Gibson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cartwright

SEP28 — 2009-10-18 21:55:03Z

Patricia;
In checking this afternoon, I think I find where Cynitha had an uncle that was in Weakley Co TN in the 1830's, may that is why she is up there in the area to have married Thomas Cartwright. Also I have her brother marrying a sister to Thomas Cartwright.
Pat
McNairy Co TN
pcwjones@att.net

Re: Joseph (Joe) R. Davis

harr6248 — 2009-10-16 22:47:03Z

Hello Jim,
Yes this address is still good. Nice to hear from someone. I would appreciate any information you can provide. John Needham Davis was my great-grandfather. I look forward to hearing from you. Dana

Re: Joseph (Joe) R. Davis

JamesTNewell — 2009-10-16 14:13:03Z

Dana -- this is an old post that I just happened to run across, but I'll try sending you a file on Lydia C. Newell if this is still a good email address. Regards, Jim N.

Re: Benjamin Franklin Jarrell (1865-1933);Tn

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 2009-10-08 12:40:44Z

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Tx, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <>< 2 Chron. 7:14

Re: Benjamin Franklin Jarrell (1865-1933);Tn

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 2009-10-08 12:39:53Z

Do you have a name and an e-mail address for her?

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Tx, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <>< 2 Chron. 7:14

Re: Benjamin Franklin Jarrell (1865-1933);Tn

WileyAlston_Jarrell — 2009-10-08 12:37:35Z

I've tried five times to contact you via e-mail but you've never responded.

I'd really like to get some data from you so I\we can reasonably research Rebecca.

Wiley Alston Jarrell
15610 Edenvale
Friendswood Tx, 77546
wajarrell@earthlink.net
281-482-3671 <>< 2 Chron. 7:14

Re: Sanders of Gibson Co., TN

psfparadise — 2009-10-06 15:39:00Z

I am looking for info on my Sanders line. There were in NC, Rutherford Co., TN then Gibson Co. TN. Charles Pope Sullivan m. Mary M Sanders, dau of Marshall Hale Sanders, son of Phillip Sanders. Does any of those nnames ring a bell?
Any info would be appreciated.
Patricia Sullivan Foster

Re: Dr. J. L. Jerrell

psfparadise — 2009-10-06 15:26:17Z

I am still reseaarching the Jerrell family in Gibson Co. I do not have much info but I am still looking for the family of Rebecca Jerrell

Re: Benjamin Franklin Jarrell (1865-1933);Tn

psfparadise — 2009-10-06 15:04:21Z

I never heard back and was wondering if you could give my contact info to the researcher. I am still researching Rebecca Jerrell and have found none of her ancestors that I can verify. Any help would be appreciated.
Patricia Sullivan Foster

Re: Ben A. Pate Gibson Co. in 1830-50?

psfparadise — 2009-10-06 14:39:22Z

I am looking for the family of Penelope Pate who lived in Gibson Co in this same time. She married Robert Melton in 1844. Any info would be appreciated.
Patricia Sullivan foster

Re: Cartwright

psfparadise — 2009-10-06 14:29:00Z

I know this is an old post but hope there are still some Cartwright researchers out there. I am decended from George Henry Cartwright, Arebelle Melton, Eula Kate Cartwright in this line. I have information on this family and some of the other Cartwrights.
Patricia Sullivan Foster

Re: ELISHA WOLLARD ROGERS

BobRogers727 — 2009-09-25 00:24:36Z

Wow! That's great! Real evidence, that's what I like. Thank you. It doesn't happen to mention where he is buried does it? I have a picture of Rilla's head stone but nothing on Elisha.

Re: Lebon Family

jameslgreen1 — 2009-09-24 02:03:20Z

Hello
I am a descendant via Issac Labon's daughter Malea. She was the child of Issac and his Chickasaw Indian wife.(named Chickasaw Woman). Malea married a Cooper and my gr gr father was Wilson Cooper. He was born in Bedford county, TN and died in Dyer county in the early 1900's.

I know only that Malea was born on a small barrier island off
the SC or Ga. coastline. She and her husband died in Settlement,Sweetgrass,Montana which was an Indian reservation in the end of the 1800's.
Isaac Was also in E TN in the late 1770's he was a signator on the "Men of Holston" petition in 1777(?).
Hope this helps.

