Thanks to both Edna and Nancy for their replies. I am having a very hard time documenting information published in a book, THE RUNYON GENEALOGY, which contains most of the information published and known about the John Masoner and Massie Runyn family. I have been unable to document any of the citations or rather comments the Runyon's have listed. Most of the Masoner researchers have accepted the Runyon information as fact but it just doesn't add up to what I have been able to find. Again thanks for your help. Jean Masoner jmasoner@isc-durant.com Editor THE NEW MASONER MONITOR http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Brumfield ---------- > Jean, > I find no deed record in Rhea through 1831 where anyone named Masoner/Masner > bought or sold land. Based on the book "Deed Books A,B,C,D,E" for Rhea > County 1808-1831 published by Rhea Historical Society. > Edna >

Does anyone on the list have access to deeds or land records? I am trying to verify some information. 1827 John Masoner is taxed for 160 acres, his son Isaac has 480 acres, and another son, Tavenor has 160 acres. 1828 and 1829 tax list shows John and Isaac with 560 acres. Tavenor is supposed to have sold his land to Isaac and went to GA. I need to find copies of the deeds or land records to verify this information. The 1830 Rhea Co. census shows John Masoner with 1 male 30-40 and 1 male 60-70; 1 female 5-10, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 70-80 Some family researchers say that this is John Masoner, Jr. (no record found by me of a John, Jr.), with John, Sr. living with him. I disagree and believe that it is John Masoner, born 1760-1770, wife Massie (Runyon), living with them would be son, Tavenor with an unknown first wife and young daughter. I am searching for proof that Tavenor went to GA and was not in Rhea Co. in 1830. He is not listed on the 1830 GA census index. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Jean Masoner jmasoner@isc-durant.com Editor THE NEW MASONER MONITOR http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Brumfield

Am looking for someone with info on William Smith, founder of Smiths Crossroads. His wife and children paricularly. I believe I am descended from him and am trying to verify this.Any help greatly appreciated. Gail

As we're all scratching around looking for contacts out of state who might help us with our research, just want to pass along an experience I've had with one of them.. There's a gentleman out there who will research anything within 200 miles of Fort Worth and do it with enthusiasm. I found him to be very reasonable, about half what the others charge, very thorough, dependable, and doesn't drag his feet getting it done. I know it's frustrating when the info needed isn't to be found on the internet and this is one of the ways I've used to get around that. I'm not a middleman for him but just wanted to pass along some good news and relate a refreshing experience when it comes to hiring work done out of state. His name is Mike Patterson and his email address is: marimike@flash.net Edna Clack

Hello, I am seeking any information regarding a Chastain family in Rhea County around the 1870's and before, in particuliar, I'm amd looking for information on a Susan Elizabeth Chastain b. c.1835 TN., she is said to have married a man by the name of Solomon. Any information would be greatly appreciated! W.G. Wyrick

The email address I gave you for Cherel was for someone else, so please, if you wish to contact Cherel, use this address. cherel@east-tennessee-history.org Sorry for the confusion. Edna Clack

I keep forgetting to tell the researchers on this list of a great booklet that's out on James Hubbert and his descendants, Matthew being one of them. I'm not a descendant but read every word, totally enthralled. Ole James was truly a frontier character. It's 31 pages and was put together by Cherel Bolin Henderson of the ETHS. The last email address I have for her is rhyne@east-tennessee-history.org If that is no longer valid, just send to the ETHS, she's an officer. That's East TN Hist Soc Her snail mail address as published in this booklet in 1997 is P.O. Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901. Title "James Hubbert, Epic Frontiersman, The Tennessee Years" I have no idea if she sells them, I have no financial interest in it in any way, just wanted you to know of an extremely well put together source for the early Hubbert family. Edna

Does anyone have any information of Temperance Hall located in Meigs Co.? I have an undocumented citation that Temperance Hall was built by Isaac MASONER/MASNER in 1832. I would like to confirm this citation if possible. Thaks. Jean Masoner jmasoner@isc-durant.com Editor THE NEW MASONER MONITOR http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Brumfield

In a message dated 9/27/99 11:33:11 PM Central Daylight Time, suzannecrawford@worldnet.att.net writes: << How about "Aura Lea"??? Suzanne >> Suzanne, You are absolutely correct!!! <APPLAUSE> Connie Baumann Asst. CC - Polk Co, TN http://www.tngenweb.org/polk/ List Moderator for TNPOLK-L

