I have my reservations made for june 21,22,23,24. I can cancel them outside of a 48 hour arrival time, They DO NOT charge your Charge account NOW ... but, it is used to reserve the room....a good faith thing... If we get on our stick..or in my case Broom! we might get as the 10-15 they say we needed... to get the FREE large meeting room .... (she has softened it to 10-15 instead of the 15 she said yesterday) The longer we wait the harder it will be... so please work with me on this.. FYI It cost me about $67.00 a nite at the Lodge... Make your reservations...NOW>.... It can do no harm.... 1.800.250.8614 Paris Landing Lodge Cher

Here is the 800 phone number to Paris Landing Inn....1.800.250.8614 Even though they SAY they dont have rooms available for the 21st... I suggest trying for that date too if you want to be there when we have things set up... (Yes I am being pushy--I want what WE want!) Remember to say Danville Crossing when you get registered... The Homecoming is Thurs 22,thru Sat 24. Supper in pm on 24th, 2000.

Circle this on your calendar!! June 22, 23, and 24... 2000 That is Thursday, Friday, Saturday. (Supper on Saturday) Folks can do the courthouse and Library thing to their hearts content and (I haven't cked ) probably visit the Benton County Gen Societies meeting on Thursday nite too..... The only glitch is getting a sleeping room at the Lodge for Wed nite... we can get the meeting room set up and be ready for Thursday morning.. but, some of us may have to stay at a different motel for Wed nite... )c: **Listen up...** we need 15 reservations at the Lodge to get the meeting room ..... FREE... the meeting room for 100 people COSTS $ 150.00 per day.... otherwise....!!!!!!! That is $450 BUCKs of the earmarked money for the shindig.... tooo much money for just a room! We will meet in the parking lot instead, ok??<bg> We can do this... The room we had this year was not adequate...with the books, computers, and people....and gen charts everywhere!!! It literally was standing room only on Saturday! <LOL> We have a larger committee and will be able to have more good help.... That is the scoop.... I for one am going to attempt to make reservations for the 21,22,23,24th (Wed, throught Sat nite)anyway... Hey, I could get lucky.. You could too.. BTY REMEMBER TO SAY YOU ARE WITH DANVILLE CROSSINGS GROUP.... Cher

Nina Findley of Houston County was at the Homecoming and very funny and bright!!!! With gobs of great research material... She brightened that corner of the room, FOR SURE... Benton Gen Society treated us like royalty at their meeting and at our meeting room... They had a huge HUGE beautiful cake welcoming Danville Crossing and coffee reception at their meeting. They brought the cake over to the meeting room at the lodge to share on Saturday..... Benton Counties, Brenda Griffith, Dona Taylor and Gabbie manned the station so we could use the resources and see what books they had to purchase.. Allison of the Rootsweb Benton list , were all wonderful! Dickson County had reservations, but didnt show. I havent had time to find out what happened.. But, The Chamber sent really nice packets and were very helpful. Henry Counties, President Mary June Sinnema, Joy Bland, Mary Ann, and Peggie at the Chamber of Commerce were all a big help and a super ladies! Houston Counties information was gathered for us by our own Lori H Blair and Ira Bell... Humphreys Counties, Alisa Ottaviano list owner of TnHumphr-l@rootsweb.com gathered all the information for us from far far away.. Stewart Counties material was provided by Jim Long co list manager of TnStewar-L@rootsweb.com gathered and sent the material to me. Kimberly Schmidt, Raymond Lindsey (Gabby), Chuck Allen, Pam Ford & Donna Stinson from the library, Dan Martin. ***********ATTENTION***********ATTENTION************** ***************************************************************** Have you joined the local Genealogical Societies? We MUST support them.. it is a TWO WAY STREET! They are a wealth of good information doing a good work... they need our support AND WE NEED THEIRS...on and off the net... ***************************************************************** Please if I have overlooked somebody... one of you guys point it out to me.. as every one was so helpful and informative.. I hate to overlook anyone! Thank you all so much..1999 would not be nearly as good with out you... we are working on 2000!~~Bring your books and jump right in--- now that we know what to expect it will be easier... You devoted Danville Crossing Fan and Friend! Cheryl Adams (Cher)

Georgia Horn won a Picture to be painted and I have no way to contact her... Does anyone know her? Send me OFF the LIST her address... please? Cher

Vanessa is also a winner of a painting of a homeplace.. Did I mention they tarred and feathered me? And gave a golden broom award to me....?? Brutal people ..just brutal. <LOL> Cher

