I'm relatively new to this list. I'm researching the family of Stephen Arnold who married Lucinda Hunt in Rutherford Co., TN and their son, Tolliver who married Nancy Cluck. It's my understanding that Tolliver and Nancy lived in the Cedars of Lebanon state park area. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else who might have information on this family.

James A. Hatcher & Lucy Ann Ellis, 27 July 1843, R. J. Evans. The book I have only goes through 1850. Cynthia ----- Original Message ----- From: <Srchn4Prices@aol.com> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 5:19 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] James Hatcher and Bertram Smith lookup > Hi there. Can someone possibly look up two bits of marriage info for me, > please? There is a James Hatcher in Wilson County on the 1850 census. It > shows James, his wife Lucy, and the following children: William M, 6, Berry > R, 3, Josiah R, 2, all born in TN. I am curious what Lucy's maiden name is. I > suspect she is Lucy Ann Ellis but can someone check that for me and let me > know when they married? > > Also, Burtrane/Burtrand Smith is in the household with the Hatchers. I am > pretty sure this is my Bert/Burt Smith. The family's Bible says his name is > Burtram T Smith but I was told his marriage record says Bertrand Smith. I > have some marriage info for him but no witnesses or bondsman. Could someone > look to see who the witnesses/bm were for Bertrand Smith who married Sarah > Elizabeth Fakes (surname could also be Brown). Sarah often went by Betty > Brown so I'm not sure just what name she might have used. According to the > family's bible, Bert and Betty married March 6th 1866. > > Thanks for any help! :-) > Denise's Random Thoughts: > Families are like fudge .. mostly sweet with a few nuts. > > > ==== TNWILSON Mailing List ==== > TNWILSON Website > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwilson/ > <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwilson">TNWILSON</A> >

>I have some marriage info for him but no witnesses or bondsman. >According to the family's bible, Bert and Betty married March 6th 1866. Published Wilson County marriage records list the bondsman only through 1838, the time before registers were kept. The marriage bonds (and in many cases the licenses also) exist after that time, and are available either in Wilson County, or on microfilm through the Family History Library. The bond will have the original signature (or mark) of the groom and bondsman. Rick Saunders http://genealogypro.com/fsaunders.html

Hi there. Can someone possibly look up two bits of marriage info for me, please? There is a James Hatcher in Wilson County on the 1850 census. It shows James, his wife Lucy, and the following children: William M, 6, Berry R, 3, Josiah R, 2, all born in TN. I am curious what Lucy's maiden name is. I suspect she is Lucy Ann Ellis but can someone check that for me and let me know when they married? Also, Burtrane/Burtrand Smith is in the household with the Hatchers. I am pretty sure this is my Bert/Burt Smith. The family's Bible says his name is Burtram T Smith but I was told his marriage record says Bertrand Smith. I have some marriage info for him but no witnesses or bondsman. Could someone look to see who the witnesses/bm were for Bertrand Smith who married Sarah Elizabeth Fakes (surname could also be Brown). Sarah often went by Betty Brown so I'm not sure just what name she might have used. According to the family's bible, Bert and Betty married March 6th 1866. Thanks for any help! :-) Denise's Random Thoughts: Families are like fudge .. mostly sweet with a few nuts.

Does anyone on the list live near Archives in Wilson Co or a courthouse who would be willing to look for some wills or deeds . Thanks Pat

I am descended from Bannister Young, who moved from Franklin County, North Carolina to Wilson County, Tennessee early in the 19th Century. I believe that William Young and Hannah Bridges fit into his larger family in some way. My Bannister was a son of James Young of Franklin County. In his will, James Young was the father of Bannister Young (who married Lavina Privitt and moved to Wilson County); Elizabeth Young who married Augustine Hargrove; Baxter Young; Abigail Young, wife of Anderson Williams; Benjamin Young; Isham Young; Thomas Young, whose wife was named Betsy; Anney Young, wife of Littleton Medlin; Beverly Young, whose wife was Patsy; and Joseph Young. Some of these Young siblings moved to Wilson County. There was an uncle of Bannister Young named Stephen Young who also moved to Wilson County. This does not answer your questions, but if you have not looked in Franklin County, NC, you might try that. There are many other related Youngs there. Erick Montgomery

TNWILSON-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: Question: To the person requesting Kelly/Kelley info..... I have a James W. Kelly in my line who was in the civil war with other gentleman from the Wilson Co. area. He was born in Lincoln Co. Ky to George Washington Kelly & Recy Jane Melton. Is there a possible connection? An answer: There is a Daniel Kelly/Kelley in that line but he was married to a Katherine. He was born abt 1790 but according to the 1880 Ellis Co,. TX census' his son Calvin stated father was born in NC, not VA. You may wish to consult James T. Kelley for further questions. familytreemaker.com/users/k/e/l/James-T-Kelley/index.html Melissa --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Greetings - send greetings for Easter, Passover

Hi Which Joseph H. Smith are you thinking would be his brother? I have one in my line and am missing some siblings. We have corresponded before. JANE

At 06:39 PM 3/26/2002 -0500, Srchn4Prices@aol.com wrote: >I wanted to let you all know that Greg has 'retired' from his list admin >duties and I'm the new admin for the TNWILSON list. Hi Searching-for-PRICES. Welcome to the list administration duties. Greg, Thank you for all you have done. I know you have been very busy during the past few years and it has been a real struggle to administer the list and handle the web site. Wilson County has one of the most helpful and well-designed county sites on the web and Greg is the reason. Again, many thanks to you for the donation of your time, insight and skills. Renee

