Dyer - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

DYER CO TN BIRTH RECORDS

sacres1 — 7 Oct 2008 8:21:45 GMT

Hello, Can anyone tell me where I can find Dyer Co TN birth records..I have never in my life had soooo much trouble looking for info on a county..I can't seem to find any volunteers or any websites with info on records for Dyer Co TN..It seems here in KY it is impossible to find any Dyer Co records..I even went to a TN library today, and no help there either..I really need to find the birth record of Edgar Sharp Houston born in Dyersburg TN on July 13,1916. HELP!! Where might I go to find this record???

Any help would be muchly appreciated!!

Thanks muchly,
Joan Morris

LOOKING FOR INFO ON HOUSTON/HOUSTIN ANCESTORS

sacres1 — 18 Sep 2008 2:50:02 GMT

Hello, After many years, I have finally got a lead on the allusive Houston family..I hope!! I am looking for info on Edgar Sharp Houston. I recently found his funeral home death record that stated he was born in Dyersburg TN on July 13,1916. It listed his father's name as Euie Houston & mother Maggie Peters. I knew that Edgar's father died soon after he was born, and he was raised by his grandparents here in KY. I recently found that there was a Ewing Houstin that died August 20, 1916 in Dyer Co & is buried at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Thanks to some kind soul that has the cemetery listed online, with pics I might add, I found Ewing's tombstone..It has his name listed as Galon Ewen Houston..Does anyone know anything about this man or family? Online where I found record of his death, it said he was the son of Mat Houstin..I am assuming Mat as being his father..I live in KY, and I can't find any info on Dyer Co Tn here..I assume maybe Maggie & Ewing/Ewen got married there in Dyer Co TN as well. Does anyone know where I can lookup marriage license for back in early 1900s? I have spent years searching for this family...I really feel I am getting hot for once..When I go to the Dyer Co TN website, it does not really have marriage records, birth records,censuses, etc..

I would muchly appreciate any help anyone can give me..Are there any Houston descendants out there?? I sure hope so..Where would I have to go to do lookups on marriage records or birth records? I just know this Ewing/Ewen Houston/Houstin has to be my Edgar Sharp Houston's father..Can anyone help me prove that??

Thanks muchly,
Joan Morris

M. C. WOOD headstone

mafreeman1 — 20 Sep 2008 12:07:38 GMT

In the Porter Cemetery in Dyer Co, there are John N. Porter and his wife Elizabeth Powell Porter buried with an M. C. Wood who was born in 1839 and died 1889.
Can anyone tell me who this person is and why they are buried with John and Elizabeth Porter?
Thank you.

Death in Dyer co tennessee

KathleenLeveroni — 4 Sep 2008 10:34:53 GMT

I have been told that my uncle, John Hubbard Grove married a woman in Iowa following the death of his first wife in 1900. He was widowed with three children and married a woman from the Seventh Day Adventist Church. I understand that they moved to Cottonwood where the children and the new wife contracted yellow fever. The children recovered but the wife died. Since he married for the third time in early 1905, I would assume that the death was between November of 1900 and the middle of 1905. Can someone check death or cemetery records for me to look for a young woman with the Grove surname?

CANADA / RILEY Family in Dyer County

EileenHoward58 — 4 Oct 2003 4:37:28 GMT

Searching for (Marshall?) Felix CANADA who married Patrie Cleo RILEY. He was born about 1885, she was born about 1890.

Parnell / Davis

Cynthiaf — 23 Dec 2003 10:31:28 GMT

I would like any information on this family. Any response appreciated. Thank you, Cynthia

WILEY PARNELL was born March 07, 1818 in TN, and died April 22, 1887. He married ADELINE. She was born 1814 in TN.

Children of WILEY PARNELL and ADELINE are:
1 MARGARET J.2 PARNELL, b. November 10, 1842; d. March 04, 1929; m. WILLIAM BOYD, December 16, 1862, Dyer Co., TN.
2 LUCY A. PARNELL, b. 1844; m. WILLIAM HUGELY, February 20, 1866, Dyer Co., TN.
3 JOHN B. PARNELL, b. 1846; m. SARAH DAVIS, November 14, 1867, Dyer Co, TN.
4 JAMES C.PARNELL, b. 1848.
5 N. E. PARNELL.

Ezekiel Robert Curry

Rich Lane — 15 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Ezekiel Robert Curry, spouse Mary and ancestors. Thanks.

Nathan McManis from Dyer Co. TN

Kathy Moore — 29 Sep 2006 5:19:10 GMT

Looking for any descendants of Nathan and Francis McManis who were from Dyer Co. TN from 1880 - 1920. Would like to exchange information. Children included Louisa, Eliza, Joseph, Francis, Lemuel, Luther, Martha, James.

Thedford Families of Dyer Co.,TN

emilyThedford — 16 May 2008 2:15:53 GMT

Hello,
Can anybody help me find more info. on my Great Grandfather
King William (Bill) Thedford? He was b. abt. 1867 in TN? He married Ella,(Sarah Ella Pope) Dec 15 1894. She was b. 1871/d.1929. She is the d/o John Wesley Pope.

willie waggoner

bill wagner — 16 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any information from west tennessee about my grandfather, willie waggoner. he was born in tennesseein 1870 and I believe he lived around ridgley when he died in 1934. He was married to ollie shepard and nora littlejohn and others unknown. children are ella belle, born 1896...lula lennington, born 1903....and grady, born 1911. I believe his fathers name was tom or thomas and know nothing else.

info on Samuel Walker and wife

tks212 — 13 May 2008 10:20:21 GMT

Looking for any information on James Walker and/or had a son Cannon Walker that had a son Samuel B. Walker born 1835 (my great great grandfather through his daughter Lucy Walker.

William Simon Scott & Peyton Lewis Scott

joscott30 — 11 May 2008 5:00:54 GMT

Still searching for William Simon Scott born Dec 24 1844 and Peyton Lewis Scott born 1854. Moved to Dyer County TN in the late 1870's from parts unknown. Anybody lose track of a William & Peyton Scott? Thank you.

Mengel/Manley Connections

MaryGordonSmith — 28 Sep 2005 3:03:36 GMT

I have death certificate for my grgr grandmother, Mozella/Mosella Manley Hensley and it has her parents as John Manley (which I know her was a physician/minister in Dyer Co. b. 1824 d. 1872 buried Fairview Cemetery, Newbern, Dyer Co. TN as are other family including Mozella and her husband) and has her mother as Margaret Mengel (is hard to make out last 2 letters) I know that Margaret married 2nd a William Stone and had several more children. They were in the 1880 census but she was deceased by 1900 because he is widowed with his daughter living in house. Have yet to find anything on her death or where she is buried. All census' say she was born in TN so wondered if any Mengel's lived in Dyer Co. in 1800s and if so, are any descendants still there that could possibly help me. This has me stumped because I can find nothing.
Appreciate any help I can get. (because John Manley was a minister, would think there would be a family bible with records in it)
Mary

Cothran Palmer in Dyer Co., Tennessee

MarthaBell43 — 5 Apr 2008 7:47:33 GMT

I think I have found my Grandfather in 1900 on the Dyer county Tennessee Census.

Robert Cothran is living with Wiley Palmer and family and listed as Wiley's nephew. This Robert Cothran was born Apr 1878 in Tennessee so this fits with the age of my grandmother Martha Elizabeth Campbell who was born in Tennessee in 1878.

I need help finding more about this family so I can find if he really is my grandfather. He died in 1909 just before my father was born so my father never knew him.

