Haywood - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WADDLE

Sheila Anthony — 3 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Archibald H. WADDLE found in 1850 Haywood Co. census; 1840 or '46 Harmony Church records. Does anyone have info on his parents or siblings? Possibly he was son of John S. WADDLE, found in Maury Co. census 1820.

Mitchell family in Oakfield, Madison Co, TN 1900

kykatydid51_1 — 25 Jun 2003 1:25:13 GMT

Does anyone know of a Mitchell family living in a small community between Medina and Jackson, TN. I am desperately trying to find any of these names on census for 1910 and 1920, without any trace.
Wanted.....Daniel Foster Mitchell and wife Lucy Butler. Both born abt 1855. Son George Mitchell [could not find]. Where are they in this time period? They are buried in Gibson Co, TN. George md. Beatrice Donovan/Dunivan. Have found quite a bit on the Donovan/Bullington of Carroll Co, but nothing on the Mitchells'. Please help if possible.

Bryant's of Haywood Co.Tn.

iodomo — 7 Jul 2001 6:25:37 GMT

I am looking for any info on George & Linnie Mae Bryant (my great aunt & uncle), also info on John Wesley Turner, Daniel H. Newman, Robert Joseph (Buddy) Bragg (my g-grandfathers)also my g-grandmother Florence Meldora Morgan Newman called Dora. At one time each of these people lived in Haywood Co. Tn. early 1900's. Any help will be a welcome site.
Thanks in Advance Irene Odom
irene2854@hotmail.com

Mary Julia Seddens, 85, d. 11/24/2003

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 12/4/2003

Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Julia Seddens were held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at Brownsville Funeral Home. Mrs. Seddens was a homemaker and a Presbyterian. She died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at Haywood Community Park Hospital at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Seddens. Survivors include one daughter, Evelyn Lomax of Brownsville; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Dancyville Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

WISE and SANDERS familes in WEST Tennessee

katemedlockwheeless06 — 2 Sep 2008 3:34:34 GMT

I am searching for information on a WISE and SANDERS families that came to Lee County, Tennessee in the 1880’s.

They are as follows:

John WISE
b. about 1824 around Cocke Co., Tennessee
d. about 1883 in Tennessee
He married in Tennessee to:
Spouse - Elizabeth “Betsy” (JONES) WISE
b. about 1827 around Knoxville, Tennessee
d. about 1892 in Lake Co,. Tennessee

Note*** I have records that give witness account that Elizabeth “Betsy” WISE died
in Lake Co., Tennessee.

John and Elizabeth “Betsy” Jones WISE had the following children:

1. Andrew Jackson WISE
b. 1848-50 in Cocke Co., Tennessee
He married Nancy STRICKLIN (DUVALL – 1st husband’s last name) in Madison
Co., Tennessee in 1874.

2. Sarah WISE
b. about 1852 in Cocke Co., Tennessee
I believe this Sarah WISE married in Madison Co., Tennessee in Mar 1874 to:
Spouse – W. M. LEGGETT
She married again in Crockett Co., Tennessee in Aug 1877 to:
Spouse – Henry POLK

3. Rachel WISE
b. about 1855 in Tennessee
d. in 1905 in Lake Co., Tennessee
She was married to George C. CAMPBELL in Lake Co., Tennessee in Dec 1886.
He was the postmaster at BLUEBANK for a few years.

4. Howard WISE
b. about 1857 in Tennessee
d. about 1879 in Madison Co., Tennessee
Howard had married in Madison Co., Tennessee in Nov 1878 to:
Spouse – Doshatine ATKINS
After Howard died and the family moved to Lake Co., Tennessee records show she
remarried in Lake Co., Tennessee in Dec 1887 to James POUNDS.

5. Calvin Wayne WISE
b. about 1859 in Cocke Co., Tennessee
He married in Madison Co., Tennessee on 30 Dec 1877 to:
Spouse – Clementine HUGHES
He married in Lake Co., Tennessee on 10 Aug 1886 to:
Spouse – C. BIRDSONG
He married in Lake Co., Tennessee on 2 Feb 1887 to:
Spouse – Lida “Ider” MCINTIRE

Calvin Wayne WISE and Clementine HUGHES had one child named John Henry WISE.
I know Calvin had other children, I just don’t know which ones belong to which mother.
If you can help me in this regard please write me.

6. Susan WISE
b. about 1860 in Tennessee

NOTE***
There are some WISE children born around BLUEBANK in Lake Co., Tennessee that I
would like to find more information on.
They are George Washington WISE, Charley WISE, James WISE and James Andrew Jackson WISE.

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The SANDERS family is as follows:

Hamilton Jackson SANDERS
b. 1850 in Tennessee
d. unknown but around 1900.
He married in Haywood Co., Tennessee in 1869 to:
Docia STRICKLIN
b. Feb 1856 in Alabama

They had the following children:

1. John “Jack” Robert Hamilton SANDERS, Sr.
b. 1870 around Crockett, Tennessee
He married in Haywood Co., Tennessee in Feb 1888 to:
Spouse - Julia Ann DICKERSON
b. 1869 in Tennessee

Their children were Minnie, John R. H., JR., and James SANDERS at
the time they would have lived there.

2. James SANDERS
b. 1873 in Tennessee

3. Levi “LEE” C. SANDERS
Levi “LEE” C. SANDERS married in Lake Co., Tennessee in Nov 1902 to:
Spouse - Ollie D. WISE
b. 1878 in Tennessee

4. Elijah “LIGE” Benjamin SANDERS
b. 1878 in Madison Co., Tennessee

5. Louis S. SANDERS
b. 1884 in Tennessee

6. Mary Frances SANDERS
b. 1888 in Tennessee

7. Sallie Bell SANDERS
b. 1889 in Tennessee

I know where a lot of these family members went by 1900. I would like to know
more about the WISE family that stayed in the LAKE Co., Tennessee area.
I would like to know more about the offspring that was born to them.
Does anyone know if George C. Campbell and Rachel WISE Campbell had children?
Are their offspring still living there?
Are any of the offspring of the family outlined in this query still living in the Lake Co., Tennessee area?
Are there still any offspring living in Crockett, Haywood, or Madison Counties?
Does anyone have records as to the parents of Hamilton Jackson Sanders?
If you are related to these families please get in contact with me as soon as you can.

I would appreciate your help with information. Thank You. Kathie

Robert Thomas Wells married to Laura E. Kilpatrick

PaulBeck71 — 18 Aug 2008 6:06:43 GMT

Robert Thomas Wells married Laura E. Kilpatrick on 28 March 1897 in Haywood County. They are both buried in Lower Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. Four of their children are also buried in Lower Zion Cemetery. On Mr. Wells death certificate it is stated his father was Will Wells. I am trying to trace the ancestry of Robert Thomas Wells. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be knowledgeable about this family.

Lue Ella Taylor, 74, d. 7 Apr 2005

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 21 Apr 2005

Funeral services for Miss Lue Ella Taylor were held on Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church in Brownsville, Tenn. She was a member of Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church. She died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Haywood Park Community Hospital at the age of 74.

Survivors include six children, Kary (Lynda) Cliff, Henry Lewis Shaw, Ernestine (Roland) Cliff, Eddie Lee Taylor and Eugene Taylor all of Brownsville, Tenn. and Herman Taylor of Indianapolis, Indiana and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Zion Cemetery.

Taylor,Millard,Herring

Ruth Danner — 21 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for James E Millard married Edna Herring c1824. He came from Sullivan County Tennessee to Haywood County about 1825 and farmed near Brownsville until about 1844.
Their daughter, Elizabeth (Betty), Millard was born there about 1825-1826. She married Henry Taylor c1843 probably in or near Haywood County. Their daughter Frances E Taylor was born there c1844. Both the Taylors and Millards moved to Yell County, Ark about 1845. Was any of the Herring family in Haywood County? Are there any land or other records that show the Millards or Taylors in your county? Thank you.

Haywood County

S. McCombs — 3 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on Stephen Woodson Terry born on 11/17/1828 in Haywood County. He married Volumnia Jane Adams on Aug. 8, 1847. Volumnia Jane Adams was born on 10/01/1830. They moved to San Saba County Texas. Any information would be helpful.

