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GRAY
Looking for any information on Ida Virginia Gray. She was born somewhere around Lawrence County or surrounding counties 4/1/1848 and died 11/1918 at one of her son’s, Ernest Newton. She married a William Isaac Newton, his father believed to be from the New York area. Ida is a possible cousin to Sarah Lucinda Gray, she married James C. Lemay.
Lisa Williamson
ketzi [at] electro-net [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 30 21:08:01 EDT 1999

WISE, JAMES
Looking for info about James Wise, born VA abt. 1785. on census of 1812 of Lawrence Co. prepared by D. Crockett. worked on Waterloo Rd. (Court record). moved to Lincoln Co.(Mulberry Creek) 1830. died Lincoln Co., 1848. children David, Matthew Levi, Thomas Manual, William Rily, Louisa, Mahala, Elizabeth, Elender, James Wesley.
Dwayne Wise — 1200 S. Montgomery St., Starkville, MS 39759
daw1 [at] ra [dot] msstate [dot] edu
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 17:27:16 EDT 1999

CALLAHAN
Seeking information on a William CALLAHAN and a W. T. CALLAHAN listed in the Lawrence Co. TN census of 1860. Possibly connected to John CALLAHAN who died in Giles Co. cir 1836.
Ben Callahan — 4499 St. Stephen’s Church Rd., Gold Hill, NC 28071
bcalla6711 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 14:58:56 EDT 1999

BRADBURN, HOPKINS
I am researching the BRADBURNS and HOPKINS and would be most interested in hearing from others researching the same. James BRADBURN was born Dec. 28, 1834 and died July 14, 1906.His wife, Lavina HOPKINS BRADBURN was born 26 May, 1834. They are both buried in Summertown. Any help would be appreciated.
Fran Bradburn Henley
franh [at] galesburg [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jun 28 00:42:44 EDT 1999

ARCHER
Searching for information for the ancestors and descendants of James M. Archer born Aug 22, 1833 in Lawrence County, Tn. Please email if you have information. would be most happy to share.
Harvey B. Martin, Jr,
harv_bugs [at] email [dot] msn [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jun 27 20:25:26 EDT 1999

FISHER, DAVIS, DUBOIS
FISHER, DAVIS, DUBOIS: I am interested in finding the ancestors of Thomas FISHER b. abt 1833. He married Mary J. DAVIS Sep.28,1862 in Lawrence Co., TN. They had a daughter, Nancy Isabell FISHER (twin of John Anderson FISHER)b. Sep. 16,1872. Nancy married Andrew Thomas DUBOIS. I will gladly share the information that I have.
Rita Schrimsher — 26555 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35613
Rschri [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jun 27 13:15:04 EDT 1999

BURRIS
Researching William Burris who lived in Lawrence County, TN in the first part of the 1800s. Married to Catherine Davis (second marriage). Any info? P.S. Married about 1835 or 36.
Leona Milbourn
jdwmilb [at] seark [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jun 26 21:45:50 EDT 1999

HADDOCK
I am looking for information on the HADDOCK line in Tennessee. My great-great-great grandfather James Haddock is buried in Wayne Co. TN. I am also seeking any information on Herbert Calvin Haddock who died in 1968 and is buried in Lawrenceburg, TN. Any help on this will be greatly appreciated.
Robert L. Haddock
rhaddock [at] n-link [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 23 14:13:42 EDT 1999

BRESHEAR
My name is Jerry L. Jordan and I live in San Marcos, Texas. I am searching for my GGG Grandmother SARAH MALISSA BRESHEARS. She was born in Lawrence Co. on March 9, 1836. She was married to my GGG Grandfather WILLIAM NEWTON JORDAN on January 17, 1856. They moved to I believe Dallas County, Missouri, as that is where I lose them in 1850 census and only recently found out that she was born in Middle Tennessee. I would appreciate any information on her and her family. Iam willing to share any information I have on her decendents after 1840. Thank you very much. Please feel free to email me.
Jerry Jordan
badge417 [at] thrifty [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jun 22 21:57:22 EDT 1999

