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Jim Willis 31 Dec 1997
DODSON, DODSON, Isaac Spencer, b. 6/119/1844, d. 1/19/1933, m. 9/5/1865, near Persia, Hawkins County, TN, Cornellia Frances McGonigill (7/11/1847-8/5/1936). They are buried at County Line (aka Providence) Cemetery. They are listed on p. 970 of Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas’ Dodson/Dotson book. I am seeking information on Isaac’s ancestry, and any information at all on his wife. My wife is descended from his son Carter, and another Dodson line I haven’t gotten to yet. I’d appreciate any help, and will share what I have. Regards, Jim Willis

Wendy Jacobs 31 Dec 1997
AMIS, COX, LAUGHMILLER, MOUNTCASTLE, CARDEN, MILLS, TIMMONS, COLLINS, MAHAFFEY. All lived in Rogersville,Hawkins Co.,TN. area in the 1800s.

Betty Mize 31 Dec 1997
LUSTER, SMITH, GREGG, LUSTER, Tom – Born 1883 in Hawkins or Greene County, TN. Died 1922 in Indiana. Married Kathryn SMITH of Persia, Hawkins County, TN b. 1893. Kathryn’s parents were Jess SMITH and Fannie GREGG. Tom LUSTER’S children: Charles, George and Paul. Death Certificate lists Samuel Luster as father…I think Samuel was his brother. Who were Tom’s parents?
Betty Mize, 5630 Tallantworth Crossing, Cumming, GA 30040-5284

Betty Short Mize 31 Dec 1997
SHORT, KITE, EVERHART, SPEARS, MORRISETT, LUSTER, SMITH, ROARK, SHORT,John – Help! John SHORT born Hawkins County on Dodson’s Creek in 1810. First married Mary KITE. Children: John b.1837, Samuel b. 1840, Eldridge b. 1842, Louisa b. 1844, Martha Ann b. 1846, Elizabeth b. 1848, Henry b. 1830, James b. 1833, Susannah b. 1835. Second married Eliza Jane EVERHART. Children: Newton Phillp b. 1883 and Venoy b. 1886 all in Hawkins County. I have hit a brick wall on who John SHORT’S parents and siblings were…think they came from Rockingham County, VA with other Hawkins County pioneers. Other lines: KITE, EVERHART, SPEARS, MORRISETT, LUSTER, SMITH, ROARK and allied families. Hope you can help, I will assist with any of these lines.
Betty Mize, 5630 Tallantworth Crossing, Cumming, GA 30040-5284

Deb Koplen 31 Dec 1997
HALE, RICHARDS, HALE, Philip Smith: Seeking descendents of Philip (1814 – 1875) and his wife, Harriet Somerville RICHARDS (1820 – 1908) in Rogersville TN. Hate to have dead ends on my descendents chart!

Deb Koplen 31 Dec 1997
RICHARDS, RICHARDS, James. Born 2 Feb 1774 d 24 September 1844. Dates from tombstone. Seeking descendents so that my lines have no dead ends. Known to have son William Thomas Jefferson RICHARDS (who ended up in Texas) and a granddaughter Sally Jefferson who died at the White and Red Sulphur Springs on 3 Aug 1838.
Deb Koplen 814 Danish Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75050-2313

Talma Klaassen, Wichita 30 Dec 1997
FIELDS, MANESS, MANIS, Would like to correspond with researchers on these families. Martin FIELDS b. NC, gunsmith ,farmer, resident of Hawkins co Butchers Valley TN ca 1827 . His wife was Margaret MANESS b. TN.Who were their parents? They had Charles A Fields b. 1830 Butchers Valley. and Elizabeth Fields. These families went to Randolph co Jackson twp.

donhat1 30 Dec 1997
HATFIELD, BASHAM, I am looking for Elias Hatfield, he was born ca. 1806. Rumours have it that his mother’s maiden name was Basham. He had at least one brother by the name of William. I am interested in any Hatfields in this area. Thanks for any help you might be able to provide.

Durant Tullock 29 Dec 1997
ATKINSON, GOODEN, I am searching for information on William Lemuel Atkinson and his wife Frances”Frankie” Gooden from Hawkins Co. who later moved to Monroe Co.