Brown and Joplin families of haywood and Lauderdale Counties.

deeright1 — 11 Apr 2008 6:14:44 GMT

Looking for any Descendants of Alexander and Lettie Brown, and Descendants of Aaron and Nancy Joplin. First Family reunion scheduled for 30 Aug 2008 - 1 Sep 2008. Families include Brown, Jelks, Ingrams, Baltimore, Rouser and many many others. Please contact me for any family history you may have or for reunion info. DeeRight1 at aol.com

Sullivans of Haywood Co

Barb_Bast — 26 Apr 2002 1:12:48 GMT

Looking for help with ggrandmother (Mary) Ella Sullivan m. Charles Pinkerton Tipton 2-1875...possibly daughter of John L. Sullivan and Alice Williams....any help is appreciated. BB

Williams Family - Haywood Co, 1800's

RogerSettlemire59 — 23 Mar 2002 3:10:31 GMT

I am looking for more info on Edna Mitchell, b. 1807, Pitt Co, NC, who apparently moved to Davidson co, TN. She married John Hardy Mitchell in either middle TN or w. TN, probably in Haywood Co. They raised a family in Haywood Co (later Crockett Co). She died in 1894, apparently in Crockett Co. I am trying to find other Williams in Haywood Co, particularly if they came from Pitt Co, old Dobbs Co, Jones Co, Lenoir Co, etc. in e. NC, to m. TN in the early 1800's and then on to w. TN. Appreciate any help. Thanks.

Henry Clay Medlin, 82, d. 26 Oct 1973

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

The States-Graphic, Brownsville, Tenn. 2 Nov 1973

Funeral services were held Saturday for Henry Clay Medlin, 82, who died at Haywood Memorial Hospital, Friday, Oct. 26.

The Rev. John Pigg officiated at the services and burial was in Holly Grove Cemetery.

He leaves a son, Henry Pride Medlin; two daughters, Mrs. J. D. Rich of Jackson and Mrs. Walter D. Wilson; two brothers, Clyde Medlin and Homer Medlin, of Caruthersville, Mo.; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Channell, Holland, Mo., Mrs. Ethel Stringfield, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Sue Covington, East St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Kate Wright, Waterloo, Ill.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Brownsville Funeral Home was in chaarge of arrangements, and services were held in the chapel.

David Crockett Harris Haywood County, TN

TennesseeNative — 24 Apr 2006 8:58:26 GMT

Just now working on our Harris side of family. GGfather is named David Crockett Harris, born 1842; his father is David Harris, born 1805 and his father is Sidon John Harris, born 1780 ? in NC. David Harris' brother John was supposedly killed at the Alamo with his cousin, Davy Crockett. Found this in Ancestry Family Tree, entry 130475. It lists all the children of Sidon John Harris, including the Sidon H. Harris, b. 1820 in Overton County, TN who married Amanda Atkinson. Our David Crocket Harris also had a brother named Sidon, who lived in the Haywood County, TN area. If you have made any headway on Sidon John Harris, we would really appreciate your info. We did run up on a Family Tree, entry 15010 that printed out the Texas Sidon H. Harris' family. Looks like we are related. Any more info would really help.
Thanks,

Frank Haynes (January 14, 1933 - March 23, 2008)

janepowell2 — 24 Mar 2008 3:21:34 GMT

Hilmon Frank Haynes, 75, of South Fulton died March 23, 2008, at Union City Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sanders Chapel Cemetery near Union City, with the Rev. Ron Cox officiating. Friends may call at White-Ranson Funeral Home 5-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Pallbearers will be Jody Allen Tarkington, John Biggers, Derek Stanley, Tom Brown, Nick Brown and Bobby Berner. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy Nichols, Tony Pontillas, Joe Reynolds and members of Jones-Walker Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4862 in Union City.

He was born Jan. 14, 1933, in Haywood County, son of the late Lonnie and Jessie (Mathias) Haynes. He married the former Sylvia Jean Tarkington July 3, 1976. She survives.

He was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he worked for 10 years, and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War on the U.S.S. Helena CA-75. He was a lifetime member of Post 4862 and had been post commander as well as district and regional commander.

He is also survived by five daughters and his son-in-law, Teresa and Johnny Berner of Union City, Jenene Osburn of Jackson and Barbara Haynes, Gail Haynes and Debbie Haynes, all of California; his son, Derek Haynes of California; his stepson, Mike Edwards of California; 11 grandchildren, including Tyler Berner of Union City and 10 who live in California; his great-grandchild, who lives in California; and three sisters, Dorothy Chandler of Brownsville, Juanita Jones of Alamo and Betty Kelly of Corinth, Miss. He was also preceded in death by his grandson and three brothers.

Mrs. Hardy Swain, 45, d. 2/24/1950

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

The States-Graphic, Brownsville, Tennessee 3/3/1950

Services were held at Floyd Chapel in Crockett County, Sat., Feb. 25, at 3 P. M. for Mrs. Hardy Swain who died at her residence near Brownsville Friday night.

Burial was in Floyd Chapel Cemetery with Brownsville Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Swain was 45 years old and had been ill for more than a year.

She leaves her husband, Hardy Swain; four sons, Lawson, Joe, Alfred and Bobby Swain; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Barnes, Bettie Lou and Jean Swain, all of Stanton; five brothers, Walter, Jese, Silas, Harry Martin, all of Stanton, and Lawrence Martin of Glendale, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. William Bohanon, Friendship, Tenn.; Mrs. M. S. Ferrell and Mrs. Jack Fincher of Stanton.

Warren Family Marriages

sigman5277 — 6 Mar 2008 1:58:40 GMT

I am looking for two marriage dates. They are for John T. Smith and Wilma S. Warren. The other is for Wade W. Warren and Claudia (sorry no last name known). They were both between 1909 and 1912. Any help would be appreciated. You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com. Thank you. Jean

Lucy Ashe, Haywood Co. Tn. 1850

H R Klawitter — 22 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information regarding Lucy Ashe listed in the 1850 Census for Haywood County as follows:

Lucy A Ashe age 34
Lucy L Ashe age 5
Sarah M Ashe age 3

The three are also listed in the 1860 census and Lucy is listed in the 1860 Slave schedule for Haywood County.

The two younger girls married Weems Wootton and Henry Emmett Wootton respectively and all subsequently moved to Texas in the 1860's or 70's.

I would be interested in any information that would identify the elder Lucy Ashe's spouse and/or her maiden name (may have been Mcculloch).

Looking for Descendants of William B. and Victoria Wilson Mann

Sara Greer — 12 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

In 1854, when she was sixteen, Victoria Virginia Wilson married William Burkley Mann in Brownsville, TN. They had 13 children. I have much on this family but always looking for more. Their children:
Lula Mann --> married William Austin Morrow
William Burkley Mann --> married Pearl Parham
Jennie Estes Mann --> married Dr. John Thomas Herron
James Hervey Mann --> married Alice Wright
Samuel Henry Mann --> married Mary Ramsay (1st marr)
Emma Belle Mann --> married Absalom Knox
Myra Eppes Mann --> married John Kerr Walker
Lee Mann --> married William James Northcross
Edna Mann --> married Dr William Crutcher
Paca Wilson Mann
Ida Mann
Eva Mann
Mamie Mann

I would love to trade info with you!

Warmly,
Sara Greer

Clara Anthony Whitlow Bell

CORTELLA — 20 Feb 2008 8:20:31 GMT

Funeral Program - 9/22/1991

Mrs. Clara Anthony Bell was born August 19, 1898 in Brownsville, TN to the late WIll and Mary(Molly) Anthony. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at the London Branch and Browns Creek Baptist Churches. Then she moved to Memphis, TN where she united with First Baptist Norman Street under the leadership of Rev. G. P. Askew, where she served on the Mother Board until ill health and God called her Home.
She was united in Holly Matrimoney to the late James A. Bell. She departed this life on Sunday, Septemeber 1991 at the Regional Medical Center. She leaves to cherish her memory, two grandsons, Floyd L. Bond of Memphis, TN and Bobby L. Bond of Los Angeles, CA. nineteen great-grandchildren tweleve great- great- grandchildren , one siter in law, a host of other relatives and friends.
Interment = Browns Creek Cemetery, Brownsville, TN

Poindexter

Mike Shults — 27 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the grave sites of John A. Poindexter and
Telitha Ann Poindexter (adams) They may be in Haywood
Tennessee or Harden County Mississippi. Can you Help?

