Looking for any information on Merah Yearout born 1848. He died in 1934, Lenoir City. I would like for someone to perhaps help me locate info on him, obit, gravesite, or whatever you may have resources for. Thanks so much

Help, can anyone help me locate information about the train accident/death of my gggrandfather THOMAS J. GIBBS who died as a result of train accident in Lenior City on 1-22-1910. He was a local merchant at the time of his death. THANKS, in advance. Roy

Hello Everyone, At the "Tennessee and the Civil War" Project, there is a new database online for indexing UNION pension application numbers. Right now, we have roughly 1000 pension application numbers. Many from the 1st TN Infantry and the 4th TN Cavalry Company F. You might want to check out the database to see if you can find one of your Union veterans listed. If you have received a Union Veteran Pension application, please consider entering the information into the database. It will only take a second. A database is only as good as the contribution it receives. The link to the database is located under the "What's New" section of the main page at http://www.tngenweb.org/civilwar/ Thanks, Mitzi

Looking to share and recieve on either of the above names. Thanks so much, Elizabeth

This newspaper clipping was in my grandfather's Bible. I know that Charlie Jones was my grandfather's friend, but I have no further information. Ann JONES, CHARLES L., age 56, died at his home at 7 a. m. Thursday. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mildred Presley, Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, Joe, Roy and Charles Jr. of Loudon. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Nazarene Church in Loudon. Burial in Stekee Cemetery. Quinn Funeral Home of Loudon in charge.

I found the following newspaper clipping in a deceased relative's Bible, but I have no further information. Hope it helps someone. Ann Sgt. Henry M. (Buck) Huff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Huff of Lou- don, was killed in action in Luxem- bourg on February 8, according to a wire received by his family Wed- nesday. Sgt. Huff had seen a lot of action, and on December 3, had been wounded while fighting with the Third Army in Germany. He had been hospitalized and fully re- covered from the wounds and re- turned to duty. He wrote recently about being back at the front, but the letter was not dated. Sgt. Huff was one of the bravest men in his outfit, leading his pla- toon on attacks on the enemy. He is exceptionally well liked in Lou- don, and his making the supreme sacrifice is the subject of both great pride and great sorrow. Sgt. Huff has another brother, Lt. William E. Huff, who has seen ser- vice in the European theatre of op- erations. One brother, Pvt. Bob Huff, was killed in a training ac- cident at H__ington, Texas, Oct. 15, 1943.

I am searching for the surnames Armstrong and Howell. My ancestor Leroy Armstrong was born in 1830 in what is now Loudon County, Tennessee and died in Winston Co., AL in 1897 after having fathered at least 52 children! His father was COL John Smith Armstrong (b. @ 1780, location unk.) and his mother was Liza Murdock (b.@ 1782, location unk.). Legend has it that Leroy was a full blood Cherokee as was Liza. Looking at their ages, the Colonel and Liza could have been his adopted parents. Rachel Matilda Howell (b. @1838 in Loudon County, TN) was the first wife of Leroy Armstrong. They married in Tennessee (location unknown) in 1858 or 1859 and had four children between 1859 and 1862. I do not know when or if they ever divorced. I think she died in Winston Co., AL in 1914, but am not sure. She also is supposed to have been full blood Cherokee. Her mother was supposedly Zephilia Four Acres Lang Dykes. Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated. Bryce C. Ruth, Jr. White House, Tennessee Bcruthjr@aol.com

Looking for info on any of the above. There are good lists on Rootsweb for all of the above. To locate them go to Rootsweb.com, search for lists and subscribe. Any info on any of the above will be appreciated. Willing to share what I have here, Thanks so much, Elizabeth

Hello, I am researching the surname DUPES of Loudon, Monroe and Blount counties in TN. Thanks Jacque Dupes Collins

Hi all, I am searching for any information on the Cureton family. Any assistance would be appreciate. Ambrose and son Govan. If anyone comes across anything let me know. Thanks

Does anyone know the exact location of the town of Erie? The civil war pension papers of my gggrandfather, Thomas Brackett, give that as his address. Erie was in the part of Roane County that became Loudon County. In his papers, his address is also referred to as Philadelphia, R.F.D.#2 and Stockton Post Office, yet he always lived in the same place. Is there a way to pinpoint this location? Ann

