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HI anyone with the above names? i've for some yrs have looked for my greatgrandparents. they are if i have the right info JACK & NANCY MAYES? MOORE..after looking and piles of info. i have not found proof the above 2 were ever married.my grestgrandmother was born in RAY county,MO in 1845.her and parents moved back to CLAIBORNE county in 1849. be aware my own roots are in CLAIBORNE county,TN.as my gramps married a TOWNSLEY.my gramps was born in KNOX county in BEVERLEY.I'm now wondering if the MAYES name was MAZE not MAYES?..also 2 of my gramps married and raised their families in KNOX county.1 JAMES HOUSTON married ROSA BROWN..i'm in touch with their great grandson.1 JEFF..not sure if he was in KMOX county.i did in 1972 meet his son JACK.so any MAZE MAYES MOORE BROWN on here eme,thank you Ray Moore -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm -- The fastest email on the Internet! http://fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own

In the beginning I must state I have no documentation of the birth and marriage dates of Jesse Lee, one of my paternal gr. grandparents. I do however have information on his death, in fact five versions of that tragic event have been presented. I am seeking further information about Jesse’s parentage. Any leads you have will be appreciated. According to the American Compendium of Genealogy: Jesse Lee MOORE: b. 11 May 1827, Randolph Co., NC., marr. 4 Mar 1848., Knox Co., TN. d. 11 June 1863, Hot Spring Co., AR. + Roina Blake HARDIN, b. 15 Apr 1832, NC., d. 28 May, 1928, Hot Spring Co., AR. 1850 Federal Census McNairy Co., TN. Jesse and Roina were shown with only one son. Edward wasn’t born when the census taker came to call! 1860 Federal Census, they are listed in Hot Spring Co., AR., They were shown with only five children, Rozeta was born after the census taker came on 2 Jun 1860! They were the parents of seven children, John Wilkie, b. 27 Nov 1848, Knox Co., TN. Edward Wade, b. 30 Sep 1850, Knox Co., TN. Elizabeth Frances, b. 13 Feb 1853, Hot Spring Co., AR., William Lindsey, b. 30 Sep 1855, Hot Spring Co., AR. Mary Jane, b. 7 Nov 1857, Hot Spring Co., AR. Rozeta T. , b. 2 July 1860 Hot Spring Co., AR. Jesse Lee Jr., 4 Mar 1863, Hot Spring Co., AR. The following is one version of the death of Jesse. “Jesse joined the Union Army when the Civil War began and his alliance with the North in Arkansas did not make other family members happy. While serving in the Union army, Jesse came home to visit his wife and children. It was Roina’s sister’s son, Conley Smith, who sneaked off toward the ‘cross roads’ to tell the Hardage boys (also relatives) that Jesse had come home. It has been said that Jesse had been a prisoner for a short while and then escaped. Before daylight, he was kidnaped by ‘bush whackers’ about one mile southwest of Caney Baptist Church. That area was later known as the Evil Smith place. They murdered him, dug a hold, buried the body in it and then rode horses over the grave. A lady, name unknown, walked ten miles to tell his wife and children about the terrible deed that had been done. His wife, Roina and his sons, John and Edward, with another lady, went in an ox wagon and recovered the body. They wrapped his body in sheets and brought him home and buried him ‘rightly’ at Burnett Cemetery at Malvern, Hot Spring Co., AR.” Today, almost 139 years later, his grave, along with that of Roina and her second husband, William Riley THORNTON, are marked by three white headstones that glisten in the spring sunshine. I suspect both Roina and Jesse moved to Knox Co., TN. with their families. They married there and then moved on west. Roina's father, and a married sister were in McNairy Co., TN., in 1850 census. I will be most appreciative of any assistance in getting around, under, or over Jesse's brick wall! Marketta Pimentel in Madera. Geographical center of CA.

