There is a Joseph M. Capps (12Apr1858/21Feb1937) in the Boruff Cemetery in Union Co.,TN. Bill Renee Hutton-Lashley wrote: > I am looking for information regarding my family in Tennessee. My > ggrandmother was Ellen Capps, she married Samuel J. Haynes. They had two > children Lillian and Leona (my grandmother). They lived in Union Co. > Tenn. Ellen was born in Sept. 1894 to J.M. Capps and I think Rozzey > Boruff. Ellen Passed away in oct. 1924 from T.B. I am trying to find > out what Ellen's fathers whole name was. All I have on her death > certificate is J.M. Capps. I do not know if that stands for James > ,Joseph, or Jimmney cricket! LOL If anyone could please help, I would > greatly appreciate it! Thanks alot, Renee > > ==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== > If you live in Union County why not pitch in. Take a day and write down the tombstones in the nearest cemetery. Send it to us for others to use. You could be helping a cousin. Go to the courthouse and copy some early marriage records. Anything helps.

I am looking for information regarding my family in Tennessee. My ggrandmother was Ellen Capps, she married Samuel J. Haynes. They had two children Lillian and Leona (my grandmother). They lived in Union Co. Tenn. Ellen was born in Sept. 1894 to J.M. Capps and I think Rozzey Boruff. Ellen Passed away in oct. 1924 from T.B. I am trying to find out what Ellen's fathers whole name was. All I have on her death certificate is J.M. Capps. I do not know if that stands for James ,Joseph, or Jimmney cricket! LOL If anyone could please help, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks alot, Renee

Hi all, I was searching for some of my father's family the other day and thought I would visit the USGENWEB Tombstone site for Blount Co., AL. I know we have Rices in Union/Campbell/Knox co., it is not a surname I am researching, but I thought I would pass along the following in case someone else was. The listing for Riceville Cemetery has several Rices listed from Knox Co. TN, some of the names were James Monroe Rice & Sarah Hedrick Rice; Marcus Lafayette Rice (Jake), and other surnames mentioned were: Hawn/Hon/Haun, Compton/Cumpton, Sanders, and Willoughby. If anyone is searching these families check out: ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/blount/cemetery/ricetown.txt If I have messed up the address, just go to www.USGENWEB.com, click on the Tombstone Project, then AL, then Blount Co. It should be easy to find. Kim Las Cruces, NM >^..^<

A new message, "Luney Janeway," was posted by Nancy Nelson on Tue, 06 Jul 1999 It is a response to "Luney Janeway," posted by Rosemary Davenport on Mon, 05 Jul 1999 Surnames: --- NAME: Nancy Nelson EMAIL: tenc@aol.com SURNAMES: DATE: Jul 06 1999 LINK: URL: http:// QRYTEXT: Is this Luna Lafayette Janeway, born March 30, 1850? I have a book about the Janeway family. If this is your Luney, I'll look and see if there is anything else about him - Luna Lafayette was a nephew of my g g g g grandmother, Sarah Janeway Hammock of Union County. I tried to email to Rosemary Davenport privately but the link to her name, above, does not work.

I am researching WILLIAMS OF Lawrence and Giles County. James M. Williams b. 1927 in OH. m. Elizabeth? McCrary b. 1830 in OH. moved to Lawrence Co. between 1870 and 1880. They had the following children: Francis A. Williams b. 1852 in OH. Mary D. Williams b. 1854 in OH. Robert E. Williams b. 1855 in OH. William J.C. Williams b. 1859 in OH. James E. Williams b. 1867 in White County, IN. Liberty M. Williams b. 1870 in White County IN. Liberty M. Williams m. Nora Kenzater Bawhaw? b.09/1875 in TN. They had the following children: William H. Williams b. 11/1891 in TN Dimmie M. Williams b. in TN. Charlie B. Williams b. in TN. More children were born including my Grandfather John F. Williams who m. Verina Francis Coffman in Limestone County, AL. If there is anyone who has any information on these Williams please inform me. It would be greatly appreciated. Tony Williams

