Thanks for posting that information! Diary entries and "tidbits" are what make genealogy so fascinating.... This is the kind of thing they should be teaching in history classes - bet you'd have a lot more history "buffs" out there if they did! My grandsons actually leave the TV and their Nintendo long enough to listen to these passed along stories - and beg for more!! Keep them coming - I definitely enjoy being a "cool" grandma <g> LaVerne

Hi Jennie, I do not think that the Edythe Rucker Whitley collection,has been indexed. The Williamson Co Library,Franklin,Tn,has it. Go to the Williamson Co,Tn rootsweb page. There's a link there,to the library. Kevin Kelly,St Louis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennie Lee Cabler" <jcabler@HiWAAY.net> To: <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 10:36 PM Subject: [TNRUTHER] Whitley Collection, Robert Cox SMITH family > Has the Whitley Collection been indexed? I understand Mrs. Whitley > researched a family in which I am interested, and I would greatly > appreciate it if someone could do a lookup in the Collection. BTW, > where is the Collection located? > > My line of interest is - > Luella LEEK born 16 July 1895, Davidson Co., Tn, married William Wirt > HARLIN. > > Luella LEEK's parents: > Mary Wood SMITH born 26 July 1870, Franklin Co, Tn, married Thomas O. > LEEK 24 Jan 1893, Davidson Co, Tn. Thomas born 7 Jan 1869. > > Mary Wood SMITH's parents: > M. Luella CARTER born 23 May 1849, Rutherford Co., Tn, married John > Preston SMITH 4 Nov 1869. Luella CARTER SMITH died 20 Dec 1885, Beans > Creek, Franklin Co, Tn. Pres SMITH born 23 Feb 1848, Beans Creek, > Franklin Co, Tn; died 5 Sep 1925 New Market, Madison Co, Al. > > Pres SMITH's parents: > Mourning Woods MILLER born 15 Mar 1818, Tn; died 16 Mar 1889 Beans > Creek, Franklin Co, Tn; married Robert Cox SMITH 4 June 1839 Franklin > Co, Tn. Bob SMITH born 25 Jan 1815, Tn, and died 12 Jan 1865, Beans > Creek, Franklin Co, Tn. > > Bob SMITH's parents: > Phoebe DENTON born 1770; died 1843 Lincoln Co, Tn; married William > SMITH 4 Sep 1792, Davidson Co, Tn. William SMITH born 17 Feb 1762, > Lunenburg Co, Va, and died Sep 1839, Lincoln Co, Tn. William was a > Captain in the American Revolution. > > > Robert Cox SMITH (1815-1865) signed a paper agreeing to not interfere > with the United States' war against the "so-called Confederate > States." In return the United States would not harm him, his family, > or his property. On the back of the agreement was Bob Smith's height, > hair color, and eye color. If a copy of this document is in the > Whitley Collection, I would like a photocopy of it. Also, Bob Smith is > supposed to have been an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church. If she > has any information concerning this, I would like to know. > > If someone could let me know if info on this family is in the Whitley > Collection, I will greatly appreciate it. > > Thank you. > Jennie Lee > > ______________________________

In a message dated 11/8/01 1:06:04 PM Central Standard Time, RCFamHist@aol.com writes: > Judith Vinson gave permission for me to forward this to the Rutherford co., > TN lists. Her relative, William Vincent was living in Rutherford co., TN > at > the time of the New Madrid Quakes. She plans to transcribe William > Vincent's > journal. Hope this is not too far off topic, and is of some interest Glad you shared. It will be of interest to many since it reshaped the land. It would explain migration routes. Plus help us to understand the thinking of the people, who I believe were a hardier stock. <G> If she gets the rest done, she might want to send it to Mari to put on the Rutherford site. Teresa Ghee Elliott TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner

Judith Vinson gave permission for me to forward this to the Rutherford co., TN lists. Her relative, William Vincent was living in Rutherford co., TN at the time of the New Madrid Quakes. She plans to transcribe William Vincent's journal. Hope this is not too far off topic, and is of some interest. Rebecca Christensen << Subj: Re: [NCBERTIE] Vinson Diary Date: 11/8/01 12:55:14 AM Central Standard Time From: texaslil@flash.net (judith) To: NCBERTIE-L@rootsweb.com Dear Virginia and List, My sincerest apologies for not keeping in touch. My mother passed this summer and I've been trying to get her affairs in order. Perhaps right away I'll actually get some of the transcribing done. To complicate matters, a query I sent out two years ago was finally answered from the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis. (Type this in a search engine for some fascinating info, maps, and pics on ongoing quakes in the mid-south and the US.) William Vincent b. 1779 Granville Co NC. recorded three major earthquakes and 13 lesser ones in his journal that struck TN in the last week of 1811 and the first week of 1812 in TN. They are known as the New Madrid Quakes of 1811-12. (The university of Memphis has been studying them for the last twenty years.) The epicenter was in MO, but they were of such magnitude that the later San Francisco Quake could be considered child's play. They were felt all over the eastern seaboard and said to have even made the church bells ring in Boston. Much of the hilly topography of AR along with natural lakes is said to be a result of those quakes. William's account was different on two or three of the quakes, if memory serves, compared to the information on record at the University of Memphis. They seem to be trying to discover how far the various shocks were felt and at what magnitude. I have been trying to transcribe his notes as well to record what he "felt" in middle TN. (william was in Rutherford Co TN) It might come as a suprise that the main shocks were of a magnitude of 8.1, 8.0, and 7.8! According to the University of Memphis records, the magnitudes, (* main shocks), and approximate times (+/- 20-30 min.) were: M8.1* 16 Dec. 1811 @ 02:15 AM M6.6 16 Dec. 1811 @ 03:00 AM M5.9 16 Dec. 1811 @ 07:15 AM M7.2 16 Dec. 1811 @ 08:15 AM M6.2 16 Dec. 1811 @ 10:00 AM M7.1 17 Dec. 1811 @ 12:00 NOON M5.6 16 Jan. 1811 @ 11:00 PM M7.8* 23 Jan. 1812 @ 09:00 AM M5.5 23 Jan. 1812 @ 11:00 PM M6.3 27 Jan. 1812 @ 09:00 AM M6.2 04 Feb. 1812 @ 05:00 PM M8.0* 07 Feb. 1812 @ 03:45 AM M6.3 07 Feb. 1812 @ 08:00 PM M7.0 07 Feb. 1812 @ 10:40 PM M6.5 10 Feb. 1812 @ 04:00 PM M6.5 11 Feb. 1812 @ 06:00 AM As one can see, these were major events in the history of earthquakes. The New Madrid Earthquake of 1811-12 is still the largest ever recorded in the contiguous United States. (San Francisco was only 7.7) Apparently there was little damage done inasmuch as there were probably few buildings of more than two stories although quite a number of chimneys were lost. William's report of the shocks was a rather matter of fact narrative of the times and severity of the events. He seemed more in awe than anything else, or else our ancestors were made of sterner stuff. He titled the page: "An Accomplishment of the Great Earth." Sorry to digress, but I've wondered how such natural events may have shaped our history. I promise to get parts of the journal out soon, even if it's piecemeal. Again, sorry to be so tardy. Regards, Judith Vinson >>

In a message dated 11/8/01 9:19:32 AM Central Standard Time, seiter@flash.net writes: > Subj:[TNRUTHER] Re: TNRUTHER-D Digest V01 #270 > Date:11/8/01 9:19:32 AM Central Standard Time > From: seiter@flash.net (seiter) > > No attachments are opening on any recent mailings. > > > This is from the help desk at Rootsweb I CAN'T OPEN ANY OF THE ATTACHMENTS ON DIGEST MAIL. You need to set your mail preferences to receive attachments as inline links or as straight text. Some mail servers strip the attachments and leave you with the first message only. This is very frustrating for users, and should be easily fixed. RootsWeb can't help you. You will need to contact your mail system administrator for specific help in setting up your mail preferences file. Hope this helps. Teresa Ghee Elliott TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner

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[Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series II, Vol. 5, War Dept. 1899] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 7 Nov 2001] p. 868 Johnson's Island Military Prison, Near Sandusky City, Ohio, March 3, 1863. Hon. H.S. Foote, Member of Congress, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir: Inclosed you will find a letter from Lieut. John W. Dunningham, C.S. Navy, which I hope will receive your kind consideration. Though a stranger to you I address you this letter hoping to interest you in my behalf that justice may be done myself and the Confederate Government, to which I claim allegiance and of which I expect protection. I am a Tennesseean, a citizen of the Confederate States and a surgeon in the army. I was appointed surgeon of the Ninth Battalion of Tennessee Cavalry, commanded by Lieut. Col. George Gantt, of Columbia, Tenn. The Ninth Battalion was mustered into the State service the last of November, 1861, and was transferred to the Confederate service between the 1st and middle of December, 1861. Lieutenant Colonel Gantt's battalion was at Fort Donelson and was included in the surrender which took place February 16, 1862, after which I was held a prisoner for four months, then unconditionally released as a surgeon. I went to my home near Columbia, Maury County, Tenn., where I remained a short time and then procuring the required passes, &c., I proceeded South to rejoin the army, &c. I had no trouble whatever until I arrived at the headquarters of General McCook (since killed) who commanded at Battle Creek. Upon examining my pass he consented for me to proceed, but after delaying some time caused me to be arrested and returned to Huntsville, Ala. From there I was sent to Camp Chase and from there to this island. For seven long dreary months I have been an occupant of either guard- house or prison, an innocent sufferer. I have done nothing to justify the treatment I am receiving and I think certainly my Government is not aware of the outrage. I have appealed to the authorities at Washington time and again but all to no purpose. So far I have been denied either an exchange or release, the latter of which is due every surgeon as they are non-combatants and so far as I am aware is extended by our authorities to all Federal surgeons. My treatment would have been intolerable did I not have the pleasing satisfaction of knowing that General McCook who ordered my arrest has gone to reap the reward of his doings- a reward richly deserved by him and all others engaged like him in this unholy nigger war. Several gentlemen have left here on exchange who promised faithfully to represent the outrageous conduct of the Lincoln Government in disregarding previous agreements, &c. (in holding surgeons as prisoners, of which I am the unfortunate subject and sufferer), but they have failed to comply with their promise, which was a duty they owed their Government, or else the authorities at Richmond have disregarded the report and thereby neglected their duty in allowing a citizen and soldier of the Confederate States to be grossly imposed upon. I appeal to you as a Representative of Tennessee to use every means in your power for my release from prison. Urge upon the authorities an immediate demand for p. 869 my immediate exchange as the treatment I am receiving is unjust. Having every confidence that you will give a son of Tennessee your aid, I remain, very respectfully, your obedient servant. Jo. E. Dixon, Surgeon, Provisional Army, C.S. -----

Some of you might not have seen this. Another ggrandfather of mine from Maury Co. -mm [Parole Oath for Confederate William Crews, 9 Jul 1863] [transcribed by Mark A. Murphy, 17 Jan 2001] Vicksburg, Mississippi July 9, 1863 TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, KNOW YE THAT: I Wm Cruse a private Co. K of 43 Reg't Tenn Vols. C.S.A., being a Prisoner of War, in the hands of the United States Forces, in virtue of the capitulation of the City of Vicksburg and its garrison, by Lieut. Gen. John C. Pemberton, C.S.A, Commanding, on the 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath- That I will not take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any military, police, or constabulary force in any Fort, Garrison or field work, held by the Confederate States of America, against the United States of America, nor as guard of prisons, depots or stores, nor discharge any duties usually performed by Officers or soldiers, against the United States of America, until duly exchanged by the proper authorities. Wm. (his X mark) Crews Attest J.W. Aiken Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss, this 9 day of July 1863. J.V. Pullen 20th Regiment Illinois Vols Captain and Paroling Officer

[Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series I, Vol. 39, Part III-Correspondences, etc., War Dept. 1892] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 6 Nov 2001] [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/] p. 40 Tullahoma, Octobter 2, 1864-9 a.m. Maj. B.H. Polk, Assistant Adjutant-General: I have General Thomas' consent to organize a force, mounted and in wagons, to go after Forrest. I shall want to mount and put in wagons 3,500 infantry. Every horse and mule in Nashville, for which equipments may be furnished, should be obtained from Colonel Donaldson at once, and turned over to the infantry in preparation for the movement. He can give us many wagons, saddles, and if others cannot be obtained put the colonels to work to obtain these supplies, and mount their regiments or prepare conveyances at once. Send copy of this to General Johnson when he arrives. The troops should have horses, mules, or wagons, and it may be on the Franklin road or their barracks at the Richmond. Plank or board seats should be prepared for the wagon by the quartermaster's department. The teams should be six mules instead of four. If troops report to you send word to General Johnson and ask where he will have them. They had better be marched out on the Franklin pike on their arrival and bivouacked. L.H. Rousseau, Major-General. ----- Nashville, Tenn., October 2, 1864-11.35 a.m. Major-General Rousseau, Tullahoma: The following dispatch just received from Colonel Park, at Franklin: The stage driver from Columbia was captured a little the other side of Spring Hill yesterday noon and taken back to Smith's Station. He says Forrest has taken all the block-houses, and destroyed the bridges from Spring Hill to Dark's Station. He heard cannonading this side of Columbia last evening. Forrest sent a flag of truce to the commanding officer demanding a surrender. The officer told him if he would show him artillery he would surrender. Forrest told him he had artillery, so he surrendered. I don't think he has any artillery, yet he may have. Will keep you posted. Nothing eight miles toward Hillsborough. B.H. Polk, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. ----- Franklin, October 2, 1864. Maj. B.H. Polk, Assistant Adjutant-General: Scouts have just returned from two miles beyond Spring Hill: confirm all former reports of destruction of railroad. Enemy have have destroyed all buildings and property on Campbell's farm near Smith's Station. Government plantation heard heavy cannonading and volleys of musketry toward Columbia. Send us some news. J.B. Park, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding. ----- Nashville, Tenn., October 2, 1864-11.35 a.m. Lieut. Col. J.B. Park, Franklin: Do you understand that Columbia has been surrendered to the enemy, and how far down has the road been destroyed? B.H. Polk, Major and Assistant Adjutant-General. ----- Franklin, October 2, 1864. Maj. B.H. Polk: I do not learn that Columbia has been surrendered. I am inclined to think it is not. As near as I can learn up to this time the road is destroyed to Duck River from Spring Hill. I cannot ascertain about the bridge to Duck River. The mill at Smith's Station and depot at Spring Hill are burned. I think it would be well to put them on guard on the Northwestern road. Can you give me any news from the Chattanooga road? J.B. Park, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post. ----- Franklin, October 2, 1864. Major Polk, Assistant Adjutant-General: My scouts report from Thompson's Station a few straggling parties of rebels from fifteen to twenty-five in a party. Cannonading was heard last night at dark in direction of Columbia from Thompson's Station. Grape Vine says there is a brigade at Hillsborough. I will watch them closely. J.B. Park, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post. ----- Franklin, October 2, 1864. Maj. B.H. Polk: Mr. J.H. White, of this place, talked with a brother in Forrest's command, at Hillsborough at 1 o'clock this p.m., and obtained this information: Forrest crossed Tennessee River with 10,000 troops and thirty cannon; destroyed railroad from Athens to Pulaski; went within twenty miles of Tullahoma; found the road so heavily garrisoned they came back to Lewisburg and divided forces, Forrest coming to Spring Hill and Buford going down the river to Columbia, where they were to form junc- p. 42 tion. I sent White out and consider this reliable; from other reliable sources he has destroyed every bridge and taken every block-house from Spring Hill to Duck River. There has been heavy cannonading at Columbia from 2 o'clock this p.m. till 4. He will try the Northwestern road, I think; he will not come back this way unless he wants to try Nashville, which he dares not do. J.B. Park, Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Post. ----- Johnsonville, October 2, 1864. Maj. B.H. Polk, Assistant Adjutant-General: Biffle is reported to be on Buffalo Creek, about fifteen miles from here, 400 strong. Some detachments are crossing the river from West Tennessee, about twenty miles above. Do not think they can raise more than 1,000 to operate on this road independent of Forrest and Wheeler. Chas. R. Thompson, Colonel, &c. [my grandfather and one of his brothers were in Wheeler's brigade, another one was in Biffles. They were in Rock Island Prison at the time of these movements, however.- mm]

In a message dated 11/6/01 10:35:55 PM Central Standard Time, jcabler@HiWAAY.net writes: > Has the Whitley Collection been indexed? I understand Mrs. Whitley > researched a family in which I am interested, and I would greatly > appreciate it if someone could do a lookup in the Collection. BTW, > where is the Collection located? > > I don't know if it has been indexed or not. It is at TSLA. You might try calling or writing them and they might could tell you. Teresa Ghee Elliott TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner

