Hi Evelyn I recently found a marriage listing on the internet for a James and Nancy James in Sumner county, TN. I have a James James born between 1794 and 1800 who was married to a Nancy(maiden name unknown). I am trying to determine if this James and Nancy who married in Sumner county is from my family. The names you mentioned though I don't recognize. Do you know anything about this James James? Any information is appreciated. Sincerely Phyllis

unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: sandra key <jaxnkey@home.com> To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 1:41 AM Subject: [TNSUMNER] Wagon Trail Road > Does anyone know much about a "Wagon Trail Road" through Sumner County. My > grandmother told me about it this summer- the remains of it runs through the > back of her property. She remembers her mother-in-law (she lived from 1876 > to 1931) talking about it. She said that some wagon trains were so long > they would take all day long to pass through. Thanks, Sandy Key > >

This is an old query...1999. Hope that you have gathered more information since then! I too am related to William Freeman B-1798 in Sumner Co., TN...and Mary Ward... please contact me @ Linniecakes2@aol.com would very much like to exchange information. Linda

In a message dated 08/01/2001 8:57:21 AM Central Daylight Time, jwprice@easyon.com writes: > 1. ELLIS HARPER3 PARKER (JAMES G.2, DEMPSEY1) was born October 18, 1865 in > Sumner County, Tennessee, and died January 04, 1936 in Cottontown, Couldn't help but notice that James Parker named his son born just at the close of hostilities for Ellis Harper. Mr. Parker was definitely one unreconstructed rebel. The following is a quote from Walter Durham's book _Rebellion Revisited_, a history of Sumner County during the Civil War years. Ellis is mentioned a number of times throughout the book, but these last few paragraphs will sum up what he was all about: "In 1908 a former Sumner Rebel guerrilla still acrimoniously partisan at the age of seventy-one, was gunned down in Lebanon, Tennessee, when he sought out and assaulted a political enemy, Ellis Harper, reputed to have killed fifteen to twenty men during his life as a guerrilla, had not been able to escape the violence of his own past, "Most Sumner Countians who lived during the war and Reconstruction were unable to match [Confederate General William B.] Bate's positive attitude and creative public service. Few, however, lingered over defeat with the impassioned intolerance of Harper. Bate's life after the war had celebrated a South in renewal while Harper's had demonstrated only pervasive fear and insecurity. "Civil War and Reconstruction left deep scars on the land and the people both white and black of Sumner County. Notwithstanding nature's deliberateness, the scars on the land were the first to be healed." Knowing for whom our ancestors named their children often times tells us much about themselves. Joyce

Can you tell me where this book is available? I have lots of Tennessee people from 'way back'. Iv'e checked the card catalog for Sutro Library in San Francisco, and didn't find it on their list. I'd be happy to buy a copy if I can get the address. Thank you Irene ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jpruett419@aol.com> To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2001 10:46 AM Subject: [TNSUMNER] Re: TNSUMNER-D Digest V01 #189 > Regrading the 1810 census, there is an excellent book, "The Reconstructed > 1810 Census of Tennessee" by Charles A. Sherrill that is a substitute for > that census. Mr. Sherrill used tax lists, court minutes, church records, > wills, deeds, and other sources from 1809 to 1811 to create the list. In > all, there are 61 different sources cited. It is a valuable tool in lieu of > the census. > > J. Pruett > Nashville > >

1. ELLIS HARPER3 PARKER (JAMES G.2, DEMPSEY1) was born October 18, 1865 in Sumner County, Tennessee, and died January 04, 1936 in Cottontown, Sumner County, Tennessee. He married EMILY ALICE KIRKHAM December 27, 1887 in Sumner County, Tennessee1, daughter of THOMAS KIRKHAM and SARAH KIRBY. She was born January 13, 1869 in Sumner County, Tennessee, and died March 04, 1950 in Cottontown, Sumner County, Tennessee. sandra key wrote: > Hello, > > Looking for descendants of Ellis PARKER (1865-1936) who was married to Emily > WHITSON. Did he later marry a KIRKHAM? Thanks, Sandy Key

Is there any info out there on Hubbard Sanders son-in-law, Robert Harper. He is mentioned in Hubbard's will, 1827, in Sumner, TN? Which daughter was Robert Harper married to, and what is his background?

I am looking for Brenda Jones, I lived in Portland, TN from 1972 to 1980 and she lived with us at the time. She was born 1966, I think. Went by Brenda Davis while she was living with us. If anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated. I also would like to hear from anyone whom may know me from there, my maiden name at the time was Ronda Davis. Thank you.

