Benton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Walton Frank Allen Obituary 1928-1972

kaitysmom — 18 Aug 2008 1:38:43 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, August 22, 1972
Page: A-2

Name: Walton Frank Allen
Age: 44
Born: May 26, 1928 in Benton County, TN.
Died: August 13, 1972 at Trinity Hospital in Erin, Houston County, TN.
Funeral: August 15, 1972 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: Stockdale Cemetery in Benton County, TN.
Parents: Newton Allen and Rena Dillon
Surviving Spouse: Mavis Allen
Surviving Children: Jimmy Allen, Walton Douglas Allen, Billy Wayne Allen, Donna June Allen
Surviving Siblings: Donald Allen, James Allen, Dalton Allen, Mrs. D.H. Courtney, Mrs. Bill Lindsey, Mrs. Connie Medlock, Mrs. Billie Cuthbertson

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

HIXON family

Linda745 — 4 May 2004 6:52:27 GMT

Looking for family of James K. Hixon b. 1820 in Benton, TN
married Orlena Long. His father was John Hixon m.Polly Phillips and m. Sarah Pollard.
John Hixon was born bef. 1800 in Virginia and died 1850 in Camden, Benton Co., Tennessee

John Anderson will 1859-Swindle connections

brackettwilliam — 5 Jun 2008 1:15:40 GMT

John Anderson’s will is on file in Benton County and is dated 13 March 1859. It reads: “In the name of God Amen I John Anderson make this my last will and testament. It is my will for my wife Elizabeth Anderson to have all of my real Estate and personality her life time and then at her death it is my will for all of the estate to be equally divided between Catherine Swindle Mariam Swindle G.C. Anderson, Isaac Anderson, J.C. Anderson Elizabeth Swindle & Enoch Anderson’s part to be Equally divided between John R. Anderson Cainilee Anderson heirs of Enoch Anderson and Seney Anderson, my daughter to have fifty dollars more than any of the above named children also my just debts and funeral expenses to be paid out of my Estate and Isaac Anderson executor of this will This 13 day of March AD 1859.” Signed John Anderson and witnessed by W.W. Davidson and M. Edwards. This will is on page 376 of the Benton County, Tennessee Will Book. Does anyone know which Swindle his daughter Elizabeth married. Was she the Elisabeth Swindol wife of Seth Swindol of Mississippi (1860)? I know Miriam married Thomas Swindle and Catherine Married his borther William E. Swindle. Seth and Nathan were their other two brothers. Nathan did have children (1840s) so maybe she married him?

Needing help!

patriciastaley223 — 17 Jul 2008 1:26:20 GMT

Does anyone know of any researchers in the Benton Co. area for hire to do research in the courthouse records?

Patricia

Allen Family

DMFD305 — 20 Aug 2001 9:00:18 GMT

I am trying to locate and tie together a few grandfathers. If anybody can help, I need it. lol My great grandfather was Randsom Alexander Allen, his father is suppose to be from Big Sandy, Benton Co., Tn, his name is David Jackson Allen, I am guessing at a date of birth in the 1850's or 1860's. His father was David Allen, also from Big Sandy. Thanks

BENTO CO TN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY QUARTERLY 1999

sacres_1 — 1 Jul 2008 4:02:50 GMT

Hello, I am searching for an article in the Benton Co TN Genealogical Quarterly Vol. # 3 July-Sept 1999. There is supposedly an article in it on John Caswell Matlock. From the index online, it says it is on page 139. Does anyone out there have access to this article? I would really appreciate knowing the contents of the article...or possibly where I might find it..John Caswell Matlock is my husband's ggggg grandfather. I would also appreciate any info on John Caswell Matlock or his family.

Thanks muchly,
Joan Morris

BRITTs in Benton Co. TN

mcbjaa — 13 Jul 2008 3:46:00 GMT

According to research provided by a member of the Benton County Genealogical Society, John BAKER married Sarah Elizabeth BRITT (I believe sometime abt. 1856). Some of their children were:

Harper Baker
Henry Baker (a.k.a. Tom Stanley)
Laura Ellen Baker, b. 1860
James Lafayette Baker, b. 1864, Perry Co.TN, d. 1931

I am trying to trace the BRITT family and find out who the parents of this lady was. Any help with either the BAKER or BRITT family would be appreciated.

Charles

Nancy Ann Paralee (McGill) wife of David Pafford

patriciastaley223 — 12 Jun 2008 2:02:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me when Nancy Ann Paralee (McGill) died?? She was the wife of David Pafford. She is shown with him in the 1900 census which was taken in June.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Benton County Look Ups!

BrendaGriffith76 — 10 Sep 2002 2:58:00 GMT

I have all the Benton County Census from 1840 through 1920, also the two Benton County History Books, Vol. I and Vol. II, Benton County Marriages 1837 through 1994; Cemetery book and some obituaries from the Camden news papers from 1944 through 1964. Will be glad to help anyone as best I can.
Brenda Griffith
Camden, TN

JAMES ELISHA & SARAH (RUSHING) HERRIN/HERRON

patriciastaley223 — 16 Jun 2008 12:48:58 GMT

Looking for anyone researching the family of James Elisha (1780-1855) and Sarah (Rushing) Herrin/Herron. Known children: Sopheen who married James McGill (this is not her name and I've recently found proof), Elizabeth married Laben Rice, Wm. D. married Susan, Mildred married Beverly Herrin, Elisha N. married Mary Wyatt, Uriah Martin married Eleanor Pace, Parthena married Wm. Kinney Perkins, Abner Calvin married Nancy Herrin, Peyton G. married Nancy Horton or Herrin.

Any info. would be greatly appreciated! Will exchange info. I have.

Patricia in Illinois

Larkin or Labin and Elizabeth (Herrin/Herren/Herron) Rice, Benton Co., Tn.

patriciastaley223 — 21 Jun 2008 8:13:20 GMT

I'm looking for info. on one of James Elisha and Sarah (Rushing) Herrin's daughters. James Elisha Herrin died in 1855 Benton Co., Tn. Elizabeth's name is listed in her father's court papers, from Benton Co., as the wife of Larkin Rice. These papers mention that the family was in Tx. Elizabeth's husband was deceased at the time that the papers were filed. Some researchers have his name as Labon Rice but the paper I have says Larkin Rice. I don't have the entire file for James Elisha Herrin so maybe some of the other papers does say Labon.

Does anyone know anything about her such as who her children were, her death date, app. birth date, did she remarry after Larkin/Laben die, etc. ANYTHING!

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Zachariah Wyatt, 1783 N.C.

patriciastaley223 — 21 Jun 2008 8:02:24 GMT

Can anyone give me any info. on Zachariah Wyatt born ca. 1783 N.C.? He migrated to Stewart Co. Tn. as a young man then settled in Henry Co. in the early 1820's. Zachariah Wyatt was a charter menber of the Ramble Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Benton Co. organized in 1823. He is mentioned in the church minutes. After his death in 1853 part of his estate was settled in Benton Co., Tn. by a County Court appointed administrator, Benjamin Franklin Akers.

