Madison - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Francis "Frank" Iverson-help with locating grave

BKrogh8863 — 5 Aug 2008 2:52:07 GMT

Francis C. "Frank" Iverson died in Ky. on Mar 18, but was buried in Jackson, Tenn. on March 20, 1918. where he and his wife had a home. I'm trying to find the cemetery where he is buried. The death cert. just states buried in Jackson.

HUGH K MARTIN

suesandefur1 — 17 Feb 2003 11:42:51 GMT

LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS OF HUGH K MARTIN AND MATTIE MARTIN. CHILDREN MARGARET, REGINA, MARIA, EDNA. LAST KNOWN ON 1930 CENSUS IN MADISON TN. HE WORKED FOR THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.

MITCHELL

Linda Cook — 15 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS BORN JACOB ARTHUR JAMES MITCHELL ON
2-11-1888 IN MADISON COUNTY TO JIM AND TILDIE MITCHELL (MANUS/MANIS MAIDEN NAME). I DID FIND A JIM MITCHELL ON THE 1870 GIBSON CO. CENUS AT THE AGE OF 2. TILDIE MIGHT BE NICKNAME FOR "MATHILDE"

Sadie Watkins and Peter J. Gaffeney

Berrygaffgen — 6 Jul 2008 9:54:09 GMT

Sadie Watkins (Mar 2 1866 - Dec 17, 1946) married to Peter J. Gaffeney (Apr 4, 1860 - Nov 9,1930). I need the names of Sadie's parents as well as Sadie's place of birth. (Sadie may be a nickname) I beleive that Sadie and Peter were married in Jackson,Tennesse at St Mary's Catholic Church. I would like any info from the marriage certificate. Would like a a photstat copy of marriage license. Does St Mary's keep that information at the church or where can I write for that data? Also, need info from her death certificate. Any lookups and info greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Jamie

Cordelia (Delia) Wood

Linda Stewart — 7 Nov 2002 3:44:14 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for information on one of my great-grandfather's sisters, Cordelia Wood. I think she may have gone by "Delia" - some even called her "aunt Deecee". She was the daughter of W. A. Wood of the Adair community in Madison County in the mid-late 1800's. I have some obscure information on her and am trying to verify it. She is said to have married a man whose last name was either "Powell" or "Howell" and then is said to have moved to Medina, and at some point her husband tried to poison her she moved out. That's all the info I have on her so far - I don't know her death date or place of burial. If anyone knows anything, please let me know. Thanks very much.

Cemetery look up for Samuel B. Thornton d. 20 Apr 1936 buried Hollywood Cemetery?, Jackson, TN

tnhounddog — 19 Jun 2008 5:39:45 GMT

I am trying to confirm when & where Samuel B. Thornton died. I was told that he died 20 Apr 1936 & is buried in the Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, TN.

Would some kind soul search for Samuel B. Thornton in the Madison Co., Cemetery book? His wife Sarah (Gray) Thornton died abt. 1910 not sure if she is buried with him or not.

Thanks in advance.
Judy

old GREER photo found

Don Howell — 4 Aug 2003 4:46:41 GMT

I found an old photograph of a young woman named
"Miss Mamie Greer"
It was taken in Jackson, Tenn. by McClintock & Harper.
It appears to be from around the 1880's to 1890's .

If anyone would like a scanned copy just let me know :)

Don Howell

Rufus T. Weir Information

bigd3298 — 13 Feb 2005 1:19:36 GMT

Seeking information on Rufus T. Weir who lived in Madison Co. in 1880 with his mother and a sister, Sarah.Would like to know who he married and where they are buried. Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks Don

looking for cemetery on line....

wlturner_1 — 7 Jun 2008 4:38:14 GMT

i need to know if the BIG LAUREL CEMETERY IN MADISON CO HAS A WEB SITE.

Carolyn Cawthon Roth Parker Obit

mabeone — 7 Jun 2008 9:04:54 GMT

ELKIN - Mrs. Carolyn Cawthon Roth Parker, 97, of 122 Terrace Ave., died Monday at her home.

Mrs. Parker was born in Jackson, TN., November, 28, 1910, to William and Olive Noel Cawthon.

Carolyn was blessed with two wonderful marriages She was first married to Thomas M. Roth who preceded her in death in 1954.

From this union were born, two sons; Thomas M. Roth, Jr and wife Marjory of Winston Salem. William C. Roth and wife Cissie of Elkin. One daughter, Rosy Beverley of the home.

In 1963 she was married to Hubert H. Parker who preceded her in death in 1996.

As long as health permitted Carolyn was active at Galloway Memorial Episcopal Church, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, The Little Garden Club and was an avid bridge player. Music was a joy, which she so delighted in sharing with her family and friends. She had a wonderful life which was filled with love and friendships.

Surviving in addition to her children are: one sister, Kate Stevenson of Jackson TN. son-in-law Gray Beverley of New York City, nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two step daughters, Betty Ann Williams and Linda Tyler.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Thursday June 5, 2008, in Hollywood Cemetery with a Memorial Service to follow at Galloway Memorial Episcopal Church at 11:00 o' clock with Rev. Ralph Delgadillo officiating. The family will greet friends following the service at the residence 122 Terrace Ave. The family suggests that any memorials be directed to Galloway Episcopal Church. 312 W. Main St., Elkin, NC 28621 John Kennedy and Gene Vogler, Funeral Directors are assisting Carolyn' s family.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 6/4/2008

James and Catherine Ross, from Mecklenburg Co. NC

pjoyhaynes — 21 May 2008 1:55:59 GMT

James Ross died 1809 in Mecklenburg Co. NC with a will. His widow was Catherine Emerson Ross who died after 1840 in Madison Co. TN. I am searching for information on their daughter Nancy Green who was born about 1795. Other children at the time of Catherine's death were James Coleman Ross and Peter E. Ross who both died in Madison Co. TN.

Elisha Brown/Emily Sanford

BettyBuchananM — 28 Sep 2005 1:26:28 GMT

Elisha Brown m/ 1839 Emily Sanford in Madison Co., Tn.
Need children data and who married.
Any help appreciated
Betty Buchanan Martin

Lydia Brisco Thompson parents James and Lydia Brisco Brooks

irisfff — 4 Aug 2005 8:03:01 GMT

I believe I desend from Lydia Brisco (Brooks) Thompson. Lydia married Baseley N. Jackson on Aug 28, 1849 in Madison County, TN. Lydia was born May 23, 1830. She died in Greene County, AR May 21, 1912. I saw a Thompson Family Bible posting on the gen web. Does anyone have anymore information?

Adam Huntsman/George Todd/Phillip McNeill

carenmcneill — 20 Mar 2008 6:33:30 GMT

I have been doing some research on my McNeill line and these men tie into it. Phillip McNeill married Sarah Todd in 1832 in Madison County. She was the daughter of George and Mary Todd. Her sister Elizabeth married Adam Huntsman and when he died their two children Adam and Paradise Huntsman were living with the McNeill's. Another daughter Susan married a McIver.

Does anyone have history on these families?