What can I say? It was wonderful! Everyone had a ball... gathered information.. shared information .. I am bushed!! I know Lori is too. She worked as hard as she could to help people and to help me... without her the Homecoming would have missed a great deal! Sistler OWES that girl!!! She went above and beyond!! Norma Watson received an Special Certificate of Recognition and it will be mailed to her family this week. The new committee is comprised of Jan Philpot, Vanessa Slea, Jean Gilley, and Cher Adams (c: The Winner of the Solid as a Rock award was a tie... Ira Bell and Jan Philpot The Pale Rock Hider award went to Raymond Lindsey (Gabbie) There were certificates of recognition to the people nominated in both catagories. During each meeting we had drawings and 'free' goodie bags given away... Stone rubbing kits, picture taking kits, books.... all sorts of stuff...homemade jam and tomato relish.. We had awards for 'Most Mature", Youngest, Come the Farthest, and Lived the Closest! These awards were unique and not likely to be used by any other organization.. Using the theme of the ROCK..I got rocks the size of a fist or larger ... washed, varnished, and painted faces on them..... folks got a bang out of them... We had a BINGO game and the winner receives a 15X18 painting (done by Jan or me) of their choice of their homeplace, or an ancestor. The winners were Ira Bell, Jean Gilly, Karen Alexander. When they provide the snapshot to us we will get on it. We had a table set up with a few antique goodies displayed. I think that was the only disappointment for me. We were so packed with books, and people and genealogy that it didnt get the deserved attention. I think next year will be better as we will have more room. We had books from Don Simons, Byron Sistler, Martha Stone, Nelda Saunders, Wm Nesbitt. The Gen Societies represented ahd lots of regional books! We/I sold...er..bought..<bg> a lot of books!!! I think that was a big hit! So when somebody asks for alookup... I KNOW there are a bunch of NEW book owners out there!! So the lookups better come...<LOL> Martha Donated her Sample books to Stewart and Benton Libraries. Nelda donated a map to the Civil War era map and Don Donated a book to the auction. Their contributions were deeply appreciated. The Genealogical/ Historical Societies were super... Benton, Stewart and Henry really rolled out the red carpet.. Dickson was supposed to be there, but didnt come. Humphreys couldnt make it ... and If Houston was here I dont remember! (Honest injun!) The Silent auction was WONDERFUL.. a great variety of books, FTM software, genealogy forms, beautiful artwork , fabulous cushion and throw, genealogy grapevine wreath ( sure nuff ), slag from a furnace.. antique mantle scarf, a microfilm reader, whew... gobs of stuff !! The contributions were wonderful.. and the generous hearts of the people donating the merchandise and the people bidding and buying them was touching... They got Cher back in the black and added to the coffers for next year... The list is too long to itemize... really. The meeting room was PACKED and the decibel level was off the chart... BUT, next year and there will be a next year.... We will have a larger room.. as we have funds to work with... I couldnt nto keep documentation of who brought what, what it sold for and who got it... maybe next year someone can be responsible for that information. With the cursh of bodies in that area it was too hard to keep track of... At the main meeting we Passed the Hat and received about $550. to apply to the expenses of the next DC REUNION. So the committee will have a good nest egg to work with.. Dan Martin and Ira Bell will open a savings account on behalf of the DCHomecoming group to keep it safe till it is needed. The Patio Supper was thwarted...We ate indoors with a super view of water... I really dont know if it was Tn River or if it was KY Lake.... it was one of those summer stormy days... but, the cheer was not dampened at all... you never saw so many smiling happy faces... My tail was 'a waggin'....... Hummm..the food??? We (Paris Landing and me ) will have a talk 'fore the next time to adjust the recipes..... Speaking of recipes... <LOL> I went into the kitchen Thursday and supervised the cooks in making the Chocolate Gravy/Sauce.... They made about 3 gallons... I couldn't believe the size of the kettle!! But, it didn't /couldn't cook down to get the flavor and texture it should have had.. REALLY!! It needs a big Iron skillet, but, any skillet will do... But, the folks got a taste of it and had a good time trying it on grits... and EGGS!! I couldn't believe y eyes!! Friday evening Catherine Cline (Cacky) gave a presentation on tips that she has learned.. and she was witty and informative... typically Cacky!! Lucinda and her sister helped set up displays. Jean Gilley was right there to help set up the Auction and other odds and ends.. super women!! Oh, at the main meeting Jan and Vanessa presented to Dave Snow, Dan Martin and ME.. (can you believe it?) a Movers and Shakers award.. Vanessa did a great job.. she was articulate and generous with her compliment.. she is a joy to know and in the 'rock' theme she gave each of us a broken quartz with crystal and emerald and (sorry Vanessa.. I cant remember the pink ones) stones that were beautiful.. the symbolism was touching.. She has my vote any day! And I was deeply touched to be included in that group. We were sorry Dave S couldnt be there but with him changing jobs at that time just wouldnt allow him to make it. I have a few things to mail to Dave and will get them off in a few days.. We did present to Dan the award Dave asked me to present.. a "Pot Stirrer" award.. and Dan had a good laugh... At the end of the meeting Jan and Vanessa had some fun AT MY ESPENSE.. Jan wanted to roast me.. but, instead just sauteed me instead!! She is the funniest woman I have ever known.. and her 'presentation' was hysterial... Folks, I think it is safe to say that the Homecoming was a success... it was wonderful... I was hoping for 50...remember? We ended up with 119 guests for dinner!!! We have learned a lot and next year will be more refined.. and probably larger... but, as for fun...?? I dont think it can get better than this. I met just about everyone and if I didn't meet you,I am sorry... cause it was a bunch of super folks... and I would hate to miss one of you!! I want to get sappy..here.. I have been invloved with famiy reunions.. and business meetings of large numbers..but, I have never been with a more warm, congenial group EVER... Those of you that didnt get there.. did miss out... If I have forgotten to give appropriate credit to someone.. you folks, please correct me ... as I am working from MY memory... dont have Jan to ck wityh..(c: She is on her way to Savanna... Our projected 2000 Homecoming/Reunion is June 22,23,24 ... THIS IS UNCONFIRMED..next week I will solidify it. So if you yearned to be with us you have a year to try and make it happen.. I have gobs of pix to share but will take me a while to get it organized! Dave will post it on DC or I will on Dickson. BUT, for a couple of days..this 'tarred' woman..is gonna lurk.. See ya soon. Cher

