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MOSLEY/BEASLEY
We are searching for info about Lafayette Mosley married Mary Ann Beasley. Died in Dekalb Co,, AL. She is Cherokee Indian, we believe. If anyone knows, their parents names or any other info, please let us know.
judy
jwilliams2 [at] tds [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Dec 31 20:52:36 MST 1999

MEYER
I am looking for Information on MEYER family. I am Marketta melton Meyer my husband is Joseph Wayne MEYER. His father is Joseph Sylvester “Pete” MEYER. from Loretto, tn. and his mother was Mary Ruth LINVILLE also from Loretto, Tn. They had 4 children Joseph Wayne MEYER, Marilyn MEYER, Linda MEYER, Elizabeth MEYER. Pete’s father was also a Joseph MEYER and his wife was also a Mary. They had 9 children: Joseph Sylvester MEYER. Jennie MEYER. Liz MEYER. Kate MEYER. Mag MEYER. Frances MEYER. Annie MEYER. Charlie MEYER and John MEYER. Mary Ruth LINVILLE’s parents were James I. LINVILLE and Goldie PHILLIPS. They had 3 children Mary Ruth LINVILLE, Howard LINVILLE, and Thales LINVILLE. If you have any information on this branch of MEYER’S please let me know.
Marketta melton meyer — 620 Audrey Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
jmeyer [at] multipro [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Dec 29 13:42:38 MST 1999

WARREN
WARREN, Hobart Hart born 1897 died 1954 in Appleton, Lawrence County, Tennessee. Occupation Cotton Merchant, Broker and Gin Operator. Need any information available for family records. Will share what I have.
Boyd Warren — 6297 Flamingo Way, Morrow, GA 30260-1609
LWa1040619 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Dec 29 10:32:20 MST 1999

HENSON
Looking for information about Martha HENSON. Possibly the daughter of Nathan Henson and Nancy (?). Martha married my gg-grandfather Andrew Jackson Rector. She was born in 1843. Would like to know anything about Martha, Nathan, Nancy, or Andrew.
Jim Rector
jim_rector [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Dec 29 07:57:00 MST 1999

OAKLEY
I am searching for info on OAKLEY family, specifically Jesse Alexander OAKLEY (1816-1864), who supposedly married Mary Elizabeth Blassingame (Dalton) in Lawrence Co. I have December 21, 1848 date that may be marriage date. His father was William OAKLEY (1784-1822), who died in Maury County. William was married to Elizabeth Gray. One of Jesse Alexander OAKLEY’S children was George Washington OAKLEY (b1855), who was my G-Grandfather. Can you help me?
Gloria D.
bsmithrx [at] ayrix [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Dec 28 14:49:18 MST 1999

LEVI VOSS
LEVI VOSS’S FATHER WAS A JAMES VOSS, I BELIEVE. I BELIEVE THEY LIVED AT HENRYVILLE, TN. DURING THE 1800’S. I WOULD LIKE TO GET AS MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT THEM AS POSSIBLE. LEVI VOSS WAS THE FATHER OF MY GREAT GRANDFATHER ELIHU DAVID VOSS. MY GRANDFATHER WAS WILEY PARKER VOSS. MY DAD WAS EARNEST ALVIN VOSS. THANKS FOR YOU HELP.
JANICE VOSS SEWELL — 985 RED BUD LANE, SHONGALOO, LA 71072
JSEWELL [at] CBT [dot] NET
Submitted on Tue Dec 28 14:22:24 MST 1999

LUMPKINS, CRABTREE, CHAPMAN
Needing information on William Harrison LUMPKINS born about July 1850 in Tennessee. Married Nancy Levincia CRABTREE in TN. Nancy’s father ws Ephrame CRABTREE. William Harrison also had a son with the same name who was born in May 1886 in Arkansas. The Senior William Harrison’s father was Alexander LUMPKINS born about 1828 in TN. Alexander was married to Lucinda Carolina CHAPMAN on 29 March 1849 in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, TN. Lucinda’s father was Shadwick CHAPMAN who died in Lawrence County. Alexander LUMPKINS also had a brother William Harrison. Alexander’s father was Edward A. LUMPKINS born about 1780 in King & Queen Co., Virginia. He had more than one wife. One wife’s name was Elizabeth BARNETT. Any information on these families would be appreciated.
Cheryl Martin — 155 Cypress Drive, Rincon, GA 31326
105714 [dot] 532 [at] compuserve [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Dec 27 08:41:31 MST 1999