HI Shirley.my greatgranny was a MAYES b.1845 in RAY county, MO .and married a MOORE about 1860-61..i've looked at my list. haven't connected to yours.but my grandfather JOHN MOORE was born in KNOX county in BEVERLEY.i have a JAMES KNOX POLK MAYES living there.my greargrandparents are JACK? & NANCY AMM MAYES MOORE.daughter of STERLING & SARAH CARR MAYES.my roots are in CLAIIBORNE county.2 of my great uncles MOORE.raised their families in KNOX county.here is my ,MAYES line,also i have 1 on my homepages back to 1752.we may be a different line.do you know any MOOREs? thank you, Ray Moore ---------------------------------------------------------- 1 Thomas D Mayes b: 1774 in Henry Co VA d: May 26, 1846 in Cliaborne Co, TN Burial: Sandlick Cem-Claiborne Co TN . +Elizabeth Bridges b: 1775 m: October 11, 1799 in Grainger Co, TN d: April 16, 1852 in Cliaborne Co TN Burial: Sandlick cemetery Cliaborne Co TN ...... 2 Wiley Sr Mayes b: July 25, 1800 in Claiborne Co TN d: April 14, 1888 in Ray Co MO ......... +Susannah Powell b: March 04, 1804 in Augusta Co VA m: October 06, 1821 d: March 1877 in Ray Co MO .............. 3 Elmira Mayes b: 1824 ................. +Alexander Milstead .............. 3 Elizabeth Mayes b: 1826 ................. +Zachariah Petree .............. 3 Thomas Dudley Mayes b: October 30, 1828 in TN d: March 30, 1900 in Caldwell Co MO ................. +Elizabeth Craven b: September 22, 1831 m: September 23, 1849 d: July 02, 1855 .............. *2nd Wife of Thomas Dudley Mayes: ................. +Barbara Van Bebber b: December 06, 1830 in TN m: December 06, 1855 d: September 26, 1904 in Caldwell Co MO .............. 3 Nancy Jane Mayes b: 1830 ................. +John West .............. 3 Narciszus Mayes b: 1832 ................. +William Parker .............. *2nd Husband of Narciszus Mayes: ................. +Hiram Parker .............. 3 Martha Frances Mayes b: 1834 ................. +Joseph Thomas Martin .............. 3 Wiley Jr Mayes b: October 06, 1837 in Ray Co MO d: March 21, 1880 in Ray Co MO ................. +Sina Stephenson Sloan b: January 02, 1837 m: June 08, 1861 d: August 16, 1926 .............. 3 William Houston Mayes b: 1838 ................. +Mary Vance Creason .............. 3 Sultana U Mayes b: 1840 ................. +W T J Sanders .............. 3 Susan Catherine Mayes b: 1842 ................. +Alexander Smith .............. 3 David Thompson Mayes b: 1844 ................. +Margaret Noel Sanders b: Abt. 1844 .............. 3 John Ellis Mayes b: 1846 .............. 3 Sarah Clementine Mayes b: 1848 ................. +Ellis Mackie ...... 2 Lucy Mayes b: 1802 d: 1891 ......... +Andrew Davis b: 1797 m: Abt. 1818 .............. 3 Martha (Patsie) Davis b: Abt. 1826 d: 1904 ................. +Enoch Conley Simmons b: 1828 m: August 05, 1847 in Claiborne Co TN ...... 2 Sherrod Mayes b: September 02, 1804 in Claiborne Co TN d: July 27, 1835 in Ray Co Mo Burial: Crowley Cem Rayville MO ......... +Frances Davis b: April 11, 1811 d: February 02, 1883 .............. 3 Louise Mayes b: October 29, 1828 ................. +John A McGaugh .............. 3 Wiley Preston Mayes b: September 29, 1830 .............. 3 Sarah Ann Mayes b: January 16, 1832 ................. +Daniel Shirley .............. 3 John Mayes b: March 01, 1834 in Ray Co MO d: October 14, 1867 in Ray Co MO ................. +Mary Stone b: March 03, 1841 in Stone Co TN d: July 26, 1900 in Ray Co MO ...... 2 Rachel Mayes b: 1806 in Claiborne Co TN ......... +William Baker ...... 2 Martha Patsy Mayes b: June 17, 1807 in Claiborne Co TN d: December 25, 1884 in Lafayette Co MO Burial: Bur in Powell - Adams Cem Lafayette Co MO ......... +Richard Powell b: 1800 in Claiborne Co TN m: February 13, 1828 in Missouri d: September 09, 1840 in Lafayette Co MO Burial: Bur in Powell - Adams Cem Lafayette Co MO .............. 