HISTORY OF PENNYWINKLE FARM (Located in Humphreys County, on Pennywinkle Branch Road. This was probably part of Stewart Co. at one time.) My great-grandfather, Alvah Daniel,owned a farm out in the Turkey Creek area. It was about 2 miles past Mr. Nat Scholes old log cabin.The old home place was down in a valley at the bottom of a "Hollow" or "Holler" as we called it.Around the next bend in the road was the farm of Harris and Francis Mosley.They had seven children, most of whom were several years older than me. There is Linda,who married a Mays,Bob, PeeWee(I believe his name is Eugene),Belinda--a daughter who died before her 2nd birthday, Gina, who was born in 1957 and Cindy, who was born about 1960, and one more. There is a listing for Harry G. Mosley on Pennywinkle Branch Road, so perhaps this is the name that escapes me. My great-grandfather Alvah (Alvie) Clemmons Daniel was survived by his 3rd wife Julia Alice Brake Daniel.When she passed away, my grandparents R.G. and Susa Izora Daniel Carter, owned the farm.My grandmother remembered growing up in, 1st, a one room log cabin with a loft, and later, a 2 room log cabin with 2 loft rooms.One loft room was shared by 6 daughters-- Carrie,Katherine,Cora,Susa,Ruth, and Hila. Another daughter-Mary Lula- had once shared the room, but she died of pneumonia before her 10th birthday.The other room had first belonged to Ed and Lirt,my grandmothers older brothers, and then it was the bedroom of Wyly,the youngest son. The old cabin was used as a smoke house, after the new cabin was built. Sometime, probably in the 1940's my grandfather built another house. It was a 1 1/2 story farm house. The earliest pictures I have seen of the house (abt 1947),show that it was built pretty much the way I remember it. It had asphalt siding in a red brick style. There was a concrete front porch about 8 foot deep that ran across the entire front of the house. In the front facade there were 3 windows in the 6 over 6 style and 2 doors placed so that it went window-door-window-door-window across the front. Believe it or not there is a name for this architectural venacular,but it escapes me at the moment. It was a style which evolved as a replacement for the dog trot style log cabin, so it was the style of the common man. Starting from the right-hand side, the first window and door were the guest room,which opened only to the front porch and had no inner door to the house. It contained the only "fancy' bed room suite we had. This consisted of delicate looking pieces of carved furniture,including a three mirrored vanity with a rectangular stool upolstered in blue velvet. There was also a small chifferobe with mirrored doors framed in more delicate carving, and a four poster bed. Lastly,there was a wash stand with pitcher and bowl. The next window and door were to the front parlor.This was another room which was mostly for company. We had the tree there at Christmas, and in 1960 or earlier, a black and white TV was added to the luxuries in the parlor,which led to grandmother doing her ironing in the front room while the "soap operas" were showing.The last front window was to the "stair hall." The stair hall was a fun room. It had a day bed and a folding cot, for the use of children when there was EXTRA company. The stairs were wide but very plain,unfinished wood with no rail , so I usually crawled up the stairs to the attic bedroom. The attic room was once the bedroom of my mother Rita Dean and her twin sister Norma Jean. It was huge,probably 30 to forty feet by 15 or 20 feet. There were double windows at each end and lots of storage cupboards and shelves. Downstairs,the next row of rooms were my grandfather's bedroom, the back parlor,and what had once been intended to be a dining room, but had become another bedroom.So, we had to go thru this room to reach the kitchen.The kitchen was extended out from the house,so that it would not heat the whole house.The kitchen must have been about 20' x 20', because it included a huge chest type freezer, a tall metal storage cabinet, refrigerator,electric stove, big double sink with drain boards on both sides,a meal and flour bin,a door to a back stoop, more shelves,a door to the "spring room" , and a wood cook stove. It was used mostly for heat by the time I was a child, but electricity came to the farm about 1959,the year I was born. Of course,there were a table and chairs and a row of windows at the dining end of the kitchen. My favorite room in the house was "The spring room." Most farmhouses had wells or spring houses separate from the house, but the spring room at Pennywinkle was in the house. The spring ran out of a bluff behind the house. Pipes were run from the spring to the house. The water ran constantly from a pipe in the wall down a couple of concrete steps or ledges, into a pool about 6' X 6', and down a drain in the center of the pool. Thus, the water ran day and night. There were floor to ceiling shelves on all walls and they were filled with canned goods and many times the churn or jugs of milk sat in the pool,to be kept cool. This was the "cooler" before Pennywinkle had electricity. There was a door at the opposite end of the spring room that opened onto the screened porch.This was the wash room.There was a huge double wash tub complete with a scrub board and lye soap. Also, by the time I was a child, there was an electric washer with a hand-operated clothes wringer on top. The dryer was a clothes line outside the door in the back yard. And,we had an indoor bathroom! It was added by closing in the far end of the screened porch, so the only door to the bathroom was from the porch. We had a huge enameled cast iron tub with claw feet,and of course, the standard sink and toilet. One of the things that still stands out in my mind---all rooms had linoleum floors and wallpaper on the walls. Teresa Beech P.S. More on the history of Pennywinkle later.

The election is closed and the votes tallied! There is a surprize and it will be announced SATURDAY NITE...!!!(it was origionally sched for Frirday nite..but.. too many of us were not able to come both nites.. and Sat was the nite of choice) So it is... Wish you all could be there!!! Maybe next year? (Yeh, I know I must be nuts... ) Cher