Imogean M. McDonald 29 Dec 1997
HAMBLEN, Hannah (Unk) married John Hamblin, Jr. ca 1792. John filed for a divorce from Hannah in 1822 from Madison County, AL. He said that they were married about 30 years ago in East Tennessee. Hannah age 81, born GA, was living in the household of her daughter Susannah MORELL in the 1850 Hawkins County, TN Census. John and Hannah were the parents of Thomas, Susannah, Elizabeth, Sarah, Samuel, and John. It appears that most of his children moved to Madison County, AL with their father, except Thomas and Susannah. I am seeking the parents, and siblings of Hannah (UNK) Hamblin. Any information will be appreciated. Imogean M. McDonald, 2642 State Line Road, Ardmore, AL 35739

Imogean M. McDonald 29 Dec 1997
MORELL, HAMBLEN, Looking for information on Christian Morell, born ca 1788 in VA, and died 22 Nov 1827 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Susannah Hamblen about 1816. They were the parents of Elizabeth B., John Henry, Jacob Baum Gardner, Samuel H., William L., and Christian. I am seeking the parents and siblings of the elder Christian. I have found mention of a C. N. Morell Mill in Hawkins County, TN. Two of his sons are known to have had mills, Jacob had Morell’s Mill in Giles County, TN and his brother Samuel H. Morell also had a mill in Giles County, TN. Both of these were near Elkton, TN. Any information on this family will be appreciated.
Imogean M. McDonald, 2642 State Line Road, Ardmore, AL 35739

Delores 28 Dec 1997
CALDWELL, AIKEN, DINSMORE, ALLEN, PETERS, I am searching for information on ANTHONY CALDWELL born VA 1764 married ELIZABETH AIKEN in Greene Co., TN circa 1784 one known son, ANDREW. Also seek information on SAMUEL DINSMORE born VA 1764 married ELIZABETH ALLEN (1770 VA – ?TN) in 1799. One known daughter, HULDA, married above mentioned Andrew Caldwell. Andrew and Hulda had a daughter MARGARET (1838 Hawkins Co – 1918 Sequatchie Co) who married SAMUEL PETERS (1834-1896 Sequatchie Co).Did Anthony/Elizabeth and Samuel/Elizabeth have other children than Andrew and Hulda? Who were their parents? All the above are thought to have migrated and died in Hawkins Co when did they die and where are they buried? Who were the parents of Samuel Peters? Any assistance will be appreciated.

Angie D. 26 Dec 1997
WATTERSON, looking for the Watterson family in Hawkins Co., TN around the end of the 1700’s Edmond ? Edward? Edmund? Henry? Revolutionary War participation… any connection is appreciated…

Beverly Partee 25 Dec 1997
GARRISON, HOLDER, BROWN, JESSE OR JESSIE. b. 1 Aug 1821. m. Susannah Holder. They had a Daughter Julia Ann Garrison, they had other children but I only know the 3 girls who married BROWN BROTHERS. Mary Elizabeth m. William H. Brown, Nancy Jane m. Richard A. Brown and JULIA ANN M. ISAIAH BROWN. They left TN and possible went to KY and then on to KS. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Wayne Langston 25 Dec 1997
LAWSON, AMAX, I am researching James Lawson b. 1815 Hawkins Co, Tn. who married Nancy AMAX/AMYX b. 1815 N.C according an article that was submitted by Edna Jones of Tyner, Ky. I am trying to locate anyone knowing about this LAWSON or AMAX family. Any help appreciated.

Ralph Lee 25 Dec 1997
SMITH, LEE, Elizabeth Smith’s mother was a Lee from North Carolina. Her mother descended from Thomas Lee. Elizabeth married a John Lee approx. 1799 to 1803. Possibly married in Hawkins county or one of adjoining counties. I need to know where when they were married. Any information which John Lee he might have been. He supposedly had some brothers named Cader Lee and Burrell Lee. This John later went to Giles County, Tenn. Nothing in any records that I can find on him in Giles County. A lot of records on Elizabeth exists in Giles County. A record of their marriage MIGHT give a middle initial or middle name of this John Lee.

