Does any one know of a Chewalla Tennesses? WHere is it located and what county? Thanks, Laura Brown

Does anyone know if the Lawrence Co. Archives has a list of wills &/or estate settlements? I am interested in obtaining a copy of the will/estate settlement (if any) of Abel Wakefield, a Rev. War veteran living in Lawrence Co., as of 1830 and whom I presume died there. Many thanks! Jim Davis

Hi everyone, We still have room for more queries in the fall issue of the Lawrence County Genealogical Society's journal. Queries are free to members and $2.00 to non-members. If you are a member you may send your query via email, and if a non-member you can send your queries to Lawrence County Archives, 218 N. Military Ave., Suite B-1, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. I would also like to know if anyone has any pictures of the McAnally family? Lina Owens Boyd has submitted an article on the McAnally family for publication in this issue, but we do not have any pictures. We encourage other people to send an article on their family for one of the future issues. You do not have to be a member to submit an article. Kathy Niedergeses, Director Lawrence County Archives

Winnie Madge BOSHERS b 1885 TN d 2 June 1909 dau of Jeff Davis BOSHERS and Mary Elizabeth BRATCHER/BOSHERS married Leonard HILL children Jessie William HILL b 12 Dec 1907 d 30 July 1985 Duncanville, Dallas Co., TX m Lura Mae BILES their children; Carolyn Lorraine HILL Glenda Sue HILL Any leads at all will be appreciated. Thank you. Charlotte

I am searching for any information on the following families; Phillip BOSHERS b 1830 TN son of James & Elizabeth BOSHERS from VA to Lewis Co., TN married, Arcadia BEARD b 1929 TN their children: Elizabeth b 1848 TN Sarah b 1849 TN James b 1850 TN I would appreciate any thing on this family. Thank you. Charlotte

Where exactly is the Archives (Library)? I assume in Lawrenceburg. I plan a trip soon..... Rick Graham DeniseWson@aol.com wrote: > Hello List, I was in Lawrence Co, TN. Last week and I want to tell you if you > have not checked out the Archives you need to. Kathy Niedergeses was a big > help to me in researching my family surnames. The Archives has a new > Microfilm reader with a laser printer that will be a big help to every one. > I'll definitely go back to the Lawrence Co. TN. Archives. Thanks to all of > you that gave me information on places to go for research. > "So many ancestors, so little time." > Thanks again > Denise PRINCE Wilson > Ga.

Hello List, I was in Lawrence Co, TN. Last week and I want to tell you if you have not checked out the Archives you need to. Kathy Niedergeses was a big help to me in researching my family surnames. The Archives has a new Microfilm reader with a laser printer that will be a big help to every one. I'll definitely go back to the Lawrence Co. TN. Archives. Thanks to all of you that gave me information on places to go for research. "So many ancestors, so little time." Thanks again Denise PRINCE Wilson Ga.

Hi everyone, We are so thrilled at the archives. After many years of begging the county for the money, we finally got a microfilm reader. We got a grant from the "great" State of Tennessee for $5,000, the county coughed up $2,000, and the rest came from a few generous donations. While we were getting one we decided to get the cadillac instead of the old ford, so have one that prints to a laser printer. Since I had been purcashing a few rolls of microfilm just incase we ever got a reader, we already have 117 rolls of film - marriages to 1996; wills, estate settlements, etc. to 1996; surveyors and entry takers books to 1849; deeds thru 1836; land grant plats; chancery court minutes thru 1906; tax books in varying years from 1868-1973; all the records that we have originals of at the archives; and census 1900-1920 for Lawrence, 1900-1910 for Lewis, 1900 Lincoln, 1910 Lauderdale. I will hopefully have money left from our budget at the end of next June to purchase more rolls. Of course, we welcome any donations to go toward the purchase of more microfilm. Kathy Niedergeses, Director Lawrence County Archives

