Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10772 Surname: TRACY ------------------------- Found obituary of my father today on micro film.It,s from the Register News in Jefferson co. IL. .DAVID LESTER TRACY died at his home in Elk Prairie township at 8:30 yesterday morning at the age of 50 years nine months and fourteen days. Born May 23,1885 in Watertown, Tenn.Mr. Tracy had been a resident of Elk Prairie township for the past two years.He was the son of William and Mary Tracy,his mother surviving.A devout man,he was a member of the Commerce Baptist church at Commerce,Tenn.Besides his brothers,whose home is in Watertown,Tenn.he is survived by his wife.Fleeta;two sons,Junior and William,at home;four daughters,Josephine,Freda Mae,Bettie,and Mary Louise,all at home;five brothers,John H.of Watertown,Tenn.James of Nashville,Tenn.Thomas J.of Rochelle,IL.Levi C.of Watertown,Tenn.and William B. of Creston, IL.Burial will be had in Watertown, Tenn.The body will be shipped via the L.& N.late tonight.Dated March 7,1937.Copied by Mary Louise(TRACY)Thomas onMarch27,2001

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10771 Surname: Hunter, Smithwick, Kirk, Quinn ------------------------- My gg grandfather was from Lebanon, Wilson County, Tn. His name was William Wright Hunter. Information I have on his father is that he was born and died near Lebanon County, Tennessee. My info says his name was Edward Nicholas, but it may have been shortened to Ned. William Wright Hunter was born around 1851 and married (first) Sophronia Smithwick. They had sons named Walter and Lillard and a daughter named Humphrey Leona. After his first wife's death, he married Selena Kirk (maybe Quinn). They had daughters May (Mae) Clark, Devira and Billie. There may have been other children. They moved to McKinney, Texas. William died in early 1900's. Does any of this sound familiar to you? I'm loking for the Hunter family that William is connected to. Also looking for the Kirk family and Quinn family that Selena is related to. Thanks, Robert

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10770 Surname: Bradshaw ------------------------- Seeking more information on the Richard F. Woodroof who is in Wilson County census records in 1880 with wife, M.E. (Mary Elizabeth Bradshaw) and sons, including W.A. (William Arnold) age 6. Richard F. is also buried in the Suggs Cemetery.

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10769 Surname: BASS, OAKLEY, OBRIEN, SCOTT ------------------------- Hi Pat, Your post is real old but I will go ahead and write this in the hopes you'll someday read it. My mother's maiden name is Bass and she was born in Watertown, Tn. I know we still have relatives there, but haven't seen them in years. We use to go up there when I was little to visit. I remember having big family reunions, too. My grandmother was an Oakley before she married Orence Albert. My mothers parents moved to Nashville I believe in the 1940's. I still live in Nashville. Anna Nettles has sent me info about the Bass in Watertown and have that somewhere. My research papers need to be filed into folders. And I need to buy a genealogy program for my Imac computer. I hope you will see this and respond!! If you can't reach me at above email then try ANGELDREAM48@EXCITE.COM Take care! Sandra

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/WilsonObits/10008 Surname: TRACY ------------------------- David Lester Tracy was my father,he is buried in Wilson Co.TN.He died when I was two yrs. old,looking for any infor.where he was born,etc.Had 2 other brothers I knew in IL.William&Thomas,both buried in Ogle Co.IL,Beleive his mothers name was Frances,also had bro in CA.name of Levi,Their home was Watertown,Tn any infor. on TRACYS would be greatly appreciated.

In 1842, Samuel S Ricketts and Miland Ann Paul purchased a marriage license. Ther is no recorded marriage. In 1844 Samuel Ricketts married Francina Elizabeth Nancy Alexander. Does anyone have information on this man from Wilson County? Susan Lane

I am looking for information on my g-grandparents, John and Josie Clemmons. John was born about 1864 in TN (I believe). Josephine Woodville Slagle was born about 1877 in TN (I believe). Their children are: (1) Annie (do not know dates), (2) Henry Carlin (b 1/7/1896 & died 1/20/1953 in Nashville, TN), (3) Hattie (born about 1898); (4) Lena (born about 1906), (5) Hubert (born abour 1908), (6) Della Agnes (born 10/15/1909 and died 5/25/1996 in San Diego, CA), (7) Barnie Lee (born about 10/29/1911 and died 1/2/1989 in Mt. Juliet, TN), (8) William (born about 1915. I believe all children were born in TN. John may have died 11/11/1931 in Lebanon, Wilson County, TN but I am not sure. Also, sometimes the names was spelled "CLEMMONS" and sometimes "CLEMONS". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Jean Clemons Mills

