Researching: Elam,Jarratt, Roberson,and Vaughn. I don't know where in Rutherford, but my Roberson family was in Davidson Co.near the Rutherford Co.line. Sue

The following is taken from "Goodspeeds History of NE Arkansas" "Boswell Blackburn PAYNE, Sr., retired farmer, is a native of Rutherford County, TN, born February 1, 1815, and is a son of James and Permelia Ann (HITCHCOCK) PAYNE, born in NC and Ireland, respectively, though they were reared, married and resided in TN, and died in that state about 1827 and 1828 respectively." This family is my brick wall. I cannot find any records of this family ever existing in TN anywhere. Boswell is my gg-grandfather. Once he came to AR (1843) I have found a ton on info on him and his family, but nothing in Rutherford County. If anyone has any leads or even a hint of info please let me know. Boswell Blackburn Payne married Nancy Nettles who was born in Franklin Co., TN in 1817. They were married in Dyer County, TN in 1836. Darlene Jackson Hofer ehofer@internetwork.net

Sorry, Deb, none of that made any sense to me....I still don't know what is so exciting about Miracode.... According to "Unpuzzling Your Past - A Basic Guide to Genealogy" by Emily Anne Croom, Miracode "gives family visitation number instead of page number but uses the same coding system as Soundex." I don't know about the other questions. :) Hope this helps. -Deb _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

I have not yet found the map discussed previously: 1875 Rutherford Co, Tn property owners. However, I did find the correct name for it. It was the 1875 PLAT MAP OF PROPERTY OWNERS by Beers Publishing Company. These maps were done for all (?most) of the counties in the U. S. I did find that RootsWeb has several of these on line but mainly for counties in Ilinois and Ohio (see below). I'll keep looking. Joyce http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilhenry/75alb_ne.htm 1875 Plat Map of Property Owners Alba Township Henry County Illinois These maps were originally published in "Atlas of Henry Co. and the State of Illinois to Which is Added an Atlas of the United States Maps of the Hemispheres &c. &c. &c., WARNER AND BEERS PUBLISHERS, Lakeside Building Cor. of Clark & Adams Sts., Chicago, 1875"

Could someone tell me just what miracode means when referring to a census?? And why all states do not have this whatever it is???and can the actual census records be bought on CD-rom's??? Betty _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

In a message dated 3/24/01 9:43:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, TNRUTHER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << X-Message: #5 Betty, miracode was used ONLY IN THE 1910 CENSUS. It was used in Okla, Ark and a few other states. The majority of the states had a soundex. I don't know why it was used for only a few states. The purpose of a miracode is exactly the same as a soundex, listing family etc. Here's what you'll find at the TOP of a miracode card. The county name is in the top left corner. The 9 digits in the upper right corner look something like this xxx xx xxxx. You can interpret these numbers as follows: the 3 digits on far left mean nothing. The middle 2 digits are the ED number (enumeration dist), the 3 or 4 numbers on the right are a column number which can be found on a census page immediately left of the name of the head of house. So you see, the miracode does not provide a sheet number (page number), however with the county name + the ED number and the column number....you can still find your family. I'm not into census records on CDs since I live near a branch of the Natl Archives, so can't answer your question on that. Joyce Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 01:42:48 From: "Betty Brown" <betty524@hotmail.com> To: TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNRUTHER] miracode Could someone tell me just what miracode means when referring to a census?? And why all states do not have this whatever it is???and can the actual census records be bought on CD-rom's??? Betty >>

In a message dated 3/24/01 6:01:35 AM Pacific Standard Time, TNRUTHER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Teresa, thanks for the tips, but I checked the web site you mentioned (below) and it only has 4 maps, none of which are the HUGE property owners map which I recall. But you're right, I think the source was William Walkup years ago, but it was offered/listed thru the Rutherford Co Historical Society. Does any in Murfreesboro know if the Historical Society still carries it? Joyce, Burleson, Tx << I think it may be the one on http://www.tngenweb.org/rutherford/ I believe the originals were with William Walkup of Smyrna, but I have lost the address. You might search the archives and find it though. Teresa Ghee Elliott TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner >>

