This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DiB.2ACI/192 Message Board Post: I am looking for my Grandfather, John Webster Roberts. He was born in 1872 in TN. His parents were Eli (?) Roberts & Nancy Blackstord (?). I was notified that there is an Eli Roberts in the 1880 Sevier C0. Census pg. 394 (age 39.) Would someone please look this up for me? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: EMERT / MYERS / PARKER / GUY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DiB.2ACI/186.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, My father is Ralph C. EMERT, b.1919 d. 1986, son of William Frederick EMERT b. 1894 d.1969, Knoxville TN and Edith C. GUY b.1889 d.1964, Highlands, North Carolina, . They moved from Tennessee up to Kalamazoo, Michigan in the early 1920’s. William was the son of Paul P. EMERT and Sarah Hanna PARKER of Knoxville TN. Paul P. was the son of Frederick Locke EMERT & Michel PARKER. Still looking for information on Michel PARKER and the other children of Paul P. EMERT and his wife Sarah. My gg Grandfather, Frederick Locke EMERT, was the son of Daniel EMERT, my ggg Grandfather, & Sarah REAGON. Daniel was the son of Frederick E. EMERT, my gggg grandfather, and Barbara Ann KNIGHT (NEIDIG). The 1890 Sevier county census is the last one I have been able to find Paul P, EMERT on. He moved to Knoxville, Knox County TN after he married Sarah Parker. Would someone who has access to the 1900 & 1910 census for Knoxville please do a look up. Anyone who has any further informastion, please send to me at ranmanz28@cs.com Thank You

Have you been bitten by the "genealogy bug?" Are you curious about learning about your family's role in American history? If you've ever wanted to learn how to explore your roots and climb the family tree, the East Tennessee Historical Society is hosting a series of free genealogy classes at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, March 19 and 26, and April 2, 2002. The classes, to be hosted at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville, are designed for beginners with an interest in learning more about how to get started in one of the nation's most popular hobbies. Classes will begin on Tuesday, March 19, with "Getting Started in Genealogy Research." On Tuesday, March 26, the class continues with "Using Census and Official Records." The session concludes on Tuesday, April 2, with "Land Records and Other Sources." Registrants should be able to participate in all three scheduled classes. Space is limited and must be reserved in advance. Guests can register for the class by calling ETHS at 865-215-8824 or by email at eths@east-tennessee-history.org Steve Cotham, head of the McClung Historical Collection, a department of the Knox County Public Library System, will lead the free sessions. Cotham notes that genealogy is one of the nation's most popular hobbies with more than 100 million Americans expressing an interest in learning more about their family history. The McClung Historical Collection, headquartered with ETHS in the East Tennessee History Center, is recognized as one of the South's premier genealogical research facilities. "In addition to learning the basics of family history research, participants will learn about resources available in the McClung Collection for regional and national research needs," says Steve Cotham. The workshops will be held in the Lucille S. Thompson Auditorium on the first floor of the East Tennessee History Center (600 Market St., Knoxville). The East Tennessee Historical Society, founded in 1834, is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state of Tennessee. ETHS, a non-profit organization headquartered in Knoxville, is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of the region. The society's activities and exhibits are made possible through the support of its membership. For additional information about the genealogy workshops, membership, or other ETHS programs, call 865-215-8824, or visit the historical society's web site at www.east-tennessee-history.org

Whether your ancestors wore blue or gray in the American Civil War, the East Tennessee Historical Society is offering a free workshop to help find your family's Civil War story. The free class will be held 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville. The instructor, Dr. George K. Schweitzer, is a popular, nationally-known lecturer and author of nineteen genealogy research books. Participants will learn how to determine if an ancestor served in the Civil War and how to locate records for both Confederate and Union veterans. Although the research will focus on Tennessee, much of the information will apply to participants with ancestors in other states as well. The ETHS Civil War genealogy classes are being held in conjunction with the historical society's new heritage program, "Civil War Families of Tennessee." The workshop will be held at the East Tennessee History Center, 600 Market Street in downtown Knoxville. The East Tennessee Historical Society, founded in 1834, is one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state of Tennessee. ETHS, a non-profit organization headquartered in Knoxville, is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of the region. The society's activities and exhibits are made possible through the support of its membership. For additional information about the genealogy workshops, membership, or other ETHS programs, call 865-215-8824, or visit the historical society's web site at www.east-tennessee-history.org