John Nelson War of 1812

hellomlu38 — 29 Jan 2004 3:48:22 GMT

Does anyone have information on John Nelson, War of 1812 Veteran living in Haywood Co., TN? Please email me.

Marriage Lookup Campbell-Young

margecam170 — 3 Jun 2006 5:52:48 GMT

Are there any marriage records for early 1800's? I'm looking for an Ellis Campbell-Elizabeth Young that would have been 1831 give or take one year. I'm sure they were in Haywood in 1830. Thanks for any help.

RUSSELL, James

liberrylady — 29 Oct 2006 2:55:18 GMT

Would like to know something abt James RUSSELL who was in Haywood Co, by 1838. His wife was Leah OZMENT. They came from Guilford co., NC. James was Admin. for estate of Elijah Russell in Haywood Co in 1838. A purchaser from the sale was David Ozment. Prob. Leah's brother or nephew. Any info on James - children, death date etc. Also would like to find more abt Leah.
Thanks!
Christina

BRYCE/BRICE

GBryce3839 — 13 Aug 2002 4:49:28 GMT

My Great great grandfather William BRYCE spent a few years in Haywood County and a couple of his children married while there. The Bryce's who remained behind seem to have spelled their name BRICE. Anyone with any information along this line of Bryce/Brice that stayed behind please contact me.

GEORGE,RICHARD F.

DGamel66 — 10 Jan 2004 2:49:38 GMT

This family came from Lincoln Co Tn to Haywood Co Tn
RICHARD F. GEORGE b.ca 1800 son of BENJAMIN and RACHEL GEORGE, married to a
NANCY ??
Children : on 1850 Izard Co Ar. census
THOMAS
MARINDA
CATHERINE
SUSAN
JOHN H.
BENJAMIN
ANDREW J.
RICHARD F. b.1843
Do you know or have any info on the RICHARD F. GEORGE family that
> was
> > on 1850 cen Izard co Ar. What happen to his family? I am assuming
Richard
> F. GEORGE
> > died because he is not on the 1850 Cen with his family.
> > Where did this wife and children go after 1850
> > Thanks for any help, Dortha Gamel
> > My line is JAMES SEVIER GEORGE, s/o BENJAMIN GEORGE
dsgamel@indco.net

Daniel Mading in 1834

xd22577 — 26 Sep 2007 5:58:09 GMT

Hi!
I am trying to track down a Daniel MAIDEN who married Juney LEHEW in Shenandoah County in 1787. I found a Daniel MADING who lived in Nashville in 1834 and was moving to Brownsville, per his pension record for fighting the Indians. Unfortunately it doesn't say much more than where he lived, that he was wounded and had a family.

I'm hoping he might be my Daniel's son. Is anyone familar with this family? Thanks for your help

Julie
sunnydaze1@hotmail.com

Charles Ramsey

Sue Ramsey — 22 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Charles Ramsey who was born on Nov.2, 1864. He married a Mary Robinson. To this marriage they had a son Albert Ramsey. His parents were Jacob Ramsey who married a Mary?

Need a obit look up

rachelle1965 — 21 Jul 2007 4:21:53 GMT

Looking for a obituary on a Carl Austin. Born 9-28-1926 in Henderson County Tennessee and died 8-29-1987 in Brownsville, Tennessee. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Thank You.
Rachelle

Anthony-Pleasants- Woodson- Wall Families

Bill Anthony — 27 Oct 2002 11:13:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Anthony, Woodson, and Pleasants families in Haywood Co. I would also like to hear from any descendants of any one of these families.

Janice F. Taylor, 39, d. 12/12/2002

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 1/9/2003

Ms. Janice F. Taylor, 39, died on Thursday, Dec. 12, at her residence. Mrs. Taylor was a transportation manager for Southwest HRA and a choir member and usher for Faith Deliverance Church.

Survivors include her parents, Ellis and Mattie Taylor Jr. of Brownsville; two sisters, Dollie Owens and Ola Perry, both of Brownsville; five brothers, Henry Taylor and Calvin Taylor, both of Brownsville, James T. Taylor of Stafford, Va., Ellis Taylor III of Ripley, Tenn., and Davis A. Taylor of Jackson, Tenn.; and a special friend, Elengor Douglas of Jackson.

Funeral services for Ms. Taylor were held on Sunday, Dec. 15, at Faith Deliverance Church. Interment was in Taylor’s Cemetery.

Brummett or Brummitt

Cajun48 — 22 Jun 2001 3:35:06 GMT

I am in search of my family James Brummett Or Brummitt b.1813 & wife mary. children Elizabeth, Houston, Reuben, Jesse, Mary J., Toliver, Sarah F,. William H., please reply to poco80@arn.net

Need info on Ewell Turner Family

janepowell2 — 10 Aug 2007 3:26:58 GMT

Any information on the following family would be greatly appreciated.
Jane Powell

1 James Turner Born: AR
. +Minnie Kersey Born: Bet. 1890 - 1895 AR Died: Abt. 1982
. 2 Ewell Turner Born: 20 Jun 1911 AR Died: 16 Jul 1939 Ewell Turner, Cox Assoc, Brownsville, Haywood Co TN, Occupation: farmer, white, male, married, Residence Covington Rt. 4, Body Sent to Maley Funeral Home at Covington, Informant, Mrs. Will Turner, Covington Rt 4. [mother, Minnie Kersey].
. 2 Bill Turner
. 2 Ken Turner
. 2 Ruby Turner

Ancestors from Virginia

CarolynAnderson48 — 25 Jun 2001 2:51:15 GMT

As noted on the Haywood Co. "City" page: Eurekaton TN in Haywood County, was settled in the 1830's and 40's by families from Virginia: Howse, Jeter, Jones, Mason, Miller, Newsum, Short, Stoots, Stuart, and Wilkes.

The Masons, Newsoms and Stuarts listed above were originally from Sussex County VA. I am hoping someone might have further information regarding these families. Thomas and Eliza Newsom Mason were my ggrandparents. They moved to Haywood County in 1841. Will be glad to share information.

Kindest Regards,
Carolyn Mason Anderson

Dolphus West Death Certificate

kaitysmom — 6 Aug 2007 9:51:06 GMT

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

Name: Dolphus West
Age at Death: 51
Date of Birth: 1867 in Haywood County, TN.
Date of Death: August 17, 1918 in Brownsville, Haywood County, TN.
Race: Colored
Parents: Dolphus West and Millie Estes
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
Tennessee Genealogist

JOHN MYLES WRIGHT, Haywood Co., TN

MildredBradyVenitucci — 29 Mar 2005 12:30:11 GMT

My earliest Wright was John Myles Wright, found in Haywood County, TN, in 1850. By 1860, he had moved to Searcy, White County, AR; by 1870, he was in Pulaski County, AR, which later became Faulkner County. His eldest daughter, Virginia "Mitt" Wright, was the mother of my grandfather, Asa Potter Bryant. The Bryants had come from Virginia to TN in the 1840s...Fayette County, just below Haywood County.

A "cousin" in Faulkner County shared some of her photographs with me via email, and one of them was of a Cadet Benjamin Wright of the United States Naval Academy. Through the help of several retired naval officers, I have determined that his father was a confederate general, Marcus Joseph Wright, who later went to Washington and worked for the federal government in documenting some aspect of the civil war. He is the only confederate officer buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This family was in Memphis at one time, but in Haywood County before the war...I have just been unable to make a connection with our John Myles Wright; I feel there is one because of the photograph being in with Bryant photographs. Another Bryant daughter from the Fayette County Bryants married a WRIGHT man.

Oral history had always been that our Wrights came from Middle Tennessee...and that John's wife's name was Rebecca Baker. She was dead by the time he moved to Arkansas. Other Tennessee names associated with these Wrights are KIRKMAN, BAKER.

I wish I could find the parents of my John Myles Wright. If naming patterns are any clue, he named his eldest son JOHN T. WRIGHT, which would have been for his father, if he followed the pattern. His second son was John M. Wright, Jr.