Hello Listers, I've only been a member of this list for a few weeks now. I've been patiently waiting to see if someone mentioned the Lawrence County family I was searching for more information on -- they haven't, so here goes: Elam Ratliff, b 7/3/1778 in Randolph Co, NC, m (?) in 1810 in Lenoir Co, NC, d 7/2/1855 in Lawrence Co, TN, bur in Pleasant Gardens Cemetery, Lawrence Co, TN. Family history has it that Mrs. Ratliff might have been Native American, but it's unsubstantiated. Elam was born RATCLIFF, but moved all of his family to Lawrence Co, TN, and changed his surname spelling to RATLIFF. Horse thief, maybe? Anyway, all of his children were born in NC before he moved to TN. The children were: 1. Malinda Ratliff, b 7/3/1821, Onslow Co, NC, m Samuel Howard, 2/13/1845 in Lawrence Co, TN 2. Barbary Ratliff, b 9/29/1822, Onslow Co, NC, m Samuel Howard, 12/5/1840 in Lawrence Co, TN, d 1844 in Lawrence Co, TN 3. *Zacheus Ratliff, b 7/16/1824, Onslow Co, NC, m Martha Margaret Underwood 2/10/1848 in Lawrence Co, AR, d 9/3/1890 in Smithville, Lawrence Co, AR 4. Aaron Owen Ratliff, b 11/7/1825, Onslow Co, NC, m Patience L. Ashmore, 8/29/1858, in Lawrence Co, TN, d 4/10/1892 in Lawrence Co, TN 5. Obediah Ratliff, b 6/30/1827, Onslow Co, NC, m Susanna E. Kendrick, 12/3/1849 in Lawrence Co, TN, d 10/22/1884 in TN 6. Mordica Ratliff, b 11/15/1828, in Onslow Co, NC, m Rebecca J. (?) -- I have this info in another place but can't find it! He went to Arkansas with Zacheus and died there leaving Zack the guardian for his 3 or 4 minor children. 7. Catherine Ratliff, b 8/11/1830, in Onslow Co, NC, m (1) Isaac H. Eslick, on 5/29/1864, in Lincoln Co, TN, m (2) William Williams, 6/8/1871, in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co, TN 8. Irena Ratliff, b 9/4/1832, in Onslow Co, NC, m W. Johnson in 1850 in Massack Co, IL (only yankee I can find that we married)! Just kidding! Do any of these Ratliffs look familiar to anyone out there searching for ancestors? Jeanne Ratliff Barfield Atlanta

Information on the following people would be appreciated : Joshua Stephens, Jr.; Moved to Lawrence County in 1885. Married Talitha McClanahan. Eugene Graham arrived to TN (Bonnertown?) around 1883; Born 15 Sept 1882 Mary Belle Graham Vickers; Born 20 May 1895 in TN (Bonnertown?); Married Kelsey D. Vickers William Carl Graham; Born 1883; Came to TN with Eugene. Clyde Bedford Graham; Born 3 Nov 1963; Married Bertie Clinard Robert Clinard and Georgia Knight (parents of Bertie) Otis Odell "Rusty" Graham b. 4 Oct 1912 in Lawrence County married Sallie Lou Bonner Any connections? Rick Graham

Hi again. In the last message I stated that we were accepting queries for the Winter issue of our journal. I should have said Fall issue. Told you I was over worked - or senile! Kathy

Hi everyone, The Summer issue of the Lawrence County Genealogical Society's journal was mailed yesterday. We are now accepting queries for the Winter issue - free to members and $2.00 to non-members. If you are a member, the queries can be emailed to the archives (means less typing for me this way) or sent by regular mail if you are a non-member to Lawrence County Genealogical Society, 218 N. Military Ave., Suite B-1, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. We also welcome articles, pictures, bible records, etc. submitted by members or non-members for publication in our journal. We have several people who have sent us material lately, which is wonderful - less work for me in this area also. (I'm not lazy, just over worked!) Since our society's year runs from Sept. 1 of each year through Aug. 31 of the following year, membership fees are now due in order for you to continue receiving our journal. The dues are $10 for one year, $25 for one year sustaining, and $100 for lifetime. You can mail your check or money order to the address listed above. Don't forget about our society meeting the third Saturday in September at the Lawrence County Public Library. We are working on plans for a program now, and will let everyone know as soon as we have all the details worked out. Kathy Niedergeses, Director Lawrence County Archives

Hello List, My gr grandfather signed as bondsman for these two couples to get married in Lawrence Co TN. I'm looking for help to locate info on my gr grandfather MCCLURE, Robert Polk. Robert McClure bondsman for Benjamin C. JOHNSON to Nancy BIRD May 27, 1865. Robert McClure bondsman for Geroge BIRD to Lydia A.C. BURNS Aug 18, 1865 Robert McClure married Mary ELLIS Aug 31, 1865. Any help would be appreciated. Denise

Really sorry list to have to be doing this, but I can't find Kathy's email addy anywhere-thought it was in my addy book, but, well_ _ _ you know!! Kathy, I'm looking for the wills of 2 different Quillen ancestors. One died in St. Jo, we know, the other we, think also died there, although we aren't sure. My thoughts are this--where would I go to find the wills, if there are any?? To the Lawrence CO courthouse?? Or to the Archives?? You can tell I haven't made it to the Archives yet and I really don't know just what I will find there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I hope to be making a trip to the Archives soon-hopefully in the next week. Anna alangley@hiwaay.net

