Dickson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: 50th Tennessee Infantry, CSA

krileynash — 2013-05-10 21:20:21Z

I have 3 Mockbees who served in this regiment:

JH Mockbee, Co. A
John and Thomas D. Mockbee, Co. F (brothers)

Did any of them survive the war? Have not been able to find them in later records.

I have family trees on these men on Ancestry & Rootsweb under "Nash, Riley and Related Families"

Re: 50th Tennessee Infantry, CSA

scaevolatn1 — 2013-05-05 19:44:50Z

This Hogan family was missed in the 1860 Stewart Co. census, along with quite a few others. They lived on Cub Creek, District 2 in Stewart County, as evidenced by the 1860 tax list taken about the same time as the census.

Jackson, James Allen died in 1978 Dickson

yukontina — 2013-04-25 20:29:16Z

Hello I am looking for an obit for James Allen Jackson who died 26th of April 1978 in Dickson Tennessee and his wife Clara formerly Owens who died in 24 July 1978 in Dickson. Any help would be great appreciate. Thanks Tina

Dickson County Home Guard 1861/1865

jdkotila — 2013-04-16 20:12:56Z

"Home Guard of Minutemen" of Dickson County{June 1861}
to serve 3 months in their respective limits
Col. Allen Nesbitt , Gen'l Commander

(*Only a partial listing was available to me)

Distrist no. 1
JACKSON BRAZZELL
G.W. FEW
A.J. GUNN(or GREEN)
GREEN TATUM
A.J. MYATT
H. BAKER
J.T. SPRINGER
JOHN BAKER
W.W. RUSHIN

DISTRICT NO.10

W.A. PARRISH
JOHN JAMES
JAMES G. HINSON,JR.
WM. ROGERS
J./or I. W. WALKER
DUDLEY CLYMER
JOHN RAGAN
H.R. ROGERS
GEO. RAGAN

DISTRICT NO. 11
NELSON ADAMS
ANCIL ADAMS
JAS. McNeilly
WM. PICKETT
JACK STREET
MOSES B. STREET
R.S. NESBITT
A.F. NESBITT
JESSE DANIEL
R.M. GILMORE

DISTRICT NO. 12
JOHN DOTSON

*unfortunately, i only have those names.The original would have the rest

HOME GUARD {Dickson County}1865
* protecting trussel-work, sections no.42-58 Nashville & Northwestern
Rail Road and large amounts of wood belonging to the U.S. Gov't.

18 men with arms (Loyal to the United States)
*PARTIAL LISTING*

Captain NELSON ADAMS
STEPHEN ADAMS
MIKE CROWELL
(UNKNOWN) CROWELL
D.G. DOTSON
WILLIAM DOTSON
? DOUGHERTY
J.R. EVANS
W.R. EVANS
WILLIAM MATHIS
W.R. MATHIS
PATRICK SMITH

Civil War{Dickson County}

jdkotila — 2013-04-16 19:33:00Z

Known or reputed guerrilla/bushwhackers from Dickson County:
Mostly residents of Yellow Creek

George C. Dotson - reputed to have harbored bushwhackers:

John Dempsey Dotson- guerrilla

W.H. Hunt - guerrilla

(B.F.)Frank Hunter-bushwhacker

Dr. Aaron James-guerrila

? Jones (son of Alex Jones)-bushwhacker

W.L. Latham- bushwhacker

? Martin(son of Mrs. Martin)-bushwhacker

James Martin Moody(son of Dr. W.A. Moody)-bushwhacker

Dr. William A. Moody-reputed to have harbored bushwhackers

William Thomas Nesbitt-bushwhacker

Andrew W. Ray-guerrilla captain+ murderer

Ben Robinson

James Clinton Schmittou-bushwhacker

James W. Shelton-guerrilla

Euphrates Shelton-guerrilla

John W. Spann? -bushwhacker?

(James B.?) Street (son of Jechonias Street)-bushwhacker

Jechonias Street-reputed to have harbored bushwhackers

Henry Stuart-guerrilla

Silas A. Thompson-reputed to have been a bushwhacker

William Daniel Willey- guerrilla

Plummer Williams

M. Gilbert-?

James R. Mallory-guerrila

My e-mail: johnkotila1979@gmail.com

help finding ancestor that seems to have disppeared!!!

crystallamberth — 2013-04-01 07:54:18Z

I am trying to find records for a great aunt. She appears for the first time in the 1880 census in Dickson County TN, in the 11th civil district, she is listed as Olla E. Edwards and is 2 years old. She then appears again in the 1900 census, still living at home in Dickson County in the 13th civil district, but this time her name is recorded as Ollie L. Edwards 21 years old and single. Those are the only 2 records I can find for her. I have searched through marriage records and death records for the county but still nothing! Can some one please help???