3 Francis Marion Powell b: 1834 d: 1906 ................. +Ms Jeens .............. 3 Andrew Powell b: 1835 d: 1835 .............. 3 George Powell b: 1837 d: 1913 .............. 3 Thomas Johnson Powell b: March 26, 1840 d: August 24, 1907 Burial: Bur in Powell - Adams Cem Lafayette Co MO ................. +Dorinda Haton b: April 04, 1841 m: January 06, 1859 d: September 19, 1923 Burial: Bur in Powell - Adams Cem Lafayette Co MO ...... 2 Lucinda Mayes b: 1810 in Claiborne Co TN ......... +Daniel Brock .............. 3 Benjamin Brock ...... 2 Elizabeth Mayes b: February 25, 1811 in Claiborne Co TN d: in Lynn Grove TWP Jasper Co IO ......... +Wesley F Stallings b: May 11, 1812 in Claiborne Co TN m: Abt. 1830 in Claiborne Co TN d: in Lynn Grove TWP Jasper Co IO .............. 3 Martha Stallings b: Abt. 1832 .............. 3 William Stallings b: Abt. 1835 ................. +Mary E .............. 3 Lucinda Stallings b: Abt. 1838 .............. 3 John P Stallings b: Abt. 1846 .............. 3 Mary A Stallings b: Abt. 1848 .............. 3 Wesley Stallings b: Abt. 1856 ...... 2 Nancy Mayes b: January 01, 1813 in Claiborne Co TN ......... +Joshua Madison Treece b: 1810 in South Carolina .............. 3 William M Treece b: Abt. 1836 .............. 3 Lewis Jefferson Treece b: September 1837 in Tennessee d: 1916 in Iowa ................. +Susan Mathews b: February 14, 1845 m: February 21, 1867 in Jasper Co Iowa d: April 03, 1925 .............. 3 Emila Jane Treece b: May 19, 1839 .............. 3 William H Treece b: Abt. 1841 .............. 3 Aucy Ann Treece b: Abt. 1843 .............. 3 George Ladayette Treece b: Abt. 1844 .............. 3 Hannah M Treece b: Abt. 1848 .............. 3 Mary E Treece b: Abt. 1852 .............. 3 Joseph Smith Treece b: July 13, 1855 ...... 2 Milinda (Millie) Mayes b: 1816 in Claiborne Co TN ......... +William Burch ...... 2 Johnson Mayes b: April 21, 1817 in Claiborne Co TN d: April 22, 1900 Burial: Sandlick Cem-Claiborne Co TN ......... +Mary Ann Rogers ...... *2nd Wife of Johnson Mayes: ......... +Lila Wyatt ...... *3rd Wife of Johnson Mayes: ......... +Leta Edwards b: May 18, 1818 d: April 14, 1857 .............. 3 Lucinda Mayes b: January 20, 1836 d: December 03, 1921 ................. +Garrett Seal .............. 3 Spencer Proctor Mayes b: January 19, 1838 in Claiborne Co TN d: January 21, 1902 in Caldwell Co MO ................. +Rachel Yaden b: May 14, 1838 d: January 31, 1902 in Caldwell Co MO .............. 3 Elizabeth J Mayes b: May 11, 1840 d: May 16, 1846 .............. 3 Wiley Mayes b: May 16, 1842 d: May 06, 1846 .............. 3 William Frances Mayes b: April 09, 1844 .............. 3 James K Polk Mayes b: April 25, 1847 d: April 08, 1914 ................. +Elizabeth Dunn b: October 20, 1850 m: August 05, 1866 d: June 15, 1935 .............. 3 George Washington Mayes b: October 27, 1850 d: February 20, 1940 ................. +Angelina Branscomb b: September 17, 1852 d: February 14, 1940 .............. 3 Louise Jane Mayes b: March 02, 1853 d: November 21, 1933 ................. +William Goins .............. 3 Annie Mayes b: March 04, 1856 d: March 26, 1938 ................. +Thomas Branscombe ...... *4th Wife of Johnson Mayes: ......... +Sealena Hopper b: April 25, 1835 d: February 04, 1884 .............. 3 Budd Mayes b: 1849 ................. +Molly Stump .............. 3 Edward (Edwin) Mayes b: 1851 ................. +Ica Hopper .............. 3 Pleasant Hodge Mayes b: May 06, 1858 d: April 28, 1929 ................. +Millie Stump .............. 3 Melvina Mayes b: April 27, 1861 .............. 3 Delila Mayes b: December 04, 1863 d: July 22, 1888 ................. +Carl Cockrun .............. 3 Arlena Mayes b: September 19, 1866 d: December 23, 1905 ................. +Dave Miller .............. 3 Lou Elvina Mayes b: April 25, 1869 d: December 22, 1941 .............. 