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Denise Kruta (#47124601)
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Bio Photo Please note that my memorials are my relatives, with the exception of one or two. MY NARRATIVES AND PHOTOS ARE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED AND ARE NOT TO BE USED ON OTHER SITES, INCLUDING ANCESTRY.COM.

I've been interested in my genealogy since I was a child. Although my father's grandparents came over from Bohemia in 1881, his mother's maternal line, and all my mother's lines were here in colonial times. So, one part of me is in only a 3rd generation American, and the other part is an 11th generation.


My father's lines are the Krutas, Braums, and Zemans who originated in Bohemia and immigrated through Ellis Island around 1876. They went to Chicago, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

His maternal lines are the Yagers and Velmans (Veulemans) from Missouri via Germany and East Flanders, the Barlows from the Germanna Colony in Virginia, and the Singletons from Kentucky, Indiana, and Missouri.

My mother's maternal lines are the Greenes, Bruners, Tarrants, McCurrys, and Painters from Greene County, TN. There's a 250 year history back there since that's where my grandmother was born. Also, the Watkins from Sullivan County, TN, the Tarrants and Manloves from Dover, Delaware, and the Allisons from Maryland.

Her paternal lines are the Burns from Scotland to Pennsylvania, the Smiths from Tennessee, and the Cloyds and O'Banions from Kentucky.




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Nancy Wilson
RE: Thank you so much for the photo of Manlove Duncan Carter's headstone
It was my pleasure to help you.
Added by Nancy Wilson on Aug 17, 2012 8:03 PM
Dwan
RE: Okay
When I get the source I will be happy to send it to you. it may be a few days as my grandpa james Mccurry is in the hospital and that is where my mom is! let me see if I can get a copy sent to me from my aunt in Texas.
Added by Dwan on Jul 13, 2012 9:17 PM
Dwan
RE: never found proof
My great grandfather was Bailey Alexander Mccurry-born Jan 25-1887 death December 18, 1887 whose father was William McCurry born Oct 11, 1845 in Tennessee death May 15, 1916 in Victoria, Texas whos father was John McCurry born June 14, 1820 in Tennessee death about 1895 (sorry I dont have a more set date)buried in Missouri, whos father was James McCurry (my grandpa is named after him) born September 7, 1770 in Tennessee death May 12, 1881 whos father was William McCurry born September 9, 1740 in Tennessee who was married to a Nancy Scotch. My aunt has all the records and she lives in Victoria, Texas. My mother Mary Lou McCurry Ponder has a copy of all the records. When I get a hold of them i would be happy to send you the copy showing all of this. thanks again!
Added by Dwan on Jul 13, 2012 9:15 PM
Dwan
RE: Documentation?
My great aunt has all the difinitive docuenmtation, which my mom has a copy of. I text her to send me a copy of it all and I would be happy to share it with you. Some if the info is on a few website--familytreemaker.com and shuchee.com under the name Bessie Lou Sparks which married my great grandpa Bailey Alexander McCurry. That is so amazing you have a McCurry bible that dates back 200 years!!

Thanks Dwan
Added by Dwan on Jul 13, 2012 8:20 PM
Ronnie Smith
John Denton Smith
Denise
I just noticed something when I looked at John's grave. The small star at the base of the headstone with the letters GAR on it. They stand for The Grand Army of the Republic. He was a member in the Iowa/Kansas/Nebraska chapter. I am still looking for more on this connection.
Ron
Added by Ronnie Smith on May 31, 2012 5:54 PM
Ken - TN (contact Find A Grave)
Photos
thanks so much for your note. i wouldnt even begin to know an efficient way to look for that type of theft.
Added by Ken - TN (contact Find A ... on Oct 07, 2011 8:40 PM
AnnMarie
Denton and Bertha
Denise, since Denton and Bertha are hus/wife, you should request that Bertha be transferred to you and attach her to Denton.
Added by AnnMarie on Aug 31, 2011 1:35 PM
BJ Smith
RE: Thank you
Denise, and a Smith! I have lineages from Virginia, Tennessee, the Carolinas & Mississippi. So it is very possible as my Dad's ydna is out of the British Isles and my mother's paternal ydna is out of England. Although, there is some Irish & Scot along with the Choctaw Indians and African-American genes, we are all interconnected.

You are welcome as far as the photo, I love to volunteer to do anything with genealogy.

Have a great 4th! Brenda
Added by BJ Smith on Jun 28, 2011 8:06 PM
Ken - TN (contact Find A Grave)
RE: Narcissus Weems
Thank you for your prompt reply. Yes we have corresponded before, I hope you are well. I photo'd the entire Zion Cemetery (1725 photos and am uploading them about 100-200 per day). There is a 2007 entry for Narcissa #22478923 in the Zion Cemetery. That is the original that I was referencing. Sorry for any misunderstanding. -- Ken
Added by Ken - TN (contact Find A ... on Jun 06, 2011 8:01 AM
Denby Brown
RE: Thank you
If your refering to Baker Ruddick, I did post a pic of him today not knowing that there was 1 already posted, I quess you were actually looking for one of his wives, sorry dont have the name in front of me, but I checked the records and did not see the name you were looking for. Sorry Denby
Added by Denby Brown on Jun 05, 2011 4:13 PM
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