JOHN GRAY HOUSTON FAMILY
from the research of David Donahue, published June 11, 2001
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- John Gray[1] Houston. Born, circa 1780, in NC. Died, before
1830.
He married, first, Martha Wilson, 23 Oct 1802, in Lincoln Co., NC. Born, after 1776. Died, circa 1804, in Lincoln Co., NC. Children:
- William Wilson[2] Houston. Born, circa 1804, in NC. He married, first, Mary Emmaline (Molly) Watlington, 1837, in Henderson Co., TN?. He married, second, Margaret (Peggy) Walker, before 1850, in Henderson Co., TN?.
He married, second, Jane D. Patton, 28 Oct 1805, in Lincoln Co., NC. Born, circa 1785, in NC. Died, after 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1830, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. The family of Jane D. Houston is very difficult to interpret. The family first appears in the 1830 census of Henderson County where Jane Houston is head of a household. Her household is recorded between the households of James B. Houston and Joseph Bradford. Census data: Jane Houston 001001-0112011; James B. Houston, 00001-10001; Joseph Bradford, 100001-00001. Jane Houston is again head of a household in the 1840 census in Henderson County. Census data: 0-010100001. Jane D. Houston again appears as head of a household in the 1850 census. Her age is listed as 50 but she must be older because she was recorded as 40-50 in 1830 and 60-70 in 1840. In her household are Emeline Houston (28), Eliza Houston (9) and Jane Houston (8). (In 1860 they are Emeline Houston, Jane Bradford, and Eliza Bradford.) In the interest of tying this family together, Emeline is coded in this database as daughter of Jane Houston. She might well he a daughter-in-law or some other relationship. Emeline is head of this household at the time of the 1860 census. Children:
- Martin P. Houston. Born, circa 1806, in NC. Died, circa 1845, in Madison Co., TN. He married Eliza Drucilla Garnett. Wilson P. Houston has many descendants in Madison County, Tennessee and in Texas.
- James B. Houston. Born, circa 1808. Census: 1830, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Emeline Houston.
- Emeline[2] Houston (John Gray, 1). Born,
circa 1822, in NC. Died, after 1870. Census: 1860, in Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN. Census: 1870, in 14th District, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation:
Seamstress. Emeline Houston (38) is head of the a household in the 1860
census of Henderson County. The household includes Jane Bradford (18), Eliza
Bradford (18), Rufus Jowers (5) Areny Jowers (male) (4), C. O. Bradford
(male) (1), B. F. Bradford (male) (1/12), and M. E. Jowers (female) (1/12).
It is difficult to determine relationships in this household. In order for a
descendant printout to work, Eliza Bradford, Jane Bradford, and the Jowers
children in Emeline's household are coded here as Emeline's natural
children. The Jowers children appear in Emeline's household again in 1870
with the last name Houston. Emeline could be natural mother or grandmother
of the Bradfords.
She married an unknown man. Children:
- Eliza [Bradford][3] Houston. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Jane [Bradford] Houston.
- Rufus G. [Jowers] Houston.
- Areny/Churchwell [Jowers] Houston.
- M. E./Sarah E. [Jowers] Houston.
- Jane [Bradford][3] Houston. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1860,
in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. She appears as
Jane Houston (8) in the 1850 census and as Jane Bradford (18) in the 1860
census. In the 1870 census she is living as Jane Houston in the household of
James J. Moore in Henderson Co. This household includes James J. Moore (20),
Martha Moore (28), Jane Houston (26), Claudis Houston (10), Safrona F.
Houston (5), Mary Houston (4), Reubin Houston (4/12), Johnny Houston (8),
and Mary E. Houston (5). For convenience, all of these children are coded as
natural children of Jane. It is probably that some are nieces and nephews,
especially if Martha Moore is Jane's sister Eliza.
She married an unknown man. Children:
- Claud D. [Bradford][4] Houston.
- B. F. Bradford. Born, 1860. Died, before 1870. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Johnny Houston. Born, circa 1862. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Safrona F. Houston. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Mary E. Houston. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Mary Houston. Born, circa 1866. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Reubin Houston. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Robert Dennis Houston.