GALLOWAY, BURNS, CHURCHWELL, VOORHEIS, RASPBERRY
JOHN A.GALLOWAY, W.J.C.(COOLEY)BURNS and his wife Sarah J. DICKEY, LUTHER ALVIS CHURCHWELL AND BILL RASPBERRY , his daughter Rebecca/ The Churchwells lived in Topsy, Tenn> All these families went to Texas, John Galloway bor sep 5, 1864. Any information about these families & parents will be apreciated. Minnie Ethel Galloway grew up in Topsy in a house with a dog run which may still be there. Thanks
Arveta Ray
donray [at] onramp [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jun 21 19:16:28 EDT 1999

WILLIS
Any information anyone has on the WILLIS’s of Lawrence Co. would be greatly appreciated. Looking for information on William Rufus WILLIS born Iron City, TN on May 18, 1862. First wife: K. HOVATER. Second wife: Evelyn Lou Hovater, sister of K. Hovater. Third wife: Jeanne Modina Flake. Known bros/sisters to William Rufus WILLIS are: 1. Preston Willis 2. Wesley Willis 3. Molly Willis 4. Josie Willis 5. Shaunnes (sp?) Willis. I have been led to beleive there were 11 brothers & sister’s. I have no, but am looking for, information as to the parent’s of William Rufus Willis or any information, regardless of how small. This is a new search which I have just begun and any help would be appreciated greatly.
Chuck Landers — PO Box 267, Addison, AL 35540-0267
clanders [at] airnet [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jun 20 18:53:54 EDT 1999

SCHERSCHLIGT, HEUFT
Searching for record of Nicholas Scherschligt b. circa 1864 married Margaret Heuft Feb. 24, 1873 in LAWRENCE CO., TN. Parents, country of origin? One child Hubbert b. TN, Jan. 1875.
Joan Bray — 3497 L Ave, Adel, IA 50003
dbray43217 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 19 17:40:05 EDT 1999

RUTLEDGE
Benjamin F. RUTLEDGE (ca 1795 NC – 18..) m. Elizabeth (ca 1805 SC – 18..). Ch: Malvina (ca 1832 TN), Lindley M. (ca 1834 TN), Mary? (ca 1835 TN), Amanda E. (ca 1836 TN), Minerva A. (ca 1837 TN), Julia A. F. (ca 1840 TN), Martha J. (ca 1844 TN), Angeline (ca 1846 TN), and Molina A. (f) (ca 1849 TN). They are found in Lewis Co 1850 census, p. 405, and 1870 p. 116, and Lawrence Co 1860 census, p. 422. .There were probably more ch before those listed, Eliza (ca 1825 TN) who m. …. LYONS, with g-ch Amanda (ca 1853 TN) and Delia (ca 1855 TN).Angeline and Molina may be the same person. .Did Lindley m. Lydde RIDER on 3 Aug 1856 in Lawrence Co, or Margaret A. AULDRIDGE on 26 Apr 1859 in Marshall Co TN? .Did Malvina m. James M. WILSON on 20 Sep 1853 in Lewis Co? .What was Benjamin’s full name, the names of his parents, and the names of his siblings? .What was Elizabeth’s full name, and the names of her parents? .Will exchange info. Thanks in advance.
Darryl Gardner — 532 Big Springs Rd, Rogersville, TN 37857
cgardner [at] mail [dot] state [dot] tn [dot] us
Submitted on Thu Jun 17 22:03:58 EDT 1999

CHRISTIAN, BLASSENGAME
Searching for information on the family of Isom CHRISTIAN and Lucinda BLASSENGAME. Isom was born in about 1817 in Lawrence County according to my information. Lucinda was born in about 1822 in TN. They married in Lawrence County in 1840. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Helen Fite Fertic
Rebsma [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 17 11:32:02 EDT 1999

MIDDLE DISTRICT 1840 CENSUS
Would appreciate information as to what area listed as Middle District TN in 1840 census would be emcompassed in present day Lawrence, Lewis or Maury Counties? Am attempting to locate area my great grandparents might have been in at that time as they were listed in Middle District in 1840 census. They were married in June 1835 in Maury County and were shown in 1850 census in Lewis County so it is presumed they would have been in the general area of Maury-Lawrence borders in 1840.
J. A. Selph, Jr. — 1456 Idlewild Lane, Homewood, IL 60430
SelphJr [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jun 15 09:16:52 EDT 1999

