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WATTS, ROSS
Would like to exchange information on Emily (Millie) Ross, dob 1793, married Jacob Watts about 1822 in Lawrence County, emigrated to Arkansas and Kansas.
Tom Fritts — 4625 State Street, Bartlesville, OK 74006-2733
tvften [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 28 12:15:57 EST 1999

COTTRELL
Searching for siblings of Thomas Cottrell. Thomas & Mary Ann lived in Lawrence County between l840 and l870. All their children were born in Lawrence County. Mary Ann was a Shelton before marrying Thomas Cottrell. They lived in the Appleton Community at one time. Thomas is my GGGrandfather.
Louise(Cottrell)Stuart
lstuart [at] a0l [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 28 02:25:55 EST 1999

COX
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY AND ALL INFO ON A WILL & MOLLIE COX, HAVING A SON NAMED HOMER AUGUSTUS COX, AND POSSIBLE BROTHER GRADY, POSSIBLE DAUGHTERS LUCILLE, MYRTLE, AND TAFT. I APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL HELP TRACING THESE INDIVIDUALS. THANK YOU!
RICKY RAY COX
rcox [at] swetland [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 27 21:10:42 EST 1999

GOUGE
I am trying to determine if there is a connection between “my” 1755 John GOUGE, who lived in VA and died in western NC about 1820, and GOUGEs living in TN early 1800s and before. I have record of William GOUGE in the 1820 Lawrence Co. census.
Les Young
lester [dot] young [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 27 09:59:54 EST 1999

TOUNGETT
Looking for ANY info on this surname.
Penny
muffin2 [at] gte [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 27 09:41:23 EST 1999

RUSSELL
I’m trying to research a possible relative. Andrew “Red” RUSSELL, he was in law enforcement in Mt. Pleasant area in 1898-1900. He was born in 1865. He may have been from Lewis, Lawrence Co. I have no other information on this man. Any help will be of great assistance.
T.J. NOLIN
tjnolin [at] globalnetlink [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Mar 25 08:34:38 EST 1999

LINDSEY,GRISSOM
Looking for the birth of David LINDSEY, May 19,1818, Also marriage to Margaret Ann GRISSOM October 16, 1845, Lawrence County, Tn. Als ancestry of these two people.
Frank Covey
covey [at] budget [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Mar 23 17:10:48 EST 1999

MATTHEWS
I’m searching for the MATTHEWS family that lived in Lawrence County, Tennessee abt. 1838 when a William M. MATTHEWS was born. They resided in Lawrence County, Missouri by 1850. There is a Levi MATTHEWS there also. He was born in abt. 1808 in Tennessee. There is 4 MATTHEWS families in Lawrence County, Missouri in 1850 Census. Benjamin, E_leander, William and Levi. Levi is my connection. William M. was the son of William M, according to my research. Does anyone connect to these families? Thanks.
Beverly Matthews
MyownGKids [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 21 09:38:48 EST 1999

ROWE,ADAIR
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT ERSKIN ROWE AND EFFIE ADAIR ROWE. I KNOW THEY HAD FIVE CHILDREN.. CHARLES, MARTHA JEWEL, JERRY, GAYLE AND TOMMY(DECEASED). THEY LIVED IN LAWRANCEBURG UNTILL THE 1950’S THEN MOVED TO MURFEESBORO. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
KHRISTI PETERSON
kpeterson [at] ficom [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 20 00:31:06 EST 1999

HUTCHESON (JOHN, JESSE AND COLEMAN), MITCHELL (THOMAS)
Looking for parentage of John Hutcheson (wife Nancy?). John’s son, Jesse, married Sarah Mitchell, daughter of Thomas Mitchell. Also Coleman Hutcheson, about which we know nothing more than that he was in 1820 Lawrence County, TN. Jesse’s family moved from Lawrence County, Tn.to Missouri around 1850 (Barry County), then to Benton County, Arkansas. I am great-great-great-great-grandson of John Hutcheson.
Herk Slutter
herk [at] specent [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Mar 18 20:09:56 EST 1999

POWELL
I am looking for any information on, Benjamin POWELL Jr., b.1787, d. 1871. He married a woman named Catherine in 1808. Catherine was borned, 1791, died 12-8-1874. I know that Benjamin POWELL Jr. was born in South Carolina. Benjamin Jr. is shown on a census in 1830 in Lawrence Co. He was believed to be a soldier in the war of 1812. Any information on Benjamin Jr. and his family would be greatly appreciated. Would like to know information on his parents also, Benjamin D. POWELL believed to have died in Lawrence Co. in 1812, his mother Martha.
Angie Taylor — 180 Sullins Dr., Hamilton , AL 35570
agnes [at] sonet [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Mar 18 11:14:07 EST 1999

JAMES
Looking for connecting families of Pleasant JAMES. Family records say he was a faith healer, farmer, and a woodcraftsman; however, the 1870 Census lists his profession as a blacksmith. Family lore claims a connection to the outlaw, Jesse JAMES, even to the point that Jesse had stayed with family members from time to time. There is no clear poof; however, there is a possible indication. In 1870, Pleasant, Census # 97 lived next door to his son, C.C. James, Census # 98. According to the Lawerence Co., TN, Historical Records, “It was reported that Jesse JAMES, the outlaw, stayed with C.C. James for a time.” Also there were family stories of some Indian blood being in the James line, but there is no proof of this. Would appreciate any help on this line.
David Hedgpeth
mldv [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Mar 18 00:05:26 EST 1999

PURSER
James A. Purser father of John Robert Purser father of Early Purser James died in 1931 in Decatur AL. James was from Lawernce County TN.
Brenda Sparks — 5491 Co. Rd. 217, Hillsboro, AL 35643
Littlfrog5 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Mar 16 00:23:32 EST 1999