Has the Whitley Collection been indexed? I understand Mrs. Whitley researched a family in which I am interested, and I would greatly appreciate it if someone could do a lookup in the Collection. BTW, where is the Collection located? My line of interest is - Luella LEEK born 16 July 1895, Davidson Co., Tn, married William Wirt HARLIN. Luella LEEK's parents: Mary Wood SMITH born 26 July 1870, Franklin Co, Tn, married Thomas O. LEEK 24 Jan 1893, Davidson Co, Tn. Thomas born 7 Jan 1869. Mary Wood SMITH's parents: M. Luella CARTER born 23 May 1849, Rutherford Co., Tn, married John Preston SMITH 4 Nov 1869. Luella CARTER SMITH died 20 Dec 1885, Beans Creek, Franklin Co, Tn. Pres SMITH born 23 Feb 1848, Beans Creek, Franklin Co, Tn; died 5 Sep 1925 New Market, Madison Co, Al. Pres SMITH's parents: Mourning Woods MILLER born 15 Mar 1818, Tn; died 16 Mar 1889 Beans Creek, Franklin Co, Tn; married Robert Cox SMITH 4 June 1839 Franklin Co, Tn. Bob SMITH born 25 Jan 1815, Tn, and died 12 Jan 1865, Beans Creek, Franklin Co, Tn. Bob SMITH's parents: Phoebe DENTON born 1770; died 1843 Lincoln Co, Tn; married William SMITH 4 Sep 1792, Davidson Co, Tn. William SMITH born 17 Feb 1762, Lunenburg Co, Va, and died Sep 1839, Lincoln Co, Tn. William was a Captain in the American Revolution. Robert Cox SMITH (1815-1865) signed a paper agreeing to not interfere with the United States' war against the "so-called Confederate States." In return the United States would not harm him, his family, or his property. On the back of the agreement was Bob Smith's height, hair color, and eye color. If a copy of this document is in the Whitley Collection, I would like a photocopy of it. Also, Bob Smith is supposed to have been an Elder in the Primitive Baptist Church. If she has any information concerning this, I would like to know. If someone could let me know if info on this family is in the Whitley Collection, I will greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Jennie Lee

Please do! -Mark Mari Byers wrote: > Mark, > Forgot to ask..is it alright with you if I forward these letters to > the other Rutherford mailing list, also? I'm sure they'd enjoy them but I > don't want to do it without your permission. > Mari > > At 04:29 PM 11/05/2001 -0600, you wrote: > >[Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official > >Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series I, Vol. 32, > >Part III-Correspondences, etc., War Dept. 1891] > >[transcribed by Mark Murphy, 5 Nov 2001] > > > >p.151 > > > >Hdqrs. Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, > >Pulaski, Tenn., March 25, 1864. > >Maj. Frank Evans, > >Comdg. Detach. 81st Ohio Inf. Vols., at Nance's Mills: > >Major: Lieutenant-Colonel Adams, commanding at Lynnville, reports that > >small parties of rebels, wearing gray uniforms, are hovering around the > >lines at Culleoka, well armed and mounted. > >Send down your mounted men in that direction, to move cautiously and > >ascertain what force is there, and all facts possible in reference to > >the same. Captain De Hews, secret service, with 10 men, goes to > >Culleoka to-day for the same purpose. Co-operate with him if possible. > >Advices from General Dodge at Athens say that two regiments, rebels, > >have crossed the river at Eastport and are still crossing. > >You will be extremely vigilant and use your mounted force to the best > >advantage in gaining information of the enemy and his movements, > >reporting the same to these headquarters. > >By order of Brig. Gen. T.W. Sweeny, commanding: > >Louis H. Everts, > >Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. > > > > > > > >==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== > >Welcome to TNRUTHER-L: This is the official Rootsweb mailing list for > >Rutherford County, TN. Anyone is welcome to post queries, and questions > >about Rutherford County, TN Genealogy. > > ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== > Welcome to TNRUTHER-L: This is the official Rootsweb mailing list for Rutherford County, TN. Anyone is welcome to post queries, and questions about Rutherford County, TN Genealogy. -- Mark A. Murphy

