I am looking for Leander Mathis b. N.C.1836 d.1922 at Evensville, Tn. buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Leander's first wife was Tennessee Jordan children are as listed in 1860 census: Mary M. Mathis 2 1/2 ** md, James M. Thurman my ggrandparents Cindy age 42 (mother of Leander Benjamin age 19 (brother to Leander 1880 census John Mathis age 17 Martha Mathis 15 Thomas Mathis 13 James Mathis 11 Samuel 9 Daniel 6 Leander later married Emmaline Jordan. Would love to know if anyone is related to thid faamily. Thanks Bettye

The past 2 years has been a most memorable experience for me & I have each of you to thank for that time. It has become necessary for me to unsub to the lists to which I belong for family reasons. You have helped me through some pretty tough times & you have shared some joyous events. For this I thank each of you. If there is a way, in the future, that I can return I will try to do that. That does not appear to be feasible in the near future but Heavenly Father works in wonderous ways. May to good Lord watch between thee & me, until we meet again... Bonnie F. (no address)

Was hoping someone might look at the 1850 census for an Ivey family as follows: Ivey, Robert 25 Margaret 17 Rachel Ann 3 This family is shown with other children in 1860 in Campbell Co., TN census in Jellico ~ my father's birthplace. However, my grandfather was born in Rhea Co., TN and I was hoping this might have been where the Ivey/Brock connection began for my g-grandparents (Sarah E. Ivey and James Brock). It would also be interesting to know if James Brock's family (my g-grandfather) shows in the 1850 Rhea Co. census. I have no information on his parents; however, I do know two of James' siblings' names ~ Will and Andrew (don't know when they might have been born, however). I do know that James was born in June 1857. James and Sarah were married in 1876 but I have no idea as to the location of their marriage. Any information on these family members would be very helpful. Thanks, Donna (Brock) Strong

Nancy, Back to thinking again ... Would you be able to look for me and see when/if James Brock and/or Sarah Ivey or Brock might appear in Rhea County? I have no idea at this point if their families both began in Rhea County OR if they might have moved there after their marriage (another date I am unaware of). The only information I have is from one of their son's death certificates ~ stating, James Brock was born in Kentucky; Sarah Ivey, Tennessee. I can tell you this: Together, they had six children: Arthur (supposedly, the oldest); Caroline (eventually married William "Wild Bill" Henry ~ she died at a "very young" age); William Coleman (b: 2/24/1886, Rhea Springs, Rhea Co., TN ~ my grandfather); John (b: 8/28/1887, TN); Alma (b: 1896, Jellico, Campbell Co., TN); and Taylor, b: 1897, ???). Any information you might be able to provide for me would be REALLY helpful. Thanks, Donna (Brock) Strong Nancy Cole wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > I enjoy doing lookups, but in this case it will not be possible. As far > as anyone knows there is no 1890 census for any county or any state, just > the Veteren's and Widows census. > > By 1900 only a widow, Sarah Brock, is listed in Rhea County > and none of the Children you mention are in her household. > Nancy > > On Fri, 18 Jun 1999, Donna Strong wrote: > > > I am looking for information from the 1890 Rhea County census concerning > > the household of my grandfather, William Coleman Brock (b: 2/24/1886) in > > Rhea County. His parents were James Brock and Sarah Iv(e)y Brock. A > > brother, John Brock (also born in TN ~ possibly Rhea County), was born > > 8/28/1887. This census is not yet on-line and I would really appreciate > > it if someone could do a look up for me on this family. I've run into a > > MAJOR stumbling block on the birth years/places of James and Sarah; > > hopefully this would provide some information on that, as well as tell > > me if they were still in the Rhea County are in 1890. A sister, Alma > > Mae Brock, was born in 1895 in Campbell County, TN. > > > > Thanks so much, > > Donna (Brock) Strong > > Hamilton, Ohio > >

Looking for information the Pressnell's of Rhea County, TN. Father was William Riley Pressnell (Riley) born 5/1863, mother was Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rose Pressnell born 5/1864. They had the following children: Nora born 8/1883 Bertha born 6/3/1884 Mary Mae born 2/5/1891 (Mae) m. 12/21/1907 in Rhea County to William Walter Thompson. Edgar born 2/1894 Lawrence born 4/1896 Marie born 1903 The family was in the 1900 Rhea County census. They were also in the 1910 Meigs County and the 1920 Campbell County census. Because of the lack of a 1890 census, I am having one heck of a time tracing this family before 1900. Has anyone run across this family? Thanks Linda

