This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DiB.2ACI/227 Message Board Post: I AM LOOKING FOR SOME YATES THAT LIVED IN EMERT COVE, SEVIER, CO. THERE NAMES IS: TRENCE YATES B-6-28-1887 D- BURIED IN FOREST HILL CEMETERY FATHER WILLIAM YATES MOTHER ELIZABETH BARKER
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>From another list: These are by state.Native American but really should cover All cemeteries and graves. Carol http://www.arrowheads.com/burials.htm Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 8/3/02
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holland, Ramsey, Davis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DiB.2ACI/226 Message Board Post: trying to find information on Willie or Robert Holland that is in the Sevier County census in 1910. Willie is my grandfather and Robert his brother.
Not only gives the names of the postmasters, but their place of birth and what they were paid. http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/misc/tnpo1816.txt?sourceid=0022468880591 6392742 http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/columbia/taxlists/1805meri.txt?sourceid= 00224688804413136664&key=Uhttp%3A%2F%2Fftp%2Erootsweb%2Ecom%2Fpub%2Fusgenweb%2Fg a%2Fcolumbia%2Ftaxlists%2F1805meri%2Etxt&rc=locale%7E&us=0 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.380 / Virus Database: 213 - Release Date: 7/24/02
>From my Candyman List: Death-Registration Dates--Family Tree Magazine http://www.familytreemagazine.com/articles/aug02/deathregistration.html When The States Began Death Registration Alabama: 1908 Alaska: 1913 Arizona: 1909 Arkansas: 1914 California: 1905 Colorado: 1907 Connecticut: 1897 Delaware: 1881 District of Columbia: 1855 Florida: 1899 Georgia: 1919 Hawaii: 1896 Idaho: 1911 Illinois: 1916 Indiana: 1900 Iowa: 1880 Kansas: 1911 Kentucky: 1911 Louisiana: 1914 Maine: 1892 Maryland: 1898 Massachusetts: 1841 Michigan: 1867 Minnesota: 1900 Mississippi: 1912 Missouri: 1910 Montana: 1907 Nebraska: 1905 Nevada: 1911 New Hampshire: 1905 New Jersey: 1848 New Mexico: 1919 New York: 1880 North Carolina: 1913 North Dakota: 1908 Ohio: 1909 Oklahoma: 1908 Oregon: 1903 Pennsylvania: 1906 Rhode Island: 1852 South Carolina: 1915 South Dakota: 1905 Tennessee: 1914 Texas: 1903 Utah: 1905 Vermont: 1857 Virginia: 1912 Washington: 1907 West Virginia: 1917 Wisconsin: 1907 Wyoming: 1909 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.380 / Virus Database: 213 - Release Date: 7/25/02
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Can someone give me advice on researching at the Sevier Co. Library in Sevierville? I've been to the website but I want to hear from some of you seasoned veterans! ;-) Particularly interested in early (1850 & earlier) Land Records. Thank You ahead of time. Lynn
http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/index.html Conniesue
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Huskey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DiB.2ACI/218.1 Message Board Post: If you haven't already found them, Andy Swicegood's web site ( http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~schweissguth/ ) or David Beckwith's Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest web site ( http://www.smokykin.com/ ) have a lot of information about Huskeys in that area. Paul Bailey
>From my Candyman List: Public Record Finder.com Your Source for Free Public Records http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/index.html Vital Records http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/vitalrecrds.html Genealogy Obituaries & Cemeteries http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/genealogy.html Misc. Public Records http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/misc-prs.html Court Records http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/courtrecords.html Military Public Records http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/military.html Criminal Offenders/Sex Offender Registries http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/criminal.html People Finder http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/peoplefind.html Dictionaries - Surprising what 'kind' of dictionaries are included. http://www.publicrecordfinder.com/dictionaries.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.380 / Virus Database: 213 - Release Date: 7/25/02