Hello Everyone, I just uploaded the following cemetery listings: New Providence Cemetery - typed by Brenda Thomas Prospect Cemetery - typed by Robin Kline Philadelphia Cemetery - typed by Pam Mitchell I cannot remember if I mentioned the following cemeteries. They were uploaded last week. Bussell Cemetery Curd Cemetery Davis Cemetery Free Will Baptist Cemetery Typed by Kay Shaw Thanks to all of you are doing the typing for me. I have added a search engine to the Loudon County pages. I am still tweeking it to get it to look and work the way I entended. Keep warm, Mitzi Freeman Loudon County TNGenWeb Host http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnloudon Loudon County TN Listowner tnloudon-l@rootsweb.com

Could someone that has access to Loudon Co., census help me. The Denver Public Library does not have 1880, 1900, 1910 or 1920 census for Loudon Co., TN. I would like the surname Littleton. I'm not sure how many of the Roane County Littleton's moved to that area, but would love to find out. I'd sure appreciate any help that I can get. Thanks, Wanda in CO.

Forwarded Message: Please reply to JewellC@aol.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <JewellC@aol.com> To: <TGWLoudon@freeman.usit.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 3:19 PM Subject: Re: Chapmans, Humphreys, Franklins, McLins, etc > Are any of you related to the following families? > > A one page document I copied at the Blount County Public Library in > Maryville, TN. by William E. Parham reads as follows: > > CHAPMAN > Of Blount County, Tennessee > > #1 Chapman, John P. m. 5-1-1821 Sally (Sarah) H. umphrey) McLin, (Maclin) > by Isaac Anderson > 2. Chapman, William (is son of #1) m. 1-29-1845 Susan Allen , by Jno > Griffette, JP. > 3. Chapman, William (is son of #1) m. 6-11-1884 Mattie C. Hudson, by M.A. > Mattas > 4. Chapman, A. (Addison) Price (is son of #1) m. 1-12-1865 Sarah Van;ce by > (father)A. Vance, M > G. > 5. Chapman, Pleasant M.(son of #1)m: 3-18-1869 Huldah J. Mills, by > G.W.Miser, JP. > 6. Chapman, Boon (Bonaparte) (grnd son of #1)m. 2-21-1872 Done Prater, by > G.W. Butler, MG., John H. Pruner, Security > 7. Chapman, Thomas m: 5-16-1878 Sarah Franklin, by Jcb Peters,JP. > 8. Chapman, James m. 11-11880 Martha Bond, by R.L. Jenkins, elder > 9. Chapman, S.T. (Samuel Thomas) m. 11-5-1882 Sarah Clark, aged 21 years > by D.B. Cunningham, M. of G. > 10. Chapman, John J. m. 10-15-1893 Fannie T. Thompson, by S.T. > Whitlocks, Elder > 11. Chapman, S. (Samuel) Thomas m. 5-24-1894 Susia Christina Finger, by R.P. > McReynolds, J.P. > > Sally H. MclIN #1, was daughter of Wm. McLin (died in 1825) m. Elizabeth > Humphreys, daug of Wm. Humphrey (who d. 1835) see wills of both men in > Blount County, Tenn. > > In a Bible of A. Price Chapman, at home of his daughter Mrs. Boyd Parker > in Knoxville, TN, 1932, near 20th Street & Main, appears - > Alexander Wilson born 7-28-1808. > > John D. Wilson by his hand and pen __________ 1820 > > They claim #4, her mother was daughter of Andrew Vance b: 7-23-1793 in > Abingdon, VA, d11-1-1872 in Blount County, at Pleasant Hill; m. 3-19-1829 > Nancy Ann Wilson b: 3-1-1803 d: 12-22-1844, both buried at Baker Creek > Cemetary; marriage ceremony by Sumner Mandeville, > > Nancy Ann Wilson -Vance had a brother William Wilson who lived and died near > Meadow - m. Polly _______? Had no issue, A.P. Chapman bought his farm, > > In Augusta County, VA. is a marriage ?? > David Wilson m. 6-19-1791 Sarah Stelle--------------------(was it the head of > these > > It is claimed that the Rev. John Logan's mother was Elizabeth Vance > > the Logan family moved into Indiana before 1850. > > Geo Alexander McLin (McLin) of Blount moved to nr Sweetwater, near > 1876, and A. Price Chapman of near Meadow, were first Cousins, says the > family. > >