STEADMAN, ROBBINS
I am looking for information about a man by the last name of Steadman and a woman by the name of Emma Steadman that lived in Leoma. They may have lived there in the early 1900s.
Julie Wolfe — 415 skyland drive , Blowing Rock, NC 28605
jw26495 [at] appstate [dot] edu
Submitted on Tue Jun 15 18:59:52 EDT 1999

LEGG, CARLYLE
David LEGG(1814 Tenn) m (1845 Texas) Mary CARLYLE (1828 Va – 1882 Tenn). They were in Lawrence Co, Tenn in 1870. Their children were: William (1846), Eliza (1848), Joel (1854), Theodolia (1857), Celeste (1857), Va (1860), Rufus (1861), Cleopatria (1865), and Emily (1868). Is anyone researching this family? Would be glad to exchange information.
Gayla Wynn
gayla5 [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 12 22:11:56 EDT 1999

ADKINSON, ATKINSON, WILBER, PRINCE
Looking for information on John ADKINSON and Frances Elizabeth WILBER, parents of William Nathaniel (Annuel) ATKINSON. William N. was b. ca. 1771 in Giles Co. He and his son William B. are in Lawrence Co. for the 1830 census. William B. was b. ca. 1798 in Wayne Co. His mother was Elizabeth PRINCE.
Mark Atkinson
markka [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 10 21:52:10 EDT 1999

BRUTON, WOODARD
>From Lawrenceburg. If you have any information on these families, I’d love to share what little I have-
Maureen Keillor
fayetteprinting [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 9 15:17:36 EDT 1999

KENDRICK – PRICE
Looking for information on Obediah KENDRICK and family. Information I have he married Sarah PRICE? Please reply to my e-mail address. XLPN [at] aol [dot] com. Thanks for any help.
Rita Holtz
XLPN [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jun 8 23:22:54 EDT 1999

FRAZIER
Father: Norman Glyn Frazier; Grandfather: Ivan Glyn Frazier; Mother died and buried in Tennessee 1962, named Nora Mae Frazier. Looking for Great Grandfather and later generations please. Please also check Wayne county, thank you. Sincerly G. Paul Frazier
Glyn Paul Frazier
shaul7 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jun 6 21:41:52 EDT 1999

BRADLEY, INGRAM
Looking for parents of Richard James BRADLEY (b.ca.1823) and Nancy INGRAM (b.ca.1820) who were married in 1843 in Lawrence Co., Tn. They are found in the 1850 and 1860 Lawrence Co. Census, and then they moved to Pulaski in Giles Co., Tn. One of their sons — William Beasley BRADLEY, b. 1851 –is my great-grandfather. Any help appreciated!
Diane Bohannon
debohannon [at] icx [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jun 6 16:40:07 EDT 1999

KLEASNER
I am searching for information about James KLEASNER, my grandfather. I believe he died around 1943 or 1944. I am told that he lived in Saint Joseph.
Suzy
suzysunshine525 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 5 21:33:08 EDT 1999

MOBLEY
MOBLEY, William J. (b. August 1823 in Lawrence County, TN and d. Dec. 1913 in Montague County, TX). Married Alvina Eveline Hunt on Aug. 16, 1843 in Lawrence County, TN.
Neil Smith — P.O. Box 1688, Porterville, CA 93258
nsmith2 [at] lightspeed [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jun 3 18:44:21 EDT 1999

CERAT/SURRATT, BRASHEARS/BESHIERS
Looking for any information on gggGrandparents George CERAT who married Lucinda BRASHEARS 1828 in Lawrence Co. Tn, bondsman Berry BRASHEARS. They are in Old Tishomingo Co., Ms. by 1840 living by Berry BESHIERS. George’s surname is spelled RATT in 1840, SERRETT in 1845, SURATT in 1850 and and when his daughter married in McNairy County in 1869 the name was spelled SURRATT and that spelling stuck. Who were the parents of George who was born abt. 1801 in NC?
Nell Lowe — 54 Lowe Rd., Laurel, MS 39443
geneal [at] laurel [dot] lib [dot] ms [dot] us
Submitted on Wed Jun 2 16:37:03 EDT 1999

HAMILTON
Searching for the name of the minister who married Davy Crockett and his first wife. I have been told by family members it was a minister with the last name of Hamilton. Anyone with this information please contact me. Also any info on any Hamilton family living in Lawrence County in 1812-1836.
Wanda Rogers
brogers [at] watervalley [dot] net
Submitted on Mon May 31 00:26:26 EDT 1999