Hi Conniesue, The links are below. If the Courier Press link to the article doesn't work, I included exactly how I got there. The article would be in the edition of the Courier Press of July 16 not July 24. Let me know how you make out. If this doesn't work I'll copy and paste the entire article......never mind, just in case, I've done it anyway!<g> Linda Bee Citizen Press - the article is dated July 16, 2002 and is under "Local News". http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=4757363&BRD=2040&PAG=461&dept_id=23222 8&rfi=6 This is the site I got the link from History News Network http://hnn.us/ The link to the Courier Press article on burial customs in TN is about 1/5 of the way down the page History News Network http://hnn.us/articles/819.html 19th Century Burial Customs Explored The recent excavation and relocation of more than three dozen bodies from a cemetery has sparked interest regarding burial customs in 19th century Giles County, Tennessee. http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=4757363&BRD=2040&PAG=461&dept_id=23222 8&rfi=6 19th century burial customs explored By: CLAUDIA JOHNSON, Staff Writer July 16, 2002 J$ J$ The metal burial cases, which began to be used in Giles County in the 1850s, redefined the terminology of dead body containers away from the harsh connotations of "coffins." The recent excavation and relocation of more than three dozen bodies from the Mason Cemetery in the new industrial park has sparked interest regarding burial customs in 19th century Giles County. In the early days of the county before undertaking became a business, coffins were made by carpenters and usually cost $1.50 a piece, the price for the man's work, according to Tom Carden in his 1904 articles on the history of the Pisgah community. A winding sheet and veil were the furnishings for the corpse. Initially, Giles County undertakers were also furniture makers who advertised custom coffins and hearse services in local newspapers. Pulaski furniture maker C.W. Cofer advertised in the Feb. 21, 1850, edition of a local newspaper, The Western Standard, that coffins "will be made either fine or plain according to order on reasonable terms." Cofer assured "those who patronize him" that he had "a fine hearse" and would be "well prepared at all times to attend burials at the shortest notice possible." Frazier and Lytle purchased Cofer's furniture company in 1852 and continued to operate the business on the south side of Madison Street, a few doors from the southwest corner of the public square. They advertised custom made coffins and use of a hearse in the Oct. 20, 1852, Democrat. Carden noted that in 1854 there was an epidemic of dysentery, called brown flux, which killed people by the score, ofttimes almost exterminating large families. The historian told of the Sept. 2, 1854, death of Pisgah land owner Charles Pitts who was buried in a metallic coffin. "I think it was the first coffin of that kind ever seen at this place," Carden remarked. "It was the shape of a man and was copper lined and was very heavy. It is said to have looked very frightful." The Nov. 19, 1858, The Pulaski Citizen advertised the new furniture firm of Frazier and Mitchell, which had "the exclusive right to sell Crane's world-renowned patent metallic burial casket in Giles County." Customers could choose from a selection "from fine to plain." By April 15, 1859, the firm's advertisement in The Citizen identified the business as "dealers in furniture and chairs and undertakers." Wood coffins, both fine and plain, were "still made at short notice." A hearse and horses were furnished free, and metallic burial caskets "of all sizes from infant's to a grown person's" were available. "To all who have seen these caskets, they need no recommendation from us," noted the advertisement. James Mason, son of early settlers Isaac and Nancy Mason, died in December 1859 and was buried in the Mason Cemetery in a fancy metallic case with a glass viewing panel. When archeologists working in the cemetery discovered the casket, the glass panel had collapsed against the body, preserving some of the blue suit in which he was buried. His brother, Albert, a Civil War solider, died in January 1865 and was buried in a very plain metal case, which archeologists unearthed. Several more of the cases were found during the removal of bodies from the Mason Cemetery, including one fancy case molded to appear shroud-draped. All but one of the caskets had cracked or broken. In the summer of 1859 a competitor in the furniture and funeral business, John J. Ducker, promised that "all orders for coffins will be promptly and speedily filled at any hour of the day or night and delivered to any part of the county at any specified hour" from his shop on the west side of the square. "He has purchased a beautiful hearse, which, together with a pair of gentle and reliable horses and a careful driver, are at the command of all who patronize him in the undertaking business," he promised, adding, "A share of the public patronage is most respectfully solicited." In June 8, 1860, Pulaski Citizen, A.L.