McNairy - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Robert M. Carroll Sheriff 1903

ssummers171 — 28 Aug 2008 3:23:25 GMT

Seeking any information on Robert M. Carroll who was the sheriff of McNairy County in 1903 according to a newspaper article that was posted on the McNairy County genwebsite. His daughter was Lula Carroll married to Rube Braden.

Mrs.Mary E. Eaker (1915)

Vicki Burress Roach — 29 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Found by the Alcorn Co. Gen. Society in a Confederate Pension roll book for Alcorn County, Mississippi.

Page 37
Sept. 13, 1915
Came on the consideration of new applications when the following were examined and allowed for Alcorn Co., MS:
No. 6 pensioner
Mrs. Mary E. Eaker
Chewalla, Tennessee

Bible of Georgia Ellen Eaker Hurley

Vicki Burress Roach — 23 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandmother was Georgia "Gebo" Ellen Eaker who married Archie Hurley. They lived in Chewalla, Tennessee. Her Bible is in possession of my aunt, Mildred Smith Timmons, who lives in Corinth, Mississippi.

Taken from the Bible:
Lum Eaker (Christopher Columbus Eaker was Georgia's father):
Born 1859
died August 31, 1899

Chris Eaker
born Oct. 11, 1881

Cynthia Eaker (Carter)
born Dec. 16, 1883
died June 29, 1961
buried July 1, 1961

Paul D. Eaker
born March 9, 1892

Gorden Eaker
died July 15, 1960

Walter Smith
died Feb. 12, 1963

Buck Eaker
died Nov. 10, 1955

"Gebo" baptized Aug. 28, 1955.

Lenent graveyard-C.C. Eaker (Lum) and wife Tempy (this would be Temperance Hendrix Eaker) and baby. (If anyone knows the location of this graveyard, I'd sure love directions!)

Archie Hurley (husband of Gebo)
died July 3, 1939
Georgia Ellen Hurley died Oct. 26, 1975

Archie R. Hurley married Georgia E. Eaker on Sunday July 2, 1905 at home Chewalla Tennessee by T.J. Hurley.

The rest of the information pertains to people who are still living so I have chosen not to include that.

John Riley Lewis

HMStone61 — 10 Aug 2008 3:18:17 GMT

I'm looking for information on John Riley Lewis, a soldier of the 6th Tennessee Cavalry Co. C. I'm interested in biographical sketch information such as birth dates, death dates, wives, children, marriage dates, parents, and last but not least Burial information for a headstone picture if there is a headstone.

Tempy Ann was his wifes name, and I'm pretty sure he had at least one child named Henry.

Thanks

Peeples - Malone - Tedford of McNairy Co. Tn.

MPeeples51 — 7 Feb 2008 8:05:25 GMT

PEEPLES - TEDFORD - MALONE
McNairy Co.Tn.

Priscilla T. Peeples b. 1841
1st m/ Jesse Malone b.1826 d.1873 br/Malone Cem.McNairy Co
-- 6 children by this marriage { Jesse was previously
--married to Penninah Robertson 4 children by this
--marriage}
2nd m/Feb.9,1879 McNairy Co.Tn., Jefferson Tedford
--- No further info on this marriage -
ANY INFORMATION about Priscilla & Jefferson Tedford's children, death, burial etc. would be appreciated.

Thanks for your time and consideration
M.Peeples

Look-Up Please (William & Sarah BRANTLEY)

Bill Chapman — 21 Jul 2002 6:20:09 GMT

Is there anyone out there who has access to county marriage records - that can do a look-up for me?

My GGgrandparents were William and Sarah BRANTLEY; they married in McNairy county, Tenn. in 1842.

What I am trying to find out is what was Sarah's maiden name?

Thanks in advance to anyone who is able to assist me.

Sincerely.

Bill Chapman
Sandpoint, Idaho

Thweatt

sigman5277 — 6 Jul 2008 9:46:34 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Luther Thweatt. He died in McNairy County in late Aug 1989. I believe he was living in Ramer.

Searching for information on family of LeRoy Huggins Robertson and Frances Lucretia "Fannie" Garrett

MartyRamage — 29 Jun 2008 2:50:32 GMT

Searching for information on the family of Leroy Huggins Robertson and Frances Lucretia "Fannie" Garrett of McNairy County, Tennessee.

The information that I am searching for includes:
dates of birth of Mittie Lee Robertson Hamm;
dates of birth of Irene Dennie Ramer Robertson;
date of death of LeRoy Robertson;
dates of birth and death of Myrtis McCann Robertson; and
dates of birth and death of Creola Brown Robertson.

The following is the information that I currently have on the family: Frances Lucretia “Fannie” Garrett (13 May 1856-9 August 1931) married LeRoy Huggins Robertson (1 November 1850-1 December 1916) on 11 June 1876 in McNairy County, Tennessee. The children of LeRoy Huggins and Frances Lucretia Garrett Robertson were: Izora J. Robertson (23 March 1877-1 September 1931) married Leroy M. “Lee” Huggins (8 November 1867-30 November 1936) on 3 January 1895 in McNairy County, Tennessee; Beulah Robertson (22 August 1879-16 May 1964) married Joseph Henry Lawson (16 October 1871-29 December 1952) on 16 January 1899 in McNairy County, Tennessee; Mittie Lee Robertson (ca. 1881-17 October 1960) married Mack H. Hamm (11 July 1870-22 October 1961) on 23 August 1899 in McNairy County, Tennessee; Grover Cleveland Robertson (23 March 1884-26 December 1961) married Sallie B. Reeder (23 November 1885-17 January 1962) on 29 March 1908 in McNairy County, Tennessee; John Thomas “Tommy” Robertson (2 June 1886-23 January 1953…note: funeral home record indicates the year of birth as 1887) married Irene Dennie Ramer; Lucretia Robertson (born 2 June 1886 and died during infancy); Lee Ander Robertson (17 September 1888-27 December 1967) married Annie Montgomery (7 March 1903-10 August 1981) and lived in Choctaw County, Mississippi; LeRoy Robertson (born 27 September 1888) married Myrtis McCann (born ca. 1897); James Robert “Bob” Robertson (12 May 1882-29 February 1960) married Creola Brown; and Roxie Eugenie Robertson (14 October 1897-2 October 1972) married Horace L. Chandler (4 April 1900-22 January 1962) on 20 October 1927 in Alcorn County, Mississippi.

Searching for information on the family of William Young Miller

MartyRamage — 18 Jun 2008 1:26:23 GMT

Searching for information on the family of William Young Miller.

William Young Miller (born ca. 1846) married (1)Elizabeth Kizer/Kiser (born ca. 1845) on 26 December 1866 in McNairy County, Tennessee; and (2)widow Renie “Rean” Forsythe (4 August 1840-16 December 1915) on 21 January 1868 in McNairy County, Tennessee. The children of William Young and Renie “Rean” Forsythe Miller were: Richard Stanford Miller (29 June 1869-24 April 1953) married Caldonia “Dona” Brooks (24 October 1872-22 January 1949) on 8 October 1892 in McNairy County, Tennessee; John Washington Miller (May 1872-1936) married Bertie J. _______ (1877-1946); and Virginia B. Miller (born ca. 1874).