Would anyone have copies of the Benton Co. court papers mentioned above concerning Zachariah Wyatt's estate in 1853?

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

James Elisha & Sarah (Rushing) Herrin/Herron

patriciastaley223 — 16 Jun 2008 12:57:51 GMT

Researchers have James Elisha and Sarah Herrin's daughter as Sopheen who married James McGill. Recent court records sent to me by a very kind lady shows her name as Sophiann/Sophia Ann/Sopha Ann/Sarah Ann Sophia/and Sarah Ann. The records I have didn't mention "Sopheen". The latter name Sarah Ann is how she is shown in her obit, census records, etc.

I now have proof that Sarah Ann (Herrin) who married James C. McGill is the daughter of James Elisha and Sarah (Rushing) Herrin/Herron.

Patricia in Illinois

Patricia

Elisha N. & Mary (Wyatt) Herrin/Herron

patriciastaley223 — 16 Jun 2008 1:00:59 GMT

Does anyone know who Mary (Wyatt) Herrin/Herron's parents were?? What is their marriage date?? This family moved to Missouri and had 16 known children. Looking for additional info. on their children.

Patricia

John Morgan & Sarah (Herron/Herren/Herrin) Madden

patriciastaley223 — 17 Jun 2008 11:18:01 GMT

John Morgan Madden married Sarah (Herron/Herren/Herrin) 21 Mar 1865 Benton Co., Tn.

Who were her parents ???

They had a son Finis Dederick Madden who married Willie L. (McGill) in 1906. Looking for info. on their family. Known children: Ellie L. born ca. 1908 married Clara Pearce, Delma D. born ca. 1911, Leon F. born ca. 1915, Anna Louise born ca. 1918 and Lourine born ca. 1923.

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Marcus Anderson married Elizabeth Smith on 07 Mar 1867

brackettwilliam — 4 Jun 2008 5:58:46 GMT

I am interested in finding our if the Elizabeth Smith who married Marcus Anderson on 07 Mar 1867 in Benton County, TN was one in the same as Elizabeth Smith, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Lewis) Smith.

John Swindle Rev. War Vet.-of Chalk Level-burial where?

brackettwilliam — 29 May 2008 5:05:33 GMT

Looking for the burial site of John Swindle of Chalk Level. He was a Revolutionary War Soldier.

This is the Revolutionary War Pension File of John Swindle of Benton County, Tennessee. It is very likely that he is buried near Chalk Level.

N.C. Swindel, John S.4031
or
Swindle
Carded

25331
West Tennessee
John Swindle Humphrey’s in the State of Tennessee
who was a private in the Com. commanded by Captain … of
the regt. Commanded by Col.. Allen in the N Carolina
line for 6 months

John Swindle records O.K.
Included in the Rolls of West Tennessee
At the rate of 20 Dollars … Cents per annum.
To commence on the 4th day of March 1834

Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of Decr.
1833 and Hon. Cave Johnson H.R.

Arrears to the 4th day of Sept 50.00
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 March 10.00
______
$ 60.00
Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk
Book E Vol. 7 Page 97

Declaration

State of Tennessee Humphrey’s County.
On this 29th day of October 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Justice of the Court of pleas & Quarter sessions in and for the County aforesaid, John Swindle a Resident of Said County and State, aged Seventy Three years who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on his oath obtain the benefit of this provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7th of June 1832. That in the year 1777 or 1778 (which he does not now Recollect) he was drafted and entered the Service of the United States in the State of North Carolina in or with the state troops, under Col. Allen and Major Sharp Commanded by Genl. Caswell he has forgotten the names of the Company officers except Sergeant Bruffet who was then his near neighbor. The place of Rendezvous was at Kingston from whence we were marched into South Carolina Scouting the Country on the Rivers Pedee, Conagree and Wateree without having any engagement with the enemy until the term of Service of three months for which he had been drafted having expired he obtained a discharge and returned home which discharge he has long since lost or destroyed-he States that in the beginning of the year 1781 he was again drafted in the State troops of North Carolina for a Tour of three months and was detained in Service one month after his time had expired to await the arrival of other troops to supply their place which made a Tour of four months. This Tour was performed by him in Capt. Gibbs Company in Col. Gorams Regiment under the Command of Genl. Linington. In this Tour we were marched from Hyde County N.C. Scouting the Country and were Stationed a few days at Cross Creek then marched to Camden Thence into South Carolina and forted at Limestone bridge and took up the bridge to keep the british dragoons from Crossing to get to us.-we were then marched back to North Carolina and obtained a discharge which is here with presented he hereby Relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of any agency in any State.

Sworn to and Subscribed
This day and year aforesaid John Swindel
Test D.P. Hudson Clerk

John swindle the declarant in the foregoing declaration to the Service Rendered by him or mentioned in the foregoing declaration, that between the time of Service as there mentioned he volunteered his service in the North Carolina State troops and was engaged in Scouting the Country and acted mostly as a minute man to guard Carricock Sound, Cape Hatteras, the Oyster Hills and the Town of Beaufort and after the …-he was in this kind some time at home & there after whenever called for-of Service at least three years, under Col. Robert Linnett-Major Gibbs and Capt. Gibbs as home officers going under different officers when called on suddenly for this service he never got any pay.

Sworn to & Subscribed
This 9th day of October John Swindel
1833 D. Hudson Clerk

Interrogatories propounded by the Court

1st Where and in what year were you born

Ans.- I was born the 2nd day of February 1760 in Hyde County North Carolina

2nd have you and Record of your age and if so where is it.

Ans.- I have the Record of my age in a book which I have in my pocket

3rd where were you living when called into Service. where have you lived Since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live

Ans.- When I entered the Service I lived in Hyde County N.C. where I continued to Reside until I was 45 years old I then moved to Orange County N.C. I then moved to White County Tennessee & lived there about 10 years then moved to Humphrey’s County Ten. Where I now Reside

4th Have, were you Called into Service where you drafted. did you volunteer or were you a substitute and if a Substitute for whom

Ans.- I was drafted twice & once as a volunteer as stated in my declaration

5th State the name of Some of the Regular officers who were with the troops when you served; Such Continental militia Regiments as you can Recollect and the general Circumstances of your service

Ans.- I cannot Recollect names of any of Regular officers except Genl. Goiem who had command while we were in South Carolina. The Time has been so long I cannot Recollect then names of any Regiments only the one I was in which was the Second Regiment.

6th did you Receive a discharge from Service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it

Ans.- I Received a discharge one of which was (I think) signed by Col. Allen which I lost the other was given by Capt. Gibbs which I now have in my possession

7th State the names of persons to whom you now know in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your Service as a Soldier of the Revolution

Ans.- John Ruminer, Green Flowers, James S. Sayby, Sherwood Short, & William Thompson and many others-

The county of Humphreys in the State of Tennessee and John Ruminers Residing in Humphreys County and same State do certify that we are well acquainted with John Swindle who has sworn to and subscribed the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy three years of age and that he is Reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he Resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
his
Test D. P. Hudson Clerk Burton Coats
mark

John Ruminer

This John Swindle is thought to be the son of William Swindle (Sr.) of Hyde County, North Carolina. His Revolutionary War Pension file gives his age a 73 in 1833 making his birth year about 1760. It is likely Asa Swindle was his son as he is listed on the 1836 tax Records of Benton County, Tennessee and appears to have inherited John’s 40 acres.

