Hardeman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WALKER, GATES

LaurelGorman — 28 Sep 2008 6:47:47 GMT

Looking for information on the family of John WALKER and Sarah Elizabeth GATES. Children: Rhoda WALKER b. 1806 Hardeman Co. TN., William WALKER b. 1819 Hardeman Co. TN., Sarah WALKER b. 1814 Hardeman Co. TN., John WALKER b. 1815 Topisaw, Pike Co. MS., Elizabeth Jane WALKER b. 30 Nov 1816. Topisaw, Pike Co. MS d. 11 Oct 1898 m. William Davis LANGSTON 31 May 1838., Mary WALKER b. 1819 Topisaw, Pike Co. MS., Elisha WALKER b. 1827 Topisaw, Pike Co. MS.

Looking for info on Flowers/Russom from TN

dillingham58buford — 17 Jul 2008 3:38:52 GMT

Does anybody know a Miss Russom that marriage a Rufe Flowers before 1859 in TN? They had a daughter named Rebecca Jane that married Bunk Johnson. Rebecca & Bunk are my great grandparents, but I can't find anything on on Rebecca parents. I think Bunk Johnson is from Hardeman Co, but don't know about the others.

Grand Junction, Tn 1881-1893

smithsandra1 — 27 Aug 2008 4:53:33 GMT

I am looking for a census that contains the following families : Johnson , Hunt, & Mcgar/ewell/euel family.
Acording to Cora Johnson-Scott 's obituary, she was born in Grand Junction , Tn & her brother William also. Also looking for the parents of Alp/Alfred/alf hunt born in 1881 in Tn & Austin/Charley/Oscar Mcgar/ewell/euel. Cora was born on Feb.18, 1892.

Wagon Trains / Robertson Deaths?

lydiawood18 — 22 Aug 2008 4:07:28 GMT

Much of my family research comes back to rely on the mysterious wagon train my g-g-grandfather, R. Frank Hodnett, is said to have traveled on with his mother, half brother, and step-father. This took place some time in the 1850's- 1860's.

The story goes that Frank and his family set out from Georgia for an unknown western location. His step-father, Mr. Robertson, took ill in Tennessee. Frank's mother, M.A.(We only have her initials, no full or maiden name), stopped in Tennessee with her family to care for Mr. Robertson. The wagon train continued on, and Mr. Robertson eventually went on to die. The first record I have for any of them is 1870, and by then Frank is 17. M.A. never remarried.

Is there anyway of knowing what wagon trains went through the Hardeman county area? We know this one originated in Georgia, but no idea exactly where.

Also, I'm hoping I can possibly find a death record for our mysterious Mr. Robertson. He is not directly related, but having his name may greatly help find early records for R. Frank Hodnett.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Desc. of Henry W. BROWN

bmurphy152 — 25 Aug 2008 5:18:54 GMT

Looking for any possible family connections to a Henry W. Brown b. SC abt. 1795,Co. unk. Henry married unk. in Humphry Co. Tn. Abt. 1815. After 6 children born in Humphry Co., family moved to Hardeman Co. Tn. Abt. 1828.
Of these children, only 2 names are known;
1. Nancy b. 1822
2. Charlotte b. 1825
The other unknown children are 3- males, and 2-females.
After the death of his first wife in 1829-30, he married
a Mary Ann Fowler on 4 July 1831. Mary was b. abt. 1802 Tn. They had 4 children;
1. F.H. (m) b. 1832
2. Clora A. (f) b. 1834
3. Martha E. (f) 1836
4. Joseph J. (m) b. 1838
After the death of Mary Ann abt. 1841, Henry married a
Jane B. Unk. abt. 1843 in prob. Hardeman Co. In Dec. of 1850, Henry and family were in Dist.-15 of Fayette Co. Tn.

Bethany Cemetery Look-up for Morrison's

memobo — 19 Aug 2008 3:03:36 GMT

I am trying to find out if Josiah Morrison, his wife and other family members are buried in Bethany Cemetery. If anyone lives near there I would really appreciate you checking it out and copying down the Morrison's there with their dates. I'm in MO.
I have been told my Josiah died in Fayette Co., TN but was also told he is buried in Bethany Cemetery, near Whiteville, Hardeman Co., TN.

nancy glidewell married wiseman savage

BonnieSueSavage — 12 Jun 2004 2:11:16 GMT

she was a cherokee woman
anybody know of him or her

CLAYTON and RUSSELL Families

srjarnagin — 5 Jun 2008 5:45:27 GMT

Seeking information on the Clayton and Russell families in Hardeman County. Specifically Thomas Clayton whose wife was named Susan - would love to find marriage record. They are in McNairy County in 1850 - but no marriage record there.

My Russell family is mostly in the McNairy/Masseyville area now, but in the past were in the Montezuma area. I am also related to the Weaver families from the same area.

Any assistance with the Claytons and Russell's is greatly appreciated!

Susan Jarnagin

CLAYTON FAMILY

ladybird52 — 4 May 2007 3:22:33 GMT

Looking for anything on CLAYTON, Fredrick and Martha who came to Hardeman from SC. One son (who I know of) Alfred N. Clayton who married Anna Marie Peters in 1846 and raised a family at Whiteville through the late 1800's. Alfred's son, James Napoleon Clayton married Fleet sisters.

Blair (Sarah Jane Johnson) and Ben Blair

bjefferson511 — 12 Jul 2008 5:04:35 GMT

1880 census lists Sarah as being 27 born abt 1853 and married to Ben Blair. They reside in District 18 Hardeman County with their 3 children Frank, William and Mary. I need assistane with locating any information related to Sarah's marriage, death, cemetery. Sarah died before 1900 due to her spouse being listed as a widow on the 1900 census living with his daughter Mary and her husband John Thomas in Chester County Tenn.(district 8).

Obit: James Pratt (1969)

roachbug47 — 11 Jul 2008 2:30:29 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, MS dated Mar. 7, 1969
SERVICES FOR JAMES PRATT HELD SUNDAY
James "Jim" F. Pratt, 94, of Route 6, Corinth, died at 4 a.m. Saturday in Magnolia Hospital after an illness of three and one-half weeks.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in McPeters Chapel with the Rev. T.E. Shelton and James Smith officiating. Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh Park, Tennessee, with McPeters Mortuary in charge.
Pratt, a retired farmer, was born in Coldwater, Mississippi. He was a member of Gaines Chapel Methodist Church. In 1892, he married the former Mary Ann Brooks in McNairy County, Tennessee. She died in 1959.
Survivors include four sons, Ward Pratt of Jackson, Tennessee, Grady Pratt of Ramer, Tennessee and Troy Pratt and Eldridge Pratt, both of Sheffield, Alabama; a daughter, Mrs. Jewel Knowles of Corinth; a brother, Eulie D. Pratt of Memphis, Tennessee; two sisters, Mrs. John Michie of Michie, Tennessee, and Mrs. Nora Ross of Marion, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Warren Pratt, Gary Pratt, Joe Rady Pratt, Paul Sanders, Joe B. Mitchell and Maury Sanders.

Looking for descendants of Joel Harris in Hardeman County

lillyrssll — 25 Feb 2003 10:16:02 GMT

Joel Harris moved from North Carolina in 1935 to Hardeman County. I am looking for three of his children, John M., Martin
and Thomas. If you have information that will help me with my
family tree, please e-mail me or maybe you are working on the
same line and we can exchange info.
Thanks

Robert D Jones and Mary C Reaves

Randsay — 23 Jun 2008 6:17:25 GMT

I have tracked one of my family lines to Hardeman, TN. They are Robert D Jones and Mary C Reaves. Both are originally from NC. In Robert's case he moved to Hardeman shortly before he married. Mary's whole family moved there about 1835. Her parents would be John Reaves and I believe Lucy Bumpass.