In a message dated 9/28/99 5:57:20 AM Central Daylight Time, debi@fuse.net writes: << Subj: Re: [TNPOLK] Re: [SE-TN] Civil War Poem/Song- A CHALLENGE Date: 9/28/99 5:57:20 AM Central Daylight Time From: debi@fuse.net (Debi) Reply-to: debi@fuse.net To: LITTLETN@aol.com The song was AURA LEE. I believe it was written by George R. Poulton. It was written around 1861, or at least that is when the sheet music was printed up in Cincinnati, Ohio. There are about 3 sets of lyrics that go with the song. West Points class adopted the song in 1865 as "Army Blue." Debi >> Debi, Thanks for all the details on the song. You aer correct, it is AURA LEE. <APPLAUSE> Connie Baumann Asst. CC - Polk Co, TN http://www.tngenweb.org/polk/ List Moderator for TNPOLK-L http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/a/u/Connie-J-Baumann/index.html Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like nobody's watching. Surnames: HOWELL, WOMACK, NICHOLSON

Whoever asked for the Clark lookup, please send the request again. Edna Clack "Undocumented genealogy is just a mish-mash of words."

No, but I am dying to know. Please, someone, post the answer soon. Nancy Custer ----- Original Message ----- From: <LITTLETN@aol.com> To: <TNRHEA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 8:44 PM Subject: Re: [SE-TN] Civil War Poem/Song- A CHALLENGE > Everyone recognizes the song, "Love Me Tender".by Elvis.Anyone know where > that music originated?? It was a Civil War song..THE CHALLENGE....Can anyone > tell me the name of Civil War Song?? Was sung by all the Civil War > participants, Union & Confederate.. > > Connie Baumann > Asst. CC - Polk Co, TN > http://www.tngenweb.org/polk/ > List Moderator for TNPOLK-L >

Everyone recognizes the song, "Love Me Tender".by Elvis.Anyone know where that music originated?? It was a Civil War song..THE CHALLENGE....Can anyone tell me the name of Civil War Song?? Was sung by all the Civil War participants, Union & Confederate.. Connie Baumann Asst. CC - Polk Co, TN http://www.tngenweb.org/polk/ List Moderator for TNPOLK-L

i would appreciated look up on minton family in rhea counly tn any help would be greatly appreciated .i would like a copy of these thank you martha weeduck@webtv.net

Willie: 1870 Rhea County Census: Preston J Welch 36 (Shoemaker), Elendor 24, Mary A. 6, Rachel J. 3, Joseph L. 2, George W. 5/12, Rachel WHELER 58, Caroline WHELER 12 2-4-23 This George W appears again in 1880: Preston Welch 43 (Shoemaker), Ellen 33, Mary 14, Rachel 12, Joseph 11, George 10, Addie 9, Nellis 7, Anna 5, John 2 2-23-190 No mention of Preston's marriage, no further mention of George W. thru 1900. Rhea County 1860: William Myers 42 (PA), Nancy 33, (VA), George 18, Mary 14, Abigail 12, Catharine 9, William 8, Susan 6, Alexander 2, Samuel 4/12 8-17-119 Rhea County 1830: George Myers 00011-20002 p. 354 George does not appear again all the way thru 1900. Meigs County 1850 Christopher Myers 60 (VA)(Farmer), Lydia 58 (VA), Hiram 21,(Farmer), George 17, Henderson 14, Nancy 12 p. 728-120 Lesly Myers 43 (Farmer), Indianna 38, George B. 18 Lydia Ann 15, William R. 13, Mary E. 12, Pleasant 9, James 8, Racheal E. 6, Christopher 3, Eliza N. 2, Noah E. 1 p. 728-119 Meigs County: Marriages G. W. Myers to Nannie Bunch, Jun 20, 1898 (Jun 26), N A Atchley MG 6-458 George Myers to Lewisa Jane Clowse, Aug 14, 1856, Thos Mitts S 1860: Geo Myers 28, Wm A 2, Jas W 1 1-4-28 This is the George that married Lewisa Clowse in 1856, she must have died about 1858. This George does not appear again thru 1900. 1900: George Myers 28 (Jun 1871-M 1), Nannie 26 (May 1874-M 1-1-1), James 1 (May 1898), Jane MYERS 46 (m) (Jun 1853-Wd 1-1), Minza LYLES -- (--)(Servant) 3-35A-177 It shows here that James is 1 and born in May 1898, a month before George and Nannie were married. If he is really one year old then the birthdate should be 1899. Also in Meigs County: G W Welch to Nancy Fillpot, Sep 10, 1880 (Sep 11), W. Webb S, no MG/JP 3-285 Hope some of this helps Larry >Willie Smith wrote: > > Need info on the Catherine Welch from the 1860 Rhea County census. I >have tried to post this to the Welch list but for some reason, none of >my postings get through at all. I am trying to find out who her >husband was. Her son-in-law was William Myers, my third >great-grandfather. Do the indexed deed records of Rhea County contain >any info on the WELCH and MYERS families? William Myers was listed next >door as a "shoe maker". They were in Roane County in 1842, when William >married Catherine's daughter, Nancy Mary Welch. Was there a George W. >Myers or George W. Welch in Roane or Rhea Counties? William named his >oldest child George W. Myers. > Would greatly appreciate your help!