Acey Plunk family

darrelbrown50 — 27 Jan 2008 11:30:11 GMT

Trying to find the connection between Acey Plunk and his first wife, Ruddel Perice? and my family. My Aunt Betty Billingsley Brown of Marshall Co, MS always spoke of Aunt Ruddel and they visited each other often. Ruddel died in 1949 and was buried at Maggie Jones Cemetery. Acey married a 2nd time to Wyonia Hunter according to info in the McNairy County Heritage book. He passed in 1969 and was also buried at Maggie Jones Cemetery.

Any help would be appreciated.

Obit For Robert Larue

Robert Wade — 11 Jan 2006 3:08:04 GMT

Looking for the Obituary of Robert Larue. He died in 1919 during the Flue Epedemic in McNairy Co.

Smith Cemetery south of Adamsville

melaw5 — 25 May 2008 7:27:22 GMT

I am looking for some information regarding Smith Cemetery, which according to some notes I have gleaned from the internet, is "south of Adamsville on Hwy 117." Does anyone know this cemetery? I am wondering about how many miles it is from Adamsville, or what mile marker it is? Is there a sign there? We are taking a trip through the area and would like to visit. Thanks very much.

RICHARD SMITH & MARTHA WALKER-FROM KY AND TN

SThompson8600 — 25 Jul 2001 4:53:54 GMT

I am searching for information on RICHARD SMITH born somewhere in KY in 1794. He married "Unknown" before 1831.
He may have had 7 or 8 children by his first wife. In Sept. 1831, in McNairy Co., TN., he married MARTHA WALKER-MARTIN, whose father was EPHRAIM WALKER. I'd like to know where Richard was born in KY and more about his first wife and locate names of his parents. He could have married his 1st wife in KY or TN.

Reflections: A History of McNairy County 1823-1996

Kassie — 7 Sep 2006 9:12:05 GMT

Need to info on how to obtain a copy of this book or certain info from this book. Appreciate any help.

Thanks.

1860 McNairy Co.,TN Census Lookup

AltaClaunch51 — 14 Jan 2004 6:54:31 GMT

Would like for someone to search the 1860 McNairy Co., TN Census, Purdy Township for Claunch & Bearden
Alta Claunch
e-mail: mclaunch@htcomp.net

James W.(Jim) Glover 1858-1929, wife Martha J. 1858-1930, Elizabeth 1822-1900

kathm213 — 13 Apr 2005 2:32:27 GMT

James W.(Jim) Glover 1858-1929, wife Martha J. 1858-1930, Elizabeth 1822-1900

Seeking info on J. W.(Jim) Glover 1858-1929, wife Martha J. 1858-1930, Elizabeth 1822-1900 buried at Ebenezer Church at Gainesville in Tipton Co. TN. Found out from Obit today that they lived in McNairy Co. till about 1890 or so and Martha J. ? was from the Shiloh area.
These are my grandparents and unable to find much about them. Do have some info on children and forward. Thanks for any help you can offer. km

Claborn Harris 1815-NC

MSgirl36 — 5 Mar 2007 1:33:13 GMT

Need help finding parents/siblings of Claborn Harris, b ca 1815 NC, married Minerva Settle 1835 in Rockingham Co, NC. Moved to McNairy Co, TN mid 1840's. Claborn d 1849 in McNairy. Children: Sarah, Malinda, Benjamin Coleman and Samuel Houston.

crangle-roan-white family McNairy County

slwnelson — 27 Apr 2008 12:44:55 GMT

looking for clarification for Crangle roan white family. Crangles James and Catherine arrived in New Orleans 1838 on ship sidney from county Down. with children (ann b 1825) James 1926 Jane 1830 Catherine 1833 thomas 1835 and Eleanor (father james sister born 1811) I think Ann was Agnes and in 1840's married James Roan/Roun in La. and had daughters Dinah and Cecilia by 1850 were in McNairy as were some Crangles. then a name change to White (think that was Catherine's maiden name) Agnes Roan became white too in one census and then Savage (a boarder a teacher was in the Roan household in 1850 census) maybe she married him after Roan disappeared. Then by Civil War name change back to Crange. Thomas served in 6 Calvary. Any clarification on this?thank you

WILSONVILLE

CharMcChris — 14 Mar 2008 10:03:51 GMT

On my gr, gr, grandfather's Pension papers, it states that my gr grandmother, Allice Elizabeth Williamson, was born in Wilsonville TN. Her family lived in McNairy/Hardin Co., TN. Does anyone know where Wilsonville might have been located? I cannot find it on any map. Thanks.

Obits needed if possible

RessaThompson — 17 Apr 2008 2:26:44 GMT

Hiram Shepherd Morton born 1849
Elizabeth Hurst born 1852 and died 1920
This is my great grandparents. If you can help me out I appreciate it. Can you send it to my yahoo address which is
ressa_21_2000@yahoo.com
Thanks

Elisha Brown b. abt 1819 in TN or NC or MO

eellse — 13 Apr 2008 6:27:11 GMT

I would appreciate any information anyone might have about the origins and parents of Elisha Brown b. about 1819 in Tennessee or North Carolina or Missouri. Elisha is listed in the 1850 census in NcNairy, Tennessee, and the 1860 census in Macon, Tennessee. His place of birth is different in each census, but the names of his wife and children are the same.

Elisha was married to Emily Unknown b. abt 1826. They had 11 children:

Mary Brown, 1844
John Brown, 1845
Henry Brown, 1846
Josiah Brown, 1847
James Brown, 1848
Thomas Beulah Brown, 1849
William Jasper Brown, 1850–1936
Elisha Brown, 1853
George Brown, 1854
Elizabeth Brown, 1855
Robert Brown, 1858

I am looking for the first and last names of Elisha's parents, place of birth, and birth dates. If you recognize Elisha's name or the names of his children, I would appreciate hearing from you and getting any leads or information you might have for me.

Wharton Cemetery, McNairyCounty

suegee5 — 29 Mar 2008 9:22:55 GMT

I'm looking for a listing of headstones in the Wharton Cemetery. I'm specifically looking for Lemuel and Charlotte Wharton, d. after 1850. Children were Mitchell, Frances, Pleasant, Mary, Robert, and William.

John Lee and Priscilla Buchannon Lee, Finger TN

Worthydude1976 — 14 Mar 2008 12:54:48 GMT

Looking for anyone related to or with info on the John and Priscilla Buchannon Lee Family from around the Finger TN area of McNairy CO TN. John and Priscilla lived near the Hopefull Baptist Church which is on the border of Chester and McNairy CO TN. There children were: James Fuller Lee married Rachel, Mary Lee, Dick Lee married Lizzie (Bettie) Morris, William David Lee married Louhanna Stegall, Fronnie Lee married H.J. Melton (My G-G-Grandparents), Annie Lee married Lewis Morris, Celia Lee maried Lish Gatley, and Edward Lee married Florence Bullman. After the parents death, Edward and his wife Florence lived on the family homeplace. It was told to me that John Lee served in the Civil War but not sure what rank he was. He passed away in 1904 in FInger TN. Also looking for any photographs of this family. Contact me at Worthydude1976@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Gary

JOHN CALVIN 'CALVIN' WILLIAMSON

CharMcChris — 5 Mar 2008 7:14:01 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

Caswell P. Smith, Co C 6th Tenn Cav.