Anyone familiar with the family and has some knowledge of them - I would appreciate the help.

John McKee m. Diana C. Goodwin Hardeman Co TN 1832

lindaamckee — 1 Jul 2005 4:03:18 GMT

John McKee married Diana C. Goodwin September 20 1832 in Hardeman Co TN, Thos. J. Whitlock bondsman, Jas Simpson MG. There are no McKees listed on the 1840 Census Index in Hardeman Co TN. Does anyone have the slightest, wildest clue where they might have gone? I have zero other information for either of them, would like to know where John came from, when and where he was born, who were his parents, brothers, sisters. (Not asking much, huh? Guess we are all looking for that for each ancestor.) Also have a William McKee m. Mary Ann Kerly January 1833. Don't know if the McKees were related to each other--it would seem they would have to be but don't know. Would really appreciate any clues anyone has or suggestions.

My husband was born in Hardeman Co Tn as was his father, grandfather and two greats grandfather back thru 1847, Have harvested much McKee data there if anyone would like to look at it let me know. Grandmothers are Bizzell, Sellers, Pipkin (related to Jackson Family of the www.gonetotexas.com site-an awesome personal family history saga) and Herriman, Ervin among others.

Combs

rjflet00541 — 12 May 2008 3:40:57 GMT

Looking for any information on a Family of Combs living in Hardeman County in the 1850 Census, Sarah Ann Combs and her Children Jane, Rebecca, Levi, David and William.
Thanks Rita

William Galloway Family of Hardeman County, TN

tennis3 — 23 Jul 2007 3:34:24 GMT

I am seeking information on the family of William Galloway. He was born ca 1789, married Susannah Cox ca 1810. They had three children William, b. ca 1812, Mary,b. ca 1815. and Robert, b. 1817. According to family tradition, William Galloway died around 1819 in Limestone County, AL. After his death the family moved to Hardeman County, TN. I am trying to find information on William's place of birth and his parents. Some researchers think his father was Marshall Galloway (1760-1827),a Revolutionary War soldier buried in Sullivan County, TN, but this has not been proven. Any help, suggestions will be appreciated. Also does anyone know how I might contact Mrs. James Raines, who wrote the article about William Galloway's family in the Hardeman County history book?
Margie

Look Up 1870 census

R_Florine — 16 Feb 2005 2:09:08 GMT

Could someone do a look up for me, 1870 Hardeman Co.
Joshua Bowman & Mary with Laura , Sarah , Amanda.
Need their ages and place of birth.
I would sure appreciate it. Retha

The Tate Family in Hardeman Co., TN

ksschultz — 8 Jun 2007 11:05:37 GMT

Two Tate girls married two of our Hazlewood brothers in Hardeman Co., TN.
I do not yet know whether they are sisters or cousins, but I am sure
that they must be closely related.

Catherine H. Tate married the older brother, Joseph Hazlewood, on 1 June 1826. She was born in North Carolina on 27 October 1808, according to a Bible record published in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. By January 1834 she had died after the birth of one daughter, Letitia Frances Tate. I have seen some LDS records that state that her parents were Francis and Phebe Tate, though this does not seem to be conclusively proven.

The other young woman was Mary Ann Tate, born about 1800-1805,
who married my greatgreatgreatgrandfather William Hazlewood on 29 May 1827. She seems to have been his second wife, as his first child, Thomas Benton Hazlewood, was born about February 1826. We think that this child's mother's name was Priscilla Powell and, until recently, thought that she was the mother of my ancestress, Mary Jane Hazlewood, born in September 1828 in Lawrence Co., AL. A cousin discovered William's marriage to Mary Ann Tate
in the book _Hulls' Heritage_ by Carolyn Hull Estes.

If in your subsequent research you have found any information that seems to connect to these Tates, I will certainly appreciate hearing from you.

Kathryn Schultz
kathysschultz@earthlink.net

Surnames: Thompson & Kee

JoAnnBain88 — 29 Jul 2004 4:24:51 GMT

I would like more information on James Anderson Thompson of Hardeman County in the Whiteville area. He was married to Lillian B. (don't know what the "B" stands for as of yet). Her maiden name is Kee. She was born November 2, 1913 and passed away September 8, 2001. Its believed that she was born in Fayette County that boarders Hardeman County. James (known by most people as Anderson) was born April 16, 1915 and passed away April 28, 1993. Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. My realationship is the granddaughter but I was to young to know much about them before they passed. Thanks so much! My e-mail address is aintregular@comcast.net

David Crockett Allison

nanner9xb — 3 Mar 2005 5:59:39 GMT

Looking for info on David C Allison b 1831, m(1) Cynthia(?) Hanks and m(2) Mary J. Mckinney. Would appreciate any info as I am helping his GGranddaughter, Peggy Hilliard, with her genealogy... Peggy is aging and would like to get as much info to her as possible.
Thankyou

William Dixon after 1861?

DixonTree — 7 May 2007 10:55:56 GMT

I am looking for information on what happened to William Dixon and his wife after 1861. William Dixon born 1812 in NC married Eliza Jones Deming on July 23, 1835 in Chatham Co. NC. He came to Hardeman Co. about 1837. He and his family appear in Hardeman Co Census in 1840, 1850, and 1860. He owned property in Hardeman Co. next to his mother-in-law Elizabeth Deming. William and his wife Eliza had 10 children.

They are as follows:
Elizabeth A. (McClendon) Dixon b 1836, Emprien J. Dixon b. 1836 female, Susan (Jones) Dixon b. 1840, Thomas W. Dixon b. 1844, Sara Frances (McClendon) Dixon b. 1847, James H. Dixon b. 1850, Nancy J. (Johnson) Dixon b. 1852, George W. Dixon b. 1853, Harriet Caroline (McClendon) Dixon b. 1857, and William Fisher Dixon b. 1859.

William and his wife Eliza and some of their children completely disappeared after 1861 during the Civil War. Later Eliza Dixon did sell some property in her name in 1881 in Hardeman Co. (I assume he had died by then), and I am aware that their son, Thomas, put an obituary in the Bolivar Bulletin paper stating Mrs. E. J. Dixon died about Aug 1, 1886, but no location was mentioned. Neither Eliza nor William ever appears in any census after 1860. I am also interested in William Dixon before he married Eliza in 1835, but this would have been in North Carolina. Any information would be appreciated.

BARKLEY

anquestor_1 — 24 Jan 2008 7:46:54 GMT

Looking for any records regarding Barkleys in Hardeman County. John Locke Barkley m. Elisabeth Bostic (not confirmed). Their children are believed to have been born in this county, and then they all removed to Wayne County.
John W. b. Abt. 1819, (m. Dicy Deannah Holt); Benjamin Bostic 'Ben' b. 22 Mar 1826, (m. Mary Weir, m. Diane Weir, m. Parmelia L Ward); William M. 'Bill' b. Bet. 1827 - 1830 (m. Hannah Minerva Martin); Margaret P. 'Millie' b. 1830 (m. Charlie P. Dulin); Elizabeth 'Angeline' Barkley b. 1836; Robert 'Anderson' b. 1837 (m. Nancy Eveline Childers); Martha Ann b. 1839 (m. William Franklin Rich); Dale Barkley, b. 1840, d. 1850).