ANDERSON, A.M. (ARCHIBALD MCCOCHRAN OR MCCORKLE)
Searching for info about A.M. Anderson b.~1797 in S.C.(Lancaster co) moved to Lawrence co., TN before 1820. He was believed to be a son of Elijah Anderson (War of 1812 vet). He was a saddle maker by trade. Need to know what town or community he lived in and what property he owned. Thanks a lot.
James Anderson
james [at] etinternet [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Mar 15 22:33:04 EST 1999

MYERS, MIRES, MYRES
Seeking information on Charles MYERS born 1760-1770. He was in Lawrence Co., TN by 1820 and was enumerated on 1820,1830,1840 census. Specifically need names of children.Thanks for your help
Margaret
cen57402 [at] centuryinter [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Mar 15 13:41:43 EST 1999

BOSHERS, ANTHONY, SIMMONS, BEARD, LETSINGER, PENNINGTON, BELL
I am searching for children , grandchildren, etc for the following; Christina Boshers b ca 1815 NC marr 30 Oct 1834 in Lawrence Co., TN to John Martin or Mark Anthony. Their children; Nancy Anthony mar 21 Dec 1850 Lawrence Co., TN to John Letsinger m/2 William Grinder Lydia Caroline Anthony b ca 1839 mar David N Pennington Elizabeth Anthony b ca 1841 mar Eli Bell 13 Jan 1854 Sally Boshers b ca 1817 NC mar Craig Simmonson 2 July 1837 Lawrence Co., TN. I don’t have the names of any of their children. Phillip F Boshers b 1830 TN mar Arcadia Beard on 14 Jan 1847 Lawrence Co., TN. Children Elizabeth Boshers b 1848 TN Sarah Boshers b 1849 TN James Boshers b Apr 1850 TN. Any help on any of these name’s will be appreciated. Thank you. Charlotte
Charlotte — 30355 Hwy 125 S, Henderson, TN 38340
CHoll37278 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 14 23:47:09 EST 1999

PENNYCUFF, PENNICUFF, PENTICUFF
Jacob PENNYCUFF was listed in an 1818 Lawrence County, TN census of voters as returned by Andrew Pickens, Esquire. Can anyone with access to the document tell me what other information about Jacob or his family and property is mentioned? I am workng on my PENNYCUFf genealogy. I would be pleased to exchange any information that I have. Thanks, John Pennycuff Cincinnati
John Pennycuff
jpennycuff [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Mar 12 14:24:48 EST 1999

BRUTON
Trying to find infomation on my Great Grandfather named “George BRUTON” buried in Lawrenceburg County. He was in the Civil War on the side of the union. The unit was 5th Tenn, Cav. This information is all I know from my dead Great Uncle Kenneth Bruton. I am stationed in Germany in the U.S.Army. Can you help?
Jeffrey S. Bruton — CMR 414 , Box # 263, APO, AE 09173
ssgbruton [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Mar 12 08:00:58 EST 1999

BRESHEARS,BRASHEARS, HARDIN
Looking for info on Henry Alexander BRASHEARS, Sr. b. 1765 of Guilford, NC d. 1829 Laurence, TN ma. Eleanor HARDIN b. 1768 NC. also pos brother named James? BRESHEARS
Pam Henderson
drgnrydr [at] iland [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Mar 10 11:54:12 EST 1999

HUGHES,GRINNELL,CAMPFIELD
Looking for info on ancestors of JESSEE J. HUGHES of Lawrence County. Bornaround 1817, married ALMETIE or ALMENA ,(GREEN?), BORN AROUND 1831.JESSEE J. HUGHES or his father were to have immergrated form Ireland. Also searching for new leads from his son JOHN JAMES HUGHES born in Jan 1854, and wives SARAH ELIZABETH CAMPFIELD, born Sept. 1863., and PERMELIA GRINNELL , born around 1857?
Laura Brown
LauraB62 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 10 00:27:32 EST 1999

BENJAMIN PARKER LEWIS
Researching Benjamin Parker Lewis family. He was born NC 1810 moved to Giles Co. then Lawrence. Married Sarah McMasters 1831.Children: Charity, Elizabeth, William Marion, Hannah, Nancy, Thomas, Mary F., Henry. Please e mail SamCarm [at] aol [dot] com if you see any connections. Thanks, Julia
Julia Carmichael
SamCarm [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Mar 9 18:19:07 EST 1999

FOUST,BASSHAM
I am researching my great grandfather JOHN DAVID FOUST who was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He married CHARITY ELIZABETH BASSHAM after moving to Fulton County, Arkansas
Loretta Foust
Muckamom [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Mar 8 14:22:40 EST 1999

ATKINSON/ADKINSON/ATKISSON
I have information that my ancestor William Nathaniel ATKINSON was in LAWRENCE CO. in 1830. His parents are thougth to be John and Frances Wilbur. Any clues would be appreciated. My database is on my web page at http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Atrium/5654
Ola
ocates [at] usit [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Mar 12 20:05:01 EST 1999