HMStone61 — 24 Feb 2008 2:06:46 GMT

I'm researching this Civil War soldier: Caswell P. Smith. If anyone has information on him, please let me know.

Thanks

Davis Family McNairy Co. 1850

James A. Davis — 13 Aug 2002 2:05:57 GMT

I am attempting to further identify and obtain any data re the following family enumerated in McNairy County, Tennessee in census of 1850:
1121 Winney Davis 46 f Va
Henry Davis 23 m farmer Va
Joseph Davis 21 m farmer Va
Presley Davis 19 m farmer Va
Martha Davis 17 f Va
Mary Davis 15 f Va
Sarah Davis 13 f Tn
Rebecca Davis 10 f Tn
Elijah Davis 5 m Tn
William Davis 4 m Tn
Nancy Davis 2 f Tn
The following burials at Henderson Cemetery, Chester County are believed to be identical to the above:
Winnie Davis 1804-Feb. 19, 1888 (wife of B. Davis)
P.W. Davis [Presley] Sept 26., 1837-May 17, 1903
The J.A. Davis April 29,1830-October 18, 1902 buried at Pisgah Cemetery, Chester County is believed to be Joseph.
(Wife of J.A. Davis was Martha J. Davis 1833-1890)
This family may be closely related to my progenitor John Egbert Davis who migrated from Virginia (possibly Hampshire County) to Madison County, Tn in 1837 and died ca 1847.
Any information appreciated especially identity of B. Davis husband of Winney.
I have information re both families and I am glad to share what I have.

Whites in 1860

brucewhite139 — 16 Feb 2008 9:00:51 GMT

Looking for any connection to my ancestors listed on the 1860 Census in Purdy.

Adison White 29 M
Alvira White 22 F
Mattie C White 1 F

The family shows up again in 1870 - 1880 in Benton County, but without the father. 1880 has Alvira listed as a widow.

Moss's Creek Cemetery in McNairy Co., TN.- Help - I Can't Go

JoAnnBain88 — 14 Sep 2007 10:25:05 GMT

I'm in Arizona and can't go myself but My grandfather, grandmother (last I know of her death date isn't on the tombstone yet) and an infant is buried at this cemetery together. Does anyone know where this is at and if so, if you go there could you write the info off of the tombstones for me?

His Name: James A. Thompson
Her Name: Lillian B. Kee Thompson
I don't think the baby was ever named.

Any Help Would Be Appreciated.

Thanks!

Ingle Cemetery in Rose Creek area cemetery.

HMStone61 — 3 Feb 2008 4:38:28 GMT

I'm seeking information on the McNairy County Ingle Cemetery, that is list in the McNairy County Cemetery Book by Harold Cox. The directions to this cemetery that he gives in his book are: Ingle Cemetery is located in the old 3rd district off the Mt. Gilead road across from the old Tolby Ray Home place. I have been to the Ingle Cemetery in Chester County near this area, and it is not the same. Can anyone give me more information on where this cemetery might be.

Thanks

Mortons

rspain162 — 17 Mar 2005 12:04:50 GMT

Seeking information about the Morton families in the 1830 McNairy census. The William Morton family is my main interest.

Thomas Brown family of McNairy County

tatsmom25 — 13 Jun 2007 2:51:09 GMT

I found this family on the 1850 and 1860 census. I would like to know if there is anyone researching this line. Thomas Brown married to Sally in 1850, Mary in 1860. His children are: Mary Ann b. 1833, Israel b. 1835, Charles b. 1839, Thomas b. 1840, Aaron or Cincinnatus b. abt 1842, Margaret Elizabeth b. 1845, James b. 1848, William b. 1850, and Jasper b. 1853.

I am hoping that the James listed is our James Henry Brown. I know that he was in McNairy County at this time and had brothers named William, John Thomas and Taylor. This family is the closest match that I have found.

Co C 6th Tennessee USA Cavalry

HMStone61 — 23 Jan 2008 2:21:43 GMT

I'm researching the enlisted men that joined the Union 6th Tennessee Cavalry Company C. If you have family information on any of these men, please let me know. This company is part of Fielding Hurst's Regiment.

Thanks,
Mike

RE: James Eli McDonald

DiMTown — 15 Jul 2005 8:27:46 GMT

I am seeking information on my great-grandfather, James Eli McDonald. James was married to Lucinda ????? about 1885. He was born in April, 1862 in Indiana, but shows up in the 1900 McNairy Co. Census with 1st wife, Lucinda, and 4 children, John R., Anna L. Lula F. and Ellen S. I believe there was one other child which had died prior to this census.

Lucinda died sometime between the 1900 Census and Jan. 1, 1905. James then married Nancy Victoria K. Allen in Mar., 1905. The couple had 3 children, 1 of which died either in infancy or very young. James died prior to the birth of his 3rd child by his second wife.

He owned property in McNairy County near what is now known as the Big Hill Pond area and was buried in a small cemetery near there. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I would especially like to know the maiden name of his first wife and where she is buried.

Of the 4 children from his first marriage which survived until the 1900 Census, only 2 survived into adulthood, Lula F., who married Arthur Jackson, and Ellen S., who married Joe Dhority. All four children were sent to Alabama to live with relatives after the death of their mother.

James died approximately the late summer or early fall of 1908 of tuberculosis or some such lung disorder.

If you know anything about this family, please contact me.

Wilmoth - Peeples - Wood

murrellp — 15 Jan 2002 7:44:19 GMT

Looking for information on
DRUSILLA PEEPLES b.1864
Married Nov.9,1897 McNairy Co.Tn.
THOMAS BENTON WILMOTH

SARAH PEEPLES
Married Mar.4-1878 McNairy Co. Tn
WILLIAM M.WOOD
Child- ARRON W.FRANCES WOOD

DRUSILLA & SARAH PEEPLES keep falling out of my tree,
I Know THEY belong there but I can't attach THEM to
the correct limb !!

ANYONE have info. on the WILMOTH - WOOD - PEEPLES
families of McNairy Co. Tn. ??

Thank You for your time and consideration.
M.Peeples
of McNairy CO.Tn

Seeking Info on Saulter, Ragland, Davis, Dobbins, Thomas

Dorothy L. Jackson — 8 Feb 2006 9:24:14 GMT

Looking for info on Charlie (Buck) Saulter, Joshua Saulter, Anthony Ragland, Washington Ragland, John Wesley Ragland, Nellie Saulter, Leona Dobbins (Thomas), Perlina Courtney (part Black Creek or Choctaw Indian) and any descendants. Buck was a slave on the Salter Plantation in No Carolina but ran away. The others originated in Miss and some moved to Tenn. Any info would be helpful.

