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nicholas dodd ... 1850 1860 census

lstegal — 21 Aug 2008 4:05:21 GMT

looking for 1840 census
nicholas dodd (1802)NC

Dodd ...... NC chatham ... MS ... TN decatur ... TX ... AR jackson

(6) william dodd (1754)NC chatham
+2 henryetta weaver (1765)NC

.. (5) nicholas dodd (1802)NC - (188?)AR jackson
+ martha j unknown (1806)NC

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...
lynclarke55@yahoo.com

.....(4) william p dodd (1827)TN
.....(4) penetta p dodd (1828)TN
.....(4) louisa c dodd (1832)TN
.....(4) anjaline dodd (1834)TN
.....(4) bendy a dodd (1836)TN
.....(4) charles b dodd (1837)TN
.....(4) benjamin f dodd (1841)TN
.....(4) john h dodd (1843)TN
.....(4) nancy c dodd (1847)TN decatur
............+ unknown williams
.....................(3) james albert williams (1874)AR
............................+ josie corley (1886)
.....................................(2) louis fletcher williams (1903)
............................................+ mary bailey
.....................................(2) thelma williams

.....(4) atlas jefferson dodd (nov.1825)MS - (1896)AR jackson

...........married 3-12-1853 jackson co.
.......... AR...divorced 5-3-1866

.......+1 rebecca johnson (1821)TX on 4-14-1842 lamar co. TX

.......+2 E beaucham ...m. 12-17-1846 TX lamar co

*......+3 MARGERY A E STEGALL (1835)TN - (1917)TX tom green

................(3) martha florence dodd(6-30-1854)AR - (1-10-1944)AR jackson co.

.....................+ dr. R P watson (7-17-1846) - (9-24-1894)AR ... married 11-7-1872

.......................(2) margery ella watson
............................ + robert "bob" j simmons
.... story has it , that bob simmons shot and killed ... his father-in-law ,
R P watson, they were known enemies. (welcome to the family! )
.......................(2) belle willie ...(1880)-(1881)AR
.......................(2) gracie
..............................+ n whitten
.......................(2) baxter b watson
.......................(2) robert silvey watson

................(3) william lindley dodd (9-1-1859)AR jackson co. - (5-3-1933)TX ft worth , age 74 , buried at detroit TX

.....................+ mary alice neal (9-8-1866)IL - (7-16-1936)TX
..................... m. 1-25-1880 red river TX
........................ (2) marvin a e dodd(1-10-1882)AR jackson co.
.........................(2) gladys mae dodd (12-12-1883) - (1-9-1884)
.........................(2) david p dodd (6-29-1885) - ( 4-16-1937)
.............................+ jessie mcclintock ...m. sept. 10 1903 hillshore TX ... divorced
.................................(1) ruth dodd (7-6-1904)texarkana AR
......................................+ james b carpenter , they had 1 daughter
.............................................. jimmie (carpenter) heard ...jackson co. AR
...... mrs jimmie heard , provided me with the vital historical paperwork i needed that had been eluding me up to that time ....of the names/dates of the family , of our oldest known ancestor william p stegall (1799)NC ........ thanks to the genealogical research handed down to her by her mother ruth (dodd) carpenter.

...............................................+ j paul heard
.....................................................i. john paul heard jr.
....................................................ii. james robert heard
.................................(1) alice e dodd (12-17-1908)AR jackson co.
.....................................+ earl henly
...............................................william r
...............................................lauhaise
............................................... david o.
............................................... dan e
..............................+2 mable c whiteneck ...m. 1917 TX...2nd wife of david p dodd
..................................(1) joycillyn

margaret a e (stegall) - dodd +2 daniel w holden

... is available on-line @ ...
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/n/e/l/Karla-Y-Nel...

......+4 ellen a glenn (1854)AR - (1899)AR jackson
.......m. 1876 AR jackson co.
................ boliviar dodd
................ lenora dodd
................ victoria dodd
................ cora dodd

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1800 census NC
1810 census NC
1820 census

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1830 Humphreys, Tennessee

Nicholas DOOD

MALES
Under 5: 2
Twenty and under Thirty: 1

FEMALES
Under 5: 1
Twenty and under Thirty: 1

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1840 census TN

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1850 TN, Decatur Co. Dist 7, image 10 , 71/71
Nicholas Dodd 47 Labor NC
Martha 44
William J. 23 Labor
Jenetta J. 22
Louisa C. 18
Anjaline 16
Beady A. (f) 14
Chas. B. 13
Benj. F. 9
John H. 7
Nancy C. 5

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1860 census TN decatur , decaurville

dodd n ... (nicholas) 57 NC farmer 800 1050
dodd m j ... (martha) 54 NC
dodd c b ... (f) 35 TN ... ( ? celia taylor )
dodd j ... (m) 22 TN
dodd b f ... (benjamin) 16 TN
dodd j h ... (f) 15 TN
dodd n c ... (m) 14 TN
dodd j ... (f) 18 TN

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1860 census ... jackson co. AR village twp p.535

........ atlas j dodd ..... 35 MS
.........margaret (stegall) 24 TN
.............. martha ..... 9 AR
...............lindley ......1 AR
.....................elizabeth stigall .. 15 AR
.....................perry p stigall ....7 AR
..................... fannie stigall ....7 AR

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1870 census jackson co AR ... cache twp., p. 374 line 21

dodd nicholas ......... 68 NC 200
taylor celia ........... 46 NC
samples andrew ......... 18 TN
dodd atlas j ........... 45 NC farmer $30,000 $2,000
..... william ..............8 AR
..... martha florence ...15 AR ... martha f (dodd) watson
* Stegall Perry ......... 15 AR ... (+ mary v darden )
sample ( mcdaniel ) elizabeth ... 20 AR
mcdaniel william ...... 2 AR
mcdaniel mary ......... 6 AR

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1880 census ... AR jackson co., village

dodd atlas j ... 55 SC , NC VA
.... ellen a ....23 AR
son..............3 months AR , NC AR

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1880 census ... AR jackson co., village

dodd nick ...... 78 NC , NC NC
williams nancy ... dau. 32 TN , NC NC widow
williams james a ... gson 6 AR , TN TN
ivens elisha .......sonlaw 24 TN , TN TN

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1880 census ... AR jackson co., village

dodd william l ...... 21 AR , NC AR
...... mary a ......... 14 IL , IL IL

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1880 census ... AR izard co., lacrosse

watson r p 31 AR physician
......... martha f 24 AR , NC TN ... ( dodd )
........ margery e 6 AR
........ lizzie e 4 AR
........ william d 1 AR

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1880 census ... AR jackson co., village

??? dodd bryant ....... 28 TN , TN TN
............. sarah v ...... 20 TN , NC TN
............. andrew j .... 1 AR

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deeds / records ... circuit court jackson co. AR

page 236 ...1878-1887 index ... book 5 page 102
buyer : P P stigall ... seller : A J dodd
400 acres ... $2000 ..................signed 11-1-1880

page 239 ... 1887-1898 index ... book 2 page 573
buyer : T S stephens ... seller : perry p stegall and mary v
various lands .........................signed 4-3-1883

1887-1898 index ... book 15 page 59
buyer : M V stigall ... seller : R P watson
40 acres .................................. signed 1-16-1888

1887-1898 index ... book 15 page 60
buyer : M V stigall ... seller : R P watson
40 acres

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probate papers of William P. dec. and William A. dec., both administered by William C. York, and the guardianship of Frame W., Atlas J. Dodd guardian

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http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ar/jackson/bios/jackson...