DRAKE, BENTHALL, WILLIAMSON, GOOCH & BLACK
I am searching for info on Joel B. DRAKE-b.2 july 1814 in Va. or Ohio-d. 12 March 1881, Lawrence Co., TN. buried in Neal Cemetery. Married 1st-Elitia Myra BENTHALL in 1836. They had 3 children. One lived-Elitia(or Elisha) Jane. She married Geo. W. WELCH(1840-1907)22 July 1861, My gr. grandparents. Elitia and George are buried in Neal Cemetery. Joel married 2nd Susan S.(or A.) WILLIAMSON, widow of Isaac N. BLACK. they had 8 children. Susan died between 1860 and 1862. Susan was listed in Lawrence Co.,TN. 1860 census with Joel. Joel married 3rd Artelia F. GOOCH 18 May 1862. They had 4 children. Joel was listed in Giles Co., TN. census in 1850. Would like to have any info on Joel or any of his family-parents, siblings-where his wives were buried. I’m also interested in the families of his wives. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Will also exchange any info I can.
Barbara Welch Stevenson — 5204 Ville-Angela Lane, Hazelwood, MO 63042-1633
barbwst [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 7 18:13:33 EST 1999

PINION, JOHN N.
John N. PINION (PINYAN) appears in the 1870 US Census of Lawrence County, TN. He is listed as 40 and from NC. Wife Barbara C 32 and from NC. Other children include Francis M, Mary E., Laura G., John B., and William. Interested in anything about this family.
Lloyd Reedy — 6312 Westchester Lane, Plano, TX 75093
lmrdy [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 7 13:54:41 EST 1999

SWIMS
Seeking information on Moses SWIMS (b 1789). He was listed in Lawrence County 1860 census. He was reported as living with William and Frances Blanton, Hotelkeepers. Any help would be appreciated.
Douglas Swims
dswims [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Mar 5 11:02:23 EST 1999

ALFORD, HALFORD, BROMLEY, BRUMLEY, CURRY, WALKER
Searching for parents or siblings of W. M. Alford whose name is on the monument of those who died in 1846 in the War with Mexico, in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tennessee. Also seeking parents, relatives of John Halford who married Mary Bromley and resided in Lawrence County, Tennessee 1825-1855, then Wayne County, Tennessee. Will exchange information.
Jerri Kennedy — 716 Washington St, St Charles, MO 63301-1869
ojkennedy [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 3 11:16:23 EST 1999

ESCUE
Are there any connections with the “Escue” name with the Cherokee Nation?
G.E.
nursg [at] midwest [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Mar 1 21:38:04 EST 1999

MARTIN & SARAH STAGGS
I am looking for information regarding persons who may be my great grandparents. They had the following children: Ruth b 1856, Richard C.(may also be Richard Horace), b 1858, John A. b 1860, George W. b 1864, and David L. b 1866. Anyone having any information about these persons is asked to contact me as soon as possible. I am an old man and time is running out for me to be finding out about my roots.
Dick Staggs
dstaggs [at] usit [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Feb 23 14:27:35 EST 1999

PICKARD, GRAHAM, HILL, COMPTON
I recently recieved a letter with lots of information about ancestors with the names Dave Pickard,Sara Graham,James Massey Hill,Rufus Hill(Baptist minister),Cevenia Pickard and Ed Compton. According to the letter they resided in Lawrence county(Summertown?). I’m guessing they were residents in the early 1800s’. If anyone has any information about my relatives please contact me, any little bit will help.Thanks I really appreciate it!!!!
Susan Hill Rollyson
rollyson [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 22 00:12:20 EST 1999

HOWELL,KILBURN
Looking for information on Margaret HOWELL who married Dan C.. KILBURN. I know she had one sister who died in 1919. Don’t know her name but she had a daughter married to a STORY. Have a copy of letter written by Mrs. Story telling of her mothers death written on invoice from Story Lumber co. Can someone help with any info on the Howell family? Thanks
Vonda Kellems
Vlkellems [at] bscn [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Feb 20 23:39:58 EST 1999

MOORE, RAWLSTON, CRABTREE
Mary Ann (MOORE) Rawlston married Ephriam CRABTREE in Marshal Co., Al 12 Apr 1843. Second marriage for both. Mary Ann was 1/4 Chreokee. They moved to Wayne/Lawrence Co., Tn. 1846. Both died during Civil War. Daughters moved to I.T. No Dawes Rol
Gale Kane
Gaegey [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Feb 20 18:25:41 EST 1999

PULLEN, ATWELL, KELLY, TRACY, LINDSEY, COCKBURNE/COBURN, JOHNSTON, CRABTREE
George Washington PULLEN(b.1862) and Amanda Ellen (KELLY) PULLEN (b.1867) moved to I.T. 1893. Amanda Ellen d/o Edward Murray KELLY (b.1847) and Isabella Melinda CRABTREE (b.1845). Ed Kelly ancestry includes TRACY, LINDSEY, COCKBOURNE, JOHNSTON. Isabella d/o Ephriam CRABTREE and Mary Ann (MOORE) RAWLSTON. G.W. PULLEN s/o Jesse PULLEN (b.1808) and Mary A. ATWELL (b.1818). All of these are early Lawrence Co. famil
Gale Kane
Gaegey [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Feb 20 18:16:13 EST 1999

ABRAMS
Looking for information on Benjamin Abrams and family moved from Wayne/Hardin Co. to Lawrence Co.
Randy Abrams — 500 Promenade Court, Franklin, TN 37064
RANABR97 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Feb 18 16:42:18 EST 1999

SMITH-REED
Would like to correspond with anyone researching John SMITH-b.1795 and Rebecca REED-b.1800. They were married in Lawrence co. in 1819. Children were-Calvin, Joseph(b.1830 in Lawrenceburg),James M.,Robert,Thomas,Hamilton,Amanda, and Parthenia. Thanks, artist [at] nehp [dot] net
Jo Brandon
artist [at] nehp [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 17 13:04:41 EST 1999

