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POTEET, PETIT, ETC.
I need information on Samuel D. POTEET who was in Lawrence Co. in the 1830 census. I am wondering if he is the same Samuel POTEAT who migrated to NW Missouri and NE Kansas in the 1840’s and perhaps had a daughter named Lillian, b. 1835. Thanks in advance for any help! Anita Tally
Anita Tally
ctall [at] joplin [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jun 28 21:07:52 MDT 2003

JENKINS RUSSELL MERCER FISHER
John Jenkins b. ca 1760 d. Aug. 28, 1850 Wilson Co. TN lived in Hickman Co. TN ca 1820. What is his relationship to Jesse, William, James, and Mansfield Jenkins? Thank You!
Cheryl A. Daubs
CADaubs [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 25 20:58:37 MDT 2003

KELLEY/KELLY-HAMILTON-MELTON-CRUMPTON
In search of John J Kelly who married Lettie R Melton in 1854, together they had George W, Amanda J., William, John, Mary Mollie all in TN and Robert Lee Kelly/ey (my grandfather) in Lauderdale, AL. Also in search of James W. Hamilton who married Lou Ida Kelley anyone with any links or information, please let me know. Thanks
Patty Birdsong
tweetville [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 25 05:36:59 MDT 2003

COOK , ANDERSON
HIRAM COOK and ROSEANA ANDERSON married July 09 1821 in Lawrence county. Looking for any genealogy before or after the marraige. SUch as children they had or before the marraige like their parents. I have name of 1 child Roseana Anderson(Brown) (Lunsford) I dont know of any other children.
Lisa Coleman
jdman [at] myhome [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jun 22 10:44:40 MDT 2003

GREEN/MILES
Looking for the father and mother of Martin GREEN, born 1832 in Lawrenceburg, Tn. He married Lucinda(Lucy) A. MILES in 1853 in Lawrenceburg, Tn. His first son Nathaniel Doss GREEN, born in 1856 in Tn. If anyone has any information please respond. This information could help me find my ggggrandfather.
Michael Green — 307 N. Cottonwood Ave., Republic, MO 65738
Coachmg72 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jun 15 20:22:16 MDT 2003

GRESHAM,THORNTON
I am looking for a Gresham Cemetery that is said to be located in south Lawrence County Tennessee near the Alabama border with Lauderdale County. Thanks in advance.
Leigh King
leighking [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jun 13 07:11:14 MDT 2003

HUGHES
Looking for info. on George M. Hughes, b. abt. 1851 in AL. He was living in Lawrence Co., TN at the time of his death. Does anyone have a cemetery book for that area? Would like to know his death date and where buried.
Lyn
lynfig [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jun 10 23:15:49 MDT 2003

KRAUS, PETHAN
Looking for info on Kraus Family that came to Lwrenceburg fron Indiana in 1870. Eva Kraus married Henry PETHAN in Lawrenceburg in 1872. Looking for info on her parents, John Anton KRAUS and Maria Anna RIPPERGER. Both died in Lawrenceburg, 1880 and 1894 respectively. Also looking for info on Eva’s 7 siblings that lived in Lawrenceburg. Adam KRAUS, Edward KRAUS, Maria Caroline KRAUS, Maria KRAUS, married NEUSBAUM, John Adam KRAUS, Veronica KRAUS, and Melchoir KRAUS.
Jim Pethan
Pethanjb [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jun 10 19:54:53 MDT 2003

BREWER
Iam looking to talk to anyone who is researching the Brewer surname in Lawrence County please e-mail me
Tina Williams
mahinamahwah [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jun 4 23:06:45 MDT 2003

RUSELL, GRAY
Looking for information on David Russell b. 1809 SC. Is he related to the Mat C. Russell b. 180l SC listed in 1870 Lawrence Co., Census. David and wife Elizabeth (Betsy A.) are listed in the 1860 census of Franklin Co., Ala and are buried there. Unable to locate in 1850. Daughter Mary jane m. James Lewis Gray. Another child Samuel and probably other older brothers and sisters that possibly did not come to Alabama.
Micki Burleson
Mickiandtom [at] compuserve [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jun 2 10:04:41 MDT 2003

NEWTON
Seeking descendants of Joshua Newton who might know about his Civil War service, particularly the person who obtained the VA footstone for his gravesite.
Jerold Newton
jnewton [at] mlec [dot] net
Submitted on Thu May 29 20:37:54 MDT 2003