Dr. R. P. Watson + martha florence dodd

of Newport. Jackson County, was born in Hempstead County, Ark.: in 1848, and is the
only child of William and Nellie Caldwell) Watson, natives, respectively, of Virginia and Arkansas. William
Watson emigrated from Virginia to Middle Tennessee at an early day, and in 1837 located in Hempstead
County, Ark.: he was a physician and surgeon, and became the owner of a large plantation in Hempstead
County. In 1858 he moved to Jackson County, and the following year went to Craighead County, where he
engaged in farming and the practice of his profession until his death, which occurred in 1864: he served in
the Mexican War, and took quite an active part in politics as a Jeffersonian Democrat. The mother of our
subject died in 1855. Dr. R. P. Watson was reared to the pursuit of farming; he attended the common
schools of his native county, and after his father's death educated himself, attending the seminary at
Jonesboro until 1870, when he entered the old University Medical College at Louisville, graduating from the
latter institution in 1872. The same year he commenced the practice of medicine at Jonesboro, remaining,
however, but a short time. He also acted as medical examiner for a New York life insurance company.
November 7, 1872. Dr. Watson married Martha Florence Dodd, of Jackson County, a daughter of Atlas and
Margery (STEGALL) Dodd, the former a native of Mississippi, and the latter of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs.
Dodd came to Jackson County at an early day, and settled in Village Township, where Dr. Watson now
resides; they now live in Izard County Ark. After his marriage. Dr. Watson removed to Jackson County, and
engaged in farming in connection with his practice. In 1881 he removed to La Crosse, Izard County, where
be devoted the greater part of his attention to his profession; in 1884 the cyclone destroyed his residence,
and the following year he moved to his present residence. Dr. Watson owns 2,354 acres of land in one tract,
of which 350 acres are under cultivation, and near by has another farm of 1000 acres, with 350 acres more
improved. He has erected a good cotton-gin and grist and saw mill, and has been one of the leading
stockmen of the county. He is a member of the White River Stock Breeders Association, and owns a great
many fine full-blooded horses and cattle and hogs, in which he takes a great deal of pride. Politically he is in
sympathy with the Democratic party, and has twice been a delegate to the State Convention. He is a member
of Philadelphia Lodge No. 127, A. F. & A. M., of Izard County, and also belongs to the I. O. O. F. at
Newport. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs, Watson. viz.: Margery Ella, Belle Willie Dodd, who
died in 1881, aged eighteen months: Gracie, Baxter B. and Robert S. Mrs. Watson is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and also of the Eastern Star Chapter, of Newberg. The Doctor is one [p.911]
of the live and enterprising men of Jackson County, where he is well known for his public spirit and active
interest in every public enterprise.

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Arkansas Land Records show: NAME--ATLAS J. DODD, LAND OFFICE--BATESVILLE, TOTAL ACRES--120, ISSUE DATE--MAY 01, 1860, and Batesville is in Independence County, Arkansas

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all help appreciated

larry m stegall
larrymstegall@gmail.com

Stegall

http://hometown.aol.com/larry52462/myhomepage/heritage.html

http://www.genealogy.com/users/s/t/e/Larry-M-Stegall/?Welcom...

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Book by Gordon Turner

Brenda — 17 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a book The History of Scotts Hill Tennessee by Gordon Turner. It list familys groups.
Any help would be appreciated.

Hill DNA

celee42 — 11 Jul 2008 11:44:30 GMT

Does anyone know of a living direct male descendent of the earlier families of Prior, Taylor, Campbell, and Dutton Hill. Because this family seems to be stimed perhaps we could have a DNA test. I'm sure there would be enought people interested to contribute to the cost.

SHOEMAKER, RIGGS, District 6

peggykopp — 14 Feb 2008 9:08:26 GMT

On the 1850 TN, Decatur Co., District 6 census, there is a Nancy C. SHOMAKER, 12, b. TN in the family of S.E. SHOMAKER, 47, b. AL.

Nancy married Isiah C. RIGGS around 1852 and they had a son, Henry Calvin RIGGS. They are shown on the 1860 TN, Decatur Co., District 6 census.

If anyone has data on this family I would love to share information.

Isiah C. RIGGS was my gr grandfather.

Peggy Riggs Kopp
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~peggyriggskopp/

Britt's of Decatur Co. Tenn.

angelajarman87 — 30 Jul 2003 9:49:02 GMT

I am looking for any info on William M. Britt
he was married to a Sarah Montgomery and
had atleast one child Arbia Ann she was born
Feb. 23 1889, in Decatur Co. Tennesse.
would like to have contact with anyone who know's
this last name.

district boundaries

jdphillips1 — 15 May 2008 5:02:42 GMT

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Districts 2 and 4 are in the county.

Britt's, & Jennings

Vickie Britt — 19 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on a John Britt. He was born and raised in Decatur Co. I'm not sure if he was from Parsons or Scotts Hill. He raised a girl by the name of Martha Elizabeth, (Easter Britt}. Easter is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Decaturville Tn. John Britt would be my great-grandfather. I am trying to find out who he married, who his other children might have been, where he lived and what he done. Please, can anyone help me?
I am also seeking information on the Jennings Family. They are also from Decatur Co. I found a Ruby Jennings listed in a funeral register book from my mother's and my grandmother's funeral. I have found out that she was an Arnold before she got married. She would have been related to my grandmother, Mary Arnold, Britt. Mary Arnold, Britt had brothers and sisters named: Elbert Arnold, Bertha Arnold,James Ted and James E. Ruby Arnold married a Jennings, and I would like to know who she married, who the children were and who the children are of today. Any information greatly appreciated.Send to yankeeatheart72@AOL.com

John W Flowers in 1850 Census

Charles_Livermore — 6 Apr 2008 9:34:18 GMT

Hi guys,
I was looking for my gggf, John Wesley Flowers in the 1850 census and I thought I found him in the 1850 census in Decatur Co., Tennessee. (He was born in TN.) After closer examination, I realized this couldn't be my John W. as he was about 15 years too young but it was interesting to see the other names listed with him. There was an Evaline, age 14, a Martha, age 12, a George W., age 10, and then John W., age 8. My John Wesley was about 23 years old in 1850. (I actually found him in Jackson Co. AL.) My John had a sister named Evaline and a grandson named George W. I'm thinking that these must have family names that were passed on. But who are these children living in Tenn. in 1850? They are in the household of a Thos. Russell, age 57 and what appears to be 5 of his adult children. The Russells are all listed as being born in N. Carolina. Two of the Flowers children are born in Tennessee (the oldest and the youngest) and the two in the middle in Alabama. Were these children orphaned and raised by the Russells? Who were their parents? How are they related to my Tenn.-Ala. Flowers?

I have recently found out that my John Wesley Flowers had a brother-in-law named Russell married to his wife's sister, Martha A. Ottinger, but I can't find the connection to this Russell. Also, one of the Russell daughters in the census reportedly married an unknown Flowers, but for these to be her children, she would have had the first one at age 12. Possible, I guess, but highly unlikely.

My line is through Charles Wesley Flowers (1794-1855) and Evilina Coffee (1798-1831). Any insights will be appreciated?

Chuck

Allen Slater (Va to Tn) & Cassander Urban (Al to Tn)

Linda Kimbro — 27 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The above are relatives that I have little info. Please help if you can. Thanks

BETTY ANN CROSSER

pfitz192 — 21 Mar 2008 2:31:16 GMT

I am searching for the parents of BETTY ANN CROSSER, b. 03/31/1874 Decatur County, TN; d. 11/10/1946 TN.

She was married to ELIJAH (LIGE)NEWTON HAYS/HAYES.

Any help or suggestions for resources will be greatly appreciated!

Pam

Amanda C. Clark & James H. Stephens of Decatur

lindajcox333 — 19 Mar 2008 9:21:53 GMT

Amanda C. Clark was born in 1837 in Henderson County, Tennessee (the “C” may have been for Catherine). She married James H. Stephens who was born about 1836 and died after 1870. They were married possibly before 1858 (some say 1860) in Decatur County, Tennessee. They lived in Decatur County, Tennessee and it is believed that he owned a sawmill in Swallow Bluff (in 1860 census). They and other family members may have lived in or near Pleasant Point. They were living in Decatur in 1870. Any help with this family is appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Mary LOFTEN, b. abt 1843 TN

peggykopp — 6 Mar 2008 9:57:52 GMT

On the 1850 Decatur, District 6 census (Ancestry.com p. 2 of 12) there is a Mary LOFTEN, 7, b. TN in the family of John and Amy LOFTEN.