Forwarded Message. Please reply to JewellC@aol.com. ----- Original Message ----- From: <JewellC@aol.com> To: <TGWLoudon@freeman.usit.com> Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 7:48 PM Subject: Re: Chapmans & McLins > Hi Everyone!!! > My John P. Chapman and I think his wife Sarah Humphrey Mc Lin are both > born in the Unitia Cemetary. I have the Mc Lins and Humphreys back several > generations but John P. Chapman (Addison P. Chapman's father) is a different > story. For several years now I've been at an impass with him. I know he was > born March 9, 1798 in Wythe County, VA. but I don't have names of his parents > and any brothers or sisters. Can anyone help me with them? It would be most > appreciated. > > Thanks Again, > Jewell Chapman > GG Grandaughter of John P. Chapman > >

----- Original Message ----- From: <DRACULA21K@aol.com> To: <loudon@tngenweb.org> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2000 1:18 AM Subject: Pathkiller > Hello Mitzi, > > I hope you saw the article in Sam Veneable's colomn last week. I am > enclosing a press release that is being sent out. We have sent up a bank > account to take donations for the plaque. > > My name is Kristy Newman Rochat from Knoxville,Knox County, Tennesseee. I > am researching the genealogy of my third great-grandfather, Cherokee Indian > Chief, PathKiller, of Loudon County, Tennessee. Of course, it was known as > Roane County when Chief PathKiller existed. > Back in 1819, Chief PathKiller once owned 640 acres of land with a ferry > on it, a reservation that PathKiller had acquired because of the Treaties of > 1817 and 1819. The area now is downtown Loudon,Tennessee PathKiller also > owned a storage house and a village that was on his land. PathKiller and his > family lived there peacefully and with the knowledge and promises from the > United States that he would gain citizenship and settle there permanently. > Many of his descendants lived and still live in Loudon. Such as the > families of Gardenhire,Eldridge,Carmichael,Blair and Browder, just to name a > few. On April 14,1819, there was a petition made up by the citizens of Roane > County on behalf of PathKiller . The citizens described PathKiller as being > honest,caring and hard working, fully deserving his American citizenship. > William Blair once described PathKiller as "I believe him to be an upright > and honest man." > Thanks are due to a fruitful visit with Chancellor Frank Williams III, > meeting with historian Darleen Trent,Bobbi Wright,historian and hostess of > the Carmichael Inn in Loudon and the help of the great people at the Old > Roane County Court House. Because of these fine and knowledgeable people, I > have discovered the original and typed court case files in regards to the > famous and long court battle between PathKiller vs. Hugh and Wiley Blair and > family. This court battle lasted thirty years and was the longest court > battle on record. > Even though the court awarded PathKiller to keep his reservation, the > court reversed it's decision and on February 28, 1821, PathKiller was > evicted from his land. The Sheriff of Roane County, John Brown, was ordered > to forcibly if need be evict PathKiller, family and plunder. Sheriff Brown > took them just outside the limits of his reservation and left them on a long > thin strip of land. PathKiller and family were broken hearted and reduced to > poverty. But, even then, PathKiller did not give in and admit defeat! > PathKiller fully intended to come back and appeal his case to the court once > again. He loved his land and fully expected to settle there again, relying on > the white man's previous promises of the Treaties of 1817 and 1819. > PathKiller had fought along side with Andrew Jackson during the Battle of > Horseshoe Bend in the War of 1812. The treatment he later received from the > United States was unwarranted and totally unjust. > During his days in Loudon ,PathKiller constantly acted as a peace maker > and negotiator between his Cherokee people and the white man. Since > PathKiller could only speak a little English, he called upon his wife, Sooky > Martin (a white woman) as his interpreter. > Peace and a safe and profitable coexistence between the Cherokee and the > white man was imperative and a necessity to PathKiller! He believed that both > societies could amicably exist together without losing honor or lives. > Now, I need your support in erecting a memorial plaque in honor of this > proud and noble Cherokee Indian Chief. As you can see, the importance of > erecting this plaque for PathKiller is way overdue. Please let PathKiller > join the ranks of other worthy settlers of this wonderful area, Loudon, > Tennessee. > My husband, Don, and I have set up a bank account at the Bank First in > Loudon,Tennessee with the notation of "PathKiller Funds". We are asking for > the good citizens to come to the need of this once great Cherokee Indian > Chief,PathKiller. We need to advertise this story of his great life and > collect much needed donations from the good people of Loudon (and Roane) > County,Tennessee. So, that we can indeed erect a memorial plaque in > PathKiller's honor at the Riverside Park. This is at the site of where > PathKiller's ferry once crossed over. > My third great-grandfather, Cherokee Indian Chief, PathKiller, deserves > to have his name added to Loudon's history,America's history and to the > history of all the Native American Indians' history. > > My sincere regards to the people of Tennessee, > > Kristy Newman Rochat > > Hope you can give me some exposure on the web site. Open to any suggestions. > We need to raise at least $600, preferrably $1200 to buy the sign outright. > The state will move it along quickly the more we pay. > > Thanks a bunch, > Kristy Newman Rochat >