Family of James P. Butler & Mary L. Butler, 1840s through 1870s

jwcross — 5 Apr 2008 2:14:05 GMT

I have been studying a very interesting mid-19th Century Jackson, TN family, the family of James (1814-1877) and Mary (1819-1878) Butler. They appear to be unrelated to the more numerous and more prosperous family of Dr. William Edward Butler. James P. Butler was a saddler by trade, as shown by the 1850 and 1860 US Censuses.

I have been unable to find any information on the NC origins or the burial places of James and Mary, or the deaths and burial places of their 5 children (Artemissa b1838, Araminta Paralee b 1840, Edith A. b 1842, John b 1845, Mary C. b 1847, and Henry b 1854). I would especially like to know the burial place of my ancestor, their daughter, Araminta Paralee Butler McMillan, who last appears in the 1870 Census living in Jackson, TN with her husband, John H. McMillan, 3 of their small children and 3 small Cockrill children. The 1880 Census of Jackson shows that her husband John H. McMillan remarried in 1871, so Araminta must have died in the years 1870-1871.

The Cockrill children in the 1870 Census may have been the children of Mrs. W. G. Cockrill, who was reported to have died of consumption in 1877, and whose maiden name was McMillen (maybe a spelling variant of McMillan?).

I have searched the on-line listings of graveyards of Madison County with no results for any of these Butlers. I was more successful with John H. McMillan and his second wife, Mary Spah McMillan, who with her sister and parents are all buried in Riverside Cemetery in Jackson. Perhaps some of them moved away.

Araminta Butler McMillan's younger sister, Mary C. Butler Jacobs, was a graduate of the Memphis District Female Acad. and is last mentioned in the 1880 census living with her husband George Jacobs and a daughter, Warthenia (b 1878).

The will of James P. Butler’s wife Mary (1877) names their youngest son Henry Butler has her executor. Henry and his wife Anna had one daughter, Ada Belle (b 1879), but I haven't been able to trace her.

Other missing threads are those of the two younger children of John H. McMillan and Araminta Butler McMillan's, Mary A. McMillan Jacobs (b 1866) and R.H. McMillan (a boy b 1869). Mary A. McMillan married William C. Diffee, and their three daughters are mentioned in their step-grandmother, Mary Spah McMillan's will.

I would appreciate any assistance. I have further information if anyone is interested in collaborating.

Dunagan and Climer Cemeteries

fayrita54 — 25 Mar 2008 10:19:55 GMT

I am desperately searching for these two cemeteries and am pretty sure they are either in Crockett, Madison or Gibson County. My family lived in the area where these 3 counties meet and I find information in all 3 counties of my family. Both cemeteries were in existence in the mid 1940's. My great grandparents' death certificates states they are buried at these cemeteries but my searches have turned up nothing. Varney Jines was buried at Dunagan and Cynthia Jines was buried at Climer. If anyone has any information on either of these cemeteries please contact me.

Tombstone Photo Volunteer Needed

MalcolmHunter74 — 19 Mar 2008 9:04:04 GMT

I am searching for someone with a digital camera that could take a photo of my ancestor's tombstone and e-mail me the picture.
From Maple Springs Cemetery :
- G.W. Miller (1825-1901)

Thanks SO much for any assistance,
Malcolm Hunter dydx@artelco.com

George Miller of Madison County

MalcolmHunter74 — 16 Mar 2008 9:46:13 GMT

I am searching for anyone related to, or anyone having any family information about my ancestor, George W. Miller. He was born in Madison County in 1825, and died there in 1901. He and his wife Elizabeth married there in 1846. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks SO much.
Malcolm Hunter dydx@artelco.com

Col. James Monroe TROUTT, 1883-1951, born Jackson, Madison, TN

chtrout — 16 Mar 2008 12:57:40 GMT

I am researching Col. James Monroe TROUTT, born 22 Jul 1883 in Jackson, Madison, TN, died 30 Jun 1951 in Knoxville, Knox, TN, and is buried in Lynhurst Cemetery in Knoxville. James graduated from Vanderbilt University Medical School in June 1906, and by 18 Jun 1906 had been certified to practice medicine in Jackson, Madison, TN.

Sometime after 1910, James joined the US Army as career officer in the Medical Corps, where he served as a surgeon at Fort Sill, OK; the Army and Navy General Hospital in Hot Springs, Garland, AR; and at the Army Hospital in Honolulu. James retired at the rank of Colonel.

In about 1908, James married Jessie B. unknown (perhaps SPARKS???), born 29 Apr 1883 in Knoxville, died sometime after 1951, perhaps in Knoxville. They had at least two children, Clay B. TROUTT b. 8 Jun 1912 in Jackson, Madison, TN, and James M. TROUTT, III, born 9 Nov 1912 in Knoxville, Knox, TN.

James Monroe TROUTT died 30 Jun 1951, Knoxville, Knox, TN. He was an accomplished surgeon, with articles published on blood transfusion procedures and similar medical issues.

My research problem is that his parents are reported as “Judge J.M. TROUTT” and wife Miranda PROVINCE. I have not been able to identify this couple in census or any other records, and accordingly, cannot determine Judge J. M. TROUTT’s full name or his ancestral line. Since Dr. TROUT had a son James Monroe TROUTT, III, it can be assumed that the Judge was also a James Monroe TROUTT.

Can some kind soul shed any light on the full name and ancestry of “Judge J.M. TROUTT,” as well as any additional information on wife Miranda PROVINCE? There may be an obituary, vertical file, or biography in some local Knoxville and/or Jackson repository.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance,
Craig H. Trout

Loudoun County, VA

Benna Kay Kime d. 5/14/1996 Obit lookup PLEASE!

DonnaSmithvmld4sesmvj2j9u9faoivvvprpph — 13 Sep 2004 4:59:50 GMT

I am hoping to get a copy of the obituary on Benna Kay, Kime, She died 5/14/1996 in Jackson, TN. Is there anyone there that would be willing to help?

Ward obits needed

RessaThompson — 10 Jan 2007 4:14:20 GMT

I am doing my family tree and I need the obits for
Myrtle Leota Ward died Dec.11,1984
William Frelon Ward died May 6,1996
Hillis Franklin Ward
Benjamin Franklin Ward died May15,1964
Nitha Lula Morton Ward died May15,1970
I would really appreciate it very much if anybody could get these for me. They was all buried at Highland Memorial Garden in Jackson.

Johnsons and Lesters

mbmjlm — 27 Oct 2001 10:49:30 GMT

This is an update to my query from June, 2001 to let everyone know what messages work. Since I placed my message I have found numbers of the Johnson and Lester families as well as new cousins and through the kindness of people who live in Madison County, I have gotten more information than I ever dreamed was possible. My 92 year old father was so excited and so was his two brothers and a sister. I have sent them documents and info about the people that their father actually talked about and I would just like to thank everyone for their help.