This email is the last of this type.. It contains the LAST MODIFICATION... (unless we change our minds after we get there <bg>of the Itinerary, what to bring, and who has paid for their Supper. Please read all of it. There are revisions.scattered through out. Bring your research, bring your old goodie (something that belonged to an ancestor), bring your donation for the auction, money for books and auction and other stuff, below are some more reminders ... I am leaving in the morning... so I can get there and get set up and get my nap!!<vbg> Lots to do.. Thanks for letting me lead this pack... hope you all leave the tar and feathers home!!<lol> See some of you soon.. the rest I will see you on the net with pix next week..be good! Cher Because we are so diverse in our interest ... this is a loose itinerary. Some adjustments can be made as the needs occur. THURSDAY * Benton County Genealogical Society meeting in the lower level of the Library Thursday nite at: 6:30 P.M All interested in the meeting are invited. *Arrive at the meeting room at Paris Landing State Park Lodge, June 24th Thursday 5-7:00 PM... to have your surnames and email addy put on your Tee shirts. To register and to receive your county packets. FRIDAY *Friday morning 7:30 am a brief morning meeting so folks can go to the courthouses (remember it is Friday) * Friday morning... those that don't want to hit the streets early.. will meet for breakfast at about 8:00 am... at the Lodge.. and the Chef has arranged for Cher to supervise the making of her chocolate gravy.. It will be served for Danville Crossing with the buffet breakfast * Benton County Gen Society will have tables of information set up at the Library Lower Level , in Camden on Friday and Saturday from 10-2:00pm * Friday (time not given) George Jackson, the Dickson County Historian will be at the Dickson County Library. * Meeting room open at 3:00 Pm. *Friday evening regroup @ 4:30 PM ** Meeting will open and "Cacky Cline will share some research tips followed by a group participation **AUCTION...THE AUCTION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW FRIDAY AT 3:00PM-5:15 There will be a Special secret item to bid on too.. a real just for fun!!! There will be a drawing for a special gift... 5:30 go to Supper at a previously agreed place (there are two catfish restaurants in the area that are supposed to be excellent) Or we can eat off the buffet at the lodge. They have a special seafood menue. SATURDAY *Saturday 7:30 am.. Another brief meeting so folks can get to the Libraries. There will be some that will want to head to the cemeteries, or what ever.... * Saturday morning... those that don't want to hit the streets early.. will meet for breakfast at about 8:00 am... at the Lodge.. and the Chef has arranged for Cher to supervise the making of her chocolate gravy.. It will be served for Danville Crossing with the buffet breakfast at the lodge. * Benton County Gen Society will have tables of information set up at the Library Lower Level , in Camden on Saturday from 10-2:00pm *Saturday 4:30 PM Main Meeting... (decisions to be made.. like are we are aren't we doing it next year --who will be on the committee? What do we want? etc..) just prior and during Patio Supper at the Paris Landing Lodge. (The Supper must be paid in advance. $10.00/per person) We will have Genealogical Society members, Tables set up in our lodge meeting room with various books available on the region. Drawings,The Winner of Solid as a Rock contest and Pale Rock Hider Awards will be announced at this meeting. 5:30 Supper... after stuffing ourselves we will return to the meeting room for more book buying, info swapping, and friendship making.. **After supper we will look at and vote by a show of hands for the most interesting/oldest/oddest ect thing brought for show and tell SUNDAY * Sunday meet at breakfast? and disband until next year. REMEMBER to bring your TEE shirts so we can put your surnames on the back and your email on top and your name on the front... I will have the pens to write with.... I will try and have times and dates of Libraries being open it the county packets We will have a silent auction or hat passing to support this Homecoming... (bring money) ** We will have GOBS of books for sale.. bring Checks or cash! The Gen Societies, and some Publishers will be represented Saturday! I hope this schedule meets with everyone's approval.(oh.. at least 80 % of you at least <vbg> ) Hello Homecomers! LOOK!!! We have 103 Supper Reservations. Isn't that great? I KNOW we have some that will join us at the very last minute... So we will be quite a gathering! ============================================================ ANY ONE INTERESTED IN HAVING THIS MEAL WITH THE GROUP contact me at the meeting room BEFORE 10:00AM on June 26th. This is the last possible way to include last minute folks! Fear not... you will get fed and watered! <bg> ============================================================ Reminder: The meal will cost, $10.00 for one person, incl tax and tip. Any child under the age of three there will be no charge... any child over three is the full amount. There has been a change in the menu and DESSERT is provided by the Lodge. The Food is served on the patio at the Lodge (so it can be brought in if the weather is inclimate) The meal will be set up at **5:30 PM** Our MAIN meeting will START at ** 4:30 P.M.