Wanda, But what I still don't entirely understand is, where exactly are all the records pertaining to Washington Co back in the years when it was part of NC (not yet TN) kept? Do you find them somewhere in NC? What about the areas that early on were part of Washington Co but later became another county? Are the records still to be located in Washington Co or in the county in which the land now sits? Can someone explain this completely? Ava ----- Original Message ----- From: Wanda Albers <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 9:55 AM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Heads up! > Jean, > > As far as I can tell there has always been a Washington Co., TN/NC. Hope > this helps you. Here is what I have found for Washington Co., and that > area. > 1776 - was District of Washington and was then NC. > 1777 - Washington County took up all of what later became TN. > 1779 - Sullivan County formed from Washington > 1783 - Greene County from Washington; Davidson County (middle TN) then the > rest of TN was considered Indian lands. > 1784 - Greene, Washington and Sullivan Counties formed the State of > Franklin. > 1785 - Caswell, Sevier, Spencer and Wayne Counties created by State of > Franklin. > 1787 - Hawkins County was formed from Sullivan County; Sumner County from > Davidson County in middle TN. > 1788 - Caswell, Sevier, Spencer and Wayne Counties of State of Frranklin > abolished; Tennessee from Davidson Co., (middle TN) > 1790 - NC cedes western region, organized as Territory of South of the Ohio > River. > 1792 - Jefferson County from Greene and Hawkins?; Knox County from Greene & > Hawkins. > 1794 - Sevier County from Jefferson County > 1795 - Blount County from Knox County > 1796 - Tennessee admitted as State and other counties were formed. > > Wanda > >

I live in Knox County and research TN records. Everyone is correct in what they are writing. The original boundaries for NC ran along the present boundaries. They just did not stop until they reached the MS River. The first county for the area which was to become TN in 1796 was established by an Act of NC in 1777 and called Washington Co, NC. It encompassed the entire state. Deeds are in the archives of NC in Raleigh and also many of the early deeds can be found in the counties which were to become TN. They are registered as NC deeds and you may find them in the counties or in the TN archives in Nashville. You will find those early deeds in any of the counties formed before TN statehood. NC/TN (yes that is correct, both) Washington County, NC was created and still remains to this day as a TN county. It was never abolished completely. Part of its territory was divided into additional counties through the time of growth making a county seat more readily available when travel was difficult. This also compounds the problem for which you are seeking an answer. It was not necessary to file the deed in the county where it was located. You may find the deed located in several places. Unfortunately some of the East TN counties have had records destroyed due to fire and the Civil War. This is a challenge. East TN was part of NC, then the State of Franklin, back to NC, Territory Southwest of the River Ohio, and finally TN. Hope this helps with the history. I am sure there are some errors in my knowledge as well. Marilyn Moser Ball

Jean, As far as I can tell there has always been a Washington Co., TN/NC. Hope this helps you. Here is what I have found for Washington Co., and that area. 1776 - was District of Washington and was then NC. 1777 - Washington County took up all of what later became TN. 1779 - Sullivan County formed from Washington 1783 - Greene County from Washington; Davidson County (middle TN) then the rest of TN was considered Indian lands. 1784 - Greene, Washington and Sullivan Counties formed the State of Franklin. 1785 - Caswell, Sevier, Spencer and Wayne Counties created by State of Franklin. 1787 - Hawkins County was formed from Sullivan County; Sumner County from Davidson County in middle TN. 1788 - Caswell, Sevier, Spencer and Wayne Counties of State of Frranklin abolished; Tennessee from Davidson Co., (middle TN) 1790 - NC cedes western region, organized as Territory of South of the Ohio River. 1792 - Jefferson County from Greene and Hawkins?; Knox County from Greene & Hawkins. 1794 - Sevier County from Jefferson County 1795 - Blount County from Knox County 1796 - Tennessee admitted as State and other counties were formed. Wanda