JOHN CALVIN 'CALVIN' WILLIAMSON

CharMcChris — 5 Mar 2008 7:16:40 GMT

I am trying to find information on a gr, gr, gr uncle. His name was John Calvin "Calvin" Williamson. He was born around 1872 probably in Hardin Co., TN. But they also lived around McNairy, Gibson, Chester and Henderson Counties. His parents were George W. and Talisa Elizabeth (Hopper) Williamson. I cannot find him on any census. The only record I have of him is a listing on his father's Civil War Pension Applicatn. He is listed on there with his siblings. I have been told by several family members that he went into the mountains one day and was never heard from again. If anyone has any information about him, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks

Hancock Help

Leonard244 — 4 Mar 2008 4:08:37 GMT

I hope someone can help me fit the last piece of puzzle in regards to my Hancocks of Jackson, Madison Co. Trying to concrete any info in regards to Charles William Hancock born 22 Jun 1909. SSDI shows a DD for a Charles Hancock as 9 Apr 1989. My Charles was the son of William Charles and Julia Blackert(sp)Hancock. According to oral statements, he and his father are buried in Jackson. Any help as to his wife, date of marriage and place of burial would be greatly appreciated. Will share what I have. Contact me at sandlapperh@peoplepc.com, direct; if you like.

Marriage Book re Madison County?

Jerry1426 — 23 Feb 2008 2:24:33 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there are any Marriage books for Madison County that would cover years after 1870? OR is there anyone that does marriage look ups for Madison Co.?

Cemetery Lookup Please

JCates49 — 17 Jan 2008 6:07:16 GMT

I believe my great aunt, Ella Davis Garrett (1894-?) is buried in the Hollywood Cemetery. Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Joe

Ridgecrest Cemetery

JoyceSnell64 — 1 Feb 2008 1:44:57 GMT

Does anyone have any info on this cemetery???
I need 1 photo taken of a gravesite.

Obituary

abauman1924 — 17 Jan 2008 12:58:43 GMT

I would appreciate it very much if some one could look up an obit for me. The name is Carol H. Batey. born Dec. 20, 1932, died Feb. 2007 in Nashville, TN. Thank you.

Madison County Miller Family

MalcolmHunter74 — 8 Jan 2008 12:10:13 GMT

On the 1850 Madison County census, the family of John Miller (b. abt. 1806) is shown : John Miller - 44, 2nd wife Nancy - 24, Vann - 17, William - 14, Margaret - 9, Norris - 8, Sarah - 6, Thomas - 5, and John - 2.
Does anyone have any information pertaining to this family ?
Thanks SO much for any help.
Malcolm Hunter dydx@artelco.com

GEORGE WILLIAMSON

ly68_1 — 4 Jan 2008 5:05:44 GMT

I am trying to find information on a George Williamson who was living in Madison County in the early 1800's. His wife's name was Caroline. He was originally from North Carolina. He had 5 sons named James O. K., Anthony, George, Nathan and William. George Williamson was the executor of the will of a Nathan W. Steadman. One of the he witnesses on the will was his son,James O. K. Williamson.
There is a Hopper Cemetery listed in Madison Co., Also. The Hoppere's buried there are related to me also. My gr, gr, grandmother, was Talisa E. Hopper, she married a George W. Williamson in 1866 in Hardin Co. TN. George and his father, William, who was my gr, gr, gr grandfather, were both in the Civil War (Union). They were living in Henderson Co., TN when they enlisted. A part of Henderson Co., was cut off and added to Madison Co. in 1808, Chester Co. in 1882, and Decatur Co., in 1843.
I found a George Williamson listed in the Williamson Cemetery in Madison Co., thanks to some very helpful genealogists, who was born in 1818. It shows the wife or consort's? name as Amy. The name Stedman is listed there too. I would appreciate any information on these Williamson's. I am trying to find out if they are connected to my Williamson family that was in that area. Thanks.
Charlotte

WILLIAMSON'S/ WILLIAMSON CEMETERY IN MADISON CO., TN

Charlotte Christensen — 2 Aug 2006 1:42:53 GMT

Cemetery Lookup please

marystuart70 — 27 Dec 2007 7:37:20 GMT

Am trying to locate the burial location of Wm. E. and Virginia Rhegness. Wm. died 1929 and Virginia died ?? 1911.

Thank You,
Mary

Zola Palmer

JoyceSnell64 — 13 Oct 2007 2:35:58 GMT

Seeking info on Zola Palmer who died in 1972 in a Jackson, TN nursing home. She was born in MO, lived for many yrs in KC, MO where she was a well known organist. I know that she had at least 3 brothers: Harry, Pallas and Byrtus. If any of these names "ring any bells", please contact me ASAP. Thanks very much.

marriage lookup please?

wheatshocker — 21 Dec 2007 12:05:44 GMT

Can anyone do a marriage lookup for Fred R Robertson who married Ina O ______? around 1910 +/- in Madison county, TN?

Thanks in advance,
Phil Streiff

Barnett/Hawks

Kait — 27 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Someone posted in the past wanting to know about Katie Walters who was married to John Smith. They had a daughter Lizzie. I too am looking for this family. Any information would be appreciated.

Union University, Jackson, TN 1934 Football Team Photo

Not_A_Relative — 15 Dec 2007 4:14:21 GMT

Union University, Jackson, TN 1934 Football Team Photo

http://www3.familyoldphotos.com/photo/tennessee/1375/union-u...

In the photograph: DeWitt Viar, ___ Lewis, Sheldon Carter, Francis Thompson, Paul Kilzer, Fred Baraga, ___ Lynch, ___ Garrison, Norman Burks, ___ Berryhill, Hubbard Trimm, Ernest Mullins, Raymond Phillips, Glen Johnson, Devoy Graham, Buddy Perry, Norman Hale, Joe B. Graham, Harlie Horne, M. C. Joyner, Odis Armstrong, John Alexander, Gerald Craig, John Rukavina, Bishop Arnold, Jack King, John Pechonick, Fate Lett, Lester Wright, Albert Kelly, R. L. Ammons

Over 20,000 more old photographs at http://www.familyoldphotos.com

Nail

vickiellis53 — 2 Jul 2001 5:08:48 GMT

Am also looking for Nail family in Madison Co. Tn. Samuel and Elizabeth (Betsey) Nail both died before 1850. Came from Wilson Co. and married in Knox Co. Our names are spelled different but if you com across anything that may help I would appreciate it.

Pallas Palmer

JoyceSnell64 — 12 Dec 2007 8:09:22 GMT

Pallas Palmer died in March 1981 at Jackson, TN. He had lived for a time at Savannah, TN too. He was born and raised in MO. Seeking an obit or at least info on how to obtain his obit . . . if one was published. I believe he had one daughter at the time of his death.

Wood marriage

mcwasthere — 4 Dec 2007 4:04:31 GMT

Does anyone have a marriage book that might show what Wood/Woods females were married between about 1900 and 1910?
Thank you.