<A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hunt/archive/photos/johnhunt.jpg">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hunt/archive/photos/johnhunt.jpg</A>   Does this man fit in your family tree? We believe him to be John Hunt, b. July 13, 1798, Rowan Co NC. Looking for his parents. Also, does anyone recall the discussion about a line of Hunt men who had light blue eyes and dark hair? Patricia</HTML>

Looking for any information or relatives of the Howells living in the surrounding area. Specifically Sarah E. Howell and family. We have been searching for her in this area forever and have to yet to find any information on her or her family. Any information on any of the Howells in this area is most welcome. Thank you Robin Holt Paducah KY

In a message dated 03/25/01 2:49:54 AM Central Standard Time, kyack@earthlink.net writes: There is an interesting article about genealogy and DNA testing in the > > current issue of The New Yorker. > > > > Sara Binkley Tarpley > <<    Thankyou!  Since the "New Yorker" magazine is a weekly, I believe, could you tell us the DATE of the issue please?  To make it a little easier to locate if we don't get around to looking it up right away?>> March 26        

In the book's section for Wilson County, and on page 645, the following persons are listed: Dr. James Dearing White (1802-1874) wife, Mary eleanor Rogers White (1816-1865) children: James White (b. Sep 9, 1835 - Dec 15, 1833) Nancy White (b. 1838 - d. Dec 13, 1842) Mary C. White (wife of Savid C. Scales), b. 1844, m. May 7, 1873, "and died in December following". Lucy A. White ("who must have been a sister or another wife of Dr. White") That's all athe book has about Wilson County Whites.

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10766 Surname: Wright, Pickett, Campbell, Griffith, West, Knight ------------------------- I am searching for the first marriage of William Wright. The date would be before 1825. His oldest son Oren Bethel Wright was born in Oct. 1825. William's last marriage was in Wilson county to Mary Neal Lawrence in 1849. Thanks

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Bible Records Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/WilsonBibl/10004 Surname: Sweatt ------------------------- Looking for information on George W. Sweatt and wife Sarah. He was born in Wilson Co. TN. They had 8 children and moved to Butler Co. Ky. His parents and brothers and sisters lived in Wilson Co. TN. also. George W. and family moved from Wilson Co. approx. l860. Trying to find cemetary with Sweatts in Wilson Co. Also was there ever a feed store, Sweatt and Alexander. I have a picture but do not know which county it is in.

There is an interesting article about genealogy and DNA testing in the current issue of The New Yorker. Sara Binkley Tarpley

Hello Virginia, I saw a message in regard to David Byrd "Bird" Moore of Wilson Co., TN. I am the person you corresponded with several months ago. I still cannot put my James Moore, b. 1810, with David. My James and a David & Jesse Moore were all in their 40's, all born in NC, and all living in close proximity to each other in the 1850 census. All these conincidences could point to them being brothers or at least cousins. I can't prove it though. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Jim

I am looking for anyone who could do a lookup in any of the books regarding Wilson county Wills. I am searching for one on: James SOMERS/SUMMARS he was born on 1-1-1757 in England and died on 1-21-1820 in Wilson county TN. He had at least 6 children by two different marriages. He migrated to Wilson county in 1810, he also received a large land grant of over 800 acres so I am assuming there were estate property to be divided. His wife at his death was Levinia (Viney) Gillaspey and the various children were: Alexander,Matthews,Anthony,James,Lydia and Henry. The last two would have been 2 years and 6 years respectively. Thanks for any help in this area. Debbie Jennings debbiej@iquest.net "Following the footprints through time" Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD, VA,CAN,GER,ENG http://www.angelfire.com/in3/longagoandfaraway/index.html

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10765 Surname: Paul, Berry, Whitaker, Jewell, Hendrickson, Ricketts, Tapley or Tarpley ------------------------- Searching for descendents of my ancesters William and Jane Paul, who settled in Wilson County in 1837. Their children and grandchildren married into the Berry, Whitaker, Ricketts, Tapley, Hendrickson and Jewell families. I hope someone out there can help me with a connection. I am at a brick wall. Thanks for any clues. Susan

Could anyone tell me if there is a book from Wilson Co., TN called "Tennessee Cousins"? If there is and someone has the book, could you please do a lookup for me on any White Family that is listed? Looking for anything on parents and siblings of JOHN W. WHITE md. SUSANNAH BRADLEY. Thank you, Linda Holmes White

Posted on: Wilson Co. Tn Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Wilson/10764 Surname: Eskew ------------------------- If you are related to Wiley Oscar Eskew please E-mail me and let me know so I can trace my family history. ThanksHe was born 1815 in Wilson TN and died in caldwell Ky

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of a place to get stonemarkers at a discount? I have 5 stones I would like to purchase but the cheapest I have found is $250.00 a stone and that was in Lebanon. I will pick them up and place them Just wondering if anyone had any genealogy hints on them none where military :( They could be in Smith, Wilson,Davidson counties. Thanks for your time, Kelly