Can anyone tell me who Mary married?

She might have married a RIGGS.

JOHN CALVIN 'CALVIN' WILLIAMSON

CharMcChris — 5 Mar 2008 7:19:26 GMT

I am trying to find information on a gr, gr, gr uncle. His name was John Calvin "Calvin" Williamson. He was born around 1872 probably in Hardin Co., TN. But they also lived around McNairy, Gibson, Chester and Henderson Counties and had Mayo relatives in Decatur Co.. His parents were George W. and Talisa Elizabeth (Hopper) Williamson. I cannot find him on any census. The only record I have of him is a listing on his father's Civil War Pension Applicatn. He is listed on there with his siblings. I have been told by several family members that he went into the mountains one day and was never heard from again. If anyone has any information about him, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks

Mary E. Tuck Decatur County, marriage record

wandakarnes1 — 4 Mar 2008 8:07:15 GMT

In 1860 Mary E. Tuck was in Decatur County, TN living with her siblings. Mary E. was 17 years old in 1860. She is not with her Tuck family in 1870. Did she marry? Who did she marry? Is there anyone on the board who has access to marriage records in Decatur County?

Cora and Jessie Andrews, Decatur County, 1880 census

wandakarnes1 — 4 Mar 2008 5:30:56 GMT

In 1880 Jessie and Cora Andrews are living in the Philip E. Tuck household in Decatur County. They are shown as nieces of Philip Tuck. Their parents were Gray and Jane Nell Tuck Andrews, and Jane was dead by the 1880 census. What happened to Jessie and Cora Andrews? Did they marry in Decatur County? Or did they go to Texas with the Tuck families? Any help would be appreciated.

Wanda Sloan Karnes

Smith/Mayo

shakingtree — 4 Feb 2008 9:06:46 GMT

I am looking for information on a James A. Smith born March 1845 and married Mary E. Mayo in Decatur Co., TN on 14 March 1872.
They had the following children: Rosanna 1873, Leona 1875, John M. 1880, Joe 1882, Alenti 1884, James 1887, Willie 1889. and Mary E. 1893. Also listed in the 1880 census with this family is a sister Nancy Smith, who is listed as age 35.
This family is listed in the 1880 and 1900 Decatur Co., Census. But in 1910 only Mary with listed with her youngest
daughter Mary. Mary states she is a widow. Also by 1920 there is no listing in the census for Mary.
I have searched all the cemetery records for Decatur Co., and have found no listing for Mary or James.
If only the name could have been something other than SMITH!!

Can anyone help me with my brick wall?

William J. PRATT

roymilner2001 — 14 Jan 2008 3:38:27 GMT

Looking for info on William J. PRATT, born about 1855 in Tennessee, married Elizabeth Jones. According to 1900 census, he was living in District 10 of Decatur County. Also in the home were:
Margaret A. 25
Pride C., 23
Lizza J., 21
Pleasant W., 18
Eddie F., 16
Elnora M., 14
William E., 12
Rebecca E., 10
Arie A., 8
Ida C., 6
Fielder, 3
Grandson Anthony J., 8
grandaughter Rieda A., 1
Any help would be greatly appreciated

Barker

JudithLirette — 3 Jul 2001 11:41:51 GMT

Looking for info on my grandmother Cora Berline Barker born
in Decatur Co.Tn 3/30/1886-died 1/22/1960 in Weakley Co.Tn.Her father was William Eli Barker Jr.b.5/9/1853-d5/5/1949 his wife was Letha Dorinda Hayes b.12/6/1856-d.8/25/1945...........Judith Buntin Lirette

James H Stephens m. Amanda C Clark 1860

lindajcox333 — 15 Jan 2008 8:23:51 GMT

Looking for information on Amanda C. Clark b. abt. 1836 or 1837 in prob. in Henderson County, Tennessee m. James H. Stephens or Stevens b. abt. 1836.
He may have had a saw mill in Swallow's Bluff (1860)- they may have m. before 18580 in Decatur County, Tennessee.
They may have had 2 chn:
James Stephens b. abt. 1858 in TN
William Stephens b. abt 1860 in TN

Her parents were:
William C. Clark, Reverend (M. E. South) b. July 09, 1816, TN & Margaret M. b. July 28, 1811 in TN. m. about 1835 or 1836 in probably Henderson County, TN, They had 11 Children.
Any help with this family is appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Mary J. RIGGS1875 Land Sale

PeggyRiggsKopp — 24 Dec 2007 6:01:54 GMT

Can anyone provide further information on this particular Mary J. RIGGS who sold land to T. J. LOFTIN in 1875?

Was she the Mary J. RIGGS who lived in the household of W. H. GRAHAM?

DECATUR COUNTY, TENNESSEE - DEEDS - MARY J. RIGGS TO T.J. LOFTIN
22 MARCH 1875

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Decatur County, Tennessee Deeds
Book 10, p. 402
Mary J. Riggs to T.J. Loftin

I Mary J. Riggs do transfer all my right and title that I have in a
tract of land in the State of Tennessee Decatur County District No 6
that belongs to heirs of John Loftin Deceased for the sum of one hundred
and ten Dollars paid to me in hand bounded as follows. Henry Flowers on
the West Riggs heirs on the South Starling Wallace on the East Joanna
Barnett on the North to have and to hold the same to the said T.J. Loftin
his heirs and assigns forever. I do covenant with the said T.J. Loftin
that I am lawfully seized of said land have a good right to convey it,
and that the same is unencumbered I do further covenant and bind myself
my heirs and representatives to warrant and forever defend the title to
the said land and every part of it thereof to the said T.J. Loftin his
heirs and assigns whatever against the lawful claims of all persons
whatever this 22nd day of March A.D. 1875.

Mary J. Riggs (Seal)
Witness
L.W.M. Steed
S.J. Loftin

State of Tennessee} Personally appeared before me J.E.
Decatur County } Dees Clerk of the County Court of said
County L.W.M. Steed and S.J. Loftin subscribing witnesses to the foregoing
deed who being first sworn deposed and said that they were acquainted with
M.J. Riggs the within named bargainer and that she acknowledged the same
in their presence to be her act and deed upon the day it bears date 22nd
day of March 1875
Witness My hand at office this April the 9th 1887.
J.E. Dees Clerk

State of Tennessee}
Decatur County } Registers office Oct 8 1887
I, G.B.D. Rushing Register of said County do Certify
that the foregoing deed and Certificate are registered in said office in
Book No. 10 Page 402 that they were received Oct. 8th 1887 at one
Oclock & 30 Minutes P.M. and are entered in Note Book E Page 64

G.B.D. Rushing Register

Thanks for any help.

Peggy Riggs Kopp
artnpeg@epix.net

Look up marriages of Decatur county, maybe Benton county

margie090437 — 25 Nov 2007 5:41:54 GMT

Could someone please look up the marriage of Lou Jean Higdon
to Seymour (Ceymour) Earp in early 1900's.

Thank you.

margie090437@aol.com

Joe I. Mercer

LindaNeal51 — 8 Oct 2006 2:56:33 GMT

I am looking to get a WW2 dogtag back to this family that i found in an old sewing machine in Decatur Co. Any help would be muchly appreciated.

lookup marriages of Decatur Co. TN

Tenn222 — 20 Nov 2007 2:59:26 GMT

If someone has Marriages of Decatur Co TN,I believe it is
Volume I, would you mind checking for:

1888 marriage

Alvin A. Autry

or

E. W. Webb

Bride's last name should be SMITH, Addie or Eliza Adaline

Thank you.

Cynthia Ann Kennedy - Born 1871, Decatur County, TN

fayrita54 — 28 Jul 2007 3:07:33 GMT

I am searching for information on my great grandmother's family. The funeral home records state that she was born in Decatur County on April 4, 1871. Frank and Fannie Kennedy are listed as her parents. She married Varnie (Varney) Jines on Sept. 25, 1892 and their first child, Docha Jines, was born in Decatur County on Sept. 28, 1893. At some point they moved to Gibson County. She died in Humboldt, TN in 1948.