Reuben Hale 1831

brian futrell — 25 Sep 2006 12:39:27 GMT

Reuben Hail was listed as a witness to the marriage of John Spencer and Martha Taylor in 1831in Madison County, TN.. (later Reuben Hail married a Martha Taylor in MO in 1839--don't think it is the same Martha.) In 1832 in Madison County Jesse Stubbs was a witness to the marriage of William Harrison and Melinda Ragsdale. (Reuben Hail was next door to Jesse Stubbs in the 1850 census of Greene-Christian County, Missouri--Reuben named his youngest son, Jesse Stubbs Hail). John T. Bowls(Boals) married Rachel Stubbs on 9 August 1831 in Madison County(John T. Boals later moved to Greene-Christian County, MO where he served with Reuben Hail as a Justice of the Peace and where they both signed legal documents for each other. I am hoping that in Madison County, Tennessee, there are documents that tell who the parents are of Rueben Hail. Reuben was listed (spelled "Rheuben Hale") as the parent of 4 children in the school of District 2 of Madison County, TN, on 28January 1838. Please contact me if you know who the parents are of Reuben Hail. Thank you. brian in springfield mo

Elias Johnson Family

R.W. (Jack) Johnson — 24 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The 1850 Madison Co. census shows the Elias Johnson family as follows:
Elias, 31 b. NC, Eliza, 30, b. NC, children:
Martha S., 10
Wm. H., 9
Emeline F., 8
Ann E., 7
Norman, 5
Amanda J., 3
Susan J, 1

The family had moved to Dyer Co. by 1860 except Martha S. who may have married in Madison Co. before the family moved.

Four additional children were born after 1850 and are shown in the 1860 Dyer Co census: Amos J. [my ggrandfather], Elizabeth T. [Betty], Andrew J., and Eliza C.

I would appreciate any information anyone may have on this family. Will gladly swap info...thanks, Jack

Rushings in Madison County

debowabo — 26 Nov 2007 12:19:02 GMT

My grandmother was Eula Mae Rushing b 22 Nov 1902 Bemis, Madison County, d 20 Mar 1972 Saulsbury, Hardeman County. Her father was Eugen Jackson Rushing b Dec 1866 in Tennessee, m Dora Cupp. His father was Abel Rushing b 1837 in Benton County, d 16 Sep 1915 in Madison County m Mary Eliza Giles b abt 1842 in Madison County, d Jul 1923 in Madison County. Does anyone have any information on any of these families? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Robertson and Bailey

richardm1947 — 6 Nov 2007 7:44:19 GMT

I am seeking the death info on a couple who passed away in the Madison Tennessee area. Their death occured sometime in 60's or 1970??? I think.

They were married in Ontario Canada in 1913 and in older age made their way first to Florida then to Tennessee where they passed and are buried.
Any help in finding this couple would be appreciated

Charles Robertson
Florence Bailey

policeman killed in line of duty

lyda kowalski — 2 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Newton C. Perkins was born in 1836 in middle Tennessee. He married and had at least 6 children, the oldest being James.
Newton was "pistol shot" while on duty as a law officer in Jackson, Tennessee. He and an infant son, that died 2 days before his murder, are buried in an unmarked grave in Jackson's Riverside Cemetery. What happened to his family? Where is his son James? Thanks for your interest.

Mrs. Topsie French

T. Wms. — 28 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mrs. Topsie French, was born in madison County to the late Jacks and Mollie Bonds.
On Monday, April 4, 1983 she quietly departed her life into an eternal rest.
She grew up in a Christian home, and at an early age in life, she became a Christian, and exemplified her Christian traits through her life.
She was a member of the Cerro Gordo Baptist Church where she attended and served faithful for many years. Having brought her family to church with her teaching them the value of a Christian life.
She received her education in the public schools of Madison County. She was recognized throughout the community for her knowledge and skills in mastery as being known for her cakes and pastries.
She leaves a heritage that will live in the hearts of those she touched forever.
A rich heritage that of love, sympathy, understanding and patience. With her quiet personality, she displayed these traits as she went about her daily duties in her home, community, and church.
She was married to the late Luther D. French who preceded her in death. To this union six children were born of which four survive. Three sons Ulus French of Madison County, Garvin French and Thornton French of Milwaukee, WI; one daughter Mrs. Mattie Bernett Clark of Gary, IN; one sister Mrs. Flossie DeBerry of Madison County; two brothers-in-law, Lonell DeBerry of Madison County and Harvey French of Ripley, TN, four daughters-in-law, 24 grand children and many great grand children as well as relatives and friends.
Pallbearers: Thomas Rogers, Felix Tubbs, Larry Barnes, Lee Henry Merriweather, Ceazear Shipp, LeOtis Barnes
Interment: Cerro Gordo Church Cemetery
Funeral Home: Stephenson-Shaw

Susan F NUNNALEE married Wilson L WINFREE 17 Sep 1844 in Halifax Co VA

Kathye_Upham — 24 Oct 2007 1:08:59 GMT

Can anyone identify Susan or Wilson's parents ??

1850 Madison Co TN/Dist 13/HH 679-679/pg 837b
(30 Oct 1850)
Winfrey, Wilson L /HH/wm age 30 VA
WINFREY, Susan F /wf age 25 VA
Winfrey, Frank B /wm age 02 TN
NEXT DOOR
1850 Madison Co TN/Dist 13/HH 679-679/pg 837b
(30 Oct 1850)
WINFREY, C W /HH/wm age 32 VA
Winfrey, Susan /wf age 30 VA
Winfrey, Mary A /wf age 10 VA
Winfrey, Elizabeth /wf age 07 VA
Winfrey, Edwin /wm age 06 VA
Winfrey, Sarah J /wf age 04 TN
Winfrey, Charles W /wm age 03 TN
Winfrey, Joseph D /wm age 01 TN

1860 Madison Co TN/Cotton Grove/HH 1638-1669/pg 166b
(29 Aug 1860)
Winfrey, W L /HH/wm age 39 VA
WINFREY, Susan /wf age 36 VA
Winfrey, Frank /wm age 12 TN
Winfrey, Martha /wf age 10 TN
Winfrey, Louis /wm age 08 YN
Winfrey, Mary /wf age 06 TN

1870 Madison Co TN/Jackson/HH 44-44/pg 298b
(20 Jun 1870)
Winfree, W L /HH/wm age 28 VA
WINFREE, S /wf age 54 VA
Winfree, F /wm age 22 VA
Winfree, M /wf age 19 VA
Winfree, L /wm age 18 VA
Winfree, M /wf age 16 VA

1880 Woodruff Co AR/Cotton Plant/HH 272-282/pg 280b
(20 Jun 1880)
Winfree, W L /HH/wm age 59 VA/VA/Va
WINFREE, Susan /wife/wf age 56 VA/VA/VA
Winfree, Lewis /wm age 35 VA TN/Va/Va + single
BORY, Mollie /dtr/wf age 25 TN/Va/Va + divorced (Mary)
Bory, Lewis /nephew/wm age 05 AR/Tn/Tn
Bory, Columbus /nephew/wm age 04 AR/Tn/Tn
Stanfull, Sarah /G-dtr/wf age 09 AR/Ar/Tn
St John, Thomas /servant/wm age 22 MN
NEXT DOOR
1880 Woodruff Co AR/Cotton Plant/HH 273-283/pg 280b
(20 Jun 1880)
Stanfull, G G /HH/wm age 34 TN/Tn/Tn
Stanfull, Annie A /wife/wf age 30 TN/Va/Va (Martha)
Stanfull, Willy /son/wm age 06 AR/Tn/Tn
Stanfull, Kate /dtr/wf age 04 AR/Tn/Tn
Stanfull, Finnie /dtr/wf age 01 AR/Tn/Tn

