Scott County was named for Winfield Scott brevet major general in the war of 1812, and later the commander of the Army. Created - Nov.24,1814 from Lee,Russell, and Washington County. County seat- Gate City, formerly Winfield and Estellville. Fort Black 1st settlement in Scott County, estb.1771. Following a well known Indian path Daniel Boone carved the Wilderness Road through Moccasin Gap in March 1775. Gate City laid out 1815 near site. A former tavern belonging to Elisha Faris whose family was slain during an Indian uprising in 1791, the tavern served as an early station along the trail to Ky. Named Gate City 1886 in recognition of it's proximity to Moccasin Gap. Wise County - named for Henry A.Wise, gov. of Va.1856-1860. Created - Feb.16, 1856 from Lee, Russell,& Scott County. County seat-Wise formerly Gladeville,1856-present.Working for the land companies scouts began entering what would become Wise County around 1750, mapping waterways and exploring paths across mountains. Indians who resented the intrusion of the frontiersmen made exploration of the region a dangerous occupation.The Indians displeasure delayed settlement until late 18th century. Discovery of coal in the area 1879 stimualted the development of the county. Railroads racing to lay their tracks along the most advantagous routes caused towns such as Coburn to spring up overnight. Galax - named for a native mountain evergreen, incorparated as a town in 1906, become a city Nov.30, 1953 ( by court order) Founded,1904 when a spur of the Norfolk & Western Railway was constucted into this timber region of the state. Name before was Bonaparte. This is information I have pulled from books at my public library. It is not my intention to break any copyright laws. If I am in danger of that list owners please safe me from jail time and tell me not to share. I have not copied anything word for word, just shared the facts I found.

I am searching for any information about my Great-great granfather and his family. His name was Nathaniel Wagner. He would have been born about 1854. His wife was Serelda C. Wagner and he had 3 daughters: Callie, Mertie and Margaret. I know he was from Tennesee and was from around the Bristol area. I found them listed in the 1900 Johnson Co. census. But not in the 1910 Johnson Co. Census. I haven't been able to view any copies of the 1890 or earlier back to 1860 to see if I can locate him. He may have originally been or lived a short time in Sullivan Co.,TN Please help me if you can. Thanks, Dana Hughes Hunnicutt

Washington County named for George Washington who at the time of the creation of the county was Commanding General of Continental Army. Created Dec. 1776 from Fincastle County. County seat, Abingdon,1778. Major events between 1765 and 1770 the small villiage of Wolf Hills with it's small fort established on land beloning to Dr.Thomas Walker. Black's Fort provided the only protection for settlers in the area. In 1776 county seat located on 120 acre tract of land adjoined the Fort. Two years later the villiage of Abingdon was established. Evan Shelby, noted Indian fighter settled here about 1765 on a tract called Sapling Grove. His home was a neighborhood fort, the refuge of settlers in Indian attacks. Bristol grew around this place and became an early railroad center. Evan Shelby is buried in East Hill Cemetery.

This was sent to me by Alice Wood on the Goodson's for whom the town of Bristol was once named.I thank her very much, she has been very kind to me and helped me trace my Goodson ancestory which is through the marriage of Marshall Dallas Goodson to Catherine Booher Canter. Subj: John Goodson Date: 12/20/1999 7:43:34 PM Eastern Standard Time From: ALICEGWOOD To: Bruisedbrn John Goodson, born September 39, 1863 in Botetourt County, Virginia, was the fourth child of Thomas Goodson Sr. (q.v.) and married Sarah Wickham on September 7, 1789 in Botetourt County, Virginia. Sarah was born July 10, 1770. We believe her parents were Nathaniel Wickham and Sarah Wood. John was sheriff in Montgomery County for many years. It was his duty as sheriff to hang persons convicted as Tories and to be responsible for their families after their deaths. In 1799 he went to Washington County hoping there would be fewer such duties. He purchased 348 acres of land and also went into the iron works business with James King, the husband of his sister, Sarah. He served as a Captain in the Virginia Militia and also as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1817-1818. His home was in Goodson, Virginia and was renovated and not completely razed until after 1937. On May 18, 1819, John was licensed for his private home to take in travelers for the night and to give them meals. He died July 7, 1829 and he and his wife who died June 13, 1816 are buried in Ordway Cemetery. The entries in John's Bible concerning the King, Eason, and Goodson families have been invaluable. John and Sarah had only one child, Samuel Eason Goodson (1793-1870) who inherited his father's property. He served in the War of 1812 and was commissioned a lieutenant of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Virginia and then advanced through the ranks to lieutenant colonel. He was called either Colonel or by his nickname, which referred to the goatee which he always wore. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for eleven successive years. He was generous in his gifts of land to churches and to the Virginia and Tennessee Company, which needed land for a right-of-way through the Virginia town originally, named Goodson (changed to Bristol in 1890). Bristol established - 1850 Inc.Town 1856, become a city 1890. NOTE: Bristol at one time was called KiNGS MEADOWS, GOODSON, and SAPLING GROVE.