Cemeteries, obituaries, marriage records....anything would be greatly appreciated!

davis family,mcclendon family

jimmy0645 — 20 Jul 2002 5:02:11 GMT

Need to get any information on the davis family in hardeman tenn.Robert Davis,elisabeth morris davis,Henry Davis,Leone mclendon Davis. any info would be apreciated. thanks

Sullivan - NC to TN

hoosierlady26 — 14 Jan 2008 11:38:01 GMT

Joel Sullivan, b. ca 1786 in Rowan Co., NC reportedly died in Toone, Hardeman CO., TN. Joel is brother to my Smith Sullivan, b. 8 Nov 1782, Rowan Co., NC; md. Sarah -- ca 1806, prob. in Rowan or Davidson Co., NC; d. bef 4 Oct 1823 in Liberty, Union Co., NC. Siblings of Smith and Joel are: Sarah, William, Luvina, Daniel, Mary, Eleanor, John S., and Esther (md. Mr. Reichard). Believe their parents were William Sullivan, b. ca 1760 (poss in MD) and Eleanor (poss. Smith, b. April 1763, location unk.) William d. 1838 in Davidson Co., NC; Eleanor d. 22 Nov. 1836, also Davidson Co., NC. Will be glad to share what I have - would like to find more info on William & Eleanor, and on Smith's wife Sarah...thanks!

Myrtle Dora Foster b) 1908 and James William May b) 1906

sanddrs_1 — 10 Jan 2008 9:46:52 GMT

Searching for information on the families of Myrtle Dora Foster and James William May. They were married in Hardeman County in 1925. This is my husband's grandparents.

Specifically searching for information on parents and/or siblings.

Sarah Jane Stewart 1820/21-?

pkashima1 — 31 Dec 2007 4:32:06 GMT

Searching for information on Sarah Jane Stewart. She was the daughter of George Stewart and a McDaniel daughter of Jacob McDaniel (possibly named Jane). Sarah Jane was born ca 1820-1821 in Georgia - probably Jones County. Her mother died pre 1826 when her grandfather Jacob McDaniel gives her a slave named Charity aged 7 and a lot of land in Houston County, GA - both of which are to remain in the hands of Sarah's uncle Samuel McDaniel until she is of age or marries. In 1838 Samuel McDaniel petitions the court from Tennessee saying that George Stewart (her father) is insolvent and that Samuel has been Sarah Jane's sole support financially for everything including education. Those papers also state that the slave given to Sarah Jane is now crippled with two small children and unable to support herself. Samuel McDaniel sells land in Georgia from Hardeman County TN in February 1838. A newspaper notice that land in Georgia will be sold for the benefit of Sarah Jane Stewart a minor of TN and is signed by Samuel McDaniel, dated April or May 1838. This land is sold in June for $600.00. It also appears that Sarah Jane is living with Samuel McDaniel and family still in 1840 Hardeman Co TN census. By 1846 the Samuel McDaniel family is in Bastrop Co TX where Samuel and some of his children are killed ina cholera epidemic. Did Sarah Jane Stewart stay in Hardeman County? I do not see a marriage record on your web site.

Campbells in Hardeman County

debowabo — 26 Nov 2007 12:09:36 GMT

My grandfather was George Marcus Campbell b 31 Jan 1897, Saulsbury, d 16 May 1968. His father was John Daniel Campbell, b 11 Aug 1858 in North Carolina d 8 Feb 1922 Saulsbury. His father was J Robert Campbell b abt 1828 in North Carolina. Does anyone have information on this family? I am trying to learn the maiden name of J Robert's wife Sarah as well as ancestors prior to J Robert. Any help is appreciated.

Thompson family 1823--??

brianfutrel — 28 Nov 2007 12:56:52 GMT

I am interested in the family of John J. Thompson who was born 1823 and was living in Hardeman County, TN, during the 1850 census. Other Thompsons were living nearby. I would like to know as much as possible about this man and his family. If you know anything about this man and his family, please contact me. brian

ELIZA LEONARD

dhallzzz — 15 Nov 2007 1:53:21 GMT

My great grandmother was Eliza Leonard who was born in Bolivar, TN. in 1833 and married William Green in arkansas in 1848. Her parents were William & Lesa (Polk ) Leonard and I am told that Lesa Polk is a descentant of Pres. Polk.
I would appreciate any info that anyone might have on them.

HOwell, Fulghum, Estes, Hammond

lcnphx — 17 Oct 2007 1:35:31 GMT

Searching for ROLAND HOWELL m. Winnie Fulghum (spelling varies). Also Larkin Estes who married Laura Hammond.

All in hardiman county at various tiems. Fulghum I have info on from their family webssite, but nothing much on the others. Looking to connect ROland William to the Howells from NC or VA. Fulghum orig. from Isle of Wight in VA to NC to TN, so assuming Howells also.

THanks for any help. Lisa

haddon/hadden or any other way it may be spelled

johncat121 — 11 Oct 2007 4:21:54 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Edwin HADDON and Mary C. (Tidwell)HADDON. Any information will be helpful. Last known to be in Hardeman County, TN. He listed in the 1870 federal census, her in the 1880 federal census living with her daughter Nancy Hall. He was born about 1808 in VA, she was born 1814 in TN.
Thank you, Cathie

Sanders, Fowler, Hutchins fam. 1830s

Diane_Sumrall — 22 Mar 2005 1:54:39 GMT

I am looking for information connecting the Sanders or Eaton families to the group of GUNTER, GAGE, HUTCHINS, FOWLER, SANDERS families who supposedly migrated together from TN to AR to TX. We have Elijah SANDERS m Catherine EATON and his brother, J R SANDERS, m. Phoebe EATON. Eli/Catherine had Joshua D Sanders b. TN 1827 and Mary Anna Sanders b. TN, James and Alexander b. AR. Joseph FOWLER, Zachariah HUTCHINS are reportedly in Hardeman Co.TN in 1820-30. I have been unable to identify the SANDERS family in TN or AR. Any information would be appreciated and am willing to share anything I have.

Ferrell family

roachbug47 — 29 Sep 2007 3:55:56 GMT

I'm researching the Ferrells that were in Hardeman Co. and moved to Alcorn and Tippah Counties in Mississippi. Please contact me if you have any knowledge of these families. Thanks, Vicki Roach

Dunn and Scaggs marrying in Hardeman county Tennessee

Mindie48 — 8 Sep 2007 8:14:13 GMT

Hi
I am trying to find out what happen to William and Mary (Dunn) Scaggs. They were married in Hardeman county Tennessee in 1830. I find them in 184o and 1850 census of Saint francis county Arkansas. Then i find them in 1860 census of Butler county Missouri.
I can't find them after this. I found their son he stayed in Butler county Misouri until his death in the early 1900's. Their daughter Mary Scaggs/Skaggs married a Moss and a Fox in Clay county Arkansas.
I am also trying to find who William and Mary(Dunn) Scaggs/Skaggs parents are. If they had any family in Hardeman county Tennessee .
Thank You

Mindie Mitchell

King Family of Hardeman Co., TN

Gkclingan157 — 15 Aug 2004 3:03:18 GMT

My gr-grandparents were John Tidwell and Laura King. Her mother and step-father were William Mack Pitser Miller King and Octavia. John's parents may have been Tidwell and Katherine King. William was born in Hardeman Co., TN to William and Parmelia King. They had 8 children:

female (name unknown)
b. 1831
James
b. 1833
Jesse
b. 1835
Mary
b. 1837
Eliza
b. 1839
Elias
b. 1842
Solomon
b. 1846
William
b. 1852

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be related, or has info on this family.

