Thought that you folks might be interested in this also. Shelta ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Norris" <[email protected]> To: "Shelta Shrum" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [TNClay] New CHAMP FERGUSON BOOK OUT! > Shelta, > > My new book, Champ Ferguson's Scouts, will be out Friday. The price of the > book is $30.00 plus an additional $5.00 for shipping. > > Gary D. Norris > 217 Nolan Street > Albany, KY 42602 > > >

This relates to the surname SHRUM and I thought that some of you folks might be interested. Shelta From: "Lea Head" <[email protected]> > Hello, > > I recently ran across an article in our local paper (Herald Democrat, > Sherman, TX) that included a reference to a Shrum family back in what > sounds like late 1800's in an area of New Mexico near the town of Melrose > (does it still exist.?.I don't know). What's fun about the article is that > this particular Shrum family was apparently more affluent than most folks, > ran a sheep operation, had a daughter named Maude and the article relates > some of the day to day life of the Vaughan family as it related to the > neighboring Shrum family. The article is derived from a tape recording > done in 1967-1968 of the author's mother, Annie Armilda Hendrix Vaughan > recounting events, people and places in her first 35 years. Unfortunately, > there is no mention of the given Shrum names except Maude, the > daughter. Samuel Benton Vaughan is mentioned as Annie's husband. > > I will save this article and if anyone is interested in reading it, I'll > happily scan it to them. >

Tina, That's for your History Book our Graves Co. Genealogical Society has purchased it for our Library in Mayfield, KY. Jean Ann

Shelta, I don't know how long, I have learned alot, but not able to help anyone, till now. To everyone on the list: I am the current Treasurer of the Macon County Historical Society in LaFayette, TN. So with this type of information maybe I can be of help to you.If so let me know. I have a day job and my husband farms, so on weekends I have another job, but I will do my best to help. If you have questions on the Society, maybe I can help. I will do my best. See Ya Tina ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelta Shrum" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2002 8:33 AM Subject: Re: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > Welcome to the list Tina, how long have you been here? Tina is one of my > most favorite people in the whole wide world. > > Shelta > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tina Short" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 7:05 PM > Subject: Re: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > > > > Brenda, > > There are a few Vol II Macon County Cemetery Books available from the > > Historical Society. They are $48.50 plus $3.50 p/h. When I say a few > there > > are around 20 books available for sale. > > > > The Vol 1 Macon County Cemetery Books are sold out. > > Thanks , > > Tina Short > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <[email protected]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 6:39 PM > > Subject: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > > > > > > > Macon CO History Book submission on the GIFFORD family has Barnet > > GIFFORD's > > > father as being Gideon GIFFORD. Trousdale CO History Book submission has > > > Barnet's father as being Joseph GIFFORD. Which is right, please? > > > > > > Barnet's daughter, Sarah Jane m. Danny Beasley. Sarah Jane is my > > > gg-grandmother, Just beginning to work on her side of the family. > > > > > > Could anyone please tell me if there is a Macon CO cemetery book that is > > > available for purchase? > > > > > > Thanks, Brenda BEASLEY BRANHAM > > > > > > > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > > > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT > > COUSINS.... > > > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, > TENNESSEE > > WEBPAGE!</A> > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT > COUSINS.... > > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE > WEBPAGE!</A> > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT COUSINS.... > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WEBPAGE!</A> > >

Mark your calendars! The Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society will host a genealogical conference [SKGEN 2002] on Saturday, October 5, 2002, at the Downing Center, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY. Featured speakers and topics are TBA. There will be a nomimal fee charged to attend the conference. Anyone interested in family history and genealogy is welcome to attend. Chad Reagan Vice-President and Publicity Chairman Southern Kentucky Genealogical Society

