Francis: Your best bet is to check out the "Red River Settlers" and I will also send you a website in Clarksville that might help. Faye

Can anyone on the list help Patricia? Thanks, Frances ----- Original Message ----- From: <FierroPhillips@aol.com> To: <FRANO-COLA.SC@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 11:40 PM Subject: First Settlers of Clarksville > Dear Sir: > Would it be possible to give me the names of Clarksville's first settlers? I > cannot seem to find this information. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, > Patricia Phillips Fountain Hills, AZ

> I'm fairly certain that James B. Hooper's father was William A. Hooper who was married to a Hollis. William Hooper died 1827 Montgomery Co., TN, and I also believe was married to Sarah "Sally" Hollis, who died after 1825, and may be the one found in the 1830 census? I think there's a will for him at the Montgomery Co Archives, but I have not looked at it in a few years. Didn't notice that he had a middle initial (?), but see following obit: William A. Hooper, born on 17 Aug 1841, died March 3, 1888, suddenly, near Bethel [Cumberland Presbyterian] Church, in the eastern part [Sango community] of the county [Montgomery]. Member of Sango Wheel, No. 1010 [some kind of agricultural club, I think]. Interment at Sango Cem.------Semi-Weekly Tobacco Leaf, 6 March 1888, and 27 March 1888. His tombstone reads, W. A. Hooper, Aug 17, 1841--March 3, 1888. Tommy Hooper, born on 8 Dec 18(8?)6, died 10 Feb 1892, in the Sango neighborhood. Son of W. A. and Mrs. Carie E. Hooper. Interment at Sango, TN.------Daily Tobacco Leaf Chronicle, 11 Feb 1892. His tombstone reads, Tommie B. Hooper, Dec 8, 1886--Feb 10, 1892, "son of W. A. and Carrie E. Hooper". Then, there's this marriage bond: W. A. Hooper to Virginia B. Bagwell, married March 1, 1866 Montgomery Co., TN; [so if this is the same W.A., he had at least two wives?] Her tombstone, adjacent to W. A. and Tommie B., reads, Virginia B. Hooper, Oct 20, 1844--(death date broken), "wife of W. A. Hooper". Then, adjacent to the above is: Carrie E. Swift, Aug 16, 1857--Sept 4, 1894, "wife of W. A. Hooper". > > > There is a James Hooper in the 1850 census for Montgomery county. > HOOPER, JAMES Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index Is this James Hooper, 38, b. TN, farmer, with Eliza, 30, b. TN; Obediah, 10 (this is J.O.R. Hooper); William A., 8 (see above notes); Texas, 6 (female), b. TN; Larkin B., 4; James, 1, enumerated between Edison G. W. Holt, 25, and William Holt, 55 families, who lived east of Sango community? > > > There is a Robert W. Hooper in the 1850 census, but I don't know how he fits > in yet. Its possible that he is a son of Asa. > > HOOPER, ROBERT W. Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index Is this Robert W. Hooper, age 3 in 1850? He is in the household of A. W. Hooper, 52, physician, b. TN, and Margaret Hooper, 50, b. SC, and a gaggle of children, some grown, including Asa N. Hooper, 24. This family was enumerated among some families (Ramey, Bagwell, Foust and Thompson), known to have lived in the Bethlehem Methodist Church community, nearer to Clarksville town. > > > Nor do I know who the Mrs. Sarah Hooper is in the 1830 census. She may be a > sister in law to either William or daughter in law to William. She appears > on the same census page as Asa in the 1830 census ... there is supposed to > be a sister named Sarah Hooper, so I don't know but that maybe the "Mrs." is > a mistake. > > HOOPER, SARAH MRS. Database: TN 1830 Federal Census Index > > Probably the widow of William, namely Mrs. Sarah (Hollis) Hooper?? > There are three "W" Hoopers in the 1850 census. None of them are the > original William though as he died in 1828 in Montgomery County and my > William Wilson or Wilson William was born until 1850. > > HOOPER, W. W. > State: TN Year: 1850 > County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule > Township: No Township Listed Page: 178 > Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index > > HOOPER, WILLIAM > State: TN Year: 1850 > County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule > Township: No Township Listed Page: 139 > Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index > > HOOPER, WILLIAM B. > State: TN Year: 1850 > Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index > This is William B. Hooper, 35, b. TN, blacksmith, with Rebecca, 30, b. TN, and John T., 13, b. TN, enumerated with a group of families (Plaster, Bell, Stewart, Eatherly, Saunders), known to have lived in the Neptune community (since 1857 in Cheatham Co., TN). > > And then there is a Wilson L. Hooper in the 1830 census. See previous posting on this Wilson L. Hooper. James B. Hooper's family, please let me know. My deadends with him. Is this the J. B. Hooper, born Sept 27, 1809, died Jan 10, 1881, with stone at Sango Cem? Adjacent stone, thought to be his wife, had name broken off, but dates given on the remaining part of stone were: Oct 29, 1811--Dec 4, 1877.