The 1820 census of Humphreys County, Tennessee includes:

John Swindle and in his household were one male 10-16 years of age, one male over 45 years of age, one female 10-16 years of age and one female over 45 years of age. Note:

The 1830 census of Humphreys County, Tennessee includes:

John Swindle and in his household were one male 20-30 years of age and one male 70-8- years of age.

This part of Humphreys County became part of Benton County. John Swindle lived near John Anderson who is known to have lived at Chalk Level. This son must have been Asa Swindle.

The Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society of North Carolina has a publication called High Tides. The issue of High Tides seen as Volume VIII, Fall 1987, Number 2 includes a section titled “The Swindell Family”. Hyde County, North Carolina had all the Swindle/Swindell families included in the 1790 census of North Carolina except for two: Parker Swindell in Edenton District of Currituck County and a Samuel Swindell in the Wilmington District of Bladen County.

This article also states: “John, Son of William (Sr.) We believe that William Swindell (Sr.)’s son, John Swindell, is the person who in 1832 applied for a pension in Humphreys County, Tennessee.” And also “It is most likely that Asa Swindell inherited his 40 acres as he is so listed in the 1836 tax records of Benton County.”

The article also states “William Swindell (Sr.), was the son of John Swindell (Sr.), was married to Dina _____. We have been unable to identify Dina’s parents. And “On 5 March 1746/47, John Swindell, Sr. was granted a patent to his 900 acre tract in Hyde County.” John Swindell had “five sons – William, Josiah, Caleb, John (Jr.) and Zedekiah Swindell”.

Christopher Swindell was a son of Caleb Swindell (Sr.). Christopher and his descendants moved to White County, Tennessee by 1820, as did John Swindle, the Revolutionary War Veteran. John Swindle would have been a cousin to Christopher. John moved from White County on into Humphrey’s/Benton County by the 1820 census where “he entered a 40-acre tract in surveyor’s district 12, range 7, section 3, on 25 May 1825. This cleared as a land grant on 27 June 1827. In 1834 he declared he had lived in Humphreys County “for the space of twelve years past”.

White Cemetery

brucewhite139 — 24 May 2008 5:11:56 GMT

Does anyone have a listing for the graves in White Cemetery, which was part of the Benton Co. Cemetery Project referenced at this link? http://www.tngenweb.org/benton/cemeterycompleted.html#white

I cannot locate the grave of my GGG grandmother (Agnes Elvira White). I reckon that she died sometime between 1880 and 1900.

She was widowed between 1865 and 1870 and raised four children in Benton County, near Holladay. All four children and families moved to Texas in 1903 - 1906.

William and Elizabeth (Lewis) Smith

brackettwilliam — 21 May 2008 11:31:30 GMT

William and Elizabeth (Lewis) Smith had daughters, Angleine and Mary. Angeline married William Anderson Swindle in November 1850 in Benton County. After Angeline died he married 2nd to Mary (Smith) Lewis, the sister of Angeline. I am searching for the ancestors of Willam Smith and Elizabeth Lewis. In the 1870 census Elizabeth (Lewis) Smith was living with Willam and Mary Swindle.

LOOKING FOR INFO. ON FAMILY OF THOMAS W.COOPER

patriciastaley223 — 26 Apr 2008 6:42:34 GMT

Looking for info. on Thomas W. Cooper born Mar 1899 Benton Co. He was the son of Andrew and Lavonia Cooper of Benton Co. Thos. married Bertie F. McGill in 1919 Benton Co. Does anyone have info. on his family, know when and where he and wife Bertie died and are buried? I believe they moved to Michigan?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

NAPOLEON B. & LELAH BELLA ELMORE

patriciastaley223 — 19 Apr 2008 9:32:23 GMT

In 1910 census there is a Lillie (McGill) Johnson born ca. 1902 and her son Maurice R. born 1909/1910 living with the family of Napoleon B. and Lelah Bella Elmore. Lillie is listed as a widow. She had been married to O. M. Johnson in 1905 Benton Co. I have no idea what his name was.

Does anyone know how the two families are related??

Patricia

RESEARCHING THE FOLLOWING BENTON CO. SURNAMES

patriciastaley223 — 18 Apr 2008 3:01:06 GMT

I'm researching the following surnames in Benton Co.:
Ward, McGill, Herrin, Greer

Related surnames:

Pafford, Warmack (varied spelling),Floyd, Markham (varied spellings)

Patricia

SEARCHING FOR INFO. ON JOHN & MARY JANE (WARD) MCGILL

patriciastaley223 — 13 Apr 2008 1:27:27 GMT

Can anyone give me info. on the following family??

John McGill Jr. born ca. 1829 Tn., died after Mar 1875. Married Mary Jane Ward 17 Sep 1848 Benton Co. Mary Jane was born ca. 1827/30 and died after Mar 1875. John was possibly the son of John and Rebecca McGill. Mary Jane was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Greer) Ward.

John and Mary Jane McGill had a daughter Louisa born ca. 1849. She married or died before the 1870 census. Does anyone know what happened to her?

The family is found in 1850 Benton Co., Tn. I can't locate them in any 1860 census. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE THEY WERE? They are found in 1870 Henry Co. census. Haven't located them in the 1880 census.

Did the above John McGill remarry again to Nancy Ann (Herrin) in 1878 Benton Co.???? Nancy Ann (Nicy??) may have been the daughter of Paten and Nicy Herrin.

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!!

Patricia

DAVID & NANCY ANN PARLEE (MCGILL) PAFFORD

patriciastaley223 — 11 Apr 2008 3:34:07 GMT

Looking for info. on the family of David and Nancy Ann Paralee (McGill) Pafford. Looking for death dates and burial places for both of them. Its believed that David may have died in 1902 and Nancy about the same time but I don't know if this is true. I think David's parents were Wm. Carroll and Amy Anne (Parker) Pafford.

Known children:
Wm. Leander (1866-1936) married Flora Ellen Berry

Margary/Marjoney 1867

(male) J.H.W. 1869

Wm. Thos. 1873 married Louis Barker

Andrew J. 1875 married Fleter/Fleeta Arnold

Rachel A. 1890

Flatwoods Cem. there is an Andrew J. 1868-1952 and wife Fleter A. 1878-1952. Is this the above Andrew J. and wife??

Flatwood Cem. is also a Wm. T. 1878-1941 and wife Mary Jane 1881-1971. Is this the above Wm. Thos. and wife?

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

SEARCHING FOR A MARRIAGE RECORD FOR A MCGILL!

patriciastaley223 — 25 Mar 2008 9:56:47 GMT

I'm trying to find a marriage date for the following. Trying also to find proof of the wife's maiden name.

Hamilton McGill to Nancy (Duff?) prior to Apr 1850 when first known son was born.

Hamilton was the son of Thomas and Nancy (Rawles) McGill.