Danaiel HILL (Sr)1757-1846

judy111146 — 21 Aug 2006 6:03:40 GMT

Daniel HILL is my 4x's grgrandfather.He was born 4 Sept 1757 in NJ--died 1 Nov 1846 in Purdy,McNairy Co TN.In between he lived in Maybe MA,& PA)Md(where he married Ellinor/Ellen NODDING,in VA,in NC, &in Jefferson Co TN--
before moving to McNairy Co TN between 1820-1828. He died in McNairy Co 1846. He served in Rev War and received a pension for same---I was able to visit his gravesite(adorned with a brass-memorial plaque) last weekend. If anyone there in McNairy Co has any photo, or memorial tidbits of Daniel HILL or any of his family, I would love to see it. Also, I would like to be in contact with other HILL cousins. --------------Judy ADAMS adams1111@bellsouth.net

Mason Family of McNairy County, Tennessee

ALLETS — 27 Nov 2007 4:46:08 GMT

My husband's grandfather was William Mason (1835-1887) in McNairy County, Tennessee. William's parents were James Mason (1804NC -1880TN) and Priscilla Patterson (1814NC- TN).Have death date, but don't recall it at the moment. They came to McNairy County from North Carolina in 1834. Son, William married Sarah Catherine Floyd (1840 TN - 1919 AR). Sarah and three children: William, Sarah & Hettie moved to Arkansas after William's death. Perhaps at the same time as Sarah's father, Harmon Purdy Floyd. William and Sarah Mason's oldest son, John H Mason, settled in Oklahoma. Sarah Mason married Thomas Dewberry. Hettie married a Peace, had some children, but died fairly young.

I'm trying to locate some of the other children of James & Priscilla (one census listed Priscilla as Margaret). Lavinia (Viny) married Samuel C Plunk (Have info on them). One sister married a Misplay (Have info in missing research). OWT has her as Elizabeth, but no info. I have pictures of two of the sisters, if I can ever locate my early research again. One sister was said to have joined the Salvation Army and did a lot of traveling. I believe she married, but don't recall the surname. Priscilla and John were both age 3 in 1850, but John was missing in 1860. Henry, b 1840, was not with parents in 1860. James, b 1844, was not in the home in 1870. Only Elizabeth age 19, and Nancy 15, were with James and Pricsilla in 1870.

Found lots of James Masons of the right age, but so many, have no way of knowing which, if any, might be the right one. The same with Henry. Did they move elsewhere? Die in the Civil War? Any info on Priscilla? Or Nancy?

The name Stegall

stegall1 — 4 Jun 2005 6:37:19 GMT

Would appreciate any information on the Stegall family from
Adamsville Tenn. McNairy County.
Names were Benjamin, William Marion, James Edwin.
Please Email stegall@austin.rr.com
Thank you,
James R. Stegall { Jim}

Bryant or Charley Williams

MBottoms38024 — 22 May 2004 1:52:29 GMT

Searching Bryant Williams born 1871 and/or his brother Charley Williams born 1868 or any of their family. I have been told by oldest surviving Williams family member that they were from McNairy Co, TN beforing moving to Dyer and Lake Co, TN around 1890.

John Kizer from McNairy County, TN. Where'd he come from?

diana0624 — 15 Nov 2007 1:44:23 GMT

I am a decendant of John Kizer from McNairy County. I found records from the 1840 census placing him there. His birth is around 1808. I would be interested to know if anyone knows where he came from. I did find one John Kizer from the 1830 census in TN, but am unsure if it is the same person and where he came from before that. Any info on this Kizer line would be very welcome. Here's the direct line for anyone interested: Diana, John, William, Newton, Hardy (James, I think), John (the one I'm asking about). Thank you.

Seeking Methodist & Baptist Church Marriage Records c.1856

mcnairy1 — 4 Nov 2007 3:53:48 GMT

Seeking the marriage record of William Aulsey Carroll and Sarah Elizabeth Wolverton who married about 1856-1857. Since marriage records for that time period do not exist I'm hoping to find a church record for their marriage. The Woolverton/Wolvertons were Baptist and the Carrolls were Methodist. Can anyone direct me to church records of these two religions in McNairy County at that time? Thanks.

Gravel Hill Cemetery

fsbill1 — 20 Sep 2005 7:45:14 GMT

families of mcnairy county

marilyn — 22 Sep 2005 6:32:32 GMT

James COOPER/Mary A. WHITAKER

dsbmerrill — 27 Jun 2004 8:17:46 GMT

James Cooper b. abt. 1828 in TN, died btw. 1867-1870 in TN, son of John COOPER. James married Mary A. WHITAKER in 1825 in Tishomingo Co., MS.

They were listed on the 1860 Census of McNairy Co., TN and Mary was head of household in the 1870 Census of McNairy Co., TN.

Thier children were:

Mary J. b. abt. 1853 in TN
Lewis b. 17 Dec 1854 in TN, md. Isabelle DYER
John b. abt. 1856 in TN
Lucinda b. abt. 1857 in TN
Manda V. b. abt. 1861 in TN
Martha A. b. abt. 1866 in TN

The children could have married in either McNairy Co., TN or Tishomingo Co., MS. I believe James died in McNairy Co., TN and is buried there.

Any HELP would be much appreciated!!

Donna Merrill

raines and whited family

fourbarrel32 — 18 Oct 2007 3:49:40 GMT

I am looking for any info on Rebecca E Raines, who was supposed to be married to a Geoge Washington Whited.
I NEED HELP!!!!! mary

Joseph Irving Ivy/McNairy County, Tennessee

jacksmom03 — 17 Oct 2007 1:10:47 GMT

Looking for info on Joseph Irving Ivy. Born August 9, 1879 or 1880. Died in June, 1970 in Milledgeville, Tennessee.

Houston/Lipford

jenniferlmcmullen — 1 Oct 2007 4:09:56 GMT

Hi! I'm looking for info on Lue Tishue Houston (b.1878), married to Samuel Oliver Lipford, McNairy county TN. I'm Samuel's great-granddaughter and am looking for a connection to Sam Houston. Any info appreciated!

Bryant / Davidson

Shelia Daugherty — 31 May 2002 1:35:50 GMT

Still looking for information on the family of Marcus Bryant married to Castilla Davidson on March 22,1893. The parents of Castilla Davidson (born Feb.24,1872) were Martin V. Davidson born Jan.11,1844 and Jamima Jane Deaton born Jan.19,1850. The parents of Martin V. Davidson were Harvey Love Davidson and Sarah Ann Hicks of McNairy County,TN
The parents of Marcus Bryant (born March 14,1873) were Josiah Bryant born about 1840 and Mary Clayton.
If you have any information on this family line please let me know, Thank you
Shelia Daugherty

Smiths in McNairy Co

Nancy Smith — 18 Jun 2002 6:52:11 GMT

Am trying to research the Smiths on both sides of my family. My mother's maiden name was Smith when she married my father, also a Smith, though unrelated. Would appreciate any info on the parents of John Nash Smith, they were Sanford and Nancy. Also am trying to find info on William Joel Smith, married to Syrentha Wyatt. These were my ggrandparents.