TheLay Family Genealogical Association Meeting Will hold it's bi-annual meeting June 21-24 2002 Place: Holiday Inn North, Lexington Kentucky. Cost for Holiday Inn North $75.95 Per Night + Tax-(Currently 12.35% ). We urge all interested in Lay, Leigh, Ley, Loy, Leh, ect Families to plan to attend this genealogical meeting. Anyone interested in more information can contact: Gerald Lay 671 LickFork Lane Pioneer, Tennessee 37847. email - slim@jellico.net slim@jellico.com Visit our website at: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/8896 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The LFGA was organized in 1995 at Caryville Tennessee by ( 7 ) seven Lay descendants At it's second meeting the following year we gained our 100th member. We currently have about 135 members from all across the continental U. S. Plus Hawaii and Canada. Membership is open to anyone worldwide who has interest in the various spelled Lay Families. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! Gerald Lay Lay Family Genealogical Association www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/8896

Hello Fellow researchers: I have learned from the Campbell County Tennessee Historical Society that they will be accepting Family History Articles for their Family History Book until April 1, 2002. I am also informed that an announcement will appear in the next issue of the Campbell Countian, the Society's Quarterly Newsletter. Anyone who wishes to submit an article on their family history can send it to: Attn: Mrs. Alice Coker Campbell County Historical Society 101 South Sixth Street Lafollette, Tennessee 37766 (423) 566-3581 Please direct all inquires concerning the Family History Book to the above address, or one can call the Society at the above telephone number. I believe they are generally in from around 9:00am to about 2:00pm. Monday Through Friday. The following is a brief description of the criteria for the article, as published in an earlier addition: "We want you to write a short history of your family (1-4 pages). The history would ideally begin with your earliest ancestor in Campbell County, but it can be written about any generation of your family - you, your spouse and children, your parents and family, your grandparents, ect. You do not have to be a current resident of Campbell County to submit an article. We would like your name to appear at the end of the article to give you full credit for your work." Please direct all inquires to the above address or telephone number. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! Gerald Lay Lay Family Genealogical Association www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/8896

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stinnett, Ball, Mills, Gorman/Gibson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DiB.2ACI/115.129.3 Message Board Post: Sandy, Have you found in research of the Gibson family the names of sisters Martha and Rachel both marrying the same Wilson Lewis Stinnett? Martha may have died or they divorced with Rachel marrying second to the Stinnett? I have had their surname listed as Gorman but am beginning to believe because of a court action during that time (1870's) that their name may have actually been Gibson. Any help appreciated. Rebecca

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DiB.2ACI/191 Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents of Ida Gertrude Harris born 1886 in Sevier Co. Married 1900 - 1902 to William Spencer Reynolds of Knox co. Tenn.

Be sure to mark your calendars for March 1! The Knoxville Welsh Society announces its 136th St. David's Day celebration on Friday, March 1, 2002, at St. John's Lutheran Church parish hall, 544 North Broadway, Knoxville. In addition to the usual chatting, food, and festivities, our evening will include a program by Farr Horizons, a Celtic ensemble headed by Elizabeth Farr. Ms. Farr is an outstanding harpist who is renowned throughout the southeastern U. S. If you live in East Tennessee, which is the area covered by KWS, odds are good that you have at least one Welsh ancestor. Even if you don't, you have deep Celtic roots -- and THAT should motivate you to attend. We are also proud to welcome those few poor souls <g> who don't have any recognizable Celtic blood! Please mark your calendars now so you won't miss this sure-to-be tremendous event...and help us spread the word! For more information on the Society, please visit http://www.korrnet.org/welsh/ For more information on the ensemble, please visit http://home.att.net/~celtic.crossings/

Hi Subscribers, Starting at 8 a.m. PST Friday, February 23, RootsWeb will begin a planned temporary downtime for maintenance of its servers and hosting process. It will limit this downtime as much as possible, and will return with increased performance and reliability for future growth. In the meantime, please take time to visit RootsWeb.com's sister sites -- Ancestry.com and FamilyHistory.com -- where you will find additional tools such as message boards, communities, and databases to help you in the search for your ancestors. Thank you for your patience. Mike Michael G. McManness, a Jayhawk through and through, bleeding crimson and blue, near the University of Kansas. Family genealogist and research historian.