Thanks,
Gina

Silas Hart, b. @ 1810

wadams118 — 30 Aug 2007 12:15:40 GMT

Does anyone have either family member information or ancestry information on subject individual. He may likely have had a sister named Eliza, who was born 1811-14 in Hardeman Co. TN.

TN Hardeman Co. 1847 marriage of Clarence Elias SMITH to Alcey ELKINS

Tenn222 — 5 Jul 2007 4:41:50 GMT

Re: Alcey ELKINS married Clarence Elias SMITH in Hardeman CoTn.

Seeking information on above family.

Are there marriage records available for 1847 of Hardeman CoTn?

Thank you. Linda, ELKINS researcher

ALCEY ELKINS came to Tenn. with the family, got married in Hardeman Co., in 1847, Age 16. 1860 she in in St. Francis, Ark. moved to Arcadia, Iron, Missouri. 1860 & 1870. In 1880 she is in Piney, Oregon, Missouri. Married Clarence Elias Smith of Hardeman Co.

Siblings of Alcey ELKINS Smith:
1. Aaron b. 1819 No. Carolina
2. Alston b. 1821 " "
3. William b. 1824 " "
4. Sion b. 1826 " "
5. Thomas b. 1829 " "
6. Alcey b. 1832 " "
7. Elizabeth b. 1833 N. C.
8. Mathew b. 1834 Henderson, Tenn.
9. George b. 1836 Henderson, Tenn.
10. Henderson b. 1840 Henderson, Tenn.
11 Catherine b. 1847 Henderson, Tenn.

KELLY/BOLDING 1850

JDBein — 22 Jan 2007 1:06:25 GMT

I am searching for the J. BOLDING family that was living in Hardeman Co., Tn in 1850.

1850 United States Federal Census
Joseph A. age 33 b. Kentucky
Sarah Bolding (possible second marriage)
Age: 27 b. North Carolina
District 6, Hardin, Tennessee
Children listed:
Laura J. (KELLY) age 7 b Alabama
Julia Ann " " age 5 b. MS
James M. " " age 4 b. MS
Sarah A. BOLDING age 1 b. MS

1860 Mississippi Census, Pontotoc County
lists Sarah with children and no husband.

Thanks for any help.

Hardeman County Horses

carol03711 — 11 Jul 2003 5:28:08 GMT

We found an old letter written to my great-grandfather, W. Andy Jackson, by his cousin Minnie Jackson from Toone, TN in which she mentions that 700 horses died in Hardeman County that spring. The date on the letter is May 16, 1897. Does anyone know anything about this -- what may have happened to so many horses?

J.A. JACKSON, Civil War

Carol Anderson — 25 Nov 2003 4:20:59 GMT

I have just joined this list and hope that someone can help me. My grandfather, Jimmie W. Jackson, told us that HIS grandfather, Jimmie Anderson Jackson (1847-1926), was trained as a medic in the Civil War. We know that he returned to Hardeman County after the war and married Judia Ann Reynolds (1844-1917) on 12 December 1866. They later moved to Gibson County, TN, where they are shown on the 1880 census. I would like to find out what unit Jimmie Anderson Jackson served in, who he served with, what battles they may have fought. He would have been only 14 at the beginning of the war. The only thing I have to go on is that we think he mustered out in Arkansas. I would appreciate any help on this. Thank you so much!

Lou Mitchell Death Certificate 1910

kaitysmom — 15 Aug 2007 8:44:12 GMT

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

Name: Lou Mitchell
Sex: Female
Age at Death: 40
Date of Birth: Date not listed, born in Tennessee
Date of Death: September 15, 1910 in Hardeman County, TN.
Race: Black
Parents: Not Listed
Marital Status: Death certificate lists "single/widow"

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

Seeking Father of Armstead PAYNE, born TN in 1807

flatrock120 — 8 Aug 2007 3:31:35 GMT

Seeking information regarding the husband of Mary (maiden name possibly LITTLE) (1771-1845) and father of the following PAYNE children, as well as their TN co. of residence between 1790-1810. Mary and the younger children were in Franklin Co., AL from 1820-1840, but without a husband in the household. Several of the children later indicated their birth state as TN, but we don’t know which county. Any information regarding either ancestry or a Hardeman Co., TN residence greatly appreciated. Also any family, death, burial, etc. information for 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

Best regards,
Don Taylor

List Help Needed on this Family Please !!

Sanboypot — 24 Jul 2007 8:01:03 GMT

I am looking for info. on this family, and any help would be apprediated.
I am looking for the maiden name of Peter Sexton's wife.
Her name is Rachel Jane. (Rachel, Rachel J., Jane R.,) these are different versions as to how they were found on census records.
Peter Sexton was born between 1817 - 1818 in Moore County, North Carolina.
He married Rachel in the early 1840's, (I Believe)in Tennessee because their first child was born ca. 1842 in Gibson County, Tennessee.
children of the marriage was.
Green Allen b. 1842 in Gibson County, Tn died in 1926 Hardeman Co. Tn. married (1) Manerva Catherine Achord in 1867 and married (2) Rosa Lilly Casey aft. 1899 in Hardeman Co. Tn.

Mary Sexton b. ca. 1844 in unknown. married John A. Hammons in Dec. 1866 in Hardeman Co. Tn.

Henry C. Sexton b. ca 1849 in unknown and married Nancy Johnson in 1868 in Hardeman Co. Tn.

Permelia Ellen Sexton b.ca. 1848-1849 (unknown if twin of Henry)

Sophronia Sexton (aka. Dicey J.) b.ca. 1855 and married John Raines in 1873 in Hardeman Co. Tn.(This couple died early and Peter and Henry were raising the children of this couple)

William G. Sexton b. ca. 1867

I don't know why there is a large gap in ages on the last 2 children.

I have found Peter and his family in the 1860, 1870, 1880 census of Hardeman Co. Tn and also i have found him on the voters list of Hardeman Co. Dist.No 7 in March of 1870.
and in August of 1879.
I don't know what county he was in prior to 1860 or where he and Rachel was married.
I would love any help on Rachel or any of the rest of the family.
Sandra Boyd Potter

Hardeman county Tennessee Obit lookup

isokait — 7 Jul 2007 9:48:50 GMT

Am looking for two obits.

Blanche McNeil Pipkin died July 2, 1976 in Bolivar, Hardeman County Tennessee.

Floyd Hall McNeil died June 25 1980 in Toone, Hardeman County Tennessee.

Any help would be appreciated.

McDowell Samuel, Isabella, Tillotson, Isabella Jane, Samuel J.P. 1800's

danmar2579 — 6 Jul 2007 4:33:15 GMT

Samuel McDowell b 1785 wife Isabella Mccleary b 1790 Ireland is the family I need information about. I have found 3 or 4 children for them and want to know if there were more. Samuel James Polk, Tillotson B.,Isabella Jane (Hardy) and maybe Erasmus Beirne are the names I have. Erasmus was married to Evelina McNeil and he may have died in MS. Anyone working on this family I would appreciate hearing from.
Isabella Jane married Rufus Hardy
Erasmus married Evelina McNeil
Tilitoson married Mary V. Shropshire West
Samuel J.P. married Katie Shropshire

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:40:04 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

Jones-William

mshellrx67 — 25 Jun 2007 1:18:44 GMT

I am looking for information on the Jones family on the 1860 census.
William and Emily Jones.

