Is anyone familiar with the above places ? Also does anyone know where BOLIVAR / Hardeman county is ? Is Hardeman in Tenn or some other state ? Also where is RAINES / Whitehaven --- ? Does it still exist ? I am in St Louis . Got a lead on my E. W. M. KING -- lawyer & judge - circa 1840 + Thanks list for any info on this . sheri
Hello! Does anyone out there have any info. on the "Elks" Club???? My g-g-grandfather was a member of the Elks Club in Memphis before his death circa 1880. I wondered if anyone else had ever gotten any records or anything from the Elks or if there was even still an Elks club in Memphis???? Have a great day ya'll! Caroline
October is Family History Month, How will you Celebrate?" this article written by Juliana Smith gives the history of "Family History Month" and provides suggestions for society and individual activities to promote genealogy. The article appeared on Ancestry.com, Monday, October 2, 2000. You will find the article at: <http://ancestry.com/library/view/columns/compass/compass.asp> I encourage you to take time to read the article and join those of us who hope this will become a national celebration. Jonelle Ellis Russell
Mary KELLEY b ca 1919 Shelby CO. Parents Sid KELLEY & Ada GRIFFEE. Mary KELLEY married Wm. McALEER 1941 Cleveland OH. Wm McALEER dies 1945. Mary KELLEY marries Mr. WOLFE ca 1940's pby TN. One of the children born is Joe WOLFE ca late 1940's - once lived in Memphis, may still. Searching for Joe WOLFE or any members of Mary KELLEY WOLFE family. Thanks kindly, Susan in Oregon
Anyone researching this family? I sure could use some help. I believe the Lonnie 4 is my grandfather. If you have any info please reply Shelby County Tn 1910 Lonnie Smith head 35 Mannie Smith wife 31 Lily Smith dau 7 Lonnie Smith son 4 Fannie Smith dau 2
The following obit appeared in the August 11, 2000 Contra Costa Times California (East Bay from San Francisco). I am not researching this line, nor do I have any other info, just thought I'd pass this on to the list....... John Thompson Jr. Jan 2, 1914 - Aug. 9, 2000 Pittsburg, California John Thompson Jr., an assembly worker for 20 years and a stock clerk for Bill Russo Delicatessen for 15 years, died at Pittsburg Care Center. He was 86. The native of Memphis, Tennessee lived in Pittsburg for 51 years. Military: Army 1941-1943 Survivors: Daughter, Mary Logan of Pittsburg; and three granddaughters. His wife, Nancy, died in 1998. Services: 2-8pm with a 7pm quiet hour Friday at Pittsburg Funeral Chapel. 11am funeral Saturday at the chapel with burial at Oakview Memorial Park in Antioch.
Hi everyone, If would appreciate a look up from the 1880 census or soundex for a Fred and/or Thomas Ba(e)llanger. They are children that I believe would have been in an orphanage in 1880. This is a huge brick wall for me and I would be very grateful for any information Kristy
Does anyone have some of the 1890 Census? I am trying to find Newton Hightower Smith son of Sam Houston Smith and Permelia Tripp. I would appreciate any help. LeahKinnas@aol.com
If anyone has access to the 1850 Shelby Co. Census, I need the family information for the following: Ferrell 178B Ferrill 147B Thank you very much for any help. Gale
I've focused most of my previous research on my and my husband's northeast lines, but now I'm ready to tackle the more southerly ancestors. I'm having a little trouble with figuring out where to get started, though. This is what I have: Jacques Lafayette "Jack" Richmond b. 19 Mar 1904, Memphis d. Dec 1969, Memphis m. Alice Emily Kussmaul in either New York or Boston bef 1931 parents: Jack L. Richmond and Effie Taylor The above information is from my his daughter's baptismal certificate and birth certificate, and his Social Security Application. Unfortunately, there is no one to talk to in the family that I know who actually remembers him or knows anything about his background. I also found the following in the death records online for Shelby County: RICHMOND, EFFIE G 4/6/1931 57 YRS F W File# 3278 I'm not sure that she's the right Effie Richmond, though. I've been on the 'net looking for vital records sources, and it seems that I'm out of luck wrt finding a birth record from 1904. The only thing I can think of would be getting the 1910 census. Is there a 1910 census index available for Shelby County? (Since there are 4 CDs for the 1910 Shelby County census, I'd sorta like to narrow it down before I buy one.) With the census info, I might be able to get marriage info on his parents and work back from there. Any other suggestions? Thanks for any help you can offer. Carol Thatcher Hall Kent WA
Thank you all very much for the kind words of encouragement in my census transcribing endeavor. I really appreciate it. I know some of you have asked, but I will not be able to scout for your relatives while I'm transcribing. It would be too much to have all of my own family research plus the census plus the requests from other people all over my very small desk. Sorry about that. If I say yes to one person I have to say yes to everyone and I'm not prepared to do that. You'll all just have to wait till I'm done! I will certainly keep everyone updated as to my progress. At this point I haven't even received the census yet so I haven't gotten very far yet! Again, if you're thinking about doing this too, e-mail Myra Chambers at Myra Chamb@cs.com and she'll help you with any questions you have. Thanks, Laura
Laura, that is extremely nice of you to do this. I know that it will be appreciated. And, along this same line, I just acquired the Shelby County Marriage Records 1819-1850. I will be glad to do lookups for anyone. Bobbie Rennie
Hello there. I wondered if anyone would be able to find me some more info concerning a P Fluney 8/14/1866, 30 year old male, white. File # 9864 from the Memphis & Shelby Cty Death Certificates (1902-1939) & Miscellaneous. I would be interested to know if there is any other information on this man especially a first name , where he may be buried, and any next of kin. The only info we have is that he apparently fell out of a window believe it or not. Thanking you in advance for your help.