Gibson county brick wall

trouble1964 — 2009-09-23 23:53:05Z

My grandmother was Frances Eloise Wilkes, b. 28 July 1918 in Gibson County TN, and died 4 Feb 1992 in Lowndes County MS.

Her parents were John Martin Wilkes, b. 11 Nov 1884 in TN and died 16 Dec 1940. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer TN, along with his wife Anna Mae West, b. 14 Mar 1885 in TN, died 15 Feb 1968 in MS.
John Martin Wilkes supposedly committed suicide, but I don't know any other details. I have found census records and draft registery that keeps him in Gibson County TN throughout his life.

His parents were John M Wilks (note different spelling), b. 1860 and died 12 April 1920. He is buried in Rutherford Cemetery, Gibson County TN. He married Mozella "Duck" Potter (she was also called Ella) 2 May 1880 in Gibson County, TN. They also had a daughter Zula B Wilkes. Mozella married a man named Johnathan Fisher in 1897 in Gibson County. She was born in 1857 and died in 1942.

John M Wilks' POSSIBLE father was also named John M Wilkes (note spelling). He was born 1835 in Gibson County TN. He married Mary Thomas (b. 1840) 21 April 1858. They also had a daughter Elizabeth. I have no other information on their dates of death.

This John M Wilkes (b. 1835) was the son of John Wilkes (1792-1873) and Mary "Polly" Orrell Halliburton (1801-1852). There is a small private cemetery in the woods in Gibson County with the several family members buried there. Mozella Potter's brother is buried there, which leads me to believe I am on the right track at making the paternal connection. There are pictures of some of the stones on the Gibson County Historical society website but they are not dated, and the complete cemetery is not photographed. I would love to know the transcriptions of these stones and see current photos, but I digress.

I'm trying to verify that John M Wilks is the father of John Martin Wilkes. I have been unable to document that information. I would also like to know the circumstances of John Martin's suicide. My grandmother suffered from depression and anxiety and I am wondering if he did as well. I'd also like to know if the M stands for Martin or Marcus, as there are both names in the family.

Anyone that can offer any information or clues would be greatly appreciated!

Jude Odom family of Gibson co.

wardrop173 — 2009-09-22 00:05:55Z

Looking for some information on Jude Odom,He was on the 1870 Census in Rutherford, Gibson co.,and he was about 32
years old. I think his name was Shadrack J Odom, born 1843 in Cannon Co. he had a wife Sarah (Foster) , born abt 1851 and she was 19 years old. They had one child David age 3 on the Census. I am trying to find a death date for Sarah Odom,(Foster-maiden name) or a birth date for this Sarah who was Sarah Foster of Cherokee decent in Gibson co. Her father was Adam Foster and her mother was Sarah Foster. Also any birthdate on Shadrack Jarman Odom or deathdate would be a added plus.

Jim

Foster family of Gibson co.

wardrop173 — 2009-09-21 23:55:55Z

Looking for some information on the Adam Foster family in Gibson. Adam Foster, born 1810, lived in Rutherford, Gibson co., in 1870. His wife was Sarah Foster, born abt 1814. They had a daughter Mary abt 15, and a daughter Cynthia abt 11. Sarah Foster was of Cherokee decent. If anybody knows about this family it would be a added plus.

Jim

"Family Reminences" Legrand Jones

branbec — 2009-09-20 22:31:41Z

Does anyone know where I can purchase this book?

Re: Dunagan and Climer Cemeteries

fayrita54 — 2009-09-19 19:56:18Z

I found this cemetery. It's only one cemetery and it's called the "Clanton Family Cemetery". It is in Madison County but is close to the Gibson county line. It was in the area I thought it was. I found both of my great grandparents there.

Correction to My Reply Re: Living McCoy Descendants

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2009-09-13 13:51:27Z

Sorry for the typo error. I meant to say Pearl OR Lily/Lillie instead of 'of'. s.

