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This site is dedicated to our ancestors that resided in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties in East Tennessee. We aim to share something new each day whether that be a newspaper article, photograph or research artifact that has been passed down from generation to generation, in the hopes of keeping their memories alive.
Light Cemetery- Sullivan County, TN
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What we've done
Genealogy research and family trees, as requested
Large collection of artifacts, including photographs, census records, death certificates, marriage records, etc.
Cemetery Transcriptions, include tombstone photos, many also include obituaries and named parents:
Sullivan County
Bragg, Crawford, Light, Lone Star, Mowell, Mullins, Murray, Murrell, Solomon's Temple, Walker's Fork
Hawkins County
Ball, Barrett, Benton, Bernard, Bowser, Dykes, Lower Beech Creek, Morrison, Mt. Carmel, Simpson Loop, Yankee
Bernard Cemetery
Bowser Cemetery
Lower Beech Creek
Morrison Cemetery
Simpson Loop
Mullins Cemetery
Mowell Cemetery
Barrett Cemetery
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Friday, June 27, 1919
Obituary
Source: Kingsport Times News
Wednesday, October 9, 1935
Community News
Community News
Source: Republic Special
Tuesday, August 16, 1898
Obituary
Obituary
Source: Kingsport Times News
Friday, January 7, 1927
John and Inar Phillips
John and Inar Phillips
John Thomas Phillips- Son of William Jackson Phillips and Rachel Bragg
Inar Bell Barrett- Daughter of Alfred Barrett and Neoma Leuvenia Jones
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, August 20, 1961
Source: Kingsport Times News
Wednesday, November 14, 1962
Obituary
Source: Kingsport Times News
Thursday, April 6, 1967
Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865
Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865
Source: National Archives at Washington DC
There were two regiments called the 31st Infantry Regiment. Both organized about the same time and both were commanded by a Colonel Bradford. The East Tennessee Regiment commanded by Colonel W.M. Bradford was finally officially designated as the 39th, but the Official Records for the first two years was called the 31st.
The 39th Infantry Regiment, formerly the 31st (W.M. Bradford’s) Regiment was organized in March 1862. It’s members were from the counties of Sevier, Blount, Jefferson, Hawkins, McMinn, Greene and Monroe.
Here are a few names of men from Hawkins County, Tennessee who served the Confederate Army in Company G, taken prisoners and surrendered in Vicksburg , Mississippi on July 4, 1863.
Jonathan Barnard, George Morelock, Stacy Morelock, Henry Morelock, William Morelock, Yancy Morelock, Jacob Morelock, George Light, Jonathan Light, Martin Crawford, John Barnard and R.K. Barnard
Please send me a message if you would like us to complete a look up from the full list.
Dana H. "Dannie Crawford
Dana H. "Dannie Crawford
Son of David "Red Dave" & Sibbie C. (Light) Crawford
Dannie married Marior Ward in 1928; they had three children. He is buried at Solomon's Temple in Sullivan County, TN.
Born: May 2, 1909
Died: March 2, 1933
Community News
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Tuesday, March 14, 1933
5 Killed here; 30 injured in Wind Storm
Alfred and Oma Barrett
Alfred and Oma Barrett
Alfred Barrett- Son of Samuel Barrett and Narcissus Leuvenia Arnold
NeOma Leuvenia Jones- Daughter of William "Bill" Jones and Nancy Campbell
Both are buried in the Bowser Cemetery.
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, March 20, 1955
Dan and Della Light
Dan and Della Light
Daniel Carter Light- Son of Granville Henderson and Sarah Amanda (Hickman) Light
Della Mae Light- Daughter of Samuel Henderson Light and Mahala E. Light
Both are buried in the Morrison Cemetery.
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Sunday, August 29, 1948
New Fire Tower Protects Sullivan, Other Counties
Chimney Top Light Beacon
Photo Creds: Keshia Wine
Taken: April 2020
Death Certificate
Ophie Lee Barrett daughter of Alfred and Oma Barrett
Born: March 5, 1917 Died: August 2, 1920
Buried: Bowser Cemetery
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Sunday, March 8, 1953
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Sunday, September, 19, 1954
Feet Grow Tender on Mountain Climb
Neoma Jones Barrett
Neoma Jones Barrett
Inar Barrett Phillips
Inar Barrett Phillips
3 Generations
Gladys Phillips Light
Gladys Phillips Light
Simpson Loop Cemetery
Simpson Loop Cemetery
Simpson Loop Cemetery is located off Simpson Loop in Hawkins County, TN
7 unmarked gravestones (according to records, 1 belongs to Samuel Henderson Light)
Ellen Light: 1862-1922
Charlie Light: 1893-1922
Cora Bernard: ?- 1914
Opie Bernard: N/A
Carrie Bernard: N/A
Dona Light: 1879-1909
Elizabeth Morelock: N/A
Victory Light- N/A
Obituary
Source: Kingsport Times
Monday, November 1, 1926
Ples Jordan and Ollie Virgie Light
Ples and Virgie are buried at the Light Cemetery in Sullivan County, TN.