Sunday, Sept 17th, 2000 Hello Everyone, I wanted to let everyone know that I have just volunteered to transcribe online the 1910 census for Shelby Co., for the USGenWeb Census Project. This is the very first time I have ever done anything remotely like this so I'm nervous but excited too. I have no idea what to expect. My initial interest in doing it was that I was unable to find information and was hoping to get it this way, now I am more excited about being able to help out other folks who are banging their heads on brick walls. I plan on taking my time so that I will be as accurate as possible and because I have never done this before I have no clue how long it will take. There is a mailing list just for transcribers for help, so I'm hopeful. I have to rent the mircofilms myself but I don't mind, they're not that much ($2.50 to 3.50 ea.) and they gave me all the information I needed to find out where and how to get them. They are also providing me with the template for entering the census data. I hope that any of you that might be able to squeeze in a little time here and there might volunteer to do this too. If you would like to, contact Myra Chambers, TN coordinator at MyraChamb@cs.com she is very friendly and very helpful. If you haven't yet, visit the web site <A HREF="http://www.us-census.org/states/tennesse/tennesse.htm">Tennessee - The USGenWeb Census Project</A> or you can access it from the Rootsweb home page under Hosted Volunteer Genealogy Projects. I think this is a truly terrific thing. Laura Metzger
Bucher AYRES m. Jane Alice LYON and had issue in Memphis, Shelby, TN (according to LDS, but backed up by other stuff)... Lyonel AYRES, b. September 4, 1858. Bucher AYRES eventually went up north to Centre Co., PA; Lyonel went, eventually, to Duluth, MN! He wound up a civil engineer, and some of his papers are in archive at the University of Minnesota at Duluth. Do any of you have any information on he, or his parents, or siblings? Thanks, Vince Summers
Looking for the family of: William Albert Parker b. abt 1897 married Emma Jane Kuykendoll b. abt 1892 d. 1926 (buried somewhere in Millington, TN.) Children: William Luther Robert Paul Annie Ruth Emma Jane Kuykendall Parker died in Memphis in Sept 10, 1926, she was interned by Cole-Carlin funeral home on Union st. some where in Millington, Tn. on or around Sept 12, 1926.(can find nothing but death record). Her mother is Mary Eubanks, MS and father John Kuykendall ILL. Family last known to have lived in Kerrville, Tn. in 1920. All the children grew up and most lived in Memphis, Tn. from 1920-1950's. William was a butcher/baker in Memphis, died in the 1950's. Luther lived in Memphis, last known to have lived at 1840 So Belvue apt 1 in 1954 with his family. Robert lived in Memphis through the 50's but moved somewhere west. Paul Chester left Memphis for California in 1948 and returned in 1962. Annie Ruth married a Kent then a Battaglia, 1950's, she lived in Memphis most of her life. If anyone knows of this family or living decendents, I would appreciate that information. Looking for any or all sources, leads, information, suggestions or advice on search. I have absolutely exhausted all my sources. Thank You, Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com
Kerrville Tn. had a PostOffice from 1874 to closing in 1953. Can anyone tell me where I may be able to locate the records of the citizens that was serviced by that Post Office. Looking for Parker and Kuykendoll, 1900-1930. Also is there a source on land records, Kerrville/Millington and Tipton County area for 1900-1950. Looking also for the Tipton County Genealogical Society online, who to contact, and membership information. Thank you, Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com
Looking for help, Hints/lookup for late 1800s early 1900s census, birth and marriages for west Tennessee. In particular Shelby and Tipton Counties. (birth) Emma Jane Kuykendall W/F year of birth 1891-2 Tennessee mother Mary Eubanks b. MS father John Kuykendall b. ILL (marriage) John Kuykendall W/M unk birth ILL married Mary Eubanks W/F unk birth MS. Family bible indicates marriage took place either in Millington, Tn. or Tipton County. Emma Jane Kuykendall is my grandmother, John and Mary are my G-Grands. Emma Jane married William Albert Parker abt 1910. Emma and William settled in Kerrville, TN. My father Paul Chester was born in Millington. Members of the family are William, Luther, Robert, Annie Ruth and Paul. Emma Jane died in Sept 1926 and is buried some where in Millington or Tipton County. This is all I know. Appreciate any help. Thank You, Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com
I was wondering if someone who was going to be checking marriage records already might also check for a marriage record for a man with the surname of Forrest and a woman named Lera Clonts Watson Heights (spelled correctly?) which would have taken place between 1927 and 1965 in the Memphis area. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have an email address for people in TN who do research for a fee? Thanks Jim