I have TROTTER in my line from Sevier County. And I found a TROTTER on this VA Roster under Geo. Washington. Go to: http://www.digitalhistory.org/virginia_regiment_ftnec.htm -- Chrystie - Lists Administrator for Rootsweb BROOKOVER, COWGER, KRABAL, MAYORS, MAJOR, MOYERS, MYRES, SWECKER Home of MYERS GENEALOGY.COM

(((General Notice: This will be the last update to be received on Surname and Counties Pages, And all future contact will be needed thur this URL <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cousinshomecoming/>. Anyone needing a map from your door to Knoxville/Powell Reunion, send a e-mail to us with your postal zip number. We will have Complete Motel info on prices in one week, E-mail us also at below e-mail link in message. Thank you, The END))) ***GENERAL INVITATION TO THE FAMILIES OF THE SETTLERS OF EAST TN WHO CAME FROM EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING KENTUCKY, VIRGINIA,& NORTH CAROLINA, "AND THE AMERICAN NATIVES"*** ----------------------------------------------- WHAT: HOMECOMING/REUNION 2002 WHO: Pioneer Families of East TN, KY, and VA WHEN: JULY 13-14 WHERE: Bell's Campground Bell's Campground Rd. Powell, Knox Co., TN Powell, Tennessee, is a suburb of Knoxville and is located in North Knox County. Bell's Campground is off of Clinton Hwy. Those needing hotel/motel accommodations will need to make them in North Knoxville. *******FOR ALL CONTACT TO THIS REUNION/HOMECOMING--YOU WILL NEED TO USE ONE OF THESE THREE BELOW LINKS FOR INFO AND ALL CONTACT, ""AS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE A REPLY TO THE LINK YOU READ THIS ON SURNAME/COUNTY PAGE"" OUR WEB INFO SITE--- <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cousinshomecoming/> ____________________________________________________ TO BE ADDED TO E-MAIL LIST AND FOR INFO--- <cousinshomecoming-owner@yahoogroups.com> ____________________________________________________ TO ASK and Post A QUESTION---- <cousinshomecoming@yahoogroups.com> IF YOU HIT reply to ,<coffmancousins@hotmail.com> You can't get a reply there!! AND IT WILL NEVER BE READ!! Send To: Homecoming site at <cousinshomecoming@yahoogroups.com> ***WE KNOW MANY MANY NOBLE NAMES CAME TO EAST TN.. AND WE HAVE ADDED MANY MORE TO THIS UPDATE. JUST CAN'T ADD ALL OF THEM AS THE PARK IS LIMITED IN SIZE*** BUT YOU CAN COME ANYWAY AND MEET YOUR COUSINS, JUST E-MAIL THE NUMBER IN YOUR GROUP, SO THAT WE DO NOT OVERBOOK THE PARK*** -------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL INTEREST INFO. TO ONES COMING AND MAYBE HAVE A QUESTION: The Official Group Motel For "The East Tn. Homecoming/Reunion" is The Sleep Inn in north Knoxville at 5460 Central Ave Pike, phone 1-865-688-7300. If you people will give us a month to take head count on ones wanting motels, Terri lives in Knoxville and she will get us all good rates. Last year it was near $40 for a 2 full size doubles with discount. YOU WILL STILL NEED TO CALL TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS, AS THEY WILL NEED TO KNOW CREDIT CARD INFO OR OTHER. The campground is about. 4 miles away on Clinton Highway from motel at Powell. IF you will send your mail zip by e-mail, we will be mail back maps from you door to Motel or other, and then from Motel/Other To Campground. Those of you you using RV we have a Park Close by, The Escapees Raccoon Valley RV Park at 908 Raccoon Valley Rd NE, Heiskell, TN 37754-2121, telephone 865.947.9776. It is 4.3 miles to the church address. This facility has about 70 RV sites, they have both 50 and 30 amp service and pull through for longer units. Not shaded though. Full hookup w/cable is $19.49 and that also includes tax. It is about 2/3 the way in towards Heiskell on Raccoon Road from Hwy 75. ------------------------------------------------------- ***OUR SURNAMES FEATURED SHOULD HAVE HOST/ HOSTESS/OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO GREET THEM- BUT PLEASE STOP AT FRONT OF REUNION AND ASK IF WE HAVE A HOST FOR A NAME, AS SOMEONE MAY NOT SHOW