Hanna R A 1870

buddy — 25 May 2004 3:30:49 GMT

Looking for information on a Hanna, R A in the 1870 census.
The census states he was born in Ireland and was 20 years old at the time of the census.
Census information is
1870 Hanna R A
born Irel
location TN
County Hardeman
seat Bolivar P O
Roll 1533 0 279
Did he stay in the county and marry or move on?
any help would be greatly appreciated.
buddy

Hardeman County ADAMS

ype_1 — 15 Jun 2007 11:22:08 GMT

Am searching for information on my great-grandmother's parents. She was Virginia (Jenny) Hall ADAMS and her parents possibly were William C. and Eliza W. NEWLAND ADAMS. Jenny was born in 1847, probably in Hardeman County, and died in 1909 in McNairy County. She married WHH (Henry) GILLESPIE in 1869.

Any information regarding her parents and/or grandparents would be appreciated. Thanks.

Tilman Mills family

justjoan2 — 27 Apr 2007 2:52:05 GMT

Tilman Mills born 1790 in N. Carolina , living in Hardman Co. in 1850,may be my husband's gggrandfather. Would like to correspond with any of his descendants or anyone with info about this family. thank you, Joan Maddax

Vaughan - 1850 Census

scott8481 — 26 May 2007 2:51:53 GMT

I am having trouble finding the parents of a William Vaughan of Hardeman County, Tennessee that is in the 1850 census. The 1850 census shows:

Household 1560
D Vaughan 57 Female born North Carolina
Hezekiah 39 Male
Daniel 30 Male
Elizabeth 27 Female
Declany 18 Female
William 14 Male

D. Vaughan appears to be the mother of this family. I am a descendant of William Vaughan in this household. Also the Herriman and Hooper families next door are relatives of mine. Has anyone else researched any of these families? Thank you for your help!

Scott Williams

Hardeman County Petersons

BSutton67 — 18 May 2007 12:39:24 GMT

I am looking for any info on a Hardeman County child named James Branson Peterson, born 1868 in Wayne or Hardeman County Tennessee. He is listed in 1880 as Branon Peterson with his grandmother Mary Nichols. He possibly was orphaned by his parents and may have had older siblings. Possible names of his parents are John B. Peterson from Alabama and Linda.

James Branson Peterson later married Sintha Evelyn Nichols. They resided in Hamilton, Marion County Alabama. Branson died in 1955.

Barry

Hardeman County Petersons

BSutton67 — 18 May 2007 12:39:13 GMT

INLAWS?? to CLAYTON SIBLINGS-BROTHERS

ladybird52 — 8 May 2007 4:33:58 GMT

PLEASE EXCHANGE INFO ON INLAWS???

Peters, Edward Parker, Lettice Jan 1827
Clayton, William Floyd, Elizabeth Dec 1836
Clayton, Calven Jones, Winniford Jan 1842
Clayton, Alfred N. Peters, Ann Maria Sep 1846
Clayton, Toney McNeal, Emmer May 1869
Clayton, J.N. Fleet, SarahAnnCarolineNov 1874
THEN Fleet Woolverton, Mary Adeline
Clayton, T.O. Goforth, Jane Nov 1879
Clayton, Leonidas Hazlegrove, Belle Mar 1890
Clayton, J.F. Camp, LULA S. Jan 1893
Clayton, F.H. Mobley, Willie A. Feb 1893
Clayton, Mack Wilkinson, Ann Jan 1897

James L.King of Hardeman CO., Tennessee

Jan King — 3 Jun 2003 4:25:24 GMT

Looking for decendants of James Louis King b. 02-04-1862 in Hardeman CO., TN.. To Vinson King and Siola Crouse. He married Nancy A. White, b., 04-14-1866 in T. They had 9 childern. Sarah, Joseph Bradley,William W., Loria, Idalee, Charles Everet, Minie E., Leler, Nancy Ollie. All born in Hardeman CO., TN..
My husband is Joseph Bradleys' son...
Any information would be greatly appreicated. Will be glad to share what I have.

Janice

McGee/Martin

hdunnagan — 3 May 2007 12:53:01 GMT

I have a Louisa (Martin) born 1815 in Kentucky married in Hardeman County TN, June 1833 to William McGee born 1802 in North Carolina they lived and had at least 2 children in Hardeman County before moving on to Taney County, Missouri in 1851. Does anyone recognize these folks. Would gladly share decendent information that I have. I can be reached offline h_dunnagan@hotmail.com

Weaver Family

florenaw — 2 May 2007 3:06:18 GMT

Seeking information on Unknown Weaver, spouse is Mary Ella Mullens/Mullins, daughter of James and Sarah Mullens/Mullins. Mary E. and Unknown Weaver's children are Thomas Carl Weaver spouse Nora Ellen Cooper; Lou Emma Weaver; Edward A. Weaver and Clinton Curtis Weaver. All of the children were born in Hardeman County. They are in the 1910 and 1920 Hardeman County census living with their mother and her parents. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Flo

Lost Thomas Mullikin

mzdeb36 — 9 Mar 2007 6:09:32 GMT

Thomas Mullikin 1820 & 1830 Rowan, North Carolina then 1840 Hardeman, Tennessee. Does anyone know where he disappeared too?

Joseph J. Robertson

NealWRobertson — 8 Mar 2007 1:03:24 GMT

Looking for any information on Joseph J. Robertson, born abt. 1823 in Tennessee and Fatis C. Howell, born abt 1825 in Tennessee. They were married in Fayette county on April 15, 1845. I am trying to locate them on the 1850 Tennessee census. They may have been from Hardeman County. I think Joseph's father may have been William Robertson, born abt. 1801. William was on the 1840 Fayette County census. Fatis' mother may have been Nancy Howell also found on the 1840 Fayette County census. Anyone researching this line of Robertsons or Howells?

Minnie Lewis Eastwood Death Certificate 1878-1924

kaitysmom — 4 Mar 2007 8:31:59 GMT

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

Name: Minnie Lewis Eastwood
Age at Death: 44
Date of Birth: July 7, 1878 in Tennessee
Date of Death: February 2, 1924 in Bolivar, Hardeman County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: 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
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!!

Andrew Jackson Smith and Frances Davis

Scott Lee — 8 Aug 2001 3:25:34 GMT

Seeking info on Jack Smith and Frances "Francisia" Davis. They lived near Grand Junction, TN. Jack died in the Civil War. They had a son, Dave Smith, born 1 Aug 1860. He married Charity Ellen Chauncey.

Scott

Jones/Beard family and friends get-together/reunion 7/26&27/2002

cogpepper — 13 May 2002 11:46:39 GMT

Families and friends of decendants of Eddie Jones and his first wife, Evie (Horton) Jones and also his second wife, Jessie Wilson (Beard) Jones. Please contact me by e-mail or my cousins, Ronald Jones, rj224@attbi.com or Tedra (Jones) Ferguson at Davray97@aol.com.

Wiley's of TN & OK

Jo Anne Parker — 1 Aug 2001 8:45:29 GMT

I am serching for information on my Gr. grandfather and his family.
James Davis Wiley who married Ermine Terry. I have reason to believe that they lived somewhere around the Hardeman Co., TN area as that is where their daughter, Virgie Wiley was married. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James Davis Wiley's father was Sam Wiley who married a Coulson.