Re: Charles S Sykes

normaloeffler — 2013-03-14 12:35:15Z

I just saw your message. I'm the genealogist at the Stewart County Public Library in Dover, TN and have been doing research for some people on Charles Sikes. I haven't found much but his mother was Fannie Sykes and they are listed in the 1900 Stewart County census. She appears again in the 1910 census living with a young man named Fountain Green or Fount A Green and his wife in Henry County, TN. Fount or Fountain was a boarder in Fannie's home in 1900. I was puzzled as to why she was living with a former boarder instead of her son. Charles is living with his mother in 1900 and later shows up in Dickson County. The people I'm researching for found Fannie Sykes in an older 1880 census book described as a mulatto. I haven't came across any evidence of that fact, but that would explain her absence in early records. She doesn't appear in our 1880's census book. On Charles death record, the name of neither parent is listed which is fairly unusual. I can only guess they had some sort of falling out.

Re: John Dickson m Margaret Gowanlock (abt 1815) and lived in Roxburgh, Scotland

dariadickson — 2013-03-10 09:32:30Z

Hi Katherine

I just saw your reply now! :((

I think that Thomas and Scott had about 8 children, so it is difficult keeping everyone straight. I am a descendant of their son William, who was born in Puslinch County, Ontario, 1859. I think about 5 of the siblings were born in Scotland and emigrated here with Thomas and Scott.
I have been able to go one generation back and have the parents of both Thomas and Scott... but haven't been able to go further.
Have also been in touch with a descendant of John, another of their children. This connection that I have, is also connected to another of the sibling lines.
Would be great if we could fill in names! :)

WOULD LOVE to see a picture of Thomas and Scott, as well as Thomas' will. WOW!! How fantastic for you that out of all the family members, you have the original will!

Please contact me anytime:
debradickson780@gmail.com

Hmmm... this site was supposed to send me an alert when someone replied... but it never did. :( So, if you can contact me directly that might be more time efficient. :))

Edwards/Mathis family in Dickson County Tennessee

crystallamberth — 2013-03-05 02:53:41Z

I am searching for info on my paternal great grandmother's family, Mallie Edwards Hudson. Her parents were George Thomas Edwards (1854-1924) and Dilly Ann Mathis Edwards (1855-1909) together they had 14 children, names are as follows......Maggie Lea Edwards (1873-1928), Alice Idella Edwards (beleive she married a Adams), Ida Jane Edwards Campbell (1876-1946), Ollie L Edwards, Jessie K Edwards (1880-1905), Lennard Jackson Edwards (1882-1968), George Thomas Edwards (1884-1950), Elix O Edwards (1885-1960),Nellie Edwards (1889-1911), Buddy Edwards (1891 - 1951), Herman Edwards (1893-1958), Adda Edwards (1895-?), Mallie Edwards Hudson (1898-1977), and Callie Edwards Lamastus (1901-?). I am interested any one may have. I am having a hard time finding anything on this family or finding any living descendants from this family that knows anything about them.

Re: Reuben GUNN's grave

ihogman1 — 2013-03-02 19:13:28Z

Was anything ever done to restore the site and have any further information?

Re: Will do look ups

ChristineCallesen — 2013-02-19 08:54:08Z

I am looking for information concerning my great grandfather Andrew Travis Speight. He married Louella Hutcheson in 1905 in Dickson, TN. He was also known as Jack Speight

Thank you!!
Christine Callesen

Re: Will do look ups

JeffKetterer67 — 2013-02-11 01:05:09Z

Hi!
Many thanks for your offer. I have several family members that fell off the planet there in Dickson County, TN. In keeping with your policy of one name per search, I guess I'll start with the only one that I have my hands on.

Ruth McCreary Ewell was the daughter of William and Betsey McCreary. Ruth married John Ewell in December of 1879 In Dickson County.

Ruth died at the age of 80 on 19 Mar 1930 in Dickson County, 5th Civil District. She was buried at Rock Church the next day.

I guess that what I need is (hopefully) an obituary or something to help peace this family together.

Many thanks for whatever help you may give!

Re: Bellsburg Cemetery - Benjamin Crews

ComekaSmithEarl — 2013-01-22 05:10:45Z

Thank you for the reply - yes, I'm still in the land of the living! Any information you can give about anyone named Crews, particularly Benjamin, in Bellsburg Cemetery would be most appreciated!

Re: Bellsburg Cemetery - Benjamin Crews

creamnpeaches3310 — 2013-01-22 02:00:18Z

Hello,

Hi, please read my reply regarding this cemetery. This cemetery does exist. I have documentation with names of those buried within. The love ones buried within, are through the blood line of my mother,(Ms. L.Bell),from Nashville Tenn. My mother's brother was recently buried their.

