MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! Gerald Lay Founding Member: 1995 Lay Family Genealogical Association www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/8896 ------------------------------------------ Founding Member: 1989 Campbell County ( TN ) Historical Society ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cynthia Ann Wells" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 2:00 AM Subject: Lay DNA Project update > Hello to everyone, > > We have exciting news on all fronts this evening. This is a long email so > you may want to print it out. There is a lot to pass on. New tests results > are back, new participants have ordered kits, AND a potentially > interesting lead discovered through his DNA results for John W. Lay and > his kin who descend from Rev. William L. Lay. > > John R. Lay, descendent of Isaac and Catherine Lay of Burke Co., NC has > his 25 marker results back. His DNA does not match any of our previously > tested participants and his haplogroup is predicted to be R1b, a common > haplogroup for Western Europeans. According to unproven and unsourced > family tradition, Isaac descended from European Layâ?Ts originally from > Alsace Loraine, a French-German province, and Isaacâ?Ts father immigrated > to America from there. Others say that Isaac was kin to the Campbell Co., > TN Layâ?Ts. However these initial results say otherwise. Either way, we > cannot validate or come to any conclusions until further participants come > forward, test, and compare results. We do have another potential tester > for Isaacâ?Ts line in the works but because John R.â?Ts haplogroup is R1B, > descendents of the German Pennsylvania Layâ?Ts will greatly add to our > understanding of Isaacâ?Ts lineage and point to new avenues for > traditional paper research. I know we have a few members of this email > group who descend from these PA Layâ?Ts so hopefully a suitable > participant can be found. > > Our cousin from Australia, Max, has his 12 markers back. As expected he is > not a match with any of our current participants. What is interesting for > Max is that his haplogroup is also predicted to be R1b, indicating deep > European ancestral roots of the 1,000 years + back range. Max can trace > his Lay lineage in England back to the 1500â?Ts. As I have noted before, > Abraham Layâ?Ts line, also back to England is Haplogroup I, indicating > deep Norse ancestral roots of the 1,000+ back range. I mention all this to > highlight the rich ancestral history of England in how the land was > invaded and re-invaded numerous times over the millennia before having > surnames for identification became common. Max has identified several > different Lay lines in Australia and New Zealand, much like our southern > U.S. Layâ?Ts and has been very diligent in spreading news about our > Project to them. I might add to Max and Murray that participant Russ Lay, > is doing the tourist thing right now in your beautiful countries. Our CT > Lay tester, John C.â?Ts kit has been received by the lab and will be > included in the next batch for testing. Expect his results sometime after > Thanksgiving. John C. documents back to England and is a very important > line for Project analysis and comparing to our known English descendents. > > Onward to John W. Lay, descendent of Rev. William L. Lay. His markers had > no exact or close matches in the FTDNA database at the 12, 25, or 37 > marker levels. FTDNA calls John W.â?Ts haplotype unique. John, did you > know how unique you are? â?~VBGâ?T However, I plugged Johnâ?Ts numbers > into another well known DNA lab database, that has their participants > submit pedigree charts and John W.â?Ts DNA is a very close match with two > males who have tested. The first male is a descendent of a French-Canadian > whose surname could have definitely been Americanized into Lay. There is > family tradition in some East TN Lay lines that talk about a French > Canadian heritage. The second male is a Lay who descends from a William > Lay1, John Lay2, and Taliaferro Lay3â?¦..and down the line. This line is > recorded in TN then into Alabama. Now here is the icing on the cake. > Gloria who descends from a William Lay who family tradition states married > a Taliaferro has been hard at work recruiting a participant from her line > since way back when the Project started. Well thanks to her and newest > email group member Catherine, we have a tester for the William Lay line of > Roane Co., TN. Walter H. Lay will be testing for this line. This > couldnâ?Tt have come at a more important time given the DNA match John W. > shares with this descendent of a Taliaferro Lay. Gloria, Catherine, and > John W.; may want to get up and compare pedigrees while waiting for > Walterâ?Ts results. In the meantime John, email me for further information > on your matches, especially the French Canadian match, so you can make a > research plan. Catherine, could you please email me a pedigree of > Walterâ?Ts direct lineage. > > John W.â?Ts match results and Walter's upcoming test also have huge future > ramifications for our other two testers who need to return their kits to > the lab; Greg and Todd. Greg also descends from Rev. William L and Todd > descends from Big Valley Dave. Gentlemen, your results could be the start > of a breakthrough several East TN researchers have been looking for. > > Lastly, a potential participant from John M. Layâ?Ts line may be ready to > order his kit after the first of next year. We still have a part > scholarship available for a 37-marker kit to a descendent of Charles Lay > of Pendleton District, SC. > > Thanks to everyone for participating in this great group. All this could > easily die and we would be just left with 9-10 strings of numbers. > OR...we could get the bigger picture of how all the Lay families are > related. You do make a difference and our Project has been growing in the > right direction. > > Regards, > > Cynthia Ann Wells > > >

From The Oak Ridger 21 Oct 2005 Alice Contos Asmanes Emma Sue Barton, 71, of Norris, Roberta Williams DeMelas, 57, of Oak Ridge, Shirley Yvonne Krupp, 64, of Oak Ridge, Elvie Powers, 99, a lifelong resident of Middlesboro, Ky. Jacqueline M. Blackburn, 79, of Oak Ridge, Alice Contos Asmanes was born in Orange, N.J., on May 11, 1912, and moved to Oak Ridge in 1945 to be with her husband, Charles, who was sent here, along with many others, as a part of the war effort. The early years in Oak Ridge were filled with muddy roads, limited shopping and food selections, dirty coal furnaces, and government housing with drab interiors. Despite these hardships, unique experiences and strong friendships made Oak Ridge home, and when the opportunity came to leave, the Asmaneses chose to stay. Prior to her marriage to Charles in 1941, Alice worked for Prudential Insurance. After her marriage she devoted herself to her family. Her children cherish memories of their mother being home for them as they grew up. Alice created a stable home filled with wonderful meals, delicious Greek cookies, thoughtful gifts for every special occasion, cleanliness and order. She imparted a strong sense of right and wrong in her children, her kind disposition made her a friend to all, she could always be trusted to keep a secret and to give good advice. She was active for many years in the Oak Ridge Woman's Club, in her children's schools and PTA, several close-knit bridge groups, accompanying Charles at the Oak Ridge Sportsman Club and most recently at the Oak Ridge Senior Center. Alice's passing in the early hours of Thursday, Oct. 20, was sudden and peaceful. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 64 years, Charles; her children and their spouses, Arthur and Joanne Asmanes, Barbara and Byron Lemont and Lynn and Phil Moore. She also leaves her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Donna and Mike Farrar and Joanne; Glen and Kim Thomas and Taylor; Phaedra and Bill Hargis and Lily; Electra and Humberto Posada and Diego and Augustine; Michelle Willm; Jennifer and Travis Wiggins; and Jonathan and Nikki Plaza. Preceded in death by her parents, siblings, in-laws, and most of her close friends, Alice is also survived by her brother Nicholas Contos. Special family friends include the Pendley family, Lillian and Tom Pappas and Jennifer Smith. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Father John Kostas officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, with a Memorial Prayer at 7 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Emma Sue Barton, 71, of Norris, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She was of the Baptist faith and was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Maryville, Tennessee. Mrs. Barton was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Barton; her parents, Dexter and Mabel Rathbone; a sister, Jean Brooks; a brother, Bud Rathbone, and two grandsons, Ricky and Randy Barton. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Earl Barton of Norris; daughters, Nancy Barton and Gloria Heffron of Clinton; sons, Tom and wife Debbie Barton of Heiskell, Bob and wife Linda Barton of Heiskell, and David and wife Kim of Maryville; and special friends and neighbors on Pine Road in Norris. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Main Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 405, Lake City, TN 37769, or First Baptist Church of Andersonville, 3949 Andersonville Highway, Andersonsonville, TN 37705. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Roberta Williams DeMelas, 57, of Oak Ridge, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Mrs. DeMelas was born July 18, 1948, in Louisa, Ky. She was a legal secretary with the Cabell County Court in Huntington, W. Va. She was a member of the Tabor Creek Baptist Church in Ft. Gay, W. Va. She enjoyed photography, poetry, and bird watching and especially enjoyed her cats Teddy, Cindy, Sugar, Peete and Blackie. She was precededMrs. DeMelas is survived by her husband, John P. DeMelas; brothers, Roy Michael Williams and wife, Sherry, and Barry Alan Williams; sisters, Thelma Jean Wellman and husband, Glen, Elizabeth Ann Lambert, Linda Sue Stark and husband, Mark, Ruth Marilyn McCoy and husband, Danny, Romona Hatfield and husband, Robert; and by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at the Tabor Creek Baptist Church in Ft. Gay, W. Va. with the Rev. Denny Brown officiating. Young Funeral Home, 210 W. Main St., Louisa, Ky., is in charge of arrangements in West Virginia. An online register book is available at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Yvonne Krupp, 64, of Oak Ridge, died recently at Fort Sanders Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Feb. 14, 1941, and graduated from Bossier High School in Bossier City, La. Shirley worked as a bank bookkeeper in Bossier City, La., worked at the Bank of Oak Ridge in Oak Ridge, Tenn., and as a cook at Arby's. She was involved with several booster clubs, PTA, the Boys Club, and was very active in Scouting and sports activities for her sons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Jeff Young. Shirley is survived by her husband, Julius Krupp Sr.; two sons, Julius Jr., and Jeffrey; two grandsons, Cody and Brandon, and Kirsten, stepdaughter of Jeffrey Krupp. She is also survived by a brother, Robert Young, and sister, Dixie Jr. of Bossier City, La. The family requests that donations be made to cancer research, through the charity of the donor's choice. Her remains will be interred in the church memorial garden at Grace Lutheran Church in Oak Ridge. Elvie Powers, 99, a lifelong resident of Middlesboro, Ky., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at Middlesboro ARH Hospital. She was born Oct. 14, 1906, in Pearl, Ky., the daughter of Jim and Pollie Hamblin-Partin, who are both deceased. She was a very loving and devoted mother, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Middlesboro for many years. Elvie was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Johnny Powers; daughter, Myrtle Lee Powers; four sons, Elmer, Troy, Albert and Johnnie Powers Jr.; sister, Delphia Partin Richards; son-in-law, W.E. Harrell; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Loveday Powers; grandson, J.B. Powers Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Powers. Survivors include her four sons, Chester Powers of Oak Ridge, the Rev. J.B. Powers and Ruby of Dayton, Ohio; Cecil Powers and Sherry of Ewing, Va., Carl Powers and Libby of Dickson, Tenn.; two daughters, Marie Partin and Dewey of Middlesboro, Ky., Geneva Harrell of Tacoma, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mae Davis of Indianapolis, Ind., and Ethel Maiden of Middlesboro, Ky.; one brother, Bill Partin of Xenia, Ohio; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel in Middlesboro, Ky. The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at Creech Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Chuck Summers officiating. Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons, James Powers, Johnny Powers, Travis Powers, and Aaron Powers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth and Kenny Rutherford, Brian Orick, Delbert Marlow, Percy Pursifull, and Dr. Thomas Epperson and Dr. Robert Matheny, staff of Middlesboro Health Care facility. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 839 Middlesboro, KY 40965. Creech Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements Jacqueline M. Blackburn, 79, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The LaFollette Press 20 Oct 2005 J.P. "Byrd" Boruff age 67 of LaFollette Kathleen Stewart Burrell, age 66, of New Hudson, MI, formerly of Stinking Creek, Addie Roberts Hatmaker age 91 of Jacksboro Hurshel Housley age 74 of LaFollette Rebecca (Becky) Carolyn Goins Meade, age 54 George "Press" Moses, age 81 of Jellico Conley Ruth Price, age 79, of LaFollette, Franklin D. Terry, age 60 of Roses Creek J.P. "Byrd" Boruff age 67 of LaFollette went to be with the Lord on Oct. 11 at the U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed cutting up with all he met. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rome and Nora Heatherly Boruff; brother, L.D. Boruff; sister, Betty Ford. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Boruff of LaFollette; sons, Mark Boruff of KY, Billy Heatherly of Acworth, GA; daughters, Marie Boruff of KY, Donna Chapman of Caryville, Jeannie Crowley of LaFollette, Debbie Hope of Jacksboro, Diane Siegenphaler of Holly Hill, FL; nine grandchildren; brothers, M.C. Boruff of LaFollette, Sonny Boruff of LaFollette; sister, Susie Terry of LaFollette; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Oct. 14 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. LeRoy Braden and Rev. John Brown officiating. Interment was in the Bakers Forge Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Kathleen Stewart Burrell, age 66, of New Hudson, MI, formerly of Stinking Creek, passed away Oct. 11. She was the daughter of the late Ancil and Lou Ridenour Smiddy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ancil and Lou Smiddy. She is survived by her daughters and sons in law, June and Greg Campbell, Rita and Clifton Jordan, Yvonne and Mark Tidwell; son, Arvil Lee Stewart, Jr.; step-son, Rod and Diane Burrell; grandchildren, April, Tommy, Derrick, Chris, Tasha, Whitney, Rebekah, Jeff, Todd and Lisa; six great grandchildren; sisters, Sarah and Sherry; brother, Henry. Funeral services were held Oct. 15 at the Cross Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev.Ronnie Thomas officiating. Interment was in the Davis Cemetery. Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Addie Roberts Hatmaker age 91 of Jacksboro passed away on Oct. 17 at St. Mary's in LaFollette. She was born on May 17, 1914 in Bonnie Blue, VA to William and Victoria Osborne Roberts. Her father was a carpenter and sharecropper. She married Othniel Hatmaker on February 25, 1933 in Bonnie Blue, VA. They had lived at the present address since 1935. She was a member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church where she will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Othniel Hatmaker; two grandsons; parents, William and Victoria Osborne Roberts. She is survived by her sons, Floyd M. and Margie Hatmaker of LaFollette and Gary E. and Sharon Hatmaker of Hanna City, Illinois; daughters, Barbara J. and Eldon Boshears and Jane J. and John Phillips all of Jacksboro; 11 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. She also had one brother, six half brothers, eight half sisters and one stepmother and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were Oct. 18 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Ron Williams officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Paran Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Paran Baptist Church Cemetery fund. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Hurshel Housley age 74 of LaFollette passed away Sept. 30 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Knoxville. He was a member of Barraca Tabernacle. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening and most of all he loved to play jokes on his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Sheppard Housley; son, Michael Housley; brothers, Otha, Danny, and Deleon Housley; sisters, Mary Evans and Roberta Strange. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ruth Housley of LaFollette; sons, Earnest and Mark Housley of LaFollette, Mitchell Housley of Oak Dale, Matthew Housley of Jacksboro and Timothy Housley of Troy, OH; daughter, Kathy Posey of LaFollette; brothers, Bobby Joe Housley and Jim Housley both of OH, Tony Housley of TX; sisters, Azella McCullah of LaFollette. Yvonnia Morrell of Jacksboro, Estes Owens of Bristol; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Oct. 3 in Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Don Whited officiating. Interment was in the Woodward Cemetery. Martin Wilson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Rebecca (Becky) Carolyn Goins Meade, age 54 passed away Oct. 3 in Greenbush, Maine. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton (Kink) and Margaret Ellison Goins; brothers, Charles Milton, Kenneth and Ronald Goins; sisters, Patsy Goins and Dallis Nelson. She is survived by her husband, Mark Meade of Maine; daughters, Jolanna Lowe of New Hampshire, Kathryn Meade of Maine; son, Russell Crum of Talbot; granddaughter, Kelly Rayne Crum of Talbot; brothers, Cecil and Danny Goins both of LaFollette; sisters, Ann Russell of LaFollette and Mary Nelson of Lenoir City; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service and internment was held at Woodlawn Cemetery on October 15. George "Press" Moses, age 81 of Jellico passed away Oct. 13 at the Jellico Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Annie Moses; sisters, Blanche Nuckles, Neva Colberg. He is survived by his wife, June Taylor, son, Randy Moses of Jellico; daughter and son in law, Angela and Jim Johnson; grandchildren, Katie Johnson and Brent Johnson of Jellico; sisters, Virginia Gratton of Cleveland, OH, Ruth Shelley of Williamsburg, KY, Beatrice Moses of Williamsburg, KY, Catherine Catron and husband, Ray of Warren, MI, Jean Cox and husband, Simon of Cleveland, OH, Carolyn Green of Goshen, OH; brothers, Thornt "Blackie" Moses and wife, Evelyn of Cleveland, OH, Doug Moses and wife, Diane of Cleveland, OH; sisters in law, Joyce Fowler of Crossville, Carol Taylor of Jellico, Cherry Asberry and husband, John of Jellico; brother in law, John Taylor of Kettering, OH; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Oct. 16 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Cox, Rev. Matt Stanley and Rev. Janus Jones officiating. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Conley Ruth Price, age 79, of LaFollette, passed away Oct. 8. She was born on March 23, 1926, to Charles and Rachel Babb in LaFollette. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Church in LaFollette. She was active in Sunday school and church activities. She was educated at LaFollette Colored High School. She earned her diploma in 1941. She continued her education at Tennessee A and I University in Nashville. During her college years she participated in the drama club. She was the youngest of 10 children and spent much of her time on "the hill" with her siblings. Her father farmed so she helped care for the animals and tended the garden. Mama Rachel kept the girls close to home and outside activities were limited and on rare occasions. "Mother" as she was lovingly called, by both children and grandchildren, extended herself to each and every one of them. She was always there to provide a word; a smile, a touch or whatever was needed. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She happily passed on her most treasured childhood memories to them. She loved listening to Gospel music and caring for the grandchildren.She retired from Imperial Reading where she worked for over twenty years. She served as President of the Local Union. Everyone admired her and respected her leadership abilities. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Price; son, Anthony Cooke; daughter, Ardalia Oliphant; both parents, Charles and Rachel Babb as well as all of her siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory, two children; her loving daughter, Belinda Thomas of Nashville, loyal and dedicated son, Jeffrey Price of LaFollette; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her other dedicated, loving daughter, Delphine Houston of Knoxville; four special loving and caring nieces: Emma Andrews of Dayton, OH, Monecia Lytle of San Jose, CA, Marjorie Pittman of Cleveland, OH and Pauletta Washington of Verda, KY; two special nephews; Charles Babb of Lexington, KY and Edward Younge of Detroit, MI; three dedicated and loyal sisters-in-law, Joyce Booker, Ophelia Ingram and Jerry Wilson, all of Cleveland, OH. and a host of other relatives, nieces, nephews and friends who dearly loved her. Funeral services were held Oct. 14 at the Cross Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Darrly Washington, Rev. Larry Branson and Rev. Melvin Henry officiating. Interment was in the Sharp Cemetery.Cross Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Franklin D. Terry, age 60 of Roses Creek passed away Oct. 10 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Terry of Roses Creek; brother, Otis Levi Terry of LaFollette; sisters, Betsy Fox of LaFollette, Patsy Geraldine Baird of Stinking Creek; a host of friends. Funeral services were Oct. 13 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Bowman and Rev. Ray Woods officiating. Interment was in the Terry Cemetery. Harp Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News sentinel 21 Oct 2005 ASMANES, ALICE CONTOS - of Oak Ridge, BARTON, EMMA SUE - age 71, of Norris, BOLTON, MR. JOHN L. (JAY) - age 79 of Jacksboro, DUNCAN, RUBY JANE (SUMMERS) - age 96 of the Joyner Community, MARLOW, LB - age 88 of LaFollette PALKO, ALOYSIUS (AL) ALPHONSE - age 85, of Burchfield Heights in the Solway Community, ASMANES, ALICE CONTOS - of Oak Ridge, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2005. She had been a resident of Oak Ridge since 1945 when she moved from her home in Orange, New Jersey with her husband. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Charles; her children and their spouses, Arthur and Joanne Asmanes, Barbara and Byron Lemont and Lynn and Phil Moore. She also leaves her grandchildren and great grandchildren: Donna and Mike Farrar and Joanne, Glen and Kim Thomas and Taylor, Phaedra and Bill Hargis and Lily, Electra and Humberto Posada and Diego and Augustine, Jennifer and Travis Wiggins and Jonathan and Nikki Plaza. Preceded in death by parents, siblings, in-laws and most of her close friends, she is also survived by her brother, Nicholas Contos. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2005 at 10:00am at Oak Ridge Memorial Park with Father John Kostas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5:00-7:00pm with a Memorial Prayer at 7:00pm at Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge. An on-line guest book can be signed at: www.weatherfordmortuary.com. BARTON, EMMA SUE - age 71, of Norris, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at Methodist Medical Center. She was of the Baptist Faith and was born October 14, 1934 in Maryville, Tennessee. Mrs. Barton was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Preceded in death by: daughter, Susan Barton; parents, Dexter and Mabel Rathbone; sister, Jean Brooks; brother, Bud Rathbone and grandsons, Ricky and Randy Barton. Survivors: husband of 54 years, Earl Barton of Norris; daughters, Nancy Barton and Gloria Heffron of Clinton; sons, Tom & wife Debbie Barton of Heiskell, Bob & wife Linda Barton of Heiskell, David & wife Kim of Maryville; special friends and neighbors of Pine Road in Norris, Tennessee. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made to Main Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 405, Lake City, TN 37769 and First Baptist Church of Andersonville. 3749 Andersonville Highway, Andersonville, TN 37705. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. BOLTON, MR. JOHN L. (JAY) - age 79 of Jacksboro, passed away Thursday October 20, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Knoxville. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and member of Fordtown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by father and mother, Marion and Lourina Bolton; daughter, Tina Cleo Bolton; brother, Charlie Bolton; half brothers, Hubert, Earl, Monroe, Frank and Lewis Bolton; sister, Mary Jane Branam; half sisters, Nannie Ridenour and Parlee Lambdin; step-son, Scotty Harding. Survivors: wife, Mildred Bolton of Jacksboro; sons, Kelvin, Lee, Kenneth and Johnny Bolton all of LaFollette and Ernest Bolton of Maynardville; daughters, April Bolton of Kingston, Roxie Wylie and Janice Day both of LaFollette; stepchildren, Junior Harding of Clinton, Dennis Harding of Jacksboro, Dinah Richardson of North Carolina, and Teresa Brock of Jacksboro; brother, McKinnley Bolton of Athens, TN; sister, Lorene Marlow of White Oak; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and 16 step great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday 8 P.M. at Walters Chapel with Rev. James Adkins and Rev. Alfred Asbury Byrd officiating. Graveside services and interment Sunday 2:30 P.M. at Ausmus Cemetery with military honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Saturday before services at Walters Funeral Home. Walters Funeral Home of LaFollette is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John L. (Jay) Bolton. DUNCAN, RUBY JANE (SUMMERS) - age 96 of the Joyner Community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by: husband, Herbert Andrew Duncan; parents, Richard and Callie Summers; sisters, Aubrey Jones and Pearl Marlow; brother, Homer Summers. She is survived by: seven children including: daughters and sons-in-law, Carrie Lou (Charlie) Embry of Cave City, KY, Betty Sue (Dennis) Neskaug of Powell and Marjorie Gale (Nelson) Dalton of Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee (Venia) Duncan, Russell M. Duncan, Glen H. (Betty) Duncan, all of Joyner and James D. Duncan of Wartburg; She is also survived by a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives. The family will receive friends Friday, October 21, 2005 from 6-8 pm at Schubert Funeral Home in Wartburg. Funeral services will begin at 8 pm with Bro. Paul Frick officiating. She was a member of Union Baptist Church, Wartburg and interment will be in Union Cemetery on Saturday, 11 am. MARLOW, LB - age 88 of LaFollette passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at the St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell Co. He was a member and helped form the Campbell Co. Riding Club. He also was a veteran of WW II and member of VFW. Mr. Marlow loved fishing, hunting, show horses, and show dogs. He won several ribbons. He was a member of Miami Valley Beagle Club in Ohio. Preceded in death by wife: Dorothy Stanford Marlow, parents: John and Martha Jones Marlow, brother and sister in law: Bob and May Marlow, brother: John Marlow, sisters and brothers in law: Betty Jo and Eddie Randolph. Litha and John Marlow. Carrie and Grant Leach. Mossie and Raymond Teague. Tennie and Bill Teague. Survived by nephews and nieces: Curt and Geneva Teague, Terry and Teresa Ward, Janice Engle-Schultz; and a host of other nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday night in Martin Wilson Chapel with eulogy by family members. Interment will be 11 AM Saturday in Marlow Cemetery with the Campbell Co. Honor Guard to conduct services. Martin Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. PALKO, ALOYSIUS (AL) ALPHONSE - age 85, of Burchfield Heights in the Solway Community, passed away at home at 8:40 p.m. October 18, 2005 after a long illness. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Oak Ridge, serving as usher for many years. He was born in Harriman, one of eleven children of the late Julia and Andrew Palko, Sr. He served in the Navy during WWII from 1944-46. He was a radar lieutenant on the USS Chicago and was stationed in Japan with the occupational forces. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Tennessee. He worked for thirty three years as a Research Chemist, first at the Y -12 plant and then Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Raised on a farm, he never lost his love of nature. He was landscaper at St. Mary's Convent for many years and worked in the family's Roane County farm and in his home gardens. He built his home in Burchfield Heights and aided others with woodworking projects. He was one of the founders of Carbide Camera Club, teaching classes in processing and developing film. Many local residents own a print of his Old Solway Bridge photograph. Retiring from ORNL in 1982, he was co- winner of an Industrial Research and Development Award and an Environmental Protection Agency Award for an efficient silver recovery process. He had several patents and many articles in scientific literature. Preceding him in death besides his parents: are two sisters; three brothers; a granddaughter and a son-in-law. He is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Corinne Knight Palko; six children; sixteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Surviving sons and daughters-in-law are: David and Pamela Palko, Bill and Sherry Palko, Tom and Marie Palko; daughters and sons-in-law are: Diane and Bill Hatcher, Patti and Rob Drexler and Elaine Patterson. Surviving siblings are: Sr. Mary Martin Palko, Joseph Palko, Clement Palko, Edward Palko, and Martin Palko; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vermont Avenue, Oak Ridge on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 10:30 a. m. with Father Michael Woods officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Palko Family Cemetery on Webster Road in Harriman with family members serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be at Weatherford Mortuary, 158 South Jefferson Circle, Oak Ridge, Friday, October 21, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. A Rosary will follow at 8:00 p. m. 