Any help with this will be greatly appreciated.

Martha Bell
in Florida

Dorcus Southerlin/Macon County/TN/ N.C.

darlenepoppe1979 — 5 Apr 2008 1:12:11 GMT

Hi, I am not sure about any of the following and was hoping someone might be able to help;
Dorcus Southerlin b abt 1863, possible Town of Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee. Her mother may have been Unice E.

I do have the following;

1880 United States Federal Census
about Dorcas Southerlin
Name: Dorcas Southerlin
Home in 1880: Ellijay, Macon, North Carolina
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Tennessee
Relation to Head of Household: Stepdaughter
Father's birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Name: Unice
Mother's birthplace: Tennessee
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Female
Household Members:
Name Age
Walton Gibson 44
Unice Gibson 34
DORCUS SOUTHERLIN 17
Eliner Gibson 14
James Gibson 12
John Gibson 9
Mary Gibson 5
Anna Gibson 3
Tuck Gibson 1M
Mary Dills 30
Roxanna Dills 6
Melville Dills 2

Appreciate any help.
Thanks so much and take care,
Darlene

Robert Dillaha (Dillihay, Dillahay,Diliha, Dillehay)

okdilly — 9 Jul 2001 5:28:06 GMT

LOST, my gg grandfather, Robert Dillaha. His widow Kiza D. Diliha was listed in Dyer County in the 1880 census but I have not been able to determine when or where Robert died. Any possibilities or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

morris

Dorsha Cobbs — 17 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on my g-grandfather. AlI I know is name of CardaleMorris was married to a Paschall. There was a John H. Morris,Rufus Morris. John birth place listed as Canal County. I don't know what state or country. Any help out there would be appreciated. Thanks

Picture of Alta DAVIS taken 1920, she is abt 17 yr. old.

CherylHorne222 — 24 Mar 2008 8:26:25 GMT

Alta is in this picture with my grandfather, and he was 18 at the time and lived in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN., so think maybe this Alta DAVIS in the picture lived there too.

I found an Alta on the 1920 census living there, and her father was IRA DAVIS and mother was LIZZIE.

Does anyone know who IRA DAVIS' PARENTS WERE???

IF YOU ARE RELATED, I CAN SCAN THE PIC AND EMAIL TO YOU.

CHERYL

Butlers In Dyer County

Gen1899 — 24 Feb 2008 2:47:46 GMT

It appears that our Williamson / Weakley / Gibson County Butlers are, somehow, connected to a family of Butlers from Dyer County.

John Bedford Butler (1825 TN - 1862 TN) and his wife Martha Minerva Carroll are buried in Shiloh General Baptist Church Cemetery in Northern Gibson County, Tennessee. John Bedford Butler is the son of John Butler (1790 NC - 1855 TN) and Caroline M Pounds (of Putnam County, Georgia).

Buried next to them are James Thomas Butler (II) and his parents Thomas Henry Butler and Myrlie Hampton Butler. The death certificate for Thomas Henry Butler says that his parents were James Thomas Butler and Maud Hunt, both born in Tennessee.

I believe I have found James Thomas Butler and wife Maud in the Dyer County census 1900 and 1910. Since both were born after 1880, I am unable to identify their parents. I have not found dates or places of death for them, so have been unable to order death certificates.

Can anyone give me more information regarding these Butlers or Hunts? I have pieced together a little information from death certificates and census pages. That information is below.

Name: Thomas Henry Butler nmf
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Birth Date: 15 Apr 1901
Birth Place: (DC) Tennessee
Death Date: 3 Sep 1972 Age: 71
Death Place: (DC) Milan, Gibson Co., Tenn.
Death Memo: Milan Hospital
Burial Date: 5 Sep 1972 Age: 71
Burial Place: (DC) Bradford, Gibson Co., Tenn.
Burial Memo: Shiloh Cemtery
Residence Date: 9 Apr 1930 Age: 28
Residence Place: District 22, Gibson Co., Tenn
Residence Memo: (Mulberry Road) 1920 Gibson Co. Census
Father: James Thomas Butler nmf (~1882-)
Mother: Maud Hunt nmf (~1885-)
Marriage Date: abt 1920
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Spouse: Myrlie Lee Hampton nmf
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Birth Date: 9 Jan 1902
Death Date: 17 Aug 1985 Age: 83
Death Place: Somerville, Fayette Co., TN
Burial Date: 19 Aug 1985 Age: 83
Burial Place: Bradford, Gibson Co., TN
Father: Mack Hampton nmf
Mother: Ora Hedgecock nmf

Children:
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1 M: James Thomas Butler II nmf
Birth Date: 30 Nov 1925
Birth Place: (DC) Tennessee
Death Date: 6 Sep 1948 Age: 22
Death Place: (DC) Haywood County, Tennessee
Death Memo: enroute to hospital
Burial Date: 8 Sep 1948 Age: 22
Burial Place: (DC) Bradford, Gibson County, Tenness
Burial Memo: Shiloh Cemetery
Residence Date: 6 Sep 1948 Age: 22
Residence Place: (DC) Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Residence Memo: 3134 N. Richmond
Cause of death: fractured skull due to plane wreck
Spouse: Evelyn Unknown (wife of James Thomas Butler II) nmf
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Hodges Chapel burial for John Bennett Jones

rachelle1965 — 3 Dec 2007 8:32:09 GMT

Hello. I am searching for a cemetery named Hodges Chapel. That is where my gg grandfather is suppose to be buried if I go by death certificate, undertaker was HH Hudson in Dyersburg, but he lived in Tiptonville. His name is John Bennett Jones but he mainly went by Bennett Jones. I am confused because this looks like its his death certificate and names look right, he is listed as colored, but he was caucasion.

Mrs Salvadora Cook marriage to J.B.Vaughn 1890

Ramona Linkous — 21 Aug 2006 7:57:09 GMT

Can anyone help with info about Mrs Salavodra Cook that married J.B. Vaughn Sept 17,1890 in Dyer Co,Tn ?
Is she in fact Mrs Lucy Salavorda Cook ? Was her maiden name Tucker ?
I have a picture of a tombstone with L.S.Vaughn wife of J.B.Vaughn born June 27,1860 died Sept 28,1898
also on same stone :
Mrs J.A.Pittman born Oct 24,1866 died July 17,1901.
Bottom of stone says that they are sisters.
Can anyone help put them together with thier husbands ?
Thanks , Ramona

Information on MOORES in Dyer Co, 1800's

ruggishboo — 25 Feb 2007 10:16:50 GMT

I am looking for any info on my great-great-grandfather, William W. Moore, born Jan. 22, 1858, and died in December, 1914 in Hickman, KY. I am pretty sure he lived in Dyer County, as one of his sons, James Thomas Moore, my great-grandfather, lived in Dyer County for a good while when he was a kid. He was born in Nov, 1883. William had two wives, the first was a full blooded Cherokee Indian, and the second was named Jeanie or Jennie. William had two other sons, a John Moore and Ewell Moore. I am getting stuck on this particular branch of my family tree and I would appreciate any info! Thanks in advance!

family of dyer

ausywa — 5 Feb 2008 3:14:44 GMT

looking for family of harold george dyer eleaner watins uk
dyer dob 29 sept 1922 dod 6 oct 2002 in coopertown otsego co newyork

Lady Fairess Walker

mpybas — 2 Feb 2008 1:39:55 GMT

I am trying to locate a relative. Her maiden name was Lady Fairess Walker. She is the daughter of Scott and Bonnie Sue Walker, deceased, of Dyersburg. I know that she has two sons. If anyone has any information, that would be great! I'm doing this for my mom who would dearly love to be in touch with her again.

looking for stanley robertson

eyesofibad — 27 Jan 2008 1:54:59 GMT

I am looking for a man named Stanley Robertson. He is in his 60's and he used to live in Henderson Co. Tenn. His Father owned a feed mill there. I think he might be my dad, or might know who is my dad. I was born on march 1st, 1960. My mother was Lou Nell Tulley, who was 17 years old at the time of my birth. I was adopted 4 months after my birth, and have lived most of my life in the state of New York. My birth mother does not wish to see me, so I am hoping that my birth father will . No ulterior motives, just want to know him. Adopted family is long dead, and wish my 9 year old son Daniel could have a grandpa to talk to on the phone. My birth mom named me Robin Lynn Tulley, but my name now is jackie spencer. If you know anything, it would mean more to me than you could possibly know. Thank You.

