I know this is a very old thread but I just found out, from Cousin richard Wilson that the answer is yes, my great grandfather was John Smith Haws. Thanks so very much. I know have my Campbell connection. Jim Sue Maxwell wrote: > Jim, > John S. Haws; is he John Smith Haws grandson of Hugh Campbell and Susana > Rosel McWhirter? Have you determined who his father is if he is John Smith, > is his mother was Nancy Campbell. Also you posted an interest in the > surname Farnsworth a few day ago. Is this any connection to Agnes Jameson > and George Farnsworth. I do have a connection to all of these families > from the John Williams & John Williams Jr. families. Have we corresponded > before. Also their descendants (the Williams & Seehorn's) did leave > Washington county for Iowa County, Iowa. > Sue Maxwell > Glendale, Arizona > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Hawes <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Monday, October 11, 1999 6:31 PM > Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Re: leaving Washington Co., TN for Iowa Co., Iowa > > >I wish folks would sign their messages because I have no clue who you are > but > >my great great grandmother Nancy Wilson Haws married John Beals, in > Jonesboro, > >after the death of her first husband, John S. Haws, in 1863 during the war. > >They moved to Iowa City, Iowa. Both Nancy and John Beals are buried in Iowa > >City. Any connection to your lines? > >Respectfully, > >Jim Hawes <HAWS, WILSON, DOUGLAS, HYDER, SIMERLY, HUGHES, LAUGEL, RUCH, > RAUCH, > >RAM, WEBER, GRASS, SCHMIDT, CARLSON, and others> > > > >[email protected] wrote: > > > >> We have some of those Washington folks that went to Iowa in 1800s or > early > >> 1900s. Their names were Campbells and Beals - > >> Anyone share these names from Jonesboro, TN area? > >> > >> ==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== > >> Washington Co TNGenWeb: http://www.tngenweb.org/washington/ > >> Jonesborough TNGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncjones/ > > > > > > > > > >==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== > >To Unsubscribe: Send message to [email protected] with the > only > >message being: unsubscribe. If you are in the Digest mode, it will be > >[email protected] > > > > > > ==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== > Find Your Ancestors in Tombstone Transcriptions at: > Washington County TNGenWeb Site: http://www.tngenweb.org/washington/

Hello Listers of Washington Co, TN! I am a new member to the list and am researching Levi Taylor Beals b. 1788 in Georgetown, Hamilton Co, TN m. Malinda Wyington 17 Dec 1812 b. 11 Jan 1795. They raised three of their children, John Miller, Andrew and Archibald in Jonesboro, Washington Co. in the 1820s. While I am still interested in Levi Taylor, I am very curious about Malinda Wyington. She may have come to TN from MD or PA. Levi belonged to a Quaker Community, at least initially and he was the son of Issac in the progression of generations backwards of Jacob 1717, John B 1685, John 1650 (England), Thomas 1625 (England). Family legend has it that Malinda Wyington was a full blooded Chickasha but there is no evidence that she was or was not. This is the information I would love to have. Does anyone know of her--Malinda Wyington? Jean Bails

I apologize for forwarding this to the list because it is so lengthy, but this gentleman sent this to several lists and individuals and he's not a subscriber. If anybody can help with any of his questions, please respond to William directly. Thanks! From: william hersch "william hersch" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 10:08 AM Subject: help with information washington co. short stop AND VISIT SLIGER.CLOYD.WILHITES/BROYLES,YEAGERS will someone help me with the following request I will be in Jonesborough for a very shore time on my way to Pensacola Florida.I need to know where these places are. LITTLE LIMESTONE CREEK MY GRANDFATHER JOHN SLIGER BOUGHT LAND THEIR IN 1756. IN 1788 MINUTES COURT PLEAS QTR.SESSION APPOINTED TWO OF MY GGGGGRANDPARENTS TO BE A JURY TO VIEW,MARK AND LAY OUT A ROAD FROM SEVIER;S FORD ON THE nOLICHUCKEY RIVER TO JONESBORO THEY WERE JOHN SLIGER AND WILLIAM CLOYD. WHERE ARE THESE FORDS LOCATED? I NEED TO KNOW WHERE THE CHEROKEE CREEK CEMETERY IS LOCATED THE OLD DUTCH MEETING HOUSE AND CEMETERY BETWEEN BOOTH BRANCH AND CHEROKEE CREEK. ALSO THE NEW VICTORY CEMETERY. COULD SOMEONE TELL ME IF THIS DOCUMENT CAN BE FOUND AND WHERE? DEED WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF FRANKLIN BOOK C. PAGE 145 THE INDENTURE MADE BETWEEN SAMUEL WEAVER OF WASHINGTON COUNTY AND STATE OF FRANKLIN OF THE ONE PART AND JOHN SLIGER OF THE COUNTY AND STATE FORESEEN ECT WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COPY OF IT THANK YOU ! WILL BE IN JONESBOROUGH TN TUESDAY JAN 24 2000 WHAT TIME DOES THE COURT HOUSE OPEN

