Hi Judy, My Great-grandmother was Willie Bryant (1881) daughter of Eliza Jane Harrell and Milas Alexander Bryant. Then it goes George Wahington, Nicholas V., Arthur Needham, Arthur, John, and William Bryant. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judy Hilst" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] California list members > Larry Smith Which Bryant's are you interested in? > Judy _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com

I just received my Montgomery County History Book, and it looks great. I haven't had time to study it in detail yet. Mary

Larry Smith, What Smith's are you attached too? My G.Grandmother was Ina Mae Smith Welch & she had 2 sisters that moved...maybe to California. That is part of my family tree missing...could you be related? Jeff Burton

Larry Smith Which Bryant's are you interested in? Judy -----Original Message----- From: L Smith <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: December 26, 2000 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] California list members >Hello cousins, >We've been in the San Francisco Bay area since 1988, long enough to remember >the Loma Prieta quake and the Oakland Hills fire. Most of my family is >still in Tennessee (and my blood still runs "Deep Orange") >I'm looking for Smith, Bryant, Payne, and Sanderson. >My Christmas list still includes the notes of Harry McFerrin Smith. Harry >was my grandfather's brother, and was Montgomery County Clerk for years. >During the `30s, he did a lot of research on our ancestors that I would >dearly love to see. >In the meantime, I'm delighted to have discovered so many wonderful people >that are my cousins. >Merry Christmas to all, >Larry Smith >Concord, CA > > > >_________________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com > >

Hello cousins, We've been in the San Francisco Bay area since 1988, long enough to remember the Loma Prieta quake and the Oakland Hills fire. Most of my family is still in Tennessee (and my blood still runs "Deep Orange") I'm looking for Smith, Bryant, Payne, and Sanderson. My Christmas list still includes the notes of Harry McFerrin Smith. Harry was my grandfather's brother, and was Montgomery County Clerk for years. During the `30s, he did a lot of research on our ancestors that I would dearly love to see. In the meantime, I'm delighted to have discovered so many wonderful people that are my cousins. Merry Christmas to all, Larry Smith Concord, CA _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com

How about those from the opposite coast..........I am on the Atlantic Coast and looking for my Montgomery County TN families..........Helen -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Helen & Jim, Bolivia, N.C. Yorkshire Terrier Nat'l Rescue, Inc. http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Farm/2900/index.htm http://www.YorkshireTerrierRescue.com http://www.PuppyMills.com "None of my posts are to be copied in part or whole and/or sent to any lists other than the original list it is posted to, or to any individuals without my expressed permission." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hi Raymond and all of those folks on the Montgomery Co list who responded to my inquiry about the "California Connection". I hope to hear form even more of our number! Happy Holidays to all. Linda Moss De Vita Saugus, CA. (near Magic Mountain amusement park)

William, The Coakleys are my brick wall. My father was one of 12 children born to Thomas William Coakley and Etta Veonie Averitt. Thomas Wm had one brother, John Harper Coakley. My notes are packed up right now, but Thomas and John were born in mid 1870's. Their mother was Adelade Coakley b. 1855, possibly the father was Henry Coakley. The boys were raised by Nancy Ellen Coakley Crotzer daughter of Catherine Ruth Coakley b. 1826. Catherine's husband is supposed to be named George. They lived in Montgomery Co. My aunt was contacted by a Coakley from the Ashland City Roy Coakley family. My uncle said Roy was a cousin, but I don't know how. I haven't tried to call them yet. I just started this genealogy quest in August. I would love to contact Tommy's Coakleys and get their gen. line information. I have made contact with a Teresa Young in Sparta, Tn who is related to James Coakley, probably the James who lived next door to Catherine in 1850 census not the James in Catherine's house. There's a 1 yr old Henry with Catherine that I suspect may be my great grandfather. The boy's parents weren't married according to family members. I've been told that Adelade left and went to possibly Stewart Co and had other children. I'd like to start gathering info on Tn Coakleys in case they are related and may help me track my Coakleys. Anyone on the list who could give me a "Christmas present" of information on these Coakleys would win my eternal gratitude!!!!! Jeanne Coakley Millman > Hi Raymond > > I have some ties to the Coakley's. There is Tommy, s/oHillary, s/o Henry, s/o > Monroe.