Jo Anne Parker

Smiths of Hardeman County

@@walter_cox@hotmail.com — 5 Jul 2005 11:21:26 GMT

I have the Tippah County Confederate page and was recently put in contact with a man from Benton Co. who recently purchased land on which is an old abandoned cemetery. He wants to know something about the people buried there. The one name he sent me was Capt. Robert W. Smith 8th Miss. Cav. 1863. He actually was Capt. of Co. D Smith's Co. I located his wife in Grand Junction TN cemetery: Smith, Dorothy Ann 23 Nov 1818-17 May 1903 w/o Capt. Robert W. Smith. Also buried there is: Smith, Col. J.W. 5 May 1842-2 Dec 1909. He applied for pension in Hardeman Co. and his wife later applied for a widows pension. I believe this is she: Smith, Elizabeth T. 11 Nov 1846-22 Jul 1911. Is anyone researching this Smith family? I would love to have obituaries for them and also the pension applications. Thanks for any help.

Fred

Jones family

dwjones1 — 4 Mar 2004 2:48:32 GMT

Looking for information on the family of William Pinkney Jones believed to have lived in McNairy or Hardeman counties in 1800s. Especially interested in the names of his parents and or brothers and sisters. Expect there is relationship to my family. Many thanks

D. W. Jones
djones9976@aol.com

Lucindy or Amandy Ferguson

dhallzzz — 16 Feb 2007 2:21:39 GMT

I am looking for any info on a Lucindy or Amandy Ferguson that was B. 1846 and married John Middleton B. 1854 and lived in Hardeman Co. Dist 10 in 1880. They had a daughter Mollie B. 1880 whom I think married my wifes grandfather, William B. Freeman.

Tom Medlin

capplans — 12 Feb 2007 7:46:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Tom Medlin, Born Wake Co. NC circa 1845 who moved to Hardeman Co.,TN after the War Between the States. I find him in the 1905 poll tax roll for district 4, Hardeman Co., but cannot find him in the Census. He is the brother of my ggrandfather Henry Lee Medlin.

TRACING FAMILY HISTORY

solallen6 — 8 Jan 2006 10:38:00 GMT

I'M LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON MY GRANDMOTHERS PARENTS.NO ONE IN MY FAMILY SEEMS TO NO NOTHING!IF SOMEONE WOULD HELP ME I WOULD SURE APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.MY GRANDMOTHER WAS BORNED 1N 1910 IN HARDEMAN COUNTY ICIE DUNNAHOE IS WHAT SHOWED ON CENSES.IT DIDN'T SHOW WHO HER PARENTS WERE.ICIE DUUNAHOE (COOT)NAME HER FRIENDS CALLED HER MARRIED GEORGE MAY. MY GRANDFATHER WAS ALSO BORNED IN HARDEMAN COUNTY 1N 1909.I'M INTERESTED IN THE DUNNAHOE'S. WHERE DID THEY COME FROM.I REMEMBER GRANDMA SAYING HER PARENTS WERE SHARE CROPPERS.THAT'S REALLY ALL I KNOW ABOUT MY GREATGRAND PARENTS.IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL A.S.A.P. THANK YOU!

Dabbs / Dobbs and Hopper / Harper families

Lou_CD — 4 May 2005 5:28:09 GMT

Does anyone know anything about any of the Dabbs (or Dobbs) and Hopper (or Harper)
families in Hardeman Co. around the early to mid 1800s?

I am researching the line of Elizabeth Hopper, b. c. 1812 in TN. Her husband
was probably a Joseph or Richard Dabbs (or Dabb or Dobbs). I have found a
marriage record for a Richard Dabb and Betsy Harper, June 22, 1826 in
Hardeman Co., and a speculate that this is my Elizabeth Hopper Dabbs.

In the censuses, I see a Joseph Dabbs and a James Dabbs listed in Hardeman
Co. in 1830, and a Joseph Dabbs (apparently the same) and an Elizabeth Dabbs
there in 1840. None appear thereafter. Joseph apparently died in 1849,
and my Elizabeth Hopper appears in Carroll (Boone) Co. AR in 1850
and thereafter as a widow. This is part of why I speculate that Joseph
was her husband. Hardeman Co. tax records indicate that Joseph's
name was also Richard, which lends further support to the theory.

Does anyone know anything about these people, and how they might be
related, if at all? Thanks.

Lou

MIDDLETON FAMILY

dhallzzz — 13 Jan 2007 3:38:46 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Middleton families who were in Hardeman Co. from 1850 until now. My wife's grandfather, William B. Freeman, married a Mollie Middleton in 1880 in Hardeman Co. who we think was the daughter of John and Lucindy Middleton. Any info would be appreciated.

Hospital

Nana1943 — 19 Sep 2006 1:55:36 GMT

Was the hospital in Hardeman Co. ever used as a military hospital? Does anyone have photos of the outside of the buildings or grounds during 1915-1925? I have some photos that I think were taken at the hospital and I'd like to find something to compare them with to make sure. My grandmother and two of her sisters (maiden name HORTON) were nurses at the hospital sometime before 1925. Does anyone know if they have employee records that can be searched for information?
Thanks,
Jacque

Leathers family

HaroldJones500 — 16 Nov 2006 4:03:46 GMT

I am trying to determine if there was any connection between the Leathers and Bradford families of the Cloverport/Toone area of Hardeman County.

My great grandmother was Susie Nevada Leathers who married William Norwood Jones. She named her last son, Lucius Bradford Jones after her brother, Erasmus Bradford Leathers , born 1-13-1883 and not sure of date of death but at least after 1920. His mother, Mary Jane Kelly Leathers died in Madison Co. in 1925.

The middle name of Bradford was given to my grandfather, father, me and my son so I would like to know if their is a family tie in or if they were just good friends with this family, or what?

If anyone has any knowledge please let me know. Thanks!

Fire Department

joshua tyson — 15 Nov 2006 5:38:20 GMT

What can the Toone Fire Department do for the community?

Hazel White Burrough, 77, of Whiteville, died Oct. 24, 2006

Message Poster — 10 Nov 2006 7:04:32 GMT

Hazel White Burrough, 77, of Whiteville, died Oct. 24, 2006 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Oct. 27 at Shackelford Funeral Directors Bolivar Chapel, with Dan Dawson and Bill Doyle officiating. Burial was in R. H. Munford Cemetery near Covington.

The widow of Edward Burrough, who died in 1972, Mrs. Burrough retired as a nurse practitioner at Western State Mental Institute. She was born Feb. 4, 1929 in Tipton County, the daughter of John and Clara Atkins White. She was a member of Whiteville Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, Edward Burrough of Lorida, Fla.; her aunt, Sue Hudgens of Nashville; nephew Dr. John R. White Jr. of Tacoma, Wash.; loyal friends, Katharine Gregory and Wayne and Shirley Gregory, all of Whiteville and her friends at Whiteville Church of Christ.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Helen White Snyder, and two brothers, Donald G. and John R. White. The family requests that any memorials be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Leo Tate Fish, 91, of Hickory Valley, died Oct. 24, 2006

Message Poster — 10 Nov 2006 6:56:42 GMT

Leo Tate Fish, 91, of Hickory Valley, died Oct. 24, 2006 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services were held Oct. 27, at Shackelford Funeral Directors Bolivar Chapel, with Ray Lovelady and James Howell officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery near Hickory Valley.