BROOKS family

Rodney W. Brooks — 8 Aug 2006 4:49:40 GMT

In researching my Grt. Grandfather, COLLEY C. BROOKS, I discovered he was born in TN (1882) to a WILLIAM & RACHEL BROOKS. RACHEL (b) TN 1852-----maiden name unknown. Anyone relatated to this line? If so, i would like to hear from you. Thanks, R.W. Brooks

McWh*rters in Dyer County

FUQUA — 8 Aug 2005 9:28:34 GMT

Four McWh*rters were listed as heads of household in the 1840 Census for Dyer County, TN. They were:

Moses – Age 20-30, and one female 15-20 (page 91)

Henry – Age 60-70, and two males 15-20, one female 20-30, one female 50-60 (page 91, next door to Moses)

A.E. – Age 20-30, and one female under 5, one female 20-30 (page 92)

George – Age 50-60, and two males under 5, two females under 5, two females 5-10, one female 20-30 (page 98)

None of these four were enumerated in Dyer County in either 1830 or 1850.

Seeking any additional information on these families and their relationship to one another.

Junior and Davidson Families

tdaniels51 — 18 Jan 2007 8:23:28 GMT

I am looking for information and contact with family members of the following people: Lucy Junior Davidson - married to Edgar Davidson - their children Florence and Travis. Also Gideon and Bart Junior. I know Gideon is buried in Dyer County and I believe Lucy is also. My grandmother was their sister, I am trying to trace the Junior family tree.
Thank you
Temple

family search

DONALD RAMSEY — 22 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER, JEFF PRESTON RAMSEY OR MY FATHER WALTER PRESTON RAMSEY.

trying to locate any relatives of Clifford Henderson born7/12/16

Samuel Clifford Henderson — 17 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for relatives of Clifford Henderson. Born in Trimble,Tn., buried in Pierce Cemetary(AKA Trimble Cemetary)died in 1981. Last known address was 38024 Dyersberg,TN,Dyer,TN.

Elizabeth "Bettie" Wolstenholme

bjj63 — 5 Dec 2007 2:35:29 GMT

Miss Bettie Wolstenholme died 14 Apr 1932 in Dyer County. She was buried from J.W. Curry Funeral Home. Does anyone know where I can find an obituary for her? Also am interested in which cemetery she is buried. Thanks.

Calling Combs, Fowlkes, Clark and Carroll relatives

mikoofsorrows — 4 Dec 2007 10:55:29 GMT

Looking to share information on these Dyer Co. ancestors:

1. Combs: My grandfather was Edward Meredith Combs who was

Calling Combs, Fowlkes, Clark and Carroll relatives

mikoofsorrows — 4 Dec 2007 10:55:08 GMT

Looking to share information on these Dyer Co. ancestors:

1. Combs: My grandfather was Edward Meredith Combs, married

ancestry

Judy Campbell Sorrell — 29 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about George and Cora Campbell who lived in Dyersburg. I think they both died in the 1950s. Their children were Isaac, Pauline and others. He worked for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. His son Isaac also worked for ICGF.

John Terrell Fields, born 1822, SC, died 1880, Pemiscot County, MO

Billie Powell — 28 May 2006 8:56:27 GMT

I am looking for descendants of my greatgrandfather, John Terrell Fields, born about 1822 in Marlboro County, SC. He died in 1880 and was buried in Gayoso, Pemiscot County, MO. He was the son of James and Julia (Allison) Fields, both born in SC and buried in the Hurricane Hills Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Dyer County, TN.

In 1850, John is in Dyer County, TN, married to S. A. E.
In 1860 he is married to A. E. in Dyer County, TN.
In 1866, John owned a general store at Booth's Point in Dyer County, TN.
In 1870, he is married to Ann in Dyer County, TN. Family tradition says Ann was a Booth.
In 1876, he married my greatgrandmother, Lucy Jennings, in Dyer County.

The Dyer County, TN, 1880 census shows a household with a 10 year old son, John Terrell Fields, and three younger children, Julia, Linnie and Carroll. John owned an apothecary store in Gayoso, Pemiscot County, MO and a farm in Dyer County, TN.

He had 11 children, the last child was my grandfather, Carroll Doyle Fields, born 1880 in Gayoso, Pemiscot County, MO. The names children that I have data on are: James, Georgia A., John T., Linnie May, Julia Ann, Carroll Doyle. I am particularly interested in making contact with the family of John T. Fields, born 1870, in Dyer County, TN, buried in the Little Prairie Cemetery in Caruthersville, MO.

Thanks,
Billie Powell

HUGH & ANNIE WELCH/WELSH

patriciastaley223 — 9 Oct 2007 12:40:14 GMT

Hugh Welsh 1870-1956 and wife Annie 1875-1965, buried in Fairview Cem. Does anyone know Annie maiden name??

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

R.Samuel CAMPBELL

immisty038 — 8 Nov 2007 5:05:56 GMT

Looking for info on SAMUEL CAMPBELL and his wife and children.
GINNY 2 at vmartinez5946@aol.com

HENDRICKS Family, NC>Dyer Co., TN

Joan Wells Pruett — 30 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

HENDRICKS & TROUT Families moved from NC (pro. Rowan Co.) through Alabama to Dyer County, TN, by 1836. Daniel Hendricks, b. 1780-84 NC, m. Temperance (?), b. 1778 NC. He died in 1865, Dyer Co. Their children included: Polly Hendricks Mincy; Temperance Hendricks Chaffin; Ann Hendricks (b. 1805) m. Joseph Trout; Uriah C. Hendricks (b. 1808); Thomas P. Hendricks (b. 1813) m. Sarah Trout; D. R. (Daniel Roland ?) Hendricks (b. 1815); Wm. R. Hendricks (b. 1818); and Elizabeth Hendricks (b. 1824 in Alabama) m. Wm. D. Fields. Does anyone have Hendricks and Trout information to help us? We will be glad to share information. Jack Pruett, 1312 Crestfield Drive, Nashville, TN 37211-6889. jpruett@gateway.net

William Anthony Moore 1837--1917

GregSMiller — 7 Nov 2007 4:19:19 GMT

Seeking information on William Anthony Moore, who was born May 13, 1837, died September 13, 1917 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, and was buried in Fairview Cemetery at Newbern, Dyer County, Tennessee.

