The Fentress County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of history and family geneology in Fentress County, TN. A newsletter is produced once each quarter in order to provide historical and geneological information and to be a forum for communication with those who desire to learn more about county history, and about genology and family information. A monthly meeting is held in the Fentress County Library each fourth Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The Society is having a membership drive during the week of September 11-16 as a means of letting people know about the goals and purposes of the Historical Society, and to invite interested persons to share in those goals and purposes. Society members will be in the Fentress County Library Conference Room on Saturday, September 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to talk with anyone about membership in the Society. Inquiries may be directed to Myra Smith, President, Fentress County Historical Society, P. O. Box 1431, Jamestown, TN 38556, or email at genie2_38556@yahoo.com. Willie Beaty Fentress County Historical Society member

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/678.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Write me at County historian Richard W. Pierce; 316 pierce road; Byrdstown, TN and I will help you. Do you have a pictuere of Alex.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/678.1.1.1 Message Board Post: There is an Alexander H. Glass (b. abt. 1863) on the 1870 Metcalfe County, KY Census. Edmunton Precinct, Page 28, Household 182. This is the only one I've found on the census that is close to his birth date that was born in KY (on the 1900 census, it lists that the children's father was born in KY). Also see the 1880 Metcalfe County, KY Census : ED# 192, Edmonton Precinct, Page 17, Household 175 On the 1900 Census, I do not find an Alex/Alexander Glass born about 1863 anywhere on the census records, so possibly he is the one above that you are searching for, since your Alex Glass was born in 1863 and died in 1898. The one in Metcalfe County, KY is the son of Lewis and Mary Glass.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/678.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. I am trying to help a friend gather information on her family history. Donna Ella or Donna Eller Glass married Robert E. Lee Brannum, who was her Great-Grandfather, Alex Brannum was her Grandfather. I know Alex Glass married Lou Martin. First, I am trying to determine who the parents of Alex were. I know he was born in 1863, but I do not know who his family was. I believe that Alex and Lou had seven children. Five of which I have names. Mable, Ephraim, Donna, Charles and John. According to the 1900 census Lou claimed she was widowed and had seven children with five still living. In the 1910 census she claimed she had eight children with five living. Any information that would help, would be most appreciated. Thank you, Karen Coffey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/678.1 Message Board Post: i KNOW OF THIS FAMILY WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/679.1 Message Board Post: I have lots of information I would love to share. My Grandpa was Wesley Dowdy son of Wesley Kerney. I also have lots of photos that my Aunt Deanna Dowdy Palaschak has shared with me. Email me at Harrismaha@aol.com.

Hi Folks, You all know me as a genealogy detective trying to solve the mystery of my Arney ancestors, more specifically, Jacob Arney. It seems the more pieces of the puzzle I find, the more confusing it seems to get. First, it was believed that Jacob Arney was the son of Frederick Ernigh, who arrived in the USA in 1732. A piece of the puzzle provided by Tom Rider, proved that could NOT be a possibility. So, by tracing my ancestors backwards, Peter Arney was born in Tryon County, NC in 1772. Peter later moved to Virginia before settling in Tennessee. Documentation (his will) shows that Jacob Arney died in 1784 in Lincoln County, NC. Documentation (his will) shows that Peter's brother, Christian (born in 1750 in York County, PA), died in 1834 in Lincoln County, NC. Documentation shows (tax rolls) that Peter Arney was in Jackson County, TN in 1802. Now, I just received information I had not seen or had access to before that throws a "potential" bombshell into this possibility. In an article submitted by Cloyd Arney on Jacob and Elizabeth Arney. It is published in the Overton County History Book. Here is an interesting exert: "Jacob Arney, born 1750 in Pennsylvania, married Elizabeth-. They had one son Peter, born 1772 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. The family moved to Wythe County, Virginia, from there they moved in 1799 to Jackson County, Tennessee. Jacob purchased land near the Obey River near what is known as Duncan Bottom. After Clay, Overton, and Pickett Counties were formed, it was located in the edge of Pickett County, TN." First of all, it states that Jacob Arney was born in 1750. If so, he could NOT possibly be the father of Christian Arney also born in 1750. Secondly, it states that Jacob Arney moved with Peter to Virginia and on to Tennessee purchasing land around 1799. If so, he could NOT possibly be the same Jacob Arney (father of Christian and Peter Arney) who died in Lincoln County, NC in 1784, could he! So, you see sometimes the more you find, the more confusing it can get. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you. Sincerely, Stan Arney Wichita, KS Stanley Arney Wichita, KS Researching my Arney heritage, looking for definitive tangible proof of each of their existence, so we KNOW the truth and can share it with others. Building a website that will make it easier for those who come after me to find their Arney lineage at www.arneygenealogy.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/680 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information about the Farley family of Tennessee? My grandfather's name was General Houston Farley.