BURNS, BARNES, BURNES
I am seeking information on Burns, Barnes, Burnes Family that lived in Lawrence County before 1835. Lard or Laird Burns is one of the names. He is listed on the 1820 Census. I am interested in knowing the names and birth dates of his children and other Burns families during that time. I have knowledge that they may have moved to Water Vally, Miss by 1835 but I am not sure. A Thomas Burns is listed on the County Records for 1835. My Great-Grandfather was born in Water Valley in 1849. I do not know names of his parents, but they were both born in Tenn. The names Lard and Rolland were first names that appeared in family information. I will be glad to share interesting information on family after 1880. I do not know arrival of family in Texas from Miss. except it was after 1849. Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Bettye L. Burns
BETTYEBURNS [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 17 12:28:28 EST 1999

WALKER, GOODE, POWELL
Milton J. GOODE married Hulda Christine WALKER 1906 Lawrence County; George Washington Powell married Elizabeth Walker date unknown. Any info to death of Milton J. Goode helpful.
l w moody — 1071 Stones Throw Lane, Huntsville, AL 35806
laverne_moody [at] pobox [dot] tbe [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 15 15:32:29 EST 1999

HOWELL
Unidentified Photos belonging to Joseph HOWELL, died 1963 Maury Co. Tenn., grandson of Major C. HOWELL. Jesse C. HOWELL, & Daniel C. HOWELL,possibly brothers to Major C. HOWELL. Some descendants married and resided Lawrence Co. Tenn.If you can identify anyone in these pictures, please contact me. Click on one of the URLs below to view pictures. If one doesn’t work, try another one. http://howell.sn00ze.net http://howell.nws.net (not working at this moment) http://www.public.usit.net/bhowell/pics/ http://shadow.kirenet.com/~snooze/howell.html http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/3763/Howell/ wcarol [at] geocities [dot] com URL http://Howell.nws.net
Wanda Howell
wcarol [at] geocities [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 15 13:02:22 EST 1999

VANDIVER
George H. VANDIVER was born about 1779 in Fairfield District, SC. but he moved to Lawrence County, TN in his adulthood and died there Sept. 17, 1866. He was married to Ascenith Welch, and he had a son, George W. VANDIVER, my great grandfather, who was born March 28, 1822 in Lawrence County. George H. was a minister, I believe Baptist. What I need is documentation for the father-son relationship, and also who George H.’s parents were. I believe they were Edward and Helen Turley Vandiver of Fairfield and Anderson District, SC.
Rita Gilbert Kemp
RitaKemp [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 14 10:12:37 EST 1999

BUIE, LUNSFORD
My ggrandfather was Robert Manuel Buie. He married Etta Lunsford in August 1901. They were living in Summertown TN. At the time of thier passing. Any Information on this line would be appreciated
Eddie Buie
DONTALKMCH [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Feb 13 10:05:50 EST 1999

AZBILL, SOLOMON
Solomon Azbill, Jr (also spelled Asbell, Asball & Asbill) may have been a law partner of David Crockett for a time in Lawrence County. He is shown on the 1820 census for Lawrence County. Would like any information on the the law practice and whether he is buried in Lawrence County.
Carol Gudvangen
cagud [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Feb 11 14:14:02 EST 1999

STAGGS
looking for decendents of Sarah Jane STAGGS, B. 4-18-1865 Stoddard Co., Mo. Husband James Nasworth STAGGS, B.@ 1844 Tn. She was his second wife, they were in Lewis Co., Tn, on the 1900 Census and in Lawerance, Co. in 1910. Some of their sons: Silvester V, born 9-1887 , Tn. Calvin L. or Clarnece, Born 1889/90 , Tn. Charley E., born @1903 Wm. J., born @1907 Any info would be welcome and I will share any that I have. Mobs70 @ aol.com Bobbie Staggs
bobbie staggs
mobs70 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Feb 11 00:30:31 EST 1999

BREWER, MITCHELL, CALL, LACROIX
I am searching for my great-grandmother Fannie MITCHELL. She was born May 1869 to mother Elizabeth. Elizabeth married Jessee MITCHELL February 23, 1870. Fannie and her siblings are listed as BREWER in the 1870 Census in Wayne County. Her siblings and ages in 1870 are Nat BREWER age 12, Wiley BREWER age 7, William BREWER age 6, and Mary BREWER age 4. Fannie married Murray CALL in Hickman County August 20, 1885 and had two children Mammie CALL and Willie CALL. Murray died shortly after. In the 1900 Census for Lawrence County, Fannie is listed as Fannie LACROIX and had the following childen listed: Mammie CALL, Willie CALL, Charlie LACROIX, Gertrue LACROIX. She disappears after the 1900 Census. I have been unable to find any marriage record for Fannie and Charlie’s father James Wesley Lacroix or what happened to Fannie after 1900.
Lynda Thompson
info [at] neversummernordic [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Feb 10 17:34:37 EST 1999

LILES, WILLIAM
I am interested in determining if a census for Lawrence County shows a WILLIAM LILES living in that area for the year 1830. I know the county was formed as early as 1818. I do know that WILLIAM LILES is shown living there in 1840 and 1850 and he is married to ELIZABETH HAMILTON. Please send your return communication to LESLIE LILES at prgrss [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Leslie Liles Maxwell
prgrss [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 10 13:36:25 EST 1999

WARREN, CRAIG
Seeking information on the family of my 3rd great grandfather, Joel WARREN. He and his family are listed on the 1830 census in Lawrence County, TN. He was age 40 to 50 at that time. His daughter, Angeline Bybee WARREN married Johnston CRAIG in Lawrence County, December 13, 1831. Joel also had a son Thomas WARREN.
Natalie Miller
natamil [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Feb 10 09:10:05 EST 1999