Dora Robeson or Blanche Robeson Obits

pauligirl1 — 2 Nov 2007 12:49:51 GMT

looking for information about Dora Emma ROBINSON/ROBESON
or Blanche ROBINSON/ROBESON - Sam ROBESON married both, sisters, then Lula BLEDSOE. Anyone? Parents Blanch of Dora and Blanche, may have another daughter Lula Robinson.HELP

Dora Robeson or Blanche Robeson Obits

pauligirl1 — 2 Nov 2007 12:49:43 GMT

CAMPBELL, RUSSELL, KIMP, HENDRIX, BARKER

immisty038 — 28 Oct 2007 7:56:06 GMT

Sam CAMPBELL had daughter Dorthy Jane, who married William Green RUSSELL -29-1929.
Children:
William Russell, Elmer, Aunt Chat, Flora, Lida D.

William Russell married 1st ?
had Lula & Lulie Ina.
William Russell married 2nd Bessie Lee KIMP,
daughter of Mildred KIMP-RIDGLEY &husband Woodrow
children:
Louise, Guy Venson, Inez, J.W. RUSSELL

Mildred RIDGELY-KIMP or KIMP-RIDGLEY and husband Woodrow
had Bessie Lee, Anna Bell,
Grace Bridges, Mary Lou, Jimmy KIMP (b.4-4-1921 -11-29-1988)

Louise RUSSELL Hendrix had: Robert Earl, Lahoma Maxine, Linda Marie, Darrell Lee.

Inez RUSSELL-Barker-Robbins-Armstrong married Paul Lee BARKER in 1939/40. Paul was born in 1920 in ALEXANDER CO. IL to Charles BARKER b. MO & Ethel MOSHER-Willett-Barker-Burns b.OK, d.Dyersburg. Paul died 1944 re Navy.
Inez remarried twice.
children:
Peggy Juanita b.1940 Married DANIELS
Helen June b.1942 married PERKINS
Bobby Paul b.1944 all BARKERS
James Frank
Jerry Wayne (Dudu)
David Neil
Ricky Gene
Peggy June
Ronny Joe
Betty Susanne (died at birth) all ROBBINS
Sandra Kaye ARMSTRONG.

J.W. RUSSELL married 1st Lois and had Billy Russell, Gary.
married 2nd Lois and had Helen Joyce and 2 more daughters.

If you find any in-correct information here, as this is just by memory not records, please contact me at
vmartinez5946@aol.com GINNY 2

CAMPBELL, RUSSELL, KIMP, HENDRIX, BARKER

immisty038 — 28 Oct 2007 7:53:53 GMT

Sam CAMPBELL had daughter Dorthy Jane, who married William Green RUSSELL -29-1929.
Children:
William Russell, Elmer, Aunt Chat, Flora, Lida D.

William Russell married 1st ?
had Lula & Lulie Ina.
William Russell married 2nd Bessie Lee KIMP,
daughter of Mildred KIMP-RIDGLEY &husband Woodrow
children:
Louise, Guy Venson, Inez, J.W. RUSSELL

Mildred RIDGELY-KIMP or KIMP-RIDGLEY and husband Woodrow
had Bessie Lee, Anna Bell,
Grace Bridges, Mary Lou, Jimmy KIMP (b.4-4-1921 -11-29-1988)

Louise RUSSELL Hendrix had: Robert Earl, Lahoma Maxine, Linda Marie, Darrell Lee.

Inez RUSSELL-Barker-Robbins-Armstrong married Paul Lee BARKER in 1939/40. Paul was born in 1920 in ALEXANDER CO. IL to Charles BARKER b. MO & Ethel MOSHER-Willett-Barker-Burns b.OK, d.Dyersburg. Paul died 1944 re Navy.
Inez remarried twice.
children:
Peggy Juanita b.1940
Helen June b.1942
Bobby Paul b.1944 all BARKERS
James Frank
Jerry Wayne (Dudu)
David Neil
Ricky Gene
Peggy June
Ronny Joe
Betty Susanne (died at birth) all ROBBINS
Sandra Kaye ARMSTRONG.

J.W. RUSSELL married 1st Lois and had Billy Russell, Gary.
married 2nd Lois and had Helen Joyce and 2 more daughters.

If you find any in-correct information here, as this is just by memory not records, please contact me at
vmartinez5946@aol.com GINNY 2

Robert Floyd Cothran

Martha Cothran Bell — 14 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information about my grandfather, Robert Floyd Cothran. I know he died about 1909 in Dyer county, probably in Lenox and is supposed to be buried in McCulloughs Chapel Cemetary but that is all I know about him. My grandmother was Martha Elisabeth Campbell. Her first husband was a McDaniel. Any help I can get about will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Martha Cothran Bell

New searcher needs help

worksatlibrary — 28 Oct 2007 1:30:17 GMT

My maternal grandmother was Ona Pate Hallum. Am trying to go back as far as possible on her side. Have following information; Ona was daughter of William H. Pate and Susan Russell; William Pate was son of George M. Pate and Mary C. Phillips. Ona married Jim Hallum but in 1920 Census, Tennessee they are listed as Ola Holms and James Holms. Most of above were in Tennessee but think there may be some info in North Carolina and Missouri. Any help will be appreciated. My faternal grandmother was a Lumley so any help there would be good also. Thanks.

Burns

immisty038 — 28 Oct 2007 4:21:46 GMT

Looking for this family who came to Dyersburg area after 1920, possibly from Illinois.
GINNY 2 at vmartinez5946@aol.com

Elmer Burns

RACHEL_K — 25 Aug 2004 2:39:39 GMT

Dyersburg - State Gazette - Monday,March 23,1987
Elmer Burns
Mr. Elmer Burns, 83, of Dyersburg died Sunday at Methodist. He was a retired farmer.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of J.W. Curry and Son Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Ronnie Stockdale. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
He is survived by three daughters. Barbara Smith and Sandra Jones,both of Dyersburg and Peggy Davis of Finley; four sons, William Burns , Paul Burns , and Lewis Burns , all of Finley and James Burns of Dyersburg; three sisters, Christine Riggs of Finley, Reba Moore of Halls and Jerry Langston of Dyer; 18 grandchildren and 18 great - grandchildren

Russell

immisty038 — 28 Oct 2007 4:07:35 GMT

Looking for husband of Bessie RUSSELL and father of INEZ RUSSELL Barker.
GINNY 2 at vmartinez5946@aol.com
Lived in Dyersburg area.

Mary Elizabeth Hart Death Certificate 1916-1916

kaitysmom — 19 Oct 2007 3:19:16 GMT

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

Name: Mary Elizabeth Hart
Age at Death: 3 weeks
Date of Birth: January 24, 1916 in Dyer County, TN.
Date of Death: February 15, 1916 in Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: William H. Hart and Dora Wagster

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Dyer Co,Tn , Yates and Dunnavent

Ramona Linkous — 16 May 2004 10:44:02 GMT

searching for info on Benetta(BenEtta) Yates.
Benetta married Charlie Dunnavent, license issued
December 23, 1906 Dyer Co,Tn.
Charlie and Benetta are listed in 1910 Dyer Co census in Dist 5,married 3 yrs, one child, 0 living.
I have info on Charlie and his family but need help with Benetta. I have a picture that has 4 young women in it that states one is Charlie Dunnavents wife. Is this Benetta ?
Can anyone help ? Thanks, Ramona