Here is an eye opener for anyone who is researching ancestors in Washington Co, TN before, say 1830. This includes anyone with Beals ancestors, like myself, who were said to be born in Washington Co. around 1788. I received e-mails from the list stating there was no Washington County or State of TN at that time--so is my data accurate? Here is what I discovered. "The son of John Beals who married Mary Clayton in Penna in 1682, William, settled in what is now Knox County, Tenn. when all that section was Washington Co, N.C.--years before the state of Franklin and the State of Tennessee." This is quoted from a compiled, published genealogy by Clarence A. Bales, Bales Families in East Tennessee, 1952. Call letters 929.273 Bl(letter L) 456--also on microfilm. So, that means for some of us, graves and records would likely be--not in Washington Co, TN. Try the Knox Co, TN mailing list (if there is one). I can't swear by the accuracy of this information but it is worth exploring and just might knock down some brick walls, friends. Jean Bails

Hi Sarah, Here are all the ADAMS marriages in Washington County: Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850 Adams, Alexander Spouse : Brown, Lindy Marriage date : Oct 14, 1826 Adams, Isaac Spouse : Nelson, Sarah Marriage date : Dec 1, 1831 Adams, Martin Spouse : Cassaday, Jane Marriage date : Oct 22, 1835 Adams, Redford Spouse : Painter, Emaline Marriage date : Sep 17, 1846 Adams, Samuel Spouse : Painter, Vina Marriage date : Mar 2, 1849 Isenbarger, Nicholas Spouse : Adams, Elizabeth Marriage date : Feb 14, 1848 Mayfield, Charles Spouse : Adam, Jane Marriage date : Jan 31, 1838 I will say that I am also seeing something very interesting, now that I am looking through these marriages. Recently, I have begun to correspond with another MAYFIELD researcher who had NELSON connections in Washington and Greene Counties, in TN, and seeing the ADAMS/NELSON and ADAMS/MAYFIELD connections above, just makes me realize that these folks are apparently all interconnected. Now, I am going to have to go back to the other lady and see if she has any NELSON/ADAMS information in her files! Here are the ADAMS for Greene County, TN: Marriage Index: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV, 1728-1850 Adams, David Spouse : Ortto, Desdamona Marriage date : Oct 16, 1838 Adams, David Jr. Spouse : Gray, Anne Marriage date : Oct 29, 1817 Adams, Ezekiel Spouse : Scully, Rebecca Marriage date : Jun 25, 1848 Adams, James Spouse : Cusick, Catherine Marriage date : Sep 3, 1796 Adams, John Spouse : Davis, Sally Marriage date : Apr 12, 1809 Adams, Samuel Spouse : Smith, Mary Marriage date : Feb 3, 1797 Adams, Thomas Spouse : Harmon, Anna Marriage date : Aug 27, 1817 My MAYFIELDS were in the 4th Civil District of Washington County, and someone who is familiar with the location was once telling me that the Greene/Washington County...4th District area were only a matter of a couple of miles apart, and if that's the case, then it explains why it was so easy for them to be found in both locations, and related. Jean At 08:41 AM 2/7/00 -0500, you wrote: >No, I don't recognize them. But it indicates that there were TWO John >Adamses. Mine got married in Greene Co in 1809 and left about 1831 and >came to Indiana. AS the King of Siam said: "It is a puzzlement." Did you >find any other Washington Co Adams marriages? The weather had kept me >from getting to the library, but it's finally warming up. >Thanks for your e-mail. > >Sarah Clevenger > >Jean Mayfield Cuevas wrote: > > > > Sarah, > > > > I also have an interest in ADAMS, because, I believe that Charles MAYFIELD > > may have been a brother to my William MAYFIELD, b. 1809, TN. > > > > Here's what I have: > > > > 1 Charles MAYFIELD > > . +Jane ADAMS m: January 31, 1838 Washington > > County, Tennessee > > > > In looking at marriage records, I came to the conclusion that the following > > couple may have been Jane's parents: > > > > 1 John ADAMS > > . +Sallie BOWMER m: December 16, 1816 Washington > > County, TN > > > > Anything look familiar? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jean Mayfield Cuevas > > > > At 04:52 PM 2/6/00 -0500, you wrote: > > >I am looking for information about any Adams who was in Washington Co > > >prior to ca 1810. I am especially interested in John Adams and am trying > > >to figure out if there was one John Adams who was in both Greene and > > >Washington Cos or if there was a John Adams in each county. > > > > > >Sarah Clevenger