UP, PLEASE*** ARNOLD, ATCHLEY, ATKINS, BAKER, BAUMGARDNER/BOMGARDENER, BAXTER, BLACKBURN, BLAIR, BRADLEY, BROWN, BRUCE, BUNCH, CANNON, CAMPBELL, CATE, CHANDLEY, CHILDERS, CLARK, COFFMAN/KAUFFMAN/KAUFMAN/KAUFMANN, CONNER, COX, CROSS, DISNEYS, DUGGER, EDMONDS, ELDER, ELLIS, FOUSTS, RAKER, GILPIN/GILPEN, GOFORTH, GRAVES, HAGGARD, HARE, HAVENS, HAYES, HENSLEY, HOOK, HUFF, HUNTER, HURST, HURTS, JACK, JAGER, JAMES, JONES, KAUFFMAN/KAUFMAN/KAUFMANN/COFFMAN, KILGORE, KINCAID, KINEHEAD, KIRKPATRICK, KITTS, LARKIN, LARUE, LAWSON, LEGG, LETHCO, MACKLIN/MCCLAIN/MCLAIN, MCCLOUD, MCDOWELL, MOORE, MORROW, NORMAN, NORWOOD, OGG, OSBORN, OWEN, PALMER, PARKER, PARKS, PETERS, PICKERING, POUNDERS, RAMSEY, RENFRO/RENTFREW/RENTFRO, ROACH, ROBBS, ROLLS, SAMPLE, SANDS, SAUNDERS, SEABORN, SEVIER, SHELTON, SMITH, STRICKLAND, SZALAY, THOMPSON, TILLERY, VAN BIBBER, WADDELL, WALLACE, WARWICK, WEAVER, WEBBS, WILLIAMS, WOOD, WYRICK, YAGER, YANON. ---------------------------------------- **STATEMENT OF INTENT** This is an open invitation to attend the 2nd annual homecoming/reunion of our pioneer families that settled, lived, raised their children, and sometimes died in this area. Some sank deep roots and others moved on, scattering our ancestors from coast to coast. Our purpose is to have fun, get acquainted, and swap genealogical information. The above is a list of the families which we know for sure had ties in early East Tennessee and the ones we have some information on. However, ALL surnames are welcome to attend whether your name is listed here or not! There will be a wealth of information to share. Plan on attending please! We Do Need A Head Count though as to NOT overbook the Park. (Numbers of persons coming that is what needed). We would love to have volunteers for some of the surnames on the list to act as co-hosts/co-hostesses to greet and help people with their surname, to be made to feel welcome and to help them meet researchers working on the same surnames. We want everyone to have fun, feel welcomed, and enjoy themselves. **That's What Tennessee Stands For: THE VOLUNTEER STATE ** "Where pride walks and the flag flies!"** We know that we have some college instructors attending who perhaps can be persuaded to speak about history/genealogy. We also have experts and accredited genealogist who have been researching for 30 plus years. They are ready to share their information with us. ---------------------- Attendance is FREE . . . but we will have a "donation" jar to offset the cost for using the campground, tableware, entertainment, and clean up. ---------------------- PLEASE PLAN ON ATTENDING AND BRING: 1. First and foremost yourselves... 2. ALL BOOKS, BIBLES, PICTURES, FAMILY SHEETS, AND INFORMATION YOU HAVE AVAILABLE... 3. A covered dish to share. (For those who are traveling some distance and for whom this is not a feasible option, you may either bring a sack lunch or a non- perishable or deli item that can be picked up at last minute locally. 4. Drinks, ice chest 5. A chair or blanket to sit on...If you are serving as a host or hostess, you will also need a small table (card table size or larger) to display your family information on. -------------------------- Last year was our first attempt to pull all these early settlers' descendants together. As far as we knew, it had never been attempted before. It was a resounding success for a first attempt, and it was agreed that it should become an annual event. This area is so very rich in history, both as an Indian frontier and as an isolated jewel of Union sympathy during the Civil War. It also served as a departure point for westward movement and new settlement. Our ancestors left us a rich heritage, which we are striving to preserve and pass on to our children and grandchildren. This rich tapestry of ideals and values is what made us a great nation and what made each of us what we are today. And it began with our earliest immigrant ancestors who came here to start a new life and a new country. COME and SHARE that heritage with us on July 13-14. We are looking forward to making many new friends!! Sincerely, Terri Brown Jurca: <cousinshomecoming@yahoogroups.com>, 5509 Paula Rd., Knoxville, Tn 37912 Carl Coffman: <cousinshomecoming@yahoogroups.com> 1448 S. Hadley St. Wichita, Kansas 67213 and co-hosted by many more friends and cousins, both locally and via internet -- too numerous to name individually, but all of whom we thank for all their help. //// PLEASE REPLY BRIEFLY TO ONE OF ABOVE ADDRESSES IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND SO WE CAN KEEP A HEADCOUNT. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO THAT WE CAN BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT NUMBER AND TO TRY TO ASSIST YOU IN FINDING ACCOMMODATIONS. Thank you.//// _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

