fyi ----- Original Message ----- From: Billie R. McNamara <mcnamara@usit.net> To: <Recipient list suppressed> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 9:11 PM Subject: [KnoxCoTN] Please be on the lookout for stolen museum items > If you wander around museums, private collections, auctions, flea markets, > antique stores, or what-have-you, please keep your eye out for some unique, > irreplaceable treasures that were stolen from Glenmore Victorian Mansion, > Jefferson City (Jefferson County), Tennessee, on Saturday, January 8. > > We believe the items have left the immediate area, but you never can be sure. > > http://web.utk.edu/~kizzer/glenmore/theft > > Thank you. > > Please also spread the word on lists wherever you feel it is appropriate. Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

Becky, No, the name I am searching is George HENDERSON between 1840-185? I found him and his wife, Eliza on the 1850 census and this is the last record that I have of them. Their children are listed on the 1860 census in Ill. Good luck in your search while you're in Polk County. I'm excited for you that you're getting to go. Debbie

Debbie, I am researching Adams, Yoder and Varner. Are these any of your names? Becky

Becky, Which surnames are you researching in Polk County? Debbie (also from Michigan)

You might also want to check out the Historical Library Branch in Cleveland. They also have alot of resources for surrounding Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <LITTLETN@aol.com> To: <TNPOLK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2000 3:34 PM Subject: Re: {not a subscriber} Re: [TNPOLK] Searching > The PCHGS is in Benton, TN. They are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and > Saturday from 11:00am until 3:00 pm. It is located next door to the new > Benton Post Office. For directions, you might wish to contact the PCHGS. The > e-mail address is pchgs@wingnet.net > > > Connie > > > ==== TNPOLK Mailing List ==== > ~~~~~POLK COUNTY, TN MAIL LIST~~~~~ > TNGENWEB POLK COUNTY, TN site http://www.tngenweb.org/polk >

Hi I am looking for the following families in Polk co Tn,also lived in Blount co,Cocke co ,Monroe co. LEMING LEMMINGS LEMONS HARBISON MCCOY Jesse Leming md Nancy Harbison 1818 Cocke co Tn James H.Leming md Jane MCCOY abt 1842 probably in Cocke co or Polk co. James H.Leming & Jane were in Polk co Tn 1850 census. Thanks, sandy

The PCHGS is in Benton, TN. They are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am until 3:00 pm. It is located next door to the new Benton Post Office. For directions, you might wish to contact the PCHGS. The e-mail address is pchgs@wingnet.net Connie

In a message dated 1/8/00 10:38:21 AM Central Standard Time, becky@iFlint.com writes: << Shortly I am going to be in the area and was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas of a good place to do some research. Any ideas will greatly be appreciated >> Becky, Easy,if you want to do research in Polk Co.,TN....Visit the Polk County Historical & Genealogy Society..LOT's of info there, and very friendly volunteers. Connie

Hello everyone, Shortly I am going to be in the area and was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas of a good place to do some research. Any ideas will greatly be appreciated. Thanks, Becky in Michigan

just go to Polk County and scroll down to bottom and select the letters option... it'll work then. Becky G.

FYI ----- Original Message ----- > <forwards removed> > The Tennessee State Library & Archives is pleased to announce that the index > to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications is now available on our web > site. > > Tennessee Confederate Pensions were first offered to soldiers in 1891. In > 1905 Confederate widows became eligible. The files created by the Pension > Board include original applications with data about the soldier's life and > service. Many files also contain correspondence and other paperwork related > to the claim. > > The index is found at: > http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/pension.htm > > Librarian Ronald Lee was, as usual, the driving force behind getting this > information converted to a computerized format. Charise Artis, a student > intern from Tenn. State University, was also instrumental in helping complete > the project. We plan to post additional lists sorted by military unit and > by county of residence. Ron is leaving for a much-deserved vacation and will > work on those when he returns. > > Let us know if you find this information helpful, or if you have suggestions > for improving the site. Positive feedback not only bolsters our enthusiasm > to put forth the extra effort required for these massive projects, but also > helps make our case when it comes to budget time. > > Chuck Sherrill > Director, Public Services > Tenn. State Library & Archives > work e-mail csherrill@mail.state.tn.us > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Community email addresses: > Post message: TN-all@onelist.com > Subscribe: TN-all-subscribe@onelist.com > Unsubscribe: TN-all-unsubscribe@onelist.com > List owner: TN-all-owner@onelist.com > TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

I'm having a very hard time with this address! :) http://www.tngennet.org/polk/letters.htm Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Cathy Hall <cat5hall@email.msn.com> To: <TNPOLK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 8:34 PM Subject: [TNPOLK] Williamson Letters > Thanks to Janeane Herring for sharing her letters from "Uncle Williamson"! > Check them out at > http://www/tngennet.org/polk/letters.htm > > Happy 2000! > Cathy Hall > Grand Island, NY > > TNGenWeb Bradley County > http://www.tngennet.org/bradley > Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: > TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com > TNGenWeb Polk County > http://www.tngennet.org/polk > Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List > TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com > > > > > ==== TNPOLK Mailing List ==== > ~~~~~POLK COUNTY, TN MAIL LIST~~~~~ > TNGENWEB POLK COUNTY, TN site http://www.tngenweb.org/polk >