No, I don't recognize them. But it indicates that there were TWO John Adamses. Mine got married in Greene Co in 1809 and left about 1831 and came to Indiana. AS the King of Siam said: "It is a puzzlement." Did you find any other Washington Co Adams marriages? The weather had kept me from getting to the library, but it's finally warming up. Thanks for your e-mail. Sarah Clevenger Jean Mayfield Cuevas wrote: > > Sarah, > > I also have an interest in ADAMS, because, I believe that Charles MAYFIELD > may have been a brother to my William MAYFIELD, b. 1809, TN. > > Here's what I have: > > 1 Charles MAYFIELD > . +Jane ADAMS m: January 31, 1838 Washington > County, Tennessee > > In looking at marriage records, I came to the conclusion that the following > couple may have been Jane's parents: > > 1 John ADAMS > . +Sallie BOWMER m: December 16, 1816 Washington > County, TN > > Anything look familiar? > > Thanks, > > Jean Mayfield Cuevas > > At 04:52 PM 2/6/00 -0500, you wrote: > >I am looking for information about any Adams who was in Washington Co > >prior to ca 1810. I am especially interested in John Adams and am trying > >to figure out if there was one John Adams who was in both Greene and > >Washington Cos or if there was a John Adams in each county. > > > >Sarah Clevenger

I'd like information on any Robbs who lived in Washingtion Co. Thank you.

Sarah, I also have an interest in ADAMS, because, I believe that Charles MAYFIELD may have been a brother to my William MAYFIELD, b. 1809, TN. Here's what I have: 1 Charles MAYFIELD . +Jane ADAMS m: January 31, 1838 Washington County, Tennessee In looking at marriage records, I came to the conclusion that the following couple may have been Jane's parents: 1 John ADAMS . +Sallie BOWMER m: December 16, 1816 Washington County, TN Anything look familiar? Thanks, Jean Mayfield Cuevas At 04:52 PM 2/6/00 -0500, you wrote: >I am looking for information about any Adams who was in Washington Co >prior to ca 1810. I am especially interested in John Adams and am trying >to figure out if there was one John Adams who was in both Greene and >Washington Cos or if there was a John Adams in each county. > >Sarah Clevenger

I am looking for information about any Adams who was in Washington Co prior to ca 1810. I am especially interested in John Adams and am trying to figure out if there was one John Adams who was in both Greene and Washington Cos or if there was a John Adams in each county. Sarah Clevenger

I don't have any ROSS or SIMPSONS in my database but I also agree with Judy. Joe

Hi Barbara, I don't think that I have either in my families, but have been keeping my eye on any John Ross descendants, for someone else. I am interested in Cherokee history, because from what I understand, I have plenty on both of my parents' lines. Thanks, Jean At 05:06 PM 2/5/00 -0500, you wrote: >Jean, > >I would be glad to hear from you if you do have a Simpson or Ross in your >family file. > >I am willing to share the information if Garry is. >Barbara >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 4:30 PM >Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > In a message dated 2/5/00 12:37:30 PM, [email protected] writes: > > > > << I can't speak for everyone, but I am on this list to be "bothered" by >these > > > > stories. They are fasicnating. The stories relate to all of our >ancestors > > > > both directly and indirectly. I've found many clues by reading things >such > > > > as you wrote. > > > > >> > > > > I agree with Judy. I also have Cherokee, English, Irish ancestors who >lived > > in Washington Co. I am interested. In fact, I am going to look to see if > > there is a Ross or Simpson in my family file--those names sure sound > > familiar. > > Jean Bails > >

Hi, I'm new to the list. I just found out that my great-great-grandfather may have been born in Washington Co. in 1829. I say may because I'm not positive this is the right family. All roads lead this direction, however . James Alexander Robbs (son of Edward Robbs and Betsy Robbs ) and Nancy Hickey gave birth to Susannah Robbs, 1823, son, 1825, Edward Watson Robbs, 1827, son, 1829, daughter, 1832, were all born in Washington Co. Any information would be appreciated. I think the son born in 1829 may be James W. Robbs. Also, the first unnamed son may be John Lowery Robbs.