SANDY, JOHNSON
SANDY,Joseph b. ca 1804NC, d. 1871 Lawrence Co TN. Joseph’s grandson, James Lenard SANDY, b. March 1875 Lawrence Co TN married Myrtle Lou JOHNSON 14 Oct 1900 in Lawrence Co TN; my paternal grandmother. My grandparents had several children born in Lawrence County TN prior to moving to Alabama–guessing J.L. and Myrtle SANDY moved to AL around 1925??? Happy to exchange/share info. “Sandy” e-mail: mb2jsc [at] aol [dot] com THANKS!
Sandy Cooper
mb2jsc [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Dec 28 03:10:25 MST 1999

WILLIAMS, REEVES
Searching for parents & siblings of Mary WILLIAMS; born 12 July 1830, Lawrence Co., TN; married William M. REEVES, 16 Dec 1850, Lawrence Co.; died 31 Oct 1886, Ellis Co., TX. Their children were born in Maury Co., TN. Children: William REEVES, Laura Alma REEVES (m. I.H. JONES), Isabell America REEVES (m. A.J. BOLT), Ella REEVES(m. L.W. MYERS), Frank L. REEVES (m. Georgiana SPRINKLES), Robert Bruce REEVES (m. Lizzie SARGENT). Thank you!
Julia Mulhollan
julia [at] compuvision [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Dec 26 01:53:55 MST 1999

TERRY,GIBSON
elizabeth susannah gibson b 1850. john c terry b 1848
rodney johnston
rjohns5723 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Dec 25 18:55:50 MST 1999

STEPHENSON
any and all of the family of STEPHENSON
William Albert Stephenson — R.R.2 box 401, Jasonville, IN 47438
S524729 [at] AOL [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 24 10:09:30 MST 1999

MCANALLY
Searching for WILLIAM McANALLY b. abt 1798 in TN. Married Nancy Poe January 21, 1823. They were married in Franklin Co. Ky and migrated to Franklin Co. IN by 1828. See home page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/m/c/a/John-R-Mcanally/index.html Found a William McAnally on the 1820 census for Lawrence Co. TN that could be the William I am researching. Any help would be appreciated.
John McAnally — 206 Forsythe Lane, DeKalb, IL 60115
jpmcanaly1 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 24 00:04:03 MST 1999

THORNTON (THORN,THORNE), CARTER, RINER, AND CRUMLEY
Need information an Alexander Thornton, b. 1833 TN, who married Spicy Carter, b. 1831 TN, and lived in Lawrence and Giles County, TN. Their children were Eli J., Berry Newton, Will Ellik (believe this to be William Alexander), Jim Sam, and Sallie F. (my gg-grandmother). Sallie’s two children were John Edward and George Wesley Thornton. John moved in adulthood to Mt. Pleasant, and George stayed at Thornton family farm in Giles County, Mucklebranch Road off Weakley Creek Road. He married Laura (Maggie) Riner, daughter of Albin Riner and Daisy Crumley. Maggie and George Thornton were my grandparents.
Betty Thornton Jones — 154 Reidsville Rd., Clyo, GA 31303
bluefeth [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Dec 22 21:52:37 MST 1999

BONEE,BONEY,THRAILLKILL.
Im researching the BONEE/THRAIKILL surnames.Both families resided in Hardin,Hardeman,Lawrence and McNairy Co.Between 1880s to present day. Im searching for any info on both.
Dianne Hart
McGeesGirl [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Dec 21 13:06:26 MST 1999