Milwaukee, Wi

Re: Bellsburg Cemetery - Benjamin Crews

creamnpeaches3310 — 2013-01-22 01:26:37Z

Hello,

I just read your message/question regarding this cemetery. My mother is, (L.Bell). Yes, the cemetery is called Bellsburg Tenn. My mother is from Tenn. her parents are buried in this cemetery. This cemetery was named after the Bells, many many many... moons ago. My mother was just there with my siblings, to share this needed history with us. It was a site to behold. My mother tries to go back south every year, depending upon her health, to place flowers on her mother and other family member headstones.
My mother has shared the story with us regarding this cemetery, and why it is called Bellsburg Cemetery. Today is January 21, 2013, at 7:26pm. I don't know if you are still in the land of the living, but I have pictures of this cemetery,and names, therein. On my mother's side of the family, we have a geneologist. I have a hugh book with a massive amount of documentation and pictures. I am going to check my book for the listing of his name. I hope you get this message.

Milwaukee, WI

Re: Will do look ups

alberta1950 — 2013-01-16 06:23:44Z

Thank you.

Re: Will do look ups

@@Bonnie4u2day@aol.com — 2013-01-16 01:49:23Z

I am looking for the death notice of Martha A, Portwood. She drowned in Cumberland River. May 30, 1910. Thank you in advance for any information.

Re: Danielsville, Dickson Co., TN

jdkotila — 2013-01-09 19:18:20Z

Melissa,

Danielsville Post Office is listed for the whole 1860 census of Dickson County. Enumerated by the Assistant Marshal M.F. Shelton,Danielsville P.O. So it would be difficult to determine from the 1860 census; if this was the the closest post office to the household of William Harris.
As there were 6 other post offices in Dickson County in 1860.

Try searching the U.S. Tax Assessment list for Tennessee. It's found on Ancestry.com. The database dates the list for "1862" Tennessee. But most of the taxes were paid in 1866. I think it would be difficult for a
Federal tax man to try to get the citizens of Dickson Co. to pay taxes in
1862!

Re: Danielsville, Dickson Co., TN

MelissaDuRard — 2013-01-08 00:50:35Z

I am resurching william a harris, the 1860 census shows his address as danielsville post office. Has anyone resurching that area heard of that name.his wifes name was martha.

Re: Will of General Joseph Dickson

rooskibell — 2013-01-06 06:19:07Z

who is this picture of? Which Joseph Dickson?

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery / Martin Van Buren Patterson

PRogers4395 — 2012-12-29 15:02:56Z

Many thanks again for all that you have sent me on these Pattersons. Please let me know if there is any way I can help you. Do you suppose Robert and Susi are buried there?

Happy New Year!

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery / Martin Van Buren Patterson

tigertlh — 2012-12-26 05:38:14Z

This is what my great grandfather, David Sylvester Adams, wrote about Jane Waynick Patterson (his great aunt)and her husband, Martin Van Buren Patterson, in 1933:

"Jane Waynick, youngest child of George and Betsy Waynick married Martin Van Buren Patterson of Houston Co. Children born of this union were:
Joseph Hudson, now living at Waverly Tenn
Wilbert Whitton – now living near the old house on Williamson
Leonard – died in his youth – a splendid boy
Andrew Van Buren (Boonie) living at the old home place
Lanna Jane – married Moss Waynick – dead
Minnie – married Lewis Ellis
Martin Luther married Lola Bull living near the old home
It would be hard to tell which was the most devout Christian – Martin Patterson or his wife. On several occasions the writer has heard Aunt Jane and Aunt Cinda [Lucinda Waynick Tatom, wife of Lorenzo Dow Tatom] both praying in public at the same time, and it seemed the hair would rise on my head. Neither was educated, nor had any experience in public speaking but they both could talk to God – and talk eloquently. Their faces seemed to take on a holy radiance not of this world, and all who listened, believed that God had drawn near and was listening. Two of the most powerful people I have ever heard in prayer. In their day and generation, people believed in God – honestly and reverently. Now they believe in 3 things – and 3 only: Money, whiskey and women – the more dissolute the better.
“God is not slack concerning His promise as some men count slackness,” so saith the Book.
Martin Van Buren Patterson was the first Freemason I ever knew, and it was my privilege to attend his funeral – the first Masonic funeral I ever witnessed and it made a very solemn and lasting impression on my mind.
Uncle Martin was brought up by very pious, godly parents: Uncle Bobby and Aunt Susi as they were known to their friends and neighbors. M. V. Patterson was a powerful man physically, but unfortunately dropsy took him from his devoted wife and seven children, just when he was in the prime of his life. About 41, I think.
In his last illness, when all hope had been abandoned Aunt Jane asked him if he wanted anything. He said “yes. I want to get up and hold prayer with my family one more time.” (He always had family prayer before retiring.) Aunt Jane told him he could not get up – that he was too sick, but suggested that he might hold prayer while in bed. To this he finally agreed and asked her to call in the children.
All came in, from Joseph the eldest to Martin Luther, the baby – a rosy cheeked, curly haired toddler with eyes as blue as summer skies.
That must have been a heart rending scene as these seven precious ones kneeled around their father’s death bed to hear him pray for them for the last time on earth.