1880 Carroll Co TN/HH 197-202/pg 12d
(19 Jun 1880)
WINFREE, F B /HH/wm age 31 TN/Va/Va
Winfree, Nannie S /wife/wf age 25 TN/NC/NC
Winfree, James W /son/wm age 06 TN/Tn/Tn
Winfree, Laverna S /dtr/wf age 02 TN/Tn/Tn
O'Rourk, John /laborer/wm age 63 TN/Tn/Tn single

1900 Woodruff Co AR/Cache/HH 287-288/pg 349b
(05 Jul 1900)
STANFIELD, Martha /HH/wf age 49 born Aug 1850 TN/Va/Va + widow + 5 of 7 chn lvg
Stanfield, Fannie /dtr/wf age 16 born Sep 1883 AR/Ms/Tn + single
Stanfield, George /son/wm age 14 born Dec 1885 AR/Ms/Tn

1900 Woodruff Co AR/Cache/HH 291-298/pg 349b
(05 Jul 1900)
WINFREE, Frank B /HH/wm age 51 born Jum 1848 TN/Va/Va + married 14 yrs
Winfree, Maggie /wife/wf age 39 born May 1861 TN/Tn/Tn + only child lvg
Winfree, James /son/wm age 16 born Sep 1873 TN/Tn/Tn
Winfree, Maggie /dtr/wf age 18 born Oct 1881 TN/Tn/Tn + single
Winfree, Ray /dtr/wf age 02 born Oct 1897 AR/Tn/Tn

*** Preliminary basic searches in 1900 does not find Susan, Wilson, their dtr Mary (Mollie), or the "Bory" boys.....

My cousins and I think that Susan may be the daughter of Daniel NUNNELEE and Martha [DICKSON] who married, lived, and died in Halifax Co VA...............

If anyone has proof whether she is or isn't we would deeply appreciate your sharing it !!!
Of course if you have information on any of their children we would deeply appreciate that too.
Kathye

Rickey Frye in/around Jackson

poetmom1 — 22 Oct 2007 5:28:03 GMT

I am looking for a recent marriage date & location & spouse name for a Rickey Lee Frye in/around Jackson within the past 2 years.

Please email as I rarely check the boards.
Thanks!

--Briana

Mary Elizabeth (Clement) Hart Death Certificate 1833-1920

kaitysmom — 19 Oct 2007 3:10:42 GMT

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

Name: Mary Elizabeth (Clement) Hart
Age at Death: 86
Date of Birth: October 3, 1833 in Tennessee
Date of Death: March 11, 1920 in Jackson, Madison County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: J.C. Clement and Martha Walker

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

Munns/Lovitt

SusanDickenson — 19 Jul 2001 4:04:23 GMT

I am searching for parents siblings or children of Sarah Lovitt (Lovett, Lovette) b. ca 1820/21 TN. She married William Munns 13 Nov 1839 Madison County. Sarah is William's second wife. There children are William H. b ca. 1843, Stephen b. ca 1848, Sarah E. b. 30 July 1854 d. 18 May 1911, and Joseph b. ca 1858. William lived in Henderson County before and after he married Sarah. Sarah most likely died in Obion, TN between 1880 and 1883. In the 1880 Census Sarah list her parents as also being born in TN.

Beatrice Estelle (Barnes) Mullens Death Certificate 1893-1951

kaitysmom — 12 Oct 2007 3:00:21 GMT

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

Name: Beatrice Estelle (Barnes) Mullens
Age at Death: 57
Date of Birth: March 9, 1893 in Madison County, TN.
Date of Death: February 24, 1951 in Madison County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: John Barnes and Sallie Overton

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

Hollywood Cemetery

1 Apr 2007 10:07:13 GMT

My collection of tombstone photos has now grown to a little over 10,500. I'll be glad to forward them. And if I've sent you photos and they weren't very good or if I didn't have them at all, let me know and maybe we'll have better luck this time.

Liberty Methodist Church Cemetery info and partial pics

@@donnasfam@yahoo.com — 17 Jan 2006 8:51:48 GMT

I recently returned from a trip to Tennessee where we made a quick trip out to Liberty Methodist Church. As is usually the case, I did not have time to take pictures of every tombstone, but I did take pictures of the following:

RH Andrews, Celia Andrews, Claudie Andrews, Elizabeth Andrews Elliot, TW Elliot, TJ and Stella Ewell, and JB Ewell.

The pictures can be found at:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/donnasfam/album?.dir=/6731&...

There are also pictures of the sign, where the church once stood and an overall picture of the cemetery. You will need to click on the individual pictures to see all the information transcribed due to the way Yahoo lets you put titles on them.

Additionally, I pinpointed it on GPS (to help those of us who are not so familiar with the Madison County Country Roads) to N 35.66051, W 88.64841 (accurate within 21 feet).

Lastly, I want to commend Ms. Presley and the Liberty Cemetery Association for their wonderful upkeep of the Cemetery. The church is now gone and these wonderful folks feared the cemetery would fall into disrepair so they began caring for it. They do accept donations to help out their project. If anyone wants the address, I can provide it.

If anyone has any questions, please reply to this message, the Madison County mailing list, or myself directly.

Donna

Leander A. Hart Death Certificate 1861-1948

kaitysmom — 24 Sep 2007 9:58:14 GMT

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

Name: Leander A. Hart
Age at Death: 87
Date of Birth: March 12, 1861 in Henderson County, TN.
Date of Death: November 30, 1948 in Madison County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Not listed
Spouse: Mattie (Tomlin) Hart

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

Edgar Martin and Kate Rogers

jashorty — 12 Sep 2007 5:51:35 GMT

In November of 1880 in Madison County Edgar Martin married Kate Rodgers. Does anyone have any information on Edgar Martin. Thanks

Cemetery Photo??? Hays Chapel Cemetery

craig_s_baker — 25 Aug 2007 6:26:30 GMT

I recently found an index for Hays Chapel Cemetery located somewhere near Mercer, Madison County, TN. And, as such, I finally located the burial location of my Great-Great Grandparents! I would really like to have photos of their tombstones. If there is anyone in the area that would be willing to do this, please let me know! Their names are:

Anthony Baker, d. 1898
Mary E. Baker, d. 1896

Sincerely,

LaDonna Baker

George M. Robinson - Madison County, TN

fayrita54 — 17 Aug 2007 5:33:28 GMT

I am looking for information on George M. Robinson b. abt 1820 in North Carolina. He is listed on the 1870 Madison County Census, District 15. He is listed as G.M. Robinson. His wife is E.H. A cousin who has now passed away said his wife is Harriet. They have triplet boys 4 years old in 1870. George is the father of my great grandfather John R. Robinson who married Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Crow. John and Mollie are married but living in the household with George and Harriet. I am told by family members that Harriet is John's step mother so I'm trying to find out who George was married to before Harriet. George and John are listed in the 1870 census with the occupation of "Butcher". Any help would be most appreciated.

Wise (Wyse), Sanders and Stricklind Families

Kathie Wheeless — 29 Nov 2006 2:53:36 GMT

I am looking for any family of Andrew J. Wise and Nancy Stricklind or Hamilton Sanders and Docia Stricklind. 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 Madison County? If you know anything about our family please let us know.