HAIL , JOHN WESLEY
He Married a Mary Kelly In Lawrence Co. In 1846.The name has also been spelled Hale.Any Information including military service and 1860 census information.He was my Gr-Gr-Great Grandfather and his son William Jennings Hale (Born in Lawrence Co. around 1850)Moved to Texas around 1867.
E.B.
coan [at] ktsnet [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Feb 9 14:12:24 EST 1999

SCOTT, WILSFORD
I am researching the family of Thomas McLaughlin SCOTT and his wife, Mary WILSFORD. Thomas Scott moved into Lawrence Co. about 1840-45. He reportedly was from Kentucky, but I have not been able to verify this. He died in 1869 and received a Masonic funeral. I would appreciate any information anyone may have on this family. The Wilsford/Williford family moved into Giles Co. in about 1808-10. Thank you.
Douglas Brooks
dbrooks [at] acils [dot] org
Submitted on Tue Feb 9 10:36:08 EST 1999

PENNINGTON, VOSS, CHRONISTER, BURNS, MATTHEWS, PERKINS
I’m researching the Jacob PENNINGTON line of Lawrence Co., TN. Allied surnames include VOSS, CHRONISTER, BURNS, MATTHEWS, PERKINS and others. Jacob started his family in Spartanburg, SC but migrated to the Big Buffalo River region around 1816. Other early settlers were his five adult sons-Abraham, Moses, William, Isaac and David. Many descendants, including my ancestors, later migrated to Arkansas. I’m building a large file of Jacob’s descendants, and am also interested in determining Jacob’s exact connection to Abraham PENNINGTON who died in Berkeley Co., SC in 1756. Please contact me if you share these interests. Rod PENNINGTON rodpenn [at] iquest [dot] net
Rod PENNINGTON
rodpenn [at] iquest [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Feb 8 23:27:32 EST 1999

WILKERSON FAMILY
I am looking for ancestors of ELLIOTT REED WILKERSON AND DUDLEY WILKERSON in the West Point community between the years of 1800 and present.
Beverly Johnson
johnson [at] djis [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Feb 6 11:27:34 EST 1999

PESNELL
I am looking for anyone in Tennessee with information on Pesnell genealogy. I have a short list but would like more.
Jeremy Pesnell
jlapez [at] gateway [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Feb 5 23:16:01 EST 1999

BAILEY, BENTLEY
I am a descendant of Jeremiah BENTLEY who’s daughter Mary Ann married John Smith BAILEY. Jeremiah Bentley died in Lawrence Co. in 1841. He was a Revolutionary War Veteran from Amelia Co. VA. John Smith Bailey and Mary Ann were residents of Lawrence Co. TN. during the 1820’s when they were mentioned in court records and deeds. I would like to contact anyone who is working on these lines.
Janet Bailey Bryant — 1209 So. Long St., Stuttgart, AR 72160-6315
jbryant [at] futura [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Feb 4 20:35:23 EST 1999

GRAHAM, WEAVER, WORKMAN
John GRAHAM was born in England in 1792 and was employed as a hat maker in Lewis County in 1850. He was married to Christian WEAVER, born in North Carolina in 1822, in Lawrence County in 1840. They had a son, in Lewis County in 1845, named Arthur GRAHAM. John and Christian also had children named Tellitha, Nancy, Sarah, James, John, and Elizabeth. Arthur married Amanda WORKMAN, in Lewrence County, in 1866. I would like any information about John GRAHAM, Christian WEAVER, Arthur GRAHAM or Amanda WORKMAN. None of them show up in the census records after 1850, yet Arthur and Amanda were married in Lawrence County in 1866 and Arthur enlisted in the Confederate Army, in Lawrenceburg, in 1861. Arthur and Amanda’s son, Jeff, married in Obion, County in 1899 and his death record reveals he was born in “middle Tennessee” in 1866. I have further information if needed.
Dewayne Graham
tprcdgraham [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Feb 4 20:12:41 EST 1999

CRISP, ERWIN, RODGERS
Researching the Mansel CRISP family of Lawrence Co., Tn. Mansel was married to Margaret RODGERS. Their daughter, Sallie ROGERS CRISP, married Samuel A. ERWIN in 1819.
Dianne Erwin
erwin1 [at] neto [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Feb 3 21:33:28 EST 1999

THOMAS
Looking for information on Ethelred THOMAS, and wife Catherine GRESHAM/GRISSOM, GRISHAM. Ethelred and Catherine married about 1820 in Lawrence Co., Tn., but are not found on any Tennessee Census from about 1820 forward. Does anybody know what happened to them or where they went?
Bobby G. Lane — Bobby G. Lane 1350 N. Rose Drive, Stephenville, TX 76401
njbgl [at] eaze [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 3 17:15:51 EST 1999

HILL
Lawrence County Query: HILL. I am looking for Abel Winslow HILL, b 1802 in NC, came to Lawrence County,TN abt 1803, left for MS abt 1846. In the 1820 census there is a Richard HILL,aged 45+ living in Lawrence Co. with wife and seven children, one of which would have been Abel’s age. I cannot idintify Richard or his origins. Help!
Joe N. Cannon, Jr. — 2112 Austin St., Bay City, TX 77414
jcannon [at] sat [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Feb 2 00:14:20 EST 1999

MERRITT AND MONDANE(MONDAY)
Seeking information on parents and siblings of Silas Merritt and Lorinda Mondane in Lawrence Co.,Tenn. 1839
Linda Fox — Rt.2, Arnett, OK 73832
echslfox [at] pldi [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 30 20:55:02 EST 1999

SMALLWOOD, HURST
James SMALLWOOD,born 1814 AND wife Malinda HURST,born 1815 with 2 children migrated to Boone count MO in 1837 with boy and girl, both under six. Info on ancestors desired.
Carl D. Alberts
cdausna47 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jan 29 12:48:34 EST 1999