Hello, I have added some new info to the Rosenbalm and Hurst Gen web page, since so many of them were in Union and Claiborne Co. You are welcome to join and add your lines. The URL is http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/rosenbalmandhurstgenweb

Does anyone have the parents of Christian Keller, born May 15, 1796, in NC, married Mary M. (Polly/Molly) Heifner before 1827 and died August 28, 1885, in Tennessee? Christian is listed in the Union County census, but cannot find out who his parents were. Thank you, Carol Parsons - PARSONS208@aol.com

A new message, "Parley C Muzingo," was posted by Lynn Sharp Thomas on Mon, 05 Jul 1999 --- NAME: Lynn Sharp Thomas EMAIL: lithomas@earthlink.net SURNAMES: Muzingo, Cooper DATE: Jul 05 1999 QRYTEXT: Parley C Muzingo married F C Cooper on 5 Sept 1897 Did she die in child birth or did she marry someone else looking for death date also. A new message, "Luney Janeway," was posted by Rosemary Davenport on Mon, 05 Jul 1999. --- NAME: Rosemary Davenport EMAIL: rosephd@web.com SURNAMES: Janeway, Evans, Counts, Cole DATE: Jul 05 1999 QRYTEXT: Luney Janeway married Summer Field Evans on Jan 4, 1870. Son, James Brownlow was born on 1874. Later Summer took back her maiden name and that is the name that James Brownlow Evans used (My grandfather). Does anyone know what happened to Luney Janeway?.

The following is from the "Inventories of Estates & Wills, Grainger Co., TN," which might help in your Beeler research. p. 328 Guardian Report - Jesse F. Beelar, Guardian of Cynthia Jane, Mary Orlena, Matilda Caroline, Martha Elizabeth & Melissa Ann Beelar, minor heirs of David Beelar, decd. Mentions: sale of Negro girl Claressa; money decreed by Chancery CT at Tazwell to them of the Estate of Wm. Dyer bequeathed to their mother by said Dyer & interest on same for a term of 5 yrs; boarding & clothing wards. Signed 28 Feb 1851 Jesse F. Beelar, Guardian. Recorded 10 May 1851 E. Tate. Guardian Report-Jesse F. Beelar, Guardian of the minor heirs of David Beelar, decd. 28 Feb 1851. Mentions: cash recd from John Long, former Guardian, date 1 Jan 1851; rents for 1846, 47,48,49, & 50; 4/9 of a legacy willed by Wm. Dyer, decd., to Mary Beelar, decd. & interest from 1 Mar 1846; George W. Beelar, a ward & heir of George Dyer, decd, said ward hired himself to Jacob Beelar; John Bullen for board at school; Charles Ragan for tuition; Buckhannon for school books; Robert Fry for clothing; Gill & Clark for clothing, books, etc.; Katherine & Sarah Margaret, 2 of his wards. Signed Jesse F. Beelar, Guardian. Recorded 10 Mar 1851 E.Tate, clerk. Good luck! Cindy Sue

At 04:43 PM 7/4/99 EDT, you wrote: >In a message dated 7/4/99 10:45:58 AM EST, TKHarmsen@aol.com writes: > ><< Is there any airport in Union in which major airlines fly > into? >> > >In Union County we're lucky if airlines fly over us. I love your sense of humor Chip!! > Rae Smith http://www.angelfire.com/de/LawDog/index.html http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/index.html http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/Lay.html http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/Davis.html http://www.angelfire.com/tn/sexton/Davis2.html Researching: Bridges,Davis,Hicks,Lay,Sexton,Smith,Terry.