Filmore Butler Death Certificate 1859-1916

kaitysmom — 15 Aug 2007 8:48:56 GMT

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

Name: Filmore Butler
Age at Death: 67
Date of Birth: December 29, 1859 in Tennessee
Date of Death: January 24, 1916 in Madison County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Oliver Butler and mother not listed
Martial Status: Married

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

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky

C.Y.Giles

Dan Giles — 21 Feb 2006 2:14:52 GMT

C.Y.Giles is buried in Liberty Cemetary, just East of Jackson. He is my g-g-grandfather. He fought for TN is the civil war.
Are you related to him? might have information on his old family? I live in Jackson, TN.
Thank you.
Dan

Charlie Bettie

kgetaylor — 7 Aug 2007 4:00:36 GMT

Looking for information on Charlie Bettie (Charley Betty) born april 11, 1888. wife Nettie, children James R, John W, and Beulah M. Died young and moved between Tennesse and Texas.

Annie Lawler

cooknelson — 28 Sep 2002 2:25:46 GMT

Seeking information about Annie E. LAWLER b. June 1891 in TN.. Married Charler Henry FORE Feb. 29, 1908 in Madison Co., TN. He was b. Dec. 20, 1889 d. Aug 7, 1977 in Sarasota, FL
Children included Jewel E. Fore m. Wilbur E. Cook; Marguerite Fore m. ? Freeman; Margie Fore m. Combs.

TIMS AND PARROTT FAMILY

JTTims — 7 Jul 2001 3:45:40 GMT

I AM RESEARCHING ALL THE TIMS/TIMMS FAMILIES IN MADISON COUNTY. ALSO RESEARCHING THE PARROTT, SAVAGE, DUNCAN, AND MATHIS FAMILIES. LOOKING FOR ANYONE RESEARCHING THESE FAMILIES. ALSO RESEARCHING STARKEY FAMILY. THANKS!

Mayo Family

info673 — 8 Jul 2007 5:19:27 GMT

Looking to connect with persons researching the Mayo/Mays/May family of Madison County. Believe some members of this family migrated to Lauderdale County, TN then on to Blytheville, AR (across the river from Lauderdale). There may be a connection to the May/Mays/Mayo families that moved to TN from Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

obit lookup JT McNeil

isokait — 7 Jul 2007 9:57:39 GMT

Looking for obit for
James T McNeil died April 1 1980.
Last residence was Medon, Madison, Tennessee.
He is buried in New Union Cemetery in Hardeman County Tennessee.
Any help would be appreciated.

will do lookups

kristimoffitt — 6 Jul 2007 1:48:25 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

David D (DD) Strain

rognpeg — 31 Jan 2004 3:58:47 GMT

Searching for information about David D (DD) Strain. Listed in the 1850,1860 Henderson County, TN census with wife, Olivia McNair and son Wm, Daughter Millie.
He is listed in the 1870 Madison County census with wife.

I would appeciate any information or knowledge you may have about any of the above. My email address is: rstrain@lecnet.net

David was my GGranfather's brother. David was a shoemaker by trade.

Roger Strain
Paris, TX

OAKES LINAGE

CarolAnnOakesYoung — 21 Mar 2002 1:24:20 GMT

CAROLYN OAKS LIPSMEYER, I NOTICE YOUR MAIDEN NAME WAS OAKS.
ARE YOUR ROOTS FROM MADISON COUNTY TN.?
I WOULD LOVE TO FIND RELATIONS. AS FAR AS I KNOW I AM THE LAST OF THE OAKES ON MY LINE.
MY HUSBANDS FOLKS CAME FROM MADISON COUNTY TENN.
I WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM YOU.
I KNOW THAT OAKS WAS AN EARLIER SPELLING OF MY LINES NAME.
THANKS. CAROL

Rose, Foster, and Young families

fandral05 — 2 Jul 2007 3:13:04 GMT

Hi list.

I'm trying to find the descendants of Floyd and Jessie L. (Foster) Rose, specifically speaking, Floyd A., born around 1925, married Laquita, and had at least two children, Kevin and Angela Rose and Doris (Rose) Young, born 1930 or after (I think), who married and had at least two children, Robert Lloyd and Eric Foster Young.

Mrs. Doris (Rose) Young was a resident of Jackson in 1992 and then lived at 15 Birchwood, #4.

These families are descendants of Richmon Frank and Mary Jane (McGuire) Foster of Coffee Co., TN. Doris (Rose) Young was, I believe, once active in the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which she joined by virtue of the service of Joseph McGuire, her great-grandfather, who died in the Battle of Chickamauga.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Greg Keeling
President, Coffee Co. Historical Society
Manchester, Coffee Co., TN

Jesse Elston/Mary Conger

hollywoodland — 13 Mar 2004 3:50:03 GMT

Researching the Jesse Elston family of Madison Co., TN. Jesse Elston (son of William Elston) was born 1784 (Essex Co., NJ) and died 1855 (Denmark, Madison Co., TN). He married Mary Conger (daughter of John Conger) about 1801 (Rowan Co., NC) and had issue: dau. (married William Walker); Jane (married William Dooley); Nancy (married Burwell Wilkes); Elial (married Martha Terry); William (married Elizabeth); Sarah (married Patrick Moore); Matilda (married James Upton, a Hurst, Asa Patterson and Malachi Hollomon); Caroline (married Alexander Gray); Elizabeth (married Henry Woodward); Jesse (married Eunice McNeal); David (married Nancy Winford and Hannah West). Please e-mail or write to: P. O. Box 10373, Burbank, CA 91510.

Madison County, TN Neills/Nail

cynthiasnider51 — 2 Jul 2003 1:57:17 GMT

My Neill ancestors were on the 1830 census as living in Madison County, Tennessee. They were: Gilbreath Neill b. ca 1770: James Neill b. ca 1775; Joseph Neill b. ca 1790; and Joseph A. Sturdevant b. ca 1804 All had families with them Andrew and Oren NeillJohn A. Gurley ofMt. Gileal Chyrch 1820 will of Andrew and Nancy Neill. Gilbreath and Margaret Neill were all on the 1830 and 1740 census and deed records. I am writing a book about my Neills and Larues and their spouses and much of that hinges on Madison County, TN data from their lives here in Madison County.

My ancestor Lt. Gilbreath Falls Neill inherited a lot of land from his wather, andrew and much of tht land was in what was THEN Madison County, TN which may or may not have the same locations now as then. Cynthia Snider, 13003 Bellevue St., Beltsville,MD 20705

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CEMETERY LOOK-UP PLEASE ON OLLIE SMITH

JOANN SMITH — 14 Sep 2003 1:04:02 GMT

I WOULD APPRECIATE IF SOMEONE WOULD LOOK-UP A OLLIE SMITH IN MADISON COUNTY, TN TO SEE WHERE SHE IS BURIED. IM NOT FOR SURE BUT GUESSING, SINCE SHE WAS LIVING THERE IN THE 1920'S, SHE WAS A SANDER BEFORE MARRIAGE, SHE WAS MARRIED TO SAMUEL HARDY SMITH, THEY HAD ONE SON, CHARLES HAYWOOD SMITH

James Randall Vann's 2nd Wife Helen

jparham304 — 7 Jun 2007 4:06:02 GMT

Seeking any morsels of info on 2nd wife of James Randall Vann. JRV, b. after 1810, d. 1890 married(2nd wife) Helen Cromedy according to one Madison County source I've found. I believe that would be Helen (Doane) Cromartie, b. 1822 in Cypress Creek Township, Bladen County, NC, d. before 1877 probably in Madison County, TN. Helen was a daughter of Peter Patrick Cromartie and Sarah Boone Sessions, my great, great grand parents.