Please feel free to post them anywhere, especially to GenWeb sites. I manage the Maury & Marshall archives sites. -Mark CheasaG@cs.com wrote: > Mark, > No need to apologize, that is why we are here. Mari may want to put these on > the Rutherford site if you don't have them on your site. > > Teresa Ghee Elliott > TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner > > ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== > Edythe Whitley: The Whitley Collection consists of over 2,300 notebooks of genealogical research compiled by Mrs. Edythe Rucker Whitley during her lifetime. Includes research on pioneer families of Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and other states. -- Mark A. Murphy

Mark, Forgot to ask..is it alright with you if I forward these letters to the other Rutherford mailing list, also? I'm sure they'd enjoy them but I don't want to do it without your permission. Mari At 04:29 PM 11/05/2001 -0600, you wrote: >[Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official >Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series I, Vol. 32, >Part III-Correspondences, etc., War Dept. 1891] >[transcribed by Mark Murphy, 5 Nov 2001] > >p.151 > >Hdqrs. Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, >Pulaski, Tenn., March 25, 1864. >Maj. Frank Evans, >Comdg. Detach. 81st Ohio Inf. Vols., at Nance's Mills: >Major: Lieutenant-Colonel Adams, commanding at Lynnville, reports that >small parties of rebels, wearing gray uniforms, are hovering around the >lines at Culleoka, well armed and mounted. >Send down your mounted men in that direction, to move cautiously and >ascertain what force is there, and all facts possible in reference to >the same. Captain De Hews, secret service, with 10 men, goes to >Culleoka to-day for the same purpose. Co-operate with him if possible. >Advices from General Dodge at Athens say that two regiments, rebels, >have crossed the river at Eastport and are still crossing. >You will be extremely vigilant and use your mounted force to the best >advantage in gaining information of the enemy and his movements, >reporting the same to these headquarters. >By order of Brig. Gen. T.W. Sweeny, commanding: >Louis H. Everts, >Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. > > > >==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== >Welcome to TNRUTHER-L: This is the official Rootsweb mailing list for >Rutherford County, TN. Anyone is welcome to post queries, and questions >about Rutherford County, TN Genealogy.

Great idea! I've got them saved. I'm leaving for Phoenix tomorrow morning..will be home the 11th and will post them if it's alright with Mark. Mari At 05:59 PM 11/05/2001 -0500, CheasaG@cs.com wrote: >Mark, >No need to apologize, that is why we are here. Mari may want to put these on >the Rutherford site if you don't have them on your site. > >Teresa Ghee Elliott >TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner > > >==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== >Edythe Whitley: The Whitley Collection consists of over 2,300 notebooks of >genealogical research compiled by Mrs. Edythe Rucker Whitley during her >lifetime. Includes research on pioneer families of Tennessee, North >Carolina, Virginia, and other states.

Mark, No need to apologize, that is why we are here. Mari may want to put these on the Rutherford site if you don't have them on your site. Teresa Ghee Elliott TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner

Mark, I enjoy this genealogy you have. and hoping you will run accross my Joseph Murphy born around 1790 died 10/1866 ga. around dade co. thanks, Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Murphy" <murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu> To: <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 5:29 PM Subject: [TNRUTHER] last one today (I promise) > [Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official > Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series I, Vol. 32, > Part III-Correspondences, etc., War Dept. 1891] > [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 5 Nov 2001] > > p.151 > > Hdqrs. Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, > Pulaski, Tenn., March 25, 1864. > Maj. Frank Evans, > Comdg. Detach. 81st Ohio Inf. Vols., at Nance's Mills: > Major: Lieutenant-Colonel Adams, commanding at Lynnville, reports that > small parties of rebels, wearing gray uniforms, are hovering around the > lines at Culleoka, well armed and mounted. > Send down your mounted men in that direction, to move cautiously and > ascertain what force is there, and all facts possible in reference to > the same. Captain De Hews, secret service, with 10 men, goes to > Culleoka to-day for the same purpose. Co-operate with him if possible. > Advices from General Dodge at Athens say that two regiments, rebels, > have crossed the river at Eastport and are still crossing. > You will be extremely vigilant and use your mounted force to the best > advantage in gaining information of the enemy and his movements, > reporting the same to these headquarters. > By order of Brig. Gen. T.W. Sweeny, commanding: > Louis H. Everts, > Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. > > > > ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== > Welcome to TNRUTHER-L: This is the official Rootsweb mailing list for Rutherford County, TN. Anyone is welcome to post queries, and questions about Rutherford County, TN Genealogy. > >