I have UNKNOWN Kearney married Minta "Minnie" Pile. Minnie b. abt 1876. They had three children (at least): Obe Kearney Ruby Kearney Dora Kearney m. Gifford Davidson. UNKNOWN Kearney and Minta "Minnie" Pile Kearney lived on Holbert Creek in a log house on the north side of 127 just below the series of curves where Whittenburgs lived. Minta Pile was the daughter of Jefferson Pile and Elizabeth Flowers. I'm pretty sure that the old log house was built by Jefferson Pile or was bought with about 20 acres of land from Zilpha Holbert Beaty. Have copy of deed, but not sure if it included the house or not. Sadly, this house has been torn down, but was standing until the nineteen sixties, and was owned by Gifford and Dora Kearney Davidson. This land was owned by Manson Flowers (Elizabeth's father) prior to and during the civil war. Willie ----- Original Message ----- From: <alcdavidson@wmconnect.com> To: <TNPICKET-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 8:08 AM Subject: [TNPICKET-L] Davidsons, Kerneys > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VgB.2ACE/679 > > Message Board Post: > > Would like any or all information I can get on the Davidson and Kerney > families of Pickett County, Tennessee or other counties around there. > Thanks! > > > ==== TNPICKET Mailing List ==== > To contact the list Coordinator > Shawn Gray Mailto:octk@netzero.com or > Richard M. Howland. mailto:richpump@sbcglobal.net > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VgB.2ACE/679 Message Board Post: Would like any or all information I can get on the Davidson and Kerney families of Pickett County, Tennessee or other counties around there. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/675.1 Message Board Post: Sandra, Glen was my grandfather. I remember Uncle Curt. He came and spent a few weeks here at Grandma and Pa's. I don't have alot on the Melton's but some. Would like to talk with you sometime. karamiah90@hotmail.com

Gerri and list, Okay, I just read Howard Groce's directions, and he has given better directions from Byrdstown. Go by his directions. Willie ----- Original Message ----- From: <gerriwoodwin@cox.net> To: <TNPICKET-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 9:28 AM Subject: [TNPICKET-L] directions to howard cem. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/677 > > Message Board Post: > > Could anyone give me directions from Byrdstown to the Howard Cem. in > Pickett Co.? I've been told that it is a very old cemetery and is located > in a very out of the way place. Thanks. > > > ==== TNPICKET Mailing List ==== > To contact the list Coordinator > Shawn Gray Mailto:octk@netzero.com or > Richard M. Howland. mailto:richpump@sbcglobal.net > >

Gerri, I went to the Pickett County Library (by the way, they are now in their new location on West Main Street just west of the Regions Bank - very nice!) and looked in Richard Pierce's cemetery book "Gone but not quite forgotten" and this is what it has on the Howard Cemetery: Located on Crickett Creek, about 2.4 miles from old barn at Robbinstown. There are approximately 25 graves; only two are properly marked. Marked graves: 1. Eliga Smith 04 March 1854 27 May 1910. Son of George W. and Judith Garrett Smith; Brother to John "Booher" Smith of Monroe TN. 2. Mary Howard Smith 25 January 1850 20 January 1928 Eliga and Mary Smith are the grandparents of Cecil Smith of Grimsley in Fentress Co., TN. Cecil was born and raised on Tater's Hill. He stated he has five brothers, one sister, one nephew and one cousin buried here with fieldstone marked graves. Fieldstone Marked Graves number approximately 23. Those identified include: 3. Earl Clinton SMith (stillborn) 19 May 1923 19 May 1923 4. Aufra Oldis (Alfred Otus) Smith 25 May 1921 11 September 1923 5. Arthur Smith (Stillborn) 23 December 1928 23 December 1928 6. Flossie Smith (Stillborn) 23 December 1929 23 December 1929 7. Denton Smith (stillborn) 23 October 1932 23 October 1932 8. Charles SMith (stillborn) 17 July 1937 17 July 1937 Special thanks to Cecil Smith for his help in supplying data. --- Gerri, I was told that this cemetery is off Robbinstown Road after you turn left at the intersection where Winningham road splits off. There is an old farm map in A. R. Hogue's History of Fentress County, TN, 1916 that shows where Crickett Creek is locate, and running into the East Fork of Obey River just north of Riverton. Getting from Byrdstown to Crickett Creek might take some more specific instructions than what I have, but I know that if you take the Moodyville Road east (325) toward Moodyville and turn right onto Faix Road and go to the top of the mountain where the road splits, and take the left split, and just keep on that road, it will take you to the area you want to be in. You would be looking for the intersection of Robbinstown and Winningham roads. It's a ways back there, but the road has recently been paved and is an excellent road for the country. Hope this is of some help, and if I can answer other questions, don't hesitate to ask. To other members of the list: If anyone knows that I have given the wrong instructions, please don't hestitate to correct it for Gerri. Willie ----- Original Message ----- From: <gerriwoodwin@cox.net> To: <TNPICKET-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 9:28 AM Subject: [TNPICKET-L] directions to howard cem. > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/677 > > Message Board Post: > > Could anyone give me directions from Byrdstown to the Howard Cem. in > Pickett Co.? I've been told that it is a very old cemetery and is located > in a very out of the way place. Thanks. > > > ==== TNPICKET Mailing List ==== > To contact the list Coordinator > Shawn Gray Mailto:octk@netzero.com or > Richard M. Howland. mailto:richpump@sbcglobal.net > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Glass / Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/678 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Alex Glass born 30 July 1863 and died 24 march 1898. He married Loucretia "Lou" Martin probably in 1887. He is suppose to be buried at Hatcher Hall, Overton County Tennessee. She is buried Smyrna Cemetery, Pickett County, Tennessee. Their Children were: Mable Clara, Ephraim "Guss", Donna Ella, Charles James, Johnnie Alex and two unknown children. I have found that Alex may have been the son of Lewis Franklin Glass or Barren county, Kentucky. I have not found evidenct that supports this. If anyone knows this Glass family, please let me know. Thank you, Karen Coffey