"Cromedy" is a phonetic representation of Cromartie. Helen's sister Sarah Cromartie, wife of J. Pickney Beck of Carroll and Grenada Counties, Mississippi died in 1860 after her father visited both sisters. Helen had other Cromartie descendant relatives(Aunts and cousins) who lived in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama; Shaws, Comptons, Owens, Wrights, Curries, Hen(d)rys and Tuckers to name a few.

The 1860 visit of Great Great Grandpa Peter is recounted(with typos) on page 9 of the booklet titled The William Cromartie Family. The booklet was first published in the 1930's by the Cromartie Clan Reunion . The data in the booklet was compiled by Elizabeth Janet Black, spinster sister of my Grand Mother Anna Isabella "Annie Belle/Annabelle" Black Cromartie(Mrs. Angus).

Obit search for Minnie Nichols

Gert_Scholten — 11 May 2007 6:47:29 GMT

I'm searching for an obituary of Minnie Nichols, born 31 December 1895, who died probably jackson, Madison Co., January 1983.

Thanks in advance,

Gert Scholten
Amsterdam The Netherlands

Bible Grove Baptist Church

Lisa Pritchard Ing — 24 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Bible Grove Baptist Church orginiated in 1942 in the home of my grandparents Floyd and Virgie Hinson Pritchard. Please visit my webpages for history and picture.

Paulk Family

Chuck Paulk — 31 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information on Jasper Newton PAULK (October 1896 - June 4, 1950). He moved to Madison County sometime after 1928. He was a widower. His wife was Lola Mansfield JONES. His children were Lola Grace, Charles Jasper, and Virginia Mae.

Info on Edward Franklin Harris

Chuck Paulk — 31 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information on my maternal grandfather and his family/ancestors. His name is Edward Franklin HARRIS. He may have been known as Edd. He was born October 3, 1907 and died February 15, 1963. His wife was Mary Louise MORRIS. Their children were Fred Chism (January 5, 1926 - December 24, 1960), Ethel Mai (March 26, 1930 - August 8, 1996), Mary Francis (1924), Mary Katherine (August 6, 1928 - ?), and Dorothy Sue (August 2, 1932 - 199?)

Goff's In Madison County--circa 1850-1880

goffer — 18 Apr 2007 8:23:34 GMT

John C. Goff (dod 12 Oct 1876), and his daughter Mary Ann Goff-Smith (dod 20 Mar 1876), are buried at the Riverside Cemetery sharing different sides of 1 marker. GOFF GRAVES, on north side of 8th St., south of Lot 303
[Lot 327 in Tombstone Inscriptions]
one shaft tombstone:

Mary Ann was previously married to Oscar Cole.

John was married to Margaret Wood.

My question(s) are...
Having never personally seen the marker, is Margaret perhaps listed on one side??

Anyone have access to any photos of graves there???

And lastly..Margaret Goff-Perkins-Lytle was there in 1849, any info on her or her family???

Any help would be appreciated.

James Goff

FIDDLER/C.F. MILLIS

BaxterPichler — 14 Apr 2007 9:03:05 GMT

Spelling changed to FIEDLER.
Millis was born in Madison
County, Tenn. Year 1854.Any
ref. helps?

Thomas Family - Haywood and Madison Co.

tgene2673 — 12 Apr 2007 2:28:37 GMT

I need help. Is anyone researching the Thomas family in Haywood and Madison counties? I think the following are related but haven't found the link yet:
Phineas Thomas is found in the 1830 Haywood Co and 1840 Madison Co census - 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

Hollywood Cemetery Photos

30 Oct 2006 3:55:18 GMT

I have collected over 1500 tombstone photographs at Hollywood cemetery that I will be glad to share. If you will give me a name I will see if I have it and will forward it gladly.

J. R. Briley Death Certificate 1856-1916

kaitysmom — 20 Mar 2007 2:04:06 GMT

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

Name: J. R. Briley
Age at Death: 59
Date of Birth: April 13, 1856 in Davidson County, TN.
Date of Death: January 1, 1916 in Madison County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Jim Briley and Martha Griggs

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!!

Porter Thomas Woods

WR_Williams — 18 Mar 2007 12:37:40 GMT

Looking for decedents and ancestry of Porter Thomas Woods born 28 Jun 1908 in Madison, Tenn, died 1 Dec 1978 in Newport, Jackson, Arkansas.
First Marriage Laura Louise Clark born abt 1917 died in California circ: 1970”s
Porter Thomas Woods father was John Thomas Woods from New Harmany, Posey, Indiana born about 1877. Mother was Myrtle L. Damon

lost babies

JaxxGhostChickWendy — 12 Mar 2007 10:49:50 GMT

while researching family/property backgrounds i often find info on children that were either still born or died a short time later. I cant find where these children are buried. i know they were born at home but where they buried there too? on the property especially if the family was poor??? Did they do that back then? (early 1900's) any help would be great, thanks!
wendy J
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Moses TAYLOR & Robert NEELY

Bennett Dickson — 7 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

From the 1850 Census for Madison Co, TN, District #6:

Household 652

M (Moses) N TAYLOR, 32, Farmer b. NC
Cynthia (ALEXANDER), 31, b. NC
Thomas, 8, b. TN
Dorcus, 4, b. TN
Ann J., 2, b. TN
Cynthia C., 4 mos, b. TN

Household 654
Robert C. Neely, 49, Farmer, b. NC
Margaret (REID?), 45, b. NC
William, 20, b. NC
Margaret, 12, b. NC
Albert, 6, b. NC

In Mecklenburg Co, NC in 1823, Robert C. NEELY was appointed the guardian of Moses N. TAYLOR, Nancy C. TAYLOR, and other minor children of Abraham TAYLOR, deceased. Robert C. NEELY was the brother of Abraham TAYLOR's wife, Jane C. NEELY. In 1850, Nancy C. TAYLOR was married to Andrew Jackson REID and was living in neighboring Haywood Co, TN. A. J. REID's sister, Margaret P. REID had married Robert C. NEELY in 1830 in Mecklenburg Co.

Are the M. N. TAYLOR and Robert C. NEELY found in Madison Co, TN in 1850 the same as the men from Mecklenburg Co, NC. I am interested in hearing from descendants of these families or from anyone who can shed some light on this question.

Henderson George Stewart m. Tennessee Virginia Baker

JayLara — 4 Jul 2004 4:03:37 GMT

Looking for any info on either Henderson George Stewart (could be George Henderson Stewart) b.1889/1890 TN or Tennessee Virginia Baker b. 1889. Lived in Madison County TN.

6th TN. Inf

dwood1967 — 16 Feb 2007 8:34:14 GMT

I have ancestors who served in the 6th Tennessee Infantry Confederate, which was formed in Madison County.
I would like to research this regiment & its soldiers in detail.
Any idea where information could be found, other than the obvious online resources, which I have exhausted.
I'd like to delve into every detail possible.