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From the Oak Ridsger 20 Oct 2005 Aloysius (Al) Alphonse Palko, 85, of Burchfield Heights in the Solway community, Alice C. Asmanes, of Oak Ridge, William L. Smith, of Clinton, Aloysius (Al) Alphonse Palko, 85, of Burchfield Heights in the Solway community, passed away at home at 8:40 p.m., Oct. 18, 2005, after a long illness. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oak Ridge, serving as usher for many years. He was born in Harriman, one of 11 children of the late Andrew and Julia Palko Sr. He served in the Navy during World War II from 1944-46. He was a radar lieutenant on the USS Chicago and was stationed in Japan with the occupational forces. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee. He worked for 33 years as a research chemist, first at the Y-12 plant and then Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Raised on a farm, he never lost his love of nature. He was landscaper at St. Mary's convent for many years and worked in the family's Roane County farm and in his home gardens. He built his home in Burchfield Heights and aided others with woodworking projects. He was one of the founders of Carbide Camera Club, teaching classes in processing and developing film. Many local residents own a print of his Old Solway Bridge photograph. Retiring from ORNL in 1982, he was co-winner of an Industrial Research and Development Award and an Environmental Protection Agency Award for an efficient silver recovery process. He had several patents and many articles in scientific literature. Preceding him in death, besides his parents, are two sisters, three brothers, a granddaughter and a son-in-law. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Corinne Knight Palko, six children, 16 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Surviving sons and daughters-in-law are David and Pamela Palko, Bill and Sherry Palko, and Tom and Marie Palko. Daughters and sons-in-law are Diane and Bill Hatcher, Patti and Rob Drexler and Elaine Patterson. Surviving siblings are Sr. Mary Martin Palko, Joseph Palko, Clement Palko, Edward Palko, and Martin Palko and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Vermont Avenue in Oak Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Michael Woods officiating. Burial will follow at the Palko Family Cemetery on Webster Road in Harriman with family members serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be at Weatherford Mortuary, 158 South Jefferson Circle in Oak Ridge, Friday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Rosary will follow at 8 p.m. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Alice C. Asmanes, of Oak Ridge, passed away. Weatherford Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. William L. Smith, of Clinton, passed away early Wednesday evening, Oct. 19, 2005, at his home. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. ========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Oak Ridger 19 Oct 2005 Delva Louise Fry, 96, of Oak Ridge, Tom Montgomery Gayle, 79, of Oak Ridge, Charles Robert "Bob" Symmes, Aloysius A. Palko, 85, of the Solway community, Emma Sue Barton, 71, of 602 Bear Cub Lane in Clinton, Delva Louise Fry, 96, of Oak Ridge, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, in a Knoxville health care facility. She was a native of Graysville, Ga., and had lived most of her life in Oak Ridge, where she retired as an accountant for the Atomic Energy Commission. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther L. and Loa Parker; and a brother, John F. Parker. She is survived by two nieces, Cherry Parker of Chattanooga, and Dimples Morrow of Dayton; and two nephews, Donald and Larry Parker. Condolences may be sent at www.heritagefh.com. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at Greenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends after noon Thursday at Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services, East Brainerd Road in Chattanooga. Tom Montgomery Gayle, 79, of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at his home. The son of the late DeWitt R. and Mary Dees Gayle, Tom was born Feb. 24, 1926, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, for one year before going into the United States Navy in 1943, where he served as an ensign. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He accepted a position with Fischer and Porter of Philadelphia, Pa. He became Divisional Service Manager covering the Southwestern United States and Mexico from 1947 to 1951. Tom came to Oak Ridge to visit a friend and ended up accepting a position at I & C Division ORNL in 1951. He retired as a Senior Design Engineer in 1997. During the planning stages of the Bull Run Steam Plant, Tom saw a scale model of the project at Norris Dam. He determined that the smoke stack was inadequate. The original level was to be below the height of the inversion level, and it would have filled our valleys with sulfur dioxide. Tom studied the problem, made numerous calculations and wrote to the Tennessee Valley Association (TVA) via letters to the editor of The Oak Ridger, stating his findings. The late William Ergen, then a member of the reactor safeguard committee, became interested, checked Tom's calculations, and presented them to the TVA. As a result, a taller stack was built which resulted in cleaner air for this area. Tom attended Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church for many years. He sponsored children with Save the Children Federation beginning in 1958 and since, many children with Christian Children's Fund and Children International. Until an auto accident in 1998, he was sponsoring 30 children at one time, and continued to correspond with them until recently. Preceded in death by a daughter, Sabrina Gayle Koons, Tom is survived by his wife of 50 years Ella Garrett Gayle, daughter Alyson Gayle of Lenoir City, grandchildren Daniel Bowers of Clinton, Christina Bowers of Clinton, Brianna Hope of Lenoir City, and Natalie Lyons of Lenoir City, and a special friend Paul Harrison of Oak Ridge. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Dr. Claire Keene officiating. A reception will follow the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Tom's memory to the Knox Area Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 3310, Knoxville, TN 37927; The Salvation Army, 409 Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917; or Christian Children Fund, P.O. Box 26507, Richmond, VA 23261-6507 Online messages to the family may be left at www.martinoakridgefuneralhome.com. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles Robert "Bob" Symmes, loving father of Sandra Symmes Richards, was promoted to Glory on Oct. 18, 2005, dying of natural causes at the age of 94. Mr. Symmes was a resident at Shannondale Retirement Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He had worked for IBM Corporation for 40 years before retiring to pursue his passion of traveling, which he did with his wife of 69 years, Blanche Josephine Symmes, until they moved to Knoxville in 1997. He had a fulfilling and rich life as a husband and father, and was active in church and civic clubs. He was preceded in death by his wife and their daughter, Natalie Jean Calef. Mr. Symmes is survived by his daughter, Sandra Richards, and son-in-law, David Richards III of Rockwood; grandchildren, Michele Richards of Fountain City, David Richards IV and his wife Eve Richards of Corryton, Linda Reilly and her husband Jim Reilly of Alpena, Mich., and Tamara Hill of Saginaw, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Davey and Johnny Richards of Corryton, Daniel, David, and Allison Reilly of Alpena, Mich., and Conrad and Andra Hill of Saginaw, Mich. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607; or Faith Bible Fellowship, 145 Iroquois Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Aloysius A. Palko, 85, of the Solway community, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at his home. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. Emma Sue Barton, 71, of 602 Bear Cub Lane in Clinton, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. 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From The Knoxville News Sentinel 20 Oct 2005 LITTLE, MR. EDWARD JEREMAINE - age 24, of Harriman, TN, TUCKER, ARVIL LLOYD - age 84, of Powell, TN LITTLE, MR. EDWARD JEREMAINE - age 24, of Harriman, TN, (formerly of Asheville, NC) departed this life on Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Roane Medical Center. Born to the union of Leonard Little, Sr. and Wanda Little on March 26, 1981. Jeremaine was a graduate of the Harriman High School, where he was a star football player. He was a member of the Believer's Voice of Deliverance Church. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Gudger and uncle, Edward Little. Jeremaine leaves to cherish his memories: beloved mother: Wanda Little, Charlotte, NC; beloved father: Leonard Little, Sr., Asheville, NC; seven children: Dareanna, Palmore, Bailey Jaden, Jaslyn, Danasia, Titan and Isaiah Jeremaine; sisters: Angelia Prince & husband, Glenn, Tammy Rosebourgh, Shebra Hughes, Ieisha Walker & husband, Rod; brothers: Charles Oliver, Shawn McCullough, Lemont Hughes, Leonard Little, Jr.; grandmother: Martha Little, Asheville, NC; four aunts: Bessie Gudger, Carrie Norton, AnnaFaye Galloway, Sandra Lewis, Doris Rice; uncle: James Gudger; special great-uncle: Jim Little, Harriman, TN; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other special relatives and friends. Psalm 91: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at the Nazareth 1st Baptist Church in Asheville, NC. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the church with Pastor James Brady Springs officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ray & Allen Funeral Services in Asheville, NC. Obituary courtesy of Evans Mortuary, Rockwood, TN. TUCKER, ARVIL LLOYD - age 84, of Powell, TN passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005, at the NHC Health Care Center in Oak Ridge, TN. He was born July 9, 1921 in Anderson County, TN. Arvil was a member of the Callahan Road Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII. Visitation: 6-8 pm, Thursday, October 20, 2005 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home. Funeral service: 8 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2005, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Courtney officiating. Interment: 1 PM, Saturday, October 22, 2005 at the Sunset Cemetery in Clinton, TN with Full Military Honors provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard. Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City in charge of arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