Re: Living McCoy Descendants

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2009-09-13 13:50:16Z

Dear Tim, I don't know about the Madison County McCoy Cemetery. (I just found the Madison County History website, though and look forward to browsing there). I know that Miller and his girls lived near Cades, Gibson, TN which is just north of Milan. My husband, who is a McCoy descendent, remembers visiting one of Lockey's sisters (Pearl of Lily/Lillie), probably in mid to late 1930s in that community.
I don't like to write anything I don't know about precisely, but I think some of our McCoys came to Gibson county from McNairy County.(Straight up Highway 45, eh?) If you are interested in any of that story, let me know and I will tidy up my thoughts.

Re: Lillie May McCOY, (14 Apr 1888, Milan)

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2009-09-13 13:41:38Z

Dear Fran, I will look back over my records and see if I find a James. Thanks for your quick response. shirley.

Re: Correction to My Correction Re: Living McCoy Descendants

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2009-09-15 17:51:55Z

I was just told that the sisters to Lockie (McCoy) Cobb were not Lily and Pearl, but probably Hassie and Lily Pearl who married Varner/Vernon White in Gibson County, May 1918. Verner and Lily are listed in Gibson County, 1920 Census with a daughter, Katherine, age two months (this would mean born Nov 1919, as census was January 1920).
In 1930, they are living in Memphis, TN and in addition to Katherine, age 10, have a daughter whose name appears to be Wilbur, age 2.
I am sure they returned to Gibson County, and I search for any descendents of Katherine and her sister. I believe Katherine was in a Milan nursing home in late 2000s - maybe 2005/2006? Any leads will be appreciated.

Re: Lillie May McCOY, (14 Apr 1888, Milan)

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2009-09-11 14:44:01Z

Dear Gibson Researcher,
My husband descends from Lockie McCoy, m. Nathaniel Sylvester Cobb and lived in Walnut Grove community near Cades/Milan, Gibson, TN.
I think Lockie had two sisters; Pearl and Lily/Lillie? and they were the daughters of Abraham Miller McCoy. Lockie died in early 1900s. I have been searching for the descendents of sisters Pearl and Lily, but don't know who they married.
Your entry may be our Lily/Lillie. Thanks. S.C. McKenzie

Re: Living McCoy Descendants

ShirleyMcKenzie31 — 2009-09-11 14:37:24Z

Dear McCoy Researcher, My husbands grandmother was Lockie McCoy, daughter of Abraham Miller McCoy of Gibson County. I think Lockie had one, maybe two sisters; no known males. They are near Cades/Milan ca 1900.

I am searching for descendents of the sisters. I think their names may have been Pearl and Lily. One married a White. If you have found any of them in your searches, could you share? I will do the same, although it appears you have done a thorough job.

Happy Hunting, S. C. McKenzie

"Gibson County, Tn., Illustrated" W.P. Greene 1901

branbec — 2009-09-16 03:33:25Z

Want to buy this book if anyone has it for sale or if you know where I can purchase one I would appreciate the information.

Re: CHAMBERLAIN OF TENNESSEE

judyvillecco — 2009-09-13 08:10:59Z

There is another Andrew b 1806 d 1833 father was Jeremiah mother Margaret Carmichael hid wife was Mary Cardwell they had a son named Jeremiah

Re: Bell family

rmemazz — 2009-09-07 23:16:56Z

I am still interested in sharing Bell family [Wilson County TN 1840's] information

Re: Malone family of Gibson co., West TN 1840

jameslgreen1 — 2009-08-24 02:19:37Z

There was a Malone family who lived in Humboldt.The father was a local Judge. I think his name was Fowler Malone? He had 2 sons Reed and Joe. This Judge Malone, might be a descendant of the Malone you mentioned? He was a colorful character and was always referred to as "Judge Malone".
Hope this will help.
regards,
J Green

Re: John and David Mays

kpmcknatt — 2009-09-06 04:21:07Z

i am interested in any info that you may have on Jeremiah Mays who married a Sabra. I show that in an 1880 census that jeremiah mays in marion, Al was married to Sabra and had three children: elizabeth, benjamin, and a four month old daughter. I believe that this four month old daughter was Lilly Mays who married marvin ferdinand pounders. Their child, thurman pounders was my great grandfather. thanks

Re: John KIMBRO

botsugomitsukai — 2009-08-26 18:13:12Z

I know this post is extremely old, but I've just discovered it and would love to know if you've found any other information about John Pope Kimbro. He was my great grandfather as well, but I don't have any information at all on his ancestors and much of what I have on other branches of the family is incomplete. Anything you're able to share would be appreciated.