Thank you,
Darron

John Laniel Clayton Adams

WesleyCollins50 — 29 Mar 2003 3:24:20 GMT

Want any information on John Laniel Clayton Adams, he married Mary Ann ???? in Jackson TN about 1854.

1880 Census - Surnames BLACK and NICHOLS in same houshold

TheresaRGriffiths — 29 Jan 2007 12:02:45 GMT

Does anyone know how these two surnames connect to each other?

Thank You,

Theresa

* 1880 Census, Dist. 5, Henderson County, Tennessee June 17th
# 174 - 174
BLACK, Thos w m 71 wd Farmer GA VA VA
, Eliza J. w f 40 daughter s Keeping House - Female N___(sp?) TN GA VA
NICHOLS, Fanny w f 30 Laborer wd Farming TN TN TN
NICHOLS, Flora w f 10 s TN TN TN
NICHOLS, Mary w f 2 sister s TN TN TN .......Think this is Mary Jo

Emma Lou Johnson

csmrgibbs — 28 Jan 2007 3:32:57 GMT

I found through a family tree that my maternal great grandmother, Emma Lou Johnson, died in 1943 and is the daughter of Richard Carl Johnson and Maggie Fretwell. I would appreciate anyone with knowledge of this family contacting me and sharing some family history. Emma Lou Johnson married Will Lawler.

John or Pleasant Scroggins

Dale Russom — 1 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any decendants of John or Pleasant Scroggins who were born in Blount Co. Alabama to Cyntha Elizabeth Shadrick Scroggins. They are my grandmother's brothers. Her father, Solomon Scroggins, dies 24 days before she was born in Oct. 1862. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

Searching for a lineage for Lena Thompson Nelson

Linda Wilbur — 7 Jun 2005 4:02:39 GMT

Madison County Cemetery Locations

lynnedal — 8 Jun 2005 10:30:07 GMT

I am going to be visiting the cemeteries of my ancestors the middle of July and am requesting any help in directions to the following cemeteries:

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
Hollywood Cemetery
Madison Hall Cemetery
Whittington Cemetery

Thank you in advance for any help.

Lynne Adams Dalius
Coldwater, Michigan

Sam D. Waddill

jblankenship72 — 29 Jun 2001 5:00:40 GMT

I would greatly appreciate a lookup of Sam Waddill, who I believe is buried in the Hollywood Cemetery.
He was a grocery man in Humboldt back in the 1870's-1890's.
He went to Jackson around the turn of the century and died there.

Thanks,
JOHN BLANKENSHIP
Humboldt Historian

Info on Nicholas Sumner Madison CO 1850

ssumler2 — 12 Jan 2007 12:51:33 GMT

I am Steve Sumler and i am looking for info on my gr gr grandfather Nicholas Sumner,his son was W S Sumner, his son Luther,is my grandfather who changed names to Sumler early 1900s.Nicholas is on 1840 census in Haywood county can any one add anything.Thanks
email ssumler2@frontiernet.net

Ellison and Kilpatrick Families

James Johnson — 4 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great-grandmother, Rosanna (Ellison) Johnson, was born in 1833 in Maury County. In the 1850 census of Madison County, Tennessee she was living with her uncle, Benjamin M.(Miller?)Kilpatrick. Goodspeed's 1889 History says she was raised by her uncle, Miller Kilpatrick. Her father was Hugh Ellison. Not much else is known. Looking for Rosanna's mother's name and more about Hugh. She married my great grandfather, John Johnson, in Ark. in 1853.

OSBORNE & RUTHERFORD

JanisShell — 23 Jun 2005 9:55:33 GMT

My primary search is the RUTHERFORD surname, but I haven't been so fortunate with it, hence the search for OSBORNE.

I know these two families are linked by marriage so maybe searching through the OSBORNE's I will find the RUTHERFORD's.

Both families lived in the Medina/Oakfield areas of Madison County. Many of the OSBORNE's are buried in Oakfield Cemetery and also the small cemetery atop the hill on Old Medina Road across from Hopper Barker Road. I don't know the relationship between any of these OSBORNE's.

The names I know who are definetly related to the RUTHERFORD's are (my mother recalls hearing her mother, a Rutherford before marriage, mention these names):

Noah Osborne, b. Aug. 24, 1899 d. June 1985
Eunice Osborne, (wife of Noah) b. Nov. 12, 1896 d. Feb. 1981
Kyre Osborne, b. April 13, 1912 d. Nov. 10, 1992
Louie Osborne, b. Jan. 8, 1911 d. Aug. 1978
Jesse Osborne, b. April 29, 1905 d. Jan. 1969
Robert Osborne, b. Jan. 4, 1902 d. Dec. 1977
Leonard Osborne, b. Oct. 18, 1891 d. Jan. 1982
Clarence Osborne, b. Jan. 28, 1902 d. March 1968
Bertha Osborne, b. Oct. 20, 1889 d. Jan. 1973

All these birth and death dates are from the Social Security Death Index and all were listed as living in Jackson, Medina, or Oakfield.

Any clues to any of these people are greatly appreciated!

Janis

Hollywood Cemetery

15 Dec 2006 12:39:26 GMT

My photographic record of Hollywood Cemetery has grown to almost 4,500. So if I didn't have what you needed earlier, please check with me again.

Francis Bradley McCoy

Tim McCoy — 30 Nov 2006 7:35:57 GMT

Researching Francis and his family, would like to find other family members and share information.

Mrs. Sylvesta (Aunt Hun) Robinson

T. Wms. — 27 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mrs. Sylvesta (Aunt Hun) Robinson, the sixth of fourteen children of the late Mr. Daniel Fuller and the late Mrs. Dinah Chism Fuller, was born on March 3, 1891 in Hardeman County, TN.
She attended the public schools of Hardeman County, TN. She remembered her creator in the day of her youth by accepting Christ as her Spiritual guide and joined the Bethlehem No. 1 Baptist Church in Madison County where she served as a faithful member until her health failed. Mrs. Robinson was united in holy matrimony on December 7, 1919 to the late Mr. Albert Robinson. He preceded her in death in 1938.
She departed this life Monday, October 12, 1981 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital at 5:45 p.m.
She leaves to cherish her memory two nieces, Mrs. Almeda F. Golden and Mrs. Clara Etta Merriweather both of Jackson, TN, a nephew Mr. G.W. Fuller of Flint MI, all of whom she reared from small children. One brother Mr. Filmore Fuller of Mercer, TN, one sister Mrs. Dinah Hopgood of Toone, TN, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Willie W. Fuller of Decatur, IL, one brother-in-law, mr. Herbert Hopgood of Toone, TN, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends to always hold her in their memories.
Pallbearers: Alvin Jean Pirtle, Earnest Parham, Lee Henry Merriweather, Willie Pirtle, Jr., Eddie Merriweather, J.B. Merriweather, Felix Tubbs
Interment: Cerro Gordo Cemetery
Services by: Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home

(Hollywood cem. Jackson, Tn.)

Robert E. Parker — 21 Nov 2006 5:04:32 GMT

Are there any Braddy's listed in the Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Tn. Looking for James M. Braddy, Maude or other family members.
Thank You,
Bob Parker