WILLIAMS
I have been able to trace JESSEE WILLIAMS and his wife MARY FORTNER back to SC and then GA before settling in TN about 1865. One of their children was Tennessee Mary Anthony. Does anyone have any information about Jessee and Mary? Thanks for any help.
Bonnie
BleeWM [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 29 22:12:59 EDT 1999

BREWER
I am trying to locate information on a R. F. BREWER living in Lawrence County in 1880. His wife is listed as Sarah. They had 2 son’s Henry listed as being 14 and M.F. 13. Their were two daughters Ada 11, and Margaret as 9. I have been searching for my g-g-grandfather Millard Frances BREWER born 1829 in TN. Could this possible be him? If you have any information on this family, please contact me. Thank you Dana.
Dana Brewer Speck — 5333 Albemarle, Memphis, TN 38135
dspeck [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat May 29 20:58:39 EDT 1999

MOBLEY, HUNT, FOSTER, WINTERS, JOHANSON, KILBURN, ELLIS, MOODY, KILMER, BARRETT
MOBLEY, William J. (b. Aug. 1823 in Lawrence Co., TN and d. Dec. 1913 in Montague County, TX) married Alvina Eveline HUNT on Aug. 16, 1843 in Lawrence Co., TN.
Neil Smith — P.O. Box 1688, Porterville , CA 93258
nsmith2 [at] lightspeed [dot] net
Submitted on Thu May 27 20:04:35 EDT 1999

BATTS , GIBSON
interested in finding information onthe following : JOHN HENRY and ARTIE KATE BATTS and CARL , SR. and VIRGINIA L. GIBSON. need any information that may be available. thanks in advance .
BETTY HOPPER
LUKADO [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu May 27 18:15:15 EDT 1999

MONTGOMERY’S IN COUNTY 1790-1850
Looking for any connections of the MONTGOMERY family in Lawrence County, TN during the 1790-1850 years. Specific names are Thomas, John, Peter, Elizabeth. Have not been able to find much information on this family..
David J. Montgomery
montgy [at] telepath [dot] com
Submitted on Wed May 26 05:07:53 EDT 1999

REA
I am searching for my great grandfathers family. His name was Columbus Lytle Rea,d.o.b.11-10-1859 somewhere near Columbia. Any info would be appreciated.
Paula Cunningham
prc_55 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon May 24 21:32:45 EDT 1999

R.H. MCLAREN FAMILY
Second query, my first query has E-mail address as BArmst22539 [at] aol [dot] com. It should be BArmst2539 [at] aol [dot] com. I am sorry for the mistake: I am looking for information for my GG Grandfather R.H. McLaren (B) 1804, Married Anne Pearce, (B) 1822. They were married 05-27-1837. Children John Spencer (B) 1844, Anne E. (B) 1847, Margaret P. (B) 1849, Laura E. (B) 1855. John Spencer married Virginia Alice Caperton, (B) 1847, their son, Robert Ruben McLaren is my Grandfather. I have found information that GG Grandfather was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and later was a trustee of the Presbyterian Church at Mt.Nebo, build in 1857. A will was also left by a Reuben McLaren, whom I believe to be my GG Grandfather. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Bobbie Armstrong BArmst2539 [at] aol [dot] com
Bobbie Armstrong
BArmst2539 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 22 15:30:22 EDT 1999

BOWDEN
Searching for family of William Sebastian Bowden and Didama Elizabeth Nowlin.
Sue Seibert
pituso [at] mesh [dot] net
Submitted on Sat May 22 01:53:41 EDT 1999

RATLIFF
Searching for information about my g-g-grandparents, Elam RATLIFF and unknown wife. I understand that they are buried at Pleasant Gardens cemetery in Lawrence County. I descend from their son, Zachaeus RATLIFF. Elam RATLIFF was born Elam RATCLIFF, son of Moses RATCLIFF, on 7/3/1778 in NC. He met and married his wife in western NC and had his children there. Names of children are: Malinda, Barbary, Zachaeus, Aaron, Obediah, Mordica, Catherine, and Irena. Both Malinda and Barbary married Samuel HOWARD in Lawrence Co. Aaron married Patience ASHMORE there. Obediah married Susanna KENDRICK there. Catherine married twice in Lincoln Co. Irena married W. JOHNSON in 1850 in Massack Co., IL. The others went to Arkansas.
Jeanne Ratliff Barfield
jrbatjacks [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri May 21 22:52:15 EDT 1999