Episcopal Church

clue2find — 2009-09-18 05:34:52Z

Where was the Church of the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Trenton? Does it still exist?

Re: Lillie May McCOY, (14 Apr 1888, Milan)

franmrlo — 2009-09-11 16:37:43Z

Thank you for your response to my old query. My grandmother Lillie May McCoy is not a sibling of Lockie McCoy. Her father was James F. McCoy. I do not know the name of James' father, possibly Abraham is a sibling. If you know the name of Abraham's father and other siblings, if James is listed it could be beneficial for us to share our individual McCoy research. Fran in CA

Re: Bell family

savannagal — 2009-09-08 19:16:18Z

Unfortunately, I have very little info on my Bell side of the family. Christopher Columbus Bell was my great grandfather. His son Mack Millin Bell was my grandfather. Christopher died in Missouri and Mack died in Trenton, TN. I have a few other details, but not much else. I didn't know that side of my family and have had little luck getting started. Anything you are willing to share would be much appreciated.

Re: James L. CANNON

mbaker150 — 2009-09-10 13:36:42Z

...Sorry I don't have any info to share on your James L Cannon.
I am Gr. Gr.Granddaughter to Meredith A Wheeler who married Amanda L Cannon. If you have any info on that side of the family to share I'd be grateful.
Thanks...

Re: Crowders & Kings

cheever21 — 2009-09-18 20:02:35Z

Hi Susan,

In your posts you wrote:
I only have 1 King family in Gibson County, William R. King, the rest- my husband's family, are all in Hardeman. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the names you mentioned. I don't have a copy of the early TN marriages of King brides, only 2 pages of grooms.

My Grandmother's maiden name was, Jerusha Adeline King. Birth: Nov. 2, 1861
Death: March, 1948
She married my grandfather, Henry Dickson Maxedon. They lived in McNairy County, Tnn.
I'm wondering if she was related to your husband's family.
Thank You,
Elizabeth Cheever

Re: Looking for Will Climer

LauraMorales62 — 2009-09-18 01:50:54Z

I have information regarding the climers, please email me at lamorales@ameritech.net.
My grandfather's mother is also Nancy Barber.
Thanks,

Re: Hubbard Gillespie McWhirter

jesseowenmcwhirter — 2009-09-10 23:11:12Z

Aaron Elihu McWhirter b.1814 in SC m. is said to be his father he is buried at Bald knob cemetery Lawrence county Alabama. He married Ruth Ann McWhirter a 3rd. cousin daughter of Henry McWhirter of Lincoln county Tn.On the McWhirter family dna project we match the Gillespie dna for some reason we have a connection.
Jesse McWhirter
jomac@vallnet.com

Obit lookup of Shadrack J Odam/Odom

wardrop173 — 2009-09-14 00:46:17Z

Looking for a death lookup of Shadrack Jarman Odam/Odom, born in 1844 in Cannon co,Tennessee. I think he died in Gibson co, circa 1880 to 1890 appox. In the 1870 Census he was in Rutherford co, and was known as Jude Odam, and his wife was Sarah, and a son David age 3. He had another son in 1872 I think in Rutherford.Any information would be great.

Jim

Yarberry, 1875

ayholtin1 — 2009-08-11 05:18:55Z

Susan E. Yarberry married John H. Lowery in Gibson Co. in April 1875. The 1900 Census gives her birth date as August 1858. Some records say she was born Arkansas; others say Tennessee.

I have found an Arkansas census record for 1870 which lists an A. Yarberry, b. 1832, TN; wife Jane Yarberry, b. 1833, TN; daughter Rebecca b. 1856, TN; Elizabeth Yarberry, b. 1858, AR; and Andrew Yarberry, b. 1865, AR.

She could have gone back to visit the grandparents, or other relatives, and met Lowery and married in Gibson Co. or maybe was living with grandparents.