- Rufus G. [Jowers][3] Houston. Born, 18 Apr 1854. Died, 26 Oct
1918. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Justine Anne Myracle, daughter of Perry Winfrees Myracle and Barbara Allen, 30 Jan 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1889, in ???. Born, 1863. Died, 1954. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
- Arthur[4] Houston. Born, Jun 1885, in TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, second, Nancy Ellen Rogers, 11 Aug 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Mar 1869. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Eff E. Houston.
- Mary Ann (Mittie) Houston. Born, May 1892, in TX. Died, 1964. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Samuel W. McCollum, son of John Frazier McCollum and L. Catherine White.
- Jessie M. Houston. Born, Aug 1894, in TX. Died, before 1980. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Levia L. Houston. Born, Oct 1895. Died, before 1980. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. In the 1900 census she was in the household of her grandmother Mary C. Rogers.
- Sarah F. Houston. Born, 2 Jan 1897. Died, 10 Feb 1897. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.
- Moda E. Houston. Born, 11 Jan 1898. Died, 27 Oct 1898. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.
- D. Matison Houston. Born, 12 Oct 1900. Died, 9 Sep 1901. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.
- James H. Houston. Born, circa 1904. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Manila, Craighead Co., AR.
- Annie B. Houston. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in MI. She married Unknown Middleton.
- Church S. Houston. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in MI.
- Areny/Churchwell [Jowers][3] Houston. Born, circa 1856.
Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He
appears as Areny Jowers (4) in the 1860 census and as Churchwell Houston
(10) in the 1870 census. In tying this Houston family together it is assumed
that he is the C. G. Houston (1863-1897) reported by R. H. Harris in
"Henderson County, Tennessee Cemetery Inscriptions" to be buried at Oak
Grove Cemetery in the Middleburg. In a genealogy of his wife's family he is
referred to as Matt Houston.
He married Martha J. (Mattie) Bartholomew, daughter of Benjamin F. Bartholomew and Rebecca Ann Johnson. Born, 1865. Died, 1936. Birth(2): Dec 1866. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Eva Mae (Mamie)[4] Houston.
- Alcie Beulah Houston.
- Sallie Houston. Born, Apr 1893. Died, before 1969. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Abner Grice, son of William Grice.
- Tina (Tinnie) Houston.
- James Troy Houston.
- M. E./Sarah E. [Jowers][3] Houston. Born, 1860. Died, 1923.
Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co.,
TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
She married James M. McPeake. Born, 1856. Died, 1942. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Claud D. [Bradford][4] Houston. Born, 1859. Died, 1898.
Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co.,
TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He appears as C. O. Bradford (1) in
the 1860 census in the houshhold of Emeline houston and as Claudis Houston
(10) in the household of James J. Moore in the 1870 census.
He married Martha Phillips. Born, 1871. Died, 1947. Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Though both died in 1947, Martha was living at the time of the death of her second husband James M. Hamilton. Children:
- Noah Arthur[5] Houston.
- Beulah Mae Houston. Born, 1896. Died, 1907. Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN. In the 1900 census in Henderson Co., she is listed as Lulu M. Houston, born July 1895, stepdaughter of James M. Hamilton.
- Unknown Houston. Resided: 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Riley H. Hall.
- Robert Dennis[4] Houston. Born, 28 May 1874. Died, 11 Jan
1945. Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Assignment of Robert
Houston as son of Jane Houston is arbitrary.
He married Lillie Odell. Born, 14 Mar 1885. Died, 5 Jan 1954. Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Onis[5] Houston. Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
- Eff E.[4] Houston (Rufus G. [Jowers],
4). Born, 13 Mar 1890, in TN. Died, 16 Sep 1980, in Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in
Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Asalee Fisher, daughter of Abraham Franklin (Bud) Fisher and Sarah E. (Elizabeth?) (Sallie) Carter, 29 Sep 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 24 Mar 1886. Died, 1 Dec 1963. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Johnny Milam[5] Houston.
- R. Abraham Houston.
- Brandon Houston. Resided: 1980, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Brandon Houston served in the army in the Pacific in World War II.
- James Autry Houston.
- Helen Houston. Resided: 1980, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Powers/Powell.
- Hoyt Houston.
- Eva Mae (Mamie)[4] Houston (Areny/Churchwell [Jowers], 5). Born, 1888. Died, 1977.