Mildred Brady Venitucci

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:41:25 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

BROOKS family in Haywood County

stoddbrooks — 30 Jun 2007 4:39:42 GMT

Looking for information on A. William Brooks Sr's prior lineage. He was my GGGgrandfather and married to "Jane E" (maybe Emison, Emerson). They had three children. They're all showing on the Haywood County census of 1870.

His parents were Louisiana HUDDLESTON (from VA.) and William Winston Brooks. I'm having a hard time finding further details on Wm. Winston Brooks background. Any additional info is apprecited. Thanks in advance.

RAY surname

Mary Ann — 1 Feb 2005 1:34:26 GMT

Searching for the surname RAY of Haywood Co.

1-William Anderson RAY b. 24 Aug 1837, , , North Carolina, d. 29 Nov 1921, Wynnewood, Garvin, Oklahoma,
+Manerva Elizabeth DENNIS b. 2 Oct 1840, Lynchburg, Lincoln, Tennessee, d. 16 Jan 1929 m. 30 Sep 1860, , Lincoln, Tennessee

Descendants of William Anderson RAY & Manerva DENNIS
2-John Leonard RAY b. 8 Jul 1861, , , Tennessee, USA, d. 7 Sep 1938, Joshua, Johnson, Texas
+Raldie Lemar RUSH , m. 7 Mar 1882, Brownsville, Haywood, Tennessee
+Mary Sue BOGGS b. 8 Jul 1871, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee d. 20 Nov 1946, Harlingen, Cameron, Texas, m. 21 Aug 1890, , Haywood, Tennessee

2-William Henry RAY b. 9 Aug 1863, , , Tennessee, d. 26 Nov 1948, Corsicana, Navarro, Texas,
+Martha Anne DOUGLAS b. 4 Apr 1865, , , Tennessee, d. 10 Jan 1946, Corsicana, Navarro, Texas m. 5 May 1889, , Haywood, Tennessee

2-James C. RAY b. 11 Dec 1865, , , Tennessee, d. 26 Mar 1956, Wynnewood, Garvin, Oklahoma
+Tinie B. LEWIS b. 3 Apr 1872, , , Tennessee, d. 18 Sep 1932, Wynnewood, Garvin, Oklahoma

2-R. A. RAY b. Abt 1868, , , Tennessee, USA

2-Mary Ann Elizabeth RAY b. 30 Apr 1871, Stanton, Haywood, Tennessee d. 6 Oct 1950, Ontario, San Bernardino, California
+James Madison MCLEARY b. 25 Mar 1856, , Gibson, Tennessee, d. 11 Jan 1938

2-W. R. RAY b. Abt 1877, , , Tennessee

Jessie James Kendrick, 78, d. 29 Dec 2003

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic, 8 Jan 2004

Mr. Jessie James Kendrick, 78, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Crestview Health Care Center. Mr. Kendrick was a farmer, sawmill owner and grocer, a World War II Army veteran and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Cornelia Givens Kendrick of Brownsville; two daughters, Judy Rowland of Germantown, Tenn., and Lisa Vaden of Gates, Tenn.; three sons, Rev. J. Larry Kendrick of Martin, Tenn., and Randy Kendrick and Kelly Kendrick, both of Brownsville; three sisters, Reba K. Wyatt, Bettye K. Sargent and Donna McAlpin, all of Brownsville; three brothers, Bill Kendrick, Bob Kendrick and Douglas W. Kendrick, all of Brownsville; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mr. Kendrick were held Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Brownsville Funeral Home. Interment was in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Deed Lookup, O'DELL, No. 3052, PLEASE

NanRaeLee — 7 Jan 2003 6:08:44 GMT

I was given an abstract of a Haywood County Deed, No. 3052, Job Odle to Neal McKenin? on 3 Jan 1839, in which Job Odle sold land. Could someone please just take a look at the whole transaction and tell me what his wife's name was on it? I'll swap for anything anyone needs in St. Louis, MO or surrounding counties.

Armour and Thomas' in Haywood,tn Brownsville

dachampster3450 — 9 May 2007 5:17:58 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for any information on my great -great grandparents.Harriet Armour -1825 .I am not for sure the name of her husband,however;they had a child Solomon Thomas-1848.They would be of an African-American descent.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Tammy Thomas-Anfield

John H Haywood

GOTSTARGAZIER — 28 Apr 2007 12:40:46 GMT

I am looking for information about John H Haywood.
He was born in or abt. 1796.
First census I found of him was in Hawkins County, TN.
Shows his wife as Arty (Artemiss Spurlock)
Shows children:
William L-abt 24 - Hiram-22 - Greenville-17 - Henry-12 - Robert-10 - Susana A-8 - John H-5 - Thomas-5mths.
John H Haywood possibly has a brother named Lewis Haywood born abt 1974

PAGE,HICKS

Dortha7 — 4 Nov 2003 4:49:01 GMT

william sangster

Theresa — 11 Aug 2005 2:50:37 GMT

hi my husband has a John Sangster Va b abt 1801 he has a brother William Sangster abt 1807 Va William wife is Martha b nc
they had a son William Lee Sangster He marr Willie Burk Anderson they had a son Howell sangster b abt 1878 is this the family? Tess

elvy vandike

agthatc — 11 Apr 2007 5:44:30 GMT

I am searching for the grave or any information on elvy vandike. I know her husband was chambers vandike and they lived in the pond creek comm. He is buried in the pond creek cem. Later she was living in the cario comm. in crockett co. but I can not find out when she died or where she is buried.

Thomas Family - Haywood and Madison Co.

tgene2673 — 12 Apr 2007 2:23:05 GMT

I need help. Is anyone researching the Thomas family in Haywood and Madison counties? I think the following are related but havent' found the link yet:
Phineas Thomas found 1830 Haywood Co and 1840 Madison Co
Was Phineas married to Sarah Howard??
Sarah Thomas - widow 1850
Children: Elizabeth, Clifton, Wilkerson B, Parmenas, Phinas
John B Thomas lives next door to Sarah in 1850 - Is he Phineas' brother?

I also find references to Phineas and Sarah in John Howard, Mary A Howard, and Paremnas Howard records of Haywood and Madison counties.

Thank you! tgene2673@yahoo.com

George D. Hood, 74, d. 10/1/2002

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 10/10/2002

Graveside services for Mr. George D. Hood were held Friday, Oct. 4, at Trinity Cemetery with Rev. Lonnie Robinson officiating. Mr. Hood was retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 22 years. He also served as a road commissioner for 16 years, and was an Army veteran and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He died Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Methodist Healthcare Brownsville Hospital at the age of 74.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha Wells Hood of Brownsville; three sons, Mike Hood, Bob Hood and Ricky Hood, all of Brownsville; his brother, Dixon Hood of Brownsville; and four grandchildren.
The family requests any memorials be sent to Trinity Cemetery Association or Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund.

Gooch Family Reunion August 3,4,5 2008 in Atlanta Georgia.

deeright1 — 4 Mar 2007 4:05:57 GMT

The descendants of Samuel T Gooch and Frances Graham will be holding a Reunion in August 2008. I am researching family history on the Gooch family and Graham Family. Frances was the daughter of Harriet Brooks and Duncan Graham, resided in Lauderdale County. Samuel Gooch was my great-great grandfather. Samuel was born 1855 in Granville North Carolina. He and Frances had 9 children, most of the descendants settled in Haywood and Lauderdale county. Missing a great deal of info for the family tree. Samuel and Frances children were Samuel Gooch Jr, Ada Vaughn, William H. Gooch, Lula Reed, Daisy Watkins(my great Grand mother), Eugene Gooch, James Gooch, Mary Roberts, and Frank Gooch. Please send any info to Deeright1@aol.com. (While growing up in Haywood County, I was so unaware of all the great relatives that surrounded me!)

coleman , anderson,sangster

theresaVanOsdol — 2 Jul 2001 1:30:24 GMT

looking for daniel coleman b 1794 va.marr nancy b 1806 nc/va they where in haywood co tenn 1850 teir children here was jane p. b abt 1835 va, william francis b abt 1837 va, harriet a. 1839, eliza anderson b 1844 nc. david 1847 , tyril b. 1849 julie 1862 tenn can not find danirl are nacy in haywood co tenn in 1860 but them and wiliam and tyril and julie went to white co. ark 1870. later eliza and her husband rueben sangster came on to ark they got married in nuttbush tenn. who daniel and nancy parents? thanks theresa

daniel coleman and nancy coleman of virginia

leo — 7 Oct 2001 1:33:10 GMT

my third greatgranddaddy was daniel coleman of virginia he was born 1794 he was married 5 times he was married to my third greatgrandmother rebecca then i heard he was married 4 other times which i am wandering could your daniel coleman be my third greatgrandfather who later lived in rutherford county tn, and i got other information included what his father and mother name and brothers and sisters hope to hear from you soon so we can see if we culd be kin or not
contact me at leomcmurtry@aol.com