LOCKE, RAY
Seeking information on the parents of Clarence Edgar Locke, born 1878, died 1963. Also on his wife, Florence (Ray) Locke born 1891 and died in 1949. Both individuals were from Ethridge, Tenn. He was the postmaster of the post office in Ethridge. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated.
Eugene Locke
mrpeevee [at] gateway [dot] net
Submitted on Wed May 19 19:12:28 EDT 1999

LANCASTER, PRATER, JACKSON
My Great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Prater Jackson Medley had a sister born ca. 1828 who married either a Mr. Sangster or a Mr. Lancaster. (Many people pronounce the name Lancaster like Lankster.) In the 1850 census for Lawrence Co., Tn. I find George Lancaster, age 40, born in Ga., wife Emeline, age 22, state of birth: Unk. and a dau. Martha A., age 4. Can anyone tell me anything about this family? Thanks
Betty G. McCollum
betmac [at] centuryinter [dot] net
Submitted on Mon May 17 18:48:39 EDT 1999

JOHNSON, LONG, SANDY, WILLIAMS
My direct Line: Joseph SANDY, b. ca 1804, m. #1. Sarah LONG > Andrew Jackson Monroe SANDY, b. ca 1842 TN, m. #1. Matilda WILLIAMS > James Lenoard SANDY, b. 1975, m. Myrtle L. JOHNSON > James Woodrow SANDY, b. 1921 TN, m. Juanice HARVELL > Me, b. 1942 AL Possible that Joseph’s parents were Thomas SANDY and Margaret WILLIAMS SANDY
“Sandy” Cooper
mb2jsc [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 15 21:43:28 EDT 1999

ARCHER
Seeking ancestors of James M. Archer born Apr 22, 1833 Lawrence Co Tn and died May 19, 1871 Lamar Co, Tx
Harvey B. Martine, Jr — 2914 Hollandale Lane, Dallas, TX 75234
harv_bugs [at] msn [dot] net
Submitted on Wed May 12 14:16:11 EDT 1999

ARCHER
Seeking ancester/descendants of ARCHER bor 1805 Lawrence County Could be George William or George or William
Harvey B. Martin, Jr — 2914 Hollandale Lane, Dallas, TX 75234
harv-bugs [at] msn [dot] net
Submitted on Wed May 12 11:08:59 EDT 1999

SERRETT
looking for info on david serrett father of everette,father of charles who is my father. david was minister of flatrock church untill his death in 30’s everette was b.1900 charles b.1924 i was b.1961. any info will be a blessing
jeff serrett
wgn60 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue May 11 01:38:30 EDT 1999

STINSON
information on Artentious Stinson who served in the civil war and later moved to Nacogdoches, county, Texas.
Willie Joe Stinson — 303 E Shofner Dr, , Longview, TX 75604-3352
kiscuz [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Mon May 10 02:22:48 EDT 1999

O’NEAL
My ggGrandfather’s name O’NEAL. Always thought he was from MS, He was born there according to Pike Co, AR. 1910 Census, but just found out from his granddaugter(my g-Aunt) he was from Iron City, TN. Elias Jeff O’NEAL,his son, was born in AR 1862,so he had moved away from Iron City before 1862.I don’t have a given name or any dates. His wife was also born in MS. Any leads appreciated!
Sharon Hicks
Shoe777 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun May 9 17:29:31 EDT 1999

BEYKE
Would like any information on BEYKE family
Mark L. Beyke — 4224 Sycamore Road, Carterville, IL 62918
mbeyke [at] midwest [dot] net
Submitted on Fri May 7 23:47:55 EDT 1999

FIELDS
Looking for information on the Fields family. I believe that my GGGrandfather, Wiley Fields born 1804 in NC lived as a youn man in Lawrence County before moving into Alabama. Any information on the Fields family would be greatly appreciated. I will be glad to share the info I have on the family which covers 7 generations in Alabama. It will be great to make the Tennessee connection. Look forward to hearing from you all. Thanks. Jim Fields
Jim Fields — 5 Victoria Circle, Maumelle, AR 72113
jdfields [at] aristotle [dot] net
Submitted on Tue May 4 22:51:36 EDT 1999