Mr. Fish retired from Fruehauf Trailer Co. as a truck driver in 1980 after 27 years of service. He was born May 3, 1915 in Bolivar, the son of John N. Fish and Maggie Owens Fish, and lived there most of his life. He served in the military during World War II and attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Alice Fay Smith of Bolivar, Crystal Sterling of Somerville, Phyllis Phillips and Polly Morris, both of Hickory Valley; two sons, Douglas Leon Fish and Wallace Tate Fish, both of Hickory Valley; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be directed to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund.

From Fayette Co. Review, Somerville, TN Nov. 9, 2006

Harrell

MarilynBooth27 — 8 Nov 2006 9:24:35 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone knowing anything about the Harrell's of Hardeman Co., Tn. My gr-gr-grandfather was William Henry Harrell bc 1790's and came to Tn. about 1825 from N. C. My gr-grandfather was James Washington Harell bc 1830's, and grandfater was John Robert Harrell b 1863.
Thanks, Marilyn H. Booth

Research in Hardeman County, Tennessee

wohadlsysr — 17 Jul 2003 1:16:44 GMT

Sean,

My great-great grandmother Whitey Yelvington Hadley (2nd wife of Nathan J. Hadley) was from Hardemen County and after her marriage to Nathan lived for some time in Hardeman County. She died sometime after 1880 and is believed to be buried in Hardeman County, probably near Bolivar.

In your visits have you run across her gravesite? I am a native of Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee but live in Texas and am unable to search for her gravesite.

Can you help me? Please advise.

Bill Hadley

Libraries, genealogical societies in Hardeman County

HeatherBlair27 — 18 Nov 2003 4:50:03 GMT

I am considering visiting the area in October and wondered if the public libraries had good genealogical collections.

Also, would they have microfilm copies of local newspapers from 1870-1920? I'd like to try to find some obituaries.

- Heather

Samuel Huston Taylor, Henry Marion Taylor, George Washington Taylor

loriblitz — 21 Oct 2006 10:43:24 GMT

I am looking for the family ancestors of Samuel Huston Taylor. He was born about 1847. His 1870 and 1880 census cites Alabama as the birth place for both his parents and him. I believe they may have moved to McNairy County shortly after his birth. In 1869 he moved to Kossuth and married Miss Sarah Elizabeth Mullins. I also believe he has a brother or cousin named Henry Marion Taylor who also lists Alabama as birth place for both parents and his self. Henry Marion Taylor was born in 1848 and married Emily Parolee Mullins Jones. Emily and Sarah were sisters and this is why I believe Samuel and Henry to also be related. Can anyone help me find the parents of these two men? I have been told a George Washington Taylor may have been father to Henry but I have not been able to find this family on any 1850 or 1860 census. 1870 I have found Sam, but have not found Henry so its possible he may still have lived with parents. I suspect they lived in McNairy County.

I found a S.W. Taylor and Rebecca Taylor in 1860 living in Pocahontas. They have a son named Franklin A. Taylor does anyone have Franklin in thier family tree?

I am listing the surnames of the immediate family of these two families.

Thank You,
Lori Taylor-Blitz

loriblitz@sbcglobal.net
www.johnmullinsfamily.com

Leolin T.Jones & Susan Dixon Jones-Hardeman Co. TN

ndhar_1 — 12 May 2004 4:36:24 GMT

Looking for any clue on what happened to my g-g-granfather, Leolin T. Jones, born in Virginia or Tennessee ca 1840. He was the son of John T. Jones and (possibly) of Martha Swindle, who lived in Hardeman County TN. Circa 1857 he married Susan Dixon, daughter of William and Eliza Deming Dixon; they were living in Hardeman Co.TN in the 1860 census with their son John T. Jones. Leolin (who may have gone by "Ollie" or "Olly") enlisted in the infantry regiment from Hardeman Co. He is shown as deserting at the end of the March pay period in 1862 (possibly shortly before Shiloh.) A family story told by Leolin's son John T. Jones (1859-1944) was that his whole family had died in a house fire in Hardeman Co. Although reluctant to give any details, John T.is quoted as saying, "It was around Civil War times, and there was a lot of bad feeling." In 1867 John T. Jones, listed as an orphan, was being assisted in some legal proceedings by neighbor Abiijah Crain (whose granddaughter John T. later married).
I have not been able to find Leolin and/or Susan Dixon Jones in any census after 1860, nor have I been able to find any cemetery record for either of them in Hardeman Co. I would appreciate any information which might corroborate or refute the house fire story, so that I can learn what happened to Leolin and Susan, who were my gt-gt-grandparents. Their son John T. married Martha Elizabeth McGlothlin in Hardeman Co. circa 1880; they moved to Henderson Co. TX sometime in the 1890s.

Reba Sandy Hardeman Tenn

rmadron1 — 18 Oct 2006 2:33:16 GMT

I am looking for an obituary and/or a burial location for Reba Sandy. Her formal name may have been Rebecca. She was married to Arthur Sandy of Hardeman county, Tenn., which is where he passed. She may have passed mid to late seventies or eighties. I do not have a birth year, but Arthur was born in 1915 and passed in 1987. His birth year may be an indication of hers. Arthur and Reba possibly had one child, named Brenda born about 1959. She was mentally challenged and lived in a care center. Arthur and Reba may be buried together, along with their daughter.

If anyone can help, I would appreciate it. Thanks a bunch, Renee

Cemetery Preservation in Hardeman County

mickeycoreyroux — 27 Aug 2006 10:12:23 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there is a cemetery preservation group in Hardeman County? I recently discovered the burial location of my direct ancestors. The site is on private property and in horrible condition. I live in Kansas and cannot maintain the site myself.

I would appreciate any guidance.

Michelle (Siler) Roux

Thomas, Isaac and William A. Moore

RobertaEstes13 — 2 Oct 2006 1:47:34 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Thomas Moore, aged 60, born in Va. in the 1850 census, with his son Isaac, aged 25, also born in Va. He is next door to a William A. Moore, aged 30, born in Va. who has no wife, but a daughter Elizabeth aged 4 and a daughter Martha aged 2. If you descend from these families or know anything about them, please contact me. These men came from Halifax County Virginia. Thomas was a son of Daniel Moore, wife Mary (Polly) who died after 1830, age 90-100 in the 1830 census. He was originally from Chesternfield County, Va. and left there about 1780, moving to Halifax. I am trying to piece together the various Moore families, including of course, mine, who seems connected to Daniel in Halifax Co. If you have info, please contact me at restes@comcast.net. He is also associated with a Lemuel Moore who was in Hardeman Co. in 1840, but gone by 1850. This family is also associated with the Bates family, as Thomas's wife whom he married in Halifax County was a Bates.

Roberta Estes

William A. Moore

dcothren1 — 26 Oct 2004 4:16:17 GMT

I am looking in Hardeman,Co. for someone who has info. on William A. Moore.I have found him in the 1850 cencus in Hardeman,Co.Appreciate any help.

NEED HELP WITH BISHOP, GRANTHAM FAMILY

ckayk03 — 8 Sep 2006 3:26:25 GMT

I would like to make contact with any descendants of David Bishop and Louisa Grantham Bishop or anyone in Hardeman County area that may have information about these families. My great, great, great grandmother is the daughter of David and Louisa Bishop, her name was Edna F. Bishop. She was married to James S. Jackson. I have hit a brick wall in trying to find out who James' parents are. I would greatly appreciate any help with this or a point of contact for the Bishop family.

Thank you,
Carolyn

NC&STL depots

Eric — 21 Aug 2006 8:26:20 GMT

Do you have the old Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway depot/station pictures in Vildo, Augustus and Whiteville?