Photo: Ples and Virgie with children
Obituary
Source: Kingsport Times News
Saturday, January 16, 1960
The Bernard Girls
Source: Jim Byford
1st row: Roxie, Eliza, Margaret Morelock Bernard, Grace
2nd row: Pearl, Minnie Emily, Mona, Virgie
The Crawford's
Source: Family Photo
Standing: Arthur Crawford, Charlie Dillon, Byrd Crawford, Trissie Crawford, Toy Crawford
Seated: Johnny Crawford, Sibbie Light Crawford, David "Red Dave" Crawford
Crawford Cemetery
The Crawford Cemetery is located in Sullivan County, TN just above Solomon's Temple.
Ike Clark b. March 10, 1932 d. March 13, 1915
Ann Clark b. Aug. 4, 1830 d. March 2, 1901
John Crawford b. Aug. 23, 1817 d. Jan. 24, 1909
Lewis Crawford CO. F, 4th TENN INF
Numerous Unmarked Fieldstones
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Sunday, August 29, 1937
Little Visited Bays Mountain Sections Offers One of the Most Beautiful Scenic Attractions in Upper East Tennessee
Isaac and Ann Clark
Picture courtesy of the late Bill Calhoun
Isaac (Ike) Clark was born on March 10, 1832, in North Carolina to William Clark and Elizabeth "Betsy" Sellers. He married Ann Crawford, daughter of John Crawford and Martha Ann Walker.
Ann died on March 2, 1901. After Ann's passing, Ike married Lucinda Tucker. He passed away on March 13, 1915. Ike and Ann are buried in the Crawford Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN.
Thomas Jefferson "TJ" and Margaret E. Bernard
TJ Bernard was born on January 15, 1854 and passed away on June 9, 1922. He married Margaret E. Morelock. Margaret was born September 14 , 1857 and died March 19, 1932. Both TJ and Margaret are buried in the Morrison Cemetery, in Hawkins County, TN.
Funeral of David Crawford held June 8, 1944
Source: Rhonda Crawford
Pictured from Left to Right: Jess Byington, Morgan Crawford, Ralph Crawford, Ruby Crawford, Billie Jean Crawford, Clifford Crawford, Trissie Crawford, Hallie Crawford, Melva Crawford, Manthea Crawford, Page Crawford, Mattie Crawford, Edith Crawford and Berlie Crawford
Obituary
Source: Kingsport Times
Thursday, June 8, 1944
Memorial Day
Source: Kingsport Times
May 30, 1966
Will of John Crawford, Deceased
I, John Crawford Sr. of the county of Sullivan, State of Tennessee, being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make and publish this my last will and testament.
I will first that after all my just debts and funeral expenses are paid, I will and bequeath to my son John Crawford a part of my farm where he now lives on, to have the same during his natural life or as long as he may live on said land. Then after his death or departure from said land, then I will that the said land with all the improvements to my daughter Anna Clark and her children that she has by her husband Isaac Clark.
I will and bequeath to my son Thomas Crawford a part of my farm known as the Clark farm to the lane between said Clark farm and the field known as the Ned Crawford field, to include the field that he enclosed this spring and to have enough of my farm South of said Clark farm to make his support on during his natural life as long as he may live. Said land then to go to my daughter Anna Clark wife of Isaac Clark and his children that she has by said husband Isaac Clark with all the improvements of said land.
I will and bequeath to my son William Crawford (deceased) one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my son Edward Crawford (deceased) one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my son Martin Crawford one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my son Samuel Crawford one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Catherine Hall, formerly Catherine Crawford one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Hall, formerly Elizabeth Crawford one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Jane Crawford one dollar.
I will and bequeath to my daughter Anna Clark, formerly Anna Crawford all the balances of my land that is not willed with all of my personal property description, during her natural life and then to go to her children that she has by her present husband Isaac Clark.
Lastly, I will that Noble Carr be appointed executioner of this my last will and testament this 27 day of August 1872.