Harvey Prince and Katie Pearl Yates

RamonaLinkous — 18 Oct 2007 12:25:41 GMT

Searching for info on Harvey Prince and wife Katie Pearl Yates.
They are in the 1920 Dyer Co. Dist 19 census.
Listed as:
Harvie Prince age 34 born TN ,father Tn,mother Tn
Pearl age 20 born Tn,father Tn ,mother Il.
Lerlin ( daughter) age 2yrs 7 months 12 days
Moga V ( daughter) age 1yr 4 months 12 days
Nancy Yates( Pearl's mother) age47 widowed
George McDowell age 60 unknown if kin to family.
Pearl was born August 18,1899 and died Jan. 1924 and buried in McCullogh's Chapel Cemetary,no marker.
Pearl had sister's named Maudie( Maud) born 1888 and
Bernettie born 1893,Bernettie married Charley Dunavant and had one daughter named Grace that died at about 2 or 3 yrs old.
Pearl's father , A.Lewis Yates died August 01,1904,buried
Mt Carmel Cemetary,Dyer Co,Tn.
Can anyone help ? Thanks Ramona

CARSON/MCCLAIN IN DYER CO., TN

CharMcChris — 16 Oct 2007 5:44:03 GMT

I would like to visit with anyone who is researching the Carson/McClain connection in Dyer Co.,
Both families originally came from Lauderdale Co., AL.
James Durl Carson, born in 1868 in Lauderdale Co., AL. married Martha E. "Mattie" McClain, born in 1871 in Lauderdale Co., AL on Jan 21, 1891 in Lauderdale Co., AL. They moved to Dyer Co., TN sometime between 1904 and 1909. They lived there the rest of their lives and are buried in Hurricane Hill Cemetery.
Martha McClain was the daughter of James Nelson "Nelson" McClain, born in 1841 in Lauderdale Co., Al He was the son of William Nelson "Nelson" McClain, born in 1816 in TN and Mary Brewer.
I believe that William Nelson McClain was the brother of my gr, gr, grandfather, John/James McClain, born in 1812 in TN. Their father was a James McClain.
I am trying to find information on Martha McClain and James Carson's families. Siblings, parents, children, extended family etc. and I would appreciate any help.
Thanks
Charlotte McClain Christensen

HAYNES/MCCLAIN'S IN DYER CO., TN

CharMcChris — 16 Oct 2007 5:28:05 GMT

Hi;
I would very much like to get in touch with anyone doing research on the McClain and/or Haynes families from Dyer Co., TN.
John and Shorty McClain originally came from around Hardin Co., TN , then moved to Lauderdale Co., AL and then some of their children came back to Hardin and some to Dyer Co.
Two sons of John And Shorty McClain, settled in TN about 1890, John Wilson McClain settled in Hardin Co., and his younger brother, Charles Alexander "Charlie" McClain settled in Dyer Co.
John Wilson McClain was married to Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Rayburn in 1880 in Lauderdale Co., AL.
They had a son named Howell Andrew "Hal" McClain. He was born in 1877 in Lauderdale Co.,
Howell moved to Dyer Co., sometime between 1890 and 1900. He married Johnnie Everett on Dec 25, 1907 in Dyer Co. I believe she was from Dyer Co. or living there. However, they are living together as man and wife on the 1900 census in Dyer Co., and have one child. So I guess the marriage came later on.
Howell and Johnnie McClain had six children
Bertha, who died as an child
Girtie Louise
Chester G., who died as an infant
Charles Lonnie "Charlie"
Leonard
Howell and Johnnie divorced around 1927 and Howell remarried to my grandmother, Ruby Leona Martin. They had one son, Louis, who is my father.
Charles Lonnis McClain married Garland Geneva "Geneva" Wilson March 11, 1942 in Dyer Co.
They had 4 children, one of which was a daughter, Patsy Mae "Pat" McClain. She married a Haynes.
Patsy was my first cousin. Her father, Charlie, and my father, Louis, were half brothers. We only found each other through genealogy about 4 years ago. It is kind of a long story.
Patsy passed away this past March and I am trying to finish the genealogy on our McClain/Haynes family tree that we started. It was very important to her to find all her family.
As with most families she was the only one in her family interested in genealogy and I am the only one in my family interested in it. So I have no one to help me to find information on her Haynes family. I have other Haynes family connected to my mother's side in Il and MO and would like to find out also if they are related to each other. I would appreciate any help on this.
My cousin still has family living so I don't want to put antyhing on-line about them. So, if anyone has anything they can help me with, please e-mail me at my home address below. I would appreciate any help.
This is my home e-mail address;
ly68@charter.net
Thanks a lot.
Charlotte McClain Christensen

MCCLAIN'S AND SCOTT'S IN HARDIN/DYER CO., TN

CharMcChris — 16 Oct 2007 4:50:59 GMT

Hi;
I would very much like to get in touch with anyone doing research on the McClain and Scott families from Hardin/Dyer Co., TN. John and Shorty McClain originally came from around Hardin Co., TN , then went to Lauderdale Co., AL and then some of their children came back to Hardin and some to Dyer Co.
Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Rayburn was married to John Wilson McClain in Lauderdale Co., AL in 1880. They moved to Hardin Co., TN around 1890. They are on the 1900 census there. (The older pair of John and Mattie McClain) .
The Scott family also came to Hardin Co., TN from Lauderdale Co., AL about the same time as the McClain family.
John McClain died sometime between 1900 and 1910 and Mattie remarried to a "Scott". I don't know his first name. I don't know if they married in Hardin Co. or Dyer Co. or Mississippi Co., AR. Mattie is living in Mississippi Co., AR on the 1910 census with her children and her last name is Scott.
I would appreciate any help on finding out who the "Scott" was that she married.

Thanks a lot.
Charlotte McClain Christensen

MCCLAIN'S IN DYER CO., TN

CharMcChris — 16 Oct 2007 4:32:53 GMT

Hi;
I would very much like to get in touch with anyone doing research on the McClain family from Dyer Co., TN. John and Shorty McClain originally came from around Hardin Co., TN , then went to Lauderdale Co., AL and then some of their children came back to Hardin and then on to Dyer Co. Names of the two who went to Dyer Co., about 1890 were Howell/Hal McClain and his younger brother, Charles "Charlie" McClain. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have information on them. Howell McClain was my grandfather, and Charlie was my great uncle. Thanks a lot.
Charlotte McClain Christensen

Elizabeth (Cozart) Williams Death Certificate 1868-1956

kaitysmom — 12 Oct 2007 4:32:12 GMT

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

Name: Elizabeth (Cozart) Williams
Age at Death: 87
Date of Birth: April 16, 1868 in Dyer County, TN.
Date of Death: February 16, 1956 in Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Jasper Cozart and Frances Harris

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Dewey Street Death Certificate 1927

kaitysmom — 12 Oct 2007 3:27:36 GMT

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

Name: Dewey Street
Age at Death: 28
Date of Birth: Date not listed, born in Dyer County, TN.
Date of Death: May 4, 1927 in Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: J.W. Street and Nancy Aldridge

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Payne family

MaryAshley51 — 10 Oct 2007 11:16:29 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!

Marrs/Hester Family

JUDYBRANDENBURG — 1 Mar 2005 7:36:06 GMT

I am looking for information on my Grandparents, Austin Thomas Marrs, born in 1877, died in 1966, and Lily May Hester Marrs, born in 1884 and died in 1935.
Austin was the son of Hugh Marrs and Martha J McCage Marrs.
I have no information at all about my grandmother, Lily May Marrs. They lived in Dyer County, Tennessee.

DR. J. B. Wilkerson

KHill60 — 2 Sep 2007 5:36:25 GMT

Looking for information about the family of Dr. Jerman (J. B.) WILKERSON and his wife Martha TAYLOR.

The family was in Dyer Co. TN in the 1880s and early 1890s and lived near Ro Ellen.