James Patton Preston, son of Col. William Preston . Born at Smithfield Montgomery County, Va. June 21,1774. He attended William & Mary College, selected to state senate in 1802. Lieut. Col. 12th Va.Infantry,U.S.A.,1812. Promoted to rank of Col. in command 23rd Regiment of Infantry. Wounded at battle of Chrystlers Field and was a cripple for life. Honorably discharged August 18, 1815. Elected Gov. of Va. 1816-1819. During his term as Gov., law was passed establishing University of Va. Died at Smithfield May 4,1843. Buried in the family plot at his place. David Campbell ( 1799-1859) Born at Royal Oaks, Smyth County,Va. Later become a resident of Washington County,Va.

The galaxy of distinguised men from Southwest Va. who have had an important part in the development of our country is notable. Due to the fact that this section has been somewhat isolated by the barrier of the Blue Ridge Mountains history has not done justice to many of those who have rendered valiant services to their country. This region west of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Tn.and Ky. borders has furnished a list of prominent men equal to any other area in the state. In this list will be found the names of 8 governors. John Floyd Sr. 1830-1834, Washington County Wyndham Robertson,1836-1837, Washington County David Campbell, 1837-1841, Washington County John B.Floyd Jr., 1849-1858, Washington County J.Hoge Tyler, 1897-1901, Pulaski County Henry G.Stuart, 1914-1918, Russell County E.Lee Trinkle, 1922-1926, Wythe County George C.Peery, 1934-1938, Tazewell County The records of these distinguished men lie buried in the archives of the state. It is without blemish and their work lives on.

I wanted to share this with you, but I am a hunt and peck typist so bear with me as I will have to do a little here and a little there. I will use the same subject line for each typing attempt til finished. If any of these list do not want me to continue please tell me to stop and I will. Thought most may be interested. The story of the state line which seperates Bristol,Va.and Tn. is a most interesting one. It dates back to an ancient charter granted by Queen Elizabeth in 1578 to Sir Humphery Gilbert. This grant was afterwards given to Sir Walter Raleigh and contained similar provisions to the first one granted. In 1607 the first colony was planted at Jamestown and became the first permanent settlement on the North American Continent. Charles the Second made a grant to the Earl of Clarendon for all of that portion of the new county south of Va. The dividing line was 36 degrees and 30 min.which line started at the north end of Currituck Inlet on the Atlantic Ocean and was to run in a true line as far as the south seas. This started a contention that lasted for more than 200 yrs. Several surveying parties were sent out which established the line for 241 miles inland in 1728. In 1749 Frye and Jefferson extended the line to Steep Rock Creek, a total of 829 miles from the coast. Later surveyors were never able to locate the point at Steep Rock Creek where Frye and Jefferson's line ended. Numerous other lines were run from that point westward by commissioners appointed by the states of North Carolina and Va. Considerable feeling existed between the various lines that were run , which created a state of confusion. In 1802 a commission met at the Cumberland Gap and decided to run a line half way between Walker's and Henderson's lines. This line and the agreements were confirmed by both the legislatures of Tn. and Va. in 1803 and became the established line between the two states. Origianally the state line ran along the north side of Main Street with the property line on the Va.side. This to caused confusion. On July 5,1881 the mayor and council of Bristol,Tn. passed a resolution conceding the middle of the Main Street to be the dividing line. The matter was not finally settled, however, until passed on by the Supreme Court of the United States. About the beginning of the century the Bristol tract was owned by Isaac Baker and the heirs of General Shelby. Colonel James King purchased the Shelby interest on 26 Nov. 1814 for the sum of $ 10,000.00. This amount, in gold and silver, was carried to Ky. on horse back and delivered to Colonel Isaac Shelby.