PARRISH, STEPHENS
I am looking for information on the Parrish and Stephens families. They moved to Lawrence County approx. 1918. Any info would be appreciated. Am willing to share my info.
Susie Stephens King — 6105 Ashfield Place, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
ted4321 [at] gateway [dot] net
Submitted on Mon May 3 07:51:50 EDT 1999

ODOM
Looking for any details for John Odom 1830 census–Lawrence Co. Probably died there.
Betty
MJBA2 [at] AOL [dot] com
Submitted on Sun May 2 19:57:06 EDT 1999

SIMS,COX,HUTCHISON,SHARP
Descendents of Daniel and Sarah Sims. They had nine(9)children. (1)Benjamin married a Martha Cox January 18, 1855. Daughter of William and Mary Cox. (2) Mary A. b. abt 1832 no further inf. (3) Jesse M. b. abt 1834 married Elizabeth C. (last name unk) William b. abt 1836 no further inf. (5) John R. b. abt 1836. Abt. this time the family moved to Lewis Co., Tn. (6) James W. married Mattie M. (last name unk) (7) Zelpha b. abt. 1842 (8) Melinda b. abt. 1847. (9)Bettie E. Sims married Enoch O Sharp March 7, 1863. Son of William Sharp and Agnes Hensley. Daniel is a descendent Anna ? last name unk. His brothers name were Jesse and William Sims. Jesse married a Jemima Hutchison. William married a Elizabeth Hutchison. Which may have been sisters.
Diane Colbert — 15090 Quartz, Odessa, TX 79763
fmcolbert [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Sat May 1 09:42:00 EDT 1999

COCKRELL
Am searching for the COCKRELL family of Lawrence County. This is a new line for me in Tenn. but I much Cockrell information across the nation. Tom Cockerel – List Manager for Cockrell-l
Tom Cockerel
kytrace [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Apr 30 22:03:36 EDT 1999

BRADLEY, RAMSEY
Does anyone have any information on this couple Louisa Jane BRADLEY borin in Lewrence Co in 1848 married a RAMSEY and died in Knox Co TN June 28,1910 She was the daughter of Richard BRADLEY and Nanmcy INGRAM
William H Smith — P.O. Box 521, Louisville, TN 37777
wandgsmith [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 21:28:12 EDT 1999

HUNT
I am searching for descendants or any information about Daniel Hunt who was born in 1847 and died around 1929. He is buried in the Knob Creek Cemetery in Lawrence County. Thanks.
James Hunt
jhunt [at] iswt [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Apr 28 03:22:31 EDT 1999

FOUST, BASSHAM, RAY,ELLIS
I am researching my great grandfather John David FOUST born in Lawrence County b.1861 married Alice A. BASSHAM b.1869. John David FOUST’s father is said to have had to same name and was killed in the Civil War. It is said his mother’s name was Sarah and after the death of her husband she remarried a ELLIS and moved to Missouri. John David FOUST went out on his own at 14 yrs. and settled in Salem, Arkansas near the BASSHAM family who had been family friends in Tennessee.
Loretta Powell
muckamom [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Apr 20 23:20:41 EDT 1999

ATKINS / ADKINS M. ALSMAN/ALTSMAN
Looking for information on Lucinda ATKINS/ADKINS b. 10/31/1828 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. She is supposedly the daughter of L.L. and Elizabeth Atkins from Florence, Alabama. She married John J. ALSMAN/ALTSMAN/ATTSMAN on 3/2/1845 in Pope County, IL. Their children are: (1) Amanda Melvina Alsman b: July 30, 1846 in Massac Co.,IL (2) John Lewis Alsman b: February 08, 1848 in Massac Co.,IL (3) Eliza Elizabeth Alsman b: February 20, 1850 in Pope County, IL (4) David Alsman b: July 29, 1852 in Pope County, IL (5) William Henson Alsman b: January 02, 1856 in Pope County, IL (6) James Dawson Alsman b: January 25, 1858 in Pope County, IL (7) Mary Ginerva Alsman b: February 08, 1860 in Pope County, IL (8) Teresa Belle Alsman b: May 04, 1862 in Pope County, IL (9) Addison Lyle Eugene Ebenezer Alsman b: Feb.28,1864 in Pope Co.,IL. — John J. ALSMAN then remarried.
Donna White
DonnaMW [at] ix [dot] netcom [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Apr 19 23:56:53 EDT 1999

