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I think this message was sent to me by mistake...I don't know how...but here you go... Subject: Surname Ryan Resent-Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 20:47:02 -0800 (PST) Resent-From: TNRHEA-L@rootsweb.com Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 22:54:35 -0600 From: Della Bailey <sunegle2@discoverynet.com> To: TNRHEA-L@rootsweb.com I am new to the list. I am looking for information on a Abner Ryan also maybe Henry, and William. Abner Ryan is listed on the 1830 Rhea Co. Cen and on the 1840 Cen In 1840 his children are Charles, Harris, James If this is my Abner Ryan he relocated to MO sometime in the late 1840's Anything at all would be great. Thanks Della Bailey

I am new to the list. I am looking for information on a Abner Ryan also maybe Henry, and William. Abner Ryan is listed on the 1830 Rhea Co. Cen and on the 1840 Cen In 1840 his children are Charles, Harris, James If this is my Abner Ryan he relocated to MO sometime in the late 1840's Anything at all would be great. Thanks Della Bailey

Lowrey, Mary E. wrote: > > I have just discovered an entry in Hamilton Cnty Early Settlers that "David > BECK came to the area (Hamilton Cnty) from Rhea Cnty abut 1822..." > > that was new information to me; so i have now begun looking into > Rhea county and located one BECK on the 1819 tax lists; Jacob BECK is listed > on Capt. John Lewis's district. The 1830 census index lists two BECKS: J.H. > (30001 - 00001) on pg 357 and Jacob (02000001-10300001)pg. 369. If anyone > has any information about these families I surely would appreciate it. > > David BECK (my gggrandfather) married Sarah HUNTER from Jefferson > County and they moved on to settle in Hamilton County (above). > > thanks > > mary BECK Lowrey >From History of Rhea County, TN: Chapter 14 - Crime and Punishment: For expenses incurred during a trial, itemized. James Beck, Guard while in Washington, 1 day & night 1.00 Page 6: A partial list of the members of Captian Alexander's Company was included by Campbell in "Records of Rhea" and is as follows: Jacob Beck, . . . Page 192: Bio about David Campbell, about his children: Mary H. Campbell(1786) married the Honorable John Beck of Alabama in 1824. A Compendium of Rhea and Meigs Counties, TN 1808 thru 1850: Marriages -Rhea: James E. Beck to Elizabeth Ferguson, Sep 17, 1823 (Sep 25), Fred Fulkerson JP, John C. Ferguson Bm (AR) John H. Beck to Frances H. Smith, Jul 19, 1825 John Parker Bm (AR) MISC- Meigs: John H. Beck: Purchased lots 54, 57, and 71 in Decatur, 1836 John H. Beck: Hiwassee Dist, Ten Mile Stand/Concord Church/Roane and McMinn County Lines area. Samuel M. Beck: Cherokee Removal muster roll, 1836 Hope this helps a little Larry