My research names are: COBB, JONES, CLEMENS, MILLER all cobb Charles Jones bn. circa 1825 md Elizabeth Cobb 1842 Susan Clemens md George L. Cobb 1857 Henry Miller md Mary Cobb 1855 Thanks Terisa for the roll call LaRee

Mary Ann, My maternal great-grandmother was a Primm. I don't know if she is related to your Primm's because I have no information on her parents. Her name (as I have it) is Nannie Primm. I have no birthdate, but she died in 1915-1916; she married Walter S. Blanton (1861-1939). They had 3 children - 2 girls and a boy. The Tipton Co. cemetery site at TNGenWeb states that several Tipton Co. cemeteries have partial or complete listings in the Tipton Co. Public Library. Have you been able to check their listings? -Deb ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Ann Askeenbburg <marrryddon@hiwaay.net> To: <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 10:54 PM Subject: [TNRUTHER] Primm ancestors Surname: Primm Family ------------------------- I am seaarching for the descendents of Jarvis Shirley and Rebecca Rowlett. They were among the early settlers of Murfreesboro and most of their are buried in the Evergreen Cemetery. I would especially like information on William H.J. Primm and Nancy C. Vaughan who left in a wagon going west. It is said that both drowned when their wagon sand in the Mississippi River at Tipton County. I also have heard that they are buried in Covington, Tenn. but am unable to locate records. This drowning occurred in Jan. 1851. Most of their children were survivors and adopted by Uncles. Does anyone know if Nancy drowned? There was a daughter with the birthdate of 1851 (same year of the accident). Please write to me if you can help me with any information. Mary Ann Askenburg

There is a Big Spring District in the 1850 with the post office listed as Christina. LaRee

In a message dated 3/23/2001 10:47:27 AM Central Standard Time, Billie592@cs.com writes: > Hello, > > Readyville, anywhere in Tn. that a YOUREE, WALKUP or a MORGAN, might have > wandered. > > Billie........a grandma in Ohio > Hi Billie, I am descended from Andrew Carnahan and his wife Elizabeth Billingsley. Their daughter Mary Carnahan married William Hart Youree. Mary was born 3 Jan 1795 and William was born 2 July 1789. While I am descended from another of Andrew and Elizabeth's children I have a little bit on the Youree line. Take care - Emma

In a message dated 3/23/2001 11:48:16 AM Central Standard Time, KAlexan254@aol.com writes: > My Rutherford Co., surnames: TENNISON, BRANDON, WHITFIELD > Hi Karen, I am descended from Abraham Tennison and Jane Adams of Rutherford Co. Their daughter Mary Phoebe (Polly) Tennison married Cornelius Brandon. Are we by any chance working on the same line here. Thanks and take care - Emma

According to "Unpuzzling Your Past - A Basic Guide to Genealogy" by Emily Anne Croom, Miracode "gives family visitation number instead of page number but uses the same coding system as Soundex." I don't know about the other questions. :) Hope this helps. -Deb ----- Original Message ----- From: Betty Brown <betty524@hotmail.com> To: <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 1:42 AM Subject: [TNRUTHER] miracode Could someone tell me just what miracode means when referring to a census?? And why all states do not have this whatever it is???and can the actual census records be bought on CD-rom's??? Betty

Searching for Miller, Spain, and Poff families in the Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Walter Hill?? area. Sherry