BRADLEY
Looking for any information on William “Bill” Edward Bradley, married to Georgia “Green” Bradley. Some of their children were Viola “Durham” Bradley, Robert Bradley, Douglas “Doug” Bradley, Thomas Buford “Boots” Bradley. William Edward Bradley died in 1929 and was buried in the Sam Smith Cemetary. His wife Georgia died in 1935 and also was buried in the Sam Smith cemetary. They lived on Greenbriar road off of West Point hwy to the south of Lawrenceburg. Would appreciate any and all information available.
Ricky K. Jones
rjones7425 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Apr 19 04:04:26 EDT 1999

GOSNELL, GOSLIN, GAUSNELL
Joseph GOSNELL/GOSLIN/GAUSNELL born 1769 in Va. married Sally WILKINSON moved to Ky, In Lawrence Co, Tn. 1820 census. His children: Binjamin, Susannah, Peter, James, Joseph, Walton. Any information on any GOSNELL/GOSLIN/GAUSNELL in Tenn.
Harold Gosnell
gosnell [at] worldnetla [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 16:23:41 EDT 1999

ANDERSON, MCCORKLE
Searching for ANDERSON, Archibald M, and Archibald MCCORKLE in Lawrence County about1816-1825.
James Anderson
james [at] etinternet [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Apr 16 05:08:48 EDT 1999

LEONARD
Seeking information on Charles LEONARD, who was living in Lawrence County in 1840 and perhaps earlier. By 1850 he and his wife, Mary, and their children, Samuel, William, and Jane, had moved to Marshall County, MS. Any information on this family or other Leonards living in Lawrence Co. in the 1830-1850 time frame much appreciated.
Tim Harrison
F117Ajag [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Apr 14 10:24:50 EDT 1999

TENNYSON, JERNIGAN, MCALPIN, MITCHELL, MALONE, BRANNON, MILFORD, TALLEY, MATLOCK
If you are kin to any TENNYSON family please visit my board at http://www.InsideTheWeb.com/mbs.cgi/mb420132
H. Tennyson
hiten [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Apr 13 13:00:25 EDT 1999

R.H. MCLAREN FAMILY
GG Grandad, R.H.McLaren (B) 1804, Married, Anne Pearce, (B) 1822, They were married around 5-27-1837, Children: John Spencer (B) 1844, Anne E, (B) 1847, Margaret P (B) 1849, Laura E (B) 1855, John Spencer married Virginia Alice Caperton, (B) 1847, their son, Robert Ruben McLaren is my Grandfather. I have found information that GG Grandad was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and later was a trustee of the Presbyterian Church at Mt.Nebo, built in 1857. A will was also left by a Reuben McLaren, whom I believe to be my GG Grandad. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
Bobbie Armstrong
BArmst22539 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Apr 12 02:37:49 EDT 1999

WATTS, ROSS
Looking for land or marriage records for Jacob Watts m Emily ? about 1822. Emily was full blood Cherokee, whose parents had been killed. She was supposedly adopted by one of the Ross families, so the name in the marriage record might be Ross. Jacob was 1/2 Cherokee.
Tom Fritts
tvften [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Apr 10 15:53:14 EDT 1999

DAVIS
DAVIS, Nancy Elizabeth appears on 1860 Lawerence co. census with sons William J. and John F.. Who was Mr. Davis? May have come to TN from PA. <;BR>G. Stoltenberg — 16 East Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310
wstolten [at] zianet [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Apr 9 21:30:23 EDT 1999

MCCOY
Requesting any information on Fleming McCOY, born ca 1791,VA died 1841 in Tishomingo Co. MS. Living in Lawrence Co. TN in 1834, possibly as early as 1820. Wife, Mesa, children, Samuel,Calloway, Rachel, Thursey, Elizabeth, Lewis, Allin, Catherine, James Lobb, and two other daughters. Some of children believed born in Lawrence Co. Any contact will be welcome.
Jo Wilson — 104 Country Lane, Canton, MS 39046
JodyWils [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Apr 7 11:18:10 EDT 1999