Douglas Whisenant 23 Dec 1997
SHELTON, MESSER, I am looking for information on John Shelton (1780 or 1790, birthplace unknown – 7/27/1840, Jackson Co. AL.), and his spouse Catherine Messer (1780 to 1790, birthplace unknown – 4/1/1834, Jackson Co. AL). They were married in Hawkins Co. TN on 9/15/1805, moved to Virginia by 1815 and then to Jackson Co. AL by 1833. Catherine was supposed to be the daughter of Christian Messer and Sally ?.

Douglas 22 Dec 1997
WHITE, FIELDS, I am looking for information about the Parents of Drury Andrew White and Elizabeth Fields. They were married in 1827 and later moved to IN about 1833. Drury seems to have a brother named Charles White who remained in Hawkins Co, TN. Charles had a son also named Drury A. White. this Drury was married about 4 times. Elizabeth’s mother is listed as “jedida”. Was she native american?? In mid feb 1998 I will be posting my gen info on my website.  [Account deactivated; had McDuggan in the user name.]

Lew 22 Dec 1997
HEADRICK, Looking for information on MARTHA HEADRICK married to ANDREW BERNARD 8 19 1865. thanks lew.

Doug & Pam Jenkins 22 Dec 1997
JENKINS, CAMPBELL, ALLEN, McELHANEY, John JENKINS (ca. 1770-1856) married Rachel McELHANEY Henry (ca. 1790-1859) in 1816 in Botetourt County, VA. They moved to Hawkins County in about 1827 and settled in Surgoinsville with three children. (1) Andrew Jackson JENKINS married Eveline CAMPBELL (daughter of Ansel and Jenny (ALLEN) CAMPBELL. (2) Griffith/Griffin JENKINS. (3) Nancy C. JENKINS married Preston WILLIAMS. I would like to here from anyone connected to these families. Doug Jenkins (original e-mail was in upper East TN area)

Darral Lawson 22 Dec 1997
LAWSON, ROWAN, DODSON, REYNOLDS, BLESSING, NEED INFO ON MY LAWSON LINE, LOUIS LAWSON B.1792 M. MARY ROWAN DAU WILLIAM ROWAN OF HAWKINS CO. JACOB LAWSON B. 1760 M. MARY DODSON?OR REYNOLDS, CPT AMIS AUG 1784 WHO WAS HIS FATHER AND HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS JACOB WAS BORN IN BEDFORD CO VA. POSSINBLE SON OF DAVID LAWSON NO PROOF YET MAYBE BROTHER TO JOHN B. 1752 CUMBERLAND CO N.C. RUBEN,DAVID, RANDOLPH, MOORMAN ALL GOOD LEADS BARTHOMEW D.1765 CUMBERLAND CO N.C. MIGHT BE HIS GRANDFATHER I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE
DARRAL LAWSON 525 SAN MIGUEL DR. CORONA CA 91719

Randall? Cooper 22 Dec 1997 [original e-mail had Ridgecrest, CA, in it]
DEBORD, DEBORD, JAMES H. and his wife, JANE FROST DEBORD my gg-grandparents. I am looking for the dates that they died and where they might be buried in Hawkins County. Jane died sometime between 1910 and 1920; James died after 1920. On the 1920 US Census for Hawkins County, James was living with his son, Mat J. DeBord; daughter, Eliza Southern; grandson, Earl Southern. Any information on any of these family members would be greatly appreciated.

Kathryn Moore 21 Dec 1997
CATRON, WILLIS, I am searching for info on my g. grandmother who was born in this county around 1870-80. Her father was given as James Catron, her mother was given as Sarah Willis. All information has been lost and she died living two small daughters in Wise County, VA. Any info would be appreciated. Kathryn Kelly Moore [original e-mail was in Evansville, IN, area]

Robert Might 21 Dec 1997
MANIS, BLEDSOE, I am seeking information on Hale Manis and Jane Bledsoe who were married in Hawkins County Tenn.,1833.

Barbara Grider 20 Dec 1997
BOOHER, BOOKER, Researching BOOHERS in east TN, particularly Sullivan and Hawkins counties. Can anyone tell me of the Boohers and Bookers in Hawkins are the same family? I have much Booher information to share if this is your line but am having trouble sorting out the Hawkins Co. Boohers. Any help would be most appreciated.

James Goodman 20 Dec 1997
GOODMAN, I am looking for information on my ggrandfather William Kenas GOODMAN. He was born in Hawkins Co. abt 1835, but later moved to Floyd Co. Ky. He married Mary E. WALLEN (born in Hancock Co.). I am trying to find out who William K’s parents were. Thank you for any information that you might have. James Goodman Jr.