Jean, do you have a Rexanne CARTER, whose maiden name might have been DAVIS. I have her in my files and I have a letter that she wrote to my great, great grandfather Aquilla DAVIS in 1873 and she addresses him as "Dear Uncle" I am familiar with the SANFORD name in the Lavergne Area, too. Mary Pat -----Original Message----- From: Marthy [mailto:Marthy@acelink.net] Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 8:18 PM To: TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNRUTHER] ROLL Call I am researching SANFORD, CARTER, CRUTCHFIELD, TUNE, IRVIN in the Lavergne, Rutherford County area. Thanks for any and all of your help. Jean -----Original Message----- From: NIKKI DREW <kiyoko3@excite.com> To: TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, March 24, 2001 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [TNRUTHER] ROLL Call >Murfreesboro/Smyrna - Hickory Grove. African and Native Americans. >Surnames: DREW/DRUE, COLLINS, GOOCH, JACOWAY/JAKOWAY, JOHNS > > >On Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:28:20 EST, TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com wrote: > >| I am curious as to the areas of Rutherford County every one is >researching in >| . So I am calling a roll call of locations that you are researching in. >| I am in Versailles, Rockvale, and Murfreesboro. Where is your main >research >| city or Civil District? >| >| Teresa Ghee Elliott >| TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner >| >| >| ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== >| Welcome to TNRUTHER-L >| To unsubscribe send a message to TNRUTHER-L-request@rootsweb.com >| and put unsubscribe in the subject line. >| > > > > > >_______________________________________________________ >Send a cool gift with your E-Card >http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ > > > >==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== >Linebaugh Public Library >105 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN >(615) 893-4131 > ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe from the digest mode send a message to TNRUTHER-D-request@rootsweb.com and put subscribe in the subject line. Put nothing in the message field.

Posted on: Rutherford Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tn/Rutherford/10463 Surname: Primm Family ------------------------- I am seaarching for the descendents of Jarvis Shirley and Rebecca Rowlett. They were among the early settlers of Murfreesboro and most of their are buried in the Evergreen Cemetery. I would especially like information on William H.J. Primm and Nancy C. Vaughan who left in a wagon going west. It is said that both drowned when their wagon sand in the Mississippi River at Tipton County. I also have heard that they are buried in Covington, Tenn. but am unable to locate records. This drowning occurred in Jan. 1851. Most of their children were survivors and adopted by Uncles. Does anyone know if Nancy drowned? There was a daughter with the birthdate of 1851 (same year of the accident). Please write to me if you can help me with any information. Mary Ann Askenburg

<< Then we are 5th cousins, if her research is correct. <G> Teresa Ghee Elliott>> This is so exciting. I can't wait to get back to Nashville (which is where I'm from originally) this summer and do some serious research. :>) Deborah Hunt Maddox Lexington, SC

Searching the ALEXANDER, ALFORD (sometimes ALFRED), BARRETT, and WARD families in Valley district of Rutherford County, later listed as Walter Hill area. Groups of these families moved to the McLennan County, TX area (Crawford, TX , Valley Mills, TX, Osage, TX all outside Waco) in the 1890s time frame, although I am sure some family remained in the Rutherford area. By the way...roll call was a great idea! Melissa in Colorado

I am researching SANFORD, CARTER, CRUTCHFIELD, TUNE, IRVIN in the Lavergne, Rutherford County area. Thanks for any and all of your help. Jean -----Original Message----- From: NIKKI DREW <kiyoko3@excite.com> To: TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com <TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, March 24, 2001 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [TNRUTHER] ROLL Call >Murfreesboro/Smyrna - Hickory Grove. African and Native Americans. >Surnames: DREW/DRUE, COLLINS, GOOCH, JACOWAY/JAKOWAY, JOHNS > > >On Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:28:20 EST, TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com wrote: > >| I am curious as to the areas of Rutherford County every one is >researching in >| . So I am calling a roll call of locations that you are researching in. >| I am in Versailles, Rockvale, and Murfreesboro. Where is your main >research >| city or Civil District? >| >| Teresa Ghee Elliott >| TNRUTHER-L@rootsweb.com List Owner >| >| >| ==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== >| Welcome to TNRUTHER-L >| To unsubscribe send a message to TNRUTHER-L-request@rootsweb.com >| and put unsubscribe in the subject line. >| > > > > > >_______________________________________________________ >Send a cool gift with your E-Card >http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ > > > >==== TNRUTHER Mailing List ==== >Linebaugh Public Library >105 West Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN >(615) 893-4131 >

Hi everyone, I had a server-interupted......... they lost all emails for the last three days.... I see now that there is a roll call going on... I'm looking for Brown and Moore..... not sure of the location, but I do know some of the Moore's are from Murfreesboro ........... Diane