** and adjourn for supper and reconvene after Supper at the meeting room 6:30(ish). PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDER AND COME! ******************************************* ****PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE COUNTIES I HAVE BY YOUR NAMES.. ARE THEY CORRECT?????? ********I want to give each of you your two most important counties.. and then if you want others and we have them..you are welcome to them. (Packets this year for Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Stewart) ********************************************* Name; Counties of interest ; Money received for Supper Reservation Adams, Cheryl; Dickson, Humphreys ; PAID $10.00 Adams,Michele and Kenneth;Houston, Humphreys, Dickson, Stewart; Paid $20.00 Alexander, Karen and Husband; humphreys,Stewart -Williamson; paid $20.00 Andrews, Lucy;Henry-Stewart-Benton-Montgomery-Carroll ; Paid by Sue Matheny $10.00 Ash, Suzanne and guest;Paid $20.00 Bell, Ira; Stewart, Houston ;Paid 10.00 Blair, Lori Hooper (and Houston Co. guest);$10.00 Buchanan, Harry and Sue; Paid $20.00 Bonds, Virginia; Henry,Stewart;Paid $10.00 Brunsvold, Rosemary, Roger; Henry;Paid $20.00 Caputo,Rita and Nicholas;Stewart,Humphreys, Montgomery; Paid $20.00 Cline, Cacky; Benton-Henry Co. ; Paid $10.00 Combs, Fran; Benton, Houston Co.; Paid 10.00 Cox, Leta Jo Hooper and Husband; Paid$20.00 Dickson,Madelon ; Dickson; Paid $10.00 Findley,Nine and Husband;Houston;Paid $20.00 (by Lori Hooper) Gilley, Jean and Glenn;Houston, Carroll, Benton,Humphreys,Stewart,Henry; Paid$20.00 Gilmore,Carolyn;Dickson, Houston; Paid $50.00 Gleaves, Bill; Benton, Henry; Paid 10.00 Glover, Joyce;Stewart.(reserve a packet);Paid$30.00 Graham,John G.;Paid $10.00 Gregson,WI and Floy;Benton; Paid $20.00 Griffith, Brenda & Artie;Benton, Stewart; Paid $20.00 Grisham, Dorothy; Dickson, Humphreys,*Henry,*Houston,*Benton, *Stewart;Paid $10.00 Hayes, Linda and Guest,Humphreys, Dickson;Paid $20.00 Hightower, Doris and Tracy; Benton; Paid $20.00 Hooper, David and Betty; Stewart,Humphreys, Dickson; Paid $20.00 Hooper,J.W. and Sandra; Paid $20.00 by Ted Russell Hooper, Ann: Paid $10.00(by Lori Hooper Blair) Hoover, Lee and Doc; Dickson, Paid $20.00 Horn, Georgia;Benton, Henry. Houston, Humphreys;Paid $10.00 Jackson,George E; Dickson; Paid 40.00(for him and John Reynolds) Lemonds, John and Pat; Henry County. Paid $20.00 Lindsey, Raymond F. ; Benton-Henry Co. ; Paid $10.00 Long, Virginia; Benton-Henry-Weakley-Carroll; Paid $20.00 Martin, Dan and Bobbie; paid $20.00 Martin, Knox; Benton-Carroll; Paid $10.00 McClenahan, Helen;Paid $10.00 McCullock, Walker;Dickson, Humphreys, Henry, Stewart; Paid $30.00 Moore, Leslie; Benton, Houston, Weakley,Henry,Stewart; Paid $10.00 Morris, Betty;Paid $10.00 Mallumian, Karen; Henry-Benton; paid $10.00 Matheny, Sue;Dickson, Wheatley, Henry, Carroll, Benton;Paid $10.00 Philpot,Jan; Stewart;Paid $30.00 Purcell, Jim and Jane;Houston, Stewart; Paid $20.00 Russell, Mary and husband; Humphreys, Benton,Stewart;$20.00 Russell, Teddy and Wilma,Paid $20.00 Russell, Glenn;Dickson, Paid $10.00 (by Cheryl Adams) Sanders,Johnna Lou and Mack; Paid $20.00 Schmidt, Kim and Stewart Co guest; Stewart; Paid $20.00 Sharp, Irene; Henry,Benton;Paid $10.00 Shinn, Lucinda LeGate,Stewart Co.; Paid $10.00 Simons, Don; Paid $10.00 (by Lori Hooper Blair) Slea,Vanessa;Dickson.Hickman, Montgomery,Houston,Stewart;Paid $10.00 Smith, Anne C.; Stewart,Houston, Humphreys ;Paid $20.00 Snow, Dave and Deb; Benton, Henry, Humphreys, Houston & Stewart ;Paid $20.00 Stewart, Sue and guest; Benton,Carroll, Henderson;Paid $20.00 Taylor, Dona; Benton, Humphreys, Henry; Paid $10.00 Toon,Lavena Legate;Stewart CO.; Paid $10.00 Walker, Carole and Gene; Paid $20.00 Williams, Helen and Guest; Humphreys, Benton and Dickson;Paid $20.00 - -------------------------- 103 paid.... For guys and gals: What to wear... This is casual.. ..slacks, jeans, bermuda shorts (as opposed to the short shorts) sandles, canvas... what ever shoes you find comfortable.. since we are eating out of doors... and at the end of JUNE...(I hope in the shade or cool side of the bldg...)c:) so dress in clothing that breathes and is absorbant.. The humidity can be opressive... may need a snorkle!! <lol> BRING: Remember.. TO BRING: Blank floppies your FTM files on some floppies hard copies of your data (paper versions of your family sheets etc..) dimes.. for copies old photos to share.. old photos to post that you dont know... or sorta know... (these will be put on a bulletin board) An artifact.. something that belonged to an ancestor.. (who will bring the most unique? Oldest? oddity?) Tee shirt Contribution for the auction Your usual cemetery paraphernalia ( I include a umbrella in my junk) the sun is always in the wrong place.. Bug spray Visor or hat camera rubbing kit pencils, paper You may want to bring some text that you think will be most helpful.. for folks to do their own lookups.. in the meeting room. make sure your name is in each book you bring...I like to put my name in several places in a book.. May want to bring some little return address labels.. ... you know the ones we get free from VFW or whoever in the mail with our name and addy on them.. may be handy for swapping names and making your bids for the auction... and for any drawing. Appetite and Smiling Face!! What have I forgotten? Cher