WWyrick731@aol.com wrote: > > I have a note that says that A.J. Wyrick was a Justice of the Peace in 1894 > Spring City. Can anyone provide information on what this gentlemans given > name was? > > Thanks, > > W.G. Wyrick In the History of Rhea County, TN: there is an article about "Civil Districts Reduced to Four" (half a page on each side of page), which tells about Rhea County establishing four Civil Disticts instead of the 15 then existing (1899). The 15 dist JP's ingnored the change and several lawsuits were filed. A.J. Wyrick is mentioned. Rhea County, TN Census, Marriage and Tax Lists 1850-1900: Marriages: Adam Wyrick to Bethia Furgusson, July 29, 1858 (same), J O Torbett JP 1-#645 Andrew Wyrick to Elizabeth Collins, Mar 1, 1855 (same), J O Torbett JP 1-#487 1850 Census: Andrew Wyrick 57 (VA), Catharine 59 (VA), William H 25 (VA), Solomon 23 (VA), Adam 18 (VA), Alfred 16 (VA) 4-581-294 1860 Census: Adam S. Wyrick 19 (VA), Bathia 19, Edettia? A 8/12 4-45-306 Andrew Wyrick 70 (VA), Catharine 72 (PA), John A 24 (VA), 4-40-270 Andrew J Wyrick 37 (VA)(Carpenter), Margaret E 25, Lena A 3, Manford L 1 4-45-305 1870 Census: Adam S. Wyrick 38 (VA), Bathiah 30, Edatha R 10, Martha A 8, William B 6, Phebe Jane 4, James A 1 4-17-116 Andrew J Wyrick 48 (VA)(Carpenter), Elizabeth 34, Manford L 11, Carry A 13, Everett B 9, Lydia B 7, Savannah J 5, Parzada 2, 4-12-77 1880 Census: A J Wyrick 58, M E 43 (w), S A 24 (d), E B 19 (s)(Merchant), L B 17 (d), S J 13 (d), E P 11 (d), J B 8 (s), R N 5 (d), A J THOMPSON 18 (nw), A 13 (nw), Lettie 13 (ne) 4-5-34 1900 Census: Andrew J Wyrick 78 (Jan 1822-VA/VA/PA-Wd), Cena 43 (d)(Nov 1856), Lida B 37 (Jan 1863), Nora R 25 (Jun 1875), Rachel S 16 (gd)(Sep 1883), Leslie D A 13 (gs)(Jun 1886), Emma F Ferguson 31 (d)(Nov 1868-D), Carrie B Ferguson 6 (gd)(Aug 1893) 4-225A-229/233 (Creek Road) The A.J. listed appears to be Andrew J. Wyrick. Notice his wife in the 1860 census is Margaret E, 1880 Census= M E, in marriage notes and 1870 census she is Elizabeth. I would bet her name is Margaret Elizabeth Collins. Hope this helps Larry

I have just discovered an entry in Hamilton Cnty Early Settlers that "David BECK came to the area (Hamilton Cnty) from Rhea Cnty abut 1822..." that was new information to me; so i have now begun looking into Rhea county and located one BECK on the 1819 tax lists; Jacob BECK is listed on Capt. John Lewis's district. The 1830 census index lists two BECKS: J.H. (30001 - 00001) on pg 357 and Jacob (02000001-10300001)pg. 369. If anyone has any information about these families I surely would appreciate it. David BECK (my gggrandfather) married Sarah HUNTER from Jefferson County and they moved on to settle in Hamilton County (above). thanks mary BECK Lowrey

In a message dated 3/2/99 12:35:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, WWyrick731@aol.com writes: << A.J. Wyrick was a Justice of the Peace in 1894 Spring City. Can anyone provide information on what this gentlemans given name was? >> Andrew J Wyrick. Probably Andrew Jackson Wyrick. Edna Clack

I have a note that says that A.J. Wyrick was a Justice of the Peace in 1894 Spring City. Can anyone provide information on what this gentlemans given name was? Thanks, W.G. Wyrick

Does anyone know if Henry Collins had a sister named Sally or Sarah? Who was Henry's parents? I know he had a dau named Sarah but I'm curious if he had a sister also named Sarah. Thanks. Edna Clack

Edna, While you're looking for Sara have you seen an Andrew Jackson COLLINS? Ties into my wife's MORRIS family name. Descendants of Andrew Jackson Collins 1 Andrew Jackson COLLINS b: Abt. 1825 in Tennessee .. +Barbary Ann MCFALLS b: Abt. 1828 in Tennessee .. 2 Mary Jane COLLINS b: Abt. 1843 d: January 22, 1890 ...... +John A. EDWARDS b: April 11, 1828 in Tennessee m: April 16, 1857 in Grandview, Rhea Co.,TN d: March 12, 1891 in Rhea Co., TN Father: Isaac MORRIS Mother: Anne Elizabeth WILSON .. 2 Elizabeth Ann COLLINS b: Abt. 1845 in Tennessee d: August 24, 1918 in Tennessee ...... +Albert MORRIS b: Abt. 1844 in Bledsoe Co., TN m: May 06, 1866 in Rhea Co., TN (William W. Low J.P.)Military: Co. B, 6th Regiment Tenn. Mounted Infantry Volunteers in Civil War d: October 03, 1910 in Cookville, TN Burial: Warren Cemetery Father: Isaac MORRIS Mother: Anne Elizabeth WILSON +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ William D. Collins 1840 Census Meigs County 010001-0012001 pg 230 1830 Meigs Census 10101-022001 pg 364 In 1834 William D. Collins purchased Lot 36, Cottonport in Meigs Co. 1823 (Capt. Jackson's Co.): William Collins 1 WP Charles Woodward to Sally Collins Oct. 6, 1821, H. Collins JP, William Collins Bm. Who was H. Collins???? Probably Henry an early Merchant in Town of Washington in Rhea Co. JP 1813, 1818, 1821, 1836-38. But was he related? Henry COLLINS 1830 Rhea Census 0111101-1111001 pg 393 1840 Rhea Census 00012001-00010001 The above from Bettye J. Broyles Compendium of Rhea and Meigs 1808 Through 1850. Fred Does anyone know the parents or siblings for Sarah Collins who married Charles Woodward in Rhea in 1821? William Collins was Bm but the only William I find is more the age to be her brother than her father. The other two named Sarah Collins in Rhea before 1850: one married John Rogers in 1829 and the other married George Minix in 1848. Any help on the 1821 marriage to Charles Woodward? Thanks Edna Clack