Son, William L. Wilkerson was the Dyer County Clerk in the late 1880s and has a biography in Goodspeed's History of Dyer Co.

Other children of Dr. J. B. and Martha Wilkerson were:
Alice who married an Unknown YOUNG
Meredith D.
Clarence
Herbert

Did any of the above children marry in Dyer Co.?
When did the family leave Dyer Co.?
Any descendants researching this family?
Thanks

Oakley Family in Dyer

franruddick1 — 30 Aug 2007 8:41:47 GMT

Does anyone know the religion of the Oakley family in Dyersburg?

Moseley family in Newbern

jbstrings12 — 29 Aug 2007 5:16:02 GMT

I am trying to find onformation on Isaac Newton moseley (may be spelled Mosely) who lived in the Newbern area around 1880-1900. I would like to know when he died. He married Mattie (Martha) Foster in 8/1867. He is my paternal great grandfather.

James Oliver and Adelia Fowlkes

KHill60 — 28 Aug 2007 10:58:10 GMT

Looking for parents of the following African American couple.

James Oliver married Adelia Fowlkes Dec 28, 1871 in Dyer Co.
They are on the 1880 Census of Dyer Co. and then moved to KY.

James b. March 1850 in VA
Adelia/Delia b. January 1857 in VA

Myrtle May (Lynn) Prince Death Certificate 1897-1919

kaitysmom — 23 Aug 2007 1:37:21 GMT

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

Name: Myrtle May (Lynn) Prince
Age at Death: 22
Date of Birth: April 1, 1897 in Kentucky
Date of Death: August 1, 1919 in Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Andy Lynn and Ida Thomas
Marital Status: Married

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

Maggie Ricks Death Certificate 1892-1917

kaitysmom — 23 Aug 2007 1:28:44 GMT

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

Name: Maggie Ricks
Age at Death: 25
Date of Birth: February 8, 1892 in Tennessee
Date of Death: August 17, 1917 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, TN.
Race: Colored
Parents: Harry Ricks and Rachel Woods

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

NEED FULL DEATH DATE AND OBIT FOR THE FOLLOWING

patriciastaley223 — 24 Jul 2007 10:30:18 GMT

I'm trying to obtain an obit. for the following if one exists but I don't know the full death date for the following.

Nancy McGill, died in 1904. Buried in Reboboth Cem. in Dyer Co.

Would there be a death certificate for her that early?

Any info. or help would be greatly appreciate!

Patricia

Jesse & Elizabeth {Nipper} Hall

WilliamLatham46 — 25 Jul 2007 4:18:23 GMT

Seeking info. about the Descendant's of Jesse & Elizabeth "Nipper" Hall, who settled in Dyer Co., Tenn. abt. 1836, from Wake Co., North Carolina! Jesse was born abt. 1798, and died Dec. 1853 in Dyer Co., Tenn. He had son's named; Caswell P., Soloman S., Robert A., Joseph J., and John Hall. Caswell P. born 1822, and Joseph J. Hall was born Mar. 7, 1834, died Apr. 11, 1879/1880 in Dyer Co., Newburn, Tenn., he was buried at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery, near Newburn, Tenn.! His wife was Malinda Catherine ? maiden name unknown. She was born Jan. 1837 in Tenn., died aft. 1900 in Dyer Co., Tenn.! Joseph J. & Malinda had John Oliver, Richard B., Laura Watson, Lugenie, and S. M. Hall. John Oliver first married Anne E. abt. 1874/75, in Gibson or Dyer Co., Tenn., they had three children, Iola, Jane, and Walter Lee Hall, born June 26, 1880. John O. married again on Sept. 24, 1890 in Dyer Co., Tenn. to Mollie Saxton. And they had ten children. Anyone working on this Hall Family line, please contact me at llatham@peoplepc.com
William G. Latham Jr.

Dyers in LaRue and Hardin Co. KY

RhodaFort — 14 Jul 2007 5:55:18 GMT

Is anyone familiar with Daniel W. Dyer, born in Virginia in 1819 and living in LaRue County Kentucky from 1850 until the end of his life. His wife was Hannah Booher. In the 1850 Census there is a John Dyer living in Hardin Co. with his wife Elvira (b. 1828 in Kentucky) and 2 year old son, James L. Dyer. John was born in Virginia in 1824. After this John disappears from census records. James L. Dyer turns up in 1870 working as a cabinet maker in Daniel W.'s LaRue county store. That same year, an Elvira (b. 1828 in Kentucky) is living in either Hardin or LaRue county as the wife of James A. Dyer (b. 1840 in Tennessee). One of their sons was Alfred Franklin Dyer.

I have 2 questions: Are John Dyer and Daniel W. Dyer brothers? I have no proof, but I believe they are. Are these Elviras the same woman? I am convinced that they are.

Is anyone else studying the Dyers of LaRue Co., KY? Does anyone know the connections between Daniel W., John, and the Dyers from Grainger Co., TN?

Any help would be appreciated.

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:27:29 GMT

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

You can email me at kkcem@blomand.net

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

Marriage Record for Joseph Pace

Doug Baker — 17 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a marriage record for Joseph Pace to Amanda S. ? sometime in before 1874

Hallum family

J. Whitten — 10 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Ferdinand/Fernando DeSoto Hallum, born 1823, to Morris Hallum and Nancy Marshall. Ferdinand married May 28, 1841 to Elizabeth Williams. He died 1853. Looking for further info on him.

obituary look up please on charles smith

JOANN SMITH — 7 Sep 2003 3:54:26 GMT

i am looking for information on my great grandfather, he was in dyersburg, tn when he died december 31,1931. his name was charlie h. smith, but death certificate says charles smith. his date of birth was 1869. any information would be appreciate, thanks a bunch in advance.

Death certificate (record) Allen, 1927

KennethAllen90 — 19 Jun 2007 1:31:27 GMT

How can I obtain a copy of death record or certificate on a Wilda Orena Allen. She died Apr., 1927. Her age was 1 yr., 6 mo, 10 days. Name of father was Leslie Allen. J. W. Curry Funeral Home. Services were held at Fairview. Place of death was Miston, TN.
Any info appreciated. Thank you

Area known as Blue Grass?

topperkerby — 14 Jun 2007 8:04:15 GMT

Was there an area in Dyer County known as Blue Grass in the early 1900's? The name is mentioned as the birthplace for several family members in personal records, but I can’t find any current reference to the name.

The cemetery section on the Dyer County GenWeb page includes a transcription for the Chic (aka Blue Grass) Cemetery. I'm curious if this could be the area they hailed from.

I also stumbled across a legal document in which the State of Arkansas took the State of Tennessee to court in 1940 over a formation on the banks of the Mississippi River known as Blue Grass Towhead. This area seems to coincide with the above-mentioned cemetery.

Are any local history buffs lurking around? I would greatly appreciate any information provided.

Thank you.

Rush Family in Tennessee

pkrjenkins2 — 13 Jun 2007 3:36:58 GMT

I would like to contact anyone looking for ancestors of Henderson Rush, b. 1874, in Henderson county, Tennessee. His father was James Rush, b. abt 1809 in North Carolina. Henderson (or Bud as he was called) was married to Margaret Elizabeth Rigsby (Lizzie); they were my great grandparents. They are buried in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN.

Please post a reply and perhaps we can get in touch.