Samuel H. Mann - Botetourt, VA > Haywood Co, TN > AR

ItcBitcSpider — 8 Nov 2006 2:03:23 GMT

I found my Samuel H. Mann and his family listed on the Haywood Co, TN census for the years 1840-60

1 Mann, Samuel, b abt 1810 - VA
+ Ann, b abt 1815 - VA

2 Mann, Virginia b. abt 1837 - TN
2 Mann, Henry b. abt 1840 - TN
2 Mann, Amanda b. abt 1843 - TN
+ Aldridge, ? died 1864
3 Aldridge, William Winston, b Oct 12 1864 -AR
2 Mann, Joel b. abt 1848 - TN
+ ?, Elizabeth b. abt 1853 - AR
2 Mann, Elizabeth (Bettie?) b. abt 1853 - TN
2 Mann, William b. abt 1858 - TN

I see other Mann's in the 8th District on the Haywood Co, TN Census .. Wondering if the other Saml Mann may be the father of my Sam.

Anyone familiar with this family?

Agnes Castellaw, 88, d. 16 July 1961

JanePowell30 — 22 Jun 2001 2:43:08 GMT

States Graphic, Friday, July 21, 1961, abstract: Mrs. Agnes Castellaw, 88, died Sunday at Jackson-Madison Co. Hosptial; services 4 p.m. Monday, Holly Grove Baptist Church, Rev. W. A. David officiating, burial in church cemetery; Brownsville Funeral Home in charge.
She was born in Madison Co TN and the widow of John F. Castellaw and a Baptist
Survivors: 2 sons, J. F. Castellaw of Memphis, Malcolm Castellaw of Peoria IL; 2 daughters, Mrs. Jack Stewart of Bells, Mrs. Nancy Bailey of Jackson TN; brother, Ause Parlow of Alamo; 2 sisters, Mrs. Sarah Cates and Mrs. Lizzie Conley both of Alamo TN; 10 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren.

POWELL/McNEIL

neantutor — 29 Aug 2003 11:39:30 GMT

Seeking information on John W. POWELL and wife Mary C. McNeil married in Haywood Co. 13 Sept 1866. Mary is buried there.

EDWARD E. BAKER November 16, 1923--March 2, 2007, Commercial Appeal

janepowell2 — 8 Mar 2007 3:27:55 GMT

Illnois, Washington - EDWARD E. BAKER, 83, of Washington, died at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2007 at Morton Terrace in Morton, IL. He was born on November 16, 1923 in Ecru, Mississippi, to Nathan and Sarah Annie Browning Baker. Edward married Ruby W. Baker on November 14, 1943 in Hernando, MS. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2006 in Washington.

Surviving is his daughter, Susan (Keith) Baker-Bachman of Metamora, IL; one grandson, Lance (Jenny) Abel of Danvers, IL; one granddaughter, Angela (Cameron) Stegall of Dayton, OH; two brothers, Enoch (Julia) Baker and Nathan (Bernice) Baker; and one sister, Dorothy Brigance, all of Horn Lake, MS. He was preceded in death by two sons David and Jimmy Baker; and five brothers, Charles, Dan, Martin, Homer and Jake Baker.

He was a US Army Veteran, serving in Europe during World War II, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Edward was a supervisor for Memphis Light, Gas and Water in Memphis, TN, where he retired. He was also the owner and operator of Baker’s Grocery in Nutbush, TN, and most recently had been a greeter at the East Peoria and Washington Wal-Mart. Edward and his wife, Ruby were foster parents for at-risk children for 12 years. He was a member of Washington Christian Church in Washington, and during the course of his life he had served as an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at Washington Christian Church with Rev. Jeff Browning officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment of cremated remains will be in Southhaven, MS at a later date. Deiters Funeral Home in Washington is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, to his church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Ancestor, Descendant, & Relative info on Alexander Brown and Lettie Brown

deeright1 — 4 Mar 2007 3:47:30 GMT

Looking for any info Alexander Brown, Born in Augusta Virginia in 1811. He Died in 1901 in Haywood County. His wife, Lettie was also from Virginia, appears to have shown up in Haywood County around the time of 1865 when slaves were being freed. I am unable to obtain info on Lettie's Maiden name. Alexander and Lettie had 7 children. Richard Brown was my great grandfather, also settled in Haywood county. Looking for any info on his siblings, Adeline, Edna, William, Josephine,Francis and Elizabeth(Liza) Brown. Richard married Mosella Joplin, the daughter of Aaron Joplin(born 1846) and Nancy Jane Edwards. Aaron's mother was Sophia Oldham married Edmond Rouser from Lauderdale County. Some of my research indicate that Aaron was connected to Thomas Joplin of the Joplin Plantation/Farm in Hennings TN mentioned in the book and movie "ROOTS" by Alex Haley. All info is welcomed, Past and present! Also Gathering info for the Brown family reunion, scheduled for 2008 in Haywood County.

Researching Ancestors and Descendants of Polk Malone and Winnie Miller

deeright1 — 4 Mar 2007 3:28:40 GMT

I am currently researching Descendants Of Polk Malone and Winnie Miller from Haywood County, settled there in the 1800's. Polk was born in 1850, believed to be from Alabama. I am unable to find any info on him before 1880. He was my Great Grand father. He and winnie raised their families in Haywood and Lauderdale county. Winnie was born Sep 1862, the daughter of Frank Miller and Ann Smith. Polk and Winnie had 9 children, Frank and Ann had 15, Most of them all settled in Lauderdale of Hawood County. These are some pretty large families and info would be welcomed!

Vaulx family of Haywood County

Bridgette F. Gray — 23 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Vaulx family of Haywood County, the black and white Vaulx's, all are related.

Civil War Unionists

DFrisby1864 — 9 Jul 2001 4:26:05 GMT

Dear Haywood County GenWeb,

I am a historian at The University of Alabama (I am a TN native of Coffee County however) studying the Union occupation of West Tennessee and its effect upon Reconstruction. I have two requests,
1. I am looking for information, especially any primary materials such as letters or secondary information such as a family history of a former county clerk in Haywood County, J.L. Poston, who was a member of Bradford's Battalion, 14 TN CAV. during the Civil War.
2. If anyone has any other material dealing with the Civil War or Reconstruction in West Tennessee (Union or Confederate) not located in the Univ of Memphis or Tennessee State Archives, please contact me.
Thank you,
Derek Frisby
derek.frisby@mail.ua.edu
205-556-4331

Pattat

DanaPattat — 17 Feb 2007 8:40:04 GMT

Hi! My name is Dana Pattat and I am from Dallas Texas. My father, who is in his forties, has never known who his father is. I know his family is from Tennessee. I would really appreciate some help finding out who the "Pattat's" are.

Pattat

DanaPattat — 17 Feb 2007 8:40:00 GMT

J.J.Dunavant and wife Sarah A Vaughn

Ramona Linkous — 25 Mar 2002 3:41:53 GMT

Searching for information about J.J.Dunavant and wife Sarah A Vaughn. I show them living in Haywood Co, Tennessee in the 1860 census living with Sarah's mother , Mary Jane Vaughn and Sarah's brother's,John,Jerome B,Charley E,James D.
Sarah's mother later remarried a William H Jobes in 1874.
Anyone with info about this family please contact me at , RJLINKOUS1@AOL.Com

Researching the Camel & Sutton families of Brownsville, Tennessee

vincentdavis72 — 10 Feb 2007 5:19:52 GMT

Hi, everyone!

My name is Vincent Davis and I am doing some research of my mother's paternal side of my family tree, which consists of the Camel and Sutton families of Brownsville, Tennessee.