Birth(2): Aug 1887. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census:
1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Charlie F. Teague, son of William G. W. Teague and Tennessee G. Bartholomew, 11 Jun 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Marriage(2): 12 Jun 1906. Born, 30 Mar 1884. Died, 28 Feb 1952. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Quinnie[5] Teague. Born, 15 Jul 1907, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 14 May 1971, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, J. W. Fanning, 4 Sep 1930, in Henderson Co., TN. She married, second, Robert Cecil Brasher, son of John E. (Elder) Brasher and Sarah Ellen Fanning, after 1947.
- Joseph Ernest Teague.
- Elsie Teague. Born, 11 Jul 1911. Died, 12 Nov 1912. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
- Floyd R. Teague.
- Vesta (Vestie) Teague. Resided: 1971, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Hodgin.
- Sally Teague. Resided: 1971, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Wright.
- Mattie Teague. Resided: 1971, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Wright.
- J. Vester Teague. Born, 2 Nov 1919. Died, 27 Mar 1924. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
- Fay Teague. Born, 10 Mar 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1956, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Fay Teague died of a heart attack. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Tec 5 Signal Corps World War II."
- Roy Teague. Died, before 1965. Resided: 1956, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
- Ray Teague. Born, 10 Mar 1925. Died, 7 Apr 1931. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
- Alcie Beulah[4] Houston (Areny/Churchwell
[Jowers], 5). Born, 3 Sep 1890. Died, 12 Apr 1981, in Parsons, Decatur
Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in
Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Nicholas Albert White, son of Henry Calhoun (Uncle Cal) White and Jenorah Dudley (Nodie) Kelley. Born, 1 Jan 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Sep 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Livestock. Nicholas Albert White was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. Children:
- J. D.[5] White.
- Arnell White. Born, 1920. Resided: 1965, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1993, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. She married Elco Overman, son of Charlie Overman and Ethel Swift, Feb 1946.
- James Haywood White.
- Martha L. (Polly) White.
- Tina (Tinnie)[4] Houston (Areny/Churchwell
[Jowers], 5). Born, 19 Oct 1894. Died, 14 Aug 1977, in Lexington,
Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900,
in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
She married George Sherman Helms, son of J. R. Helms and Rosey J. Middleton. Born, 10 Jul 1891. Died, 2 May 1978. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Infant Son[5] Helms. Born, 10 Jan 1918. Died, 23 Jan 1918. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
- Iris Helms.
- Ruby Helms. Resided: 1977, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Jones.
- Virginia Helms. Resided: 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Ben Tate.
- Grace Helms. Resided: 1977, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Scott.
- Joyce Ann Helms. Resided: 1977, in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL. She married Unknown Sullivan.
- James Troy[4] Houston (Areny/Churchwell
[Jowers], 5). Born, 23 Nov 1895. Died, 8 Dec 1969. Burial in Oak Grove
Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN.
Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A
military marker used as a footstone on the grave of James Troy Houston notes
"Tennessee Pvt US Army World War I."
He married Lertha Jane Todd, daughter of Louis Bevil Todd and Martha Jane Rogers. Born, 1896. Died, 1978. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- James Coy[5] Houston.
- L. J. Houston. Born, 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Nov 1944, in France. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. L. J. Houston served in the army in World War II.
- Zula Fay Houston. Born, 27 Apr 1928. Died, 17 Jul 1929. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.
- Kenneth Houston.
- Mae Houston.
- Rufus S.[4] McPeake. Born, 1881. Died, 1958. Burial in
Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Francis C. Born, 1882. Died, 1953. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Theresa[5] McPeake. Born, 1914. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Obie Wallace.
- Warren G. McPeake. Born, 20 Dec 1920. Died, 9 May 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Dairy/Factory. Warren G. McPeake served in the Navy during World War II. An obituary does not mention a wife or children.
- Hazel McPeake. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Jewel Evans, son of Robert Alvin Evans and Winnie Gray Maxwell, 21 Dec 1935, in Decatur Co., TN.
- Coy McPeake. Died, before 1996.
- Mona McPeake. Died, before 1996. She married Unknown Deere.
- Noah Arthur[5] Houston (Claud D.
[Bradford], 7). Born, 23 Dec 1893, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 3 Dec
1971, in Sand Ridge, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Nebo Cem., Henderson Co.,
TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Broadway,
henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Noah Arthur Houston served in World
War I.
He married Chessie Ella White. Born, 9 Jan 1893. Died, 26 Apr 1953, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Nebo Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Katie Lou[6] Houston. Born, 14 Jan 1926. Died, 1 Jun 1927. Burial in Nebo Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
- Harry Houston.