Thanks to Janeane Herring for sharing her letters from "Uncle Williamson"! Check them out at http://www/tngennet.org/polk/letters.htm Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

Thanks to Hilton Estes, we have added the bible records of the Smith/Lawson family to the Bradley site. It will be linked from the Polk site, also, but not yet. http://www.tngennet.org/bradley/b_smithfbr.htm Thanks, Hilton! Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

oops! http://www.tngennet.org/polk/letters.htm Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <LITTLETN@aol.com> To: <cat5hall@email.msn.com> Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2000 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [TNPOLK] New page! > In a message dated 1/2/00 8:14:19 AM Central Standard Time, > cat5hall@email.msn.com writes: > > << Everyone can check it out at > > http://www.tngennet.org/polk/letter.htm >> > Says page cannot be found!!! Tried it 4 times..???? > > Connie

Thanks to Nicole Pinson for submitting a Nicholson ancestor's letter to the Polk site pertaining to Polk history! We all appreciate it! Everyone can check it out at http://www.tngennet.org/polk/letter.htm Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

All's well between the bridges! Hope your celebration was safe and filled with fireworks! Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

Must be having some real problems..Check out theses e-mail bounces from the Polk Co, TN mail list....This is happening on lots of other lists also. Guess Bell South is working on the Y2K problem. ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- eprice@bellsouth.net catinjax@bellsouth.net onyxkix@bellsouth.net hoboz@bellsouth.net Connie Baumann Asst CC - Polk Co, TN

FYI > If you have any information or are interested in responding, please do so > directly to Billie McNamara at the following address: mcnamara@usit.net > ================================================ > We've come across a fabulous heirloom at our shop. It's about 2 feet x 3 > feet, fancy Victorian framed, printed with gold lettering on black paper, > death memorial with this inscription: > > Dear Parents > Thomas Hodges died February 1893 age 84 (b. 1809) > Catherine Hodges died February 1892 age 65 (b. 1827) > > I've found a potential family in the 1850 Jefferson County census: > > Thomas Hodge, age 38 (b. 1812) > wife Catherine, age 25 (b. 1825) > Sarah, age 7 > Rufus M., age 6 > Mary A., age 5 > Thomas, age 3 > Nancy, age 1 > > They lived between Augustus French's family and Henry Van Dyke's family. > > Please pass this around to Hodge(s) researchers you may know of. We'd like > for this treasure to find its way back into the family fold, rather than > the hands of a collector. > Happy 2000! Cathy Hall Grand Island, NY TNGenWeb Bradley County http://www.tngennet.org/bradley Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Bradley Mail List: TNBRADLE-L-request@rootsweb.com TNGenWeb Polk County http://www.tngennet.org/polk Subscribe/Unsubscribe to Polk Mail List TNPOLK-L-request@rootsweb.com

Hello Everyone, I'd like to welcome you to the new & updated Our Southern AKINS website: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~catinjax/akins/ We are researching the Ancestors & Descendants of James AKINS, Sr. 1631-1713 of Henrico Co., VA which includes his great-grandson, Lewis, who died in Laurens Co., SC. Our Southern AKINS migrated from VA thru NC, SC, GA, TN, AR, FL & beyond.......We have posted the allied surnames throughout our webpages of Family Outlines & research notes.....so, if you find a possible connection, please join our Email List: AKINS-L. You'll find instructions on how to join right off of our main page...We have a spirited group of experienced researchers who will help you narrow the field......including our folks at The Clan AKINS Society. Our Southern AKINS assembles raw data covering all Southern states including numerous spelling variations: Aiken, Eakin, Aikin, Ackin.... both with & without the "S"...just to name a few; but no ADKINS or ATKINS...those are different folks. It's a one-stop resource for much needed AKINS info.... Here is a very brief sampling of our allied surnames: ANDERSON, BARTON, BAUGH, BOGGS, BOWERS, BRACKETT, BYERS, CANTRELL, CAVENDER, CHAPMAN, CHASTAIN, CROWE, DANIEL, DUCKWORTH, ENGLAND, GALLOWAY, GILLESPIE, GREEN, GREGORY, HILL, HOGSETT, KELLEY, KEVILLE, McCRAVEY, MARSHBANKS, MOORE, NICHOLSON, NUNNERLY, OLIVER, O'QUINN, ORR, OSBORN, PATTERSON, PHILLIPS, POWELL, REECE, RICE, SCRUGGS, SMITH, SPELLINGS, STEVENS, STEPHENS, WOMACK, & YOUNG Hope you all will come by for a visit..... Happy New Year!!! CAT Our Southern AKINS Website & Email List Owner -- Carol Ann "Cat" Tindell Jacksonville Beach, FL C.A.T.'s Southern Genealogy: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~catinjax/ Researching: AKINS, BERRY, BOWERS, BROOKS, DANIEL, JOHNSON, ROBERTS & WOOD{S}