John Crawford
X his mark
Witness
Noble Carr
Amos K. Mullenix
T.H. Easley
Proven in open court April 7, 1873
James P. Rader, Clerk
Source: Elminia Crawford via Sullivan county, Tennessee Courthouse Records
Transcribed by: Rita Light and Kyndel Wine
Dick and Lura Light
Pictures courtesy of Eli Crawford
1st picture: Lura and Fred Light
2nd picture: Lura Light, Haley and Dick Light
Fred Light was the son of Reuben Franklin Light and Martha Ann Clark. Fred married Lura Mae Morelock, daughter of Rich Morelock and Margaret Ellen Morelock.
Pictured is one of Fred and Lura's sons, Glen Ransom "Dick" Light. Dick married Hallie D. Crawford, daughter of Arthur and Mattie Crawford.
Fred, Lura, Dick and Hallie are all buried in the Light Cemetery in Sullivan County.
Lura and Fred Light
Lura, Hallie and Dick Light
Sullivan Boasts Unusual Growth in Few Years' Existence as School
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, October, 29, 1939
John Crawford Land Deeds (Extract- does not include full deed)
Source: Sullivan County Archives
Transcribed by Rita Light
Dated 3rd day of April 1843
Then it is granted by the State of Tennessee unto the said John Crawford and his heirs, a certain Tract of land containing Five Hundred Acres, lying in the County aforesaid.
On the South side of Holston River on the waters of Walker’s Fork of Horse Creek.
Beginning at a gum beech and ? on a small ridge, corner to Martin Crawford. Then with his line N forty-half West, fifty four poles to a hickory and dogwood Thomas Murrells corner. Then with his line South thirteen East seventy-four poles to a hickory and white oak on a hillside. Then with his line South forty West eighty-five poles to a stake, two poles from said Crawford’s old line. Then South ninety one poles to a beech on said Murrell’s line. Then with his line East eighty poles to a stake. Then South two hundred and fifty eight poles to a stake. Then West four hundred poles to a stake. Then North one hundred and forty poles to said Crawford’s old corner stake. Then with his line North eighty four East three hundred and twenty two poles to his old corner stake. Then with his old line North two hundred and seventy four poles to the beginning.
Surveyed 12th March 1844 with the appurtenances to have and to hold the said Tract or parcel of land with it’s appurtenances, to the said John Crawford and his heirs forever. In witness whereof James C. Jones Governor of the State of Tennessee, has hereunto set his hand and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed at Nashville on the 22nd day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four and of American Independence the sixty ninth.
By the Governor
James C Jones
Dated 19 February 1833
100 Acres – On the waters of Walker’s Fork of Horse Creek
Pictures courtesy of Eli Crawford
1st picture: Melvin Crawford and Dick Light
2nd picture: Dick Light, Lura Light, Opal and Melvin Crawford
Ralph and Lora Morelock
My grandparents, Ralph and Lora Morelock- a picture that shows true love and admiration.
The Light and Crawford boys
Picture courtesy of Grady Light
Pictured L-R: Henry "Buck" Crawford, Ergie Light, Frank Crawford, Arthor Crawford, Lawrence Crawford
Henry Marlin "Buck" Light was the son of Lawrence and Cordilla Crawford
James Ergie Light was the son of Byrd and Martha Light
Frank Crawford was the son of David "Red Dave" and Sylvia "Sibbie" Cordelia Crawford
Arthor Crawford- Son of David "Red Dave" and Sylvia "Sibbie" Cordelia Crawford
Lawrence Crawford was the son of Hanna Pulliam
Harold Morelock
Harold Morelock was born on January 16, 1922 in Hawkins County, TN to Francis Marion "Bud" and Onida Mae Morelock. Harold served in World War II where he was awarded the Silver Star. He died on June 10. 1947. He is buried in the Lower Beech Creek Cemetery in Hawkins County, TN.
To: Mrs. Onida Morelock
From: Commanding General May 9, 1945
Dear Mrs. Morelock:
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you son, Sergeant Harold Morelock, has just been awarded the silver star for gallantry in action.
It is a privilege to share the pride and gratification which this award must bring to you. I feel that his actions are a credit to the entire division.
It is largely through the efforts of men like him that our division has been able to achieve the splendid record in battle.