Its said that Hamilton McGill died ca. 1861-1865 in the Civil War. Does anyone have a list of Benton Co. Civil War soldiers that would prove that he was in the Civil War??

The family is found in the 1850 and 60 Benton Co. census. Nancy is then found with her children in 1870 Benton Co. census. By the 1880 census she had moved from Benton Co.

Any info. or help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Marriage Lookup Request

brucewhite139 — 16 Feb 2008 9:07:29 GMT

I have a request to check a marriage. I have an Agnes Elvira White, listed as widowed in 1880, aged 41. I am positive she remarried in the 1880's in Benton County. Her son, my GG granddad moved to Texas in 1906 and I have a reference from my Great-granddad about going to grandma and grandpa's mill.

She is listed differently on each census. 1860 - Alvira White; 1870 - Alvira; 1880 - Agnes E. White. After 1880, she appears to drop off the face of the planet. I do know she did not move to Texas with her children and their families.

McNeills in Danville area

donaldamcneill — 22 Nov 2007 1:31:30 GMT

Looking for any information on Alexander or Hector McNeill in the Danville area around 1802.

Benton County Deed books on WorldVitalRecords

taneyakoonce — 5 Dec 2007 5:50:37 GMT

Forgive me if this has been posted already, but I just saw that World Vital Records has posted contents from Benton County Deed books, volumes 2 and 3. They can be searched for free during the next few days!

http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=simmons_b...
http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/indexinfo.aspx?ix=simmons_b...

Note: no affiliation, just a user :-)

Alvin Lynch Death Certificate 1877-1942

kaitysmom — 16 Nov 2007 2:51:51 GMT

I have a copy of the following persons original Tennessee Death Certificate:

Name: Alvin Lynch
Age at Death: 65
Date of Birth: January 1, 1877 in Benton County, TN.
Date of Death: January 27, 1942 in Camden, Benton County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Anderson Lynch and Margrette Russell
Spouse: Lorene Lynch

If anyone would like a copy of the original certificate please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net, I would be glad to share.

Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Seeking information on David Beasley & wife Lucy Rasbury/Rasberry

4michildren — 30 Oct 2007 5:01:38 GMT

I'm researching the Beasley surname and I'm trying to locate information on the David Beasley family. David Beasley is said to have married Lucy or Lacy Rasbury or Rasberry in Benton Co, TN 4 Nov 1839.

David Beasley was the son of William Beasley & Mary Ann Fehr. David was born about 1809 probably in KY. The Beasley family migrated in and out of KY and TN.

I would like to learn the descendants of this family and where they migrated to. Your help is appreciated.

Great Grandmother: Autry

JoAnnBain88 — 20 Sep 2007 11:00:39 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the birth of my great grandmother. Her full name is Minnie O'dell Autry born 23 Oct 1905 believed to had been born in or around Benton Co., Near Nashville, TN. Her parents names were Monroe (maybe spelled Monrow) Autry and Cora Council (spelling of last name is ?). I don't have any info on either of her parents. Any info or proof of anything would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!!!

Genealogy

Virginia Pafford — 4 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Will appreciate information concerning the above families connected to Benton Co, TN

Are there any land, deed records available for 1860-1870?

Tenn222 — 4 Sep 2007 12:14:51 GMT

Are there any land or deed records available for 1860-1870 for Benton Co. TN? If so, are there microfilms available from Mormon FHL or TN state library & archives?

Thank you. Linda

DAVID & NANCY ANN P. (MCGILL) PAFFORD, BENTON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 11 Aug 2007 5:33:02 GMT

Looking for info. on the family of David Pafford born Jun 1845 Tn. and wife Nancy Ann P. (McGill) born Sep 1846. They both died after 1900 census.

Known children:

Leander A. ca. 1867, died after 1900 census. Married Ellen Berry in 1889.

Margary/Marjoney ca. 1867.

Wm. Thomas ca. 1873. Died after 1900 census. Married Louise Baker in 1898. There is a Wm. T. 1878-1941 and wife Mary Jane 1881-1971 buried in Flatwood Cem. Is this the correct Wm.??

Andrew J. ca. 1875 married an Arnold.

Rachel A. Jan 1890

male) J. H. W. ca. 1869

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!!

Patricia in Illinois

LOOKING FOR PROOF OF PARENTS FOR SARAH ANN (HERRIN) MCGILL!!

patriciastaley223 — 11 Aug 2007 4:04:44 GMT

I am in hopes someone will have the proof I need as to who the parents were of my line Sarah Ann "Annie" (Herrin) McGill.

Sarah Ann born Apr 1815 Franklin Co., Tn. Two sources states birthdate Apr 1815 and another 1820. She lived and died in Benton Co. and is buried in Rushings Creek. She married James C. McGill (date unknown)prior to 1831.

James Elisha and Sarah (Rushing) Herrin had a daughter Sopheen who married James McGill according to everyone I've been in contact with working on James and Sarah Herrin's family. No one has any other info. on this Sopheen and James McGill.

I believe that my Sarah Ann (Herrin) McGill is the same person as James Elisha and Sarah Herrin's daughter Sopheen but I don't have any proof.

Does anyone have land records, will, probate or anything that they will share with me that shows James Elisha and Sarah Herrin's children's names so that I could see if the name Sopheen is being read wrong??? Could this be a nickname?? Do any of the documents found mention anything more about the James McGill that Sopheen married??

Its also said that James Elisha and Sarah had a daughter named Sarah who died at the age of 18. Any proof of this??

Can anyone help me with this puzzle?? I'd appreciate any help you can provide! I'd really like to obtain copies of the documents that names James Elisha and Sarah's children if someone would be so kind as to share them with me!!!!!!

Patricia

patriciastaley4722@sbcglobal.net

JAMES ELISHA & SARAH (RUSHING) HERRIN, BENTON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 23 Jun 2006 8:16:12 GMT

Does anyone have any documents (land, will, probate) that lists all of the children of James Elisha and Sarah Herrin?? Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Jordan's of Benton Co.

David Davison — 7 Oct 2006 10:32:53 GMT

does anybody else have Ananias Jordan in their reords? I would like to compare notes with someone who's working this line.
thanks
dave

Will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:19:29 GMT

I have the Index to Early Tennessee Wills and Administrations 1779-1861 by Sistler. I am willing to do lookups in this reference book.

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

Please include the county and state in the subject line.
Thanks,
Kristi Moffitt

CHARLES MARTIN MCGILL BORN CA. 1860 AND WIVES

patriciastaley223 — 4 Jul 2007 12:09:04 GMT

Looking for info. on the family of Charles Martin McGill born ca. 1860 and wives Eliz. (Warnick), Mary A. "Belle" ( ? ) Wygul and Mary Bowden. Charles was the son of James C. and Sarah Ann (Herrin) McGill. Known children: Lillie Johnson, Bartie/Bertie (may have married Thos. W. Cooper?), and Hazel.

I think Charles died after the 1920 census. Does anyone know when and where? Where is he buried?