John Ross has many hundreds of descendants. As a plantation owner, diplomat and educated person he was the opposite of what many people of the time considered a Cherokee to be. The "nemesis" of John Sevier and his ilk. Like John Watts, Sequoyah and others he was only part Cherokee in blood but totally Cherokee in spirit. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jean Mayfield Cuevas" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > Thanks for the John ROSS information. I had contact several years ago with > a young man who was a college student either in TX or OK (can't recall at > the moment), and told him that I would be on the outlook for anything that > came along on John Ross, as this boy was a descendant of John Ross, from > what he said. > > Now, if I can find his address, I will share what you have sent to this list. > > Jean Cuevas > > > > At 09:02 AM 2/5/00 -0600, you wrote: > >John Ross was the son of an Scot-Irish trader and a Cherokee woman. I will > >send you some links. He was chief of the Cherokee for several years and has > >been called many names, most of them not good. He has been accused of > >massacres and most every other crime you can imagine. He was the arch enemy > >of John Sevier, one of my ancestors. Remember, he lived in a time when > >Indians were routinely massacred and black slavery was the norm. Indians > >refused to be enslaved so what good were they? John Sevier was such a racist > >that he routinely killed Indians with a butcher knife so as not to waste > >bullets on them. That fact is well documented. He even gave the knife he > >used a name. He would raid the Cherokee villages and slaughter the people > >because they supported the British during the Revolutionary war, and I > >believe, simply because he did not have any respect for them as people and > >saw them as a nuisance to be eliminated. Try reading a book called "Old > >Frontiers" by John Brown to get a flavor for the mood of the times. It is a > >difficult book to find but you can now order a paperback copy from > >Amazon.com. It's the book that hooked me on the history of the East TN > >area. I couldn't put it down! > > > >Stand by for some links. Please send me your private email so we will not > >bother everyone else with the traffic. > > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "R J Baker" <[email protected]> > >To: <[email protected]> > >Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:26 PM > >Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > > I am not sure which set of Ross' I am looking for at the moment. My Henry > > > Simpson recieved land from Allen Ross' estate. Allen was a son of William > > > Ross and Rebecca Carter Hardin Ross. William was the son of John Ross > >from > > > Ireland. Was Chief Ross from that set of Rosses? > > > > > > Somehow Henry was related to them. > > > > > > Barbara > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Kitagista <[email protected]> > > > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > > > Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:31 PM > > > Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > > > > >John Ross "the halfbreed" and Chief of the Cherokee? I have a lot on him > > > >and there is much on the internet. If that is who you are looking for > >let > > > >me know and I will send some links. he is an extremely interesting > >person. > > > >Have you seen the historical marker outside the Alcoa Plant at the > > > Knoxville > > > >Airport in reference to John Ross? I admire the man. > > > > > > > >Garry > > > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > >From: "Ross Baker" <[email protected]> > > > >To: <[email protected]> > > > >Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 10:28 PM > > > >Subject: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > > > > > > >> Can anyone give me any information on the John Ross family and any > > > >connection with the Simpson family of Washington or Sullivan Co., TN? > > > >> > > > >> Thank you. > > > >> Barbara > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > >

I will certainly share. The problem is I am in the middle of a move from Minnesota to Manassas, Virginia. A lot of the data is only on computer. I use Zip disks and have packed my computer with the Zip drive already and am working from a laptop. I promise enough to get you started soon. In addition to "Old Frontiers" (I cannot rcommend it strongly enough) there are several books by the Overmountain Press in Johnson City which are good. The ETSU Library and the Johnson City Public library both have "Old Frontiers". Several of my ancestors and probably yours too, are in the "Old Frontiers" book. Please don't mistake my comments earlier about Sevier as being too judgemental - I know that was a different time and place. But I do find it intriguing. Sevier was controversial in his day and I have found many differing accounts of his life - they can't all be correct because they directly contradict each other. BTW the last time I was in Telford, I looked for his first wifes (my ancestors) grave. Couldn't find it. It is long gone. Garry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ross Baker" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > Jean, > > I would be glad to hear from you if you do have a Simpson or Ross in your > family file. > > I am willing to share the information if Garry is. > Barbara > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 4:30 PM > Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > In a message dated 2/5/00 12:37:30 PM, [email protected] writes: > > > > << I can't speak for everyone, but I am on this list to be "bothered" by > these > > > > stories. They are fasicnating. The stories relate to all of our > ancestors > > > > both directly and indirectly. I've found many clues by reading things > such > > > > as you wrote. > > > > >> > > > > I agree with Judy. I also have Cherokee, English, Irish ancestors who > lived > > in Washington Co. I am interested. In fact, I am going to look to see if > > there is a Ross or Simpson in my family file--those names sure sound > > familiar. > > Jean Bails > > >

Jean, I would be glad to hear from you if you do have a Simpson or Ross in your family file. I am willing to share the information if Garry is. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 4:30 PM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > In a message dated 2/5/00 12:37:30 PM, [email protected] writes: > > << I can't speak for everyone, but I am on this list to be "bothered" by these > > stories. They are fasicnating. The stories relate to all of our ancestors > > both directly and indirectly. I've found many clues by reading things such > > as you wrote. > > >> > > I agree with Judy. I also have Cherokee, English, Irish ancestors who lived > in Washington Co. I am interested. In fact, I am going to look to see if > there is a Ross or Simpson in my family file--those names sure sound > familiar. > Jean Bails >

Thanks for the John ROSS information. I had contact several years ago with a young man who was a college student either in TX or OK (can't recall at the moment), and told him that I would be on the outlook for anything that came along on John Ross, as this boy was a descendant of John Ross, from what he said. Now, if I can find his address, I will share what you have sent to this list. Jean Cuevas At 09:02 AM 2/5/00 -0600, you wrote: >John Ross was the son of an Scot-Irish trader and a Cherokee woman. I will >send you some links. He was chief of the Cherokee for several years and has >been called many names, most of them not good. He has been accused of >massacres and most every other crime you can imagine. He was the arch enemy >of John Sevier, one of my ancestors. Remember, he lived in a time when >Indians were routinely massacred and black slavery was the norm. Indians >refused to be enslaved so what good were they? John Sevier was such a racist >that he routinely killed Indians with a butcher knife so as not to waste >bullets on them. That fact is well documented. He even gave the knife he >used a name. He would raid the Cherokee villages and slaughter the people >because they supported the British during the Revolutionary war, and I >believe, simply because he did not have any respect for them as people and >saw them as a nuisance to be eliminated. Try reading a book called "Old >Frontiers" by John Brown to get a flavor for the mood of the times. It is a >difficult book to find but you can now order a paperback copy from >Amazon.com. It's the book that hooked me on the history of the East TN >area. I couldn't put it down! > >Stand by for some links. Please send me your private email so we will not >bother everyone else with the traffic. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "R J Baker" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:26 PM >Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > I am not sure which set of Ross' I am looking for at the moment. My Henry > > Simpson recieved land from Allen Ross' estate. Allen was a son of William > > Ross and Rebecca Carter Hardin Ross. William was the son of John Ross >from > > Ireland. Was Chief Ross from that set of Rosses? > > > > Somehow Henry was related to them. > > > > Barbara > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Kitagista <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > > Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:31 PM > > Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > >John Ross "the halfbreed" and Chief of the Cherokee? I have a lot on him > > >and there is much on the internet. If that is who you are looking for >let > > >me know and I will send some links. he is an extremely interesting >person. > > >Have you seen the historical marker outside the Alcoa Plant at the > > Knoxville > > >Airport in reference to John Ross? I admire the man. > > > > > >Garry > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: "Ross Baker" <[email protected]> > > >To: <[email protected]> > > >Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 10:28 PM > > >Subject: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > > > >> Can anyone give me any information on the John Ross family and any > > >connection with the Simpson family of Washington or Sullivan Co., TN? > > >> > > >> Thank you. > > >> Barbara > > >> > > > > > > > >