Better get your vote in... by noon EST..... it is a close race and you can make a difference!

Helen, I called the library and they are not able to stay open on Saturday. There is just three employees, and two are on vacation and the other one just can't see her way to be there. Leta Jo (Hooper) Cox -----Original Message----- From: TNHUMPHR-D-request@rootsweb.com <TNHUMPHR-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: TNHUMPHR-D@rootsweb.com <TNHUMPHR-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 2:24 AM Subject: TNHUMPHR-D Digest V99 #97

Can someone tell me if the Humphreys County Library in Waverly will be open on Saturday. On the H.C. Genweb page it states that the library is closed on Saturdays during time that school is out. If this is so, we will maybe need to plan on going there on Friday. Thanks, Helen

Can someone put me in touch with a Humphreys Gen or Historical Society Representative? Need em asap! Cher ace1125@ne.infi.net

Because we are so diverse in our interest ... this is a loose itinerary. Some adjustments can be made as the needs occur. The meeting room will NOT be open all the time. It will have merchandise and property in it and if it is not manned it will be locked. I will have a note on the door saying when it will be open.. I cant say right now as I dont know the committee members scheduels. THURSDAY ATTENTION!!!!!!! * Benton County Genealogical Society meeting IS MOVED....TO THE Bank of Huntingdon Community room. This is the Camden Location of Bank of Huntingdon. It is located on Hwy. 641 just south of the intersection of hwy 641 and 70. Thursday nite at: 6:30 P.M All interested in the meeting are invited. If you still go to the library there will be a map showing you how to get to the Bank of Huntingdon Community Room. If you need more info contact Brenda Griffith at: abgriff@aeneas.net *Arrive at the meeting room at Paris Landing State Park Lodge, June 24th Thursday 5-7:00 PM... to have your surnames and email addy put on your Tee shirts. To register and to receive your county packets. *Receive donations for the Silent Auction during Thursday and Friday. FRIDAY *Friday morning 7:30 am a brief morning meeting so folks can go to the courthouses (remember it is Friday and the courthouses are open) * Friday morning... those that don't want to hit the streets early.. will meet for breakfast at about 8:00 am... at the Lodge.. and the Chef has arranged for Cher to supervise the making of her chocolate gravy.. It will be served to the public with the buffet breakfast * Benton County Gen Society will have tables of information set up at the Library Lower Level , in Camden on Friday and Saturday from 10-2:00pm * Friday (time not given) George Jackson, the Dickson County Historian will be at the Dickson County Library. * Meeting room open at 3:00 Pm. *Friday evening regroup @ 4:30 PM ** Meeting will open and "Cacky Cline will share some research tips followed by a group participation **AUCTION...THE AUCTION WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW FRIDAY AT 3:00PM-5:15 There will be a Special secret item to bid on too.. a real just for fun!!! The winners will be announced at this meeting. The Winner of Solid as a Rock contest and Pale Rock Hider Awards will be announced at this meeting. There will be a drawing for a special gift... 5:30 go to Supper at a previous agreed place (there are two catfish restaurants in the area that are supposed to be excellent) Or we can eat off the buffet at the lodge. They have a special seafood menue. SATURDAY *Saturday 7:30 am.. Another brief meeting so folks can get to the Libraries. There will be some that will want to head to the cemeteries, or what ever.... * Saturday morning... those that dont want to hit the streets early.. will meet for breakfast at about 8:00 am... at the Lodge.. and the Chef has arranged for Cher to supervise the making of her chocolate gravy.. It will be served to the public with the buffet breakfast at the lodge.( Tums will be available after breakfast! <LOL>) * Benton County Gen Society will have tables of information set up at the Library Lower Level , in Camden on Saturday from 10-2:00pm *Saturday 4:30 PM Main Meeting... (decisions to be made.. like are we are aren't we doing it next year --who will be on the committee? What do we want? etc..) just prior and during Patio Supper at the Paris Landing Lodge. (The Supper must be paid in advance. $10.00/per person) We will have Genealogical Society members, Tables set up in our lodge meeting room with various books available on the region. Drawings, awards, and maybe ... entertainment.... (hopefully). 5:30 Supper... after stuffing ourselves we will return to the meeting room for more book buying, info swapping, and friendship making.. SUNDAY * Sunday meet at breakfast and disband till next year. REMEMBER to bring your TEE shirts so we can put your surnames on the back and your email on top and your name on the front... I will have th e pens to write with.... I will have times and dates of Libraries being open it the county packets We will have a silent auction or hat passing to support this Homecoming... (bring money) I hope this schedule meets with everyone's approval.(oh.. at least 80 % of you at least <vbg> ) CHer

Jan, This website is a must for Rushing researchers-- http://web.utk.edu/~ddonahue/families/illinois.htm My line runs thus 1).Mathew-died before 1730 in NC 2) William--born abt 1720 3) Abraham--(who has a brother named Phillip) born cir.-1742 and died 1805 Anson Co,NC. He was married to Mariah Meador 4)Abraham--(also with a brother Phillip)-- born 1772--was in TN. by 1810, and his 2nd wife, Elizabeth Powell.(Abe's property was in Stewart County and then the boundary lines were moved placing him in Humphreys Co,TN. 5) David Rushing-b.abt 1826 and died bef.1870 The above website lists his wife as Selena-- the new Family Search site of the LDS gives her name as Selena Dunlap- but unfortunately they list her husband as J.H. Rushing,which is actually the oldest son of David and Selena. Here is the household on the 1850 Census for Humphreys CO,TN.---- 441 Rushing, David 24 m 1 Tn Selana 24 f John 2 m Mary 1 f The LDS family search lists the following of J.H. (David) and Selena. i.Elizabeth Jane Rushing--b.Jan 17,1853 (HOUSTON CO) d. Oct 25,1914(HUMPHREYS CO) ii.Thomas Rushing--b. about 1863 iii.Luela Rushing-- b. abt 1865 The above mentioned website lists these children for David and Selena-- 1.John H. Rushing, 1848 2.Mary Jane,1849 3 David A. Rushing,1853 4 Hiram Rushing-1857 5 Thomas Andrew Rushing-no date. I should list my sources before I go any furthur. Norma Carter Goldberg Ethel Carter Hamilton Tenn State Archives SSDI FHC in Atlanta,GA. The Bible of Rouel Gilbert Carter The Bible of Julia Alice Brake Daniel Betty Harwood Jim Miller John and Frances Rochelle Bill Poyner Ben and Holly Hall Couch Jim Cooley David Hooper's transcribed Humphreys CO. Census Records Alisa Ottaviano-webmaster--Hunphreys Co. GenWeb for some priceless lookups from the Humphreys Co. Cemetery Books. Janice Mauldin Castleman- for look-ups in a History of the Brake Family Clarence and Sallie Gargis-check out their site if you are researching Gargis/Gargas/Gargus/Garris/ Garrigues/Garrigus/Garghess,etc...... "Our Family Genealogy Home Page" http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lake/1593/ I have e-mail addresses for almost all of the above. OK,now the really GOOD stuff Elisabeth Jane Rushing married John T. Carter, son of Allen Eaton Carter and 2nd wife Elizabeth, and brother to my g-grandfather Hugh Lawrence Carter. So John and Elizabeth are my gg-aunt and uncle. Luela Rushing was the 1st wife of Alvah Clemmons Daniel,and mother of Edward Lirten Daniel and John Edward Daniel who are my half g-uncles and half brothers of my grandmother Susa Izora Daniel who married Rouel Gilbert Carter,my grandfather and nephew of John and Elizabeth Rushing Carter, It runs thus--- My Cooley -Carter line-- 1)James and Penelope Gargus Cooley 2)Martin and Nancy Cooley Carter 3)Allen Eaton and Elizabeth ? Carter. 4)Hugh Lawrence and Martha Hatton Carter 5)Rouel Gilbert and Susa Izora Daniel Carter 6)William P. and Rita Dean Carter Jarrell 7)David Wayne (my husband) and Teresa Sue Jarrell Beech (myself) 8) our 3 children. My Rushing-Brake-Daniel Line 1)Mathew Rushing 2)William Rushing 3)Abraham Rushing 4)Abraham Rushing 5)David and Selena Dunlap Rushing 6)Alvah Clemmons and Luela (Izora?) Rushing Daniel Alvah 2nd and 3rd wives were supposedly cousins to Luela/Lula Rushing.They were sisters - Sarah Elizabeth Brake and Julia Alice Brake-- daughters of Elisha and Catherine O'Guin Brake. Julia and Alvah were the parents of my grandmother Susa Izora Daniel who married Rouel Gilbert Carter....... Jan,can you tell me how the Brake's and Rushing's are related ? Always Searching, Teresa Jarrell Beech beechfamtree@msn.com