& W.A. Crow announced that their stone cutting business on Third Main Street, south, would take "country produce, promissory notes or in pinch, cash" in exchange for anything in their line. Work would also be given "in liquidation of any just debt." In the same Citizen issue George W. Woodring advertised a "fine assortment of monuments made of the finest statuary and Italian marble, and purchased in such a manner as to enable him to furnish them a great deal cheaper than they have ever been bought in this market before." He also promoted stone cutting, monuments and tombs of every description available at his stone yard on Second Main Street near the square "at cash prices for horses, mules or pork." At the onset of the Civil War, Frazier and Mitchell advertised that they were the "only house in the county" that kept Crane's Metallic Caskets. Two-and-one-half half years after the Civil War ended, Sam C. Mitchell & Co., was advertising metallic and wood coffins, a "splendid hearse" and Mitchell's undertaking services with "terms: cash." While the style and expense of coffins had varied according to wealth even in colonial times, the 19th century witnessed a sustained era of coffin improvements. With the basic idea of storing a dead body within a closed container fairly well established, the improvements in the mid-19th century aimed at a more protective and aesthetic device. The metal burial cases advertised in Pulaski in the 1850s had debuted in Providence, R.I., in the late 1840s. Cincinnati, Ohio, stove- and hollowware manufacturers Crane, Breed & Co. purchased the Fisk Metallic Burial Case Company in 1853 and quickly began large-scale production. These metal "cases" redefined the terminology of dead body containers away from the harsh connotations of "coffins." The mummy-shaped cases had luxurious silk lining materials, glass viewing windows for the face or the entire corpse and individualized nameplates and varied in length from 22 inches to six-and-one-half feet. They were advertised as "thoroughly enamelled inside and out" and purported to be "impervious to air and indestructible." When properly secured with cement, Fisk's metallic cases were purported to be "perfectly air tight and free from exhalation of offensive gases." The cases were advertised in large northern cities as "preserving in the most secure and appropriate manner, the remains of the dead from sudden decay, from water, from vermin and from the ravages of the [sic] dissecting knife," drawing attention to the concern that grave robbers would remove bodies for study in medical schools, a common problem in the mid-19th century. For more information on the Mason Cemetery relocation and period burial customs, the public is invited to attend the July 28 meeting of the Giles County Historical Society at 2 p.m. in the First National Bank community room, where Dan Allen, archeologist in charge of the Mason Cemetery project, will speak. Editor's Note: Pulaski Publishing thanks genealogical researcher and author Frank Tate, George Newman of the Giles County Historical Society, and Clara Parker and Elizabeth White of the Giles County Old Records Department for assistance with research, which utilized Giles County newspapers from the 19th century, early published local histories, genealogical records and old maps. ©Citizen Press 2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.377 / Virus Database: 211 - Release Date: 7/15/02
Okay here's the deal: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=4757363&BRD=2040&PAG=461&dept_id=23222 8&rfi=8 Click on this. At the very bottom of the page there is a place to click. click on that. It will bring up the newspaper. Enth "19th Century" without the quotes in the searchbox. It will bring up the article to click on. Sorry about the confusion. I can only figure that it went into the Archives after I got the URL. Do it quick! They may not keep it for long! Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.377 / Virus Database: 211 - Release Date: 7/15/02
Evenin' List, I did some research at the Sugarland's Headquarters and dug up my ancestor's old property that eventually became part of the national park. I have surveys, maps, land coordinates and a picture that was taken in 1935. Who knows whether this cabin still stands but that is where I need advice. I believe the Old Settler's Trail goes through that property, somewhere. 1) How difficult is the trail out towards the Maddron Trail, like Indian Camp Creek, Turkey Creek and Webb Creek? 2) How difficult is the Maddron Bald Trail? I'd really like to hike to see if anything still stands. I'm not as young as I used to be so no rock climbing but inclines are tolerable and I can travel pretty well. I'm more familiar with the area surrounding Gatlinburg, the Sinks, Sugarlands area. Can anyone help or shed some light on this area? Thank you for your time! :-) Lynn