In a message dated 3/29/02 6:05:47 PM, louiseevans@charter.net writes: >Has anyone researched the Youngs in Wilson Co., TN in the 1820's and 1830's? >>Would like info on William Young who married Hannah Bridges and William >Young who married Martha Lunsford. Louise, I don't know anything about the Young family. However, my Bert/Burt/Bertrand/Burtram Smith was a farm laborer in the household of David Young in the 1860 Wilson County census. I've had so much trouble determining Bert's parents or siblings (although I suspect Josephus H Smith might be his brother) and decided to pursue the possibility that David's wife, Elizabeth, might be kin to Bert somehow. Would you happen to know anything about David Young? Following is that 1860 census information: 1860 Lockporte, Dist 6, Wilson Co., TN p. 304: David Young 32 M/Farmer/Real Property $7000/Personal $1320/b.TN. Elizabeth Young 33 F/b.VA. Francis Young 16 F/TN. David E. Young 13 M/TN/school in yr. Adaline Young 11 F/TN/school in yr. Bertrand Smith 25 M/Farm Laborer/TN. Denise's Random Thoughts: Families are like fudge .. mostly sweet with a few nuts.

Has anyone researched the Youngs in Wilson Co., TN in the 1820's and 1830's? Would like info on William Young who married Hannah Bridges and William Young who married Martha Lunsford. Trying to determine if both are my ancestors. Louise Evans

To the person requesting Kelly/Kelley info..... I have a James W. Kelly in my line who was in the civil war with other gentleman from the Wilson Co. area. He was born in Lincoln Co. Ky to George Washington Kelly & Recy Jane Melton. Is there a possible connection? My family tree is full of nuts!!! Maternal Surnames: Cowger, Larimer, Harvey, Stebbins, Birt, Tennerey, Chew, Eye, Buckles, Hawkes, Wilson, Dicks, Green, Frary, Hibbert, Carter, Dickerson. Paternal Surnames: Davenport, Canada/Kennedy, Champion, Bray, Thrift, McMican, Carter, Vaughn, Thurman, Carrick, Lee, Foster, Kelly, McGrew, Wells, Coleman, Melton, Dunning, Threlkeld, Hardin, Rice. Husbands Surnames: Rose, Stephens, Shimpf, Petty, McQue.

Just read the suggestion about using funeral home records. Thank you. It was not in answer to my query but certainly answered my needs. ---Alexz

Just wanted to write and echo the many sentiments already expressed. We truly owe Greg many thanks and much appreciation for all his help and commitment over the years. Sincerely, David Duncan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UiB.2ACI/829.3.1 Message Board Post: Dear J. Johnson, Well, thanks a million again! How do you find this stuff? H.B.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, McDonald Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UiB.2ACI/829.3 Message Board Post: This WHITE household is three doors away from where I found Jonathan Columbus McDonald and his wife, Ella White. These are good candidates for Ella's parents. The 1870 census should confirm that. 1880 Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee Source: FHL Film 1255286 National Archives Film T9-1286 Page 377A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James WHITE Self M M W 53 TENN Occ: Farmer Fa: TENN Mo: NC Catherine WHITE Wife F M W 57 TENN Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: SC James N. WHITE Son M S W 19 TENN Occ: Works On Farm Fa: TENN Mo: TENN Forest WHITE Son M S W 17 TENN Occ: Works On Farm Fa: TENN Mo: TENN Peter WHITE Other M S B 36 TENN Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: TENN Mo: TENN Sallie COOKSEY Other F W B 22 TENN Occ: Servant Fa: TENN Mo: TENN Bettie COOKSEY Other F S B 3 TENN Fa: TENN Mo: TENN

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDonald, White Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UiB.2ACI/829.2 Message Board Post: Here is your great grandfather, (Jonathan) Columbus McDonald and his wife, Ella White. This must be before their son James Albert McDonald was born. 1880 Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee Source: FHL Film 1255286 National Archives Film T9-1286 Page 377A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Columbas MCDONALD Self M M W 26 TENN Occ: Farmer Fa: TENN Mo: TENN Ella MCDONALD Wife F M W 24 TENN Occ: Keeping House Fa: TENN Mo: TENN Lena MCDONALD Dau F S W 4 TENN Fa: TENN Mo: TENN

HI, .... I agree with Bob 100%, a big thanks to Greg for all his hours of dedicated service! Melissa Andrews Hi, I think Greg deserves a big thanks for a job well done. Bob Cummings --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards�

Dear Cousin Greg, THanks so much for all your hard work. Bob ye olde professor

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDonald, White Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UiB.2ACI/829.1 Message Board Post: Hi there. You didn't give us a hint on what you may have done already to locate this information so here's my standard 'to do first'list: If you know where your grandfather was buried, contact the funeral homes in that area, until you find the one that handled his funeral. Ask them for a copy of his funeral record. They will very often fax it and some will scan and email it. The funeral record generally has parents and often their place of birth. This information is only as accurate as the informant's memory/knowledge but I've had tremendous luck with funeral records. Some of it might be inaccurate but it gives me a good starting point. Most of this can also be had from the death certificate. I opt for funeral home records when I can because they are free, easy to get, quicker to get, and many times will have a copy of the death certificate with them. Plus, every now and then there is an interesting note scribbled on the pages that can really be a major help! The notes about siblings on a funeral record helped me find my mother's half-sister after they had been separated as very young children and had spent ov! er 60 years apart. If you don't know where he was buried, try to get a copy of the death certificate. The same basic information will be on it. Check the census records. If you know about how old your grandfather was when he died, this shouldn't be too hard. It's a bit of work if you have to guess at his age but a census should turn up some very helpful information. Generally, these things will give me enough information to proceed. If you can be more specific about what you've done so far, maybe someone can help more. :-)