And how wonderfully this father could call on God – how fervently he beseeched the God of heaven to care for his loved ones who must soon be left a widow and orphans.
Did God hear and answer the dying prayer of this pious father? He most assuredly did. All these children (except Leonard who died in his youth) lived to be grown and Aunt Jane lived to see them in the church, and not only that, but earnest, devout Christian men and women – always ready and willing any hour of the day or night to testify to the saving grace of a crucified Savior.
Soon after this last prayer service, and as the sun descended over the western hills, the spirit of Uncle Martin took its flight – back to the God that gave it. Truly it could have been said of him as King David said of Abner “A prince and a great man hath fallen in Israel today.”
Aunt Jane lived many years afterward but never re-married.
Rev. J. J. Rye preached her funeral at the home and delivered a very beautiful sermon."

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

PRogers4395 — 2012-12-24 18:26:16Z

You've given me a wonderful present! Thanks for your perserverance on this. It makes sense as you've laid it out. How can I help you? My husband I are heading out in the new year to do some research in OK and TX; hope to find some Wallace info and when I get home, I plan to start up on these Pattersons again. Hope the summer finds me in the Wallace Cemetery in Houston County! Many thanks. Pat

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

tigertlh — 2012-12-24 17:56:22Z

I spent a good while yesterday digging around and I think I've solved the Boaz mystery. I agree that Joel Boaz' wife was Susan Dillehay. J.J. Patterson was living with Joel and Susan Boaz' son, James L. Boaz, and his wife, Mollie S. Russell Boaz, when he died.

James and Mollie (aka Mary Susan) married in January, 1896, in Houston County. Mollie Russell was the daughter of Rebecca Patterson Russell, J.J.s other sister. So I think J. J. Patterson was Mollie's uncle, not James'.

I also found a death certificate for Rebecca Patterson Russell. It lists her mother as Susie Reynolds, just like J.J.'s, so I think we are safe with the "Reynolds" conclusion.

There are mutliple marriages, and it gets complicated, but here is my working theory. The "Webster" part is largely unsubstantiated, though.

Susie Reynolds married a man named Webster and had a daughter, Olive C. Webster. In the 1850 census, Olive's birthplace is listed as Kentucky, so I'm wondering if the Reynolds-Webster marriage was in Kentucky. I haven't found any proof of that marriage yet, though. It would have been around 1830.

In the meantime, Robert Patterson also married (possibly Rachel Morrison) and had several children including Benjamin F. and Nancy Patterson.

Then, Susie (Reynolds) Webster marries Robert Patterson in August, 1837 (marriage license found)and together they have 5 children - Martin VB, Susan, J. J., Rebecca, and David. Olive would be their half-sister.

Then, just to confuse things further, Olive Webster marries a John T. Patterson (who might be Robert's son by his first wife, I'm not sure yet) in May, 1846. John T. must have died, because in the 1850 census Olive is living with Robert and Susie as Olive Patterson. Two other children by Robert's first wife, Benjamin and Nancy, are also in the household along with all 5 of Robert and Susie's children.

In October, 1853, Olive Patterson married William W. "Buck" Adams. I have always wanted to know who "Buck" Adams was (his name appears in my great-grandfather's writings and maps) so, thanks to you, now I know!

Merry Christmas to you as well.

Lori

Re: Myatts

thomasker2 — 2012-12-24 17:36:05Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

TN Vital Records -
Tennessee law began requiring the registration of birth and death certificates in 1914. However retention time in our office different in that we will hold birth records for 100 years and death records for 50 years. After that time the records will be transferred to the Tennessee State Library & Archives. At present we still have birth records from 1914 since we will not begin to transfer them until 2014. We presently have death records from 1960 to the present. All older records have also been transferred to the Library & Archive. Their address is:
403 7th Ave North Nashville, TN 37243-0312
phone #: 615 / 741-2764
Since the records are not available, there is no online database for public searches.

Statement source -
Shirley Clark, ASA 4
Office of Vital Records
Tennessee Department of Health
421 5th Ave N
1st Floor Central Svcs Bldg
Nashville, TN 37243
Shirley.Clark@tn.gov

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

PRogers4395 — 2012-12-24 16:28:38Z

Thanks so much for your diggin'. Yes, I believe this is the same R. Patterson. I am curious about Joseph J. sister, Susan having m. Joel Boaz. Ancestry shows Joel as having m. a Susn Dillehay not Patterson. Will need to check that out. I did learn that the nephew J. J. was living with in 1930 was the s/o J. J. and Susan Patterson's sister, Olive, although she may have had a different mother. Merry Christmas!