Thanks

cemetery

TravisRick — 3 May 2005 4:44:52 GMT

Looking for a cemetery called Mount Zion that is in McNairy County or Michie. I need driving direction fron Corinth or Michie...can anyone help...Thanks

Obit: George Dudley McNair, Jr. (1955)

roachbug47 — 2 Sep 2007 2:15:57 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, MS dated June 29, 1955
RITES CONDUCTED FOR McNAIR INFANT IN McNAIRY COUNTY
Graveside rites for George Dudley McNAIR, Jr., day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley McNAIR of Corinth were held today at 10:30 a.m. at Indian Creek Cemetery in McNairy County, Tennessee, with the Rev. G.C. PHELPS officiating.
The infant died at 12:45 a.m. today at the Community Hospital in Corinth.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley McNAIR of Corinth; and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George McNAIR of Camden, Tennessee and Mr. and Mrs. Earnest DERRYBERRY of Chewalla, Tennessee.
Perkins Funeral Home in Corinth was in charge of all arrangements.

Maggie D. Jones Death Certificate 1900-1914

kaitysmom — 23 Aug 2007 2:00:37 GMT

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

Name: Maggie D. Jones
Age at Death: 13
Date of Birth: July 22, 1900 in Tennessee
Date of Death: May 18, 1914 in McNairy County, TN.
Race: White
Parents: Elijah H. Jones and Mildred Carter

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

PATTERSON FAMILY TENNESSEE ROOTS/Nora G. Patterson

gjs4kids — 5 Jan 2006 3:45:59 GMT

I am seeking info on the follow persons:
Levi W. Patterson, born abt. 1838 in Tennessee, his wife
Ella (Possible maiden name Estis or Estes), born abt. 1847 in Tn.
Their daughter, Nora G. Patterson, born 1878 in Henderson, Tn. and her husband,
Richard H. Wheatley, born 1871 in Tn.
Anything appreciated.

Turner Cemetary

bevmcdonough — 20 Dec 2005 10:06:38 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Turner Cemetary outside Chewalla? I think from the descriptions I have on the deed records and court records that it is located on land that once belonged to my Great Grandfather and his grave might be one of the unmarked graves out there. Does anyone know whose land it was at the turn of the century or when it was started? His name was Michael McDonough. I believe that J.A.P. Bradberry bought the land after his death

Obituary Needed

JosephFMeyer — 10 Aug 2007 1:06:19 GMT

Does anyone have access to an obituary for Charles R Tibbs, Apr 16, 1926-March 2, 1992. He lived in Selmer. Thanks

McNary SWIFT, 1826-1888 & Mack Nery EMBRY, 1910-1991

lwe7007 — 25 Jul 2007 9:30:16 GMT

I noticed the name of Mack Nery EMBRY, 1910-1991, Ohio Co., KY. Who were his ancestors & siblings?
My g-grandfather was McNary SWIFT, 1826-1888, from Tennessee, who settled in Butler Co., KY. i was wondering if Mack EMBRY was named after the Tennessee County, or possibly thru an acquaintance with my g-grandfather?

Who was the McNary that the county was named for?

Clemmon Family Research

dtjohnston — 20 Jan 2005 4:00:18 GMT

Searching the Clemmons family which lived in McNairy County, TN prior to 1850. Henry Clemmons may have moved to McNairy Co., from Williamson Co., TN. His son Elijah Clemmons was a Union soldier in the Civil War. He married Martha Plunk about 1852. She was the daugher of Joseph Plunk. Love to share if anyone is working on these same lines.

--Dave--

South family in McNairy Co, Tennessee

Jesse L. South — 2 Nov 2006 7:33:40 GMT

McNairy Conuty Marriage List

Tonya_Cheatham — 20 Feb 2005 7:25:25 GMT

Simon Peter HARDIN b abt 1812 SC

mlassi1 — 4 Jul 2007 8:09:20 GMT

Simon is listed in the 1880 McNairy CO census living with his son John J HARDIN. Simon's wife (or ex-wife) is in the same county but as head of household with three children. I am trying to find when Simon and Catherine died and if possible where they are buried.

Henson and Holmes

Kerri — 6 Jul 2002 2:43:46 GMT

I am looking for relatives or information on my family. My understanding is McNairy Co was formed from Hardin Co. in 1832.

Henson:
G Father: James Everett Henson
G. Mother: Wilma Louise Holmes

GG Granfather: John Everett Henson
GG Grandmother: Ethel Dee Willis

GG Grandfather: William Talmadge Holmes
GG Grandmother: Alma Parks

GGG Grandfather: John Leondus Henson
GGG Grandmother: Mattie Isbil Ashill

GGG Grandfather: William T. Holmes
GGG Grandmother: Sally Farris

GGGG Grandfather: George Henry Henson
GGGG Granmother: Ethel Linda Bumpus

GGGG Grandfather: John Parks
GGGG Grandmother: Delluh Hammonds

If you have any information on any of these people, please contact me.

Obit: Cecil Childers, age 88 (1997)

roachbug47 — 1 Jun 2007 12:00:13 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS dated April 1, 1997
CECIL CHILDERS, 88
MICHIE, TENN.-Funeral services for Cecil Childers, 88, were held at 3 p.m. Monday at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, Tennessee. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery in Michie, Tennessee.
He died Saturday, March 29, 1997, at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a sister, Beatrice Humphrey of Michie, Tennessee.

John Randle MORGAN

Morganhollow — 27 May 2007 1:35:06 GMT

Need information for John Randle MORGAN b. 1798 in Fauquier Co. CA s/o William MORGAN, s/o Able MORGAN, s/o Randle MORGAN. He married Lucidney DEBELL, and had the following children: William, Ann, Mary, John, Thomas, Franklin, and Henry. He died, I believe, in McNairy County.

Mike Morgan

Rose Etta Stockton

roachbug47 — 18 May 2007 1:28:37 GMT

Does anyone know dates for her and the names of her parents? I understand she was married 3 times; George Whitted, Arnold Oren and William Marion Hively.

Obit: Sampson Carper (1979)

roachbug47 — 18 May 2007 12:51:49 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, MS dated December 24, 1979
RITES ARE TUESDAY FOR MR. CARPER
Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. in Coleman East Chapel for Samson Carper with the Rev. Jimmy Vanderford officiating. Burial is in Indian Creek Cemetery with Coleman Funeral Home in charge.
Mr. Carper died Sunday morning at Magnolia Hospital after an extended illness.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Sweatman Carper; 2 sons, Ronnie Carper, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Roger Carper, Ramer, Tennessee; 3 daughters, Mrs. Mildred Killingsworth, Mrs. Brenda Dickey both of Ramer, Tennessee; Mrs. Shirley McAlpin, Guys, Tennessee; 2 brothers, Clay Moore Carper, Chewalla, Tennessee; Travis Carper, Memphis; 2 sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Lassiter, Corinth, Mrs. Blanche Thomas, Sturgis, Mississippi and 8 grandchildren.