Barbara Kesterson 18 Dec 1997
LAMB, JORDAN, SMITH, I am searching for information on my great-grandfather, William Floyd Jordan,born 1868 in Virginia and was living in Hawkins County in 1941. He was shot and killed in 1941. He had a daughter,Clora Martha Jordan born 1896 in Hawkins County and died in 1951 and she married William Aaron Lamb born 1888 and died 1983. William and Martha got married between 1911 and 1914. William Floyd Jordan was the son of Jacob Jordan and Martha A. Smith. Family members have told me Martha A. Smith was Native American Cherokee Indian. I need help on all these families. If any one has any information on these families, I would appreciate any information.

Marsha 18 Dec 1997
BALL, CRAVINS, I am searching for information on Thomas BALL and his wife Dorothy C. CRAVINS. Their son was John L. BALL, born June 12, 1825.

William C. Johnson 18 Dec 1997
GILLENWATER, WILLIFORD, GILLENWATER, JOHN W. born November 1855 parents unknown died 1942 Paris, Texas.WILLIFORD, TILLETH ELISABETH born unknown spouse above died 1918 Gainesville, Texas. Married J.W. Gillenwater 1900 Gainesville, Texas. I believe both were born in Hawkins County.

Mary Ella Parrott 18 Dec 1997
MELINDA, I am searching for Melvin MELINDA around 1860-1900, who was in Hawkins County on a “riverbottom” farm on the Holston River raising racehorses. He also owned and operated the Melinda’s Ferry which the Melinda Ferry Bridge replaced finally. Thanks. Mary Ella Jones PARROTT

Jenny 18 Dec 1997
SHANKS, Henry b. 8/8/1820 d. 3/31/1871 and married Jane Lawson. His father, Christian Shanks, and grandfather, Michael Shanks, were from VA but both died in Hawkins County.

Jenny 18 Dec 1997
CANNON, Joseph b. abt 4/1819 d. 12/7/1895 married Margaret Ann (Peggy) Jones 9/24/1840. They had one child Julia Elizabeth Cannon b. 10/18/1857 in Greene TN. Joseph ? Cannon is the half brother of Joseph Gurney Cannon who was Speaker of the House, a rep from IL. I believe their father’s name was James who married a Margaret Cullen.

BSTEPH 17 Dec 1997
PHILLIPS, WHITELEY, JONES, EPPES, ERWIN, Seeking any information/leads re: Gabriel PHILLIPS b.ca 1810 & wife Susan maiden name unk. Their children : Issac H, Lucy Jane, John C, Jemimia A, Hampton T, ThosB, Margaret E. I believe Gabriel had brother Johnathan PHILLIPS (who preached a bit) the above all came from Hawkins Co. & went to TX 1850’s. Would appreciate any help & happy to share info. Thanks Other TN surnames: WHITELEY JONES EPPES ERWIN

Doug Powers 16 Dec 1997
PATTERSON, MESSER, CHRISTAIN, Looking for information re: the PATTERSON family of Hawkins County, TN. My gggg grandparents were Alexander and Elizabeth “Betsy” CHRISTIAN PATTERSON. They were b. in the 1780’s, Betsy in VA and Alexander in North Carolina. They had children Lewis Christian PATTERSON, b. abt 1802 in TN, James, and George W. (my ggg grandfather), b. abt 1818 in Hawkins County, TN. George married Elizabeth (possibly MESSER) abt 1835. They had three sons-Alexander (my gg grandfather), b. 1835/36, James, b. abt 1840, and George W., Jr., b. abt 1842. Alexander married Louisa CHRISTIAN, a cousin, in Rogersville, TN before 1860. By 1860, Alexander and his brothers were living in Stoddard County, MO. George W., Jr. was living in the household of William MESSER, possibly an uncle or cousin who had gone to Stoddard County, MO, as well. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My snail mail address is:
Doug Powers 270 Apple Tree Ct., Apt. C Columbia, MO 65203

Bill Rogers 16 Dec 1997
Rogers, Hi, my ROGERS line begins with Chesley ROGERS born abt 1820 in Grainger Co. I suspect that his parents were in that area when it was still Hawkins Co and possibly when it was still Sullivan Co. In the 1880 census he lists his mother born TN and his father born Penn. Can anyone help me find my ROGERS line? Thanks a bunch, Bill Rogers

DGShel 16 Dec 1997
HAYNES, AMIS, Lucy Ann Hanes was the second wife of Thomas Jefferson AMIS (~1744-1797). She was born ~1761 and married in 1787. Was this her second marriage too (she would’ve been 26- old for a first marriage)? Was Haynes her maiden name or a widowed name? (since the given name of her son with Thomas Jefferson AMIS was Haynes, I would suspect the former). Who were her parents? When did she die?