MASSEY, BELL
Looking for ancestral information on Mary F. MASSEY. She was married to William Joseph BELL (b. 10/14/1856) on 2/8/1877 in Maury County, TN. Their children were James Minor BELL (b. 5/12/1878), Sarah “Lizzie” BELL (b. about 1880), and Buford BELL (b. 12/21/1887. They lived in Maury & Lawrence counties. I am the greatgrandson of WJ & Mary Massey Bell. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Tom Reed — 7 Duke Street, New Freedom, PA 17349
treed [at] blazenet [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Dec 20 08:10:49 MST 1999

RICHTER, BUTLER, JAMES
Looking for history on the Richter’s, Butler’s, and James’s. New at this. Any advice would be helpful.
kevin richter — 109 Peyton Drive, Shelbyville, TN 37160
kevin [dot] richter [at] mollindustries [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 17 08:09:32 MST 1999

KEATON
I AM INTERESTED IN INFORMATION ABOUT ARTIE KEATON JULY 4, 1905-MAY 1981
LILLIE FIELDS
LILIPAD [at] WEBTV [dot] NET
Submitted on Sat Dec 11 19:23:22 EST 1999

WHITE, SIMS, SHARP, HENSLEY, WHITESIDE
Reseaching the following Surname WHITE. Would like to have information on the William White listed on the 1820 Census. I’ve found Great Grandfather William and wife Cathrine (KELNTER) WHITE on Census of 1850 in Giles Co., This is probably his father. I also have connections with HENSLEY, SIMS, SHARP, and WHITESIDE which are from Lawrence Co.
Diane(White) Colbert
fmcolbert [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Dec 9 20:42:21 GMT 1999

FLAUGH, STODDARD, LELAND
Louisa STODDARD FLAUGH known to be in Tenn. abt. 1897. She was born in OH or NY.Had daugh.Eva married to Samuel LELAND.Louisa may have remarried after FLAUGH.Looking for Louisa’s death date or descendants of Eva Leland who might help me. I will appreciate any info. leading to Louisa, my gr gr grandmother.
Mary Jane Thomas — 318 Ross Ave., Cambridge Springs, PA 16403-1229
marjan [at] toolcity [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Dec 1 09:07:15 EST 1999

HAMILTONS
If anyone has information on the Hamiltons of Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee please email me.
B Rogers
rogerskwbj [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Nov 29 21:26:48 EST 1999

WALLIS,DAVIS,
WALLIS, Josiah married Mary Polly DAVIS in Lawrence Co Tn. Can proof be found? Who were the parents of Mary DAVIS? This occured circa 1830.
Bill Wallis — 411 Missouri Street, , New Iberia, LA 70563-1901
bwallis [at] aisp [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Nov 28 22:46:10 EST 1999

WOOD, FOUST, BYRD
I am searching for information on a Thomas F. WOOD who was married to Mary C. FOUST on 10-24-1855 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. I believe Thomas to be a brother to my great grandfather William L. WOOD who was born in Tennessee in 1846. Am searching for parents and siblings to William. William and Thomas lived next to each other for many years in Fulton County, AR, were both from Tennessee, and are buried in the same family cemetery. I have traced Thomas back to Lawrence County. There was also an Isaiah M. WOOD who lived nearby whom I believe to be a sibling or possibly cousin. Isaiah was married to a Sarah. William was married to Lucy Manerva BYRD.
WANDA GARNER
stppnwf2 [at] centurytel [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Nov 28 01:17:35 EST 1999

HOWARD, INMAN,LUSTER,GOUGE
I am seeking confirmation of the marriage of James and Letitia HOWARD INMAN in Lawrence county 8 Aug 1826. They had 7 children, the youngest was Andrew Jackson INMAN, a grandfather Of Hugh Inman, born in Missouri. Two of the INMAN sons married girls surnamed GOUGE, another a girl with the surname LUSTER. ANY information appreciated.
Connie Shields Inman — 1300 NE. 84th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64155-2806
CInmanC [at] cs [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Nov 26 18:11:11 EST 1999

REYNOLDS
I am looking for information on William and Martin Reynolds of Lawrence Co. William is listed on the census in 1820 and 1830. Martin is only on the census in 1830. I believe them to be brothers and to have left Lawrence Co. before 1840 and gone to Arkansas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Robert McLain
rmclain [at] amaonline [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 24 23:03:31 EST 1999