BUZBEE, SPENCER
Requesting information on Spencer, John (birth 1881) married Mildred Howell, Robert (birth 1886, died 1964)married Eugenia Whitaker, Catherine F. Spencer(married Harvey Buzbee), Mattie Spencer (married Frank Cluxton). All except Mattie are known to be buried in Ethridge, Tn. Query made by Edna Jo Merritt (Buzbee), daughter of Catherine.
Jo Merritt — 4601 South Pacific Hwy. #54 , Phoenix, OR 97535
bloc8101 [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Tue May 27 13:39:11 MDT 2003

CAMPBELL, GORDON
William Gordon (b. abt 1760) moved to Maury Co, TN from reportedly Orange Co, NC. His daughter, Sarah (b. 1796) married Hiram Campbell in June 1816 in Maury Co. I am trying to find any information on these two, so am going to the Maury Co neighboring counties to post this. If you know of these two people, please let me know. Thanks, Vic Harding
Vic
vharding [at] iwon [dot] com
Submitted on Tue May 27 11:56:34 MDT 2003

CAMPFIELD
I am looking for information on my great grandmother, Ruth Campfield, born in Lawrence County in 1871. Her father was Samuel Campfield, and mother was Martha. She married my great grandfather, William Hall Judkins. Thanks for any help with this!
Donna Raines
Rainesdp [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue May 13 14:47:22 MDT 2003

HILL
HILL, Robert T. or Thomas. Seeking info on Robert Thomas HILL who resided in Lawrence Co in l830. Any and all info appreciated. Trying to determine what relationship is, if any, to Robert Hill, Esq of Davidson and Wilson County in l840s…thank you.
Dolores Hill-Meermans
dmeermans [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Fri May 9 20:06:09 MDT 2003

G.R.JENKINS
Looking for a friend any information on mr. Jenkins fought in the civil war, didnt return home from the war. i know his unit was transfered to an alabama unit and then to another alabama unit. thanks scott dawsey
scott dawsey
scottdawsey00 [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 10 10:35:30 MDT 2003

ABERNATHY, DOWDEN, KILBURN, RAINEY.
recent obit in Shelby co Ohio newspaper mentioned Josephine R Poole daughter of Charlie and Josie Emma Walker Martin born in Lawrenceburg, Tn., June 24 1931 and died May 2 2003. her husband Avery whom she married in Jan 24 1948 survives in Lima. These are not surnames I’m looking for, but in Lawrenceburg area I’m looking for Abernathy, Dowden, Kilburn, Rainey.
betty
bettd [at] bright [dot] net
Submitted on Wed May 7 05:37:51 MDT 2003

WALKER
Parents of Ida Lee Walker (Huckaba) Married to Sam Hankins Jayroe. Burried in Palestine Arkansas.
Stephen Huckaba
stevehuckaba [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sun May 4 18:18:26 MDT 2003

ELIHU J AYERS
Looking for information on Elihu J Ayers, born about 1828 he was my great, great, grand dad; married to Margarett A Dodd; had a son named Stephen Amons Ayers
Virgil Ayers
saltybones49 [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Thu May 1 21:31:36 MDT 2003

HIGGS, FAUST
Looking for decendents of Isham Higgs and Barbary Faust they were married in January 1840, they had 15 children.
Maggie Smith
msslunar [at] ruralcom [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Apr 30 11:52:34 MDT 2003

TUCKER
Need to update because of new e-mail address.Am seeking info. on my father JAMES CLEVELAND TUCKER and grand father, JESSE BENSON(BENJAMIN) Tucker.I know Lawrenceburg court house burned several years ago destroying many documents.I can’t find anything on these two TUCKERS.All help appreciated.
William Oscar Tucker
Tctucker2003 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Apr 21 17:51:00 MDT 2003

HILL
HILL, Robert T. Searching for info on a Robert T or Robert Thomas HILL residing in Lawrence Co TN as head of household in l830. Any info whatsoever is appreciated
Dolores Hill-Meermans
dmeermans [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Apr 16 19:55:19 MDT 2003

JOLY, BECKMAN
I am looking for info on a family of JOLYs that lived in Loretto at the turn of the last century and one of whom married a Bernardina BECKMAN. I would like any info anyone has about any of these people.
Diana
Starrynitez76 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Apr 4 03:50:20 MST 2003