REUNION ALERT> Dye, Boswell, Rice, Quinley, Avery, Connecting Families

ourtnfamilytree — 12 Jun 2007 6:43:43 GMT

Our Tennessee Family Tree Reunion
Oct 13, 2007 Kennett, Dunklin Co, MO
Contact me for information and tickets

JOHN GREEN THURMOND WILL

Pat Miller — 11 Nov 2005 8:03:57 GMT

I am looking for a will or any other information on John Green Thurmond B abt 1785 D abt 1840 married 2nd wife Ann Louisa Nancy Sturgis. Information gathered states he owned 200 acres in Dyer county. He died at Forked Deer River in Dyer County. His children were Erasmus Darwin (buried in the Thurmond Cemetery in Halls), Alfred Sturgis, Mary Jane, John Hermodius, Tobias Phillip, Pulaski Aldolphus, Orvelle Lee and Columbus Lafayette. The only children buried in TN was Erasmus and Orvelle

Cemetery Lookup Please?

pjstreiff — 22 May 2007 1:41:59 GMT

Can anyone do a cemetery lookup for my great-grandfather William Thomas Harris, 8 Aug 1864 - 14 Oct 1892?

He had a picture taken at a studio from Union, TN but I cannot find his grave in Obion county. I'm hoping he may be buried in a nearby county.

Thanks in advance,
Phil

Daniel T Sawyer (husband of Betty Jones and Clara J)

crvines — 14 May 2007 2:06:43 GMT

In the 1920 U S Census of Dyer County, Tennessee, transcribed by Sheri Ford and proofed by Tom Ford (http://www.rootsweb.com/~tndyer/1920census/189a-191b.txt), Daniel T is listed with wife (Clara J) and children (Pug, Nell, Robert, Marscella, and Nettie). Don't know what happened to Bettie or who is the mother of Nell, Robert, Marscella or Nettie.

I don't know anything about Daniel's parents, but Betty was the daughter of Samuel Hall Jones and Mary Jane Vaden.

Can anyone clarify this for me.

Merryweather's Ferry

EllenRowanT — 14 May 2007 2:39:44 GMT

Several years ago I communicated with a man in Dyer County who was writing a book about the Civil War in Dyer County. My GGgrandfather was killed during a skirmish at Merryweather Ferry. In switching computers, I lost the e-mails with the directions to the location. Now, I plan to be in Dyer County in a week or so and would like to visit the spot. Can someone help me? Please e-mail me directly at ellenrt@cox.net. Thanks.

Boyd Family

DanielRay_R — 30 Apr 2007 9:19:53 GMT

Looking for anyone that would have any information on James E Boyd b 1892 d 1968 and his wife Cordelia b 1895 d 1971 i have reason to believe that Cordelia was a sister of my great grandfather James Alvin Sellers both born in gibson county

Benjamin Farmer & Emily Parrish

Linda Farmer — 7 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information about the ancestors and descendents of Benjamin F Farmer and Emily J Parrish, married in Dyer County on 11-6-1865. Also, where did they live prior to and following Dyer County?
Thanks for any information you can share.

Charles Houston Holt Death Certificate 1878-1954

kaitysmom — 10 Apr 2007 10:31:47 GMT

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

Name: Charles Houston Holt
Age at Death: 76
Date of Birth: September 21, 1878 in Missouri
Date of Death: November 13, 1954 in Finley, Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Richard Holt and Elizabeth Ross

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

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

Will Do Look Ups!!

Stephens, William b.abt 1795 KY m. Eliza Trotter 1829 Mo

RonaldRussell30 — 7 Apr 2007 7:06:05 GMT

Looking for any info on William Stephens b. abt 1795 M. Eliza Trotter, Marion Co., Mo. 1829 she was b. abt 1805 KY.
Were in Obion Co. census 1830 with 1 M & 1 F less than 5.
Were in Dyer Co. census 1840 with additional children.
The disappear in subsequent census info.

Info on Lancy Pinckley

rlb591 — 7 Apr 2007 5:51:17 GMT

I am looking for info on Lancy Pinckley. She married M.E.Epperson in Dyer County on Aug. 4, 1897. She had three girls, Minnie Way Epperson and Ora Epperson and Myrtle Epperson. Lancy married for a second time to a possible Ferrell(sp). Lancy was my great-grandmother and I am looking for any info on her or her first husband.

Elvis Thedford Death Certificate 1923-1923

kaitysmom — 30 Mar 2007 1:15:40 GMT

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

Name: Elvis Thedford
Age at Death: 12 days
Date of Birth: July 14, 1923 in Tennessee
Date of Death: July 26, 1923 in Bogota, Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: A. D. Thedford and Ethel Schoolfield

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

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

Will Do Look Ups!!

Robert Homer Marlowe Death Certificate 1892-1953

kaitysmom — 22 Mar 2007 10:24:13 GMT

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

Name: Robert Homer Marlowe
Age at Death: 60
Date of Birth: December 18, 1892 in Tennessee
Date of Death: October 22, 1953 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: John T. Marlowe and Margaret E. Scarborough

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

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

Will Do Look Ups!!

Palestine cemetery

gwinnybug1 — 21 Aug 2006 5:17:03 GMT

Wondering if the cemetery was much larger and if so how far did it reach? Also was there a cemetery there in the same area for a family named Bruce? My Binkley's are buried in Palestine and I was told my GG grandfather is buried in a Bruce family cemetery. just down the road but I cannot find it. MyGg died about 1908 and Palestine cemetery was established in 1840. He also help start the church there in 1880's or 90's , so I wonder why he would be buried in a different area, unless the Bruce cem. connects to the Palestine cemetery. Sure hope somebody knows something about the history of that area and the families--Binkley, Cleek,Swanner,Pulley,Bailey and more. ps- I heard that Curry's funeral home was first located in the same building in dyersburg that now houses General Appliance and furniture.

Father: Jack Henson & Grandfather: Luther Henson

Kathey Thornton (HENSON) — 23 Aug 2006 4:28:03 GMT

Any information on my Family History, please.
Nymn- 1888-1971
Luther Henson 1885-1938
Jack Henson 1916-1985

Information on Grandfather: Dyer Co. Sheriff, Luther Henson?
Shoot & Killed?

Me: Kathey J. Henson born 1953 in Michigan

Snow or Alsobrook families

KathyCollins47 — 8 Apr 2006 3:24:55 GMT

I'm looking for any info on the Snow or Alsobrook families that might have been i this area in the 1800's.

Luther Henson Death Certificate 1883-1938

kaitysmom — 18 Dec 2006 6:36:13 GMT

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

Name: Luther Henson
Age at Death: 54
Date of Birth: June 20, 1883 in Tennessee
Date of Death: May 12, 1938 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Isaac Henson and mother not listed

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian/RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Tennessee Counties
Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Tennessee Counties
Have Access to many Tennessee Sources

WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

Tombstone for Fannie Hicks?

topperkerby — 6 Mar 2007 1:22:47 GMT

Does anyone have access to cemetery transcriptions in Dyer County? I am looking for Fannie Rives Hicks, who may have died about 1896 or 1897.

Fannie's husband's name was Arlando Hicks. I have located Arlando's first wife, Georgeanne Nelson Hicks, in Chic Cemetery, but can't find Fannie. I've been through the Dyer County GenWeb site cemetery section, but don't know of any other online transcriptions.