WILL RICHTER
WILL RICHTER
STEVE RICHTER
NIAUDA [at] gateway [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jan 24 20:54:08 EST 1999

ABSOLEM,BOREN
I am trying to identify the father and mother of ABSOLEM BOREN and wife HARRIET PIERCE that were married in Lawerence County in 1833.
RICHARD BOREN
raboren [at] usit [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jan 24 18:29:44 EST 1999

SANDERS, CALHOUN
I am looking for information on Rebecca SANDERS, born in TN 24April1820. She married George W. Calhoun 01Dec1841 in TN. They later moved to Wright Co., MO. How long did they reside in TN? I would also like to find out the names of Rebecca SANDERS’ parents and siblings if
Rebecca Eggers
SCORP [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jan 23 02:00:57 EST 1999

MURRELL
List all Murrell’s of the Chickasaw Nation
Jerry Garretson — 245 New Hope Cove Road, Rockwood, TN 37854
jeff1 [at] concentric [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jan 22 20:36:11 EST 1999

LILES, WILLIAM
The earliest census I have is of Lawrence County, 1850. William Liles has living at home at this time Ephreim Liles, John B. Liles, Ruthena J. Liles and Martha Liles. He is married to Elizabeth Hamilton, born in South Carolina and he reports he was born in North Carolina. I would like any additional information from prior census, death records, marriage records, etc. I am related to William Liles through Ephreim Liles. Ephreim later moved to Pegram Station in Cheatham County, TN. I currently live in Kingston Springs and started the K.S. Historical Association.
Leslie Liles Maxwell — P.O. Box 29, Kingston Springs, TN 37082
prgrss [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jan 22 12:02:19 EST 1999

GLASS, WILLIAM V.
William Van Glass lived in Appleton, TN area. Many of his children moved to Texas from 1880 on. Need information regarding his parents.
Don Pugh
dpugh [at] brazosport [dot] cc [dot] tx [dot] us
Submitted on Wed Jan 20 23:39:57 EST 1999

TAYLOR, GORDON
My gr-grandfather, Andrew Carroll TAYLOR, was born in Lawrence County Tenn in January 1845, as were his two older brothers, David (1839-41) and Harper(1843). Listed on the 1860 Pope County Arkansas census, it records a Charity TAYLOR as head of the household. Looking for the names of Andrew’s parents. Charity could be his mother or step-mother. Some relatives believe that she was a step-mother and that his real mother was _____ GORDON (a sister to Green GORDON). If Charity is his mom, then what was her maiden name? At present, cannot locate a 1850 census showing this family. Looking for documentation (marriage record) to show a _?__ TAYLOR marrying _?_ and 1850 census with family listed. Please email me if you can help.
JoeAnn Northcut McIver — 1721 Lewis Drive, Garland, TX 75041
rmorrismc [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jan 19 09:47:10 EST 1999

STANFORD
Am looking for information on SAMUEL STANFORD b 1800 in NC. 1840 census they were in Giles Co. Samuel age 30/40 one female age 30/40(wife/mother?)2-females 5/10; 2-females 10/15. The mother may have died between 1840 and 1850, she wasn’t on the 1850 census in Lawrence Co with Samuel age 50; Celia 20; Jane 19; Elizabeth 18 & Mary age 16. In 1850 Celia bought 9 acres that joined 279 acres she already owned. 1851 Elizabeth m. Nathaniel Mills (did they have children?) 1852 Celia had a son Harv A.;1854 she sold land to Samuel Stanford; in 1856 she was back in Lawrence Co, as a resident of Tishomingo Co. Ms. to give Power of Attorney to Robert B. Williams to sell land in Lawrence Co for her. Did she sell her property to her father Dec 1854 and moved to Tishomingo Co. Then Samuel died between Dec 1854 and Feb 1856, and she inherited his property. Would like to confirm this and any info about Mrs.Samuel, his parents, and siblings. Have connected all the sisters except Jane in Tishomingo Co. Ms Many Thanks
Shirley Hagood
shagood [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jan 18 22:23:54 EST 1999

GOFF, JOHN B, ABT. 1761, TITTLE, MARY “POLLY”, B. ABT 1761
GOFF, John born about 1761, possibly Lawrence County or Giles County. TITTLE, Mary “Polly”, born about 1761.
Marcy Coffman
marcyshouse [at] netptc [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jan 18 10:02:06 EST 1999

DANIEL MATTHEWS, STEPHEN MATTHEWS
DANIEL MATTHEWS WHO EMIGRATED TO THIS COUNTRY IN THE 1770’S AND STEPHEN MATTHEWS WHO WAS BORN IN 1805, HE FINALLY SETTLED IN RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS, POPE CO. THERE IS A DANIEL MATTHEWS LISTED IN THE 1820 LAWRENCE CO. CENSUS. ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Stephanie Shurley
kengirl57 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jan 17 12:53:57 EST 1999

HAYNES
Visit my website to see the historical collections and ancestry of the HAYNES family who lived in Maury, Marshall, Giles and Lawrence Counties, TN. HAYNES FAMILY GENEALOGY http://members.aol.com/chrishayne/
Paulette Haynes
chrishayne [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jan 17 00:16:20 EST 1999

MOORE, BALLARD,CARR
George W. Moore and Barbary Emmaline Ballard were married in Lawrence Co., Tn. the 27th of January 1847. Barbary Emmaline Ballard was the dau. of Williford and Catherine Carr Ballard. Who were the parents of George W. Moore. Does the “W” stand for Washington? Thanks. Betty Guthrie McCollum
Betty G. McCollum
betmac [at] centuryinter [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 16 20:56:10 EST 1999

