Thanks everybody that e-mailed me. I got rid of a very annoying problem. Chip

Any of you use Microsoft Works? This has nothing to do with the list but here goes: Why does my Microsoft Works load part of a .WDB file when I launch it? Instead of going to the screen with the four buttons that includes the templates and stuff, it starts hitting my 3.5 floppy. Also the screen loads a database looking thing. I can click through a couple of errors about not being able to load the workspace and everything works fine. The problem is minor but very annoying. The file it is looking for on the floppy drive is a file created by me and saved to a floppy. If I put that floppy in the drive it will load that file and everything will work fine with no errors. Of course I have to close that file before I can move on to something new. My question is: What is causing Works to hold this file in memory and search it out everytime I launch it? I am sure it was some sort of option I mistakenly clicked when I saved this WDB file. This has been going on for some time. I have used their Knowledge Base and Faqs and only accomplished getting my blood pressure up. Their support line says this problem is not happening to me. Ugggh! Microsoft! Chip Union County TnGenWeb

To all fellow researchers: Does anyone know of the last names of Monday(Munday) or Graves. My gggg grandfather was William Monday(Munday) and his wife is Midred Graves. They were married in Dec 13, 1853 in Claiborne Co. TN. They ahd four chidren named James, Eli, Calaway L. and Melvina E.(my ggg grand- mother). Can any one tell me how I might be able to get more info about my William and Midred Monday. It is believed that James (Melvina's brother) married a lady named Tennessee Brewer. Thanks for your time, Al

Cedar Ford Baptist The first church organized in Luttrell, it was housed in a log building situated behind the present church building. The land was given by "Shoat" Hubbs, August 28, 1833, through the following Presbytery: James Cannon Eli Milligan W. Williams Enoch Simmons Jessie Bowers Samual Lowe (From Our Union County Heritage by Kathleen Graves and Winnie McDonald) The current pastor is Richard Baumgardner. The church is located at the corner of Tazewell Pike and HWY 61 in Luttrell inside Union County. If you would care to write to the church I am sure they might be able to help you with a brief history. Their address can be found at the Maynardville site (http://www.maynardville.com) in their church listings. Good luck. And watch the Union County website (http://www.tngenweb.org/union) for a picture and brief history of this church. We have the picture and are working on getting a detailed history. Chip Union County TnGenWeb P.S. If you aren't already please take the time to join our Union County Mailing list. It's totally free and we discuss topics about Union County and it's history. Simply send an e-mail to: tnunion-l-request@rootsweb.com Title the e-mail subscribe and you're in.

A new message, "Cedar Ford Church," was posted by Claudia Butcher Frank on Wed, 14 Apr 1999 --- NAME: Claudia Butcher Frank EMAIL: oldies1951@yahoo.com SURNAMES: Butcher DATE: Apr 14 1999 QRYTEXT: The Cedar Ford Church in Union County, TN was established in 1842 by Wesley Hartwell Butcher, he was a baptist minster. I would like any info on this church and Wesley Hartwell Butcher. Thanks, oldies1951@yahoo.com.

A new message, "Union Co. Tenn.," was posted by Janet Taylor on Tue, 13 Apr 1999 --- NAME: Janet Taylor EMAIL: janetnanny@aol.com SURNAMES: Smallwood, Scott, Johnson DATE: Apr 13 1999 QRYTEXT: Looking For Smallwood Family that mayhave lived in Union Co. and moved to N.E.part of MO. Co's include: Scotland,Ralls,Marion Co. MO. We think Eliza Johnson may have married W.Smallwood between 1833-42 maybe in Tenn. W.Smallwood b-1822 Tenn. or KY. Eliza b-same yr. Tenn. Hope to locate someone that knows this family. 2 daug.b-in KY.Tabitha b-1843-44 KY. Elizabeth b-1844-45 KY.brother,Thomas b-1857 MO. Thank you,Janet Taylor,please E-mail me.janetnanny@aol.com.