The only one of the three named Sarah Collins that I can positively identy is the Sarah who married John Rogers in 1829. She was the daughter of Henry Collins. Edna

John A Smith who died in 1830 in Rhea County, had 6 boys and 2 girls in the 1830 Census. Only the minor children are named in the court settlement; 4 boys and 2 girls. They were Joseph, George, Wilson, and Charles. The girls were named Mary Ann and Ruth. Does anyone know the names of the other two boys? Anyone researching this line? A copy of the court proceedings were 'sent to Meigs Co' in 1839, which indicates to me he possibly lived on that side of the river. Any help or discussion welcome. Edna Clack

Andrew Smith married Sarah ______ sometime before 1841, the year he apparently died in Rhea County. Does anyone know who he was? Where he came from? Where he was married? His widow later married Farley Brady and raised a family in Rhea. Am trying to find Sarah's maiden name, hoping for a clue from someone on this list as to where they were from. Edna Clack

Does anyone know the parents or siblings for Sarah Collins who married Charles Woodward in Rhea in 1821? William Collins was Bm but the only William I find is more the age to be her brother than her father. The other two named Sarah Collins in Rhea before 1850: one married John Rogers in 1829 and the other married George Minix in 1848. Any help on the 1821 marriage to Charles Woodward? Thanks Edna Clack

Don, >From A compendium of Rhea and Meigs Counties Tn 1808 - 1850, compiled by Bettye Broyles. Rhea County, TN Marriages: John W. Hughes to Mary Davis, Feb. 2, 1830 (Feb 5), John Cozby JP, David Singleton Bm (AR) 1850 Census: John W. Hugh 38 (NC)(Farmer), Mary 39 (SC), McHenry 18 (Farmer), Rufas C. 17, Mary M. 5, James P. 3, Eliza R. 3/12 p.619-541 1840: Jno. W. Hugh 22001-11001 1830: John Hughes 000110001-00000001 >From Rhea County, TN, Census, Marriages & Tax records 1850-1900 Marriages: William J. Hughes to Mary A Dodson, Dec 23, 1857 (DEC 24), NH Long JP 1-#625 (too early?) This William and Mary Hughes appear in the 1860 Census and are 24 & 21, that would make birth dates 1836 & 1839. No other William Hughes/Hughs appear in Rhea or Meigs County census for 1870, 1880, 1900. Mandy Hughes to George Brooks, Feb 4, 1892, Wm Morgan JP 4-34 >From "History of Rhea County, TN" Page 370, article about James S. Smith and family. "James Smith acquired 50 acres in a deed of conveyance dated Sep 29, 1838, from Richard and Blackstone Waterhouse. Land in Pleasant Garden Valley described as aparcel in the County of Rhea, on line of Charles McClung's survey and comes to John Bolen's 41 acre tract, thence with line of said 5,000 acre tract North one hundred poles to a small hickory thence West eighty poles, thence South one hundred poles to corner of said Bolen's 41 acre tract with his line East eighty poles to the beginning... Signed by Richard Waterhouse and Blackstone Waterhouse by his attorney in fact, Richard Waterhouse, Executors of R. G. Waterhouse, and is witnessed by Darius Waterhouse and N. G. Frazier." "This property was the subject of a long legal controversy following James Smith's death in 1843. James's first wife, Jaly died in South Carolina about 1837. His sons William and John were in South Carolina; Charles had married and moved to Rhea County about 1824 or 1825." "John W. HUGHES got possession of the 50 acres of land after James's death. The daughter from the second marriage, Rebecca, and hnusband Andrew J. Covington, started an ejectment suit that stretched over several years with many depositions from kin, friends and neighbors." "William S. Smith, son of Charles who was a son of James, Deeded his interest in 50 acres to John W. Hughes in Nov 1855" Page 135, titles MORGANTOWN "Morgantown is usually considered a suburb of Dayton, but has a distinct history of its own... Over the years, the citizenship of Margantown has included such names as William L. Humphrey, John Pl. Walker, J. W. Hughes...." >From Rhea County, TN Land Entry Book 1824-1889 & 1902-1929: There is a half page description of 150 acres more or less surveyed on Nov 4, 1872 for John W. Hughes, on Waldens Ridge. Hope this helps Larry