JOSEPH SMITH
Need info. on Joseph Smith-b.1830 in Lawrenceburg, Tn. Would like names of parents and siblings. I was told his father was Joseph, also. He moved to Waterloo, Al. and married Lucie Ann Mangrum. They had 5 children. He died in Michie, Tn. in 1913. Any info. would be appreciated.
Jo Brandon
artist [at] nehp [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 16 19:59:05 EST 1999

WILLIS
Looking for info on the Mallachiah WILLIS family that lived in Lawrence Co. Tn before 1850. Did they own land? Anything you have.
Ken Willis — 1312 19th Ave. E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
KDW58BU [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Sat Jan 16 16:43:39 EST 1999

PENNINGTON
I would like to more about the wagon train that the PENNINGTON FAMILY led into Lawrence county. How many wagons did it consist of,where did it originate, how long it was on the road and why did they decide to settle in Lawrence County.
Joyce Luna — 721 Due West Avenue Apt J202, Madison, TN 37115-4302
jluna93420 [at] aol [dot] com.
Submitted on Fri Jan 15 14:40:09 EST 1999

CRAIG/WILLIAMS/SMITH/MCMILLIAN
I am searching for information and descendants of Isaac Newton Nelson CRAIG Rebecca R. WILLIAMS. Issac was born Jan. 21,1825 in Lawrence Co. Tn. Died: Feb. 17,1900 and is buried in Dabbs Cem. Lewis Co. Tn. He married Rebecca R. WILLIAMS on November 5,1845 in Lawrence Co. Tn. Isaac is the son of Johnston CRAIG and Martha BLACKWOOD. CHILDREN: William Samuel Porter Craig born: Dec. 16,1846 m/Mary Jane McMILLIAN on Oct. 16,1868, He died March 24,1924.Mary Jane was born in Pulaski, Tn. Mary A. Craig born @1848,Martha Z. Craig born @ 1851, Rebecca. E. Craig born@1856,Johnston McGrady Craig born @ 1858/m Alice J. SMITH Feb. 14,1879, Arabell Craig born @ 1863,Henry J.H. Craig born @ 1857, Carol L. Craig born @ 1865
Bobbye Davis — Rte 5 Box 38, Greenwood, MS 38930
Bobbye [at] microsped [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jan 14 22:59:19 EST 1999

DUCKWORTH,CHURCHWELL,
I know that there were DUCKWORTHS in Lawrence County in the early 1800’s. JOHN DUCKWORTH is in the 1820 census for Lawrence Co. and in the 1830 census for Wayne Co. I’m trying to find if he had a daughter named SUSAN ELIZABETH who married JOHN (JACKIE) CHURCHWELL in Maury County in 1817. SUSAN was born April 3, 1799 (birthplace unknown) and died in Wayne Co. Sept. 12,1882. SUSAN and JOHN Were my gggrandparents. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me about Susan as I am at a dead end on her ancestry.Gladys Fehling androslady [at] att [dot] net
GLADYS FEHLING
androslady [at] att [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jan 13 17:58:09 EST 1999

KIMBROUGH
looking for relatives of holland KIMBROUGH.married to laceyYARBROUGH. lived in laurenceburg tn. lacey was born on 10-09-1896.twosons fred and ray KIMBROUGH. one daughter virginia. fred still livesin laurenceburg. in 1927 holland moved to michigan. any informationappreciated
steve kimbrough — 122 west woodrow st. , gallatin, TN 37066
kimbrough1 [at] webtv [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jan 12 23:37:23 EST 1999

NEWTON
George Washington NEWTON,b-abt.1866,d-1938,Lawrence Co.Tn.m-Hosan Garrett,abt.1886,TN. I am searching for G.W.NEWTON’S father, Norris NEWTON, b-abt. 1845, Lawrence Co.Tn. I am told he was a medical doctor in Lawrenceburg, TN. wife’s name unknown.
Harry Newton
hpnewton [at] gvtc [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jan 11 15:07:20 EST 1999

MITCHELL, GRIFFIN
Seeking information on the marriage of Griffin Mitchell to Sarah ? in Lawrence County in 1824. Also looking for information on Griffin’s parents.
Lee Mitchell
lamitchell [at] inet-1 [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jan 11 11:49:17 EST 1999

WISE, JAMES
looking for any information about the origin of James WISE. he first appears on a census list compiled by david CROCKETT prior to the census of 1820. he is listed as h of h in the 1830 census. in the 1840 census, he is in Lincoln co., he was my g.g.g. grandfather. would be happy to share information.
Dwayne Wise — 1200 S. Montgomery St., Starkville, MS 39759
daw1 [at] ra [dot] msstate [dot] edu
Submitted on Sat Jan 9 18:11:09 EST 1999

COUNTY LINE SCHOOL
I am looking for information on a ca. 1920 school building located along US 64 near the Lawrence/Wayne County line. The school sits just east of the Natchez Trace Grocery.
Teresa Douglass — 3344 Acklen Avenue, Nashville , TN 37212
hist002c [at] frank [dot] mtsu [dot] edu
Submitted on Sat Jan 9 14:08:35 EST 1999

JAMES M. KELLY
I am searching for information regarding James M. KELLY who was in Leoma, county of Lawrence in the 1950s’. He resided with a Sally Freeman sometime during this time and spent time in Thayer Veterans Hospital in Nashville in 1960 and possibly was in thsis hospital before and after this time. During this time a son-1955 and daughter-1956 were born. Mothers name was Ruth. Mail address was R.R. 2 Leoma. I am the son. My sister, unbenknownst to me) initiated this search when we were reunited 5 years ago and we have decided to start this search in spite of our mother. She will reveal nothing and thus we are on our own. Thanks in advance RAllen6001 [at] aol [dot] com
Roy M. Allen — 660 Boone Circle , Florence, SC 29501-8920
RAllen6001 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jan 8 22:45:21 EST 1999