- Lyman Houston. Resided: 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
- Unknown Houston. Resided: 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Earl Anderson.
- Johnny Milam[5] Houston (Eff E., 9).
Born, circa 1909. Died, 26 Jun 1996, in Parsi, henderson Co., TN. Burial in
Olive Branch C., Cottage Grove, Henry Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Paris,
Henry Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Carpenter. Milam Houston served in the
army in the Pacific in World War II.
He married Haudy Mae Millner. Resided: 1996, in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Children:
- Joy[6] Houston. Resided: 1996, in Paris, Henry Co., TN. She married Unknown Bailey.
- Opal Houston. Resided: 1996, in Henry, Henry Co., TN. She married Unknown Bridges.
- Vernon Houston. Resided: 1996, in Paris, Henry Co., TN.
- Paul Houston. Resided: 1996, in Paris, Henry Co., TN.
- Max Houston. Resided: 1996, in Lone Oak, McCracken Co., KY.
- R. Abraham[5] Houston (Eff E., 9).
Born, 22 Jan 1921. Died, 26 Nov 1944. Burial in Nebo Cem., Henderson Co.,
TN. Abraham Houston died in Europe during World War II. He fought in France,
Belgium, and Germany.
He married Ola Mae, 16 Jan 1942. Children:
- James A.[6] Houston. Born, Jul 1944.
- James Autry[5] Houston (Eff E., 9).
Resided: 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Lexington,
Henderson Co., TN. James Autry Houston served in the army in the Pacific in
World War II.
He married Ona Mae. Children:
- Charlotte[6] Houston. She married John Paulk, son of Harry D. Paulk, 22 Sep 1965.
- James Houston.
- Hoyt[5] Houston (Eff E., 9). Resided:
1980, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN. Hoyt Houston
served in the army in the Pacific in World War II.
He married Mary. Children:
- Floyd R.[5] Teague. Born, 30 May 1916, in Henderson Co., TN.
Died, 11 Apr 1965, in Amherst, Loraine Co., OH. Burial in Crowell Chapel,
Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: after
1958, in Amherst, Loraine Co., OH. Occupation: Factory. A military marker
used as a footstone on his grave notes "PFC US Army."
He married Unknown. Children:
- Raymond[6] Teague. Resided: 1965, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
- Roger Teague. Resided: 1965, in Amherst, Loraine Co., OH.
- Charles Teague. Resided: 1965, in Amherst, Loraine Co., OH.
- Geannie Teague. Resided: 1965, in Amherst, Loraine Co., OH.
- Linda Teague. Resided: 1965, in Amherst, Loraine Co., OH.
- Joseph Ernest[5] Teague. Born, 18 Nov 1908, in Henderson
Co., TN. Died, 2 Dec 1956, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Crowell
Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Joseph Ernest Teague died
from a heart attack.
He married Millie Garner. Born, 23 Sep 1916. Children:
- Ernestine[6] Teague.
- Willie Mae Teague.
- Joann Teague.
- J. D.[5] White. Resided: 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
Resided: 1993.
He married Grace Ellis Maness, daughter of Ellis Woodward Maness and Minnie M. Robbins Kelley. Resided: 1998, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- James Haywood[5] White. Born, 5 Nov 1921. Died, 20 Oct 1993,
in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
Resided: 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Reagan,
Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Cattle. An obituary for him says that
he died 18 Oct 1993. A military marker on his grave notes "US Army World War
II."
He married Mary Frances Segerson, daughter of F. J./Ernest Segerson, Jan 1942. Children:
- Celia[6] White.
- Ronald White.
- Michael White.
- Marilyn Kay White. Born, 30 Dec 1946. Died, 30 Jul 1961, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Marilyn White drowned while swinning with friends in a pond on the John Rogers farm.
- Martha L. (Polly)[5] White. Born, 29 Oct 1925. Resided:
1965, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1981, in Saltillo, Hardin Co., TN.
Resided: 1993, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.
She married James Travis Carter, 24 Dec 1944. Born, 11 Apr 1918. Died, 27 Apr 1984, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "PFC US Army World War II." He was a disabled veteran. Children:
- Judy[6] Carter.