Dickey/Duke/Harris/Bolding

tnmyhome2 — 21 Aug 2007 7:00:27 GMT

Anyone searching these names in the Decatur county I would appreciate hearing from.
Specifically, the Duke/Dickey lines through the Parsons, and surrounding area.
I have been through the cemeteries at Bible Hill, Crossroads and others around there close recently, and I stumbled on the info that there are still living Dukes in that area.
I have so many questions and not nearly enough answers about these two family lines.
My gg grandparents settled in that area, William Taylor Dickey and his wife, along with their daughter Laura Ardella (?) a half breed child left on their doorstep shortly after birth (ie the questions!), who was my paternal grandmother. Her son, Fred, was my gfather.
I believe Laura was in fact a Dickey child by birth, but the story was very hush-hush and I would love to speak with anyone who might have more details.
Nova Mae Duke Greenhaw was my grandfather Freds youngest sister, ie, the baby of the family. She married a Greenhaw and last I knew she lived in Alabama. I do not know how to contact her or her daughter, or if she is even still alive.
So,,,,anyone???
Thanks!
tnmyhome2

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 10 Oct 2007 11:14:24 GMT

Looking for any info on the parents or family of Armstead Payne (b. 1807 TN). Mother was named Mary (possibly Little), name of father unknown. These are Armstead's siblings:
- Thomas PAYNE, b. 1789
- Larkin PAYNE, b. 1791, TN
- Wilie B. PAYNE, b. 1797; married Sarah OWENS, 1823
- Gaven PAYNE, b. 1800, TN; married Mary RICHARDS or RICHARDSON, 1818
- Lucy PAYNE, b. 1803
- Armstead PAYNE, b. 1807, TN; married Jane BURLESON, 1835 and Mary Louisa CROCKER, 1845
- Absolom PAYNE, b. 1807 (twin, died at birth)
- Elizabeth J. PAYNE, b. 1810, TN; married Edmond LITTLE, 1830

Any info greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Taylors an Refroes in Decatur Co.

JaniceDavis94 — 7 Jul 2002 11:35:49 GMT

I`m seaching for my anscesters in Decatur co. Does anyone have info on Lewis H. Taylor ao Sabrey Taylor;Milton Burke Renfroe and Mary Ann Renfroe. Does anyone have any of the old school records from Decatur Co. that might have renfroes or taylors listed

thanks

Janice

1891 marriage

Sharon Johnson — 19 Sep 2003 1:18:54 GMT

Jerry, I noticed that you had a post stating a marriage in 1891. I have found a marriage that I am trying to connect to our James.
All I have is J.M. Bratton married N.C. Dial on July 21, 1891
In your searching by chance, did you come up with any other marriages in 1891?
If this is our James M, then he married again in 1896 to Gusie Curry, 1896, Lake Co, Tn.
If you have any information to pass on, I sure would appreciate it. I do not know what N.C. stands for?? Have you heard of a Dial family or Bratton family in the Decatur area?
Sharon
sharonjohnson@oceana.net

Tubbs/Sikes/Sullivan

lskt1955 — 15 May 2007 6:33:21 GMT

I am trying to locate the father of James H. Tubbs who was born around 1826. His father was supposedly from NY and his mother was supposedly from KY. He married 1) Martha Ann Marriah Sikes and later married 20 Elizabeth Sullivan.

I have it narrowed down to some possibilities from the 1830 census of TN. His father could be Abraham or James of Smith Co., TN or William Tubbs of Hardeman Co., TN or James Tubbs of Perry Co., TN or Isaac Tubbs of Henderson Co., TN.

If anyone can help me eliminate any of these (who know the children of these lines), I would greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Linda (new email tubbsrw@hargray.com)

Parham--Bonner--Douglas families

ByronParham136 — 18 Apr 2006 5:27:10 GMT

Seeking info on NANCY BONNER PARHAM and her daughter ZILLA ANN PARHAM DOUGLAS, wife of Rev Joseph S. Douglas, Methodist minister in Decatur Co.

ZILLA ANN is buried at Concord United Methodist Church cemetery in Decatur Co with an identifying headstone, but the last known info on her mother NANCY is from the 1850 Federal Census, where NANCY is identified as residing in the home of ZILLA ANN and Rev. DOUGLAS; Nancy is "age 70, born in VA."

NANCY and her husband THOMAS PARHAM (b. (Sussex Co?), VA, ca. 1770--d. Williamson Co, TN, 1832) moved with their respective families from VA to GA in the late 1780s; Nancy and Thomas were married in Columbia Co, GA, and resided in that part that later became Warren Co. In about 1817, this couple moved with most of their children to Williamson Co, TN, where they lived until THOMAS's death in 1832 and the children dispersed throughout TN and to other states.

I have data on the PARHAM, BONNER, DOUGLAS families which I will be glad to exchange.

Milford/Gammill(Gambel)

Lisa Pritchard Ing — 4 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for anyone with info on Tom Milford and Mahala(Haley) Gambel(Gammill). Had children - John and Amanda Jane. Amanda Jane m. Benjamin Franklin Alexander. She was b. in Hardin County, Tn 11/24/1858; d. 3/8/1932 in Decatur County Tn. Can anyone help!?!
Please email me anytime.

Phobe HAys and Watson

mnevin2004 — 25 Sep 2007 1:10:41 GMT

I am looking for inforamtion on Phoebe Hays and Abel Watson. I have conflicting ionformation on the marriage dates and information that says he may have been married to a Nancy Taylor.

Thanks

Watson, Hays census

mnevin2004 — 25 Sep 2007 1:09:24 GMT

Can someone help me withthe following census please. I believe this may have been a brother to Abel Watson.

Name: A. Watson
Home in 1880: District 7, Decatur, Tennessee
Age: 63
Estimated birth year: abt 1817
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Philia
Father's birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's birthplace: North Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male

Household Members: Name Age
A. Watson 63
Philia Watson 53
J.A. Hays 21
M.J. Hays 33
M.R.B. Hays 8
C.L. Hays 4
V.J. Hays 10M

funeral homes

DianeSnyder72 — 21 Sep 2007 12:19:19 GMT

Does anyone know the names of the funeral homes in Decatur CO, TN between 1900 - 1930?
Thank you,
D. Snyder

History of Scotts Hill

Calvin Kelley — 4 May 2002 12:39:37 GMT

Would like to purchase a copy of "History of Scotts Hill" by Gordon Turner.

HISTORY OF SCOTTS HILL/MEMORIES OF SCOTTS HILL

AmandaMay29 — 25 Jan 2007 1:06:49 GMT

I would like to know how to purchase a copy of "Memories of Scotts Hill" as well as purchasing an older copy of "History of Scotts Hill" by Gordon Turner. THANKS AMANDA
LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE HART FAMILY

family photos - Romulus Swift

muffinlady — 29 Aug 2007 10:52:22 GMT

looking for family photos of the descendants of Romulus Sanders Swift

Duke/Dickey Family

tnmyhome2 — 23 Aug 2007 11:17:06 GMT

I have more information on the Duke/Dickey family I am researching.
EM 'Bud/Buddy' Duke
m. Laura Ardella Dickey
they had
James m. Addey/Adrey/Audrey
Eunice 'Fred' m. Eva Harris
Nettie
John
Lucian m. Pauline
Rex m Betty/Bettie
Ray
Lorette
Martha 'Lorene' m Leon Hawks
Troy
Nova Mae
Any more information that can be given on any of this family line would be appreciated.
tnmyhome2

Dickey/Taylor/Duke

tnmyhome2 — 23 Aug 2007 3:21:59 GMT

I am looking for any information anyone might have about the Taylor/Dickey line.
I have William Taylor Dickey married to Mary ?
Mary and William both have been very difficult to search.
I believe they married in or around the Orangeburg SC area, but moved to W. Tenn around the Parsons/Lexington area.
When they show up on a census in the Decatur area, they show a daughter, Laura Ardella, who from family stories, is supposed to have been a half breed child left on their doorstep as a newborn. I believe that Laura was in fact a Dickey by birth, but which Dickey is the question.
Wllm Taylor and Mary are buried in Decatur Co alongside of Williams baby sister called 'Sis'.
Any help would be so appreciated!