THOMAS S. SPENCER AND ELISHA BRIANT/BRYANT

CharMcChris — 17 May 2007 8:53:21 GMT

I have an affidavit testifying to the fact that Elisha Briant /Bryant and Thomas S. Spencer were personaly accquainted with my gr, gr, gr grandfather, William W. Williamson, and his wife, Nancy Bryant Williamson, before he went into the union Army and that they also personally knew that they were man and wife. And who their children were and when they were born. And that they lived in the same community. It is signed by Elisha Briant/Bryant and Thomas S. Spencer and is dated July 11, 1868 in McNairy Co., TN.
William's son, George W. Williamson, was my gr, gr grandfather. George Williamson married Talisa Elizabeth Hopper in 1866 in Hardin Co.
I believe that this Elisha Briant/Bryant may be Nancy Bryant Williamson's brother or relative although I have not been able to prove that yet.
I am trying to find who William W. Williamson and Nancy
Bryant's Parents and siblings were. I am hoping that maybe the Spencer and/or Briant/Bryant families may have some knowledge of them since these two say that they were accquainted with them before and after William went into the Army.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks
Charlotte Christensen
ly68@charter.net

WILLIAM INMAN AND ROBERT CHANDLER

CharMcChris — 17 May 2007 5:45:53 GMT

I have an affidavit testifying to the fact that Robert Chandler and William Inman were personaly accquainted with my gr, gr, gr grandfather, William W. Williamson, and his wife, Nancy Bryant Williamson, before he went into the union Army and that they also personally knew that they were man and wife as they were present at their wedding and were eye witnesses to the marriage. William and Nancy were married in May of 1834 in McNairy Co., TN.
It is signed by Robert Chandler and William Inman and dated Aug. 1866 in McNairy Co., TN. I believe Robert Chandler and William Inman were living in Hardin Co. at the time.
William and Nancy's son, George W. Williamson, was my gr, gr grandfather. George Williamson married Talisa Elizabeth Hopper in 1866 in Hardin Co.
Robert Chandler and William Inman are related by marriage through the Dollar and Scott families to my Williamson Family. Also, Robert Chandler Sr.'s wife, was a Cynthia/Cynthy Bryant who I believe is the sister of my gr, gr, gr grandmother, Nancy Bryant Williamson, although I have not been able to prove that yet.
I am trying to find who William W. Williamson and Nancy
Bryant's Parents and siblings were. I am hoping that maybe the Chandler and/or Inman families may have some knowledge of William Williamson or Nancy Bryant's families since these two say that they knew them well enough to be at their wedding, and before and after he went into the Army.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks
Charlotte Christensen
ly68@charter.net

Butler/Fowler connections

Joyce Butler — 28 Mar 2006 10:41:41 GMT

Bobby Butler/Jocie Fowler...Myrtle Marlar/Lee Ann Fowler.....Joe Walker Butler/ Nancy Ann Jarnigen....Marion Butler/Grandma Green. Bobby and Jocie I have info on. Need all the help I can get on others. Anything will be welcome. Thank You Joyce.

SAMUEL PREAST/PRIEST 1830 & 1840 McNairy TN census

DeborahSweet — 13 Jul 2005 2:19:06 GMT

SAMUEL PREAST/PRIEST - Found on McNairy Co. 1830 & 1840 Censuses. Possibly b. Georgia, migrated to Alabama, then to Tennessee (and possibly, finally to Missouri) (later info by children on various MO censuses).
Had 10 children, some of whom MAY have been:
JULIA ANN (md. Anderson David STRINGER, also from McNairy Co.>Crawford & Washington Cos. MO aft. 1841)

MARY ANN (md. Samuel STRINGER (Anderson's bro.), ibid)
PETER (md. Nancy Turnbough in MO.)
ELIZABETH? (also to MO)
SOLOMON (md.Mary Shrum; also went to Crawford Co.MO)

Been trying to backtrack this family for YEARS! Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Deborah

Holmes/Sanders/Hopkins in McNairy Co TN

SandraTrahan — 10 Apr 2007 7:26:11 GMT

Ed Holmes married to Emma Sanders Holmes sons James Holmes (my father) JP, Woodrow...daughters Pearl, and Birchie Hopkins I remember she lived in Michie TN when I was a child.
My grandmother Emma had a sister Mary Sanders and a brother James O. Sanders who lived in Alcorn CO MS at Corinth.

Sandra Holmes-Trahan

cemetery censuses

Shelly Wharton — 20 Sep 2006 1:50:16 GMT

Does anyone know if a cemetery census has been done for McNairy Co? That is where each cemetery in the county is accounted for and all the tombstones are listed w/ names and dates?
If so, is there a book form of it?

Thanks a bunch :)

Flanagans -- Ramer TN

jimmielou11 — 17 Nov 2003 9:03:26 GMT

I'm looking for anyone related to the Flanagans who moved to Ramer around the time of the Civil War -- mother's name was Parlee.

Susan Bray

Richard Pennington — 8 Oct 2002 5:15:52 GMT

I am looking for any information on Susan Bray b 1854 in McNairy Co., TN. She married Thomas or Tom Ballew b 1853 in Carroll Co., TN. Their children were: John, Peter, Mary E., and Susan M. The surname Ballew could be spelled several different ways.

Thanks,
Richard

Barton / Talbott Families in McNairy County, TN

Joshua Swift — 24 Nov 2004 2:44:00 GMT

Rachel McGee Moore - Rebecca McGee Cox NC and TN

RobHist — 16 Mar 2007 3:56:31 GMT

Searching for ancestors of Rachel McGee and Rebecca McGee sisters b. about 1800 who came from North Carolina (Randolph County?) and lived most of their married lives in McNairy Co. Rachel married Laney Moore and named children include: Laney Moore, Jr. and George Moore. Rebecca married Anderson Cox in Randolph CO, NC, and they moved to McNairy Co. Anderson's biography is on McNairy genweb site. Their children included: Rozetta, George, Frances, Terry B., Mary, and Rachel. Thank you for information concerning these individuals, Catherine

Tornado 1913. southern McNairy and Hardeman Counties

margaretann1858 — 14 Mar 2007 7:57:09 GMT

This is a small part of a long article:

Storm Hits in Five States; 13 Killed; Much Damage Done (Mortuary Notice) Date: 1913-03-14; Paper: Dallas Morning News Historical Archive (c) Copyright, 2003, The Dallas Morning News.

Three Killed and Several Probably Fatally Hurt in Two Counties In Tennessee
Selmer, Tenn. March 13- three people were killed. Several were probably fatally hurt and others suffered lesser injuries when a tornado swept through the sourthern portions of McNairy and hardeman Counties late today, demolishing a number of farm houses and damaging the more substantial buildings in its path. Near Middleton, in Hardeman County, Henry Stanley and Joseph Waldrop were crushed to death and Mrs. Martha Brint was probably fatally injured. The property damage in the immediate vicinity of Middleton is estimated at $20,000.

In McNairy County J.E. McMahon was killed, his grandmother, mrs. Standfield, and his wife were probably fatally hurt. Burt Cox was badly hurt and his wife is missing.

Aldridge.former sheriff McNairy.Murder.1865

margaretann1858 — 14 Mar 2007 7:47:11 GMT

[Mississippi Central; Mobile; Ohio; Aldridge; McNairy County; Tennessee] (News Article) Date: 1865-08-17; Paper: The Macon (Georgia) Daily Telegraph.

The country lying between the Mississippi Central and the Mobile and Ohio railroads is infested by a gang of desperadoes who rob and murder at their pleasure. In that section, a few days ago, a man named Aldridge, formerly sheriff of McNairy County, Tennessee, killed three men in cold blood, one of them aged sixty and another seventy years. The crimes were perpeirated, it is said, to gratify some private grudge.