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

tigertlh — 2012-12-23 18:11:05Z

Your question about Susan's maiden name made me curious so I did a little more digging. There is a death certificate in Houston County in July, 1935, for Joseph J. Patterson that lists his parents as Robert Patterson and Susan Reynolds.

An Ancestry.com user (CheriCherry05)posted a story on her tree about Joseph's obituary and the fact that, at age 91, he was one of the last few living confederate soldiers in Houston County. She mentioned Joseph's sister, Susan Patterson, and her husband Joel Boaz and said that Joseph had been living with his nephew, James Boaz, before he died and could be found in that household in the 1930 census.

Do you think this is the same Robert Patterson family?

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

tigertlh — 2012-12-23 15:39:44Z

Sorry I don't know much about the Patterson family other than MVB. My line is the Waynicks.

I sort of thought Robert's wife was Susie Reynolds, too, but a lot of people on ancestry.com seem to think she was Susan Webster. Several list your great grandmother with the middle initial "W" too.

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

PRogers4395 — 2012-12-23 14:29:53Z

Thanks for getting back to me. I feel certain we are talking about the same cemetery. I was hoping someone would have a burial list for the cemetery. Doesn't seem like that might happen. I'm supposing a lot of my Wallace kin are there in those unmarked graves including Susan Patterson b. around 1840, a dau of Robert Patterson and Susan ? and sister to Martin Van Buren Patterson. I have question mark as to the maiden name of Robert's wife Susan. Had some information that she was a Reynolds but not sure about that. Have you come across these Pattersons? Susan Patterson Wallace was my great grandmother. I am uncertain when she died; apparently between 1880 and 1900 per census records. I live in Ohio; hope to get down there next summer. Thanks again.

Re: Old Patterson Cemetery

tigertlh — 2012-12-22 19:05:09Z

I drove around that area in the summer of 2010, visiting cemeteries where I have relatives buried. I went to a Patterson cemetery, which I think is the one you're asking about. This is what I wrote in my notes:

"East side of Williamson Branch Road, not far south of Tatum Coleman Cemetery. Cemetery is not visible from Williamson Branch Road, although there is a large sign marking the turnoff."

This is in the Ellis Mills/Vanleer vicinity, and may actually be in Houston County.

The Tatum Coleman cemetery, where my great-grandfather David S. Adams is buried, is at the corner of Williamson Branch Road and Hayes Road, and the Patterson cemetery is a little further down Williamson Branch Road from there. It sits back from the road, is enclosed by a chain link fence, and is shaded by many large trees. It shares a driveway with a nearby (mobile?) home.

Two of my Waynick-Patterson relatives are buried there - Moss Waynick and wife Lanna Jane Patterson. Lanna Jane's parents were Jane Waynick and Martin Van Buren Patterson. The Waynick cemetery is also nearby, on Boaz Branch Road.

Try these approximate coordinates in Google Maps or another GPS:

Tatum-Coleman: 36.297574,-87.548059
Patterson: 36.296436,-87.546524
Waynick: 36.280252,-87.509837

I did not find any listings on county web sites or Find-a-Grave. If there is something specific that you are looking for there, I am occasionally in the area and I imagine there are other "Dickson Diggers" nearby, too.

Lori in Nashville

Old Patterson Cemetery

PRogers4395 — 2012-12-22 17:01:28Z

I have tried to find a listing for the Old Patterson Cemetery in Find A Grave w/o success. I was there years ago and remember there was a chain link fence around it and many unmarked graves. I believe it was not far from the Robert? Patterson farm and may have been in the Vanleer area. A great aunt, Susan Alice Wallace, was buried there in Sep.1948. Can anyone shed any light?

Myatts

kbaltom — 2012-12-13 15:55:17Z

I'm looking for any information that will give proof to the year and place where JOHN MYATT, JR. died. Some give the year of his death as 1830 and others 1845. Most agree it was in the area of Dickson, Tn. but I can't find conclusive evidence of either. I drove to the Myatt Cemetery last week but most of the grave markers there are deteriorated and not readable. PLEASE - if anyone has information on his death, a will, place of burial - please let me know.

Re: Will do look ups

alberta1950 — 2012-11-26 21:48:28Z

Would you please look up Hiram Dunagan who was on the 1830's census in Dickson County Tennesse? I think he is the right one who may have married Rebecca Grooms...and had children Tennesse, William and Benjamin F Dunagan in Jersey Illinois. Thank you.

Re: Lewis Family Reunion – Perry County TN

boutwell_d — 2012-10-11 13:26:37Z

I was told about the Lewis reunion and am interested. I have information that my great-grandfather, Coleman Alexander Lewis is the son of Coelman A. Lewis, son of Aaron Lewis, son of George Lewis. However, my father really doesn't know any of the our Coleman A. Lewis' history so I'm not sure about the connection. My father, James Lewis, my brother James Lewis Jr and I, Deborah Lewis Boutwell, would be interested in coming to the reunion. We all live in Hickman County, TN.