Cynthia Eason Kennedy

Robert J. Bistolfi — 11 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find the birthplace and date of Cynthia Eason Kennedy. Married Robert J. Kennedy. Lived in Scottshill area of Decatur County. Any information on either one of these peoples parents would be a great help.

Samuel B. Phillips

John Phillips — 10 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Samuel B. Phillips, (born in SC ca 1811) of Perry/Decatur County, TN. Also looking for info on Lemuel Phillips, farming with Samuel B. Phillips on the Tennessee River in 1832.

Battle of Shiloh

frisco58 — 3 Aug 2007 5:45:46 GMT

I know that Alex Tucker died because of wounds. But could you tell me which side he fought on?

Lookup in "History of Scott's Hill"

AtoZ05 — 3 Jun 2007 11:22:51 GMT

I am aware of the republishing of the History of Scotts Hill, TN but wanted to ask if there is someone who has the book or has access to it if there are any photos of William Charles Maness, his wife Ellen Sellers and family. William Charles is the son of Jacob L. Maness and "Huldy" Austin. Thanks to anyone who can help.

Annice

My Eller..Evans/Evins family roots

Bonita — 9 Feb 2004 1:12:34 GMT

My gr,gr,grandparents are Joseph Eller& Sarah Evans/Evins.
They whear married in Rhea co ,Tn in 1843. She is said to be the daughter of Willis Evans/Evins & Rebecca Shadwick.
looking for info on her family.....looking also for sibbling of
Joseph Eller...whom his parents are....I have 3 documents..
listing 3 different birth areas...NC,TN,PA..????He traveled with Catherine Eller,born 1793..NC..Joseph born 1816..Sarah born..1825 TN.Trached them so far from TN to AL ..To IL...
Jefferson Co.other Ellers traveled with them...some sibbling
stayed in TN,AL...Others to IL..HELP.....Bonita

William Harrison Clifft

kimcengland — 24 May 2007 5:30:25 GMT

I'm searching for information regarding the parents of William Harrison Clifft, my great grandfather. I know he was born in 1875 in Tennessee. He married Susie Bell Wilson, born 1881. They had several children, including but not necessarily limited to Cleatus, Preston, Pearl, Clyde, Justa, Arlie, Willard & Almond.I know his parents were also born in Tennessee but I have no other information about them. I'd appreciate any information regarding his parents.

Searching My Bussell Roots

Andrea Price — 15 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have recently began a search of my Decatur County ancestors, my grandfather was Harry Lynn Bussell, and my great grandfather was Grover Cleavland Bussell nickname (Key), buried in Bunches Chapel, need info on his mother and father. Key married Ardie Bell Moore, who's parents were Benjamin and Lucy Bell (Jordan). Have plenty on that side. Would appreciate any help provided about the Bussell String of my family. Thanks so much!

Burkeen

dblbad — 17 May 2007 1:58:15 GMT

I am the grandson of Bell Norman Smothers of Decatur County TN. Her John & she both died and buried the same week in 1949.

Lou Jean Higdon

margie090437 — 11 May 2007 5:34:02 GMT

Looking for the date of death for Lou Jean Higdon Earp.
Wife of Ceymore Earp. Died in early 1900's. Ceymore or
Seymore Earp is buried at Shiloh Methodist cemetery between
Camden and Holliday, TN. If anybody has any information
at all, please write me at: margie090437@aol.com

Thank you.

Margie

white, duck, hart

b53nan — 22 Apr 2007 4:50:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on William M. White. This is my gg grandfather. He was born 1823 and died 1913. Believe he was from NC. He married Saphronia Addline don't know her last name. They lived in either Decatur or Henderson County. Any information would be most appreciated. My email is bsilent@yahoo.com

Andrew West in Decatur County, TN

mwjw1935 — 1 May 2007 1:33:08 GMT

I am searching for the mother of Andrew Mitchel West, born Aug 6,1890. He was married to Rothie ?. His father was Samuel T. West. His stepmother was Marthy ?. On 1900 census, he was listed with Samuel and Marthy but they had only been married 2 years and he was 9 yrs old. Thanks.
Marian West

Kincannon in Scotts Hill

Anita Lowrance — 14 Apr 2003 2:14:07 GMT

Looking for info on Kincannon family, Decatur county, Scotts Hill, possibly Maggie or James. Thanks any info on that line appeciated

Elvington, Campbell Families of Decatur Co.

dragon36gr — 19 Apr 2007 10:15:53 GMT

Looking for information on Henry Campbell and Laura Elvington. Laura is my grandfathers mother.Thanks

new e-mail address

Donna_SmithBowen — 18 Apr 2007 9:09:08 GMT

Please change my e-mail address to bowone@stardustweb.net I am researching MORRIS and JONES in both Decatur and Henderson Counties.

Ephriam/Malinda Stone

Micheal Stone — 22 Jul 2005 12:22:40 GMT

In search of information on my Great Grandparents, Ephriam and Malinda Stone, Last found in the 1900 Decatur Co. Sensus, Distict 11. In early 1908 their youngest son, Eben B. Stone, married Nora Robbins in Decatur Co. Their next older child, Ephriam Lee Stone, appears in the 1910 Census, of Mississippi. There are no Census records on either Ephriam or Malina after 1900, and some think that Ephriam died in 1902, and Malinda died in 1908, but are not sure where. Does anyone know of these two person where about, deaths, or other info, between 1900 and 1910?

Clifft/Clifft family

Ken Clifft — 25 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on John Washington Clift/Clifft and
James Clift. I have found James (1840&1850) in the census
but no other info except John's second marriage to Ellen
Baker in 1883. He then was a judge from 1890-1892. I have
a list of John's children, but none of there children have had any info.

Thanks,

Ken

Nathan, Theophilus & Aaron Low(e)

mistdreamr1 — 2 Aug 2005 11:29:23 GMT

I'm trying to uncover any info on these names. Nathan b 26 Aug 1781 in NC d abt 1846 in Decatur TN. His wife was Martha Jackson b abt 1783 in Pasquotank co NC and d abt 1838 in TN, possibly Perry co. They had 2 sons Theophilus and Aaron.

Theophilus was b 14 Nov 1804 in Randolph co NC d bef 1880 in Decatur TN. He m (1) Elizabeth Moffitt in NC who was b 28 Nov 1801 in Randolph co NC and d bet 1860 and 1867 in Decatur co TN. He married (2) Nancy J. (Prudence) Halbrooks 25 Dec 1867 in Decatur co TN. She was b 1840 in Henderson co TN and d 1910 in AR.

Aaron was b 14 Jun 1809 in NC d 23 Dec 1862 in Newton, MO. He m (1) Jane Moffitt in Randolph co NC and (2) Winnie Wilson abt 1849.

Does anyone have anymore info on these families? Any ideas where they might be buried? I'd love to exchange info and ideas.

Isabelle (Belle) Lowe Holmes

godsea1 — 7 Apr 2007 7:32:11 GMT

Looking for information on the genealogy of Isabelle (Belle) Lowe Holmes married to William Holmes of Henderson County, TN. Father believed to be Hezikiah & Barbara Lowe from Decatur County, TN.

Please contact regarding any information.

Duke Family

mbij — 30 Oct 2004 9:32:23 GMT

Is anyone researching the Duke Family? I would like to hear from you.
Ima Bawcum
e-mail me at mbij@netease.net

Pictures

Marilyn Rushing — 6 Apr 2006 3:07:42 GMT

If anyone has pictures of Burrell, Richard Burrell, James Franklin (Jim Frank) Rushing and/or their families & have a scanner would you please send them to us? They are my husband's ancestors. He doesn't even have a picture of his grandfather, Jim Frank Rushing. We would also like to have Hurst & Rimmer pictures. I am using the Family Tree Maker to research our ancestry. Thank you, Marilyn Rushing

Adkisson's from Decatur County

AAUgma — 2 Mar 2006 11:58:27 GMT

Need info about Joseph Marion Adkisson who married Mary Francis Gill some time around 1870. I believe he may be the son of Absolem (no proof), could possibly be the brother of Issac Samuel Adkisson. A Josh Adkisson is listed in the 1870 Decatur census

Wyatts

Ladyfire5 — 27 Jun 2001 12:17:26 GMT

Looking for information on J.O. Wyatt. He married Clearcy Temple. He had three children that I know of: William D. Wyatt, born: Aug, 17, 1855; Menn (Millard) Wyatt, born: 1857 and Angelina Wyatt, born Dec. 4, 1859.