Hi, I had found a picture of David Roark in my Grandfathers pictures. He is standing on a Railroad with a rocky hill directly behind him. Could this picture been taken there in Bristol? Does anyone know a site that has a map of the old railroads? My Grandfathers sister Julia Badger married Walter Roark, but I don't know where David fits in. Her children were Edward who married Effie Eller, Betsy, Butler who had died of Diabetis, and Rex Roark. Ruby __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Looking for information on these families, Thanks, Dianne -------- 1830 Sullivan County, TN, page 321: MILLER, William, males under 5 one; males 20-30 one; females 15-20 one 1840 Sullivan County, TN, dist of James Gregg, page 138: MILLER, William, males under 5 one; 5-10 one; 10-15 one; 30-40 one; females under 5 two; 5-10 one; 20-30 one 1850 Sullivan County, TN, 148/41, page 21, all born TN: 148/148 MILLER, Wm. 49, farmer, no value, Martha 41; Joshua 20, apprentice; Rebecca 18; Wm. G. 16; Mary Ann 14; Rachel 12; Henry 10; Martha J. 8; Amanda 5; Fredrick 2 1860 Hawkins County, TN, 6th dist, 136/52, page 52, born TN unless noted: 953/893 MILLER, Wm. 40 VA, farmer, $300; Amanda J. 15; Fred H. 12; Alice L. 6; Malissa 8; Henry 20, farm hand 1870??? Descendants of William Miller 1 William Miller b: Abt. 1801 Tennessee . +Martha Unknown b: Abt. 1809 Tennessee m. Bef. 1830 d: Bet. 1850 - 1860 in Tennessee? 2 Joshua C. Miller b: Abt. 1830 Sullivan County, TN .... +Elizabeth M. Wilcox b: Abt. 1838 Scott County, VA m: February 7, 1856 in Scott County, VA d: Bet. 1860 - 1866 *2nd Wife of Joshua C. Miller: .... +Eliza J. Nicely b: Abt. 1844 Scott County, VA m: October 25, 1866 in Scott County, VA 2 Rebecca Miller b: Abt. 1832 Tennessee d: February 19, 1868 in Hurricane (Wise), VA .... +[1] George Washington Beverly, Sr. b: May 9, 1834 Russell County, VA m: Bef. 1860 d: October 17, 1921 in Hurricane (Wise), VA 2 William G. Miller b: Abt. 1834 2 Mary Ann Miller b: Abt. 1836 2 Rachel Miller b: Abt. 1838 2 Henry Miller b: Abt. 1840 2 Martha J. Miller b: Abt. 1842 Sullivan County, TN d: November 1, 1886 in Hurricane (Wise), VA .... +[1] George Washington Beverly, Sr. b: May 9, 1834 Russell County, VA m: June 28, 1870 in Wise County, VA d: October 17, 1921 in Hurricane (Wise), VA 2 Amanda Miller b: Abt. 1845 2 Frederick "Fred" H. Miller b: Abt. 1848 Tennessee d: Bef. June 10, 1880 in Sullivan County, TN? .... +Sara Verlina Addington b: July 24, 1858 Virginia m: July 17, 1878 in Scott County, VA d: Bef. 1884 in Sullivan County, TN?

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Hello all. I know this is an unusual message, but I am asking everyone on this list to please think for a moment about all the surnames you have in Sullivan Co (NC which became TN) and see if you remember anyone in the family having the unusual given name XANTIPPE. I have become convinced over the years that the Christian name of the as yet completely unknown wife of my ancestor JOHN BIRDWELL, who was born c 1772-5 and lived in Sullivan Co (NC-TN) before he relocated to Giles Co TN, was XANTIPPE/ZANTIPPE. I am looking to place this given name with any surname in this area of TN, as it may give me a fresh lead. John Birdwell appears in several extant records in Giles Co TN starting in the early 18-teens, but the courthouse at Giles went thru many disasters and many records were lost. None of the extant records also name his wife. he disappears from census in Giles and records there in 1833. He moved on, I think. His wife was alive in 1830. I haven't located them again. Xantippe/Zantippe ( associated nickname seems to be TIPPY) is such an unusual name I thought it might be worthwhile to ask. @ of John's daughters used it for their daughjters, and a SOlomon Birdwell also used it for a daughter born in 1864. I do not know who Solomon was. Regina Roper

There are several of us working on the Jesse Bartee/Sarah Harkleroad line. We are starting one database and trying to include as many cousins as possible. We are looking for more cousins--we need all the help we can get! At this time, we know some of the surnames connected to this line are: Bartee, Harkleroad, Hayes, Bullock, Mitchell, Trump, Wilyard, Meek, Sheppard, Phillips, McAllister, and Walker. The Bartee/Harkleroad line was involved in the iron industry and many were Methodists. We know they were in Dickson, Montgomery, and Stewart Counties and came from Sullivan County. Thank you, Karen