Hi List, Does anyone have a JOHNSON DAVIS who was born ca. 1826 in Tennessee? His wife was named Sarah______. They had the following children: 1. SAMUEL DAVIS b. 1862 in Missouri. 2. NANCY ELLEN DAVIS b. 1863 in DeSoto, IL. d. 1935 in Texas CO. MO. 3. LISA DAVIS b. 1866 in Missouri. Married _____STORY. 4. JAMES DAVIS b. 1868 in Missouri. 5. BELL DAVIS (female) b. 1871 in Missouri. 6. ROBERT DAVIS b. 1874 in Missouri. 7. JULIA DAVIS b. 1876 in Missouri. 8. COLUMBUS DAVIS b. 1878 in Missouri. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nancy Helvey

Garry, Could you tell me his father and mother's names, please? Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: Kitagista <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 10:02 AM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > John Ross was the son of an Scot-Irish trader and a Cherokee woman. I will > send you some links. He was chief of the Cherokee for several years and has > been called many names, most of them not good. He has been accused of > massacres and most every other crime you can imagine. He was the arch enemy > of John Sevier, one of my ancestors. Remember, he lived in a time when > Indians were routinely massacred and black slavery was the norm. Indians > refused to be enslaved so what good were they? John Sevier was such a racist > that he routinely killed Indians with a butcher knife so as not to waste > bullets on them. That fact is well documented. He even gave the knife he > used a name. He would raid the Cherokee villages and slaughter the people > because they supported the British during the Revolutionary war, and I > believe, simply because he did not have any respect for them as people and > saw them as a nuisance to be eliminated. Try reading a book called "Old > Frontiers" by John Brown to get a flavor for the mood of the times. It is a > difficult book to find but you can now order a paperback copy from > Amazon.com. It's the book that hooked me on the history of the East TN > area. I couldn't put it down! > > Stand by for some links. Please send me your private email so we will not > bother everyone else with the traffic. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "R J Baker" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:26 PM > Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > I am not sure which set of Ross' I am looking for at the moment. My Henry > > Simpson recieved land from Allen Ross' estate. Allen was a son of William > > Ross and Rebecca Carter Hardin Ross. William was the son of John Ross > from > > Ireland. Was Chief Ross from that set of Rosses? > > > > Somehow Henry was related to them. > > > > Barbara > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Kitagista <[email protected]> > > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > > Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 9:31 PM > > Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > >John Ross "the halfbreed" and Chief of the Cherokee? I have a lot on him > > >and there is much on the internet. If that is who you are looking for > let > > >me know and I will send some links. he is an extremely interesting > person. > > >Have you seen the historical marker outside the Alcoa Plant at the > > Knoxville > > >Airport in reference to John Ross? I admire the man. > > > > > >Garry > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: "Ross Baker" <[email protected]> > > >To: <[email protected]> > > >Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 10:28 PM > > >Subject: [TNWASHIN] Ross and Simpson families > > > > > > > > >> Can anyone give me any information on the John Ross family and any > > >connection with the Simpson family of Washington or Sullivan Co., TN? > > >> > > >> Thank you. > > >> Barbara > > >> > > > > > > > > >

Jim, Thanks. That was what I needed! Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Webb <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2000 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Farnsworth > Barbara, > > The only Gass/Farnsworth marriages that I have are: > > George Gass m. Sarah Farnsworth in 1806 > Jane Gass m. David Farnsworth in 1806 > > Sorry that I can not be of more help. > > Jim Webb > Kerrville TX 78028 > [email protected] > http://www.ktc.com/personal/webbkerr/ > http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/ >

Barbara, The only Gass/Farnsworth marriages that I have are: George Gass m. Sarah Farnsworth in 1806 Jane Gass m. David Farnsworth in 1806 Sorry that I can not be of more help. Jim Webb Kerrville TX 78028 [email protected] http://www.ktc.com/personal/webbkerr/ http://jimwebb.rootsweb.com/