If anyone has any info on a Laura M. Ballard,born 08-26-1876 in Union County. Her father's name was Jessie Ballard. They relocated to Southern Illinois when she was a young girl. Thanks! Larry

Got my first few articles and a picture in the mail from Mr. Tharpe at the Historical Society Saturday. I've got them coded and on the internet. They should appear on the homepage Monday. If you want a quick look before TnGenWeb gets them uploaded try going to these URL's http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnunion/historical/f.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnunion/historical/lick.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnunion/historical/lead.htm These first three are histories of communities. I noticed several familiar names that I've heard some of you discuss. Try to read the whole articles and check out all the names. In particular the LickSkillet one. Also if you want to search the articles they have been indexed and are on the search engine located on our homepage. http://www.tngenweb.org/union And if any of you Juno members need a copy of these pages sent to you by e-mail drop me a note at: union@tngenweb.org And I'll see they are sent to you as e-mail.

I research CRIBBS, KREBS, CREPS, KRIBBS. Thanks, Bill Cribbs Be sure and check out the Obituary Links Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/obituary.htm The Family Surname Obituary Links at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/famobit.htm And the incredible Obituary Search Engine Links Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/7748/obit/links.htm

A new message, "BRIDGES," was posted by Kim Miller on Thu, 08 Apr 1999 --- NAME: Kim Miller EMAIL: kimela933@aol.com SURNAMES: Weaver, Bridges, Ford, Miller, Sharp, Gibbs DATE: Apr 08 1999 QRYTEXT: I have an elusive ancester from Union Co., Clarinda/Clarenda BRIDGES(1869-1949) who married Paris WEAVER (both died in IL). I am having trouble finding Clarinda's parents; her death certificate says her husband was Robert Weaver(?) and her parents were Paris BRIDGES (?) and Martha WOODWARD (information supplied by Millard B. WEAVER). Clarinda is a child in the 1880 Union census living with George BRIDGES family (is that her father or grandfather?). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Kim .

A new message, "Boruff," was posted by Pat purvis on Tue, 06 Apr 1999 It is a response to "The Ellison's in Tennessee," posted by Melissa Hatter on Fri, 19 Mar 1999 --- NAME: Pat purvis EMAIL: Ladijay1@aol.com SURNAMES: Boruff, Sharp, Daniels, Loy, Brantley DATE: Apr 06 1999 QRYTEXT: I am looking for Elzina Boruff who married Frazier Daniels. She was my great grandmother, Her son Amon was my grand father. I am having a hard time finding either one of my great grandparents. If you have any info let me know. Thanks so much, Patrica.

A new message, "Weavers," was posted by Ron Jones on Tue, 06 Apr 1999 It is a response to "Tracey Ann Henegar," posted by Patricia Purvis on Wed, 03 Feb 1999 --- NAME: Ron Jones EMAIL: Bapoo727@aol.com SURNAMES: Weaver, Brantley, Sharp, McCarty, Bridges DATE: Apr 06 1999 QRYTEXT: Pat, Have been doing research on the above surnames in Union, Campbell and Claiborne Cos. If you think there just may be a connection, email me and let's talk. Am more than glad to share.

In a message dated 4/5/99 12:56:27 PM EDT, Chip wrote: << If you get a chance drop them a line and thank them for their offer of support to our page. Their e-mail address is: tharpeg@icx.net And again thanks to all of you who took the time to write, call and ... the Society into offering their support. I am grateful. >> HAPPY DAYS are indeed here..... Thanks, Chip, for being so persistent and understanding. We are all hoping for wonderful things to start happening. Margie in FL