GARNER, JOHN CORRECTION 1820 CENSUS
Correction: In my previous posting I mistakenly typed in 1920 for the year of the census and it should be the 1820 census. So, I am researching information on the John Garner family in the 1820 Lawrence Co. census. I am looking for children by the names of Alfred, Andrew, MaryAnn, Anderson and Enser. I would also like to know their mother’s name if this is the right family. Please contact me, any help is greatly appreciated.
Catherine Burke
aeroind [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Nov 23 16:13:47 EST 1999

MCGILL
Searching for the family of WILLIAM PAUL McGILL of Lawrence Co. TN. William married CORINE QUALLS and had a daughter named PAULA DIANE McGILL born 4 OCT.1962. If any information please reply to alexa43 [at] bellsouth [dot] net.
Alexa
alexa43 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Nov 22 23:18:19 EST 1999

MACON
Looking for any information on the Macon family back in the 1800’s that lived in Lawrence County. My earlier query back in August was incorrect – there were no Worthams connected with the Macons as far as I can now tell.
M. A. Thompson
MAT [at] vtc [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Nov 21 01:23:00 EST 1999

OLIVER, DR. JOHN
I am searching for info on my gggrandfather, Dr. John Oliver. He had a brother, Will, who was a lawyer. My great grandmother, Desdamona, was his daughter, born in 1849. Dr. Oliver’s wife and Desdamona’s mother was Emmaline Smith.
Trisha Mangus
mangusfolks [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Nov 15 15:21:29 EST 1999

VOSS
I would like to find when my Great, Great parents died and where they are buried? Ezekiel Voss believe to have died in 1863 and buried in a cemetery in or near Henryville. Cynthia (McWhirter) Voss died ??? probably buried in the same cemetery
Robert Stokes — 5630 Byrams Ford Rd., Kansas City, MO 64129-2637
rwmes [at] sprynet [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Nov 14 13:15:40 EST 1999

DAVIDSON
Looking for George Davidson, wife Emily Ellis who had a son William Memory near Lawrenceburg on 19Oct.1886. Also had a daughter Margaret prior to 1886. George died in 1886 at or near Lawrenceburg.Need death record &/or marriage record.Birth rec. of Wm.Memory if it exists…
M.J. Hanes — Rt.1 Box 288, Ravenna, TX 75476
BMWHanesranch [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Nov 13 14:21:31 EST 1999

WHITE
Seeking information about family of WILLIS (J?) WHITE born 1807 in SC and wife ELIZABETH listed in Lawrence County 1850 census. They had at least eight children and two of the sons appear along with moher Elizabeth in 1880 census of Hopkins County, TX. Sons: WILLIS WASHINGTON born 1839 TN and JAMES p. born TN 1843. Can find no records of either son from 1850 to marriages in TX in 1860s. Other offspring were Matilda (1832), Mary A (1834), Margaret J (1837) George F. (1841) and Morgan (1848). Any information about the family will be appreciated. Thanks. Frank White charter [at] prodigy [dot] net
Frank White
charter [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Nov 13 11:19:44 EST 1999

BARBEE, HIGGS, GARNER
Nancy F. BARBEE married Lewis HIGGS in Lawrence Co. on 7/2/36. Hilary BARBEE signed marriage license. Does anyone have information on this BARBEE family of Lawrence Co.? Sibling might have been Sirena Barbee (Mrs. Job B. Garner) of Lawrence Co., TN. Please contact me if you do.
Dean Morton
gmorton-ins [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Nov 11 22:26:24 EST 1999

TRACY
Looking for TRACY families in Lawrence County as possibly connected to TRACY families of Barren and Allen Counties in Ky. Specifically Michael TRACY and Timothy TRACY. Thanks.
Freddy Brown
freddybrown [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 10 21:45:59 EST 1999