William, I don't have a personal copy of "County Scott . . .", but have read it. It is much like Dusty Bits though its writing style is more traditional. It has more genealogical info than Dusty Bits but does not provide source references. ...tim west... WILLIAM GREEN said the following on 10/15/2005 10:38 AM: >Tim, how about "County Scott and its Mountain Folk"? I have Dusty Bits and agree that is more of a history of the county than a genealogy tool. I would love to have County Scoot and its Mountain Folk if it so much as mentions my ancestors-Wilson, Trammell, Duncan , Taylor and Chitwood. Am I right that this book in not for sale except places like ebay and Amazon? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Timothy N. West<mailto:[email protected]> > To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 9:37 PM > Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books > > > All, > > A couple of points about /"Dusty Bits of the Forgotten Past: A History > of Scott County" /that may not be obvious from the recent discussions. > First, a couple of facts. > > * Authored by Henry Clay Smith, > * Published 1985; Scott County Historical Society, > * Hardcover version is 602 pages with a separate index; > * Softcover version is more than 602 pages because it includes the index > * Dusty Bits covers 200 years in the growth and development of the > mountainous area which has become Scott County. It was compiled by > the author over a 40-year period, completed in 1963. Due to a > lingering illness, which culminated in Smith's death in 1971, his > manuscript never went to press, as it, too, was to become one of > the Dusty Bits of the Forgotten Past. ... publication of this > book, not only because of the storehouse of material contained > herein, but also as a tribute to the man who wrote it: H. CLAY > SMITH, Scott County's first county historian. > > The hardcover version is out of print, the owner of the plates refuses > to sell the plates to the SCHS, and refuses to republish the book. If > you want the original hardcover version, then $89 for a rare, out of > print book is probably a good deal -- IMHO. > > The softcover version is a "Xerox" of the hardcover version, bound using > a comb binding, and is sold by the SCHS through the Independent Herald. > See the Scott Co website, click on "books", and click on "book price > list" to see the current costs and to download an order form. > > While the book does talk about a lot of different Scott Co folks over > the years, it is light in talking about who begat who and who is related > to who. The book has less value as a genealogy tool (focused on > ancestry and descendants) but more value as a tool that discusses the > history and culture of Scott Co. It is a fascinating read not only in > content but in the style the author used in relaying information. > > The book contains little source referencing; that is, the reader is left > to wonder where Mr. Smith got his information. The book also seems to > contain some hear say information -- that is, not based in fact and is > easily disproven. It also contains information that can't be found > anywhere else. While the book would not pass academic standards for > being thoroughly researched and documented; it is, none-the-less, a very > interesting read and will likely tell you something about your ancestors > and how they lived their lives. > > ...tim west... > Scott Co, TN Coordinator for the TNGenWeb Project > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html<http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html> Scott County Memories > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx> > > > >==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] >http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories > >============================== >Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > >

From The Oak Ridger 18 Oct 2005 Walter Kilbourn Duerksen, 65, of Norris, Joseph Peery Gillespie, 77, of Wytheville, Va., Patsy Elizabeth Pearson, 56, of Oak Ridge, Tom Montgomery Gayle, 79, of Oak Ridge, Dr. Samuel Gene McNeeley Sr., of Norris, Walter Kilbourn Duerksen, 65, of Norris, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Norris Religious Fellowship and his interests revolved around his love of the outdoors: hiking, gardening, fishing, and music. Walter was employed with Y-12 in Oak Ridge as a research chemist with 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. and Virginia Kilbourn Duerksen. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Penny) Duerksen of Norris; daughter, Virginia (Ginger) Fulton and husband Kyle of St. Louis, Mo.; grandchildren, Matthew, Virginia Elizabeth, Nicholas, and Kristina Fulton; sister, Mary Duerksen Sklar of Denver, Colo.; mother-in-law, Katherine Creswell of Kingston; brother-in-law, Andy Hickey and wife Julie of Georgia; nephews, Trey Sklar and wife Kristina and son Hans of Arizona, Lt. Andy Sklar of Florida, and Drew Hickey of Georgia; and niece, Sarah Hickey of Georgia. The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at Norris Religious Fellowship Church with Dr. Keith Haverkamp officiating. The family received friends in the fellowship hall following the service. His burial followed at Norris Memorial Gardens. The family has requested memorials be made to Norris Religious Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 267, Norris, TN 37828, Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, P.O. Box 1454, Knoxville, TN 37901, or the CONTACT Helpline, P.O. Box 4641, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Joseph Peery Gillespie, 77, of Wytheville, Va., died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005. He was the son of the late Peery B. and Annie Jackson Gillespie. He was a former New Holland Machine Company Sales Representative and Wythe County Extension Agent. He was a member of St. John Episcopal Church, member and past president of the Wytheville Lions Club, and a member of Wytheville Golf Club. Mr. Gillespie was a 1950 graduate of Virginia Tech and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Betty Leece Gillespie of Wytheville; daughters and sons-in-law, Ann Peery and Garland Gray II of Williamsburg, Martha Elizabeth and Russell Holt of Palmyra; son, Samuel Leece Gillespie of Fredericksburg; brother and sister-in-law, James T. Gillespie Sr., M.D., and Sara Gillespie of Oak Ridge; grandchildren, Martha Gray, Garland Gray III, Elmon Taylor Gray II; several nephews and a niece also survive, including James T. Gillespie Jr., M.D., and John M. Gillespie, of Knoxville. The memorial service was held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in the St. John Episcopal Church conducted by the Rev. Leland Smith. Visitation was held Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home, 480 Church St., in Wytheville, Va. Interment was Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Episcopal Church or to the Wytheville Lions Club. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Patsy Elizabeth Pearson, 56, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, October 16, 2005 at her home. She was born December 4, 1948 in Fayetteville, Tenn., the daughter of Billy and Earline Mercks Pearson, who are both deceased. Ms. Pearson was a homemaker and greatly enjoyed being involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Richard Wayne Pearson of Florida; daughters Michelle Dawn Smith and husband Jeff of Knoxville and Rebecca Rae Birmingham of Oak Ridge and former son-in-law, John Birmingham of Oak Ridge; brothers, Bobby Pearson, Ronnie Pearson and wife Teddy, Donald Hazelwood and wife Tammy and Roy Hazelwood and wife, Lisa, all of Fayetteville; sisters Judy Holder and Allison Shelton and husband Don, all of Fayetteville, and Lynn Quinby and husband Bob of Kingston; six grandchildren, William Brandon Smith, Brittany Elizabeth Smith and Shelby Dawn Smith, all of Knoxville, and Justin Andrew Pearson, Mahala Rae Russell and Madison Marie Birmingham, all of Oak Ridge; and special friend, Dawn Sabanovich of Oliver Springs. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with Rev. Glen Marlow officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Tom Montgomery Gayle, 79, of Oak Ridge, passed away Monday Oct. 17, 2005, at his home. Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, which are incomplete at press time. Dr. Samuel Gene McNeeley Sr., of Norris, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at his residence. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