Nancy, I confused you, I'm sure (after my message was sent back to me). "His MOTHER's father ..." The "His" refers to my uncle that I mention in the next line or two after ~ sorry about that. Sometimes this thing gets bigger than my brain, I think :-) Donna Donna Strong wrote: > > Nancy, > On the 1891 Widow's Census, does Sarah Brock show up there? Also, > what age is listed for her on the 1900 census? > Is there an 1880 census for Rhea County? If so, do James and Sarah > Brock show up there? If so, are there any children listed? What are > the childrens' ages and the ages of James and Sarah? > Our family Bible states James Brock died 12/15/1922 ~ well after the > 1900 census listing of Sarah as a widow (if it's the SAME Sarah Brock). > However, the Campbell County Death Index for 1914-25 does NOT list a > James Brock having died in 1922 (or any year between for that matter!). > His MOTHER's father died in November 1925 and I wonder if he's > remembering HIS death (my uncle was born in December 1920). If my > theory is right, James Brock may have widowed Sarah prior to 1900. I do > know that one daughter was born in 1895 in Campbell County. Hmmmm.... > > Much thanks, > Donna > > Nancy Cole wrote: > > > > Hi Donna, > > > > I enjoy doing lookups, but in this case it will not be possible. As far > > as anyone knows there is no 1890 census for any county or any state, just > > the Veteren's and Widows census. > > > > By 1900 only a widow, Sarah Brock, is listed in Rhea County > > and none of the Children you mention are in her household. > > Nancy > > > > On Fri, 18 Jun 1999, Donna Strong wrote: > > > > > I am looking for information from the 1890 Rhea County census concerning > > > the household of my grandfather, William Coleman Brock (b: 2/24/1886) in > > > Rhea County. His parents were James Brock and Sarah Iv(e)y Brock. A > > > brother, John Brock (also born in TN ~ possibly Rhea County), was born > > > 8/28/1887. This census is not yet on-line and I would really appreciate > > > it if someone could do a look up for me on this family. I've run into a > > > MAJOR stumbling block on the birth years/places of James and Sarah; > > > hopefully this would provide some information on that, as well as tell > > > me if they were still in the Rhea County are in 1890. A sister, Alma > > > Mae Brock, was born in 1895 in Campbell County, TN. > > > > > > Thanks so much, > > > Donna (Brock) Strong > > > Hamilton, Ohio > > >

Nancy, On the 1891 Widow's Census, does Sarah Brock show up there? Also, what age is listed for her on the 1900 census? Is there an 1880 census for Rhea County? If so, do James and Sarah Brock show up there? If so, are there any children listed? What are the childrens' ages and the ages of James and Sarah? Our family Bible states James Brock died 12/15/1922 ~ well after the 1900 census listing of Sarah as a widow (if it's the SAME Sarah Brock). However, the Campbell County Death Index for 1914-25 does NOT list a James Brock having died in 1922 (or any year between for that matter!). His MOTHER's father died in November 1925 and I wonder if he's remembering HIS death (my uncle was born in December 1920). If my theory is right, James Brock may have widowed Sarah prior to 1900. I do know that one daughter was born in 1895 in Campbell County. Hmmmm.... Much thanks, Donna Nancy Cole wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > I enjoy doing lookups, but in this case it will not be possible. As far > as anyone knows there is no 1890 census for any county or any state, just > the Veteren's and Widows census. > > By 1900 only a widow, Sarah Brock, is listed in Rhea County > and none of the Children you mention are in her household. > Nancy > > On Fri, 18 Jun 1999, Donna Strong wrote: > > > I am looking for information from the 1890 Rhea County census concerning > > the household of my grandfather, William Coleman Brock (b: 2/24/1886) in > > Rhea County. His parents were James Brock and Sarah Iv(e)y Brock. A > > brother, John Brock (also born in TN ~ possibly Rhea County), was born > > 8/28/1887. This census is not yet on-line and I would really appreciate > > it if someone could do a look up for me on this family. I've run into a > > MAJOR stumbling block on the birth years/places of James and Sarah; > > hopefully this would provide some information on that, as well as tell > > me if they were still in the Rhea County are in 1890. A sister, Alma > > Mae Brock, was born in 1895 in Campbell County, TN. > > > > Thanks so much, > > Donna (Brock) Strong > > Hamilton, Ohio > >

Hi Donna, I enjoy doing lookups, but in this case it will not be possible. As far as anyone knows there is no 1890 census for any county or any state, just the Veteren's and Widows census. By 1900 only a widow, Sarah Brock, is listed in Rhea County and none of the Children you mention are in her household. Nancy On Fri, 18 Jun 1999, Donna Strong wrote: > I am looking for information from the 1890 Rhea County census concerning > the household of my grandfather, William Coleman Brock (b: 2/24/1886) in > Rhea County. His parents were James Brock and Sarah Iv(e)y Brock. A > brother, John Brock (also born in TN ~ possibly Rhea County), was born > 8/28/1887. This census is not yet on-line and I would really appreciate > it if someone could do a look up for me on this family. I've run into a > MAJOR stumbling block on the birth years/places of James and Sarah; > hopefully this would provide some information on that, as well as tell > me if they were still in the Rhea County are in 1890. A sister, Alma > Mae Brock, was born in 1895 in Campbell County, TN. > > Thanks so much, > Donna (Brock) Strong > Hamilton, Ohio >