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

DAVID & NANCY ANN P. (MCGILL) PAFFORD, BENTON CO.

patriciastaley223 — 4 Jul 2007 12:03:08 GMT

Looking for info. on the family of David (1845-1902?) and Nancy A. P. (McGill) Pafford of Benton Co. She was the daughter of James C. and Sarah Ann (Herrin) McGill. Known children: Leander A., Margary, Wm. T., Andrew J., Rachel A., J. H. W. (male).

When did Nancy died and where is she buried??? David and Nancy were last found in 1900 census.

Any info. would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Mathew Melton

hstrybff — 30 Jun 2007 5:33:42 GMT

I am looking for the guardianship records for a Alexander McRae who was the guardian of Mathew Melton's children in 1836 and 1844

Homecoming at Shilo

margie090437 — 10 Jun 2007 4:53:38 GMT

Does anyone know when the homecoming is at Shilo Methodist
church. I know it is in June, but not sure of the date.

RESEARCHING THE FOLLOWING BENTON CO. SURNAMES

patriciastaley223 — 26 May 2007 7:14:43 GMT

WARD, MCGILL, GREER, HERRIN & related surnames.

Patricia

Benton County TNGenWeb

bettybrooks — 26 May 2007 5:20:45 GMT

After June 7th, there will be a new Benton County, TNGenWeb Coordinator.
The website will remain the same for the new coordinator.

Please help support the new person as you have me over the past few years.

Thanks to all of you that have contributed.

Betty Brooks

DEATH CERTIFICATE SEARCH

patriciastaley223 — 21 May 2007 12:37:52 GMT

Are there any death certificates filed in Benton Co. for 1900?? I'm searching for one in Jul 1900.

Thanks,
Patricia

Big Sandy to Camden

magnolia126 — 11 Sep 2006 10:08:07 GMT

Can someone tell me how far it is from Camden to Big Sandy and also how close it is to Stewart County

JAMES ELISHA AND SARAH (RUSHING) HERRIN'S DAUGHTER?

patriciastaley223 — 21 May 2007 12:34:53 GMT

I am still trying to find out more about James Elisha and Sarah (Rushing) Herrin's daughter Sopheen who married James McGill. Does anyone have any info. on Sopheen's family??

I'm trying to prove that my Sarah Ann "Annie" Herrin who married James C. McGill from Benton Co., is the above mentioned Sopheen!!!!!!!

Can anyone help, please??

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Patricia in Illinois

JAMES ELISHA HERRIN, PAPERS NAMING HIS CHILDREN!!!

patriciastaley223 — 21 May 2007 12:28:33 GMT

Does any one have copies of the Chancery Court papers filed in 1858 that lists the children's names of James Elisha and Sarah (Rushing) Herrin's children?????? I was told by another researcher that they do exist.

I would love to obtain copies if someone will share!

Thanks,
Patricia in Illinois

Patricia

Charles E. Allen Obituary 1906-1971

kaitysmom — 19 May 2007 3:15:47 GMT

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Wednesday, February 10, 1971
Page: A-2

Name: Charles E. Allen
Age: 64
Born: June 25, 1906 in Benton County, TN.
Died: February 4, 1971 at Trinity Hospital in Houston County, TN.
Funeral: February 6, 1971 with Nave Funeral Home in Houston County, TN.
Burial: McMillan Cemetery in Houston County, TN.
Parents: Ernest F. Allen and Winnie Stockdale
Surviving Spouse: Edna (Mitchell) Allen
Surviving Children: Mrs. June Hall
Surviving Step-Children: Andrew Schmidt, Eugene Schmidt, Jessie Schmidt, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. Tom Surrett
Surviving Siblings: None Listed

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Have Access to Original Tennessee Death Certificates 1908-1955 for All Counties
Have Access to Original Tennessee Birth Certificates 1908-1912 for All Counties

Will Do Look Ups!!!

ATTEN: PEGGY EARP JACKSON

margie090437 — 10 May 2007 4:05:00 GMT

Trying to locate Peggy Earpe Jackson. I wrote you and mail
was returned. I have some information for you.

Please write me at: margie090437@aol.com

Thanks,

Margie Nunnery Arnold

White, Smith, Barnes

brucewhite139 — 1 Apr 2007 5:41:23 GMT

Looking for connections.

John William White married Mary Alice Smith and lived in Benton Co, TN until 1903.

Cannot find records of Mary Alice Smith. She had at least two half sisters. Etta Smith married S.W. Barnes, had at least one son named William Franklin Barnes. Other sister was Bennie (sp) Smith.

Cousins to Atlas Tom Smith, listed on 1880 census, working at the King farm.

Thanks,
Bruce White

Marriage lookup request

brucewhite139 — 2 Apr 2007 2:30:53 GMT

I am hoping someone can do a look up for me.

John William White m. Mary Alice Smith in 1886 - 87 in Benton Co.

I am not certain how old marriage license gather information. If so, I am also looking for names of the parents.

Thanks,
Bruce White

NUNNERY REUNION

margie090437 — 22 Mar 2007 6:40:00 GMT

ANY OF YOU NUNNERYS KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A REUNION? I'VE
NEVER BEEN TO ONE. I WAS TOLD SOMETHING ABOUT ONE THAT WAS
HAD AT REELFOOT LAKE IN TN IN THE FALL. IF ANYONE KNOWS
PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

YOU MAY WRITE ME AT MY E-MAIL: margie090437@aol.com

Thank you
Margie Nunnery Arnold

Still looking

SRayborn9833 — 29 Oct 2002 6:10:15 GMT

Searching for parents and siblings of Henry Rayborn, born 1810 in NC, lived in Benton County from ~1835 to death in 1860.
Searching for parents and siblings of Liddy Taylor (wife of Henry Rayborn), born 1809 in Tennessee.
Searching for parents of John Wyatt, born in 1809 in Tennessee; died Benton County in 1862. Married to Frances Jane Lindsey.

Cooper's, Brewer's, Alsup's-

fefetoo — 2 Mar 2007 9:09:54 GMT

I do not know if this will help anyone but here is the info I have in my head right now. Starling Alsup 2-24-1828 – 11-1868 – Selah Jane 11-24-1827 – 9-3-1887- In some census books they have Starling listed as Sterling.
These were my mother's GGgrandparents I believe.
My mom was born to Leonard Alsup who was married to Lennie Lowell Foster(1898). They had Virginia Willean Alsup 1919.(my mother) Everyone knew her as Willean. She graduated from Big Sandy HS in 1935 or 36.
Leonard died in 1921.
Miss Lowell as she was always known remarried Leonard's cousin, Conklin(sp) Barnes. {I would like to know if anyone knows the cemetary where Lennie Lowell Cooper Alsup Barnes Foster is buried. All of the relatives that knew that are gone now.}

Lowell Cooper was the daughter of Liddy Ann Brewer (was it really Lydia?) and of ? Cooper. I think his name was Will.
They had 5 boys and Lowell. Will, Ben, Ulys(the family pronounced it Eulys), and the other 2 I can't remember.
My grandmother, Miss Lowell was the only one I knew. She lived in Big Sandy in town by the RR tracks and had a grape arbor beside the house. I remember Uncle Ben and his sweet wife Vivian. They had a daughter Dody, who had two daughter's. One daughter was named Celeste. I do not know the girls last names.
Sheesh with all the holes in my memory I should have written all of this down years ago.
Well, obviously there is a lot more work for me on this site. Any additional information would be very welcome. This seems to be more important as the generations die away. It's good to feel the infinite connection. I hope to pass this on to my children.
Thanks for your time.
Felicia-Willean's youngest girl