To show my lineage:

I am the firstborn son of Carole (Camel) Dorsey; the grandson of Ben and Sweetie (Bracey) Camel; and the great-grandson of Ernest and Beatrice (Sutton) Camel.

I know that my grandfather and his family were from Brownsville, Tennessee, but I didn't know his parents or know anything of them at all. I would love to find out who was in my family beyond my great-grandparents.

If anyone could help and possibly answer some questions for me it will be greatly appreciated!

I look forward to the correspondence and possibly learning about distant family members.

You can also contact me at vincentdavis72@comcast.net.

Much love & God bless you all!!

Vincent Davis

Mr. Doyal Sargent, age 86, passed away January 28, 2007

janepowell2 — 1 Feb 2007 4:58:48 GMT

Mr. Doyal W. Sargent, age 86, passed away in his home in Brownsville, Tennessee, Sunday, January 28, 2007.

He was a farmer, ginner, World War II Navy veteran, and attended Allen Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted in Allen Baptist Church at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 with burial following in the church cemetery with military honors.

Mr. Sargent was preceded in death by his parents: Vernon and Della Sargent; and a sister: Lorene Sargent.

He is survived by his wife: Martha Ann Sargent, Brownsville, TN; a daughter: Vickie Garrett and her husband, Billy Garrett, Jr., Brownsville, TN; a granddaughter: Brittney Buchanan and her husband, Jonathan, and a great-granddaughter: Abby Buchanan, all of Lakeland, TN; two brothers: Howard Sargent and Kenneth Sargent and his wife, Bettye, all of Brownsville, TN; one brother-in-law: Eugene Williams and his wife, Nancy, Jacksonville, FL; a niece: Amy Crafton, Whiteville, TN; two nephews: Barry Sargent and Gary Sargent, both of Brownsville, TN.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Allen Baptist Church or Hospice of West Tennessee.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 30, 2007 from 5:00 ? 8:00 P.M. in the Brownsville Funeral Home and from 1:00 P.M. until service time, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in Allen Baptist Church.

Brownsville Funeral Home 731-772-1551

As reported in The Jackson Sun: 01/30/2007

Smither

LINDAHAINES — 29 Jan 2007 7:41:24 GMT

I am interested in the family of Thomas Smither(Smothers).
Found in Haywood in 1850 and 1860 census records. I am trying to connect them to my gggrandfather, John Wesley Smither born 1839 in TN. thanks for any info you may have.
Linda

Descendants Dock Wilson Overton and Chaney Overton

mystradams — 23 Jan 2007 4:10:36 GMT

I am seeking any info on Dock and Chaney Overton, or their children Jimmie, Johnnie, Dazy, Ann, Mariou, Maud (matigusta), Edgar, Allie Mae or Walater.

Seeking help

Dogacres — 12 Feb 2006 10:27:34 GMT

I would like some help in locating anyone in Haywood county, that would know the Carney, Worrel, or Klutts families The Carney family was old settlers of that county My husband was born near Stanton and his grandparents were Charley and Kate Worrell I know very little about these people and would appreciate hearing from someone that knew the family Thank you

Helen Maurine Luten Luce, 79, d. 3/14/2003

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 3/20/2003

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Maurine Luten Luce were held on Tuesday, March 18, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Union City, Tenn., with Father Joe Lattus officiating. Mrs. Luce was a retired real estate broker and owner of Luce National Enterprises, a member of the Retired Officers Association and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Blytheville. She was a former member of First Christian Church in Union City. She died Friday, March 14, 2003, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Blytheville, Ark., at the age of 79.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William James Luce Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Marshall Luce Welch of Brownsville and Charlotte Ann Burke of Wildwood, Tenn.; one son, Major William James Luce Jr. of Nome, Alaska; and six grandchildren.

Interment was in East View Cemetery.

Robert S Wilkins Married Elizabeth Kinney

dozenelk — 14 Jan 2007 4:10:43 GMT

Robert S Wilkins b. 1796 in N C married Elizabeth Kinney around 1828.(Likely in Haywood Co.) They lived in Haywood County, TN on the 1830 census. Their first 4 children were born there: Fredonia Wilkins b. 1829, Calvin, b. abt 1831, William Alexander Wilkins b. 1833 and Elizabeth P Wilkins b. 1835. By 1840 this family has moved to MS, but Calvin is missing. What happened to Calvin? The only other "Wilkins" in Haywood Co, TN on 1830 census was a Nathaniel Wilkins. Might be related. ?? I am searching for siblings and parents of Robert S Wilkins b. 1796 N C. (My g-g-grandfather) Have no clues on his parents, siblings or place in N C. Have info forward though. Contact me at dozenelk@hotmail.com.
Thanks, Dozenelk

Obit:Mary Virginia Stewart Tritt-Taylor, BROWNSVILLE, TN January 10, 2007

janepowell2 — 11 Jan 2007 5:54:43 GMT

Mary Virginia Stewart Tritt-Taylor, BROWNSVILLE, TN

Mrs. Mary Virginia Stewart Tritt-Taylor, age 85, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 10, 2007. She leaves a rich legacy of an unwavering faith in God and an abundant love for her family and friends.

Mrs. Tritt-Taylor lived her entire life with a song in her heart, her eyes fixed on the Lord, and her arms extended, ready to hug and help others. She always had a warm smile and a kind word for all those who crossed her path.

She was born and lived all her life in Haywood County. While she was a major stock holder in the Zion Gin Company, her life was devoted to God and family. Mrs. Tritt-Taylor was a member of the Zion Baptist Church where she led a Sunday School Class for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husbands: Maurice E. Tritt in 1982 and Joe Taylor in 2006; and her brothers: William, Pete, and Jimmy.

She is survived by her children: Dare Simpson, Diane Wright and her husband, Billy, and Wayne Tritt and his wife, Patsy, all of Brownsville, TN; eight grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and her sister: Laura Jo Cozart and her husband, Roland, Brownsville, TN.

A celebration of her life will be held at Zion Baptist Church on Thursday, January 11, 2007 with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M. and the service to follow at 3:00 P.M. Burial will follow in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to the Zion Baptist Church.

Brownsville Funeral Home 731-772-1551

As reported in The Jackson Sun on 01/11/2007

Al Warren, Haywood Co. and Madison Co., TN

jenniefoust — 9 Jan 2007 2:05:48 GMT

I am researching the Chambers, Overton, and Joyner families from Haywood Co. and the Providence Community of Madison Co., TN. I am trying to find out who the parents were of Al R. (Albert) Warren, who was listed as a nephew of Allen Chambers int the 1900 Haywood census. Al and his wife, Emma, who I believe was a Willianson, are buried in the Providence Cemetery in Madison Co., TN. Any hely in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Jennie Foust

Newspaper Death Notices

RamonaLinkous — 8 Jan 2007 10:09:37 GMT

Is there anyone working on the old newspapers copying old death notices ? Like from the 1860's forward ? Thanks, Ramona

Alberta Darby, 89, d. 21 Sep 2005

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 29 Sep 2005

Funeral services for Ms. Alberta Darby were held Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Cedar Grove M.B. Church in Mason, Tenn. Ms. Darby was a domestic engineer. She died Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at Covington Manor Nursing Facility at the age of 89.

Survivors include three sons, Rev. Joseph (Bertha) Darby of Mason, Leonard (Ann) Darby of Covington, Tenn., and Joseph Darby; one brother, Otis Fisher (Mary) Parnell of Alexandria, La.; 19 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Darby; her parents, James “Jimmie” Fisher and Mary Larry; four sisters, Mattie L. Fisher, Gladys Fisher Eldridge, Irene Fisher Wilson, and Bernice Fisher Perkins; and six brothers, Henry “Son” Fisher, Wilbert Fisher Sr., Earl Fisher, James “Lucky” Fisher, James Fisher, and Joseph “Joe” Fisher.

Interment was in the Holy Temple Cemetery in Brighton, Tenn.

BERTIE KEY, 100, d. 28 December 2006

janepowell2 — 31 Dec 2006 1:43:30 GMT

BERTIE KEY,
Funeral service for Mrs. Bertie Key, 100, will be Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Lawrence - Sorensen Funeral Home with Rev. Pat McGill & Rev. Doug Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery.

Mrs. Key, a resident of Jackson since 1940, died Thursday morning at home.

