JOSEPH ROARK: HIS LIFE AND TIMES by John J. Roark
This is a historical biography – 1813 to 1876 – providing the ancestry of Joseph Roark in early Virginia, his early life in Claiborne County, TN, his pioneering settlement in the Ocoee District of Hamilton County, and his struggles during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Read more…
BIOGRAPHY & FAMILY HISTORY OF SILAS WITT & MARTHA JANE CONNER WITT by John J. Roark and William W. Witt
Published by the R-CA in November 2006
This family history of Martha Jane Conner and Silas Witt began with their marriage in 1859 near Birchwood TN. This union survived Silas being a Confederate soldier in the Civil War followed by Martha Jane and Silas’ move to Parker County, TX with ten children before 1881. Three more children were born in TX. The book names the 1st thru the 6th generations, for some of each of the Witt children.
LAURA ROARK SHROPSHIRE: HER LIFE AND WORKS by John J. Roark
Her life and works revealed in this biography are so moving and interesting you will not be able to put it down. Read more…
7,710 DESCENDANTS OF JAMES ROARK by David C. Roark
Researched and compiled by David C. Roark, a labor of seven years of research. This genealogy masterpiece provides the names of over 7,710 descendants, the person from whom Roarks in the Association descended. This issue includes additions and revisions from the original issue.
A BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF THOMAS J. ROARK AND MINNIE BELL PRICE ROARK by John J. Roark
This family history of Thomas J. Roark and Minnie Bell Price and began with their marriage in 1922 near Birchwood TN. Thomas’ parents were Virginia Conner and William Marion Roark. They had seven children. Read more…
BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF JOHN B. ROARK AND NANCY CAMERON ROARK
by John J. Roark
This family history of John B. Roark and Nancy Cameron Roark and began with their marriage in 1850 near Birchwood TN. John’s parents were James Roark and Jerusha Blythe Roark. They had seven children.
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A BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF ROBERT BEANE SCOTT AND MARY ANN ROARK SCOTT
by John J. Roark
This family history of Robert Beane Scott and Mary Ann Roark and began with their marriage in 1849 near Birchwood TN. Mary Ann’s parents were Joseph Roark and Juda Carr. Read more…
A BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF WILLIAM FRANKLIN CONNER AND LAURA ADELAIDE McGILL CONNER by John J. Roark
This family history of William Franklin Conner and Laura Adelaide McGill began with their marriage in 1879 near Birchwood TN. William’s parents were Maximilian Haney Conner and Martha “Patsy” Palmer. They had three sons. Read more…
A BIOGRAPHY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF WILLIAM GROVER ROARK AND WILLIE MYRTLE ROARK by Chuck Gross
This family history of William Grover Roark and Willie Myrtle Roark and their descendants is based on the excellent presentation by Marylyn Davenport Smith, granddaughter of William Grover and Willie Roark, at the 2010 Annual Reunion of the Roark-Conner Association, meeting October 9, 2010, in Cleveland, Tennessee. Read more…
THE LIFE AND STRUGGLE OF LUTHER ROARK by John J. Roark
This is a short biography and family history of Luther Roark.
ROARK-CONNER ASSOCIATION COOKBOOK OF MEMBERS’ RECIPES – HEIRLOOMS FROM OUR FAMILY
This has a fine cover and loose leaf design so more recipes can be added easily. There were a number of different people who submitted recipes. It was well organized by the committee.
ROARK-CONNER FAMILY NEWS STORIES, 1992-2014
by Chuck Gross
Select articles taken from R-CA Newsletters published between 1992-2014. Read more…