The story about the lightning on the cattles' horn is true. It was what was known as Saint Elmo's Fire.----- Original Message ----- From: Cullen <toymakers@softcom.net> To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [TNSUMNER] Wagon Trail Road > Honey If I may. My greay aunt used to tell me storeys of long horn cattle > being driven up from Texas on the chisem trail and in a lighten storm you > could see the lightening danceing across their horns. We as decendents of > these wonderous people have a duty to keep their ledgends and storeys alive > and pass them on to our children and their children so that the Spirit of > America and the Love of our kinship with eachother never perishes from thisd > earth. Cullen Crews Stockton Ca. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "sandra key" <jaxnkey@home.com> > To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 11:41 PM > Subject: [TNSUMNER] Wagon Trail Road > > > > Does anyone know much about a "Wagon Trail Road" through Sumner County. > My > > grandmother told me about it this summer- the remains of it runs through > the > > back of her property. She remembers her mother-in-law (she lived from > 1876 > > to 1931) talking about it. She said that some wagon trains were so long > > they would take all day long to pass through. Thanks, Sandy Key > > >

Hello, Looking for descendants of Ellis PARKER (1865-1936) who was married to Emily WHITSON. Did he later marry a KIRKHAM? Thanks, Sandy Key

Does anyone know much about a "Wagon Trail Road" through Sumner County. My grandmother told me about it this summer- the remains of it runs through the back of her property. She remembers her mother-in-law (she lived from 1876 to 1931) talking about it. She said that some wagon trains were so long they would take all day long to pass through. Thanks, Sandy Key

Honey If I may. My greay aunt used to tell me storeys of long horn cattle being driven up from Texas on the chisem trail and in a lighten storm you could see the lightening danceing across their horns. We as decendents of these wonderous people have a duty to keep their ledgends and storeys alive and pass them on to our children and their children so that the Spirit of America and the Love of our kinship with eachother never perishes from thisd earth. Cullen Crews Stockton Ca. ----- Original Message ----- From: "sandra key" <jaxnkey@home.com> To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 11:41 PM Subject: [TNSUMNER] Wagon Trail Road > Does anyone know much about a "Wagon Trail Road" through Sumner County. My > grandmother told me about it this summer- the remains of it runs through the > back of her property. She remembers her mother-in-law (she lived from 1876 > to 1931) talking about it. She said that some wagon trains were so long > they would take all day long to pass through. Thanks, Sandy Key >

Any information that you may have about the Claybourne family would appreciated. My Great Grandfather came from Missouri. His Name is Clinton William Claybourne

looking for info on herberd or hubert tarpley, was in sumner co tenn 1820-1830, where he was born? who his father was? he was married to elizabeth kettering..moved to hickman co ky abt 1840, thanks..brenda.

I have all the decendants of John Otis and Elizabeth Wingo. Who was the second wife, this might help us in finding his grave. We think we have finally found Meshack's homeplace. Thank you Vicci Sweet

I live in Franklin Co. ,too. I wrote for the Franklin Newspost and Blue Ridge tradition for awhile. Please E-Mail me direct. Where is the reunion going to be? There is no way possible that we can attend this year. But you and I and my friend Becky Perdue can meet, soon. Thanks , Vicci

I have Alfred Mizell TROUTT born 6 May 1853 died 21 August 1929, the son of Byrd TROUTT born abt. 1812 in Old Providence, SCTN died Sept. 1883 married about 1832 SCTN to Nellie CLINE born 22 August 1813 died 12 March 1860. Byrd was the son of Michael TROUTT born about 1767 died 1820 SCTN married to Margaret ? . Sandy Key > >I am trying to help a cousin discover his mother's Sumner County ancestors. His maternal grandfather was John E. Venable (1865-1935), buried in Fairfield Cemetery. I can find no further information on John. > >His maternal grandmother was Arminter T. Troutt (1877-1972), buried in Fairfield Cemetery. She was daughter of Alfred Troutt (1856-?) and Emaline Mandrell (1858-?). They were married in Sumner County on 12/17/1874. > >Any further information on any of these would be most appreciated. >

Unsubscribe ----- Original Message ----- From: sandra key <jaxnkey@home.com> To: <TNSUMNER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 1:52 AM Subject: Re: [TNSUMNER] Venable and Troutt Families > I have Alfred Mizell TROUTT born 6 May 1853 died 21 August 1929, the son of > Byrd TROUTT born abt. 1812 in Old Providence, SCTN died Sept. 1883 married > about 1832 SCTN to Nellie CLINE born 22 August 1813 died 12 March 1860. > Byrd was the son of Michael TROUTT born about 1767 died 1820 SCTN married to > Margaret ? . > > Sandy Key > > > > >I am trying to help a cousin discover his mother's Sumner County ancestors. > His maternal grandfather was John E. Venable (1865-1935), buried in > Fairfield Cemetery. I can find no further information on John. > > > >His maternal grandmother was Arminter T. Troutt (1877-1972), buried in > Fairfield Cemetery. She was daughter of Alfred Troutt (1856-?) and Emaline > Mandrell (1858-?). They were married in Sumner County on 12/17/1874. > > > >Any further information on any of these would be most appreciated. > > > >

I am trying to help a cousin discover his mother's Sumner County ancestors. His maternal grandfather was John E. Venable (1865-1935), buried in Fairfield Cemetery. I can find no further information on John. His maternal grandmother was Arminter T. Troutt (1877-1972), buried in Fairfield Cemetery. She was daughter of Alfred Troutt (1856-?) and Emaline Mandrell (1858-?). They were married in Sumner County on 12/17/1874. Any further information on any of these would be most appreciated.

Here's a link to "Saving Graves - Tennessee" that contains further links to Tennessee Cemetery Statutes, Tennessee Laws Governing Family Cemeteries and Tennessee Cemetery and Burial Site Laws. Some very helpful information... http://www.savinggraves.com/usa/tn/