William married Kathryn Champion and Leanna Shelton.

Some or all of the family moved from Tennessee to Arkansas.

SAMUEL SMOTHERS B 1835 M OLLIE B 1824

Jamessmothers45 — 12 May 2002 4:27:02 GMT

SEARCHING for information on above. They were listed in the 1880 Decatur Co census with children James 12, George 10, Samuel 7, William Henry 2. William Henry Smothers m Bell Norman Day and had 2 children fr Day-JT and TP. William and Bell had Clyde, Charlie, Coy, Lilly, Bertha, Jacob. Wm Henry d 1917 and Bell d 1948. Buried at Mt Carmel. Any leads or information on Samuel would be appreciated. Thank you.

Sybil Frances Mitchell Obituary

BuddyMitchell51 — 22 Feb 2007 11:45:05 GMT

Sybil Frances Mitchell on April 20, 1942 married James Fred Mitchell, son of Jesse Robert Mitchell and Sallie Grimsley of Scotts Hill, Tennessee.
Sybil Frances Mitchell
MITCHELL Sybil Frances Mitchell, 84, of Brewton, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at her home in the Keego Community surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on March 4, 1922 in Brewton, Alabama to the late John Benjamin Wiggins and Thelma Mae Jernigan. Surviving her are four children: James Fred Mitchell, Jr. (Anne) of Foley, Alabama, Alfred Henry (Buddy) Mitchell (Dawn) of Montgomery, Alabama, Robert Douglas Mitchell of Brewton, Alabama, and Tanya Marie Mitchell of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is survived by six grandsons: James Fred Mitchell, III (Joy) of Daphne, Alabama, Douglas Bolton Mitchell (Holly) of Auburn, Alabama, Jesse Benjamin Mitchell (Amanda) of Durham, North Carolina, Alfred Henry Mitchell, Jr. of Montgomery, Alabama, Jason Green Mitchell (Lisa) of Firestone, Colorado and Justin Mitchell Carte of Redwood City, California. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Constance Cary Mitchell, Olivia Brantley Mitchell, Emory Anne Mitchell, Thomas Jason Mitchell and John Patrick Mitchell. Also surviving is her brother, James Henry Hill (Mary) of Sumter, South Carolina. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband Colonel James Fred Mitchell, her grandson Cary Thomas Mitchell of Auburn, Alabama and her brother Billy Hill of Brewton, Alabama. After the early death of her father, Sybil was raised by her step-father, Rich Hill and mother Thelma Hill. Accordingly, growing up she was sometimes called Sybil Hill. She was educated in the public schools of Brewton, Alabama and was a 1940 graduate of T. R. Miller High School. On April 20, 1942 she married James Fred Mitchell, son of Jesse Robert and Sallie Grimsley Mitchell of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. Fred and Sybil Mitchell were married for 63 years until his passing in 2005. Sybil Mitchell was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Brewton where in 1934 she professed her faith in Christ. She was a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class and the Juanita Johnson Circle. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Meadorwood Garden Club and past president of the Brewton Civic League. In 1975 she was chairman of the Brewton Area Cancer Crusade. She has worked with the Boy Scouts and has served on the Gulf States Girl Scout Council. For over forty years she served as a volunteer with the American Red Cross both in Europe and with the Escambia County Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross. In 1980 she became Vice-Co-Chairman of the American Red Cross for the State of Alabama. During the military career of her husband she was active in the Officers Wives Clubs both in the United States and Europe. She was named Woman of the Year in 1980 by the Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce. In announcing the award, Brewton City Councilman Bryars Byrd said "Mrs. Mitchell embodies everything that a woman can and should stand for. She has been a loyal helpmate to her husband, a mother to her own four children and to numerous foster children. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 9, 2007 from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Brewton, Alabama. A Service of Celebration and Remembrance of the Life of Sybil Frances Mitchell will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the Brewton First Baptist Church with the Reverend Jack Fitts officiating. Internment will follow at Union Cemetery in Brewton with Williams Memorial Funeral Home directing. The family can be contacted at P.O. Box 654, Brewton, Alabama, 36427. Floral contributions will be accepted or memorials made to the charity of choice.
Published in the Mobile Register from 2/9/2007 - 2/10/2007.

William F. Patterson/Sarah Jane Davis

Sharlet Ludlum, — 12 Sep 2006 4:17:35 GMT

William Franklin Patterson b. 1851; d. 1915 (1918); buried Mt. Lebanon Cem. Decatur County, TN; married Sarah Jane Davis b. 1855 (1859) Decatur Co., TN; d. 1913; buried Mt. Lebanon Cem. Decatur Co., TN. They had 10 children. Contact me and I will give info on all.
Sharlet Young Ludlum

William F. Patterson (more details)

Carlene — 8 Sep 2006 8:55:40 GMT

William F. (probably Franklin) Patterson (1851-1918) married Sarah Jane Davis. I have found him in census records for 1880, 1900, and 1910 - all Decatur Co., TN.

I think I've found him in 1860. There is a W. F. Patterson, age 9, living in the household of James and Anna Haggard in Decatur Co. Also in the household is an 8 yr. old male, P. J. Patterson. I'm assuming this is probably a brother. The two boys are no longer in this household in the 1870 census.

I have several questions. Who were the parents and siblings of William F. Patterson? Where (probably in Decatur Co.) are William and Sarah buried? Why were the two boys in the Haggard household in 1860?

Any assistance in bringing down this brick wall will be greatly appreciated.

Carlene
Missouri Ozarks

Baker Reunion (Decatur County, TN)

windancr09 — 23 Jun 2002 6:52:43 GMT

The Baker reunion is the 2nd Sunday in October at the old Baker Place in Cozette, TN (close to the Tennessee River) Email me for more direction from Map Quest.
Descendants of Dr. Benjamin Baker 1785-1820 or 1822?
It is outside by the Baker Cemetery.
Everyone meets around 12 Noon . Bring a dish or two, we put all the food together. We bring tables and lawn chairs, but if you have extra that would help.
Hope to see you there, we meet new family members every year.

Sarah Haney Family of Decatur

RuthCottrell — 9 Jul 2005 4:30:25 GMT

I'm interested in hearing from anyone researching the Haney family in Decatur. Especially the widow Sarah Haney listed in 1850 with children Jas. A., Ervin, Rufus, Geo C. and Martha J.

I believe this Geo C. to be my great grandfather George Columbus Haney who came to Shelby and Nacogdoches Counties, Texas between 1850 and 1860 with his brother James A.

Evan W. and Caroine (White) Haney TN > TX

SharolynWood — 3 Feb 2007 6:30:46 GMT

Evan W. and J. Caroline (White) Haney left Decatur Co TN for Texas about 1857 and are at Richland Crossing, Navarro Co TX for the 1860 census. His wife shown as J.C. and two young daughters are on that census (indexed as Harney). Evan died in November of 1862 from illness while serving in the Tx 19th Reg, Burfords Cavalry.

Haney and White family members were back in Decatur Co TN. David B. and Sarah (White) Haney were Evan's family. We suspect that Sarah's family was the Joseph White family. According to the family story handed down from my great-grandmother, Sarah's widowed father married Evan's widowed mother, with Sarah refusing to come to Texas because "women who go to Texas all died." Decatur Co TN records show that Sarah Haney and Joseph White were married.

Brothers James Addison "Uncle Ad" Haney and George C. Haney are in Shelby Co for the 1860 census (indexed as Hany). George is in Nacogdoches and Uncle "Ad" in Jasper Co by 1870.