Hi, I have several names I'm researching that are in Tennessee. Not sure of county. Is it appropriate to post them here? Phyllis in CA -----Original Message----- From: Nlment@aol.com <Nlment@aol.com> To: TNRHEA-L@rootsweb.com <TNRHEA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 1999 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Not receiving any posts >Hi, > >I'm searching for the parents and all siblings of Mastin Burris, born 15 Nov >1794 in unknown. Married Elizabeth Davidson January 30, 1816 in Tennessee, >and died 4 Nov 1844 in MO. I would also like any information available on >Elizabeth who was born 1 April 1797 and died 19 Aug 1866. Mastin and >Elizabeth left Rhea, Tennessee around 1830 and migrated to Missouri where they >spent the rest of their lives. > >They had a son Miles Horner Burris born 22 August, 1818 in Tennessee who >married Adeline Burks first (23 Dec 1849) and then Elizabeth McCubbin >Merrideth. He died February 18, 1875. > >Mastin and Elizabeth had other children.. at least one girl and 2 more sons. > >Norma McGarrey >nlment@aol.com >

I am looking for anything about any GRIFFIN (any spelling including GRIFFITH) or HARVEY family in Rhea, Meigs counties from abt. 1820 > 1860. Kay Griffin Snow mailto:kgs@u-n-i.net ICQ#9483193

Hi, I'm searching for the parents and all siblings of Mastin Burris, born 15 Nov 1794 in unknown. Married Elizabeth Davidson January 30, 1816 in Tennessee, and died 4 Nov 1844 in MO. I would also like any information available on Elizabeth who was born 1 April 1797 and died 19 Aug 1866. Mastin and Elizabeth left Rhea, Tennessee around 1830 and migrated to Missouri where they spent the rest of their lives. They had a son Miles Horner Burris born 22 August, 1818 in Tennessee who married Adeline Burks first (23 Dec 1849) and then Elizabeth McCubbin Merrideth. He died February 18, 1875. Mastin and Elizabeth had other children.. at least one girl and 2 more sons. Norma McGarrey nlment@aol.com

I have been on the list a few weeks, and it so very quiet. What names are fellow subscribers researching? Need help with Rufus CREWSE b abt 1820 TN and Nancy CREWS. Nancy CREWS b. before 1800 and Martin E. PAUL recieved 200 acres on Walden Ridge in 1831. Rufus mar Mira WASSON in 1840s Rufus sold this same land in 1855 and moved to MO. Anyone out there know anything about these people? Carol carboy@train.missouri.org

I am searching for a William J. Terrell Hughes. Born in Rhea County Tennessee in 1845. He was the son of John W. Hughes and Mary Davis Hughes. He was married to a Mandy J. (maiden name unknown). She was born in Tennessee in 1853. They had 8 children. All of there names are unknown. It was stated in the 1910 census - Hall County Texas - that she had 8 children and that 6 were living. William and Mandy were married abt 1875 probably in Rhea County but not for sure. If anyone has any information that might match this family please contact me. Thank you Maxine Hughes Blair