Congratulations,
John E. Danlouist
Major General, U.S. Army
The Crawford's
Standing L-R: Arthor Crawford, Byrd Crawford, David "Tobe" Crawford, Morgan Crawford, Toy Crawford
Sitting L-R: Sibbie Crawford, Melva Crawford, Ruby Crawford, Tressie Crawford
Arthor married Mattie Crawford
Byrd married Adra "Jack" Crawford
David Nelson "Tobe" married Bonnie Patterson
Morgan married Annie Lou Barrett
Toy married Nannie Dingus
Sibbie married David "Red Dave" Crawford
Melva married Jess Byington
Ruby married Arie Ward
Tressie married Bill Jones
Isaac "Ike" and Ann Clark
Picture courtesy of the late Bill Calhoun
Chimney Top Cemetery
The Chimney Top Cemetery is located on the top of Chimney Top Mountain (Greene County side). There are approximately 16 unmarked field stones.
Wm. Penley b. Nov. 11, 1900 d. Jan. 12, 1901
Hattie M. Penley b. June 26, 1902 d. Oct. 30, 1902
Elsie Penley b. Apr. 27, 1917 d. Sept. 12, 1918
Jeams M. Dykes b. May 12, 1896 d. June 3, 1912
R. I. Dykes b. Mar. 1, 1864 d. May 5, 1917
Harvey S. Compton b. May 22, 1851 d. June 6, 1918
Clid Compton b. May 19, 1905 d. Feb. 24, 1923
C. Nola dau. of A.J. & E.S. Compton b. Sept. 22, 1908 d. June 28, 1911
Wm. Penley
Hattie M. Penley
Elsie Penley
Jeams M. Dykes
R. I. Dykes
Harvey Compton
Clid Compton
C. Nola Compton
Cemetery Entrance
Unmarked Grave
Unmarked Grave
Community News
Source: The Hamburg Reporter (Iowa)
Thursday, February 10 1921
Mona Alice Bernard Light
Mona Alice Bernard was born on January 20, 1896 in Hawkins County, TN to Thomas Jefferson "TJ" and Margaret Ellen Bernard.
Mona was married to Wayne Light. She passed away on September 20, 1995 at the age of 99. She is buried in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hawkins County, TN.
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, May 24, 1931
Beech Creek Happenings
Reuben and Martha Light
Reuben Franklin Light was born on August 10, 1959 to Julia Morelock. Reuben married Martha Ann Clark, daughter of Isaac Clark and Anna Crawford.
Reuben and Martha Ann are buried in the Light Cemetery in Sullivan County.
Source: Kingsport Times
Thursday, March 24, 1949
Herman Luther Mullins
Herman Luther Mullins was born on July 15, 1900 to Loranzy Mullins and Martha Alice Morrison. Herman married Lydia Morelock. Lydia was born on April 9, 1913 to John Harvey and Mary Ellen "Ellie" Morelock. Herm passed away on April 4, 1987; Lydia died on February 16, 2008. Both are buried in the Mullins Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN. Many have said that Herm had the sweetest soul.
Lora Crawford Morelock holding sister Kathy
Lora Crawford Morelock holding sister Kathy
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Wednesday, October 23, 1963
A Few Farmers Battle a Mountain of Fire
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times
Tuesday, January 19, 1954
School Funds
John Harvey and Mary Ellen "Ellie" Morelock
John Harvey Morelock was born on August 21, 1858 to Jacob Morelock and Hannah Light. He married Mary Ellen "Ellie" Morelock on August 15, 1890. Mary Ellen was born on November 17, 1872 to Samual Dick Morelock and Sarah Sallie Light. John Harvey died on October 20, 1948. Mary Ellen passed away on October 24, 1958. They are buried together in the Morrison Cemetery, Hawkins County, TN.
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, October 26, 1958
Mrs. Mary Morelock
Fall Branch- Mrs. Mary Ellen Morelock, 86, died at her home in the Beech Creek section (Rogersville, Route 6) at 7:30 p.m. Friday after a short illness.
Survivors include three daughters, Misses Oneida and Lydia Morelock, Beech Creek and Miss Liddie Morelock, Kingsport; and two sons, Mark and Bert Morelock, Beech Creek.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Beech Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Claude Shipley will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Orbin Rhoten, Gus Rhoten, Willard Head, Kermit Morrison, Carter Harris, Homer Light and Rube Morelock.
The body is at the residence. Fall Branch Funeral Home is in charge.
Source: Kingsport Times News
Thursday, October 21, 1948
John H. Morelock
John Harvey Morelock, 90, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday at the Kingsport hospital after a week's illness. His home was in the Beech Creek section of Hawkins County, Route 6, Rogersville.