- James Keats Carter. Born, 4 Oct 1948. Died, 8 Jan 1983, in Hardin Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Barber. "Mr. Carter, who was 34, was pronounced dead on arrival at Hardin County Hospital after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Hardin County Sheriff's Department. He was born in Hennderson County and was a Baptist. He was a barber and a school bus driver." [Lexington Progress, 12 January 1983]
- Nickie Carter. Resided: 1984, in Saltillo, Hardin Co., TN.
- David Carter. Resided: 1984, in Milledgeville, McNairy Co., TN.
- Iris[5] Helms. Born, 17 Mar 1919. Died, 9 Mar 1985. Burial
in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Lexington, Henderson
Co., TN.
She married Thomas (Red) Segerson, 5 Feb 1939. Born, 15 Aug 1920. Children:
- Terry L.[6] Segerson.
- Michael S. Segerson.
- Timothy L. Segerson.
- James Coy[5] Houston (James Troy, 13).
Born, 30 Aug 1920. Died, 9 Nov 1966. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg,
Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone
of the grave of James Coy Houston notes "Tennessee Cpl 45 Quartermaster Co
World War II."
He married Flossie Mae Bingham. Born, 1921. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1998, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
- James Royce[6] Houston.
- Sammy Houston. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Unknown Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall and Harlene Dean.
- Ricky Houston. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
- Janice Houston.
- Betty Houston. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
- Deborah Houston.
- Randal Dean Houston. Born, 1953. Died, 1955. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.
- Kenneth[5] Houston (James Troy, 13).
Born, 20 Aug 1932. Resided: 1966, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. Resided: 1969,
in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Educator.
He married Lutie Bell Williams, daughter of Andrew Leroy Williams and Clarabel Robinson. Born, 28 Feb 1940, in Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:
- Angela Gay (Angie)[6] Houston. Born, 22 Sep 1960. Died, 25 Jul 1981, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. She married Bobby Lynn Davis, 1 Apr 1978.
- Clara Denise Houston.
- Linda Fay Houston. Born, 4 Aug 1965. She married Phil Steiger.
- Kimberly Ann (Kim) Houston. Born, 15 May 1976. She married David Dowdy.
- Cynthia Nicole (Cindy) Houston. Born, 18 Oct 1980. She married Ryan Savage, 10 Jul 1999, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
- Mae[5] Houston (James Troy, 13).
Resided: 1969, in Scotts Hill, TN.
She married Charles Harrington, 1 Feb 1947. Resided: 1996, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Wayne[6] Harrington.
- Terry Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Union City, Obion Co., TN.
- Robert Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Scotts Hill, TN.
- Charlene Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Glascow, Barren Co., KY. She married Unknown England.
- Jovita Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Morgan.
- Cherry Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Welch.
- Rosita Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Griffin, Spalding Co., GA. She married Unknown Torres.
- Tasha Harrington. Resided: 1997, in Iuka, Tishomingo Co., MS.
- Harry[6] Houston (Noah Arthur, 15).
Resided: 1971, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.
He married Unknown. Children:
- Judith Lynn (Judy)[7] Houston. Born, 6 Jul 1952. Died, 8 Sep 1959. Burial in Sand Ridge Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
- Jim Houston.
- James[6] Houston (James Autry, 18).
Resided: 1998, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Janice Rogers, daughter of Vernon Rogers and McNeva. Children:
- James W.[6] Houston (Hoyt, 19). Died,
before 1998.
He married Charlotte Ann. Resided: 1998, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:
- Chester F.[7] Houston.
- Teresa Diane[6] White (J. D., 22).
Born, 20 Nov 1945, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Postmaster.
She married Glenn Ray Ivy, son of Van Ray Ivy and Bertha Marie Sullivan, 23 Aug 1964, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Born, 23 Jun 1945, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:
- Timothy Glenn[7] Ivy. Born, 30 Nov 1965, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Welder. He married, first, Diane Tucker, daughter of L. Jute Tucker, 31 Jan 1988, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Divorce, before 1992. He married, second, Donna Janine Hooper, daughter of Paul Bevard Hooper and Lounell Hart, 14 Feb 1992, in Decatur Co., TN.
- Jimmy Lynn Ivy.
- Freda[6] White (J. D., 22). Born, 16
Nov 1949.
She married Joe Murrell Woods, 22 Nov 1967. Born, 11 Jan 1947. Children:
- David Brenton[7] Woods. Born, 30 Apr 1969.