From The Knoxville News Sentinel 18 Oct 2005 JENKINS, REV. GARY - age 65 of Clinton, formerly of Robbinsville, NC, RUCKER, OAKLEY DAVID "SLICK" - age 71, of California and formerly of Anderson County, JENKINS, REV. GARY - age 65 of Clinton, formerly of Robbinsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2005 9:30 am after a courageous battle with cancer. He served as a beloved Pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Heiskell, Tennessee for over 18 years. He served in the United States Navy from 1957-1960 aboard the USS Thursh. He is preceded in death by: his twin brother, Larry Jenkins of Stanley, North Carolina. Survivors: loving wife of 44 years, Helen Williams Jenkins of Clinton; children, Sandra & husband Steve Hensley of Riverdale, GA, Kim & husband Sam Crisp of Robbinsville, NC, Tim & wife Cyndi Jen kins of Maynardville, Jenny Jenkins Schultz of Clinton; grandchildren, Jesse & wife Melissa Crisp, Adam, James, Thomas, Hailey, Calli and Nelson; parents, Faset and Oneal Jenkins of Tapoco, NC; brothers, RD Jenkins of Ballground, GA, David Jenkins of Maryville; sisters, Violet Williams of Tapoco, NC, Leona Beasley of Robbinsville; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-9:00 pm, Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. His funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Heiskell with Rev. Kenny Bowling and Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. The burial will follow at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 255 Foster Road, Heiskell, TN 37754. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. RUCKER, OAKLEY DAVID "SLICK" - age 71, of California and formerly of Anderson County, passed away Friday, October 14, 2005. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. www.atchleyfuneralhome.com. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

I know they might not be Scott Co., but there are plenty of Byrd in Scott Co. that someone might have some information on this family. I am trying to help someone with some Byrd research and I can’t quite get it straight. I think the John Wiley Byrd that is listed isn’t related to Mollie Jane Byrd. He is with another family. Her grandmother was Mollie Jane Bird (Byrd). She had a brother Wiley. Their Billy Bird/Byrd (born in Virginia) and Nannie Richmond (born in Virginia) died when they were very young and the kids were raised by grandparents in or near Williamsburg, Ky. I found an 1880 census when her grandmother was 16, she was living with some Blakley's, listed on the census as a cousin. James M Blakely 34, Mary 40, Bell, 9, Frank F 4, Mollie Bird 16 (cousin). Birthplace for her parents shows KY. Her grandmother's death certificate lists her father as Billy Byrd and mother as Nannie Richmond. She lists her grandmother and brother as follows: John Wiley Byrd born Nov. 1863 Jackson Co., Ky, died Nov. 1935 Atlanta. Mollie Jane Byrd born 2-6-1864 Williamsburg, Ky. Died 1-18-1937 Warrior, Ala. James Madison Blakely's father was Curtis Blakely, mother Cynthia Bird. If anyone can help make some sense out of this, please email me. Thank you, Christie --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

The Scott Co Historical Society has at least one, and possibly two, books on the Stoneciphers for sale. While I'm not sure, I think they also have one on the Newports. ----- Original Message ----- From: Christie Williamson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] Jeffers, Newport, Jeffers, Byrd > SORRY!! I blame it on Monday! > > Christie > > Christie Williamson <[email protected]> wrote: > Eve, > > It appears that I didn't reply. I don't know except that it was probably around the time that Mom was getting married and I was working on a project for her at the time. > > In any event, I would love to share information with you. I do not have any information on Serena or her father. I am a descendant from James Crawford Stonecipher and Elvira Newport. I am also in touch with a cousin in Wisconsin who is also a descendant of these two. > > Brief Bio: > I was born in Carlisle, Kentucky. I have an older sister named Allyson who lives in Vermont with her new husband and her 10 year old daughter. My parents were divorced in 1997 and Dad remarried last year and Mom remarried this year. I am married to a wonderful older gentleman. We were married in 2001. He is a divorcee with two grown kids of his own. We have no children, but we have a cat. > > I work as an accountant and my husband is a security guard. We have a small business photographing high school and youth sports and in my spare time I make handmade jewelry. > > Dad started researching the family tree when an exboyfriend gave him Family Tree Maker and it's been snowballing ever since. I have researched my husband's side of the family and my Mom's side. I am also working on her new husband's side of the family, too. It's fun making connections. You can't research the past and ignore the present, I always say! > > Hope to hear from you soon! > Christie > > [email protected] wrote: > Christie, > > I too am researching the Stoneciphers. My g grandmother was Serena Jane Stonecipher, daughter of Henry Hampton Stonecipher. > > Johannes Stoneseiffer is buried in Culpepper, Va, German Reformed Church Cemetery. Would be happy to share information. > > Eve > > -------------- Original message -------------- > > > Rae, > > > > Thanks for the link! I'm a lurker and have been > > trying to gather information on the Byrds. My Dad has > > been researching the Newports and Stoneciphers for a > > couple of years now. > > > > Christie > > Alexandria, VA > > > > --- Rae Smith wrote: > > > > > Anyone that is researching Jeffers, Norris, Newport > > > or Byrd may want to > > > take a look at my Aunt's web site. 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From the Oak Ridger 17 Oct 2005 Blenda Elaine Allen, 57, of Oak Ridge, Lena Mae Curd, 70, Thomas Walter Long, 48, of Oak Ridge, Patsy Pearson, 56, of Oak Ridge, Blenda Elaine Allen, 57, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, at her home. She was born June 26, 1948, in Middlesboro, Ky., and graduated from Karns High School in 1966. She was a charter member of Fairview Baptist Church and retired from the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge where she was a laboratory technologist for 25 years. Ms. Allen was very artistic and greatly enjoyed arts and crafts of all kinds. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Allen, in 2004. She is survived by her beloved parents, Ralph H. and Dorothy Burke Allen; her cherished and loving son, Anthony L. Allen; her devoted pets, Spock Allen and Indy Allen; sister, Charlene Allen, all of Knoxville; aunts, Hazel Skaggs, Clara Ingram and her husband Ronnie, and Hester Fisher; uncle, Gilbert Allen; niece, Susan Allen and extended family member, Jill Cordell. She is much loved by her family, who will miss her dearly, and she was very dedicated to her family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at 7 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary with the Rev. Milton Bolton and Dr. Glen Sullivan officiating. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the American Lung Association of Tennessee, One Vantage Way, Suite C-250, Nashville, TN 37228, or the Oak Ridge Humane Society, 1345 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite No. 366, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Lena Mae Curd, 70, departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. A native and lifelong resident of Oliver Springs, Tenn., she was born Jan. 30, 1935, to the union of Willie Mae and Skillie Curd, who are deceased. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Young Curd; and two sisters, Alberta Frazier and Louise Capshaw. Ms. Curd was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker. She was a member of Little Leaf Baptist Church, and she loved reading the Word of God. Her hobbies included crocheting, quilting, fishing, gardening, and caring for her family. Survivors include her daughters, Althea Yancy and son-in-law, Pastor John T. Yancy of Goose Creek, S.C., and Marcella and Regina Curd of Oliver Springs; son, Clarence Curd Jr. and daughter-in-law, Sharon Knaff Curd of West Alexandria, Ohio; brothers, Skillie Curd Jr. and Joe Lewis Curd of Oliver Springs, and the Rev. Benjamin Curd and sister-in-law, Mary Curd of Johnson City; aunt, Lydia Montgomery of Oliver Springs, and Mildred Harrison of Clinton; eight randchildren, eight great-grandchildren; devoted cousins, Mary Lou and Willie James Brooks of Oliver Springs; loving great-nephew, Devon Simmons of Startford, Miss.; special friend, Becky Burum of Oliver Springs; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at Little Leaf Baptist Church in Oliver Springs, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. at the church with Elder Thomas W. Dews officiating. Interment will follow the service at Carter's Bluff Cemetery in Oliver Springs. Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is in charge of all the arrangements. Thomas Walter Long, 48, of Oak Ridge, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1956, in Oak Ridge and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1975. Mr. Long was a member of First Baptist Church. He enjoyed working as a landscaper, as well as working with ceramics at the Ceramic Korner. Several years ago, he owned the Taco Maker restaurant at the old Oak Ridge Bowling Lanes. He also enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking. Mr. Long was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Laws Long Jr. He is survived by his mother, Wilma Long of Oak Ridge; son, Zachary Thomas Long of Atlanta, Ga.; brothers, Donald Long of Oak Ridge and James Long and wife Jerol, all of Oak Ridge; sister, Rebecca Libby and husband Wayne of Oak Ridge; aunt and uncle, Bernice and Harold Brown of Knoxville; nieces and nephews, Hannah Long, Emily Long, Jacob Long and Stephanie Libby, all of Oak Ridge; and many cousins; special friends, Janice Combs of Oak Ridge, Connie Worrel of Atlanta, and Willene Rae of Hawaii, and Kristi Wilson; and numerous friends at the Ceramic Korner. Funeral services are Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary, with the Rev. Tim Bochert officiating. Graveside services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com. Patsy Pearson, 56, of Oak Ridge, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at her home. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements, which were incomplete at press time. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD

Stephen, Would also like to know what there is on Chambers.