Obit. 1870. Boiler Explosion.Adamsville. Holman,Cowall,Scott,Ross

margaretann1858 — 14 Mar 2007 6:30:27 GMT

Adamsville; McNairy County; Tenn.; R. F. Scott; Wm. Ross; Alonzo Holman; Mr. Cowall] (News Article) Date: 1870-03-08; Paper: Georgia Weekly Telegraph, page 8.

On Thursday last a boiler exploded in a sawmill near Adamsville, McNairy County, Tenn., instantly killing R.F. Scott, Wm. Ross, Alonzo Holman and Mr. Cowall, all prominent citizens. The engineeer had just lef the engine when the explosion occurred. The bodies of the killed were terribly mangled.

OBIT.Laton Daughter. Sept 1887.Adamsville, TN

margaretann1858 — 14 Mar 2007 6:23:49 GMT

This is an article I found online and though might interest someone. I am not related to this family and do not have any additional information on this incident or family.

Killed in a Runaway (News Article) Date: 1887-09-17; Paper: The Dallas(Texas) Weekly Herald; page 7.

KILLED IN A RUNNAWAY

Jackson, Tenn., Sept 10. Last Saturday, while Mr. Dick Laton, a farmer, was returning from church in a wagon with his two grown daughters, near Adairsville, McNairy County, the team became frightened and ran away, throwing the old man and his daughters out. One of the young ladies was killed instantly, her head being crushed in a most horrible manner. Mr. Laton and his other daughter were seriously injured.

(suspect Adairsville is probably Adamsville)

Peeble Hill Cemetery, McNairy Co., Tenn.

WILLIAM G. LATHAM JR. — 30 Nov 2006 4:56:16 GMT

Seeking info. about the location of Peeble Hill Cemetery, in McNairy Co., Tenn., it is a small cemetery northwest of Peeble Hill Church, off of County Road 224. May be on the Albert Robinson Road, between 224, and Hwy. 142. I sure would appreciate any lead's on how to find this cemetery. Albert Robinson farm was near this small cemetery! Please contact me at llatham@peoplepc.com
William G. Latham Jr.

Mitchell Family of McNairy County

jcounce1 — 18 Aug 2004 2:42:36 GMT

I am looking for information on a Mitchell Family of McNairy County. My G-grandmother, Melinda Armenda Jane Mitchell, married my G-grandfather, A. C. Armstrong, on December 29, 1886 in McNairy County. Any information on her or her family will be very helpful. Thank you.

Pebble Hill Cemetery , Stantonville, Chambers Cemetery

CarrolHeath — 14 Feb 2007 8:45:19 GMT

I have taken digal pictures of Pebble Hill Cemetery, Stantonville Cemetery, and Chambers cemetery in McNairy co. I have gotten Pebble Hill and Chambers Cemetery transcribe and will work on getting Stantonville done. If any one want any picture of a tombstone in one of these cemetery please email me at gcheath@centurytel.net

Monty Robison

Joan Cobb — 10 Oct 2005 8:05:01 GMT

I am trying to contact Monty with some information on his query. E-mails were returned. Please contact.

Thomas WRIGHT, anyone ??

RandallBaker1 — 13 Mar 2006 8:44:33 GMT

I'm looking for anyone connected to, or that might have info about, Thomas WRIGHT that was in McNairy County on the 1860 Census. Right now, that's the only time I specifically know he was in McNairy County. He apparently lived in Mississippi some time before that, as one of his children was born there. The census states that Thomas was born in North Carolina. Since he was listed as age 30 in 1860, he would have been born sometime around 1830.

Not a lot to go one, but that's what I know so far. Hopefully, there is someone with connections to this family that might help me out. I suspect that this Thomas WRIGHT may have been the father of my gr-gr-grandmother. Her name was Ellen Louisa (or Louisa Ellen) WRIGHT. She later married a WEBSTER and then Robert F. ELKINS (she married R.F. Elkins in Weakley County).

Thanks,
Randall Baker

Obit: James Ephriam Scott (1972)

roachbug47 — 3 Feb 2007 4:31:40 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper dated Aug. 7, 1972
SCOTT FUNERAL HELD TODAY
Adamsville, Tennessee
James Ephriam Scott, age 57, died August 5th, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. He was ill for several months.
He was a farmer and worked at Hardin County General Hospital as an orderly.
Services are today at 2 p.m. at Shackelford chapel with the Rev. Don Travis officiating. Burial is in Old Union Cemetery with Shackelford in charge.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Easter Foster Scott, Adamsville; one daughter, Janis Scott, Adamsville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Scott, Adamsville; four brothers, Aaron Scott, Junior Scott both of Adamsville; Kyrus Scott, Memphis and Paul Scott, Morris Chapel; two sisters, Mrs. Oma Summers, Nashville; Mrs. Nelda Henley, Peoria, Illinois.

Eliza Jane McKinzie

cakane61 — 2 Feb 2007 6:55:51 GMT

I'm trying to find my great grandmother's family/parents. Eliza Jane McKinzia is the name on her marraige license. One of her children's delayed birth certificates say: McKinzie. She was born in 1858 in Tennessee. She married Joshua Thomas Wimbrow, September 20, 1897 in Shawneetown, Illinois. She had nine children there and died in 1898. I would appreciate any information on her and her family.

James Henry Cotton/Nancy A. Whitman

roachbug47 — 1 Feb 2007 1:40:17 GMT

James Henry Cotton was born in 1850 and died in 1928. Who were his parents? His death records list his father unknown and his mother as Miss Leflore.
James had a second marriage to Candis Burrow.
His first wife was Nancy A. Whitman. Who were her parents?
James and Nancy had two daughters:
1. Mary "Mamie" Magdalene Cotton (1871-1939). She married Thomas Turner Smith. They are my great grandparents.
2. Martha "Mattie Lucinda Cotton (1873-1943) married Zachary Pryor Davis

Cotton families

roachbug47 — 1 Feb 2007 1:37:10 GMT

Martha "Mattie" Lucinda Cotton (1873-1943) married Zachary Pryor Davis (1863-1953).
Martha was the daughter of James Henry Cotton and Nancy A. Whitman.
Will exchange info with any descendants.

Browning, Carter, Emmons, Horn, Dollar, Hilliard, Smith, Farris, Gray, Moore

fsbill1 — 23 May 2002 8:54:38 GMT

Looking for any info on brothers John & Thomas BROWNING (b abt 1837 & 1838 in NC). Children of John BROWNING are James Wm, Lee B, Julia F (m Elzert C CARTER), Mary Rebecca (m Rob't H EMMONS), Etta, Maud (m Greene GARNER), Ada BROWNING, David J & William Henry. These children born 1845 - 1876 in TN. Thomas BROWNING m Nancy DOLLAR. Their children were M Andrew J, John R (m Henrietta HILLIARD), Nancy Cathrine (m Wm Edward SMITH), James A, Sarah M A (m Thomas F FARRIS), Jesse L S, Alice M, J F, Charles Richard (m Mandy Alice GRAY) & Rob't Lee (m Nettie MOORE). These children born 1858 - 1883 in TN. Have more information on children and their families. Looking for add'l information, especially on parents of John & Thomas BROWNING. Parents possibly Benjamin BROWNING and Mary Ann HORN from Orange Co, NC.