Diana Arney 14 Dec 1997
MARCUM, LINKOUS, I am searching for any information on Luther MARCUM. He was born in Hancock Co., TN in Jan 1860 to Squire and Martha MARCUM / MARCOM. He married Louisa LINKOUS Jan 17, 1882 in Hawkins Co. I believe he resided in Hawkins Co at least from 1882 to 1887. Luther and Louisa had the following children: William, Mollie b. Feb 25 1884, Mack David b. may 3 1887 and Hessie b. Aug 21 1890. All but Hessie were born in Hawkins Co. Hessie was born in Lee Co., VA so they would have left Hawkins Co. by that time. Any info appreciated.

Cil & Randy Frazier 13 Dec 1997
CARR, CAMP, CURTIS, FRAZIER, , Enoch Mobley FRAZIER b. 1856 Scott Co Virginia came to Hawkins Co abt 1875.Married Margret Jackson CAMP. Had son William Camp FRAZIER b.1885 d. 1973 m. Margret Alice CARR 1911. Her parents William J CARR and Margret CURTIS. William J CARR may have been murdered. Need info on Wm J’s parents like wise CAMP & CURTIS

Mark Saylor 12 Dec 1997
RUSH, I am seeking any information on the Rush families that resided in the Hawkins/Grainger co. area between 1829 and 1840.Primarily, who were the husbands of Katherine,Elizabeth,Nancy,and Polly and who were their children.

Kevin Curry 11 Dec 1997
CURRY, Samuel.– I in a will dated 22 Feb. 1812 in Hawkins Co., TN, Samuel refers to his wife, Mary. There’s a big battle raging on the CURRY Surname list as to who this TN Samuel belongs to. Some claim that this “Mary” is actually Polly SEAWRIGHT. Three CURRY’s married three SEAWRIGHTS according to Chalkley’s Scotch Irish Chronicles of Augusta Co. VA. I need death records, and/or documentation on Samuel and further information that would prove this “Mary’s” surname. Apparently, this Samuel comes from Augusta Co. VA. However, I have a Samuel that dies in Augusta Co. in 1808. How will we know who is who? The battle rages on. Any help would be appreciated.

K. Poole 11 Dec 1997
WYATT, BROWN, I am searching for WILLIAM WYATT b. 1814 in Lee County, VA. Went to Hawkins County, TN and married MARY BROWN in 1838 or 1839. MARY BROWN was born 1815 in Hawkins County. They had six children, all born in Hawkins County: IREDELL C. (03 August 1840), SARAH/SARRY (1842), THOMAS (1844), WILLIAM P. (1848), NANCY (1855), JOHN (1862). There are probably others. They are listed in the 1860 Hawkins County Census, and they migrated to Clay County, KY in 1862. Any information would be appreciated. I can provide lots of Wyatt information from Clay County to date.

Kevin Curry 10 Dec 1997
CURRY, Samuel. I am looking for a will dated 22 Feb. 1812 in Hawkins Co., TN. Perhaps involving a wife, Polly SEAWRIGHT. I need death records, and/or documentation on Samuel. Apparently, this Samuel comes from Augusta Co. VA. However, I have that Samuel dies in Augusta Co. in 1808. There’s a big battle raging on the CURRY Surname list as to who this TN Samuel belongs to. Any help would be appreciated.

Steve Hollen 10 Dec 1997
HOLLAND,BOWLING / BOLLING, I am looking for information on my GG Grandfather, John HOLLAND and his second wife, Margaret BOLLING. They had several children while living in Hawkins Co., including my G Grandfather, Anderson (Anse) Holland. They left Hawkins Co. about 1845 and moved to Clay Co. KY. John was from VA and Margaret was from TN. I do not have any info about their parents, or siblings, although it has been suggested that Margaret’s parents were Levi BOLLING and Mary (Polly) Asher. Also would appreciate hearing from any others about other HOLLAND’s in Hawkins Co.