Thank you Julie. I go through Rugby going to Muddy Pond but have never stopped there. It is a beautiful place. I would love to go to one of their celebrations. I just never seem to be in Tennessee when they are having anything. Rae Davis-Smith http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/index.html -------Original Message------- From: [email protected] Date: 10/11/05 05:38:50 To: [email protected] Subject: [TNSCOTT] For Your Information-Rugby For those of you who could not access the article about Rugby: --------------------- Appalachian Journal: Re-enacting Rugby's beginning Town relives day it was founded in 1880 by Thomas Hughes By FRED BROWN, [email protected] October 10, 2005 <http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/columnist/0,1406,KNS_359_6819,00.html> RUGBY, Tenn. - Oh, it was a grand collection of folks. About the grandest collection in 125 years at the very same spot where one of America's great experiments in social change occurred. There was Howard H. Baker Jr., former U.S. senator from Tennessee and ambassador to Japan; Jack Irvin, former corporate attorney turned thespian; noted Tennessee author John Egerton; Anna Joyce Alton Herr, a descendant of the colony's first manager; and Amber Brown from Johannesburg, South Africa, fourth great-niece of Rugby's founder, Thomas Hughes. They came together last week with roughly 200 other folks in Victorian garb to remember and celebrate Rugby's founding, staging the event on the same day at precisely the same hour as Hughes and his followers did more than a century ago. Baker, known for his passion for East Tennessee and the Cumberland Plateau, was in rare spirits for the 125th anniversary of Rugby's founding and opening day. The famed senator and ambassador did something he said he has never done before: He read a speech. It wasn't his speech, however. It was 125 years old and first delivered by Judge Oliver Temple Perry, attorney for Rugby and Hughes. Hughes, an English author and social reformer, founded Rugby in 1880. He planned the village as an agricultural community with utopian goals. The Shangri-La was to provide work and opportunity for Britain's second sons - little rich waifs with time on their hands. The town, with its lawn tennis and afternoon tea breaks, was dedicated 11 a.m. Oct. 5, 1880. A grand stand of people gathered behind the Tabard Inn, named for Chaucer's Tabard Inn where he placed his Canterbury Tales. "Now have I told you briefly, in a clause, The state, the array, the number, and the cause Of the assembling of this company In Southwark, at this noble hostelry Known as the Tabard Inn, hard by the Bell. But now the time is come wherein to tell How all we bore ourselves that very night When at the hostelry we did alight. And afterward the story I engage To tell you of our common pilgrimage." Barbara Stagg, a descendant of the founders and current executive director of Historic Rugby, put the gathering together last week on the very day of the town's opening. Just as on that day the Tabard rang with speeches, so it did on this day, if only 50 feet away from the Tabard's foundation. On this occasion, however, the crowd gathered beneath the shade of a large white tent instead of on the inn's veranda. Afterward, they dined on box lunches and glasses of wine, which Hughes might have frowned upon, because Rugby was to be a utopia, free of sin and evil alcoholic spirits. "This is just a wonderful day to come here and remember the founding," Baker said before taking the podium. He shook hands with several of his cousins and beamed at the men and women wearing garb reminiscent of the time. He also noted a couple on horseback and a wagon being pulled by stout draft horses. A laptop computer was in use inside the wagon, which drew an ambassadorial chuckle. Representing the clergy to portray Bishop Charles Todd Quintard was the Bishop Charles vonRosenberg of the East Tennessee Episcopal Diocese. After Baker came Irvin, a splendid actor from the Cumberland County Playhouse. He was in fine fettle, as they might have said back then. His sonorous voice rose with the right inflection at the right moment. A slight breeze flitted through his pasted-on silver muttonchops. "I am considering growing my own," said Irvin. "What do you think? "I'm a retired corporate attorney," said Irvin after his lengthy Hughes speech. "But I wasn't put in jail." At 79, he said he enjoys researching Hughes and other Victorian characters to portray them in re-enactments. Amber Brown, the 16-year-old South African, was on loan as an exchange student from the Baylor School in Chattanooga for the day. She is a direct descendant of the Rugby founder and led the group in the song "God Save the Queen" at the program's conclusion. Herr, from Springfield, Pa., and also a direct descendant of a Rugby family, had quite a surprise for the group. She brought a baluster from England's original Tabard Inn, long established and around even before Chaucer pulled up a chair for a glass of ale and frivolity. The relic, she said, had been in her family for hundreds of years, and she later said her grandfather acquired it from friends in England. Stagg said she hopes the Tabard Inn in Rugby, destroyed by fire twice, will be rebuilt, and perhaps the baluster relic will have a place of honor, since it, like Rugby, carries much history. One of the best stories, however, came from a Tennessee storyteller, the writer Egerton of Nashville. In the 1970s, Egerton wrote a book about several utopias scattered about in Tennessee. One of them was, of course, Rugby. He wrote that on the "opening day, Hughes addressed the assembled residents and guests on the veranda of the inn, which the pervious night had been occupied for the first time." On the 125th anniversary, he remembered his grandfather, Graham Egerton. "I came here as a boy in the 1940s," said John Egerton. "My grandfather's father was a British civil servant. My grandfather was born in India (and) came back to England to go to school. His father was acquainted with Thomas Hughes, so when Hughes began the Rugby colony, he told my grandfather that he should go with them. "He did, but he had a terrible accident. He fell under a train, and his right hand was mangled. I only saw one picture of my grandfather. An empty sleeve was across the back of a chair. "He went to law school, married a farmer's daughter and had eight children. He was also in law school at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn., with Cordell Hull. Later when Hull was secretary of state for President Franklin Roosevelt, he made Egerton the solicitor general of the U.S. Navy. "So my grandfather made a breathtaking leap from vagabond to the U.S. government and from the Church of England to the Church of Christ," said Egerton. Senior writer Fred Brown may be reached at 865-342-6427. <http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/columnist/0,1406,KNS_359_6819,00.html> Copyright 2005, KnoxNews. 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SORRY!! I blame it on Monday! Christie Christie Williamson <[email protected]> wrote: Eve, It appears that I didn't reply. I don't know except that it was probably around the time that Mom was getting married and I was working on a project for her at the time. In any event, I would love to share information with you. I do not have any information on Serena or her father. I am a descendant from James Crawford Stonecipher and Elvira Newport. I am also in touch with a cousin in Wisconsin who is also a descendant of these two. Brief Bio: I was born in Carlisle, Kentucky. I have an older sister named Allyson who lives in Vermont with her new husband and her 10 year old daughter. My parents were divorced in 1997 and Dad remarried last year and Mom remarried this year. I am married to a wonderful older gentleman. We were married in 2001. He is a divorcee with two grown kids of his own. We have no children, but we have a cat. I work as an accountant and my husband is a security guard. We have a small business photographing high school and youth sports and in my spare time I make handmade jewelry. Dad started researching the family tree when an exboyfriend gave him Family Tree Maker and it's been snowballing ever since. I have researched my husband's side of the family and my Mom's side. I am also working on her new husband's side of the family, too. It's fun making connections. You can't research the past and ignore the present, I always say! Hope to hear from you soon! Christie [email protected] wrote: Christie, I too am researching the Stoneciphers. My g grandmother was Serena Jane Stonecipher, daughter of Henry Hampton Stonecipher. Johannes Stoneseiffer is buried in Culpepper, Va, German Reformed Church Cemetery. Would be happy to share information. Eve -------------- Original message -------------- > Rae, > > Thanks for the link! I'm a lurker and have been > trying to gather information on the Byrds. My Dad has > been researching the Newports and Stoneciphers for a > couple of years now. > > Christie > Alexandria, VA > > --- Rae Smith wrote: > > > Anyone that is researching Jeffers, Norris, Newport > > or Byrd may want to > > take a look at my Aunt's web site. The first one > > is Norris and there are > > links to the other two at the bottom of the site. > > > > http://www.angelfire.com/Folk/tennessee/index.html > > > > Rae Davis-Smith > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator > > [email protected] > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/tncousins/start > > Tennessee Cousins > > > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html > > Scott County Memories > > > > ============================== > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so > > much more. > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. > > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://forums.delphiforums.com/tncousins/start Tennessee Cousins > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] http://forums.delphiforums.com/tncousins/start Tennessee Cousins http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