DOWNS, MATHEW b. abt. 1797 NC mar. in Lawrence Co.TN. 1818 to Susannah GUNTER, b 1799 Ky. Have been told her name was DOWDEN, but the marriage document states GUNTER. They went to Monroe Co. Ms. by 1820 and settled in nearby Marion Co. AL. by 1850 census. Children: Pamily, Linda, James, Joshua, Nancy, Zachariah, & Sarah Elizabeth b 1829 AL. who mar. John Thomas PIERCE. Any info on this family appreciated. Thanks, Marg. -- http://personal.atl.bellsouth.net/~fcroney

Anna, I'm not a Quillen researcher but I did find a marriage record listed for Balzura Quillen to J.A. Lefan on 27 December 1874. In the 1880 census of Lawrence County, First District, village of Wayland Springs, HH#8 it lists Issac A. Lafan, W, M, 29, Farmer, AL, AL, AL Balzouria, W, M, 23, wife, kp. house, AL, AL, AL James W., W, M, 4, son, TN, AL, AL Matthew A., W, M, 3, son, TN, AL, AL Annie E., W, F, 2 months, (born in March), TN, AL, AL In the same district, HH#29 is: William Quillen, W, M, 50, farmer, AL, SC, SC Sarah A., W, F, 45, wife, kp. house, AL, NC, AL Thomas Lowery, W, M, 65, boarder, school teacher, NC, NC, Ireland Hope this helps. Tracy

I'm looking for descendants of Balzora Quillen or James F Quillen, brother and sister. They are the children of William Quillen, son of Charles D. In 1860, they are living in Lauderdale County (around the Greenhill area), then the family appears in Lawrence Co. in 1870 but there is NO mention of James F. Balzora is 14 attending school, and James would have been 12. Did he die between 1860-1870?? Or he with relatives?? Does anyone else have anything on this line or any of the lines associated with William's siblings??They are as follows: 1) Jasper -- b. abt 1832 2) Isilla --b. abt 1834 3) Timothy Allen --b. abt 1836 m. Sarah Catherine (Katie) Denton 1863 Tuscumbia, Colbert Co. AL 4) John P / John T. --b abt 1838 5) Mary C --b. abt 1840 6) Chesley M --b. abt 1842 My ancestor was child #8 , George Carroll-- b 4 Dec 1854. We have no records of any other children being born between 1842-1854. Seems strange, though to have children as close as they did then go for 12 years and not have any more. I'm able to share all that I have on the family so far, especially my line. Would love to connevt with other QUILLEN cousins. Anna alangley@hiwaay.net

Anyone out there know a Karen COX who is searching the Quillen line?? She put up a query on GenForum abt 6 mos ago but all email is bouncing to the earthlink.net addy she gave. I too am searching that line and have some important info to share with her. If you are out there, Karen, please email me privately-I have some info I'm willing to share and it will probably give you a lead in the right direction. Anna alangley@hiwaay.net

Hello, I'm looking for information on John D.Cole. I don't know very much about him, I do know that his first wife was Calley Newton and she died and left him with 5 kids Rose, Armon, Sudie, E.C (b.1906 d.1995) and Jim Cole. John, then remarried a lady named Dolly and their together had and son named Reber Cole(b.1915 d.1989). All of the kids were born in Lexington, AL. If anyboby knows anything about these people please, please e-mail me! Thank for your time, Shannon Cole .

I am searching for my elusive James Woolsey. Originally, all we knew was he was born in TN, left home about the age of 14, moved to MS, married Elizabeth Stone and had a family. His second marriage to Laura Gilmore Carr bore another son, James Webster, my grandfather. I located an IGI fiche that was supposedly from the Bible pages of an Alma Woolsey. Does anyone know of her? The recorded information shows a Samuel Woolsey, son of John IIIand Sarah Oliphant, being married to Cassandra Gilbird. They had a son, James born in 1817 in TN. They all were originally from Greene Co., TN, but it is believed they moved to Lawrence Co., TN. A later census shows a Samuel Woolsey in Roane Co., TN. This past week I was looking at a new source, which shows a James Woolsey born in TN 1818 to Thomas Woolsey, son of John IV, and Milley, also that he married Elizabeth. Wilford Wilkerson had also located a James and Elizabeth Woolsey in AR for about the same time period, however, there children's names did not correspond to the names I had for James and Elizabeth in DeSoto Co., MS, where the family was raised. Does anyone have any information, direction, clue or hint on which way to go? Thanks, Norb Woolsey