Richard Patterson 9 Dec 1997
NELSON, COCKE, COX, SMILEY, HELTON, WINEGAR, BARKER, GIBSON, KLEPPER, I am researching the family of David Nelson and Jemima Cocke/Cox Nelson who were listed on the 1850 Census of Hawkins County, TN. David Nelson, Sr. 1790 – abt 1856; Jemima Cocke/Cox Nelson 1792 – Aft 1850; Margaret Nelson 1820 – Bef 1853 m. Jacob Smiley and possibly Jonathan Helton; Odem C. Nelson 1827 – ? m. Mary Winegar and Mary Barker; Marinda Nelson 1830 – Abt 1886 m. Unknown Gibson and Alexander M. Helton; David Nelson, Jr. 1833 – ?; Martha Nelson 1833 – ?; Enoch Cox Nelson 1835 – 1893 m. Elizabeth Klepper 1835 – 1919. ANY information will be appreciated. Will share information.

Winona Brown Turner 9 Dec 1997
BREWER, COPE, Nancy Brewer b: 5-13 -1821 in Hawkins Co. Tn. and d: 7-14-1886 in White Co Tn. Nancy married Wiley B. Cope in 1-5-1836 in Hawkins Co Tn. Can anyone help with the parents of Nancy? TYN we have lot of info to share from Nancy and Wiley to present.

Carol Williams 07 Dec 1997
BATES, DUNN, TEAS, REYNOLDS, MCREYNOLDS, PIPER, ARMSTRONG, GRAY, I am searching for information on two Revolutionary War soldiers, Lorenzo D. BATES and William DUNN. Also need help on Charles TEAS and his son George W. TEAS whom I believe were in the Hawkins Co. area abt. 1806. George Teas died in Schuyler Co., IL 1830. His son, Joseph Bartlett TEAS helped school Michael Dunn, son of James Dunn who died in Madison Co., IL in 1818. Was James Dunn living in TN before going to IL? Is he the son of William Dunn? Also searching REYNOLDS/McREYNOLDS, PIPER, ARMSTRONG, and GRAY. Any help appreciated. Carol Williams

Doug & Pam Jenkins7 Dec 1997
LAWSON, BANKS, Burrell LAWSON b. ca. 1772 first appears in Stokes County, NC tax lists in 1795. He and family remove to Hawkins County, TN about 1820. He lived on Richardson Creek on the north side of Clinch Mnt. Possible sons include John LAWSON, Hennis LAWSON, Martin LAWSON and Banks LAWSON. A proven son, James LAWSON, moved to Marshall Co., KY in 1850’s. If any of these names look familiar, please get in touch with me. [original e-mail address in upper East TN area.]

Doug Lusher 7 Dec 1997
STUBBLEFIELD, KIRKHAM , I am looking for the ancesters of my great-great grandfather William Kirham STUBBLEFIELD b. 1825 in Grainger Co., probably the son of George Stubblefield and Elizabeth KIRKHAM, m. 1822. I need to know who was the father of George STUBBLEFIELD and what relationship he has to the other STUBBLEFIELDs in the area. Many STUBBLEFIELDS settled in Hawkins Co. who descended from George STUBBLEFIELD, b. 1675 in Gloucester, VA.. Robert Loxley STUBBLEFIELD, b 1751, received a land grant in Hawkins Co. for service during the Revolutionary War. had many children who remained in Hawkins Co.

Harold W. Higgins 08 Dec. 1997
WOODS, GAMMONS, Searching for info on my g-g-g-grandparents, Montgomery and Martha WOODS. Lived in District #10, Hawkins Co., from 1830’s to 1870’s. Martha’s former name is not known to me. On the 1850 Federal census they were living with their children: Susan, age 12, (my g-g-grandmother); Sarah, age 10; George, age 8; Martha, age 4; and Kitturah, age 2. Susan married Isaiah GAMMONS in 1862, and after his death, moved to Arkansas. Any info on any of these people will be greatly appreciated especially Martha WOODS former name. Harold Wayne Higgins.