Obit: Mrs. Luvada South (1972)

roachbug47 — 1 Feb 2007 1:00:06 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper dated June 13, 1972 (Corinth, Mississippi)
MRS. SOUTH, 76, SUCCUMBS
Mrs. Luvada South, 76, died June 12th at her residence in Corinth.
Services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Michie Church of God of the Prophecy with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carl Lipford, Corinth; four sons, Wilburn Gore South, Sumpter, South Carolina, Milton South, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ola Dee South and Hoyal South, both of Ypsilanti, Michigan; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae Smith, Michie, Tennessee, Mrs. Minnie Pratt, Corinth, and Mrs. Ora Harville, Counce, Tennessee; 4 brothers, Otis Farris and Floyd Farris, both of Selmer, Leonard Farris and Obie Farris, both of Michie; 3 half-brothers, Ellie Hugh Farris and Elgin Farris, both of Corinth and Herbert Farris, of Bolivar, Tennessee.
She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Shackleford Funeral Directors of Selmer is in charge of arrangements.

best place for research in McNairy Co?

Shelly Wharton — 20 Sep 2006 1:51:50 GMT

Where is the best place to go and research McNairy Co residents?

Thanks
Shelly

The Sweat Family

AnneSONeal — 21 Jan 2007 9:07:52 GMT

Emily V. Baldwin, b. 1850 in MS married unknown Sweat and moved to McNairy County.

I would like to contact any descendants from that family. Many thanks, Anne S O'Neal,annesoneal@bellsouth.net

Obit: Mrs. Lou Verda Finch (1958)

roachbug47 — 21 Jan 2007 1:19:57 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, MS dated Jan. 21, 1958
MRS. LOU FINCH FUNERAL SERVICES CONDUCTED TODAY
Last rites for Mrs. Lou Verda Finch of Tishomingo, Mississippi, were held at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon at the Tishomingo Methodist Church with Revs. Jerry Bell, Bill Appleby and Robert Forrester in charge of services.
Mrs. Finch died yesterday morning at 2:15 o'clock at her home following an extended illness of three years. She was 67 years of age. She was a native of McNairy County, Tennessee and was married on December 25, 1913, in McNairy County, to Henry Grady Finch.
She leaves her husband, Henry Grady Finch of Tishomingo; three sons, Talmadge Finch of Tishomingo, Cleburn Finch of Sheffield, Alabama, and Warren Finch of Tuscumbia, Alabama; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Gray of Tishomingo, Mrs. Marie Waddle of Tuscumbia, Alabama, and Mrs. Annelle Burns of Cherokee, Alabama; one brother, E.C. Fortuen of Tremont, Mississippi; and nine grandchildren.
Interment was in the Tishomingo Cemetery with Perkins Funeral Home of Corinth in charge of arrangements.

Obit: Robert L. Sanders (1958)

roachbug47 — 21 Jan 2007 12:51:16 GMT

Daily Corinthian Newspaper, Corinth, MS dated Jan. 21, 1958
ROBERT L. SANDERS FUNERAL SERVICES SCHEDULED TODAY
Funeral services for Robert L. Sanders of 822 Fulton Street, Corinth, who died suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning at 12:15 o'clock, were scheduled to be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Speedway Presbyterian Church. Rev. John L. Stuart, Jr., was to be in charge of last rites, assisted by Rev. A.D. Gurley.
Mr. Sanders, age 50, a painter and carpenter, had served as maintenance man at the Community Hospital for seven years and was well known in Corinth. He was a native of McNairy County, Tennessee, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was married to Clara Mae Jobe in 1935, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Joan Sanders of Corinth; two sisters, Ethel Sanders and Mrs. Ed Wigginton, both of Corinth; and two nephews, Howard Wigginton and Paul T. Sanders, both of Corinth.
Interment was to be in the Henry Cemetery with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

William Dewey James

williamlynnjames — 18 Jan 2007 11:18:37 GMT

Looking for information on Dewey's father's family and grandfather's family.

Dewey born 1898 TX died 1950 MS
William Henderson James born 1875 MS died 1966 TN
William A. James born 1844 AL died 1880 MS

All in the tri-state area of Prentiss MS - Northwest Corner AL and McNairy TN.

Alexander Sanders McKenzie

SusanRicks55 — 15 Jan 2007 1:12:12 GMT

Alexander Sanders McKenzie born 11 Aug 1987 in SC died 4 Feb 1864 is a part of my family.
Susan Kirby Ricks

O'Dell/Odle/Oddle (McNairy & Haywood county TN)

delisamaym — 1 Jan 2006 10:16:15 GMT

I am looking for information on any O'Dell/Odle/Oddle living in McNairy county tn about 1830 and earlier. I know of a Tompkins and Caleb, I am wondering if there was a Job Odle, and who were his ancestors. I would appreciate any information.

Fox Family 1861-1865...Civil War

gfrc_1 — 28 Jun 2004 5:13:20 GMT

My Thomas J Fox left Choctaw Co MS about 1861. He enlisted in the Union Army in 9/1862. In Jan/Feb 1863, he was absent, due to sickness, 9 miles south of Purdy, TN. He had a daughter, America Mary, born Jan 1863, possibly, TN. Other children at that time: James, b 1850, MS; Nancy, b 1854, MS; William David, b 1857, MS; Harrison Alexander, b 1859, MS. His wife was Julia. Thomas moved on to IL around 1865. If you connect with this family or have inf, please contact me at gfrc35@hotmail.com. Thanks, Fran

James M. Huggins, Elizabeth Robertson

PJ NOTkin — 1 Oct 2003 9:27:34 GMT

a history written about 1882 of McNairy Co., Tenn:
Reminiscences of Settlement & Early Settlers by Gen. Marcus J.
Wright. In Chap. VII, pg. 45

(Abstracted) James M. Huggins b. Buncombe Co., N.C. 27 May 1801; came
to McNairy Co. 1839, southern part; married 1823 Elizabeth Robertson
in Lauderdale Co., Ala., 4 children (3 boys, 1 girl): Leroy M.
Huggins of Corinth, John S. Huggins of McNairy Co., J.L. Huggins of
Corinth, Miss., Elizabeth Cates of Kossuth, Miss., wife of R.C.
Cates, son of Pleasant Cates formerly of Purdy (McNairy Co.'s county seat)

Raines/Brown families

irwin35 — 27 Jul 2006 12:21:11 GMT

I’m researching Elizabeth Raines, daughter of James and Elizabeth Ann (Hughes) Raines, born 1841 in Purdy, McNairy County, TN. Do you have any info on this family. I understand the fathr and mother came from North Carolina and possibly Pennsylvania.

I have names of siblings John Alexander, James Henderson, William Jasper, Geroge Washington, Wesley Newton, Nancy Addine, and Liza. The last could be second reference to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth married James H Brown born 1837. They had a daughter Mary Idella Brown born 30 Nov 1867 in Purdy. The family subsequently moved to Muskogee OK.