> There are three "W" Hoopers in the 1850 census. None of them are the > original William though as he died in 1828 in Montgomery County and my > William Wilson or Wilson William was born until 1850. > And then there is a Wilson L. Hooper in the 1830 census. I don't have him > listed as a child of William A. Hooper, so perhaps he is a brother or > grandson. > > HOOPER, WILSON L. > State: TN Year: 1830 > County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule > Township: No Township Listed Page: 023 > Database: TN 1830 Federal Census Index > Thursday, Jan 7, 1869: Took Wilson Hooper in my buggy and carried him to the "Poor House.". His case is a sad one. He is nearly 77 yrs old, being born Feb 7, 1792. His father had lands and men-servants and maid servants. He has many kinsfolk now who are in easy circumstances. But he idled away youth and manhood and has no home in age. .....he is almost exiled from or by his kindred.------Diary of Rev. Jeremiah W. Cullom, Methodist circuit rider. Saturday, 26 Feb, 1870: Old Wilson Hooper died this morning at the "Poor House"--age 78 -19 days. I spent the day riding to get him buried according to his request. Raining in torrents tonight.------Diary of Rev. Jeremiah W. Cullom, Methodist circuit rider. Sunday, June 12, 1870: Raining most of the day but had a good crowd at Mt. Pleasant [Methodist Church] and preached the funeral of Wilson L. Hooper. [NOTE: this was almost FOUR MONTHS after the decedent's death!!--cusomary for the times; they waited for convenient summer weather for the formal service]------Diary of Rev. Jeremiah W. Cullom, Methodist circuit rider.

Can someone please tell me who the following family belongs with? Household: Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace W. H. HOOPER Self M Male W 27 TN Printer TN TN Nora P. HOOPER Wife M Female W 32 TN Keeps House VA VA Leon HOOPER Dau S Female W 5 TN TN VA Ira B. HOOPER Dau S Female W 1 TN TN VA Source Information: Census PlaceDistrict 15, Montgomery, Tennessee Family History Library Film 1255273 NA Film Number T9-1273 Page Number 336A Kathy in FL mamkmm2@prodigy.net My Website: http://www.easyfunschool.com

I'm fairly certain that James B. Hooper's father was William A. Hooper who was married to a Hollis. I found a William Hooper in the 1820 census for Montgomery County, TN HOOPER, WILLIAM State: TN Year: 1820 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: 210001-10101 Page: 1 Database: TN 1820 Federal Census Index William A. Hooper had a son name Asa W. Hooper and I find an A.W. Hooper in the 1830 and 1840 census for Montgomery County. HOOPER, ASA W. State: TN Year: 1830 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 023 Database: TN 1830 Federal Census Index HOOPER, A. W. State:TNYear:1840 County:Montgomery CountyRecord Type:Federal Population Schedule Township:No Township ListedPage:230 Database:TN 1840 Federal Census Index There is a James Hooper in the 1850 census for Montgomery county. HOOPER, JAMES State: TN Year: 1850 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 183 Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index There is a Robert W. Hooper in the 1850 census, but I don't know how he fits in yet. Its possible that he is a son of Asa. HOOPER, ROBERT W. State: TN Year: 1850 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 178 Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index Nor do I know who the Mrs. Sarah Hooper is in the 1830 census. She may be a sister in law to either William or daughter in law to William. She appears on the same census page as Asa in the 1830 census ... there is supposed to be a sister named Sarah Hooper, so I don't know but that maybe the "Mrs." is a mistake. HOOPER, SARAH MRS. State: TN Year: 1830 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 023 Database: TN 1830 Federal Census Index There are three "W" Hoopers in the 1850 census. None of them are the original William though as he died in 1828 in Montgomery County and my William Wilson or Wilson William was born until 1850. HOOPER, W. W. State: TN Year: 1850 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 178 Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index HOOPER, WILLIAM State: TN Year: 1850 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 139 Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index HOOPER, WILLIAM B. State: TN Year: 1850 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 166 Database: TN 1850 Federal Census Index And then there is a Wilson L. Hooper in the 1830 census. I don't have him listed as a child of William A. Hooper, so perhaps he is a brother or grandson. HOOPER, WILSON L. State: TN Year: 1830 County: Montgomery County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule Township: No Township Listed Page: 023 Database: TN 1830 Federal Census Index Kathy in FL mamkmm2@prodigy.net My Website: http://www.easyfunschool.com ----- Original Message ----- From: JBurton218@aol.com To: mamkmm2@prodigy.net Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] Hooper Kathy, Sounds like you have been working on this awhile. Not too sure I will be able to help you much, but if you come across James B. Hooper's family, please let me know. My deadends with him. Thanks, JB