Have you voted? Here is a reminder.. two votes are yours.. one for each position. The votes are coming in ..but right now it is a close race... better vote. ... help your guy or gal along~! Remember send the vote to Cher at ace1125@ne.infi.net or she gets in BIG trouble..DO NOT POST TO THE LIST.. Vote for the Solid as a Rock Award (for helpful to you or anyone else)and the Pale Rock Hider Award..(humor) You have until Wednesday noon (EST) to vote. The winners will be awarded at the Homecoming on Friday night and the winners will be posted on Danville Crossing. Now is your chance to say hey, " Snitzlefritz we appreciate you !" (c: Below is the list of nominees: Solid as a Rock Award Dave Martin Glenn Russell Ira Bell Jan Philot Carolyn Gilmore Kimberly Schmidt Catherine Cline Dave Snow Doris and Tracy Hightower Brenda Griffith Pale Rock Hider Award Jan Philpot Raymond Lindsey (Gabbie) Dave Snow

Hello Homecomers! LOOK!!! We have 103 Supper Reservations. Isn't that great? I KNOW we have some that will join us at the very last minute... So we will be quite a gathering! ============================================================ ANY ONE INTERESTED IN HAVING THIS MEAL WITH THE GROUP contact me at the meeting room BEFORE 10:00AM on June 26th. This is the last possible way to include last minute folks! Fear not... you will get fed and watered! <bg> ============================================================ Reminder: The meal will cost, $10.00 for one person, incl tax and tip. Any child under the age of three there will be no charge... any child over three is the full amount. There has been a change in the menu and DESSERT is provided by the Lodge. The Food is served on the patio at the Lodge (so it can be brought in if the weather is inclimate) The meal will be set up at **5:30 PM** Our MAIN meeting will START at ** 4:30 P.M.** and adjourn for supper and reconvene after Supper at the meeting room 6:30(ish). PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDER AND COME! ******************************************* ****PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE COUNTIES I HAVE BY YOUR NAMES.. ARE THEY CORRECT?????? ********I want to give each of you your two most important counties.. and then if you want others and we have them..you are welcome to them. (Packets this year for Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Stewart) ********************************************* Name; Counties of interest ; Money received for Supper Reservation Adams, Cheryl; Dickson, Humphreys ; PAID $10.00 Adams,Michele and Kenneth;Houston, Humphreys, Dickson, Stewart; Paid $20.00 Alexander, Karen and Husband; humphreys,Stewart -Williamson; paid $20.00 Andrews, Lucy;Henry-Stewart-Benton-Montgomery-Carroll ; Paid by Sue Matheny $10.00 Ash, Suzanne and guest;Paid $20.00 Bell, Ira; Stewart, Houston ;Paid 10.00 Blair, Lori Hooper (and Houston Co. guest);$10.00 Buchanan, Harry and Sue; Paid $20.00 Bonds, Virginia; Henry,Stewart;Paid $10.00 Brunsvold, Rosemary, Roger; Henry;Paid $20.00 Caputo,Rita and Nicholas;Stewart,Humphreys, Montgomery; Paid $20.00 Cline, Cacky; Benton-Henry Co. ; Paid $10.00 Combs, Fran; Benton, Houston Co.; Paid 10.00 Cox, Leta Jo Hooper and Husband; Paid$20.00 Dickson,Madelon ; Dickson; Paid $10.00 Findley,Nine and Husband;Houston;Paid $20.00 (by Lori Hooper) Gilley, Jean and Glenn;Houston, Carroll, Benton,Humphreys,Stewart,Henry; Paid$20.00 Gilmore,Carolyn;Dickson, Houston; Paid $50.00 Gleaves, Bill; Benton, Henry; Paid 10.00 Glover, Joyce;Stewart.(reserve a packet);Paid$30.00 Graham,John G.;Paid $10.00 Gregson,WI and Floy;Benton; Paid $20.00 Griffith, Brenda & Artie;Benton, Stewart; Paid $20.00 Grisham, Dorothy; Dickson, Humphreys,*Henry,*Houston,*Benton, *Stewart;Paid $10.00 Hayes, Linda and Guest,Humphreys, Dickson;Paid $20.00 Hightower, Doris and Tracy; Benton; Paid $20.00 Hooper, David and Betty; Stewart,Humphreys, Dickson; Paid $20.00 Hooper,J.W. and Sandra; Paid $20.00 by Ted Russell Hooper, Ann: Paid $10.00(by Lori Hooper Blair) Hoover, Lee and Doc; Dickson, Paid $20.00 Horn, Georgia;Benton, Henry. Houston, Humphreys;Paid $10.00 Jackson,George E; Dickson; Paid 40.00(for him and John Reynolds) Lemonds, John and Pat; Henry County. Paid $20.00 Lindsey, Raymond F. ; Benton-Henry Co. ; Paid $10.00 Long, Virginia; Benton-Henry-Weakley-Carroll; Paid $20.00 Martin, Dan and Bobbie; paid $20.00 Martin, Knox; Benton-Carroll; Paid $10.00 McClenahan, Helen;Paid $10.00 McCullock, Walker;Dickson, Humphreys, Henry, Stewart; Paid $30.00 Moore, Leslie; Benton, Houston, Weakley,Henry,Stewart; Paid $10.00 Morris, Betty;Paid $10.00 Mallumian, Karen; Henry-Benton; paid $10.00 Matheny, Sue;Dickson, Wheatley, Henry, Carroll, Benton;Paid $10.00 Philpot,Jan; Stewart;Paid $30.00 Purcell, Jim and Jane;Houston, Stewart; Paid $20.00 Russell, Mary and husband; Humphreys, Benton,Stewart;$20.00 Russell, Teddy and Wilma,Paid $20.00 Russell, Glenn;Dickson, Paid $10.00 (by Cheryl Adams) Sanders,Johnna Lou and Mack; Paid $20.00 Schmidt, Kim and Stewart Co guest; Stewart; Paid $20.00 Sharp, Irene; Henry,Benton;Paid $10.00 Shinn, Lucinda LeGate,Stewart Co.; Paid $10.00 Simons, Don; Paid $10.00 (by Lori Hooper Blair) Slea,Vanessa;Dickson.Hickman, Montgomery,Houston,Stewart;Paid $10.00 Smith, Anne C.; Stewart,Houston, Humphreys ;Paid $20.00 Snow, Dave and Deb; Benton, Henry, Humphreys, Houston & Stewart ;Paid $20.00 Stewart, Sue and guest; Benton,Carroll, Henderson;Paid $20.00 Taylor, Dona; Benton, Humphreys, Henry; Paid $10.00 Toon,Lavena Legate;Stewart CO.; Paid $10.00 Walker, Carole and Gene; Paid $20.00 Williams, Helen and Guest; Humphreys, Benton and Dickson;Paid $20.00 - -------------------------- 103 paid....