Need info on the Catherine Welch from the 1860 Rhea County census. I have tried to post this to the Welch list but for some reason, none of my postings get through at all. I am trying to find out who her husband was. Her son-in-law was William Myers, my third great-grandfather. Do the indexed deed records of Rhea County contain any info on the WELCH and MYERS families? William Myers was listed next door as a "shoe maker". They were in Roane County in 1842, when William married Catherine's daughter Nancy Mary Welch. Was there a George W. Myers or George W. Welch in Roane or Rhea Counties? William named his oldest child George W. Myers. Would greatly appreciate your help!

Linda, 1920 Rhea County Census: 1st District ED 94 38-39 James B. LAMON, 30, TN, TN, TN Ethel K. 31, TN, TN, TN Isabell S. 5, TN, TN, TN 44-45 Samuel J. Lemons 44, TN, TN, TN Rosie N. 30, TN, TN, TN Ruth L. 8, TN, TN, TN Harold R. 1, TN, TN, TN 58-59 Samuel Lemons 75, TN, KY, TN Nancy A. 50, TN, TN, TN Willie 20, TN, TN, TN Nettie 15, TN, TN, TN Theodore 13, TN, TN, TN 94-100 Addison LEMONS, 60, TN, US, US Betty 55, TN, US, US 95-101 Jasper Lemons 48, TN, TN, TN Cora A. 32, TN, TN, TN Lena M. 12, TN, TN, TN Minnie 10, TN, TN, TN Mattie 8, TN, TN, TN Franklin 3, TN, TN, TN 2nd Civil District, ED 95 227- Frank Lemons 47, TN, TN, TN Maggie 43, TN, TN, TN Roger 21, TN, TN, TN Jess 16, TN, TN, TN Foley 14, TN, TN, TN Abbie 11, TN, TN, TN Bonnie 7, TN, TN, TN Ella POWELL, 40, TN, TN, TN Sister-in-law 4th Civil District, Jan 3, 1920, ED 101 Family/House numbers went from 238-239 to 139-140, so all numbers after 238-239 are 100 numbers off, but probably shows the wrong numbers on the actual census. 206-209 James LAMON, 58, IL, IN, NY Book Agent Lillian 50, IL, IL, OH James 20, OH, IL, IL Hope that helps. Larry Linda cassidy Doyle wrote: > > wondering if anyone has look up on rhea co tn for 1900,1910,1920 > marriage, and census on lemons also need for 1800 to 1850 and 1850 to > 1900 would appreciate any help ON LEMONS FAMILY LAMON/LAMOND. THANKS > VERY MUCH TENNANNY-LINDA

Jean, This possibly might be Calvin's son John: Rhea County 1900 Census: John Atkinson 53 (May 1847-T/NC/NC-M 19), Isabel 50 (July 1849-M 19-5-5), James E 18 (Apr 1881), Martha E 17 (Feb 1883), Viera E. 12 (Nov 1887), Alace H. 10 (Jul 1889), Catharine M. 8 (sep 1891) 5-236A-158 * *John married Belle (Isabel?) Fike on Dec 24, 1879, Meigs County. There is a John Atkinson 45 and family also in the Meigs County 1850 census with a son John 3, this also could be the John above. This John 45 and wife Elizabeth 45 appear in 1850 thru 1880 census for Meigs County. Miscellaneous-- Meigs C. B. Atikinson: Clerk (?) 1844 Larry Jean Masoner wrote: > > I know this is a list for Rhea Co. but am hoping that someone can help with > a couple of Meigs Co. families. I have the following information: > > Calvin B. Atkinson married Elizabeth A. Masoner, 27 or 30 Dec 1847. They > appear on the 1850 Meigs co. census with a son, John N. Then I don't find > them in any other Meigs Co census. > > Anyone have any information on them? > > I also have James Long married Ruth E. Masoner 28 July 1842. They do not > appear on the 1850 Meigs Co. census. Does anyone know where they went? > > Any help or clues would be greatly appreciated. > > Jean Masoner > jmasoner@isc-durant.com > Editor THE NEW MASONER MONITOR > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Brumfield

I say AMEN to Linda's request for using the subject line...with all the porno and gambling and rip-off mailings, I hesitate to open mail I don't recognize, and an obvious subject line makes it much easier...MJ

Will, I don't see a marriage for Catherine Welch in Rhea prior to 1900, neither do I find her in any census for Rhea. Edna