SPENCER, BROOKS
I have started researching my line of SPENCER and it has brought me to the state of TN. I have found on the 1850 census of Lawrence Cnty family #201 that consisted of: Thomas SPENCER 64 M farmer NC, Elizabeth 50 KY, Amasa 23 TN, Elizabeth 19 TN, William 17, Thomas 15, Henry 13. Thomas’ wife is beleived to be Elizabeth Brooks, married 1813 in KY. I am trying to confirm that Thomas’ daughter Elizabeth is the person that married my gggg grandfather Jonathan L Howell, 7/28/1853 in Lawrence County TN. Would like to know if my Elizabeth belongs with this group of Spencers.
Kelly Wimberly — 44501 River Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801
twisteda [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Apr 6 20:24:02 EDT 1999

KENDRICK, MORRIS
Seeking information about KENDRICK family in Lawrence county, TN between 1800 and mid 1850’s. Would appreciate information about the marriage of Isaac Martin Kendrick b. circa 1807 in Lawrence County (to Austin Kendrick and Mary (nee) Wiley) and Anna Morris b. circa 1840 in NC or SC (parents unknown). Also would appreciate information about children of Isaac Martin Kendrick and of Austin and Mary Kendrick. A marriage record on Austin and Mary would be appreciated also. Any or all information on Kendricks in the area would be appreciated.
Caryl Vehring — 7129 NW Winter Ave., Kansas City, MO 64152
vehring [at] att [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Apr 6 15:22:20 EDT 1999

HENRY MILLER,
Henry Miller was born around 1830 in Lawrence County. He may have had a sister who married a Waggoner.
Duane Ivan Miller
dmill [at] ra [dot] msstate [dot] edu
Submitted on Mon Apr 5 16:55:16 EDT 1999

EDWARDS, VICK, REDDELL
looking for info on my gggrandfathers..benjamin j. VICK, b. abt.1826..married to delilah REDDELL in 1846 in lawrence co.tn. theylived in giles co. also. …jessie john w. EDWARDS was born abt. 1824in tn. i don’t know the town. his wife was martha c ? i can’t findout who benjamin or jessie’s parents were..has anyone seen thesenames? thank you
deborah todd
debkt [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Apr 5 08:56:36 EDT 1999

BAILEY,POTEET,COMPTON
Looking for information on William BAILEY and Laura Hyatt POTEET. William BAILEY married Laura POTEET on February 2, 1862 in Lawerence County. They had 3 children. This was a second marriage for William BAILEY as he was prevously married to Quintila COMPTON and they had 8 children. Quintial died about 1850 in Giles County. Looking for any information on William BAILEY, Laura POTEET and their children. Will be glad to share all info that I have.
Elaine Walton Lewis — 1605 Orval, Conroe, TX 77301
lme [at] flash [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Apr 4 11:57:44 EDT 1999

BAKER,JOHNSON,RICE,WADDLE
Edmon/Edmund/Edward BAKER b c1806/7 Tenn s/o Edmund BAKER b 10/10/1776 South Carolina + m1? Saley THORN (m 10/1800 Richmond Co North Carolina) m Sarah Ann JOHNSON b 1815 Tenn m c 1835 Edmund is(believed) listed in the 1830 & 1840 Lawrence Co Tenn Census Sister Nelly BAKER b 1806/7 Tenn m Andrew WADDLE b 1805 Tenn. Edmund Snr later m2 an Elizabeth RICE b 1793 Tenn. Family later all moved to Southern Illinois after living in Kentucky c 1810-1815. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED !!! thanks
steve
sspunk [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Apr 4 01:50:59 EST 1999

BRADLEY, DURHAM
Would like to know anything about the parents, grandparents of my grandmother, Viola BRADLEY DURHAM. She was born in the 1890’s as a Bradley and later married Neil or Neal DURHAM. She and my mother never mentioned or left anything showing who their ancestors were. All I know was that the BRADLEY and DURHAM families were both from Lawrence county Tenn.
Ricky K. Jones
rjones7425 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Apr 2 04:40:16 EST 1999

CROWE
Any info in re: to Rufus E. CROWE, born 1875. he married Priscilla Barber and had 6 children, Clovis, Lloyd, Edward, Willard, Ralph and Farris. He lived in Lawrence and Wayne Co., Tn. Need any info pertaining to birth place and parents.
K.D. Crowe
CTK-1 [at] WEBTV [dot] NET
Submitted on Wed Mar 31 22:37:38 EST 1999