He had spent most of his life in that section. He was a retired farmer and was among the oldest citizens of Hawkins County.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellen Morelock, of Rogersville, and the following children: Mrs. Marion Morelock, Miss Liddie Morelock, Miss Lydia Morelock, of Rogersville, Mark Morelock, Bert Morelock, all of Rogersville; a brother, Jake Morelock, Fall Branch; a sister, Mrs. Dan Light, Greeneville, Route 12; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Beech Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Morelock in charge. Burial will be in Beech Creek cemetery.
Pallbearers will be selected from friends. Fall Branch Funeral Home is in charge.
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Tuesday, May 23, 1961
Donkey Baseball Game
Growing up, my dad would tell me how he used to play donkey baseball at Temple Star. How many of you have heard stories of your parents playing baseball on the back of a donkey? Oh, what a sight it would have been!
Glen "Dick" Light and Dexter Earl Morelock
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Friday, April 25, 1924
Bays Mountain and Depew's Chapel Happenings
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, January, 1, 1928
Church Fire Seen by O.M. Conkin
Roy Earl Light
Roy Earl Light was born on December 18, 1922 to Daniel Carter and Dellie Mae Light.
He served the United States Army as a Private First Class, 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division.
He died on October 23, 1944 in Firenze, Italy at the age of 21 and is buried in Plot F, Row 2, Grave 9 in the Florence American Cemetery, Florence, Italy. He was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster.
Elmina "Toots" Morelock Morrison
Elmina "Toots" Morelock was born on October 21, 1924 to Francis Marion "Bud" and Onida Mae Morelock. Toots married Kermit Morrison.
Kermit was born on July 24, 1930 to Berton Morrison and Atta Dykes and died on October 16, 1992.
Toots passed away on October 1, 2004.
Both Toots and Kermit are buried in the Oak Glen Cemetery, Washington County, TN.
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Wednesday, July 8, 1925
Horse Creek and Lone Star Happenings
David Nelson "Tobe" and Bonnie Lee Crawford
David Nelson 'Tobe" Crawford was born on August 22, 1903 to David Nelson "Red Dave" Crawford and Sylvia "Sibbie" Cordelia Light. Tobe married Bonnie Lee Patterson in 1925 and together they had 13 children (12 daughters and 1 son). Tobe passed away April 20, 1964.
Bonnie Lee Patterson was born on August 11, 1909 to Sam Pettibone Patterson and Minnie Emily Bernard. She died on June 23, 1982.
Both Bonnie and Tobe are buried in the Light Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN.
Kingsport Times News
Friday, May 1, 1964
David N. Crawford
David Nelson (Tobe) Crawford, 60, Route 5, Kingsport, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at his home after a long illness.
A native of Sullivan County, he was a member of the Gospel Mission Church. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of Kingsport; one son, Ross Crawford of Kingsport; 12 daughters, Mrs. Edna Light, Mrs. Mae Morelock, Mrs. Lora Morelock, Mrs. Hazel Bragg, Mrs. Ruth Wallen, Mrs. Thelma Whetsel, Darlene Morelock, and Faye, Opal, Linda, Kathy and Sue Crawford, all of Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Melva Byington and Mrs. Tressie Jones of Fall Branch; five brothers, Arthur Crawford, Toy Crawford and Byrd Crawford, of Kingsport; Morgan Crawford of Rogersville and Frank Crawford of Chuckey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Soloman's Temple Baptist Church by Rev. Orville Dolan, Rev. Lloyd Light and Rev.
Clyde Griffin. Burial will be in the Light Cemetery. The body will be removed from the Fall Branch Funeral home to the residence at 6 p.m. Friday.
Sam Pettibone and Minnie Emily Patterson
Sam Pettibone Patterson was born on March 11, 1884 to John Washington Patterson and Mary Esia Bell Crawford. He married Minnie Emily Bernard on September 7, 1907 and together they had 12 children. Sam passed away on December 8, 1974 in Greeneville, TN.
Minnie Emily Bernard was born on May 6, 1888 to Thomas Jefferson "TJ" Bernard and Margaret Ellen Morelock. She died on March 31, 1969 in Greeneville, TN.
They are buried together in the Light Cemetery, Sullivan County, TN.
Pictured left to right: Daughter Bonnie, Sam and Minnie Emily
Source: Kingsport Times News
Monday, March 31, 1969
Source: Kingsport Times News
Tuesday, December 10, 1974
Community News
Source: Kingsport Times News
Sunday, September 14, 1930
Horse Creek and Beech Creek Happenings
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