Arrena Isabella Nowell Earp

margie090437 — 31 Jan 2007 5:11:38 GMT

Hey Rhonda, if you read this, please let me know where your information came from. John W. Earp was my gr grandfather.
Dora M. was his second wife. Anna Isabella was his first wife, my gr grandmother. I have found John W and Dora, buried in Chapel Hill cemetery in S. Fulton, TN. I also found Connie, buried in Arkansas and Ollie buried in
Johnson City, TN. I also found a third wife, Effie Welch
Earp. My gr grandmother died in 1889. They had a one year old daughter, Johnie. If you have any more information, please write me at my personal e-mail: margie090437@aol.com
Thank you so much.

Need info on Ezzie A. HOWE

PattyThompson38 — 6 Jul 2006 6:54:18 GMT

Does anyone have any info on a Ezzie A. Howe born Aug. 1871 there in Benton County? I do not know anything about her parents or siblings. This is what I do know. She was married to Henry Wayne(Hawk) Hatley on July 1, 1988 there in Benton County, IL. They had 5 children, Josie L, born 1892; Lillie M, born 1896; Lure, born 1900; Myrtle born Nov. 14, 1903, & Twins Fannie & Annie(my grandmother) on March 7, 1905. Ezzie died Feb. 8, 1916? Any info on Ezzie or her family would be appreciated.

virgil bond and Bertha Hicks

skymobile7592 — 11 Jan 2007 4:08:47 GMT

Looking for information on Bertha Hicks who married virgil bond. Virgil is my ggrandfather and bertha is his 1st wife. I know her children, just need information on her family... brithday... she died in 1923....dont know birthday or burial place

Nunnery, Barger, Mulliniks, etc.

KyleBueller — 27 Nov 2005 9:25:48 GMT

I have several Benton County connections.

On my Grandfather Butler’s side: My ggg grandfather was Nehemiah Nunnery (b. abt 1834). His daughter, Narcissa (b. abt 1851), married Robert Funderburk in Pemiscot County, Missouri and their daughter, Neacy Ann Funderburk Butler is my great grandmother.

On my Grandmother Warren’s side: My gg grandfather, William S. Barger (b. abt 1834) married his first wife, Martha Jane Atchison, on June 17, 1860. They appear in the 1860 Camden Twp census.

On my husband’s father’s side: My husband’s great grandmother was Martha Dillard Mulliniks (Mullinex, Mullenix, etc.) born abt 1833 to Pleasant Mulliniks. She married Marcus Jackson Everett and their son, James Pleasant Everett is my husband’s grandfather.

DAVID C. FORREST 1822 Benton Co.,TN.

joedoncart — 21 Nov 2006 5:57:54 GMT

I am looking for info on David C. Forrest 1822 Benton Co., TN. who married Caroline Unknown. They had children : William Irvin; Ira Anderson; James N.; Mary Jane; John Henry;
W.J.; Martha Evaline; Lovey Ann; Elizabeth Caroline; James C.. By 1870 they were in Ripley Co.,Missouri. Would like to know Carolines last name and how they may be related to Honeycuts.
Thanks
Donna (Ezell) Carter

1870 census - George W. Neal family - Benton Co Dist 2

Sheri — 12 Nov 2006 10:27:53 GMT

Does anyone have information on this family? Mother is Martha and my interest is the son William. There is other children listed. Sheri

Dawson

magnolia126 — 11 Dec 2006 8:44:44 GMT

Would love any information on Clementine E. Dawson who married
James M.Daniel on April 14,1857.

Henry Pierce, born 1829, son of John Pierce

Russellfam39 — 25 Nov 2006 3:34:38 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who knows something about the below Pierce/Pearce family.

John Pierce, born 1808, TN, died 1867 in Randolph Co., AR
1840 - Benton Co., TN 01010-42010
1850 - # 153 - Dist. 12, Weakley Co., TN
1860 - # 560 - Little Black, Randolph Co., AR

John Pierce, born 1808
Henry Pierce, born 1829
Emaline Pierce, born 1830 (possibly the wife of Henry)
Martha Ann Pierce, born 1832
Nancy J. Pierce, born 1836
Mary A. C. Pierce, born 1837
Sarah E. Angeline Pierce, born Sept 26, 1837
Louisa Eliza Pierce, born 1840
Lucinda Pierce, born 1842
Rebecca C. Pierce, born 1844
Aurilla Pierce, born Dec 31, 1845
John H. Pierce, born 1848
James William Pierce, born 1850
Thomas Jefferson Pierce, born Apr 1854

John married Nancy Allen, born 1811 in NC but I think she was his second wife and the mother of only Thomas Jefferson Pierce. She was not listed in the 1850 census but she is in the 1860 census. A Nancy Allen was listed 2 houses away from John Pearce in Benton Co., TN in 1840 with one daughter age 20-30.

Was this John Pierce/Pearce related to the other Pierce's in Benton Co., TN ??

What happened to Henry Pierce ??
What happened to James William Pierce ??

Thanks
Kathy Marler

Berry W. Whitley/Wheatley

Linda Stockdale — 21 Nov 2006 10:09:06 GMT

Berry Whitley was born about 1810 NC, died 1870/80 Benton County District 10. His first wife was Charlotte Holland, daughter of James Holland and Nancy Anna Hargrove. Their children: Ennis b. 1836, Hessy b. 1838, Christopher Collins b. 1841, Asberry b. 1845 mar Isabelle Melton, Malvina b. 1847, Alexander Scott b. 1849, George b. 1850. Berry Whitley mar 2nd Lucy Brooks and their children were Elizabeth b. 1857 and William b. 1859. Need additional info on all children. Thanks

Arrena Isabella Nowell Earp

MargieNunnery — 29 Oct 2006 6:00:16 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there is anyway to find a death certificate for Arrena Isabella Nowell Earp? She was born in Benton county in 1855 (daughter of Cullen Nowell). She married John W. Earp (b. 1859) on 1-5-1879. Their children were Dora and Johnie Belle Earp. She died June 1889. She
was born, lived, had a family and died at age 34. I have tried
to find a record of her death and the only thing I have found was an "In Remembrance" of Mrs. J.W. Earp card sent to me
by Brian Smith from Camden, TN. Can someone please help me find her? She was my great grandmother.

Waters/ Lowery

pocahontas2005 — 14 Jan 2005 10:32:27 GMT

I am trying to find information on the Waters and Lowery families in Benton County TN. My grandma Sarah Loveane Waters mother was Nora L. Waters Fister b. June 28 1901 d. May 16 1973. Her husband was James Robert Waters b. July 9 1874 d. Oct 26 1941. My Grandma and grandpa Junnie Johnson and ggrandparents Nora L Waters Fister and J.R. Waters are buried in the Lowery Cemetery in Big Sandy TN off of Sulpher Creek RD. Any information on their parent will be greatly appreciated.