Do you know where he was born or anything else about him? -Mark tn_nanny@bellsouth.net wrote: > Mark, > I enjoy this genealogy you have. and hoping you will run accross my Joseph > Murphy born around 1790 died 10/1866 ga. around dade co. > thanks, Linda > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Murphy" <murphy@tiaer.tarleton.edu> > To: <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 5:29 PM > Subject: [TNRUTHER] last one today (I promise) > > > [Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official > > Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series I, Vol. 32, > > Part III-Correspondences, etc., War Dept. 1891] > > [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 5 Nov 2001] > > > > p.151 > > > > Hdqrs. Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, > > Pulaski, Tenn., March 25, 1864. > > Maj. Frank Evans, > > Comdg. Detach. 81st Ohio Inf. Vols., at Nance's Mills: > > Major: Lieutenant-Colonel Adams, commanding at Lynnville, reports that > > small parties of rebels, wearing gray uniforms, are hovering around the > > lines at Culleoka, well armed and mounted. > > Send down your mounted men in that direction, to move cautiously and > > ascertain what force is there, and all facts possible in reference to > > the same. Captain De Hews, secret service, with 10 men, goes to > > Culleoka to-day for the same purpose. Co-operate with him if possible. > > Advices from General Dodge at Athens say that two regiments, rebels, > > have crossed the river at Eastport and are still crossing. > > You will be extremely vigilant and use your mounted force to the best > > advantage in gaining information of the enemy and his movements, > > reporting the same to these headquarters. > > By order of Brig. Gen. T.W. Sweeny, commanding: > > Louis H. Everts, > > Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General. > > > > > > > > ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== > > Welcome to TNRUTHER-L: This is the official Rootsweb mailing list for > Rutherford County, TN. Anyone is welcome to post queries, and questions > about Rutherford County, TN Genealogy. > > > > > > ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe from the digest mode send a message to TNRUTHER-D-Request@rootsweb.com and put UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Put nothing in the message field. -- Mark A. Murphy

[Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series I, Vol. 32, Part III-Correspondences, etc., War Dept. 1891] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 5 Nov 2001] p.151 Hdqrs. Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, Pulaski, Tenn., March 25, 1864. Maj. Frank Evans, Comdg. Detach. 81st Ohio Inf. Vols., at Nance's Mills: Major: Lieutenant-Colonel Adams, commanding at Lynnville, reports that small parties of rebels, wearing gray uniforms, are hovering around the lines at Culleoka, well armed and mounted. Send down your mounted men in that direction, to move cautiously and ascertain what force is there, and all facts possible in reference to the same. Captain De Hews, secret service, with 10 men, goes to Culleoka to-day for the same purpose. Co-operate with him if possible. Advices from General Dodge at Athens say that two regiments, rebels, have crossed the river at Eastport and are still crossing. You will be extremely vigilant and use your mounted force to the best advantage in gaining information of the enemy and his movements, reporting the same to these headquarters. By order of Brig. Gen. T.W. Sweeny, commanding: Louis H. Everts, Captain and Assistant Adjutant-General.

[Excerpts from "The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies", Series II, Vol. 3, Correspondences, Orders, etc., War Dept.] [transcribed by Mark Murphy, 5 Nov 2001] p.669 Oxford, Miss., June 9, 1862. Major-General Halleck, U.S. Army: In my absence with the Confederate Army my family, consisting of a wife, seven daughters and one little son and my house servants, alarmed upon the approach of General Buell's column by my residence, in Maury County, Tenn., abandoned my residence and fled to this place. I had previously advised them to remain at home, assuring them of protection from violence and insult by Federal officers. My object in addressing you is to obtain from yourself a passport for them to return home to Maury County, Tenn., and a safeguard for themselves, my servants (sixteen in number), including about eight children, and my carriage and wagons for removal of such articles of furniture as they have with them. General Negley told my brother some four weeks since that he would invite them back if he thought they would return, but it is now impossible for me to communicate with him. My son-in-law, Thomas J. Brown, is with my family and a part of it. He is a private citizen, in no way connected with the Confederate Army, and has not been since the troubles commenced. When and while at Columbus, Ky., I extended the protection asked in many cases to the Union men and their families, including the families of those in the Federal Army. I am, with respect, Gideon J. Pillow. -- Mark A. Murphy http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~freshnup/markmurph/