Eve, It appears that I didn't reply. I don't know except that it was probably around the time that Mom was getting married and I was working on a project for her at the time. In any event, I would love to share information with you. I do not have any information on Serena or her father. I am a descendant from James Crawford Stonecipher and Elvira Newport. I am also in touch with a cousin in Wisconsin who is also a descendant of these two. Brief Bio: I was born in Carlisle, Kentucky. I have an older sister named Allyson who lives in Vermont with her new husband and her 10 year old daughter. My parents were divorced in 1997 and Dad remarried last year and Mom remarried this year. I am married to a wonderful older gentleman. We were married in 2001. He is a divorcee with two grown kids of his own. We have no children, but we have a cat. I work as an accountant and my husband is a security guard. We have a small business photographing high school and youth sports and in my spare time I make handmade jewelry. Dad started researching the family tree when an exboyfriend gave him Family Tree Maker and it's been snowballing ever since. I have researched my husband's side of the family and my Mom's side. I am also working on her new husband's side of the family, too. It's fun making connections. You can't research the past and ignore the present, I always say! Hope to hear from you soon! Christie [email protected] wrote: Christie, I too am researching the Stoneciphers. My g grandmother was Serena Jane Stonecipher, daughter of Henry Hampton Stonecipher. Johannes Stoneseiffer is buried in Culpepper, Va, German Reformed Church Cemetery. Would be happy to share information. Eve -------------- Original message -------------- > Rae, > > Thanks for the link! I'm a lurker and have been > trying to gather information on the Byrds. My Dad has > been researching the Newports and Stoneciphers for a > couple of years now. > > Christie > Alexandria, VA > > --- Rae Smith wrote: > > > Anyone that is researching Jeffers, Norris, Newport > > or Byrd may want to > > take a look at my Aunt's web site. The first one > > is Norris and there are > > links to the other two at the bottom of the site. > > > > http://www.angelfire.com/Folk/tennessee/index.html > > > > Rae Davis-Smith > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator > > [email protected] > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/tncousins/start > > Tennessee Cousins > > > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html > > Scott County Memories > > > > ============================== > > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so > > much more. > > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. > > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://forums.delphiforums.com/tncousins/start Tennessee Cousins > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] http://forums.delphiforums.com/tncousins/start Tennessee Cousins http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

There was some talk on here about the hard back of Dusty Bits not having an index in it. I have the hardback and what I did was go to the library and they let me barrow it and I made a copy of it. Stephen

There is a John Blakley, Griffiths, Chambers, Trammel, Chitwood, and Duncan in Dusty Bits, and Chambers, is in county Scott. It aint no problem helping look these up ain't that what we are here for. Stephen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Blakley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books > Stephen, > Is there anything in that book on the Blakleys, Griffiths, or > Chambers? > Thanks for taking the time to help us all with our many questions! > Sandy Blakley > Stephen West <[email protected]> wrote: > This book also is more of a "Scott County" book. There is an article on > the > Chitwood family, a couple of Duncan's and Ted Q. Wilson is the only > Wilson. > Stephen > > >> Stephen, I am interested in "County Scott and Its Mountain Folk" and if >> it >> mentions the following-Trammell, Chitwood, Wilson, Taylor, and Duncan. I >> really want to own a copy but it would be nice if a $100+ book at least >> mentioned my ancestors. thanks Rosemary >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Stephen West >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 4:10 PM >> Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books >> >> >> Yes, I own both books, and would be happy to look up names for you. Also >> Books a million online has them both two. >> Stephen >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "WILLIAM GREEN" > >> To: > >> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:21 AM >> Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books >> >> >> > >> > Stephen, do you own a copy? I would love to get this but would like to >> > know if my relatives are in it before I spend $100. Trammell, Duncan, >> > Wilson, Chitwood. Price sounds good as the one on EBay went for $300 if >> I >> > remember right. >> > >> >>From: Stephen West > >> >>Reply-To: [email protected] >> >>To: [email protected] >> >>Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books >> >>Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:03:02 -0400 >> >> >> >>I just saw on amazon.com Dusty Bits and Scott County and Its Mountain >> >>Folk. Thought I would share it if anyone needs it. >> >>Stephen >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> >>Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator >> [email protected] >> >>http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County >> >>Memories >> >> >> >>============================== >> >>Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> >>last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> >>http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator >> [email protected] >> > >> http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html >> Scott County >> > Memories >> > >> > ============================== >> > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> > Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> > >> > >> >> >> >> ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator >> [email protected] >> >> http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html >> Scott County Memories >> >> ============================== >> Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >> New content added every business day. Learn more: >> >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] >> http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County >> Memories >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County > Memories > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > Sandra Lee Blakley > 336 South 30th St. > Philomath, OR 97370 > 541-929-2259 > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County > Memories > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > >

Thanks Stephen!! I'll see if I can get a copy interlibrary loan! Sandy Stephen West <[email protected]> wrote: There is a John Blakley, Griffiths, Chambers, Trammel, Chitwood, and Duncan in Dusty Bits, and Chambers, is in county Scott. It aint no problem helping look these up ain't that what we are here for. Stephen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Blakley" To: Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books > Stephen, > Is there anything in that book on the Blakleys, Griffiths, or > Chambers? > Thanks for taking the time to help us all with our many questions! > Sandy Blakley > Stephen West wrote: > This book also is more of a "Scott County" book. There is an article on > the > Chitwood family, a couple of Duncan's and Ted Q. Wilson is the only > Wilson. > Stephen > > >> Stephen, I am interested in "County Scott and Its Mountain Folk" and if >> it >> mentions the following-Trammell, Chitwood, Wilson, Taylor, and Duncan. I >> really want to own a copy but it would be nice if a $100+ book at least >> mentioned my ancestors. thanks Rosemary >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Stephen West >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 4:10 PM >> Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books >> >> >> Yes, I own both books, and would be happy to look up names for you. Also >> Books a million online has them both two. >> Stephen >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "WILLIAM GREEN" > >> To: > >> Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 10:21 AM >> Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books >> >> >> > >> > Stephen, do you own a copy? I would love to get this but would like to >> > know if my relatives are in it before I spend $100. Trammell, Duncan, >> > Wilson, Chitwood. Price sounds good as the one on EBay went for $300 if >> I >> > remember right. >> > >> >>From: Stephen West > >> >>Reply-To: [email protected] >> >>To: [email protected] >> >>Subject: Re: [TNSCOTT] scott county books >> >>Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:03:02 -0400 >> >> >> >>I just saw on amazon.com Dusty Bits and Scott County and Its Mountain >> >>Folk. Thought I would share it if anyone needs it. >> >>Stephen >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> >>Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator >> [email protected] >> >>http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County >> >>Memories >> >> >> >>============================== >> >>Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> >>last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> >>http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator >> [email protected] >> > >> http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html >> Scott County >> > Memories >> > >> > ============================== >> > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the >> > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. >> > Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx >> > >> > >> >> >> >> ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator >> [email protected] >> >> http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html >> Scott County Memories >> >> ============================== >> Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. >> New content added every business day. Learn more: >> >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx >> >> >> >> ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== >> Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] >> http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County >> Memories >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County > Memories > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > Sandra Lee Blakley > 336 South 30th St. > Philomath, OR 97370 > 541-929-2259 > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. > > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== > Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] > http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County > Memories > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > ==== TNSCOTT Mailing List ==== Rae Davis-Smith, List Administrator [email protected] http://www.angelfire.com/tn2/ScottCoTnMemories/index.html Scott County Memories ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx Sandra Lee Blakley 336 South 30th St. Philomath, OR 97370 541-929-2259 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.