My grandfather was William D Lewis, son of Coleman and Jennie Lewis of Perry County, TN.

You can email me at boutwell_d@bellsouth.net

GARTON, Dickson (son of Mark and Gincy Tidwell)

joymissy_1 — 2012-09-18 01:14:47Z

Would like more information about Dicksons move to Hill Co, TX, in the 1800's. Who did he go with? When did he go?

thanks!
jf

Re: Mary Ann Williams Southerland

BCHANEY — 2012-09-13 02:41:33Z

Hi Mary Ann,
I am Malcolm Williams' cousin and I live in Meridian, MS. He is very interested in talking to you about the Williams family. He has a lot of old family pictures - though none of Richard and is willing to share. You may contact me privately at writerNSAH2007@Comcast.net and I will put you in touch with him.
Becky

Re: RICHARDSON FAMILY

rs2house — 2012-08-29 22:53:29Z

Hi Sheila-
My name is Rhonda. My grandfather was Arthur Richardson. Brother to Bertha Richardson Baggett. I've been doing a little research myself into the Richardson family history. The story regarding John W. Richardson goes something like this (at least this is what has been explained to me by family members): John W. Richardson was from Oklahoma (near Enid) He left home around the age of 16. Migrated up to Ohio or Indiana. Worked on a farm (maybe apple orchard) He then changed his name to John Richardson - after the family farm. He later worked as an employee of the railroad system. Ended up in Tennessee where he married Mary Jane Catherine Lyle. John and Mary Jane are buried in the Richardson family cemetery in Sylvia tennessee (also might be a Dickson address) I remember meeting Aunt Bertha as a very young child. I would love to connect with more Richardson family. Please feel free to contact me rs2house@hotmail.com
All the best,
Rhonda

Re: Bartholomew Smith

ophitke38 — 2012-08-29 00:09:43Z

Michal Farmer lists Dorcas Stone as a daughter of William Stone and Elizabeth Hardeman. Here's the information he has for her:

"Dorcas Stone, born circa 1775, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, died before 12 March 1803, married Bartholomew Smith, born circa 1763, will made 25 December 1849, proved October 1854, Dickson County, Tennessee. Bartholomew and Dorcas Smith had son, Mumford Smith. Bartholomew Smith married second, 12 March 1803, Davidson County, Tennessee, to Dorothy “Dolly” Everett, born circa 1777, daughter of John Everett and Ester Hardeman. Dorothy “Dolly” Everett was Dorcas Stone’s first cousin. [See #28, Dorothy “Dolly” Everett]."

Census records indicate my John Smith was born about 1803 in Tennessee. Bartholomew and Dolly were married March 12, 1803. If Dorcas died at about age 28 or younger, it's possible she died during childbirth. When was Mumford Smith born? Was John Smith Dorcas's son, instead of Dolly Smith's son - assuming, of course, he comes from this line in the first place?

Any help is appreciated.

Best,
Walter Jenny
Edmond OK

Re: Bissinger, Deal

ChandraOLeary — 2012-08-27 00:04:50Z

I have some info on Jasper Bissinger in my tree. My grandmother's Aunt, Dora Shelton was one of his wives. I have saved copies of the 1880, 1900, 1910 & 1920 Census reports as well as the marriage certificates to his three wives: Pauline Sullivan in 1887, Amanda Deal in 1889, and Dora Shelton in 1910. What information are you searching for?

Re: Mary Ann Williams Southerland

GClodgo — 2012-08-08 17:06:10Z

Dear Malcolm,

I am also seeking Richard Williams who was born 1803/04 in Tennessee and married Hannah Elizabeth Lucinda Coates (usually it is Lucinda...and sometimes it is Coats, but this sounds like the same person). They lived in Lauderdale or Meridian, Mississippi and he died in the early 1850's. She went to Texas where son George, another son, and the later a daughter Elizabeth Smith lived. Richard is supposed to be buried in the Thaymes (spelling?)cemetery in Little Rock...MS?
Hope you will respond. It is hard to find Richard's origins.

Lewis Family Reunion – Perry County TN

slrmcc — 2012-06-27 14:38:25Z

There we will possibly be a Lewis Family Reunion later this year in Perry County TN and we are trying to see if anyone would be interested in joining us. As of right now the reunion will be for the descendants of George Lewis but that could change and we could go further back. Please see information below about George Lewis.