The descendants of these three brothers have spent decades finding each other and at long last, finding Evan, George and Uncle Ad. In our family, Evan and Caroline both died in 1862 leaving four orphan daughters in Jasper Co TX. Their 4th daug Johanna Evin (Haney) Poe was born on Christmas Day 1862 and Caroline died the next day. My gg-grandmother Mary (Haney) Spence married into the Spence/Woodall families that took in several of the girls. So did Martha and Fannie.

Each family has its story and we seek to learn more. We are interested in any information about the Haney and White families.

Bird, Marvin, Sisco, Ledbetter, Bumpas,Goodman, Horner, Batton, Hughes, Roberts

Sasssfras — 8 Jun 2002 5:08:34 GMT

Searching for relatives of the following:
Sallie Marvin Sisco, wife of A. L.
Thomas C. & Jane Ledbetter Bird/Byrd
Joseph & Cubbie Hughes Marvin
J. T. & Addie Roberts Marvin
Virginia (Jenny) Alice Byrd Bumpass, wife of H. J.
David Demin/Deming & Sarah A. Goodman Bird/Byrd
Mollie Bird/Byrd Horner, wife of Isaac Newton Horner
Susannah F. Bird Goodman, wife of S. R.
William O. & Edy Luiza Batton Bird/Byrd
Josie (Annie J. C.) Bird/Byrd Batton. wife of Clint
Thomas C. & Jane Ledbetter Bird/Byrd

These are direct descendants of David Deming & Susannah Marvin and William Teagle & Temperance Marvin Bird. The spelling was changed from Bird to Byrd around 1880. Thanks!

Sparks family of Decatur and/or Perry Counties

Tnwoodsman — 20 Jan 2007 3:04:36 GMT

I have a photo of Mary Belle Sparks and Mryl Sparks made in 1923. If anyone knows these people I would be glad to share this photo.

George, Benjamin, and Joel Graves and Benjamin and Kinchen Ivey

grburk1 — 30 Dec 2006 3:20:29 GMT

In 1807, George, Benjamin, and Joel Graves purchase 200 acres of land in Randolph County, NC. This land is on the waters of Toms Creek. In 1817 this land is sold. In that deed George is of Randolph County, NC and Benjamin and Joel are of Granville District, SC. These 3 were listed earlier(1803) in county court minutes of Randolph County concerning road maintenance.Also listed working under George Graves's oversight is Kinchen Ivey. Benjamin Graves is a witness to prove the will of Benjamin Ivey in 1802. Are these 3 Graves men brothers? Does anyone have further information concerning any of them? What is the Graves connection to the Benjamin or Kinchen Ivey family?

Felix Augustus DUNIVANT in Decatur County, TN

Sue Clavin — 6 Feb 2003 6:43:08 GMT

Felix Augustus DUNIVANT (b. 1863 and who is buried in Decaturville City Cemetery and the husband of Nellie ENGLAND), is sometimes listed as a son of William Arch DUNAVANT and Sallie CURRIN. I believe this is incorrect information. F.A. or Felix Augustus never appears in the same household with William Arch DUNAVANT.

Instead Felix Augustus is the son of Jessie George (or J.G.)DUNIVANT, who is living in Newbern or District 6 in Dyer County, TN. The name Felix Aug is in the household of George DUNIVANT/DUNIVENT in the 1880 census. F.A. is also in the household in 1870 and an F.A. DUNIVANT is listed as a beneficiary in the will of J.G. DUNIVANT. A transcription of this will can be found linked to the Dyer County, TN, USGenWeb page.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has other PRIMARY SOURCH information on Felix Augustus DUNIVANT or his father Jessie George DUNIVANT.

If F.A. is NOT the son of William Arch DUNAVANT, then individuals who have that link should try to correct it if possible.

Finally, since Felix Augustus DUNIVANT apparently died in 1923, does anyone know where he was in 1920. He may have mistakenly been omitted from that census. Nellie DUNIVANT (listed as Married) is in the household of her father, James ENGLAND, in Decatur County, TN. In 1930, Nellie is listed as a "widow" and is still living with her father in Decatur County.

WHITES OF DECATUR

OrvilleGilchrist — 24 Jul 2003 3:43:39 GMT

Humphrey White b. ca 1837 lived in 11th CD of DECATUR Cty. Had sons William and Leslie Francis.In 1870 he lived next door to Henry White, son of Reuben and Ledicy White of Bertie Cty N. C. In 1910 census of Decatur, William had son Reuben 24,son Olzie 18.
In 1920 census,son Olzie 28, and wife Ozie 28,were
living in Household of William, with Herman 7,Vimon? 3 9/12
F. and Claude, 2 9/12 M.
Seeking decendents of any of above to hopefully identify parents of Humphrey White.Have info to Share these WHITES.

Samuel K. Hurst, Jr.

therushings1 — 10 Nov 2006 3:06:46 GMT

We have just received the death certificate of Samuel K. Hurst, Jr., a Missionary Baptist preacher. He was my husband's ggg-uncle. He was born 08-24-1861 & died 12-20-1917. His father was Samuel Kelsie Hurst. His mother's name appears to be Martha Bennett? This would be Laws's gg-grandmother. Our records indicate that the children of Samuel K. Hurst, Jr. are Princes, Otis, Utis, Clarence & Clara Hurst. Also we ordered a death certificate for his sister, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Hurst Kennedy. She was married to John Shade Kennedy & both are buried in Doe Creek Cemetery. Her death certificate cannot be found. Does anyone know exactly where she died in Sept, 1937?
Thanks for any help,
Marilyn Rushing

Higdon

MargieNunnery — 27 Oct 2006 5:49:05 GMT

Does anyone know any Higdons in or near Decatur. I'm
trying to find someone that knows the family of Lou Jean
Gibson that married Ceymour Earp. They had one son,
Limage or LM Earp. Lou Jean died during her second
pregency at a very early age. Ceymour never remarried.
He is buried in Shiloh cemetery and have not been able
to find where she is buried. Would appreciate any info.

My email is: margie090437@aol.com

Lou Jean Higdon Earp

MargieNunnery — 31 Oct 2006 11:26:39 GMT

Thanks so much for the people who provided me with census
info on Limage Earp and his Higdon grandparents. If anyone knows for sure if she is buried with Ceymour Earp at Shiloh
Methodist cemetery in Benton county, please let me know.
Thank you.

margie090437@aol.com

John Taylor Quinn

Dale Quinn — 15 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for infoon John Taylor Quinn who married Janie M. Gulledge.His Father (?) William Robert Quinn m. Melinda Hill.

JONES-MONTGOMERY-GOFF

Donna_SmithBowen — 15 Nov 2006 8:28:15 GMT

Marion Columbus Jones was born between 1881 and 1886 in Decatur Co. died between 1955 and 1960 in Decatur Co. He married first Cleme Edna Goff (d/o Henry Goff and Susan) and second Pernice (Pearl) Elizabeth Montgomery (d/o James Montgomery and Elizabeth Ross.)

Marion was the son of Hugh N. Jones and a unknown Marsh. Who raised Marion? His father Hugh was married to my great grand mother Mary Elizabeth Morris in 1883 and I don't believe they were divorced (both died in Wetumka, OK.) Can anyone add any information? Where is Marion buried? said to be in Decatur Co. Thank you. Donna bow1@sbcglobal.net

1865 Voting Rights Law

L. Neill — 8 Oct 2006 4:05:42 GMT

I have a receipt(?) as follows:
State of Tennessee
County of Decatur
I, J. C. Loberts (?1st letter not clear), Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that J. F. Brown falls within the provisions of section 1, of an act entitled, "An Act to limit the elective franchise, passed June 5th, 1865, and is therefore a qualified voter of said county.--Given under my hand, at office, the 3 day of March, 1866.
(signature) J C Loberts
I would like to know the provisions of the above law. Can someone tell me how to find?