NEWTON – WOODARD’S CAVALRY
I have copies of the Civil War records for W. A. NEWTON and J. H. NEWTON which show that both of the NEWTONS joined Capt. Woodward’s Company, Tennessee Cavalry, on August 25, 1861, and were sent to Camp Trousdale, Tn. The only information I have found on this group, also known as “The Oak Grove Rangers”, states it was divided into “A” and “B” Companies, 1st (Helm’s) Kentucky Cavalry Regiment and was disbanded on June 25, 1862. Does anyone have information on this group, such as what organizations some of the men may have re-enlisted in? Also, were men recruited from Lawrence County? If so, does anyone have records or knowledge of other Lawrence County men joining this cavalry unit?
Peggy Joice Horton
wphor [at] ccape [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Nov 10 21:24:41 EST 1999

PETTUS
Looking for information on PETTUS family in Lawrence Co. My ancestor is A.L. (Adonis Lee) PETTUS.
Sharone Pettus McCann
tmccann [at] eoni [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Nov 9 21:56:40 EST 1999

DAVIS,VESTAL,HELTON
Would like to find others working on Abraham HELTON b. abt. 1775 N. C.;married Rebacca VESTAL, in Surry Co, N C. . Abraham HELTON died in Lawrence Co, Tn. Before 1823. See his Will. children: Allen; John; James; Polly; Susan; William & Sarah HELTON. Any and all help needed on the children and parents of Abraham HELTON. Pleas, reply to : arvilla [dot] cherry [at] bgamug [dot] org Arvilla Beckham Cherry
Arvilla Cherry — 7174 Morgantown Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
arvilla [dot] cherry [at] bgamug [dot] org
Submitted on Sat Nov 6 15:50:59 EST 1999

DURHAM
I am looking for information regarding Robert DURHAM born around 1811 and married to Elizabeth RIGGS on 13 Jan 1841 in Lincoln County, TN. His father may have been Bedford DURHAM from Lincoln County, TN. According to the 1870 census he was living in Maury County, TN. In 1880 he was living in Lawrence County, TN.
CalvinDurham
calvindurham [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Nov 6 11:42:40 EST 1999

BASSHAM, PENNYCUFF, FEUGETT, WOOD, KENNEMER, HINSELEY, ROPER, GRIFFITH, POTEET
Seeking descendants of Richard BASSHAM and wife Phoebe PENNYCUFF. They were in Lawrence Co., TN from 1818 until at least 1850. They had nine children, most of whom lived in Lawrence Co or Limestone Co., AL. until well into this century. The children were: Mary BASSHAM who married Benjamin FEUGETT; Winnie S. BASSHAM who married Preston KENNEMER; Nancy BASSHAM, marr. 1 Woodford LEMAY, (2) Solomon WOOD; William D. BASSHAM, marr. 1 HINSELEY, (2) Kessiah ROPER; Thomas Archibald BASSHAM, marr Elizabeth GRIFFITH; Frances G. BASSHAM marr. John POTEET; Tempra M. BASSHAM marr. James Monroe BASSHAM, Jr.; Levi S. BASSHAM marr. Sarah SMITH; and Samuel H. BASSHAM, marr. Elizabeth RAY. Thanks, John Allen Pennycuff Cincinnati
John Pennycuff — 11236 Embassy Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45240
jpennycuff [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Nov 5 09:29:20 EST 1999

OTTERTAIL
MCGEE or related
Rob Thomas
utrob [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Nov 4 21:27:45 EST 1999

BAILEY, DUNKLE
My grandfather William Booker bailey is from Point Pleasant Tn. My grandmother was Annie Frances Dunkle. They were born and resided in the same location.My father was Nelson Booker Bailey he was born here along with his siblings. Perhaps I have some distant cousins out in the internet Land. Linda Mae Bailey Pollock contact me at my e-mail address thank you
Linda Pollock
s1u3zy [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Nov 2 07:42:35 EST 1999

CHAFFIN
My research suggests that a number of CHAFFINs lived in Lawrence County in the early 1800’s. I am seeking the parents or siblings of Talifaro B. Chaffin born in North Carolina. Married Janetta RIDDLE in Hardeman County, TN 29 Dec 1831. Any information will be most welcome. Have much information on the decendents of T.B. CHAFFIN in Texas after 1834.
James Chaffin — 402 June St., Bryan, TX 77802-1609
jchaffin [at] myriad [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Nov 1 22:17:08 EST 1999