George Lewis b 1760 Shenandoah Valley Virginia d Jun 1851 Dickson County Tn
Married Susannah unknown and then Cynthia Horner
Known Children:
William Lewis
John Lewis
Andrew Lewis
Aaron Lewis
James Lewis
Matilda Lewis
Moses Lewis

More detail on my family line which goes through Aaron Lewis:
Aaron Lewis b 14 July 1794 d 17 Feb 1840 Perry County Tn
Married Mary Ann “Polly” Dickson
Known children:
James Wilson Lewis
Elizabeth Ann Lewis
William Kennedy Lewis
John Tipton Lewis
Sanice Lewis
James Dickson Lewis
Margaret Lewis
Mary Harriett Lewis
Andrew Coleman Lewis
George B Lewis
H R Lewis
Nancy T Lewis

Some more detail about my family line that goes through James Dickson Lewis

James Dickson Lewis Married Elizabeth Lavina “Betsie” Coleman
Known Children:
Mary Jane Lewis married William Thomas Weems
W R Lewis
John Aaron Lewis – married Laura Frances Weems
George R Lewis – married Malinda Turnbo and had 2 children: Ollie B Lewis (m Harriett Delilah Barnes) and Etta Lillian Lewis (m Edward Marion Conway)
John D Lewis
Christiana or Christian Lewis
Martha “Mattie” Hale Lewis – married William B Ledbetter
Susan Forrest Lewis married Edward Oscar Coleman

I am not sure if anyone on here might know any Conways from the Wayne and Perry County areas, but I would like to try to find them and invite them (if we have it) to the reunion:

Etta Lillian Lewis (buried in Wayne Co) married Edward Marion Conway
Children:

Gideon Conway – married Mattie Lock and had the following children: Donald Dean Conway, Dorothy Alline Conway, Joseph Gideon Conway, Etta Jane Conway, Edward Wayne Conway, Robert Boyce Conway, Ruth Lois Conway

Lois Conway (buried in Wayne Co) - married Grady Riley and the only child I know of is Edward Riley who was born about 1926

Sorry for the length of this, but we are trying to get the word out to see who might be interested in coming to the Lewis Family Reunion later this year. If you are related or know anyone who might be related to the Lewis family and would be interested in attending please have them to contact me.

Thanks,
Sandi McCartney
smccartney41@gmail.com

Re: JOHN J HASLEY 1831 TN>1875 LA>

mjcb47 — 2012-06-17 20:34:25Z

I am researching the Hasley name also. John E. Hasley and Irene Wallace Mahood were my great grandparents. I am one of 3 granddaughters of Vera Anna Hasley and Robert H. Rimmer. I am fairly new to Ancestry.com so am early in my geneaological journey. I have not found much info prior to John Halsey from England but am still working on it.

Charles S Sykes

vbrunkenobi — 2012-06-05 11:41:59Z

I am researching my Great Grandfather, Charles S Sykes. He was listed as marrying Eula Wallace at the Dickson County Courthouse on 08 Dec 1900 and I believe that he died in Dickson County on 15 Mar 1918 (possibly buried at the Fawlkes Cemetary). I have yet to find any information on his parents. I believe that he was born in 1875, possibly in Stewart. He lived in District 3 of Dickson County. Does anyone have any information on him and/or his parents? His last name has been listed as both Sykes and Sikes.

Re: Wallaces in early Dickson County, TN

vbrunkenobi — 2012-06-05 11:33:14Z

The earliest Wallace that I know about in Dickson County was James Quincy Wallace, born Mar 1856.

Re: DICKSON COUNTY ROOTS

vbrunkenobi — 2012-06-05 11:28:59Z

Michael, in researching my great-grandfather Charles S Sykes from Dickson County, I found that his wife remarried a T A Brown (possibly Thomas A) after he died. Her second marriage date was 19 Feb 1929 in Dickson County. Her name was Eula Wallace/Sykes/Brown and she was born in Kentucky.

Re: Will of General Joseph Dickson

PaHaKin — 2012-05-23 22:50:36Z

Re: Will of General Joseph Dickson

mickeypaulk80 — 2012-05-23 21:24:41Z

Oh, My cannot believe that I have not seen this before. is it possible that you are still checking this side, would love to correspond with you.
Cousins, related back directly to Gen Joseph Dickson. Mickey

Re: DICKSON COUNTY ROOTS

kensgirl1962 — 2012-05-13 06:39:05Z

Would like to know if you would be willing to share some of your finds with me. He is an Adkins from Dickson, TN. I started Nov 2011 on doing all our families. I am now trying to get some more in depth and information that is verified. If you have a gedcom to share I would love it if you would pass it on. I'm also interested in any photos. I would be will to share what I have with you. Thanks.

Capt. James Craig, 2nd Regt of W. TN Militia ( My George Perkins was a 2nd Corp in this company.)

SueDixey — 2012-04-02 02:50:11Z

Sorry in advance for the lengthy post if none of this pertains to your family.

I am posting this because MY George Perkins was a corporal under Capt. James Craig, Commanding officer of a W. Tennessee Militia company in the War of 1812. I have copied the names from a muster list in hopes some of you can recognize your soldier. Please note the names below. I tried to correct any obvious misspellings of surnames but I dont know any of the familes so cant be certain who the last name should have been spelled. You can check the soldiers names againgst the Ancestry.com database of War of 1812 service records to see what unit your soldier served.