Hello; I am looking for any information on the Bevell and Compery families of Montgomery in the early 1800s. In particular a marriage between Robert Bevell and Keziah Compery around 1815. Of course I will be glad to share what I have. Many thanks, Dan

Hi Linda and list, i have noticed a fair amount of Ca. folks on this list. I live in Rancho Palos Verdes (near Los Angeles) My dad was born in Hickory Pt, Tn, then married a Michigander. Several of my TN aunts and uncles also settled in CA. Happy holidays and good luck breaking down "Brick walls" in 2001! Searching Coakley, Warden, Averitt, Keel

And William, wander north on Route 55 to Joliet, IL and you're right near my home where's there is plenty of snow and nine below. Merry Christmas to all. I always look forward to Next Year being better than the past one, so that way, my years just keep getting better and better! Elsie

Hello Norris---You hit it right. My father was Alvin Carter Knight (known as Carter or A. C.) b June 24,1894, Dover, Stewart Co., TN d October 16, 1983 in Granite City, IL. Married Lavella Pirl (Pearl) Buckingham Jan. 17, 1917. Their register of marriage is in Montgomery Co., TN. I'm not sure if they were actually married in that county or Stewart or Houston. They had connections in all. Pearl's father was Charles Westley Buckingham b May 21, 1868 and his mother was Martha Ann Buckingham, she was not wed at the time. His father was (according to Carter Knight) a "Bud", (nickname) Buchanan. Have never established his given name. Pearl's mother was Mary Alice Lowery, but was always called, Miss Mollie by everyone. She was born in Houston Co. I have more on Buckingham, if you do not have it. Let me know. Where, if any place are you connected? Glad to help. Also is on the Gedcom if you want to pick it up from there. Helen Knight Bujnak

Hi Raymond I have some ties to the Coakley's. There is Tommy, s/oHillary, s/o Henry, s/o Monroe. Hillary had these siblings: Roy, Pie, Rick, Dorothy, and Billy Ray. It is possible that Pie was a nickname for one of these others. I did not know any of these personally. I know Hillary's son Tommy. Any of these ring a bell? William ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------If interested in making extra money, contact me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------

Hi, Excuse me for joining in. I have been researching the Buckingham family for some time and think that I made another connection. I have a Pearl L. Buckingham born 7 Apr 1899 who married in 1915 to Alvin Carter Knight. She was the daughter of C. Wesley Buckingham and Mary Alice LOWERY. Would appreciate any additional information on this family. Thanks, Norris

HKB I went to school with a girl named Theresa Buckingham. She would be about 38. I don't suppose she is one of yours. We have John Wesley Keel and son Charly. Lot's of Harris'. Our Barnes' have only been in TN since 1940 or so. My Granny from Houston Co moved to St Louis and met my Grandfather Barnes. He died in 1936. After a few year Granny moved back. Yes, the mills were good. Dad worked at Laclede Steel and Union Starch. Then he went to work for ACF/Shipper's Car Line in E St Louis. William

HKB... I am about sure you are a cousin. I don't have time to iron it out right now, but what you just said leads me to believe it. Talk to you after the holidays... jan At 11:35 AM 12/24/00 -0500, you wrote: >William--I am born and bred in Granite City. My parents moved here abt >1924/25. He was a KNIGHT, she was a BUCKINGHAM. KNIGHT'S mother was a LADD. >My mothers' mother was a LOWERY.They were from Trigg and Christian Co., KY >and Houston, Montgomery and Stewart Co. areas. Two of my dad's sisters >married, KEEL and HARRIS, also moved here to Granite City. I can't think of >others offhand, but as far as I know, we don't have any Barnes in our line. >Of course, the Steel Mills were a blessing to people who were starving trying >to sharecrop. >Happy Holidays >HKB

Hi William, I saw your e-mail saying you were from Grantic City,Il. I am researching the Tennessee Heflins and have some from the Montg Co, and Stewart Co, Tn areas who went to Grantic City. Maybe you could help me with a few people. Gilbert Heflin went there and married Mattie Crockell--I believe that was her name and had several children. Louis Cornelius Heflin , Dean, Ann and Willie Green Heflin. also he was married before and had Corbitt who died young, Nellie and Opel Heflin. Can you help me with any of these families? There were a few others who went there to work. Merry Christmas and thanks. Would love to hear frm you. Carrol

William--I am born and bred in Granite City. My parents moved here abt 1924/25. He was a KNIGHT, she was a BUCKINGHAM. KNIGHT'S mother was a LADD. My mothers' mother was a LOWERY.They were from Trigg and Christian Co., KY and Houston, Montgomery and Stewart Co. areas. Two of my dad's sisters married, KEEL and HARRIS, also moved here to Granite City. I can't think of others offhand, but as far as I know, we don't have any Barnes in our line. Of course, the Steel Mills were a blessing to people who were starving trying to sharecrop. Happy Holidays HKB

William Need to go north of Springfield, small town of Mason City. My son lives in Mo. and when i go there I pass not far from Granite City. Judy -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: December 23, 2000 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] Happy Holidays from those away from the home state >Judy > >I'm in Granite City. Two hours could be near Marion. Could be somewhat near >Effingham. Could be just the other side of Litchfield. Ok, I give up, where >are you? :) > >William > >

Mike Glad to hear he is still kicking. However, after seeing a recent pic of him, he may be on his last leg. What are your links in TN? William