Hello: I have had many postings on many lists for above referenced information. Some have been irritated, Some have been interested, some had never heard of it, and many have offerred me much good information. Many have asked me to post what I find out.This posting is in response to those requests that I post My info. The U S Congress, in May of 1790, proclaimed the territory formerly claimed by North Carolina, That area which is today known as all of Tennessee, Northern Ga, Northern Alabama, and all of Mississippi, as THE TERRITORY OF US SOUTH OF THE RIVER OHIO. aka SOUTHWEST TERRITORY. The Rangers were formed in 1790, and served until 1796, when Tennessee became a state. At that time, the remainder became the TERRITORY of MISSISSIPPI The Rangers were apparently an organization which patrolled, and generally made themselves "useful". Apparently simular to a State Militia. This is all that I have found out at this time. I have received many helpful hints, and suggestions. For these I am very grateful. I am still looking for definite information on George NUTTERFIELD, who enlisted in Lt Walkers company of Rangers in 1792. I have received information from a lady who has a book on the Rangers, and does show George listed. I will keep you updated. Dick CarterDick Carter [email protected]

At 06:31 AM 1/18/2000 EST, you wrote: >Thank you for the information. Learn something everyday. That's why I love >genealogy!! >Carolyn > Similar to the Woodmen of the World I have been searching for information on the Junior Order of United American Mechanics that was active in the Bristol, VA/TN area in the late 1800s to early 1900s. My gr grandfather James Edward South (1862-1904) was a member of the Junior Order. The Lodge symbol of the Order is on his gravestone. The symbol looks like a carpenter's square cradling a compass with an arm with the hand holding a mallet. Fred

Thanks for your post of Tennessee Confederate POW's. I have always wanted to locate the grave of my great uncle, Daniel Francisco. Hewett's Roster Of Confederate Soldiers lists him as Daniel B. Francisco, TN 19th Inf.Co.K. He died in a prison camp according to family history. Appreciate any help.

Thank you for the information. Learn something everyday. That's why I love genealogy!! Carolyn

Hi Carolyn, Basically a fraternal insurance company at the beginning. Today, pretty much just another insurance company. My wife has savings in with them as we speak. Ron Mitchell -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, January 17, 2000 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Emblem on tombstone >What were the Modern Woodman of America? I have a great uncle who belonged to >that and I don't know what it is. >Carolyn > > >==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== >Find Your Ancestors in Tombstone Transcriptions at: >Washington County TNGenWeb Site: http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ >

Pretty sure it's Modern Woodmen of the World, but don't know much/anything about. Renea [email protected] TNGenWeb County Coordinator for Decatur Co, TN http://www.netease.net/decatur TNGenWeb County Coordinator for Perry Co, TN http://www.netease.net/perry Listowner Decatur, Henderson, Perry Cos, TN [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Ron <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, January 17, 2000 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [TNWASHIN] Emblem on tombstone >Hi Betty Jane, > Just a guess but maybe Modern Woodmen of America??? >Ron Mitchell > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Betty Jane Hylton <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >Date: Monday, January 17, 2000 7:40 PM >Subject: [TNWASHIN] Emblem on tombstone > > >>Help, please... >> >>We have found a tombstone with a emblem that we can't identify. >> >>Inside a circle is a shield with 5 stars across the top. There are 6 >>vertical bars on the bottom 2/3 of the shield. Mallet and axe handles cross >>over the shield with the letters "M," "W" and "A" separated by the handles. >>It is on a tombstone that has been carved in the shape of a tree trunk. The >>death date in Nov. 26, 1917. >> >>We would appreciate help in identify the organization and any history that >>can be provided. >> >>TIA. >> >>Betty Jane >> >>Betty Jane Hylton >>Co-Coordinator, Washington County, TN TNGenWeb Page >>http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ >>Editor, Watauga Association of Genealogists Bulletin >> >> >>==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== >>Washington Co TNGenWeb: http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ >>Jonesborough TNGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncjones/ >> > > > > >==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== >Washington County TNGenWeb: http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ >Jonesborough TNGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncjones/ >Pat Sabin's E-Mail: <mailto:[email protected]> > >