Remember send the vote to Cher at ace1125@ne.infi.net or she gets in BIG trouble..DO NOT POST TO THE LIST.. Vote for the Solid as a Rock Award and the Pale Rock Hider Award.. You have until Wednesday noon (EST) to vote. The winners will be awarded at the Homecoming on Friday night and the winners will be posted on Danville Crossing. Now is your chance to say hey, " Snitzlefritz we appreciate you !" (c: Below is the list of nominees Solid as a Rock Dave Martin Glenn Russell Ira Bell Jan Philot Carolyn Gilmore Kimberly Schmidt Catherine Cline Dave Snow Doris and Tracy Hightower Brenda Griffith Pale Rock Hider Jan Philpot Raymond Lindsey (Gabbie) Dave Snow

If there is anyone you admire... or particularly think is funny now is the time to give them the accolades you think they deserve... One catch.. this time it must be on the list of attendees for the Homecoming.. send me a note 'splainin why you think that person deserves the award OFF THE LIST and they will be added to the list of nominees. Today after noon I will post the nominees... and you will vote for the person you think is wondermous.. Please be clear as to whether you think they are wonderful help etc, or funny and uplifting... Two different awards goin on here ..folks..(c: Below is the list of folks that qualify for nominations this year... LIST OF PORTENTIAL NOMINATIONS Adams,Michele and Kenneth; Alexander, Karen and Husband; Andrews, Lucy; Bell, Ira Blair, Lori Hooper Buchanan, Harry and Sue; Bonds, Virginia; Brunsvold, Rosemary, Roger; Cline, Cacky; Combs, Fran; Cox, Leta Jo Hooper and Husband Dickson,Madelon ; Gilley, Jean and Glenn; Gilmore,Carolyn; Gleaves, Bill; Glover, Joyce Graham,John G.; Gregson,WI and Floy; Griffith, Brenda & Artie; Grisham, Dorothy; Hayes, Linda and Guest, Hightower, Doris and Tracy; Hooper, David and Betty; Hooper,J.W. and Sandra; Hooper, Mrs.Nine and Husband; Hooper, Ann: Hoover, Lee and Doc; Horn, Georgia; Jackson,George E; Lemonds, John and Pat Lindsey, Raymond F. ; Long, Virginia; Martin, Dan and Mr. Martin; Martin, Knox; McClenahan, Helen; McCullock, Walker; Moore, Leslie; Morris, Betty; Mallumian, Karen; Matheny, Sue; Philpot,Jan; Purcell, Jim and Jane; Russell, Mary and husband; Russell, Teddy and Wilma, Russell, Glenn; Sanders,Johnna Lou and Mack; Schmidt, Kim Sharp, Irene; Shinn, Lucinda LeGate, Simons, Don; Slea,Vanessa; Smith, Anne C.; Snow, Dave and Deb; Stewart, Sue and guest; Taylor, Dona; Toon,Lavena Legate; Walker, Carole and Gene; Williams, Helen and Guest;