FYI Frances ----- Original Message ----- From: kacowan@comcast.net To: Katheryne Cowan Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 8:02 AM Subject: MTGS May Meeting The Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society would very much appreciate your posting the following notice for your membership. ***** Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society Saturday, May 17, 2003, 1:00 p.m. Green Hills Public Library -- 3701 Benham Avenue, Nashville, TN Margaret Vaughan, former Reference Librarian, and Donna Jordon, Historical Research Clerk, of the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro, will discuss "New Genealogical Treasures at the Linebaugh Library," focusing on the L. W. Anderson Collection of over 5,000 books and 2,700 microfilms covering New England, the Midwest, and Europe, in addition to the American South. Visit our website: http://www.mtgs.org for more information. ***** Thank you very much Katheryne Cowan, Webmaster

Hi; Time for my yearly plea for help from the multitudes of Comperry/Compary researchers in Montgomery. Looking for Keziah Compary who married Robert Bevil around 1819. Looking forward to getting anything at all, she has been a real pain. 8^) Thanks, Dan

Yes, Deanna, you sent me some info but it has been so long ago have forgotten. I have slowed up a bit in my searching since I couldn't seem to connect anything. It is so very interesting to read these stories on people that are not even kin. I have recently met a Wettstein who I believe is kin. One of those stories where the Father and two sons come over from Switzerland, go West and one son goes back around New Jersey and Pa. and the other settles back in Clarksville. That has been very encouraging to me. I'm trying to plan a trip to Clarksville in May and want to spend every day searching! When you go into the road at Riverview just past the little caretakers home...up on the hill to the right...The Reynolds, Brandons, Wettsteins are just on the crest on the hill. Such a beautiful place and I do love to go there. Thanks for responding. Take care. Jo. Deanna Oklepek wrote: > Jo, > That's interesting information. I did not know that. Its interesting to note > too, that in the pages that I copied, nothing more is indicated for James > Elder other than what I wrote. Some of the other siblings had a great deal > of information. I am sure that the person who wrote all of that up for the > book would have been delighted to have included the importance that James > Elder had achieved in Clarksville had he but known about it. There was quite > a bit written on the different Elders, but I only copied a couple of pages > because of the Clarksville connection. > I have relatives buried in Riverview Cemetery. I'll have to look for Mr. > Reynolds monument next time to go there. > Jo, were you the one who asked me at one time to look for Wettsteins in > Clarksville? > Deanna

Jo, That's interesting information. I did not know that. Its interesting to note too, that in the pages that I copied, nothing more is indicated for James Elder other than what I wrote. Some of the other siblings had a great deal of information. I am sure that the person who wrote all of that up for the book would have been delighted to have included the importance that James Elder had achieved in Clarksville had he but known about it. There was quite a bit written on the different Elders, but I only copied a couple of pages because of the Clarksville connection. I have relatives buried in Riverview Cemetery. I'll have to look for Mr. Reynolds monument next time to go there. Jo, were you the one who asked me at one time to look for Wettsteins in Clarksville? Deanna

Deanna: James Elder was Mayor of Clarksville at one time, and owned much property. Figures very much in the history at that time. His widow, Lucy, married James B. Reynolds who was elected twice to the Senate/House of Reps. (don't have info at hand). Mr. Reynolds was an uncle of my grgrandmother, Mary Jane Reynolds Brandon. There is a very impressive monument to Mr. Reynolds in Riverview where he is buried with Brandons and Wettsteins. Thanks for all your postings. Jo in Florida........... Deanna Oklepek wrote: > In going through some of my materials I found the following: > "Pennsylvania Genealogies", page 159 > > James ELDER, 12th child of John Elder, grandson of Robert Elder, born June 15, 1764, died January 14, 1827, married December 1801 to Lucinda WALLACE of Virginia. Lucinda was born May 28, 1781 and died July 26, 1846.; removed to Clarkesville, Tenn. After the death of James Elder, his widow married in February 1829, James B. REYNOLDS of Tennessee. > Mr. and Mrs. Elder had issue: Joshua, born January 31, 1803, he married and left issue. > > I am not related to these people, but I remember copying this when I saw it because it indicated that they moved to Clarksville, Tenn. > I hope this will help someone. > Deanna O.

In going through some of my materials I found the following: "Pennsylvania Genealogies", page 159 James ELDER, 12th child of John Elder, grandson of Robert Elder, born June 15, 1764, died January 14, 1827, married December 1801 to Lucinda WALLACE of Virginia. Lucinda was born May 28, 1781 and died July 26, 1846.; removed to Clarkesville, Tenn. After the death of James Elder, his widow married in February 1829, James B. REYNOLDS of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Elder had issue: Joshua, born January 31, 1803, he married and left issue. I am not related to these people, but I remember copying this when I saw it because it indicated that they moved to Clarksville, Tenn. I hope this will help someone. Deanna O.