>From my Candyman List: http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=4757363&BRD=2040&PAG=461&dept_id=23222 8&rfi=6 Conniesue
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>From my Candyman List: http://www.headstonehunter.com/index.html This is a volunteer site where you post your information and someone looks for it. You can also become a headstone hunter yourself! Conniesue
Hello Folks, I am new to this list. Looking for information on Parents of Henry HODGES (AKA, H.G. OR Henry G.)[Not Edmonds son]: Generation No. 1 1. HENRY G.1 HODGES was born 12 Dec 1790 in SC, and died 12 Sep 1854 in Sevier County Tennessee. He married NANCY BURNS, See Marriage Notes, daughter of WILLIAM BURNS and MARY WILSON. She was born 27 Mar 1802 in Montgomery County Maryland, and died 21 Jun 1865 in Sevier County Tennessee. Notes for HENRY G. HODGES: Letter from JCW: () are mine BJH (Nancy Burns family moved to Sevier TN from MD about 1814.) Nancy married Henry Hodges AFTER they both moved to Sevier County, Tennessee and were PROBABLY married in Sevier County, TN. Sevier County Court house burned (1856) and most marriages records (except those in the Bibles) were destroyed. Wilson Burns, brother to Nancy, was married to Elizabeth Hodge, daughter of Edmond and Sarah Pearson Hodge, married 19 July 1826 in Sevier County, Tennessee. Found in one of the Burn-Hodge Bibles. Nancy's marriage only listed her husband and NO date. However, both families had moved to Sevier County when Nancy was about 12 years old I don't know when Henry came. The Burns moved to Sevier County about 1814 and Edmond showed up in Sevier County about 1810, last sold land in Marlboro Co., SC. More About HENRY G. HODGES: Burial: Boyd's Creek Cemetery, Sevier Co. TN Fact: 01 Jun 200, Tombstone dates b. 12 DEC 1790 d.12 Sept 1854 Note: 1850 Census list age as 51 Source: 1850 & 1960 US Census Sevier Co. TN. Source#1: Boyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Records Source#2: 2001, Burns-Hodges Bible, thanks to JCW Source#3: 04 Jun 2002, Photo of Tombstone, thanks to PA Notes for NANCY BURNS: Nancy's family William and Mary Burn (s) moved to Sevier Co. TN. abt 1814-16 Nancy married Henry G Hodges from HODGE/S-BURN/S Bible: NO date in Bible Boyd's Creek Cemetery and Boyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery can be confusing. Technically Boyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery is the OLD cemetery located behind Boyd's Creek Baptist Church. Boyd's Creek Cemetery BELONGS to Boyd's Creek Baptist Church and is located across the road from the church. More About NANCY BURNS: Burial: Boyd's Creek Cemetery Sevier Co. TN Fact: Nancy is listed in Wilson Burns bible as Dau of William Burns Note: Nancy abt. 12-14 when fam. moved to Sevier Co. TN Source: US Census Sevier Co. TN 1850 & 1860 Source#1: Boyd's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Records Source#2: 06 Apr 2002, Photo of Tombstone from PA Marriage Notes for HENRY HODGES and NANCY BURNS: Henry and Nancy were married from: Burns-Hodges Bible info courtesy of JCW. NO date was recorded in the Bible Any information on Henrys parents, when Henry arrived in Sevier County, where he migrated from, appreciated. Have most of the children from this union worked out. With the exception of Caroline F. who seems to disappear between the 1850 and 1860 census. Happy Hunting BJ Hodges _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
I got this from another List so if I am sending it to the List I got it from, I apologize! US-CONVICT-ANCESTORS-L-request@rootsweb.com Seems to be a great List. Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.377 / Virus Database: 211 - Release Date: 7/15/02
>From my Genie-Angels List: Tennessee Confederate Soldiers who were imprisoned and died at Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Indiana. Includes name, company, regiment, date died and other (Cavalry, Artillary, etc.) http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/military/mort001a.txt?sourceid=002246888 05111731320 http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tn/military/mort001a.txt?sourceid=002246888 05111731320 Conniesue --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.377 / Virus Database: 211 - Release Date: 7/15/02