I'm hoping a local history or genealogy society may have compiled a book of cemetery transcriptions. I would greatly appreciate a lookup. Thank you! :-)

newspapers in late 1890's,cemetary info

RamonaLinkous — 27 Feb 2007 12:39:14 GMT

Anyone know if Dyer Co had a newspaper in 1898 ?
I am trying to find more information on someone who died on Sept 28,1898 .Stone reads that she was born June 27,1880.
L.S.Vaughan ,wife of J.B. Vaughan died on Sept 28,1898 and I need to find more info on her,who was her husband etc ?She is buried in Palestine Cemetary with Mrs J.A.Pittman,stone says SISTERS at bottom.
Has the cemetary or newspapers got information that would tell who paid for her funeral,plot etc ? What her husbands full name was?
I believe this to be the 1st wife of my Great Uncle Jerome( Rome) Vaughn but need proof.
Can anyone help ?Thanks , Ramona

McKelvey's 1900 Dyer Co. TN Census

genaemisegger — 15 Sep 2005 7:05:12 GMT

Found 1900 Census Dyer Co. TN., District 13
Mckelvey, Frank b. Sept 1857 TN Farmer
Mollie b. Aug 1860 TN
Mary b. Apr 1885 TN
Pearl b. Dec. 1886 TN
Mattie b. Jan. 1889 TN
Rosy b. Feb 1891 TN
John b. Apr 1898 TN
They were married 18 yrs. at this time. They had 6 children - 5 living. Both Frank and Mollie's parents were born TN.
Pearl is my grandmother m. John Jackson (J.D.) Dunnavent 1902-03 prob. Dyer Co.TN. John Frank and Catherine M. (Carry) Twins b. Jun. 1904, Mattie Irene b. 1907 all born Dyer Co. TN. They show up on 1910 Dyer Co. census. This family also had 3 more children Myrtle Frances, Bennie David b. 1920 and William Henry b. Mar. 1923 New Madrid Co. MO. Pearl d. 1929 in or around Augusta, Woodriff Co. AR. John d. 1959 Jackson or Craighead Co. AR. Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated. Parents of Frank McKelvey or Mollie (may be Smith) I have not been able to find.
Thanks
Retha
E-mail genaemisegger@charter.net

calling all descendants of Rawley or Raleigh Madding (1789-1855)

davyjones — 26 Feb 2007 2:49:40 GMT

Hello Madding/Roberson cousins,
The grave marker of Rawley Madding (1785-1855) was recently discovered in an overgrown, abandoned cemetery in the Bailey Springs area near Florence, Alabama. Rawley was born in Pittsylvania Co. VA, served in the War of 1812 and moved to Maury Co. in the 1820s where he lived until his death. He had 19 living children at the time of his death through marriages to Sally Mays and Sally Bridgeman. Many of these children ended up in N. AL, W. TN and W. KY including my own 3rd grandmother Anne T. Madding Roberson (wife of Wm. "Billy" Roberson) and many descendants lived (or still live) in the Obion Chapel area between Troy and Hornbeak, with other groups in Lake & Dyer Co., Fulton Co. KY etc... A young Eagle Scout candidate, Davis Faulkner and his family, friends etc.. in the Florence, AL area are cleaning up, refencing, marking and preserving the cemetery and are planning to hold a dedication ceremony this Memorial Day. They are also looking for funds to help in the restoration of the cemetery (particularly refencing). Please contact me if you are interested in this project. Attached is a photo of Rawley's marker (long thought to have been buried in Maury Co. in an unmarked grave). This is a great project and they have already obtained historic cemetery designation from the State of Alabama. Only about 4 graves are still marked in this cemetery after 160 or so hard years! Help preserve our ancestor's memory for future generations!
I have a small packet of info that I can snail mail if interested.
This link will also take you to my posted info at the rootsweb world connect project:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=dajones&I11.x=...
Thanks, David Jones in Richmond, MI, 4th great grandson of Rawley and Sally Mays Madding

John D, or John David Bradford & Jennie or Jane Unknown

JeanetteCorrea — 25 Feb 2007 4:34:24 GMT

John David or David John Bradford was married date unknown to Jennie or Jane unknown b.1844, married about 1863 in TN.
They had 3 kids, Millie or Mary b 1865, Angner Algie Bradford (this is a family name, Alginon)b 1864 and David John Bradford Jr. b 1869. In 1870 census Jennie apprears in
Dyersburg, Dyer, Tennessee, no man in the home.
On 02 Feb 1872, in Dyer County Tennessee, Jennie Jane Bradford married John M Ledbetter b 1836 KY, they then moved to Lauderdale Tennessee, where I find them all in the census using the last name of Ledbetter.
David John Bradford Jr. married in 1893 Mattie Brandon b 1871, daughter of John D and Marth J Brandon of Carroll TN.J
David and Mattie are in Henderson Tennessee in the 1900 census, before moving on to Texas.
Does anyone know anything about the father and mother, John D and Jennie Jane Bradford?
John D Bradford was supposed to be a conferate officer killed at the battle of New Orleans, if this is true who do the kids born after 1865 really belong to? I believe he may have been a confederate soldier but obviously was not killed in the war, but may have died in Dyer Co TN between 1868-1870. Or he just up and left his family.
Any help is appreciated. You can email me direct at gasladysocal@msn.com.
Thank You, Jeanette

Peter T Hickman in AR 1832 ANYONE??

gsdmoonshadow — 21 Feb 2007 3:19:14 GMT

I need ANY information on Peter T Hickman. He is found in Quachita, AR in 1832 & 1833 as participant in trial over salt works with a William Hickman and son William P Hickman.
I believe that Peter T ended up in Sevier Co., AR (where the salt works were) and see that 8 separate land purchases between 1837-1839..Supposedly he was buying up timber land around the salt works for fuel to run the salt works.
I have not been able to discover where he was born..it could be either AL or TN.
Would appreciate ANY help on this mystery man.
Licia Babb
gsdmoonshadow@aol.com

BRYAN/ COX/ REDDING

Robyn Sheets — 3 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on John Quincy Adams BRYAN, b. abt 1860 in KY, married to Lucy REDDING, b. abt 1861 in VA married abt 1875. They lived in Dyer Co., TN. John and Lucy (my ggrandparents) had 8 children: Marshall s., Luther E., Jennie Francis, Mattie E., Oscar F., Eve M, Mamie Louella and Orange. John BRYAN had brothers named Frank, and Rubert. Lucy REDDING had siblings named John, Allen, Nancy, Maggie, Jennie and Kenny. Related surnames to these families
are: LUTHY, COX, DAVIS, THOMASON,OLDS, PACE, MCNEIL, MOSLEY.

Fannie Rives & Arlando Hicks

topperkerby — 5 Feb 2007 7:50:11 GMT

I am trying to locate information on Fannie Rives. She married Arlando Hicks on 30 Oct 1887 in Dyer County, TN. Arlando later married a woman named Jane Bradshaw (09 Jul 1897) in Dyer County, TN.

In the 1900 Census from Dyer County, there is a Fronie B. Wales/Walls living with Arlando and Jane. She is listed as his stepdaughter. From Fronie's age and the marriage dates listed above, it seems Fronie may have been Fannie's daughter.

Can anyone confirm whether or not Fannie had a daughter named Fronie? If Fannie was previously married, can anyone tell me more about it?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you kindly! :-)

GEORGE KIMBRO and Rebecca Elvira CROCKETT

ozomaha — 28 Jan 2007 10:26:37 GMT

George KIMBRO married Rebecca Elvira Crockett in Gibson County
Tennesse February 25, 1839.

Rebecca(the daughter of Davy Crockett) is my maternal great-great grandmother.

Our family would like to find more about George Kimbro's family.

Ron Osborn, Omaha, NE 402-553-6780 ronoz@cox.net
Aileen Osborn, Kearney, NE 308-237-9321 akosborn@frontiernet.net

Thank you.