Hi Betty Jane, Just a guess but maybe Modern Woodmen of America??? Ron Mitchell -----Original Message----- From: Betty Jane Hylton <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, January 17, 2000 7:40 PM Subject: [TNWASHIN] Emblem on tombstone >Help, please... > >We have found a tombstone with a emblem that we can't identify. > >Inside a circle is a shield with 5 stars across the top. There are 6 >vertical bars on the bottom 2/3 of the shield. Mallet and axe handles cross >over the shield with the letters "M," "W" and "A" separated by the handles. >It is on a tombstone that has been carved in the shape of a tree trunk. The >death date in Nov. 26, 1917. > >We would appreciate help in identify the organization and any history that >can be provided. > >TIA. > >Betty Jane > >Betty Jane Hylton >Co-Coordinator, Washington County, TN TNGenWeb Page >http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ >Editor, Watauga Association of Genealogists Bulletin > > >==== TNWASHIN Mailing List ==== >Washington Co TNGenWeb: http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ >Jonesborough TNGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~tncjones/ >

Help, please... We have found a tombstone with a emblem that we can't identify. Inside a circle is a shield with 5 stars across the top. There are 6 vertical bars on the bottom 2/3 of the shield. Mallet and axe handles cross over the shield with the letters "M," "W" and "A" separated by the handles. It is on a tombstone that has been carved in the shape of a tree trunk. The death date in Nov. 26, 1917. We would appreciate help in identify the organization and any history that can be provided. TIA. Betty Jane Betty Jane Hylton Co-Coordinator, Washington County, TN TNGenWeb Page http://www.tngennet.org/washington/ Editor, Watauga Association of Genealogists Bulletin

Woodmen of the World, fraternal, beneficiary society, founded at Omaha, Neb., in 1890; provides life insurance to members and places a monument at the grave of every deceased member; women's auxiliary, Woodmen Circle. >From Comptons Encyclopedia

What were the Modern Woodman of America? I have a great uncle who belonged to that and I don't know what it is. Carolyn

Here's another roster of Tennessee Confederate soliders at the Rock Island, Illinois prison during the Civil War <A HREF="http://home.netcom.com/~jeansmal/tennmain.html#st">Click here: Tennessee Page</A> Carolyn Whitaker

Hi, Everyone, As some of you know, I've come to really appreciate the beauty and historic value of vintage postcards (since Betty Jane Hylton got me hooked). When I uploaded my East Tennessee vintage cards, I got curious about what other non-commercail sites were out there, featuring vintage cards. I had to wade through tons of auctions and dealers, but I've started building a page of links to these non-commercial galleries. Please visit when you have a chance, because there are so many outstanding sites out there! I'm just blown away by some of these collections. If you have run across a good site and it's not on the list, please let me know. I'll be updating regularly. Vintage Postcard Links- http://www.usgennet.org/~ahtnwash/Vintage/vintagelinks.htm Thanks, Pat Sabin

http://www.altonweb.com/history/civilwar/confed/index.html

Am seeking information about the above organizations.Such as, where might I find rosters, information about personnel,point or organization,Headquarters etc. Any help appreciated. I finally found out that there was an actual territory named "The Territory of the US South of the OHIO". Also known as Southwest Territory. Also, who was Lt Walker, where was he from. Dick Carter [email protected]

http://www.altonweb.com/history/civilwar/confed/index.html

Hello Carol, Please send website address for Alton, IL, Civil War Era, confed prison; my computer won't go there from the email. Thanks Mary Winn

Got this from another list. Check out this site and type in your search "Tennessee". Confederate prisoners who died at Alton, Illinois prison are listed here. <A HREF="http://www.altonweb.com/history/civilwar/confed/index.html">Click here: Alton, Illinois - Civil War Era - Confederate Prison</A> Carolyn Whitaker