3 Terase Newton Mayes b: October 04, 1871 d: November 15, 1915 ................. +Rebecca E Keck b: January 09, 1872 d: July 01, 1954 .............. 3 Benjamin Mayes b: January 03, 1874 d: May 18, 1946 .............. 3 Sterling Mayes b: January 13, 1877 d: April 30, 1952 ................. +Jane Capps ...... 2 Sterling Mayes b: February 22, 1819 in Claiborne Co TN d: September 20, 1887 ......... +Sally Carr b: October 04, 1817 m: Abt. 1837 in Claiborne Co TN d: February 09, 1901 .............. 3 James Dickerson Mayes b: October 31, 1838 d: 1937 in Salem, Marion OR ................. +Sarah Elizabeth Lewis b: Abt. 1840 m: January 19, 1860 in Claiborne Co TN d: December 27, 1916 in Aumsville,Marion OR .............. 3 William Houston Mayes b: Abt. 1840 in Claiborne Co TN d: Abt. 1865 in Claiborne Co TN Burial: Union Soldier Civil War (Prisioner) .............. 3 Elizabeth Jane Mayes b: Abt. 1852 in Claiborne Co TN Burial: Sandwick Cem Claiborne Co TN ................. +Benjamin Parker Military service: Co A 8th Kentucky Inf. Burial: Sandlick Cem-Claiborne Co TN .............. *2nd Husband of Elizabeth Jane Mayes: ................. +Charles Ross .............. 3 John Marion Mayes b: February 23, 1842 in Ray Co MO d: January 02, 1914 ................. +Lucretea Jones .............. *2nd Wife of John Marion Mayes: ................. +Manila Lewis .............. 3 Nancy Ann Mayes b: May 13, 1845 in Ray Co MO d: Abt. 1883 in Claiborne Co TN Burial: Sandwick Cem Claiborne Co TN .............. 3 Richard Cannon Mayes b: March 21, 1849 in Ray Co MO d: in Excelsior Springs, Clay Co MO Burial: Salem Cem Salem Co MO ................. +Telitha Parker m: June 1867 .............. 3 Louis Johnson Mayes b: August 26, 1854 d: July 19, 1937 ................. +Lousia Alice Shipley m: March 11, 1874 .............. *2nd Wife of Louis Johnson Mayes: ................. +Minnie Shipley m: November 11, 1913 .............. 3 Thomas J Mayes b: Abt. 1857 ................. +Emily Vannoy m: December 07, 1876 .............. 3 Douglas Mayes b: Abt. 1859 ...... 2 William Houston Mayes b: August 29, 1821 in Claiborne Co TN d: Abt. 1879 in Claiborne Co TN ......... +Mary Ann (Polly) Goin b: Abt. 1838 m: May 24, 1853 in Claiborne Co TN ---------------------------------------------------------- On Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:25:22 +0000, "Norman Ford" <bryanabee@hotmail.com> said: > > On the Blount Co. 1880 census the MAYS name is spelled MAZE which I > feel is > an earlier spelling of the name. I am decended from John Mays/Maze > b.1832 > TN, & Emaline {Griffin?}b.1832 TN. I don't know where in TN John was > born or > the name of his parents, also b. TN. In the early 1890s John's family > moved > to Knox Co. and several of his children were married there. John & > Emaline's > son Robert Huston Mays married Mary Emaline Henderson in Blount Co. in > 1889 > and they were living in Knox Co. in 1900 with their children. Robert > worked > as a weaver in a mill. Would love to hear from anyone who might have > information on this John Mays/Maze. 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On the Blount Co. 1880 census the MAYS name is spelled MAZE which I feel is an earlier spelling of the name. I am decended from John Mays/Maze b.1832 TN, & Emaline {Griffin?}b.1832 TN. I don't know where in TN John was born or the name of his parents, also b. TN. In the early 1890s John's family moved to Knox Co. and several of his children were married there. John & Emaline's son Robert Huston Mays married Mary Emaline Henderson in Blount Co. in 1889 and they were living in Knox Co. in 1900 with their children. Robert worked as a weaver in a mill. Would love to hear from anyone who might have information on this John Mays/Maze. Shirley _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