Dear Kay, I am also responding to your request for information regarding Union County. You will fly into Knoxville, TN. Major airlines serve McGhee Tyson Airport. If you are planning to do research you definitely want to visit the East TN Historical Society, also the Union County Historical Society/Museum. Check the hours on both of these as they vary. My high school friend, Ginny Johnson, is the Librarian at the UCHS. She volunteers there on Sundays only. You will find both of these places helpful with research. Sue Maniez Park Ridge, Illinois -----Original Message----- From: TKHarmsen@aol.com [mailto:TKHarmsen@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, July 04, 1999 10:44 AM To: TNUNION-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Question for Chip Chip, I was figuring that you must live in Union Co. If you don't mind, could I ask you another question? I was hoping to plan a trip to Union Co. and then on up to Middlesboro, Bell Co., Ky. and Harlan, Harlan Co., KY. this summer. I live in a suburb of Atlanta and would be flying up and renting a car. I haven't checked into this much but it looks like Knoxville would be the closest airport. Is there any airport in Union in which major airlines fly into? If so, do you know which airlines fly there. Atlanta has so many different airlines that come into our city that I could spend all day on phone finding one that flies into Union. Would appreciate any suggestions that you may have. Kay in GA ==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== Put those lists to work for others. If you have any cemetery or bible lists please send them in. We can post them on the page for others to use.

At 04:43 PM 7/4/99 EDT, you wrote: >In a message dated 7/4/99 10:45:58 AM EST, TKHarmsen@aol.com writes: Then the next wide place in the road north of >Middlesboro, is a unique town. It has a mountain with a huge boulder chained >to the side of it. Odd I know but it's true. > Chiperoo: What is the name of the town? liz Liz Wendelken at Knoxville, TN <lizard@usit.net> Researching, BLACK, CRAIG, GRAVES, HEATH, LONGMIRE, STANLEY, WILSON

Hay Sue, Thanks for the tips. I will certainly check the places you refered to. I am looking forward to going up there. My dad was born in that area and I have been there before, but it was sooooooooo long ago that I don't remember much. My dad died a long time ago and he was the last of all of his family. Appreciate your help. Kay in GA

Thanks for the tips. I have been to that neck of the woods, but it was sooooooooo long ago (25 years, at least) that my memories are very sketchy. I'm looking forward to going. Kay in GA

In a message dated 7/4/99 10:45:58 AM EST, TKHarmsen@aol.com writes: << Is there any airport in Union in which major airlines fly into? >> In Union County we're lucky if airlines fly over us. We're very small, maybe not in size. McGhee Tyson airport in Knoxville is by far the closest to us. And really it's not that far from there to Union County. Straight up Alcoa highway onto the interstate and up broadway, and you're here. As far as the other places you are going, stay on the same highway and you'll get to each one. It seems to me that United had an ad on TV the other day about great rates between Atlanta and Knoxville, check with them. Suggestions: Stop at the Historical Society in Maynardville. Stop at Smokey Mountain Market (north of Maynardville) and get a hotdog (best in this part of the country). Then north of there stop at Cumberland Gap. There is a little town there that is like Mayberry. Really a nice place to stop and look around. The community is called Iron Furnace. Then you're off through our huge tunnel into KY. Once in Middlesboro stop and get a lottery ticket. I know you have a lottery in GA, but these people take it very serious. I think it's considered a retirement plan in KY. Then the next wide place in the road north of Middlesboro, is a unique town. It has a mountain with a huge boulder chained to the side of it. Odd I know but it's true. Have a great trip, Chip

Chip, I was figuring that you must live in Union Co. If you don't mind, could I ask you another question? I was hoping to plan a trip to Union Co. and then on up to Middlesboro, Bell Co., Ky. and Harlan, Harlan Co., KY. this summer. I live in a suburb of Atlanta and would be flying up and renting a car. I haven't checked into this much but it looks like Knoxville would be the closest airport. Is there any airport in Union in which major airlines fly into? If so, do you know which airlines fly there. Atlanta has so many different airlines that come into our city that I could spend all day on phone finding one that flies into Union. Would appreciate any suggestions that you may have. Kay in GA