My GGGGG Grandfather was George Perkins who married Elizabeth Wynn/Wynne in Rockingham on the PeeDee River, Richmond Co. NC in 12/1809. We believe his family is the George Perkins enumerated in 1810 RichmondCo,NC in 1810.

George enlisted in DicksonCo, TN, he was mustered in at Fayetteville, TN Sept 1814, and was mustered out April 1815 for service in the War of 1812. George served as a 2nd Corporal in Capt. James Craig’s 2nd W. Tennessee Militia. Following is a listing of the muster roll for all the men who served at what rank if an officer. These men can be found on Ancestry.com, but this is the only listing of this particular company. The listing on Ancestry gives the entire 1000+ names of 11 companies in total, this is the only listing that breaks down who was specifically in Craig's Company.

Between the 1815 mustering out and 1830, George movements are largely unknown. In 1830 he can be found in DallasCo, 1840 in Mobile and Union Parish, LA AND Mobile, AL in 1850. Wife/Widow Elizabeth Wynn Perkins moves from Mobile, AL after Georges death onto HoustonCo, TX and the Perkins kids can be found in AngelinaCO, TX in 1860, RobertsonCo, TX in 1870 and 1880.

For those who served in this company, where did your family move to after being mustered? Might be helpful to know where others from the DicksonCo area went AFTER the War of 1812.

Officers
1. James Craig, Capt
2. Edmond W. Gee, 1st Lt.
3. Trustin B. Thomas, 2nd Lt.
4. Thomas Nesbitt, 3rd Lt.
5. Johnathin King, Ensign
6. Samuel Young, 1st Sgt.
7. John Letherdale, 2nd Sgt.
8. John Nesbit, 3rd Sgt.
9. Thomas Gee, 4th Sgt.
10. William Barber, 5th Sgt.
11. James Jackson, 1st Corp
12. George Purkins, 2nd. Corp ( This is my George Perkins)
13. Benjamin Gremmet, 3rd Corp
14. Ephram Potter, 4th Corp.
15. Benjamin Thomas, 5th Corp
16. William H. Stemmet, 5th Corp

Enlisted Men
1) Thomas Powers
2) Alen Comer
3) John Wood
4) Joel Childers
5) William Cotton
6) Abraham Robertson
7) Levi Anderson
8) Drury Massey
9) James Maloney
10) James Conrad
11) James Hamilton
12) Frances McDaniel
13) Nathan Fortner
14) John Forbrush
15) Daniel Dodd
16) William Curtis
17) Thomas Archer
18) James Storry
19 William Johns
20) John Holland Elisha Roberts
21) Enos Farmer
22) Hardy Chambers
23) Lemuel Russel
24 William Hand
25) James Gouch
26) William Mathias
27) James Thredford
28) Jessy Young
29 Daniel Robinson
30) John Smith
31) John Sharp
32) George Sullivan
33) William Curtis
34) John Stafford
35) William Stone
36) William Warren
37) John Garner
38) Alexander Rose
39) Jacob Odom
40) John McCemmy
41) John Lomicks
42) Gilberts Briffen
43) Nathan Linn
44) Erasmus Brewer
45) William Petty
46) John Miller
47) Jacob Bean
48) Ezekiel Preston
49) Malcolm McMillen
50) Joseph Gibson
51) Kenchen Perry
52) Ruffin Gin (enlisted)
53) Levi Murphy
54) John Gerret
55) Jacob Ortner
56) Harry Giles
57) Barton Davis
58) Jeremiah Menasco
59) Andrew Hunter
60) James Menasco
61) Francis McClenahan
62) John Peacock ( transferred)
63) Richard High Joseph Ivrey
64) Harry Johns
65) Charles White
66) Robert Tatty
67) Nimrod McIntosh
68) Hugh Lasly
69) Redrick Bethey
70) Peeter Bohoner
71) Anguish McCloud
72) Thomas McGill
73) James Todd
74) James Lanckford
75) Robert Hamilton
76) Alen Williams
77) John Biggs
78) Robert Warren
79) John Leggit
80) Ebenezer Skinner
81) James McClenehan
82)James Hendon
83) Thomas Laton
84) John Haynes
85)David Jackson
86)William Lightfoot
87)John Jackson
88)Hugh Jackson
89)Isaac Hegler
90)William Davidson
91)David Alsip
91)George Steel
93)Thomas Dally

You can reply to me offlist at sodixey@hotmail.com if you choose.

Sue

Re: Toler, Wall

pfabionar — 2012-03-25 16:09:18Z

Hello Joanne,
Do you have an earliest ancestor name from the Wall family tree?
thank you
Paula
Wall research