I met with the Historical Society today. It seems all went very well, and I am hopeful for their support. I have the promise of their president that they will begin to submit articles as well as will transcripts and other family history material to be stored on our web page. Now keep in mind that I have not received this material yet, but I am very hopeful. I also hope to be able to post the index from each Pathway Journal each quarter. That way all of you will be better able to decide if joining their organization would be worth your $17. Also, and maybe the best news in the short term, the Historical Society has an e-mail address. Feel free to contact them directly for information on their archives and museum. While they do not offer lookups, they can and will answer your questions about books and materials they own they just don't have enough people to answer specific questions about individuals. By materials I mean hand written materials not included in their many books. Drop them an e-mail if you have questions about their available books or other topics. If you get a chance drop them a line and thank them for their offer of support to our page. Their e-mail address is: tharpeg@icx.net And again thanks to all of you who took the time to write, call and otherwise harass the Society into offering their support. I am grateful. Chip Union County TnGenWeb

I'm taking a short break from "beating the bushes" on our BEELER line, to help my cousin, Kim work on our "HILL" line. I suspect you may see a few common eastern TN or Union Co. names that may connect with your lines. Our family data is online at : http://www.rootsweb.com/~asbellm If you spot an error, please report it. Corrections are always solicited and appreciated. Ancestors of Martha Ann Hill (my Great GrandMother) Generation No. 1 1. Martha Ann Hill, born March 07, 1863 in Tennessee; died July 30, 1929 in Byers, Clay County, Texas1. She was the daughter of 2. Alton Hill and 3. Mary Moss Walker. She married (1) Conrad Mack Beeler October 09, 1881 in Union County, Tennessee. He was the son of Jacob Beeler and Elizabeth M. Morton. Generation No. 2 2. Alton Hill, born January 12, 1836 in Campbell County, Tennessee; died December 18, 1863 in Camp Chase Union Prison Camp, Columbus, Ohio6. He was the son of 4. Elijah Hill and 5. Mary Sharp. He married 3. Mary Moss Walker Abt. 1858. 3. Mary Moss Walker, born November 22, 1835 in Campbell County, Tennessee7; died May 25, 18977. She was the daughter of 6. William Walker and 7. Martha Patsy Longmire. Children of Alton Hill and Mary Walker are: i. Franklin D. Hill, born Abt. 1859; married Nancy Stooksbury. 1 ii. Martha Ann Hill, born March 07, 1863 in Tennessee; died July 30, 1929 in Byers, Clay County, Texas; married Conrad Mack Beeler October 09, 1881 in Union County, Tennessee. Generation No. 3 4. Elijah Hill, born July 20, 1801 in North Carolina; died July 21, 1869 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He was the son of 8. Matthew Hill, Jr. and 9. Mary Polly Moore. He married 5. Mary Sharp 1820 in Campbell County, Tennessee. 5. Mary Sharp, born December 16, 1802 in Campbell County, Tennessee; died June 24, 1876 in Campbell County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of 10. Conrad Sharp and 11. Sarah Gibbs. Children of Elijah Hill and Mary Sharp are: i. Lindsey Hill, born 1819 in Union County, Tennessee; married Nancy Sharp January 10, 1844 in Campbell County, Tennessee. ii. Elvin Hill, born 1825 in Union County, Tennessee. iii. Clarvel Hill, born November 09, 18268; died April 22, 18648; married Sarah A. Walker. iv. Haisel Hill, born 1827 in Campbell County, Tennessee; married Permelia Sharp August 26, 1847 in Claiborne County, Tennessee. v. Carley Hill, born October 02, 1830 in Campbell County, Tennessee; died October 25, 1874 in Tennessee; married John H. Condry December 07, 1854 in Campbell County, Tennessee. vi. Parlin Hill, born 1833 in Campbell County, Tennessee; married Mahala Nash. vii. Enzy Hill, born 1835 in Campbell County, Tennessee; married William Haynes. 2 viii. Alton Hill, born January 12, 1836 in Campbell County, Tennessee; died December 18, 1863 in Camp Chase Union Prison Camp, Columbus, Ohio; married Mary Moss Walker Abt. 1858. ix. Nancy Hill, born Abt. 1840. x. Purley Hill, born 1841 in Campbell County, Tennessee. xi. Mary Hill, born 1844 in Campbell County, Tennessee. xii. Worth Hill, born 1848 in Campbell County, Tennessee. xiii. Anna Hill. xiv. Louise Hill. xv. Merrill Hill. xvi. Milton Hill. xvii. Neecy Hill. 6. William Walker, born Abt. 1795 in or 1807 in VA per 1850 Campbell Co. Census; died Abt. 1870 in Union County, Tennessee. He was the son of 12. James Walker and 13. Polly Unknown. He married 7. Martha Patsy Longmire. 7. Martha Patsy Longmire, born 1810 in Campbell County, Tennessee; died Abt. 1875 in Union County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of 14. Elijah Longmire and 15. Mary Moss. Generation No. 4 8. Matthew Hill, Jr., born 1775 in Stokes County, North Carolina; died 1838 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He was the son of 16. Matthew Hill, Sr. and 17. Lucy Unknown. He married 9. Mary Polly Moore. 9. Mary Polly Moore, born 1780 in Virginia; died in Union County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of 18. John Moore and 19. Phoebe Unknown. Children of Matthew Hill and Mary Moore are: 4 i. Elijah Hill, born July 20, 1801 in North Carolina; died July 21, 1869 in Campbell County, Tennessee; married Mary Sharp 1820 in Campbell County, Tennessee. ii. Terry Hill, born 1808 in Campbell County, Tennessee; died 1850 in Union County, Tennessee; married Jane Sharp. 10. Conrad Sharp, born 1767 in Orange County, North Carolina; died December 1826 in Union County, Tennessee. He was the son of 20. Henry Sharp, Sr. and 21. Barbara Graves. He married 11. Sarah Gibbs 1785 in Orange County, North Carolina. 11. Sarah Gibbs, born 1768 in North Carolina; died December 1826 in Union County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of 22. Johann Nicholas Gibbs and 23. Mary Efland.