Does this family sound familiar to anyone?

Lebon Family

tilghman79 — 2009-09-12 08:30:12Z

I am searching for information on Isaac Labon b. 1705. Any information would be great. Thanks

Re: KEATHLEY/PIPKIN/CARAWAY;ca1830

carlamercado — 2009-09-12 21:47:52Z

Saw mention of your Judith Ireson.
Searching for ancestry of my gr, gr grandfather: James H. Ireson. Stationed in Baton Rouge in War of 1812. Married Adams Co, MS girl, Hannah Ireson and stayed there. Can't take him back but know there are many Iresons early on. If anything sounds familiar, please let me know.

Re: Churchville Gray Clifft

kwclifft — 2009-08-26 23:02:30Z

Yes, While I was researching where his father John died and was buried I ran across some info about him living with Churchville Gray Clifft for a time in Gibson county before he CG moved south to LA. I have since found a copy of his death cert. (John's) and it tells when he died, why and where he is buried. Send me a email and I will forward some of that info to you. My link to him is thru my gggrandfather and CG's brother George. kwclifft@yahoo.com

Chamberlain

mchamberlain151 — 2009-09-07 16:52:02Z

Looking for info on Jesse C Chamberlain born around 1865.
Lived in Lavinia area early 1900s. Moved to Humboldt area somewhere between 1910 1920.Wife named Clem. Sons Carley Carver,Ollie Garland. Died in Humboldt Dec. 1950.

Re: Churchville Gray Clifft

mmurf101 — 2009-08-27 01:13:29Z

OK! We are so very excited-sending you a picture also

Re: Churchville Gray Clifft

mmurf101 — 2009-08-25 03:29:18Z

We are looking for the same person, please feel respond with more info about your family. I do know that the cemetery is close to Miliam. Churchville is my ggrandfather.

Martha (Unknown) Flowers 1850

mjanewhit — 2009-09-12 22:02:05Z

I have a widow, Martha Flowers, on the 1850 census in Gibson Co., Tennessee living between two brothers of Jacob Flowers. They are Jacob, Jr. and Hillary Flowers. Martha has 10 children listed: Elizabeth, Thomas P., Mary, Lee, Madison, Harvey, Matilda, William, Amanda L., and Martha born 1849. Her "Flowers" husband must have died around late 1848 or 1849. Any clues who the spouse is?

Re: Correction to My Correction Re: Living McCoy Descendants

LuckyCharm65 — 2009-09-15 19:05:12Z

HI,
Sorry, at this time I have not come across those names in my search. Good luck in your research. I would recommend requesting files from the Tennessee State library.

Tim

Re: Living McCoy Descendants

LuckyCharm65 — 2009-09-13 17:10:19Z

I do know that my family lived in Gibson county for several years, but, am not aware of your descendants being connected to my family. I would not totally rule a connection out until more information is found. I would suggest checking with the Gibson county library genealogy section and trying to find probate records, like wills, land grants, etc. I do recall a Lillie McCoy being a member of the Holly Springs church, where one of my great uncle was a member. This church is no longer around, but, I believe the membership book is in the Dyer County library.
There is also a Dyer county genealogy site through rootsweb and a Madison county site as well.

Tim

Tim

Re: Living McCoy Descendants

LuckyCharm65 — 2009-09-11 15:11:33Z

I came across a McCoy cemetary, which I think is in Madison county. There is an E.M. McCoy born May 16, 1860 and died in April 7, 1885. There are a few other McCoys in this cemetary. Would this be your relation?

Tim

Johnson, Hannah, Adcock - House in Humboldt

bishopblankenship — 2009-09-17 04:20:00Z

Im trying to find out some details on the house at the corner of 19th and Osborne Street (210 North 19th). I know one of the previous owners (Hildred Eubanks Climer). I have done a search on the deeds to when the home was built. It would have been built between circa 1905 and 1907. The land and property was owned and sold by W.H. McKnight. The first owner was Mary Johnson from Carroll County. The next owner was a Mary Hannah, later deed mentioned her as Mary Hannah Adcock. Im trying to trace these familes, to no avail yet. Any pictures or information would be great. Thanks for your help.