From Richard Pierce's book, "Gone But Not Quite Forgotten".............. Howard Cemetery- From Byrdstown, take South Main St. (Clark Mtn. Rd.). Travel 1.5 miles to top of hill. Turn east (left) at crossroads. Still on Clark Mtn. Rd, travel 3.3 miles. At intersection of Clark Mtn. Rd. and Robbins./Faix Rd., Turn southwest (right) onto Robbins/Faix Rd. Travel 8.9 miles. Turn onto Jeep trail. Travel about 1 mile. Turn south (right) onto another trail and travel about 0.1 mile. Richard's book also says that Howard Cemetery is located on Crickett Creek , about 2.4 miles from an old barn at Robbinstown. There are approximately 25 graves with only two being properly marked. Those are Eliga Smith 04 Mar 1854 to 27 May 1910 and Mary Howard Smith 25 Jan 1850 to 20 Jan 1928. Hope this helps. Howard Groce -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gerriwoodwin@cox.net Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 9:28 AM To: TNPICKET-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNPICKET-L] directions to howard cem. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/677 Message Board Post: Could anyone give me directions from Byrdstown to the Howard Cem. in Pickett Co.? I've been told that it is a very old cemetery and is located in a very out of the way place. Thanks. ==== TNPICKET Mailing List ==== To contact the list Coordinator Shawn Gray Mailto:octk@netzero.com or Richard M. Howland. mailto:richpump@sbcglobal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VgB.2ACE/677 Message Board Post: Could anyone give me directions from Byrdstown to the Howard Cem. in Pickett Co.? I've been told that it is a very old cemetery and is located in a very out of the way place. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VgB.2ACE/459.1.2 Message Board Post: Hello, Just to let a few people know. If your ancestors were not on the DAWES COMMISSION Book and there CDIB references then you really cannot claim you are of Native American. Alot of Indians back then would not even say they were Indian. There alot of people on this Website that are rude and should be a shame of there self. First of all if you "Family", says you are a decendent of CornBlossom or any other Indians. Then I would ask them to prove it. First, where's there Grandparents or others Certificate of Degree of Indain Blood. Also, If you are so called related then you should try to get a copy of your ancesters Department Of the Interior. Commission To The Five Civilized Tribes. Cherokee Nation. Your ancesters should be on there with a ROLL number. I have documents to show my family on the Daws Roll. My sibling and I are also. We are directly related to Chief Double head his wife Creat Priber. There child Cornblossom. Creat Priber's parents Gottilieb and Clogoittah, Her parents Cheif Moytoy and his Father Great Eagle. Clogoittah brother was Oconostota(Have pic). CornBlossom married George (Jacab) Troxell(Big Jake). There children were Peter and Betsy (They had more). Back to Cheif Bouble head and Creat Priber They had GU-LU-STU-YU Gu-LU-STU-YU married Samuel Riley They had Lucy Riley. Lucy Riley married Owen Brady. Kids Samuel Riley Brady Samuel married Sallie Prince Kids Charles Adelaide William "Foil" Brady Sallie did not give birth to William "liza"Did) ADELAIDE 1842 Born in Wagnor married Richard Lafayette Southerlin , Nashville,Tn. May 21st, 1841. He was in Prisom for Murder. I have documnents to provew all of this. Richard and Adelaide Kids were Bettie 1879 Earnest Louis Oct 4, 1882. Born Wagnor Indian Terrotory. Some reason there Aunt Lucinda Brady too care of them. Earnest married Addie Meeks(Meaks). KIds 9 of them. Jimmie L. Southerland ( Southerlin was changes to Southerland at this time). Jimmie married Carmen Cantu Kids Christi Ann Southerland- Abarca (My sister). John Arthur Southerland ( My brother). Stephenie R. Southerland- Martinez (Me). Anyone that needs more info contact me. Thanks