BEVELS, HOLT, SORRELLS, STEWART
If you are a descendant of one of the following BEVELS, or have knowledge of this BEVELS family, please e-mail me at jpdanek [at] aol [dot] com … Who were their parents? grandparents? children? burial places? lived which counties, etc.? Eliphus Green BEVELS, b Apr 1861, d Sep 1932, Dellrose, Lincoln Co TN wed Elizabeth HOLT in 1896; George N. BEVELS, b Feb 1865, d Mar 1904; Mary Susan BEVELS, b May 1867, d Oct 1946 wed James W. BEVELS (lived in Giles Co TN) Buried at Bee Spring Cemetery, Giles Co TN; William Alford BEVELS, b 14 Nov 1870, d.22 Nov 1870; Louisinda Jane (perhaps “Jennie”) BEVELS, b Jan 1872, d ? wed ? SORRELLS; Thomas Benjamin (perhaps “Benson”) BEVELS, b May 1875, d ?; Ida Caldonia BEVELS, b Feb 1876, d March 1939 wed Oscar E. STEWART in 1894 in Lincoln Co TN; Edward Neal BEVELS, b Aug 1879, d Jan 1904; Roy Franklin Bevels, b July 1883, d Nov 1963 (lived in Thatch, Alabama); Bessie Lee BEVELS b Aug 1886, d Dec 1972 wed Arthur T. STEWART in 1907 in Lincoln Co TN
Joy Danek
jpdanek [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jan 8 17:56:04 EST 1999

HOLLEY, GUTHRIE,YARBROUGH
Looking for Info/photos of Fred Edward HOLLEY (8 Sep 1899 – 28 Apr 1934), Thomas “Lon” HOLLEY (1880 – 1965), Dessie Mae GUTHRIE (23 Oct 1902 – 5 Aug 1989), Calley YARBROUGH (1882 – 1970). Key places are Bonnertown and Lawrenceburg, TN. Fred HOLLEY married Dessie Mae GUTHRIE in Lawrence Co on 23 Nov 1919. Lon and Calley (Yarbrough) HOLLEY are both buried in Bonnertown, TN.
Layne A. Holley — 112 Amsler Street, Bartonville, IL 61607-1604
gunnerholley [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jan 6 17:27:36 EST 1999

HUTCHESON, HUTCHERSON
Descendent of Hutcheson…John, Jesse, William Ragsdale…all of Lawrence County, Tennessee from 1800 to 1850…then moved to Barry County, Missouri, then to Benton County, Arkansas. John Hutcheson was my great-great-great-great-grandfather. John married Nancy Billingsley. Jesse married Sarah Mitchell. William Ragsdale married Lydia Waid Morris.
Herk Slutter
herk [at] specent [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jan 5 21:03:18 EST 1999

FITZPATRICK, PILLOW
Mary “Polly” FITZPATRICK married John PILLOW, b. 1781, on 20 May 1806 in Williamson County, Tennessee. Can anyone tell me who their parents, siblings, or children were? In the Brick Church Cemetery of Giles County, Tennessee, the same couple is buried as: John PILLOW (born Rockingham Co., NC, born 25 March 1781; died 20 July 1854; 73 years, 3 mos, 20 days) and his wife, Mary PILLOW, wife of J. PILLOW (she: born Stokes Co., NC, died 02 Oct 1850; age 65 years). Are there any descendants living in this area? Can anyone tell me anything about this couple? Think they are my g-g-g grandparents. Need to know the names of their children in order to find out for sure. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Joy Danek
jpdanek [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jan 5 15:18:15 EST 1999

SPEARS, WARTON, DUNCAN, WHITE
Looking for all SPEARS and WARTON marrige connections in Lawerence Co, TN. My GG grandfather Dickson Dudley SPEARS married Milly A.P. WARTON on Aug. 5, 1847 in Lawerence Co, TN. They had one child Ruth. Then he moved to AR and married Kansata Duncan and at her death he married Sliva Newman a Widow lady. Does any one know of these families
Charlene Roberts
ACharlieB3 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jan 4 14:23:14 EST 1999

JAMES MANUEL KELLY
Am looking for information regarding James Manuel KELLY who was in LEOMA during mid 1950s’. Records gathered list address as Route 2. Need this information as he is biological father to two children. Neither of us know anything and our mother will not tell us anything. Also, he was in Thayer Veterans Hospital in 1960. Can gather no info on this location however. I was born in this location of Leoma as James Michael Kelly and need to gather all available information to get a birth certificate if possible at this time. Any help would be appreciated by myself and my sister to help in our search! Thanks in advance for your help Roy M. Allen
Roy M. Allen — 660 Boone Circle, Florence, SC 29501-8920
RAllen6001 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jan 3 22:36:14 EST 1999

SWINDEL
My name is Judy Kilgore Queen and I am looking for my ancestors. My fathers name was Chester Kilgore and his fathers name was Sam Kilgore. My mothers name is Erma Jean Swindle . Her fathers name was Johnny Swindle. Any information on this would be appreciated.
Judy Kilgore Queen
jqueen05 [at] wnclink [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jan 1 20:45:17 EST 1999

KENDRICK, KINDRICK
I am searching for Jesse Kendrick who appeared on the 1830 Lawrence County Head of Household. He married Mary Parker. His father may be Obadiah Kindrick who appeared on the 1820 Lawrence County Census. I am willing to exchange information.
Glad — PO Box 476, Palisade, CO 81526
wbrand [at] gj [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jan 1 10:56:08 EST 1999