HI anyone related to these? e me direct,thanks Ray Moore. tippytnn@fastmail.fm -------------------------------------------- James K Polk Mayes b: April 25, 1847 d: April 08, 1914 ................. +Elizabeth Dunn b: October 20, 1850 m: August 05, 1866 d: June 15, 1935 -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm -- http://fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html

hi anyone on here that uses the other spellings of MAYES? MAZE? MAISE? MAYSE? others? i'm trying to find my greatgrandparents.and now beginning to look at other spellings. my greatgrandparents were JACK? JOHN & NANCY MAYES? MOORE.my gramps was born in BEVERLEY in KNOX county in 1872.the spelling coukd have been spelled wrong in censuses.thanks Ray Moore -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm -- Please don't use http://fastmail.fm (I like feeling special.)

hi where are the MOOREs? common as the name is seems there would be bunchs!.its been said theres a bible that will unravel our rather odd hard to figure out MOOREs.our roots are in KNOX & CLAIBORNE counties. heres who i'm looking for: best we can gather... greatgrandparents JACK or JOHN & NANCY MAYES MOORE..married about 1860-61..children JEFF,JAMES HOUSTON,WILL,AGNRS JOHN MARION..my gramps & LIZZIE...JAMES HOUSTON married ROSA BROWN in 1887,raised their family in KNOXVILLE..i'm in touch with their greatgrandson. JEFF raised his family in KNOXVILLE..he was married 2 times.1 son FRANK..had mental problems. 2nd wife 2 sons JACK & CHARLIE,2 daughters, no names.my gramps raised his family mostly in CUMBERLAND GAP.i have a homepage.if anyone here knows a MOORE,ask them about the above names. thank you,Ray Moore -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm -- http://fastmail.fm/ - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service

I am looking for any family of Thomas Rees Price and his brother, Abram Jones Price. Their parents were Jonathan and Elizabeth J. Price. Elizabeth J. was born 17 Oct 1816 and died 1885. I believe she died in Knox County, Tennessee. She is buried in Old Grey Cemetery in Knoxville. There are suppose to be ten children for Jonathan and Elizabeth Price. I found the family in the 1840 and 1850 Census records for Schuylkill, PA and the children all matched the bible records, except in the 1850 there was a William that was 2 years old. I would like to find the other siblings of Thomas and Abram. I am not sure if and when they came to Tennessee. Elizabeth listed in her will two sons, Thomas and Abram. No other children were listed. In information from a family bible Abram was listed as Abraham and had a twin sister, Cathrein. The other names are Ann, Margaret, David, Mary, Hannah, Elizabeth, Jonathan E., Thomas Rees, Abraham (Abram) and Cathrein. Thomas married Annie Ri! chards in 1874 in Knox County. Abram also married an Annie Richards in 1879 in Knox County. Some how I think these two women are related, but they are not the same person. If you could help me with this family I would appreciate it. Heather Francis --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more

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I'm searching for information about Henry Homel/Hamill/Hammel M:1834 Knox Co TN Amanda M. Walker d/o George Walker and Betsy Weir/Wear. They had these children: Descendants of Henry Hommel 1 Henry Hommel 1813 - .. +Amanda Malvina Walker 1817 - 1860-1870 ......... 2 Margaret L. Hommel 1836 - ............. +David Newman 1833 - ......... 2 William M. Hommel 1838 - ......... 2 Catherine E. Hommel 1839 - ............. +Joshua Sevier Monday 1837 - ......... 2 Malinda E. Hommel 1843 - ......... 2 Mary A. Hommel 1845 - ......... 2 Isabella Hommel 1848 - ............. +William Watkins ......... 2 Amanda Melvina Hommel 1850 - ............. +Charles Kilgore 1844 - 1907 ......... 2 James H. Hommel 1853 - ............. +Martha Freshour -1898 ......... *2nd Wife of James H. Hommel: ............. +Emma Sincerely, Vickie MillerGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