A new message, "Joseph U ROACH on 1900 Census," was posted by Sarah Roach on Thu, 01 Apr 1999 --- NAME: Sarah Roach EMAIL: sss1942@yahoo.com SURNAMES: ROACH DATE: Apr 01 1999 QRYTEXT: Does anyone know anything about Joseph U. ROACH who is listed on the Union Co. 1900 Census. He was twenty-four then and born in 1876. Could he be kin to Manley Roach? Thanks, Sarah Roach.

I am looking for information on the Davis family who lived in the Blackfox area, in Thomas Hollow. They are kin to the Thomases who live there also. I have traced back about three generations but have no documentation of mny own past the 1850s. I think they might have come from Cocke Co. in the 1830s into then Grainger Co., but cannot prove it is the same family. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.

Could someone with access to the 1880 Union County Census check for Rufus Griffin and any family members listed in his household? Lucinda was his wife's name. Thanks in advance. Shirley

I'm sorry I can't help you. I only follow a line until it dies out than I drop tt. That way I can follow all the families. Altho" we have 2 Davis familiies., one dies out in 1790 in Virginia and the other in 1853 in Tennessee. Have you tried the census and the L.D>S> You probably can find out a lot from them. Thanks for writing. Earlene Hutsell

A new message, "Cora Bell Hensley," was posted by Julia Harrison on Mon, 29 Mar 1999 It is a response to "Hensley," posted by Donny Howard on Fri, 12 Feb 1999 --- NAME: Julia Harrison EMAIL: jharriso@ciena.com SURNAMES: Hensley, McDavid, Gardner, McLain, Light, Myers, Sizemore, Jones, Morrison, Stacy, Bachman, Cataldo DATE: Mar 29 1999 QRYTEXT: I have info on a Cora Bell, daughter of William Winton Hensley. I don't have a birth date for her, but it would be around that time. E-mail me for details. I'm not sure if it's Union County though, might be Hawkins or Greene..