She was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Edward and Florence Hall Byars, and received her education in the schools there.

Mrs. Key was a member of Poplar Heights Baptist Church.

She survived by a step-daughter, Julia Richmond.

In 1940 she was married to Charles Everett Key, who preceded her in death July 14, 1968. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jewell Byars and brothers, George Harvey Byars and Edward Byars.

Friends may visit Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.

Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home 731-424-2424

As reported in The Jackson Sun on 12/30/2006

Looking for Infomation on Scammerhorn's in Haywood County

jgwilkins — 28 Dec 2006 11:55:32 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for information on 3 Scammerhorn's that lived and died in Haywood County.

Katie Scammerhorn
born: Oct 8 1905
died: Apr 1982

Howard Scammerhorn
born: Nov 30, 1930
died: Jun 1980

Clyde Scammerhorn
born: Nov 1928
died: Jul 1987

I am working on my Wilkins Family Tree and the Scammerhorn family has several people involved in my Tree.

Any info will be greatly appreciated

Jimmy Wilkins
jgwilkins_2000@yahoo.com

Carroll Name

Shirley Robison — 30 Nov 2006 9:32:29 GMT

Am looking for any information on William Carroll was married to a Clarissa last name unknown, they had 11 children all born in Tenn. They where listed in 1850 Haywood cencus.
E-mail please with any informtion on this family

Wise (Wyse), Sanders and Stricklind Families

Kathie Wheeless — 29 Nov 2006 2:58:45 GMT

I am looking for any family of Andrew J. Wise and Nancy Stricklind or Hamilton Sanders and Docia Stricklind. Andrew and Nancy married in Haywood County around 1874. Andrew and Nancy had two known daughters, Sarah and Dove. Hamilton and Docia's children are John R., James, Levi C., Elijah B. and Sallie B. They lived in Madison County around the 1880 Census. Family lore has it Nancy Strickind and Hamilton Sanders died some time before or around 1900. Most of both families then moved to Greene County, Arkansas around 1900 and I am Andrew's ggranddaughter. We would like to know more of their life in Tennessee. One question in particular is, Who was Andrew's parents? Another is, Do we still have part of our family around Haywood or Madison Counties? If you know anything about our family please let us know.

Marcum in Haywood Co, TN

Robert Sinclair — 3 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the family of Spencer Marcum/Marcom in Haywood Co,Tn. Spencer was born 18 Oct 1798 in Orange Co, NC and married Reamy Freeman March 1827 maybe in Wake Co, NC. Reamy was born 6 April 1801 maybe in Wake Co,NC.The Marcum/Marcom family came to Haywood Co, TN abt 1850 from NC. Their children were Jane Isabel married Daniel Watridys, Wiley born abt 1829 married Martha McCoy abt 1850, Richard Thomas born 1829 and married Mary Pemelia Moore, Rachel Ann born abt 1832 and married Joe Crowder, John born abt 1834 and married Sarah J. Hon, Frances Parlee born abt 1837 and married J. A. McMurry 28 Nov 1867, Samuel Robert born abt 1843 and married Susan R. Parker 1 May 1867, and Lemuel born abt 1850 and died in the Civil War. As far as I know right now all the children were married in Haywood Co, TN. I have the family lines from six of their kids to the present but no dates or places, which I would like to find. Please e-mail me at rsinclair@dekalb.net and we can exchange information. Thank you.

Looking for the maiden name of Andrew Russell's wife

ChrisNina — 15 Nov 2006 3:39:41 GMT

Goodspeed says the wife of Andrew Russell (b. in Guilford Co., NC, died in Haywood Co., TN) was Elizabeth WRIGHT. The marriage said she was Betsy WRIGHT. Are they the same person? Is it WRIGHT or KNIGHT? Both names can be found in Guilford Co., NC at the time of the marriage - 1824.
Thanks,
Chris

Sarah (?) Hopper b. May 1844 Mississippi

rmadron1 — 11 Nov 2006 3:36:00 GMT

Looking for an 1880 connection to Sarah (Maiden Unknown)Hopper. 1900 Haywood County, TN census shows she is 56 and widowed. With her are Robert C.; James; and William O (Oather). Sarah is shown to have been born in Mississippi; Father in Alabama and Mother in Tennessee. I can't seem to make a connection to 1880--if someone could help me, I would be thankful. Thanks a million, Renee

JOSEPH PRICE FAMILY

RossMcClain21 — 17 Jan 2007 9:45:53 GMT

JOSEPH PRICE FAMILY
Listed in Haywood County ,Tenn 1860 census in Danceyville,Tenn.His wife was born in Alabama and all of his children. Does anyone know what county in Alabamba his family was born???
R.A. MacLaine

Searching for Nathan and Nona Lee Hollinger HOWARD and family members,

pj Thompson — 10 Nov 2006 6:39:49 GMT

Hi there, I need help in locating some relatives.........
Nathan and Nona Lee Hollinger HOWARD lived in Memphis, Shelby Co, Tn. they also lived in Tipton and Haywood Cos, Tn. They had 2 children that I know of.......
Leslie HOWARD b 1922 July 28, 1951 at age 28 years old of Malignant hypertension....his death certificate states that he was married........Was there any children???

The other son was Lindy HOWARD b abt 1827, he is 3 on the 1930 census. What happened to him? Did he have any children? Could Lindy by any chance be alive today? I sure wish I could find him if he is.

Nathan HOWARD b 1895 Galloway, Tn. was the son of John B. HOWARD and Savannah BROUGHTON of Tipton and Shelby Cos, Tn.....another son was named Samuel C. "Sam" HHOWARD b 1903.
(I am looking for living relatives esp. males.........DNA of course) but also to help fill in blanks.........

John B. HOWARD was the son of Columbus J. "Lum" HOWARD and Sarah Almeda DICKERSON of Coffee, Franklin, Williamson and Tipton Cos, Tn.......

I am looking for any descendants of these lines. I for sure want to find a male HOWARD by name if at all possible from these lines.........

John B. HOWARD had a brother, William C. J. HOWARD that had a son John Thomas HOWARD b 1913 .......did he have children?

Does anybody know of these people or where I might find them today or their descendants???????

Thanks
pj

William Wallace b. 1838? Residence Haywood County

rmadron1 — 5 Nov 2006 3:36:34 GMT

According to my great granddaddy's (Richard Hullett Wallace) death certificate, his father was William WALLACE born in Tenn. His son Willie Frank Wallace wrote in his masonic bible that William Wallace was 66 years, 5 months, and 18 days old at his death, which we assumed that his birth was approx. 1838. Richard's death cert. indicated that his mother was Martha HUBBERD born in Tenn.

I have found an 1880 Haywood census that I believe is the correct family. William is 42 and his son Richard is 2 at this time and by 1900 Haywood census, Richard is married and is 23. There is not a wife listed for William on the 1880 census. Siblings listed on the 1880 census are Sara, Robert, Jessee (or Isaac), and Belle.

I am looking for an 1870 census for William and Martha but can't seem to locate them in Haywood and honestly don't know which way to go.

Thanks a million, Renee

John & Safronia (Mary) Vaden

coffman1 — 15 Oct 2006 11:22:37 GMT

I am looking for info on the John Vaden with wife Safronia in the 1860 Franklin Co. census.

Any one know this family, have any info on them?

In 1870 they were in Colbert Co. census. I have an idea they didn't move, it was cause Colbert Co. was created between the 1860 & 1870 census. Then where they lived in Franklin Co., became Colbert Co.

By 1880 Mary (Safronia or Safrona) was in Lauderdale Co., Tennessee with the children, but John is no longer in the household. 1900 Safrona is living in Haywood Co., Tennessee with Thomas J. Vaden and family. Census say Safrona is a cousin to Thomas. She is a widow, married 12 years.

I am not sure if I have found Thomas in past census. Says he was born in Alabama. Can't find a Vaden Family in Alabama that works out to be Thomas' family. If he was a cousin to Safronia, would have had to been a cousin by marriage, I would thing, maybe? So Thomas would be a son of a brother to John's dad.

Would appreciate any info on this family.

Thank you, Cathy

Friedman

cbutcher123 — 15 Oct 2006 10:01:04 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for a Minnie Friedman who died in Crawford County Arkansas in Aug. 1970.
Can anyone help?