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The East Tennessee Historical Society is hosting its 2002 genealogy conference June 14 and 15 in downtown Knoxville. The conference will be located at the Knoxville Hilton, just a block west of the East Tennessee History Center. Detailed information, including a PDF version of the brochure sent to ETHS members, is now online at the ETHS web site: http://www.east-tennessee-history.org A brief description of some of the activities and sessions included in the conference follows: Friday, June 14, 6:00 p.m. – Midnight “Midnight at the McClung Historical Collection” @ the East Tennessee History Center ETHS will partner with the Knox County Public Library to feature a special event at the East Tennessee History Center. Attendance is limited to the first 45 registrants and includes an additional registration fee. The additional fee will be used to purchase resources for the McClung Collection. Registered participants will have six uninterrupted hours to research, seek advice from Tennessee research specialists, tour the ETHS Museum, browse the museum shop, enjoy a snack, and visit with other researchers. Registration information is included in the brochure. Saturday, June 15, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. “Enhance Your Genealogical Research” Conference @ Knoxville Hilton Conference topics include: Melungeons, Scots-Irish research, Grand Army of the Republic rosters, courthouse research, beginning genealogy, the State of Franklin, researching on the Kentucky-Tennessee border, East Tennessee pioneer records, internet research, beginning land platting, early American handwriting, Southwest Virginia history, Tennesseans in the War of 1812, clues to family research in museums, and more. Guest speakers include Dr. George K. Schweitzer, Mark Lowe, Shelia Steele Hunt, Tom Kanon, Pat Spurlock Elder, Robert D. Jarnigan, staff of ETHS and the Knox County Public Library, and others. An early bird registration discount is available for the Saturday sessions for registrations postmarked by May 31. Registration prices and details are available on the PDF brochure found on the ETHS web site. Saturday, June 15, 7 p.m. Keynote Lecture & Dinner with Dr. George K. Schweitzer @ Knoxville Hilton Our keynote event is a fun presentation by one of our nation’s foremost genealogy lecturers. His topic, “Was Your Ancestor a Wine Drinking, Beer Drinking, or Schnapps Drinking German?,” will explain the “joyous realization that what our German ancestors drank defined their origin and migration route.” Advance registration for the dinner and lecture is required. The brochure will contain additional details. The ETHS web site will also include information on special hotel rates at the Knoxville Hilton during the conference. For more information about the ETHS 2002 Genealogy Conference to be held June 14 and 15 in Knoxville, Tennessee, please visit the ETHS web site at www.east-tennessee-history.org

Joseph Cameron White, a g-g-g-g-grandson of Gen. James M. White, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2002 in New Orleans, LA. Uncle Joe, the half brother of my maternal grandmother, was 79 years old. A very proud man who thrived on being a descendent of the founder of Knoxville, is survived by his wife, Rose, and two sons. Condolences can be sent to: 105 Melody Dr. Metairie, LA 70001 The funeral will be Friday Noon, April 19, 2002 and will be handled by Lake Lawn Funeral Home of New Orleans. He will truly be missed. Bill Plock Columbus, GA

HI anyone have access to obits that old/new? i'm trying to find JACK or JOHN MOORE.he was known by JACK.born 1919-1922.. he was living in KNOXVILLE in 1972-73.his health was bad. ok parents may be listed as JEFF or JEFFERSON MOORE mother ANNEBELLE? may have 2 brothers listed 1 a half brotber FRANK.1 brother CHARLEY? CHARLES or HARLEY? and 2 sisters,no names on them.if you find them please send all info. addresses.names etc....Thank you,Ray MOORE -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm

hi anyone researching the below?.my grandfather JOHN MARION "Dobb" (nickname) was born in the BEVERLY area. the below are related to him. --------------------------------------------- James Knox Polk Mayes b: April 25, 1847 in Goin, Claiborne, TN d: April 18, 1914 in Knoxville, Knox, TN Elizabeth Dunn b: October 21, 1850 in Goin, Claiborne, TN d: June 16, 1935 in Goin, Claiborne, TN m: August 5, 1866 in Claiborne Co., TN John Washington Daniel b: November 11, 1816 in Grainger Co., TN d: April 13, 1862 in Flat Lick, Knox Co., KY m: June 24, 1837 in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., TN ------------------------------------------- thank you,Ray Moore -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm

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hi anyone with ties to the BEVERLEY community in the 1872-73 time? my grandfather was born there in 1872.his parents were JOHN? JAMES? & NANCY ANN MAYES MOORE.my gramps siblings were JEFF,JAMES HOUSTON,WILL, AGNES & LIZZIE.JAMES HOUSTON married ROSA BROWN in 1887 & raised their family there.i'm in touch with their great grandson. JEFF also raised his family there.,i think.as i met his son JACK in 1972.my gramps married SARAH TOWNSLEY in CLAIBORNE county,thats my roots. gramps mom's parents were STERLING & SARAH CARR MAYES of CLAIBORNE county.but i can't find a MOORE/MAYES marriage.any MAYES in KNOX county that may be a different MAYES line? thank you, Ray Moore,Lafayette,IN -- tippytnn@fastmail.fm