I am looking for information from the 1890 Rhea County census concerning the household of my grandfather, William Coleman Brock (b: 2/24/1886) in Rhea County. His parents were James Brock and Sarah Iv(e)y Brock. A brother, John Brock (also born in TN ~ possibly Rhea County), was born 8/28/1887. This census is not yet on-line and I would really appreciate it if someone could do a look up for me on this family. I've run into a MAJOR stumbling block on the birth years/places of James and Sarah; hopefully this would provide some information on that, as well as tell me if they were still in the Rhea County are in 1890. A sister, Alma Mae Brock, was born in 1895 in Campbell County, TN. Thanks so much, Donna (Brock) Strong Hamilton, Ohio

You're out of luck on the 1890 Rhea Census, doesn't exist. Edna Clack

Hi folks, For those of you who have been wondering where all those nice Rhea County books are from, I have finally gotten the publication list online with ordering information. it is linked from the main page under related links. Have fun and don't spend TOO much money. Nancy

Hi folks, If anyone knows this lady, please have her give me a holler...I have some good information for her but her address is mis configured. Thank You Nancy

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Earline, The only statement in the grant that could infer a bounding property owner is the statement: "....beginning at a Black Oak near a branch that leads by Brecton Proctor's.." I suppose that this could also infer that the branch was "Spears Branch." I have enclosed the complete copy below-as I can interpret it. "....beginning at a Black Oak near a branch that leads by Brecton Proctor's.." "on Cumberland Mountain" "on Spears Branch" "crossing Stage Road" "crossing Grimes Road" State of Tennessee No. 6444 200 Isaac McPherson’s Bledsoe Land Grant To all to whom these presents shall come greeting knowing that by virtue of Entry No. 97 and made in the office of the Entry Taker of Bledsoe County and entered on this 20 day of December 1832 pursuant to the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of the said state fiased (?) and on the 9th day of January 193? there is granted by the said state of Tennessee unto Isaac McPherson a certain tract or parcel or land containing two hundred acres by survey bearing date the 31st day of august 1836 lying in said county on Cumberland Mountain beginning at a black oak near a branch that leads by Brecton Proctors and black oak pointer then north 35 west crossing Spear’s Branch at 199.5 poles to the line in all 200 poles to a dead post oak and black oak pointer then south 55 east crossing the Stage road at 81 poles in all 160 poles to black oak on the side of a hill, then south 35 west crossing Grimes Road at 90 poles in all 200 poles to a white oak in the edge of a glade, then north 55 west 18? poles crossing the Stage Road to the beginning. With the hereditaments appurtenances to have and to hold the said tract parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Isaac McPherson and his heirs forever in witness whereof Newton Carmon (?) Governor of the state of Tennessee has hereunto set his hand and caused the great seal of the state to his office at Nashville on the 6th day of November 1838 and 63 years of our independence. Luke Lea, Secretary by the Governor Caimon (?) Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated. Paul WhitePaul@aol.com

Vivian Brinker, Your e-mails are still being returned. Larry System Administrator wrote: > > Your message > > To: Vivian Brinker > Subject: Re: Vivian Brinker > Sent: Mon, 24 May 1999 18:06:47 -0500 > > did not reach the following recipient(s): > > Vivian Brinker on Wed, 26 May 1999 18:12:25 -0500 > The recipient name is not recognized > MSEXCH:IMS:Today's Technology:TODAYS-TECH.COM:SERVER1 3499 > (000B0981) network error during host resolution > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: Vivian Brinker > Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 18:06:47 -0500 > From: "Larry A. Beach" <BANJOB@todays-tech.com> > To: Vivian Brinker <VIVIANB@RAVEN.CCC.CC.KS.US> > > Larry Beach > Rt 1 Box 370 > Long Lane, MO 65590 > > Larry

Does anyone know where a 1836 farm would be located in Bledsoe County if it's survey uses the following descriptions?: "on Cumberland Mountain" "on Spears Branch" "crossing Stage Road" "crossing Grimes Road" Anything will be appreciated. Paul WhitePaul@aol.com

Does anyone know where I can get any info on the Dayton Coal & Iron Co? My g-randfather worked there in the Montague mines and am trying to find any info on him I can. He worked there probably 1900 or before to about 1920. Would love to find any company records. Thanks Gail