Hi Listers- Anyone out there able to help out Pat? Please reply directly to Pat at the listed address. Frances ----- Original Message ----- From: DEARNANNA@aol.com To: FRANO-COLA.SC@worldnet.att.net Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 9:58 AM Subject: Potter I am looking for the Potter line of folk's. John Louis Potter. Children are Grace Louis etc...I need to know whom J.L. Potter marriedetc. I have alittle info . I was thher with his grand son in the early 60's. To go to Papa's furn. They called him Papa. My e - mail is DEARNANNA@AOL.COM....THANK'S SO MUCH PAT

Hi, If anyone on the list has access to the 1910 Montgomery County census could I please ask for a look-up for any Choates' listed. I would really appreciate it. Roxie

In a message dated 4/15/03 3:07:04 PM Central Daylight Time, braisl@madisontelco.com writes: > Isn't that something? Once in a while I come up with an idea. It's really > not original. I used a lot of contact paper to cover perishable books, > papers etc. when I was teaching. > > very good idea thanks for sharing pat

Isn't that something? Once in a while I come up with an idea. It's really not original. I used a lot of contact paper to cover perishable books, papers etc. when I was teaching. Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: "theshadow" <theshadow@glade.net> To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 7:15 AM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] New Labeling Trick I've discovered.... > Well, see, I never thought about using the contact paper either. That is a great idea for the paper back books I use the most often. Not sure about the Book Tape though but I will ask about it too. > Jean > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Elaine Oakes" <eoakes@blueridge.net> > To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 6:28 PM > Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] New Labeling Trick I've discovered.... > > > There is a new kind of tape (called "Book Tape", I think) from Scotch. The > local library uses it on the spines of their circulating paperbacks and I > was curious enough to ask about it. It should stick better than most > products. > I got a roll from Staples, but they had to order it from a catalog. > Elaine Oakes > > > > Many thanks for the tip. In addition to labeling, I have found the edges, > > corners of my "paper" books becoming tattered and torn. The only > solutions > > I could come up with were........don't use them. That doesn't work. Use > > them........cover them in clear contac paper. Also good to keep labels > on. > > I covered with contac paper right over them. Aren't we geniuses? > > > > Elaine suhre > > ______________________________ > >

I don't see why not. It is just a small strip of "white film" that can be written on. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruby Lois Vick" <rvick@iopener.net> To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 2:25 PM Subject: [TNMONTGO-L] Good Idea Thanks. That sure solves a lot of problems. Could that be used in photo albums, on the clear pockets, not on the photo itself? Lois ______________________________

There are a couple of tricks you might try, but I would call my local library to see if they have any ideas. Also, you might try a local Family History Center if you live in or close to a large city. The only problem with using glues is that they are not "archival" in form so the edges of your pages might eventually come loose again or break off. However, if you have one of those small glue guns which use "cool" glue, you can put a fine bead of glue down the inside "spine" and then put your page in. Another type of glue which can be used is "crafter's" glue which is designed to hold firmly but be flexible---such as those used for holding "jewels" on T-shirts, etc. I use this kind of glue for all types of repairs because it does "give" when dry but still holds. You might also contact the firm you ordered the book from and ask for a replacement. Good luck, Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruby Lois Vick" <rvick@iopener.net> To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 8:17 PM Subject: [TNMONTGO-L] Loose Pages What can I do for one of my Family History books that the pages came loose and fall out? They seem to have been glued in by the printer. At the price I paid for the book the pages shouldn't be coming out. Thanks for any help. Lois

Well, see, I never thought about using the contact paper either. That is a great idea for the paper back books I use the most often. Not sure about the Book Tape though but I will ask about it too. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elaine Oakes" <eoakes@blueridge.net> To: <TNMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [TNMONTGO-L] New Labeling Trick I've discovered.... There is a new kind of tape (called "Book Tape", I think) from Scotch. The local library uses it on the spines of their circulating paperbacks and I was curious enough to ask about it. It should stick better than most products. I got a roll from Staples, but they had to order it from a catalog. Elaine Oakes > Many thanks for the tip. In addition to labeling, I have found the edges, > corners of my "paper" books becoming tattered and torn. The only solutions > I could come up with were........don't use them. That doesn't work. Use > them........cover them in clear contac paper. Also good to keep labels on. > I covered with contac paper right over them. Aren't we geniuses? > > Elaine suhre ______________________________

What can I do for one of my Family History books that the pages came loose and fall out? They seem to have been glued in by the printer. At the price I paid for the book the pages shouldn't be coming out. Thanks for any help. Lois