Some on on the list has a virus. I¹m lucky that I¹m on a Mac and have Norton running full force. Take care. -- Chrystie - Lists Administrator for Rootsweb BROOKOVER, COWGER, KRABAL, MAYORS, MAJOR, MOYERS, MYRES, SWECKER Home of MYERS GENEALOGY.COM

GOTO http://www.usps.com/postmasterfinder/ -- Chrystie - Lists Administrator for Rootsweb BROOKOVER, COWGER, KRABAL, MAYORS, MAJOR, MOYERS, MYRES, SWECKER Home of MYERS GENEALOGY.COM

I happened upon this by accident tonight and know you¹ll ove this! I was conducting a search and thought.. Hmm I¹ll try Sevier, TN and low and behold at our U.S. Postal Service you can search in any town in this great country and the USPS will tell you anything ­ for instance. Look below. Postmaster Finder Postmasters by City PIGEON FORGE POST OFFICE SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name Title Date Appointed William J. Trotter Postmaster 08/28/1849 discontinued on September 22, 1866 reestablished on January 3, 1867 Elknah M. Wynn Postmaster 01/03/1867 George W. Trotter Postmaster 07/01/1874 Philip A. Wynn Postmaster 09/07/1881 Robert S. Fox Postmaster 07/19/1890 Robert C. Robertson Postmaster 06/30/1892 Oscar Schultz Postmaster 07/21/1893 John Robertson Postmaster 11/24/1896 James M. Roberts Postmaster 06/13/1901 I found this at https://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt003d.cfm?param_pofc_key=30437 With links to the Nat archives and other Personal Records Centers It¹s Called ³Search for Postmasters by Cities² Main Search Site at: https://webpmt.usps.gov/pmt003.cfm Enjoy! I know I did! What a find and who would have thought! See, they're not so bad afteral! And FREE! -- Chrystie - Lists Administrator for Rootsweb BROOKOVER, COWGER, KRABAL, MAYORS, MAJOR, MOYERS, MYRES, SWECKER Home of MYERS GENEALOGY.COM

You don' t give any ages, but Nancy Patterson married Johannes "John" Fox of Sevier County. Nancy was bc 1786. Another sister? I have no other information on the Pattersons. Dick D. Fox NEW Email Address dfox7@austin.rr.com http://members.tripod.com/~dickdfox/index-dickdfox.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Bivins" <bbivins@htcomp.net> To: <TNSEVIER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 2:22 PM Subject: [TN-Sevier] Patterson Family in Sevier Co. Tenn. > I am searching for Priscilla Patterson, my gg grandmother, who was from Sevier Co., early early in 1800s . She married Joseph Longley, my gg grandfather in Sevier Co.. Since the Sevier Co. court house was burned, all records from her period of time are lost. She had a brother William T. Patterson, and maybe a brother named Silas. Any help would be extremely appreciated. > > Thank You. > > Barbara Longley Bivins > bbivins@htcomp.net >

Gatlinburg back in the 40's/50's http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1073266591 MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! Gerald Lay

The East Tennessee Historical Society invites members and guests to attend one of four Civil War genealogy workshops in February conducted by noted lecturer and author Dr. George K. Schweitzer. Two workshops will be hosted in upper East Tennessee in Greene and Washington counties. Workshop participants will learn how to determine if an ancestor served in the Civil War, how to locate records for both Confederate and Union veterans, and how to prove descent. Research will focus on Tennessee, but much of the information will apply to other states, as well. The workshop is being held in conjunction with the East Tennessee Historical Society's new heritage program, Civil War Families of Tennessee. Workshops are free and open to the public. A schedule of the upper East Tennessee workshops is as follows: February 23, 2002 - Johnson City, TN - 10 a.m. to Noon Johnson City Public Library, 100 W. Millard St. Cosponsored by the Johnson City Public Library and the Watauga Association of Genealogists-Upper East Tennessee February 23, 2002 - Greeneville, TN - 3 to 5 p.m. Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 201 N. Main St. Cosponsored by the T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Collection and the Greene County Genealogical Society For directions to the various meeting locations, please contact the following organizations: Feb. 23 - Johnson City Public Library, 423-434-4450 Feb. 23 - T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Collection, 423-638-9866 For additional information about the East Tennessee Historical Society genealogy workshops, please contact Cherel Henderson, ETHS Associate Director, 865-215-8823, cherel@east-tennessee-history.org, or visit the ETHS web site at www.east-tennessee-history.org

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/190 Message Board Post: Is this the Luther Gibson who was a minister?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Powell, Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DiB.2ACI/189 Message Board Post: I am desperately looking for any info on my husband's great great grandmother Roxanne or Roxannah Powell. I have info that she married James Brown on 23 Oct 1876 in Sevier County. I can find nothing about her parents. There is a family rumor that her mother's name was Dicey Jane -or something to that effect. Roxanne and James had 6 children: Dicey Lou Trisha (Tisha) b 11 Sep 1879, Elizabeth, David "Bud", Mattie, Lester, and Mitchell. ANy info on these individuals would be appreciated. Thank you. K