Vivian, You e-mails are still coming back to me. Larry System Administrator wrote: > > Your message > > To: vivianb@raven.ccc.cc.ks.us > Subject: Re: [Fwd: Undeliverable: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's > Family] > Sent: Thu, 20 May 1999 18:16:29 -0500 > > did not reach the following recipient(s): > > vivianb@raven.ccc.cc.ks.us on Sun, 23 May 1999 18:00:59 -0500 > The recipient name is not recognized > MSEXCH:IMS:Today's Technology:TODAYS-TECH.COM:SERVER1 3499 > (000B0981) network error during host resolution > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: [Fwd: Undeliverable: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's Fami > ly] > Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 18:16:29 -0500 > From: "Larry A. Beach" <BANJOB@todays-tech.com> > To: vivianb@raven.ccc.cc.ks.us > > I sent a reply four or five times, and it kept coming back. Also I have > a Smith book all name index, which I can send to you for $2.00 to cover > copying/postage. I currently am awaiting a reply from Vale Mayes, about > being able to continue his book when he runs out of them. > > Larry > > Larry A. Beach wrote: > > > > This was sent back to me, thought I would try this way. > > > > Larry > > > > System Administrator wrote: > > > > > > Your message > > > > > > To: Vivian Brinker > > > Subject: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's Family > > > Sent: Mon, 10 May 1999 17:12:59 -0500 > > > > > > did not reach the following recipient(s): > > > > > > Vivian Brinker on Wed, 12 May 1999 17:19:43 -0500 > > > The recipient name is not recognized > > > MSEXCH:IMS:Today's Technology:TODAYS-TECH.COM:SERVER1 3499 > > > (000B0981) network error during host resolution > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Subject: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's Family > > > Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 17:12:59 -0500 > > > From: "Larry A. Beach" <BANJOB@todays-tech.com> > > > To: Vivian Brinker <VIVIANB@RAVEN.CCC.CC.KS.US> > > > > > > I got the info about the Smith Genealogy book today. > > > They have a few books left and do not plan to make any more. > > > $12.00 includes postage. > > > Vale Mayes > > > HCR 5 Box 571 MM > > > Kerrville, TX 78028 > > > > > > Larry > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subject: Undeliverable: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's Family > > Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 17:19:43 -0500 > > From: System Administrator <postmaster@TODAYS-TECH.COM> > > To: LARRY BEACH <BANJOB@TODAYS-TECH.COM> > > > > Your message > > > > To: Vivian Brinker > > Subject: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's Family > > Sent: Mon, 10 May 1999 17:12:59 -0500 > > > > did not reach the following recipient(s): > > > > Vivian Brinker on Wed, 12 May 1999 17:19:43 -0500 > > The recipient name is not recognized > > MSEXCH:IMS:Today's Technology:TODAYS-TECH.COM:SERVER1 3499 > > (000B0981) network error during host resolution > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Subject: Re: Looking for Malisa Smith Carr's Family > > Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 17:12:59 -0500 > > From: "Larry A. Beach" <BANJOB@todays-tech.com> > > To: Vivian Brinker <VIVIANB@RAVEN.CCC.CC.KS.US> > > > > I got the info about the Smith Genealogy book today. > > They have a few books left and do not plan to make any more. > > $12.00 includes postage. > > Vale Mayes > > HCR 5 Box 571 MM > > Kerrville, TX 78028 > > > > Larry

I am looking for information on the Elder and Moore families which lived in Meigs County. Robert Elder married Sarah Moore on February 16, 1802 in Jefferson County, TN. Robert died August 6, 1863 and Sarah died September 26, 1840. They are buried in the Upper Goodfield Cemetery in Meigs County. I have Robert's parents as Samuel Elder and Hannah (last name unknown). I have Sarah's parents as James Moore and Hannah Boring (not sure of last name). Any information on these families would be greatly appreciated. Jean K.

In a message dated 5/10/99 11:54:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dstrong@worldnet.att.net writes: << Wanted to check with some "local" folks about directions from Caryville to Dayton, TN. From my road map, it looks like the most direct route would be I-75S to the Lake City exit, taking 25W to Route 61 to Oak Ridge. From there, it looks like Route 62 would go to Route 27 to Dayton. Is this the best route/roads? Sometimes it's hard to tell from atlases just how well traveled roads are. Do you locals agree this is the best route, rather than going from Knoxville on I-40? >> If you're wanting the scenic route, that's as good as any. If you're wanting to get on with it, take I-40 to the Hwy 27S exit (at Harriman), take it, turn left, stay on it until you get to Dayton. You'll rue the day you took those above roads unless you're wanting to cruise East Tn, sloow going compared to I-40. Edna