Camden Herald 1876-1935, Will Do Look Ups

MelissaBarker51 — 28 Nov 2005 10:50:37 GMT

I just found that my library has the Camden Herald 1876-1935 newspapers. I would be glad to do any look ups for obituaries or news items.

Please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties
Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Counties
Have Access to Tons of Tennessee Books at My Local Library

WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

J.D. Howard (Jesse James)

ayerdg — 23 Oct 2006 9:45:21 GMT

Has anyone heard stories of Jesse or Frank James playing the fiddle for barn dances in the Benton County area? He rented the W.H. Link farm in Humphreys County in 1877 under the name J.D. Howard. This request regards an old family story. I need corroboration that one of them played the fiddle. Any stories about his activities in the area would be greatly appreciated. This may have been in old newspaper clippings. My relatives were Garrett’s and lived on their farm between Bruceton and Buena Vista. My Great Grandfather, Jeremiah Garrett, also owned the Mill at Garrettsburg.I am also looking for pictures of Garrettsburg.Thank you very much. Don Ayer

David C. Matheny

Lillie Cotham` — 20 Aug 2006 10:56:26 GMT

I am interested in exchanging information with anyone researching David C. Matheny. I am still looking for proof of his father. David was born about 1825, and died in Benton Co, Big Sandy about 1861. He was married to Rachel Ross Pierce. I descend from David through his son John R. Matheny, Robert Metheny (son of John), Howard Metheny (son of Robert).

G.B. Cook

Beverly — 20 Oct 2006 3:10:35 GMT

Looking for info on G.B. Cook of Benton County, TN.
G.B. appears on the 1860 Benton County, Census as
33 years of age and married to Elizabeth age 22 and
they have a son named Wesley age 1/3.
Any information wold be appreciated.
E-mail Coddyody11@aol.com.

Thanks
Beverly

Th

Searching for family

Glenda Knowlton — 14 Oct 2006 5:23:31 GMT

I'm helping my daughter-in find out about her family. She is just starting & has a little to go on. If someone has access to census record's would you please look for info on these folks in Camden, Benton Co., Tn.
Lemuel & Delia Farris. We beleive Lemuel passed & Delia died 2005. Their children that we know of, Roy, Edward, Charles A., Daniel, Robert & at least 2 girls that died young.She need anything on parent's of Lemuel & any info on his family.

Thanks for your kindness,
Glenda

W. M. A. Griffin

wiserabc — 2 Oct 2006 9:53:22 GMT

My great grand father was William Perry Alexander Griffin he was born Sep 20,1863 in Tennessee and raised in Georgia Fulton Co. he run a way in he's teen to Sulphur Spring/Miller Grove, Hopkins County,Texas and died there Jan 04, 1946. Father initials W. M. A. Griffin are and William Perry Alexander Griffin had two sister that i know of. If you have Info. on my line of Griffin's in Tennessee or Georgia with these initials who had two girls and a boy W. P. A. Griffin Please late me Konw. Help Help!!!!!!!! This has been one tuff Family to track before texas.

Lewis J Leland

Lalonde1810 — 1 Oct 2006 1:56:00 GMT

Looking for information on Lewis J Leland who lived in Camden,Benton County. I dont know when he arrived there but know he did reside in 1898 when he signed up for the Spanish American War. He died in 1899 in the Phillipines. There is a grave marker in the Camden City Cemetery. Would like to know if he married or had any children also when he came to Camden. He was a Baptist preacher.
Thanks

JAMES WATSON/CAMLEE HUDSON

chilipepperdog — 3 Sep 2006 1:07:30 GMT

James married Camlee in 1879, Camlee died in 1896.
James remarried after this and I am looking for a marriage record of his with the name of the 2nd wife etc

Luckett & Wright Marriage lookup , Please

velma — 26 Sep 2006 11:37:33 GMT

Looking for marriage between Thomas Luckett & Mary Maggie
Wright , about 1882 somewhere in Tn. Any assistance would
be greatly appreciated.
Thank you Velma

James Daniel

Susan Daniel — 18 Sep 2006 1:38:21 GMT

Thank you . James H. Daniel is my grandfather. Other children on here may lead me to my answer on James M. Daniel.

DANIEL, James died before July 1845 in Benton Co. TN

lemonade050 — 11 May 2002 1:47:30 GMT

In 1840 James DANIEL was 40 to 50 years old with 2 sons and 4 daughters and a wife. He lived in District 9 near Big Sandy, TN.
A. W. C. Matheny was the administrator of his estate in 1845. Buying at his sale were Wesley DANIEL and Mary DANIEL. I believe they were his children but no proof yet.
On August 5, 1849 the heirs at law of James Daniels entered a 125 acres land grant #632 in Range 8, Section 7 near the NWC of James Stagner, Sr.
Mary A. DANIEL married Joseph F. BUSH in 1850 in Benton Co. TN. This is my connection to the DANIEL family.
Is anyone researching this family?

John c Hill

Phyllis Hill — 1 Sep 2006 5:04:14 GMT

Is there any way to get information on the birth and death dates of members of the Masonic Lodge, Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 333, chartered Oct 8th 1867? John C. Hill was a member in 1888/89. I would like to get his birth and death dates. He was aged 4 in the 1850 Decatur Co. census and died in 1899 (16 Feb, I have ben told). He is buried in the Baber Cemetery in Benton County. Thanks for any help.

Wheatley/Brewer

kimcagle142 — 27 Aug 2006 10:09:10 GMT

Does anyone have any pictures of the Wheatley Family (Albert Scott Wheatley or his dad Lucian Bonaparte Wheatley)? Any of the family along that line? Safronia Brewer or her parents?
Thank you,
Kim

Kimcagle@hotmail.com

ted Oxford & Lula Buchannon of Benton County

staci — 8 Mar 2005 10:40:56 GMT

looking for any info on these 2. ted was born in 1874... died in July ??1947 Lula was born in 1879 and died 1947???.. their children are lillian, maude, marie, estell, willie mae and vivian who married scott harris (b 5/7/1899 and d 10/13/1920 he was kicked by a mule) then virgil bond

JOSEPH DOWDY

karatemama35 — 26 Sep 2005 8:40:20 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the parents &/or siblings of JOSEPH DOWDY. Her is what I know of him:

1. Married MARTHA C. TAYLOR 14 January 1886 in DECATUR COUNTY TENNESSEE

2. They came to BUTLER & DUNKLIN COUNTY MISSOURI

3. He died about 1893/1895 in MISSOURI

4. He has either uncles or brothers named JOHN & JAMES DOWDY.

The family story is this: (I wouldn't swear it to be fact)
My Dowdy family were from Tennessee & they were moonshiners. One day someone stole the still & some of the Dowdy's went after whoever stole it & shot him. The person shot was supposedly a lawman. After this the Dowdy's left Tennessee.