Thanks,
Eric C. Fleet
NC&STL Railway Exploration
http://www.oldncstlrr.8m.com

Marriages in Hardeman Co., TN 1830-1836

Addie P. Glasgow — 6 Mar 2006 12:35:25 GMT

I am looking for my GG Grandfather's marriage to Matilda W. Kirk in Oct. 1830-1836 in Hardeman Co., TN. Would like to know if the courthouse in the cities of Hardeman Co. would have this information so far back. What cities are in Hardeman Co., TN? I would like to know thee father of Wyche H. Pace, aka Wicke Pace, aka Wich. H. Pace who was my GG Grandfather and married Matilda W. Kirk. Anyone know anything about this query? Matilda's mother was a WILKS or Wilkins and her father was Jesse Kirk. Thanks

C.A. Hatten,wife Rebecca

Barbara Brinkley — 8 Aug 2006 4:22:00 GMT

On the 1880 Hardeman Co TN District 1 census-
HATTEN
C.A. 36 MO VA VA
Rebecca 25 GA TN TN
Adia 9 TN
Ed 6 TN
Lillian 4 TN

I believe C.A and Rebecca Hatten listed here are the same C A and Rebecca Hatten buried in the Corinth Cemetery in Eastland Co TX
C A Hatten born 1842,died 6-17-1920
Rebecca Hatten born 1853,died 2-26-1905
also,other Hattens buried in Corinth are-
Kelly Hatten,born 7-19-1887,died 4-7-1950
W J (Bryan) Hatten born 10-19-1887,died 8-10-1946
Carrie(Hunter) Hatten 1884-1924
Joe Hatten 1880-1948
Would like to have more information on these Hattens

Murder ?

M_Cantlin — 13 Dec 2004 10:31:38 GMT

Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Hardeman County, TN

Judy — 31 Jul 2006 11:42:01 GMT

Thank you so very much for this information and location of the Mt. Comfort Cemetery listings in Hardeman County, TN.
Although I did not recognize any of the other names on this Mt Comfort Cemetry listing, I am confident the Joe Culver (wife Martha Ellen POSEY 1878-1962) is Jocephus CULVER son of Montgomery "Gum" CULVER and wife Matilda Elizabeth WATTS. Matilda E. WATTS is half-sister to my Grandpa Walter Watts (b. 1873 Cullman CO AL). Matilda is daughter of Levi WATTS and 1st wife Malissa McGlathery, d/o of Darlin McGlathery)
I am placing the information I have on this family and would appreciate any additional information that may be available. I am willing to share.
Judy Spaulding of Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Judy's notes for Montgomery CULVER
1854 born Alabama, Montgomery "Gum" Culver, s/o ?
1869 December 21, Blount County, Alabama Montgomery CULVER married Matilda Elizabeth "Molly" Watts @ home of Levi Watts (Matilda was d/o Levi Watts and Malissa McGlathery). Married by by D. Johnson.
1870 Blount CO AL, page 368, as M. J. Culver, age 19 farmer, born AL
1879 March 31 Alabama son Jocephus born
1892 February 24 Alabama son Louis Montgomery born
1898 February 28, Alabama in Lawrence County son Jocephus CULVER married Martha "Ellen" Posey
1898 Alabama son Monroe/Munroe born
1910 Hardeman Co, TN, as Montgomery Culver, age 55.
1919 Montgomery Culver died age 65, bur Mt. Comfort, Fayette CO (nr Hardeman CO), TN
1920 Fayette CO TN son Joseph CULVER, age 39, mar, AL/AL/AL
Montgomery's daughter Mattie married Will HOUSTON
1929 Matilda Elizabeth WATTS CULVER (w/o Montgomery) died age 78
1957 March 20, son Joe died, buried Bur Mt. Comfort, Fayette CO (nr border of Hardeman CO), TN
1971 September 17 son Louis Montgomery CULVER died

Chanoine

Jean Sigman — 30 Jul 2006 3:09:33 GMT

I am looking for information on Florence Chanoine. She may have been listed under Florence Chanione. Her son, my grandfather, was living in Somerville with her in June 1917. I cannot find anything on her. Could she have been buried in Hardeman County? I understand there may be other variations of the last name. Her husband was Ernest. I know her parents were Charles Adams and Mary Driscoll. They lived in Maine and Massachusetts. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Jean jeansigman@msn.com

Hardeman County Birth records

beachcares2 — 28 Jun 2006 12:42:06 GMT

Does anyone know how and if there is a list of births in certain years? I would think in a small town, there would not have been that many and maybe there is a list. I think my grandmother was born in 1903 but she was taken by a family and they lied about her year of birth. I figured since they would not mention the truth of her real parents they either stole her or she was given away. I think they kept the right birthday which was November 7th....If I could see what babies were born from 1903 to 1905 on November 7th, I have a feeling we would know who her mother was.

Thanks for any info!

Mental Institution

michael_ragsdale — 30 Oct 2004 9:12:13 GMT

Anyone know anything about a "mental institution" purported to be in Bolivar, TN, around the early 1900's ? My great-grandfather was supposedly institutionalized and perhaps died there in approx 1913.

Thanks!

John Franklin Lasley Death Certificate

MelissaBarker51 — 26 Jun 2006 8:38:22 GMT

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

Name: John Franklin Lasley
Age at Death: 68
Date of Birth: September 21, 1854 in North Carolina
Date of Death: April 12, 1923 in Whiteville, Hardeman County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: James Lasley and Sarah Edwards

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 Counties
Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Counties

What happened in year 1835?

teer9690 — 15 Jun 2006 11:27:34 GMT

I have two great Uncles who died in Aug of 1835. One on the 25th and one on 27th. Both in their early thirties. What happened in Hardeman County in August of 1835? Any help would be appreciated.....Twylla

Walnut Grove Baptist Church

Cheryl Thompson — 29 May 2006 4:42:31 GMT

Hello, my name is Cheryl and I am researching my family from Crainsville/Hornsby TN. Sometime ago I read on rootsweb some notes from the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Recently I located my ggg grandfather's marriage certificate and found the C.C. McDaniels moderator of Walnut Grove was the officiating minister at the marriage. From the notes I saw that on April 15, 1871 the Black members of the church decided to form a church of their own. Recently, I found a deed for the Walnut Grove Baptist Church Colored. Five acres were paid for in the 1880's. Of special interest to me because two of my ggg grandfathers (Charles Willis and Eldridge Chism) were listed as trustees of that church. Do you have any other info about
Walnut Grove Church or it's members. Any info would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks Cheryl

my ggrandmother

gibbons — 1 May 2006 1:42:59 GMT

To any one that can help me!!!
I am trying to locate where my ggrandmother
Mary Jane Warf Walk is buried. She died abt
l895. She was married to my ggrandfather
Crockett Walk.

HAZLEWOOD

Holly Hazlewood — 18 Nov 2002 7:25:33 GMT

Does anyone have information on Hazlewood in Hardeman Co. in Bolivar TN? Any information on Hazlewood would be helpful. Thanks.

history of Grand Junction

cindiscott52 — 17 Apr 2006 4:20:24 GMT

does anyone know what the area of Grand Junction was called before 1855?

Obit lookup

sigman5277 — 8 Apr 2006 2:59:24 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Mattie Dunaway Branch Johnson. She was in Bolivar when she passed away on 8 Aug 1959. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com. Thanks Jean Sigman