Hi Everyone, I'm new to your list so bear with me, please. I'm looking for information on William Flowers who lived in Sullivan Co. prior to 1850. He shows up in the 1850 Overton Co. Tennessee Census but not before. I understand his children were born in Sullivan County. His wife's name is unknown to me. His daughters married Kearney brothers. Does any of this ring a bell with anyone? William's father's name was Rowland Flowers of Buckingham Co. Va. William was reportedly born in Buckingham Co. Va. Any help here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Carol:)

Is there anyone who does Obituary Lookups for the Bristol Area. I need the obit for Ed Childress, died in Bristol Aug 1979. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Bill Childress

Does anyone have any information on a Sarah Harkleroad, daughter of Henry and Rebecca Savier Harkleroad - who married Jessee Bartee? Thanks, Karen

June 12,1821 Daniel Helt Sr. among others, appointed to appraise the estate of Peter Aker, dec'd. [email protected] ( Tony). 1790 Census, Bucks County, Pennsylvania / Daniel Helt / No children 1 male over 16, 1 female, no slaves. 1800 Census / Pennsylvania, Philadelphia / page 164 / Daniel Helt 3<m 10, 1 m 26-45, 1f<10,1 f , 26-45, Wythe County, Va. 1830 census/ Daniel Helt page 333, John Helt,page 333 Smythe County,Va. 1840 Census / Roll 578,page 395 / John Helt males,1< 5, I,5-10, 1,15-20, 1,40-50, 1,70-80, females / 1, 5-10, 1,15-20,2,20-30, 1,40-50,1,70-80 Washington County,Va. 67th district, roll 980, page 177 1850 Census dated 9/30/1850 John Helt age 55, farmer, value of R E 387, Birth, Penn./ Mary A.age 45,Born Va., cannot read or write, George A. age 10, Born Va.,attends school. Clayton B.Helt age 27,Farmer,Born-Va. / Elizabeth age 24, Born-Va. I would appreciate any other information from any source in regards to Daniel Helt, and his wife. Also anything about John Helt and Mary Ann Brown. Please write to me if you have a family connection or if you run into something on a look up in a book . Descendants of Daniel Helt 1 Daniel Helt b: 1765 .. +Christinia 2 John Helt b: 1795 in Pennsylvania .... +Mary Ann Brown m: December 03, 1815 in Wythe County,Virginia .. 3 Phoebe Helt b: 1820 ...... +Calvin Whitaker b: March 27, 1820 in Washington County,Va. m: March 30, 1843 in Smyth County,Virginia Burial: New BethelPreby.Cemetery,Piney Flats,Tn. Occupation: Shoe and Bootmaker .. .. 3 Clayton B. Helt b: 1823 in Va. ...... +Elizabeth Brown m: February 23, 1846, in Wythe County,Virginia .. 3 George J. Helt b: 1840 .. 3 Sarah Ann Helt ...... +John Kegley 2 Sally Helt .... +Mr.Underwood 2 Elizabeth Betsy Helt b: 1790 .... +George Musser m: December 12, 1811, in Wythe County, Virginia 2 Daniel, Jr. Helt 2 Polly Helt b: 1800 .... +George Felty m: July 16, 1818 in Wythe County,Virginia

Would someone who has access to the marriage records for Sullivan County for the period 1878-1888, please do a lookup for me. My grandparents were born in Scott County, Virginia and lived until their deaths in Mingo County, West Virginia. I have tried without success to find their marriage records. Today I was told that many couples from Scott County, Virginia were married in Sullivan County, TN . Their names and birth years are as follows: Wilburn Davidson born ca1864 Parents: James Davidson & Matilda Lawson Rebecca Carter born ca1860 Parents: Unknown Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Ed Davidson

John A. Arnold b. Oct. 9, 1895 (father's name "Dock") had 4 sisters and 3 brothers all of Bristol (no names available) John A. Arnold was married to Ruth Brown and lived in Hampton, VA - He worked at Kecoughtan Veterans Admin. Hospital as physical therapist. He served some time in WWII. If anyone has Bristol census or other info to varify this John A. Arnold and/or siblings names in Bristol, please contact me. I'm at a dead end! ===== Terry Wikstrom Billheimer 10541 E. Sunnywood Drive Tucson, Arizona 85749 home (520) 760-0140 fax (520) 749-5683 email [email protected] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Hi. Looking for Sullivan Co. Slaughter descendants. Leslie [email protected]

Hello, my name is Connie and I have connections in Sullivan County, and Washington County, as I was born and raised in Bristol, Va. I still have many relatives there, mostly cousins. I am posting the surnames I am looking for: Canter, Whittaker, Perrigan, Goodson, Blaylock, and many others. The Canter and Whittaker line has been in the area since mid 1800, maybe before. Looking forward to meeting every one and hope to find a few more family members. Thanks.