Hardy Nelson White

Maroneys4 — 27 Mar 2002 5:11:04 GMT

Looking for the parents of Hardy Nelson White b: 9 DEC 1843 in Haywood Co, TN. He married in 1877 in Cherokee Co,TX. Any help would be appreciated!

census

Peggy Douglas — 13 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a birth or census record for Elias B
Davis. My information shows he was born in Haywood
County in July of 1829. I would like a verification
of his birth or a census record that lists him in a
household during 1829 or later.

MC LEOD

DonnaHunter58 — 6 Nov 2002 10:48:14 GMT

Would like to correspond with others who relate to the following Haywood Co. families: Catharine McLeod. b. abt. 1810. She was widow of Norman McLeod, came to Haywood Co. sometime after 1850: Joseph Lee Stokely and wife Nancy Sawyer, son John Stokely b. 1859 in Brownsville; Lyne S. Taliaferro and wife Mildred: William Robert Bignall Clements and wife Ann Caroline Taliaferro, dau. of Lyne S.

Alfred Freeman

PatriciaLiggett — 12 Sep 2006 12:14:36 GMT

Looking for any info on Alfred Freeman who was in Cageville in 1830. He married Amanda Amerniah Jones and then moved onto Marshall County, MS.

Haywoood County Volunteers and search engine

bettybrooks — 25 Sep 2006 2:06:29 GMT

I added three new volunteers to the list at Haywood County TNGenWeb today. These three knowledgeable people will fill the void left by the death of Reese. Please limit your queries, read the rules posted on the website.

I noticed in another message that someone said there wasn't a search engine on the county website. There has been one theresince I took it over, it is and was located at the bottom of the page and evidently someone didn't look far enough. To remedy that, I have duplicated it near the top for those that don't scroll.

Anyone else trhat would like to volunteer to be a "Look Up" peson, please contact me.

Thank you

Betty Brooks
Haywood county GenWeb Coordinator
mail list and message board

Lena Irene Stewart Barcroft, 84, d. 1/31/2002

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 2/7/2002

Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Irene Stewart Barcroft, 84, were conducted Saturday, Feb. 2, at Woodland Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Moore officiating. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery. Mrs. Barcroft died at Methodist Healthcare Brownsville Jan. 31.
She was a homemaker, teacher and a courthouse clerk in charge of the Veteran's Administration. Mrs. Barcroft was a member of Woodland Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, and she attended Union University.
Survivors include her husband, Hubert Barcroft Sr. of Brownsville; two daughters, Sophie Minton of Bowling Green, Ky., and Ilene Barcroft of Brownsville; a son, Hubert Barcroft Jr. of Brownsville; two sisters, Kathryn Highfill of Jackson, Tenn., and Grace Mulligan of Brownsville; two brothers, David Earl Stewart and Ed Stewart, both of Brownsville; and two grandchildren, Leslie Weiler and Marti Barcroft. A sister, Aileen Stewart, and a brother, Everette Stewart, preceded her in death.

Trimble, Ellis, Neal families of Haywood County

Rose Harmia-Mitcham — 19 Sep 2006 4:40:13 GMT

I am looking for the Trimble, Neal and Ellis families of Haywood Co., TN and am looking for information on Abner Trimble, George Ware Trimble and James D. Trimble of Johnson Grove area of Haywood Co., TN. Also Amanda Trimble Ellis who was married the a George T. Ellis.

There was a Perry McDonald Neal who was living in the County who mother was a Elizabeth Trimble Neal. I am looking for all the families listed. If anyone is of these lines please share. I would love to have some history and fact on the families. Information about graves and homes and land grant, wills and etc.

Rose Harmia-Mitcham

Ephraim GRAY - 1880 Haywood Co., TN Census

Chaps — 12 Sep 2006 2:41:33 GMT

Greetings:
Does anyone know of this GRAY family listed below, I am trying to locate my family member's:

Household Record 1880 United States Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age BP Occupation Father's BP Mother's BP

Ephraim GRAY Self M Male B 30 TN Laborer NC NC
Alice GRAY Wife M Female B 32 TN Laborer NC NC
Joe GRAY Son S Male B 9 TN TN TN
Sallie GRAY Dau S Female B 8 TN TN TN
Matt GRAY Son S Male B 6 TN TN TN
Walker GRAY Son S Male B 3 TN TN TN
Jim GRAY Son S Male B 1 TN TN TN

Source Information:
Census Place District 4, Haywood, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255261
NA Film Number T9-1261
Page Number 69B

Hamp CURRIE - Haywood Co., TN

Chaps — 12 Sep 2006 2:38:56 GMT

Need information about the following family.
Thanks.

Household Record 1880 United States Census

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age BP Occupation Father's BP Mother's BP

Hamp CURRIE Self M Male B 50 NC Farmer NC NC
Louisa CURRIE Wife M Female B 49 SC Farm Laborer SC SC
Andre CURRIE Son S Male B 17 TN Farm Laborer NC SC
Jeff Davis CURRIE Son S Male B 14 TN NC SC
Fannie CURRIE Dau S Female B 12 TN NC SC
Charley CURRIE Son S Male B 10 TN NC SC
Alley CURRIE Dau S Female B 8 TN NC SC

Source Information: Census Place District 4, Haywood, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255261
NA Film Number T9-1261
Page Number 73B

John CURRIE - 1880 Haywood Co., TN Census

Chaps — 12 Sep 2006 2:35:11 GMT

Does anyone know of this CURRIE family listed below,
I am trying to locate my family member's:

Household Record 1880 United States Census
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace

John CURRIE Self M Male B 57 NC Farmer NC NC
Milly CURRIE Wife M Female B 59 NC NC NC

Will CURRIE Son S Male B 29 TN Farmer NC NC
Rena MOORE Other W Female B 48 AL Laborer --- ---

Source Information:
Census Place District 4, Haywood, Tennessee
Family History Library Film 1255261
NA Film Number T9-1261
Page Number 75B

Odie B. Leek, 67, d. 7 Mar 2005

JimAckSr — 26 Apr 2006 10:34:04 GMT

Brownsville States-Graphic 17 Mar 2005

Funeral services for Mr. Odie B. Leek were held Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Morris Chapel Baptist Church in Somerville. Mr. Leek was a member of Morris Chapel Baptist Church. Mr. Leek died Monday, March 7, 2005 at his residence at the age of 67.

Mr. Leek is survived by his wife, Helen Martin Pittman Leek of Moscow; three daughters, Patsy Pittman Holden of Somerville, Bettie Sue Pittman Knupp of Batesville, Arkansas and Nancy Pittman Freeman of Moscow; two sons, Robert Pittman of Brownsville and Kenneth Pittman of Newark, Arkansas; three sisters, Pansy Burris, Josephine Jones and Dessie Mae Haywood, all of Brownsville; two brothers, Robert Leek and Roy J. Leek, both of Ingles, Florida; sixteen grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren. Mr. Leek was preceded in death by his parents, Odice Arthur Leek and Louise Morris Leek.

Interment was in Hood Cemetery in the Warren Community.

Moses Sternberger

centergroveschool — 3 Sep 2006 7:36:21 GMT

I noticed some old messages on this board about Moses Sternberger. Moses Sternberger married Mary Ellis (Warren) Wade in Person Co. NC 3-2-1857. They lived in Mt. Carmel Southern Halifax County Va. I have much info on the family of Mary Ellis Wade which includes court documents concerning Moses Sternberger. Her last name was not Waite but Wade.
Happy to share information.

Karen Wade Avants

Moses Sternberger, d. 2 Jan.1915

Sheila Rodenhizer Heath — 14 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

William L. Copeland b. 1830 NC wife Mary E. b. 1832 TN

JoBennett28 — 23 Jul 2006 3:09:01 GMT

Does anyone know the parents of William L. Copeland b. 1830? I found him in the 1880 Census in District 5, Haywood Co., Tennessee living with wife Mary E. b. 1832 TN.

Also in household is Wm. MILLER Other S Male W 10 TN Adopted Child TN TN and

Brack WHEELER Other Male B 40 TN Farm Laborer TN TN

What was the maiden name of wife Mary E. ?
Did William have other children?

Thanks for any info,
jo bennett

e mail me at:
jobennett4321@hotmail.com