- Angela Gail Woods. Born, 13 May 1970.
- Joshua Clay Woods. Born, 23 May 1981.
- Celia[6] White (James Haywood, 23).
Resided: 1993, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
She married James Noel Barrow, son of Robert Barrow and Elizabeth. Resided: 1998, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Dana Beth[7] Barrow. Born, circa 1975. She married Joshua Dan Johnson, son of Danny Johnson and Shirley Morris, 24 Jul 1998, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
- Ronald[6] White (James Haywood, 23).
Resided: 1993, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 2000, in Reagan,
Henderson Co., TN.
He married Barbara Lunsford, daughter of R. T. Lunsford and Nadine. Resided: 2000, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- David Brian[7] White. Born, circa 1971. Occupation: Agriculture. He married Rebecca Michelle Butler, daughter of Ronald Brown Butler and Bonnie Ray Fisher, 15 Jul 2000, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
- Michael[6] White (James Haywood, 23).
Resided: 1993, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Wanda Hays, daughter of Dossie Hays and Dorothy Melton. Children:
- Tracie Leann[7] White.
- Richard Shane White. Born, circa 1979.
- Judy[6] Carter. Born, 2 Sep 1945. Resided: 1984, in
Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Lou Ellis (Sammy) Fisher, son of Hallie Newton Fisher and Grapel Pauline Brasher. Born, 8 Jan 1942. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
- Scott Anthony[7] Fisher.
- Stan Fisher.
- John Fisher.
- James Royce[6] Houston (James Coy,
26). Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1998, in
Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
He married LaRae Cleary. Children:
- Jayme Atara[7] Houston. She married Joseph Brandon Chase, son of John Chase and Brenda Suelter, 20 Jun 1998, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
- Janice[6] Houston (James Coy, 26).
Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Morris Phillips, son of Coy Phillips and Lemmie. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
- Deborah[6] Houston (James Coy, 26).
Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Clifford Foster. Resided: 1997, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
- Amanda Faye[7] Foster. She married Chontay Undrea Montague, son of Bruce Montague and Velma Mayo, 22 Nov 1997, in Henderson Co., TN.
- Clara Denise[6] Houston (Kenneth, 27).
Born, 13 Nov 1962.
She married Dale Mark Joyner, son of Glenn Douglas Joyner and Patsy June Evans. Born, 25 Oct 1961, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Highways. Children:
- Dale Mark[7] Joyner. Born, 1 Feb 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
- James Andrew Joyner. Born, 30 Sep 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
- Wayne[6] Harrington. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.
He married Pam (Hutson?). Children:
- Kim[7] Houston (James, 30). Resided:
1998, in Martin, Weakley Co., TN.
She married, first, Unknown Jones. Children:
- Kelley[8] Jones. Resided: 1998, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
She married, second, Dale Davidson, son of Sypdell Davidson and Becky Clifton. Children:
- Monica Davidson.
- Holly Amber Davidson. Born, 29 Nov 1994.
- Jimmy Lynn[7] Ivy. Born, 14 Oct 1967, in Jackson, Madison
Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation:
Dairy.
He married Beverly Gail Wade, daughter of Donald Wade and Gail Wylie, 7 Aug 1986, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:
- Kaden[8] Ivy. Born, 24 Mar 1994.
- Kamden Ivy. Born, circa 1996.
- Tracie Leann[7] White (Michael, 36).
Born, circa 1973.
She married Marty Dale Tubbs, son of Larry Tubbs and Kathy Smith, 27 Jun 1998, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Born, circa 1973. Occupation: Auto Repair. Children:
- Nathan Dale[8] Tubbs. Born, 12 Jun 1999.
- Scott Anthony[7] Fisher. Born, 20 May 1967. Resided: circa
1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN.
He married Kandy Buchanon. Children:
- Shelly[8] Fisher.
- Ryan Fisher.
- Clint Fisher.
- Tony Glen[7] Phillips. Resided: 1995, in Memphis, Shelby
Co., TN.
He married Kimothy Renae (Kim) Lindsey, daughter of Larry Lindsey and Nan Lemay, 19 Dec 1986, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
- Baylie Marie[8] Phillips. Born, 13 Oct 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
- Allen[7] Harrington (Wayne, 42).
Resided: 1996, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Michelle Alexander. Children:
- Dakota (Coty)[8] Harrington. Born, 28 Oct 1974.