> > > World War II Banner for S/Sgt. JOHNNIE H.ROGERS From Tennessee > > Posted by Norilee Peterson <npete32475@spinn.net> on Thu, 20 Jan 2000 > > Surname: ROGERS > > I found a purple banner that has S/Sgt. Johnnie H. Rogers, he had been > stationed in France and was killed in action. And also > with it was a Soldier's Individual Pay Record with his social security > number. His wife's name is Mrs. Rosa W. Rogers,she was > living at 210 N. Vine St.,Tullahoma, TN. Date of opening account was March > 27,1944. This banner was put in the window to > show a serviceman had been killed. I would like to find the rightful family > for this valuable keepsake. > > > >

Charlie Brackett, husband of Lorene, was my grandmother's 1st cousin. Easters and Bracketts were in the same Loudon County, TN neighborhoods (formerly Roane County) by at least 1830. The Knoxville News-Sentinel, January 15, 2000 >BRACKETT, LORENE EASTER - age 93, of Ferry St., Loudon, died 12:35 p.m. >Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 at the home of her niece, Mrs. Max (Virginia) Conner >of Knoxville. Lorene was a charter member of Bethany Baptist Church. >Retired employee of Bacon Co. Preceded in death by husband Charlie >Brackett; parents, Charlie & Laura Harold Easter. Survivors: sisters, Mrs. >Joe (Ruth) Lawhon of Loudon & Florence Brogdon of Sweetwater; several >nieces & nephews including Charles (Jam Up) & Judy White of Loudon & Judy >Overton of Cleveland. Funeral services 7 p.m. Saturday Loudon Funeral Home >Chapel. Rev. Nathan Huff officiating. Family & friends will meet 12:30 p.m. >Sunday at Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens for graveside services. Family will >receive friends 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday at Loudon Funeral Home. Ann

Hi List, I got the following form another list. Hope this info. clears up some graveyard mysteries for some of you. Dating Tombstones One way to help find the era your ancestor was buried is to examine the material from which the tombstone is made. If your ancestor has a stone made of slate or common fieldstone (except wood used by pioneers), chances are the stone dates from 1796-1830. * If the stone is flat-topped hard marble, dates are about 1830-1849. * If the "mystery" stone is round or pointed soft marble with cursive inscriptions, look for a date of 1845-1868. * Masonic four-sided stones began in 1850 and are still in use today. * Pylons, columns and all exotic-style monuments are usually dated 1860-1900. * Zinc monuments date from 1870-1900. * Granite, now common, came into use about 1900. If the writing is too faded to read, use a 75 watt black light bulb in any lamp that casts light directly on the written message. The writing will miraculously appear. Katherine White-Duke http://www.dreamwater.com/wylchild/tree/wyltree.html Durham County, NC Genealogy Webpage, Coordinator Part of the US GenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncdurham/index.html Discover North Carolina Genealogy WebRing http://www.accessgenealogy.com/rings/nc/ Discover Hawaii Genealogy WebRing http://www.accessgenealogy.com/rings/hi/ Don't let your dreams be clouded, Aim your sights high. Search your true feelings, And reach for the sky.

Hi All, I have uploaded the latest batch of cemeteries. They are Lenoir City Cemetery (Part II) by Robin Kline Lenoir Family Cemetery, Mattlock Cemetery, and Watson Cemetery by Janet Franklin Mt. Zion Cemetery by Tommy and Linda Webster Thank you Robin, Janet, Tommy and Linda for typing these up. I am heading to the library tomorrow to see if I can copy the rest of the WPA cemetery listings. If you have sent me something, and I've not gotten it online, I need a gentle nudge. Please. I think that I have emptied my inbox, but I have the strangest feeling that something has been lost. I hope not. Thanks, Mitzi