If anyone knows of this family or any can provide any info I would love to hear from you.
Thanks.
Angie in Missouri

Obituaries , Big Sandy, TN

Jytte — 12 Jul 2005 1:16:12 GMT

Is there anyone who could look up an obituary for me?
The information is as follows:
Lula Herrin Jacobson : born jan.16,1897, died 1979
Buried in McRae’s Chapel Cemetery, south of Big Sandy, Benton County, TN
I need a address on a cemetery.
I'd be so very appreciative.
Thanking you in advance.

Jytte

Mary A. Johnston

Melinda Barnard — 21 Jul 2006 9:15:04 GMT

I am the great great grand daughter of Joseph Cowell born 9 Dec 1861 , Benton, Tennessee died 16 May 1953. He married Mary A. Johnston born 22 Jul 1863 and died 9 Feb 1935. Does anyone know who her parents are? Any help appreciated. E mail me at tbarnard@ritternet.com

Thanks,
Melinda

Cordelia Sarah Odle.... HELP

skymobile7592 — 25 Mar 2006 6:32:19 GMT

the name could be Sarah Cordelia Odle. She is the daughter of Richard Odle and Lucretia Dove Tippitt. She had a sister Rhoda Odle who married Robert C Thomas. they died very young of Typhoid (in 27 Mar 1886 & 03 Sep 1885 respectively). The thomas' had children who were supposedly raised by Sarah ( who never married). I cant confirm or deny this. Sarah died in 1924 and not sure where buried. She is in the 1850, 1870, 1880 benton Co, tn census wtih her immediate family... however I can only find her again in the 1900 Benton co, tn census... I dont actually have access to view the form. Can anyone give me more insite to this situation or info on this family. I am Robert and Rhoda's GG Granddaughter.

Marriage License Lookup

jjstewart_1 — 12 Aug 2006 9:50:17 GMT

Does anyone do marriage license and death lookups in this County? If so, please email me and I will pass on the names, dates, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

Camden Herald June 1887

N. — 5 Jun 2006 1:31:16 GMT

Camden Herald May 1887

N. — 4 Jun 2006 3:39:08 GMT

Camden Herald April 1887

N. — 3 Jun 2006 11:02:00 GMT

Moore family buried in Shiloh Cemetery in Benton county

pmoorep66 — 5 Jan 2005 5:28:46 GMT

Many of my MOORE family is buried in Shiloh Cemetery in Benton county TN. The names are as follows:

Lucian Moore 1877-1960 with wife Dandy
John Greenberry Moore no dates with wife Rhonda Hicks
Bob L. Moore 1872-1943 with wife Ellen 1877-1923

Would like to find the families to the above.
pmoorep66@hotmail.com

Anyone looking for a Margaret Wilson age 7 in 1880 that is an orphan?

Patty — 2 May 2006 9:35:46 GMT

I have a Margaret Wilson living with a Jefferson Hicks and wife Sarah in Benton county Tn. in 1880. Margaret is 7 years old, and a orphan. Living with them also is another orphan named Rebecca J. Jorden. Rebecca is 19. I would be interested in exchanging notes on these two orphan girls. My line is Rebecca Jane Jorden.

Info on Rev Joe Walker/ Garyon Pinson Walker

jgwilkins — 19 Apr 2006 1:02:08 GMT

I am looking for information on Rev Joe Walker and wife Garyon Pinson Walker.

He is suppose to have started a church on 641 South of Camden. I think the church is called Fairview Church.

I think that both of them are buried in the chcurch cemetery.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Jimmy Wilkins

Burton/Crow

DianeSnyder72 — 23 Nov 2005 12:17:43 GMT

Does anyone have any info on a J. H. Burton who married Rachael Crow in Benton CO, TN in 1863?

Marberry, Marbry, Marbrey, etc

frankie moody — 28 Jan 2002 2:05:22 GMT

I'm looking at Marberry in Henry Co Tn 19th century

Grave Marker Photo Request

James — 18 Mar 2004 3:57:00 GMT

Hi,

I would like to ask if anybody out there could please take a picture out of Capps Cemetery of Michael Merrick Frys marker and out of Chalk Hill, Norfleet Bryan Carney and John Bauden Thomas.
Thanks, James

Anderson Watts Death Certificate

kaitysmom — 28 Mar 2006 10:46:59 GMT

I have a copy of the original Tennessee Death Certificate for the following person:

Name: Anderson Watts
Age at Death: 74
Race: White
Date of Birth: February 5, 1841 in Lumpkin County, Georgia
Date of Death: December 31, 1915 in Big Sandy, Benton County, TN.
Parents Names: Not Listed

If anyone would like a copy of the certificate, please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net I would be glad to share:

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian
RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties
Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Counties
Will Do Tennessee Document Searches and Some Kentucky Document Searches

WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

Taylor/ Marbry

Shelia Daugherty — 31 May 2002 12:50:57 GMT

I am looking for information on a Willis R. Taylor and Elizabeth Marbry that were married in Benton County around 1850. They had six children that I know of: William, Mary Ann (married Sydney Massengill), Eliza, James David (married Orlinia Richardson on April 24,1885), Rosetta (married Thomas Fellington) and Sarah. James David Mark Taylor is buried at Big Springs Cem. in Madison County,TN.
If you have any information regarding any of the above please let me know.
Shelia Daugherty

marbry

peggy — 25 Jan 2003 7:29:00 GMT

my daughters father is woodrow wilson marbry from tipton county around 1821.Do you have him in your Files

Ozelle Melton

ssmith39011 — 20 Mar 2006 2:38:04 GMT

The Daily Journal, St. Francois Co., MO, Thursday, March 16, 2006

FARMINGTON - Ozelle Melton, 84, of Farmington, passed away March 16, 2006 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was October 21 1921 in Camden. TN .

She was a member of the Bethel General Baptist Church

Preceded in death by: parents, Eugene and Ora (Sanders) Holland; Husband, Hildra Melton; brothers: Wayne Holland; Leslie Holland; W.T. Holland. sisters: Wilda Melton; Francis Melton.

Survived by: son, Ted Melton of Lees Summit; 2 daughters: Joyce Liggett of Hazelwood; Patricia Roxanne Hall of Goose Creek. 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Floyd Holland of Hazelwood; sister, Ruby Lowery of Camden, TN.

Visitation: Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.

Service: Saturday 2 p.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Chapel with Rev. Sidney Laxton. Interment: St. Francois Memorial Park. Memorials: Alzhemier's Association.

(I don't know the above named deceased, but found on the St. Francois Co., Mo. mailing list.)

millard f thomas 1880 dist 1 benton co census

skymobile7592 — 7 Mar 2006 7:06:44 GMT

looking for info on the above b abt 1857 in Tn wtih parents b in NC. He is listed in census with brother Robert Thomas and family. Any info on millard and his family or other siblings is appreciated

kirkland train accident

harry — 20 Jan 2004 3:02:17 GMT

I know that Benton had a newspaper. I would like to know if anyone could find if a train accident appeared in that paper in 1898. My grandfather was killed by a train near Ducktown TN. His name was Andrew Jackson Kirkland,and his wife's name was Sarah Thomas Kirkland.
I believe the accident might have been in May.