Cooper Scott and Sarah Jane Mitchell

keegobuddy — 15 Jul 2006 5:59:07 GMT

Would like to correspond with any descendants of Cooper B. Scott(1857-1927) who married Sarah Jane Mitchell(1857-1943). Their Children include Thomas, Lizzie, Mary, Eva, George, Andrew and Frank Scott.
Thanks for any response.
Buddy Mitchell

Searching Pettigrew-Tole family members

exnavy98 — 18 Sep 2006 1:43:31 GMT

I'm looking for any family members related to Ernest Tole and Burmah Pettigrew-Tole. I'm really looking for anyone who can tell me anything about Ernest Tole mother, father, sisters or brothers. I believe Ernie had a sister named Rosie and Nancy and if anyone knows of these women please contact me. Also any brothers or sisters of James Pettigrew father of Burmah we are looking for you also. We will be having a family reunion in Decaturville this year and we are searching for family members

Need an obit look up please for Bert Adkins b.1916 MO. died Feb 1985 Sugar Tree, Decatur, Tennessee

TheresaRGriffiths — 19 Sep 2006 9:25:41 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to find out if the above Bert AKINS is really the
Bertrand "Bert" Thomas? ADKINS b.abt.1916/1917 in New Madrid or Scott Co, MO.

Thanks for reading,

Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com

looking for info re: grandmother

Bonita Wilford — 16 Sep 2006 3:24:49 GMT

Please help me find my deceased grandmother's family heritage. She was born May Thomison or Ila May Thomison. She married William Grover Brasher in
Decatur Co. and had children: Festus Clyde, Flora Gertrude (my mother) and Louise. Husband died in 1918. Next married name is either Johnson or Johnston.

Whites and McClanahan's

Rhenda J. White — 16 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information about my relatives from Decatur, County Tenn. My Great-Grandfather was Nicholas White who married a woman by the name of Laura Lassiter(sp). My Grandmother was Mittie Mae McClanahan her parents(my great grandparents) were Tom McClanahan and Becky Ann Brashears. My grandmother married Noel F. White. I would appreciate any information about my family. My parents are still alive being 81 and 77 years old and I would love to find some information about my father's family while they might still be able to enjoy it. Thanks

McClanahan's

John McClanahan — 13 Sep 2006 2:16:47 GMT

So you are saying that BOTH Mittie Mae and Rebecca Brashears married TWO McClanahan men. Do you have any idea who they were? I know there was a group around the Scotts Hill area, but may have been others in the county or neighboring counties. I don't know much about that group except that James and Emilia had Pinkney and Granville. Pinkney married several times, and Granville moved to TX. There also was an Upton McClanahan in there somewhere, as he is buried at Scotts Hill.

William F. Patterson (1850-1918)

Carlene — 5 Sep 2006 9:45:24 GMT

Does anyone know who the parents of this William F. Patterson are? He married Sarah Jane Davis in 1875 in Decatur Co. Does anyone know where this William and Sarah are buried?

Any assistance greatly appreciated.

Carlene
Missouri Ozarks

John Burkeen Family

bopatey — 7 Jul 2001 1:21:52 GMT

I am looking for info on my grandfather, John Burkeen. His wifes name was Elizabeth Norman. I think they were both born around Decaturville. He is buried at Parsons, she at Hickman, Ky. I remember an aunt Vesty? Patterson back in crank telephone daysaround Decaturville. I have little more information than this so any help will be appreciated.

WILLIAMSON'S IN DECATUR CO., TN

CharlotteChristensen51 — 16 Sep 2005 3:07:43 GMT

I am looking fro information on my great grandmother, Alice Elizabeth Williamson. She was born January 20, 1889 in TN. I don't know where in TN. Her sister, Mary (Molly) Williamson, married William LaFate Creasy , who was born in Decatur Co., TN. Her father's name was George Williamson and her mother's name was Eliza Hooper. I have her Death Certificate and it says that they were born in TN also. Alice died on May 1, 1941 in Kennett, MO. She married my great grandfather, Thomas Douglas Martin in 1906 somwhere in AR. They had two daughters, Retha and Ruby. Retha died around 1915 around age 8. Ruby was my grandmother. Alice later married a Milton Young. Her name was Young when she died. I am trying to find information about the Williamson side. Alice had two brothers, Thomas and Riley Williamson. Riley was married to a lady named Rose and they had a son named Burley. Alice had two sisters also, Tennie, who married a Zach Hopper and Molly, who married a Billy Creasy. Molly and Billy lived around the Quilin/Poplar Bluff, MO area. Tennie died in 1936 around Kennett, MO. I would appreciate any information on them that anyone may have. Thanks

Martha Anne _________ Morgan, Church, Polk, Turnbo

AChyrch — 31 Aug 2006 2:54:21 GMT

Looking for great grandmother, Martha Anne (maiden name unknown) She was born March 1882 TN died sometime in the earily 1950s. Married a Harmon Morgan abt 1897 in Missouri then came back to TN married a Andrew Church abt 1908 in TN, married a Jim Polk in 4/15/1911 in Decatur Co, then John W. Turnbo abt 1918. She remarried to her 5th husband after 1930, only who? She lived in Decatur Co. off and on. Believe her family might had come from Decatur co but moved to Missouri. Would like to know anything...everything about her. If you could help..please.

Jones Family 1850-1870

Mary Harvey (Jones) Gurley — 26 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for information about Lawson or Arthur Jones. He apparently was a well digger and died in a well accident in the early 1870s. One of his son's, William Riley Jones was my grandfather. After his parent's death, William lived with the Fisher family. A Fisher daughter married into the Roan family of Portageville, Mo. Apparently my grandfather got into a fight (thought he'd killed a man, but didn't)and crossed the river to Missouri. He became a sharecropper in S.E. Mo. Any help or additional information would be appreciated.

Scott/Thompson

WANDA — 21 Aug 2006 8:14:09 GMT

John D. Thompson married Sarah Elizabeth Scott and moved to Decatur Co., TN where they are buried in Scott's Hill Cemetery. Has anyone done the genealogy of this family?

Bishop & Walker

Annette Johnson — 9 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to locate information on my Great Grandmother Carmon Olivia (Bishop) Riffe. She was born Jan 30, 1896
Sugar Tree, Tenn; Decatur County. Her mother might have been named Ida Walker; Walker either being her maiden name or possibly the name of a second husband

McClanahan

bhyde2864 — 3 Jul 2001 9:11:43 GMT

Looking for information on James & Amelia McClanahan. Children:Elinder, John, Pinkney m. Malanda, Granville m. Mary Wyatt, Frances, & Sarah Jane m. Manley Hammer Wilson.
Looking for parents of James & Amelia, and any other McClanahan descendants. Living in Decatur County ca.1860

Ludwell DAVIS, Julia TERRY, James D. AKIN

westf|MA84994 — 22 Mar 2005 10:02:35 GMT

Looking for Ludwell DAVIS b. about 1803 SC, based on census info, listed in 1830 Carroll Co Tn, 1840 Carroll Co, 1850 and 1860 Decatur Co TN. Trying to prove that the Malinda listed in the 1850 census is the Belinda m. to James D. Akin, trying to find the family connection between Julia Terry and Ludwell Davis.

Smotherman

Peggy Cook — 18 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the obit of Clyde L. Smotherman 8/15/1939-7/26/1975. He was buried in Crossroads Cemetery located in Decatur County. I would appreciate any information concerning this obit. My email address is RavenSLK@aol.com. Thank you in advance for any help you may have to offer.

Creasy Picture Info

altaam02 — 15 Aug 2006 2:09:24 GMT

Would like to have the 3 women in the photo identified not sure which is which...anyone who can tell me who is who would be appreciated. This is a picture of James Ransom Creasy children:Jesse,Claud,Maud,Lucy,Mattie and Myrtle all were born in Decatur Co.,TN around the late 1890's to early 1900.

Thanks

Walker-Wesson-McDaniel

Judy McFarland — 5 Aug 2006 1:41:43 GMT

Can anyone help me figure out the connections between the Walker, Wesson, and McDaniel families in Decatur County? I think they all lived in the northern part of the county, near the Sugar Tree area.