Nancy: I am replying to an email that my mother received on the Tennessee Union County mailing list. I work as an artist and photographer and am interested in the photo job you described. My work experience includes photographing monuments and architectural details as this is the subject I tend to draw. Equipment and transportation are readily available. Located in Virginia, I am one hour from the Tennessee line. We can discuss the project in greater detail if you are interested in my services. I can be reached at rfgibson@naxs.com or 540-228-0957. Thank you Ramona Gibson Tenc@aol.com wrote: > > I have Chip's ok to post this to the list. I am in far-off New Jersey and I > need to hire someone to take a roll of film for me in one of the Claiborne > County cemeteries. > > My g grandparents' stones are wearing badly and I'd like some good, readable > photos before they are gone forever. My g grandmother was the only child of a > man who died young & she herself died before Tennessee started keeping death > records. The names and dates on those stones are the final piece in my proofs > that she is who I say she is. Talk about concrete evidence - and it is > disappearing fast. > > You would need a pretty good lens, as I'd like a progression of photos > showing the two side by side and then closer & closer until - hopefully - you > can read the inscriptions. If there is a professional or a gifted amateur in > the area who could take a few hours to do this for me please get in touch > privately. Thanx. > > Nancy > > ==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== > Got any stories to tell? The Union County TnGenWeb Site is in search of stories about Union County Families from yesteryear.

Another paper which was in published was the Knoxville Gazette (I think that is correct), it was prior to 1900. I have the ETHS quarterly books, several papers have existed. If I may suggest, well I am going to suggest, Mrs. Candra Phillips, Reference Department, Lawson McGhee Library has searched for obit's. for years. I know some cannot be found in the Knoxville papers. Also think at one time I was told to contact the library in Oak Ridge, I did and they were most helpful. The old City Dir's. have been at McClung as long as I can remember or started this research, and that was 1978 <G>. You can call and ask or send an email. It will not hurt to try. Ann P. -----Original Message----- From: Aarah@aol.com <Aarah@aol.com> To: TNUNION-L@rootsweb.com <TNUNION-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, July 03, 1999 8:31 AM Subject: Re: Help with Date of Death >In a message dated 7/2/99 9:18:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, azel@sprint.ca >writes: > >> I think the other Knoxville Paper was the Journal. It was the conservative >> paper, thus was struck into oblivion by the unions. > >A number of my Grainger and Knox County Mynatts had obits in the Knoxville >Register (early to mid 1800s as I recall). Also, some were also listed in >the National Banner and Nashville Whig. >Gail Mynatt Zeigler > > >==== TNUNION Mailing List ==== >How to unsubscribe. >Send a message to TNUNION-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains (in the body of the message) the command unsubscribe > >

A new message, "Pierces - Union County," was posted by Stephen A. Pierce on Sat, 03 Jul 1999 --- NAME: Stephen A. Pierce EMAIL: pierce@knews.com SURNAMES: Pierce, Beeler DATE: Jul 03 1999 QRYTEXT: Hi everyone, my dad Richard (Dick) Austin Pierce often bragged about being from Union County. He was born Feb. 19, 1912. He married Charlotte Mossie Beeler. He died Feb. 12, 1971 and is buried in Taylor Grove Cemetery. His father was named Josh. Josh had a brother named Tom who was supposed to be a preacher. My dad also had a brother, George, that was a preacher and was for a time the preacher at Taylor Grove Baptist Church. He was married to a Cynthia Russell I believe. I am having a hard time locating anything on my family. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe a few helpful hints ? Thanks, Steve.

Hi Gail, Your e-mail caught my eye when you mentioned the name Mynatt. My husband's relatives are Wood and Lewis, some in Union Co. but most in Knox Co. When we were in TN about four years ago a newly found Lewis relative, Jack Lewis, took us to the Glenwood Cemetery to see all the Wood Family graves and then we drove out to the Mynatt Cemetery where William Lewis (1823-1891) and his wife, Lydia Landrum Lewis(1821-1872) were buried. This cemetery was founded in 1812. Were you aware of this cemetery? It's just outside Knoxville. Pat from California