The annual Johnson Reunion for the descendants of John Johnson and wife Eliza Hensley Johnson will be Saturday June 22nd at the Farmers Grove Baptist Church fellowship Hall in Blockhouse Valley beginning at 11:00 A. M. John Johnson was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia July 14, 1814, and died in Anderson County September 5, 1896. His wife Eliza was born Feb 15, 1824, and died December 9, 1909. They are buried in the old Johnson Cemetery in the "Lost Bottom" area of Anderson County. Their children included Jerome, George, Napoleon, John, Thomas, Mary, William, Martha, Demarcus, Samintha, and Richard. Their son Rev. John Johnson was first pastor of Farmers Grove beginning in 1897. All family and friends are encouraged to attend the reunion and bring food, pictures and any memorabilia you would like to display or share. Items displayed in the past include a quilt made by Eliza, a sword brought home from the Civil War by son George, and the handwritten minutes of the original Johnson Reunions from the 1920's. These included births and deaths of family members, etc. There will be fun and games for the kids. Don't miss it. For further details, contact <[email protected]>. <[email protected]>

Welcome to the list Tina, how long have you been here? Tina is one of my most favorite people in the whole wide world. Shelta ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tina Short" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > Brenda, > There are a few Vol II Macon County Cemetery Books available from the > Historical Society. They are $48.50 plus $3.50 p/h. When I say a few there > are around 20 books available for sale. > > The Vol 1 Macon County Cemetery Books are sold out. > Thanks , > Tina Short > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 6:39 PM > Subject: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > > > > Macon CO History Book submission on the GIFFORD family has Barnet > GIFFORD's > > father as being Gideon GIFFORD. Trousdale CO History Book submission has > > Barnet's father as being Joseph GIFFORD. Which is right, please? > > > > Barnet's daughter, Sarah Jane m. Danny Beasley. Sarah Jane is my > > gg-grandmother, Just beginning to work on her side of the family. > > > > Could anyone please tell me if there is a Macon CO cemetery book that is > > available for purchase? > > > > Thanks, Brenda BEASLEY BRANHAM > > > > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT > COUSINS.... > > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE > WEBPAGE!</A> > > > > > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT COUSINS.... > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WEBPAGE!</A>

Brenda, There are a few Vol II Macon County Cemetery Books available from the Historical Society. They are $48.50 plus $3.50 p/h. When I say a few there are around 20 books available for sale. The Vol 1 Macon County Cemetery Books are sold out. Thanks , Tina Short ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 6:39 PM Subject: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > Macon CO History Book submission on the GIFFORD family has Barnet GIFFORD's > father as being Gideon GIFFORD. Trousdale CO History Book submission has > Barnet's father as being Joseph GIFFORD. Which is right, please? > > Barnet's daughter, Sarah Jane m. Danny Beasley. Sarah Jane is my > gg-grandmother, Just beginning to work on her side of the family. > > Could anyone please tell me if there is a Macon CO cemetery book that is > available for purchase? > > Thanks, Brenda BEASLEY BRANHAM > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT COUSINS.... > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WEBPAGE!</A> > >

In a message dated 6/8/02 9:01:52 AM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > In the 1840 Smith > County census there is a Gideon and Joseph Gifford. They must have moved to > Macon. Macon Co TN was cut from Smith Co 1841-1842. They wouldn't have had to move to be in one county prior to 1840 and another county later. Sharon

Hi Listmembers: I am looking for Martha J. Gregory born Abt. 1868 in Macon County to Abel Gregory and Sarah Owen(s). If anyone has any information about her or who she married, please let me know. Thanks! Celeste

Brenda: Go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmchs and look under items for sale. There you will find the Vol. II Cemetery Book for sale. In the 1840 Smith County census there is a Gideon and Joseph Gifford. They must have moved to Macon. You could check to see if anyone has the 1850-1860 Macon census. Otherwise, that book is available for purchase also. Celeste ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 5:39 PM Subject: [TNMACON] GIFFORD Family > Macon CO History Book submission on the GIFFORD family has Barnet GIFFORD's > father as being Gideon GIFFORD. Trousdale CO History Book submission has > Barnet's father as being Joseph GIFFORD. Which is right, please? > > Barnet's daughter, Sarah Jane m. Danny Beasley. Sarah Jane is my > gg-grandmother, Just beginning to work on her side of the family. > > Could anyone please tell me if there is a Macon CO cemetery book that is > available for purchase? > > Thanks, Brenda BEASLEY BRANHAM > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > SHARE YOUR MACON COUNTY FAMILY DATA WITH OTHERS AND CONNECT TO DISTANT COUSINS.... > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WEBPAGE!</A> >

Sheila: I wonder if they had a daughter named Edna P. who married a Cassie T. Jones. In 1920 Macon County, District 7, HN 82 it lists: Jones, Cassie T. Head, MW, 33 TN, Jones, Edna P. Wife, FW, 50, TN, Jones, Frank C. Son, MW, 12, TN, Jones, Herman H. Son, MW, 10, TN, Jones, William G., MW, 8, TN, Hood, William H. Head 2 (notice same HN), MW, 69, TN, and Hood, Lidda Wife, FW, 71, TN. There are a few Hood marriages listed in the Macon marriage book, if you are interested. And, there is a Mary Malinda Hood b. 4 Feb 1935 - d. 4 Feb 1935 d/o Burford and Lois Hood buried in the Roark Cemetery in Macon County, Vol. II Cemetery Book. Celeste ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sheila" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 07, 2002 7:26 PM Subject: [TNMACON] William H. Hood > Hi, does anyone on this list have any information regarding William H. Hood? > He and his wife Lidda (Lydia) were in Macon County in 1920. > > > Thank You, > > Sheila Rice > > > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > This list is for sharing Macon County, TN. Genealogy!! > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WEBPAGE!</A> >

Hi, does anyone on this list have any information regarding William H. Hood? He and his wife Lidda (Lydia) were in Macon County in 1920. Thank You, Sheila Rice

Macon CO History Book submission on the GIFFORD family has Barnet GIFFORD's father as being Gideon GIFFORD. Trousdale CO History Book submission has Barnet's father as being Joseph GIFFORD. Which is right, please? Barnet's daughter, Sarah Jane m. Danny Beasley. Sarah Jane is my gg-grandmother, Just beginning to work on her side of the family. Could anyone please tell me if there is a Macon CO cemetery book that is available for purchase? Thanks, Brenda BEASLEY BRANHAM

Walnut Shade is about five miles North east of Red Boiling springs, on highway #56. Leland! Lou Travelsted wrote: > > In my research I have found reference to several ancestors living at Walnut > Shade, TN. Is it in the vacinity of Lafayette, Red Boiling Springs, or > where? Thank you for your assistance. > Lou Russell Travelsted > > ==== TNMACON Mailing List ==== > This list is for sharing Macon County, TN. Genealogy!! > <a href="http://www.tngennet.org/macon"> VISIT THE MACON COUNTY, TENNESSEE WEBPAGE!</A>

In my research I have found reference to several ancestors living at Walnut Shade, TN. Is it in the vacinity of Lafayette, Red Boiling Springs, or where? Thank you for your assistance. Lou Russell Travelsted

Is she the same Martha Hesson b. 1861 to John William HESSON b. 1836 and Martha Beasley/Beesly b. 1838........ The parents I have for the Martha F. Hesson who married Christian Boston were Peter A. and Amanda A. Thomas Hesson. Amanda was the daugh of Chesley B. and Maria Jenkins Thomas. Since I do NOT have Peter Hesson's father listed, I am guessing he was probably a brother of the John William Hesson you mentioned. (Need YOUR help here! LOL) Dates for Peter ---- (08/31/1838 --12/27/1927) marr Amanda in 1859, Smith Co. Keep Diggin... Gary J

I've been enjoying all the information on Boston, Hesson, Gregory & Jenkins that has been exchanged over the last few days. I have a question regarding Martha HESSON, married to Christian BOSTON. Is she the same Martha b. 1861 to John William HESSON b. 1836 and Martha Beasley/Beesly b. 1838. Please let me know if any of you can confirm this. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me regarding this. Brenda Knight Nashville, Tn. I

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Let me ask a fairly simple but possibly controversial question. Other than Calvin Gregory's column on the Jenkins clan, how do we know that Roderick Jenkins did in fact have more than one wife? Also, does anyone have any documentation that Roderick's brothers were in fact Noah, John, and Jacob other than Cal's Column? Alton Jenkins Cincinnati, OH