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HENRY, KANADAY
Looking for info on Franklin HENRY and wife, Talitha KANADAY. They were married on Dec. 9, 1823 in Lawrence County, Tn. They show up on the 1850 Giles County, TN with the following children: Matilda C. HENRY, John C.A. HENRY(my 2nd g-grandfather) and Margaret R.A. HENRY. Any info on this family would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Deb Jansons
Chevygirl40usa [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 31 14:32:00 MST 2004

FRASER, FRASIER, FRAYSER, FRAZER, FRAZIER
Looking for any information pertaining to Samuel C. FRASER (or variant spellings). Moved to TN between 1812 and 1817 (unknown location). He moved to GA between 1823-1826. He and his wife, Bersheba, had one child born in TN – Samuel Carroll Fraser, Jr., b. 1817. Any information as to what county they were in, or anything else would be great. Thanks.
Mike Fraser
warlock2000_ [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Mar 30 15:47:01 MST 2004

RAY, HENSLEY, ALLISON, STAGG
Looking for wife of James Ray b. 5-23-1802 in Jackson, Tenn., m. Tenn and several children were born there. His parents are Joseph Ray d. 9-21-1840 Jackson Co. & Kezziah Hensley, his grandparents are James Ray Sr b. bef 1750 N. C., d. Jackson Co., and Jane Jenitt Allison. William Ray,Sr. and Mary Stagg were James Sr. parents. Our James moved from Jackson County, Tennessee with his wife and children 1840. I have all info after that time.
Delores McLemore — P. O. Box 68, Hewitt, TX 76643
dmclemore41 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Mar 29 13:13:29 MST 2004

RALPH H> BELL S. S. NUMBER 414 05 3647
Cora E. Odeneal
Margaret Joan Kirkwood
txcrazynana [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Mar 22 10:31:45 MST 2004

MORRIS, ROBINSON, ROBERTSON ?
SARAH MORRIS, 1860 Lauderdale County, Al..moved to Wayne Co., Tn in 1870…suspect she came out of Lawerence County, Tn in 1850 ?…Children were Thomas W., James Carroll, William M., Lewis P., Mary….Appreciate any help you can give me…Been looking along time for her husband….
SANDRA
chrisandsandra [at] centurytel [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Mar 14 14:18:35 MST 2004

FREEMAN
Seeking info.on JOHN ROBERSON FREEMAN…I believe he may have livedat Marshall Falls, in Lawrence Co. in 1778…Any tidbit of info.would be greatly appreciated.!!! Thanks, Judith
Judith
JudithALamb [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 13 01:14:02 MST 2004

ABERNATHY, HOWARD AND TURNER
Would all you fine folks please make note of another e-mail change for me. I am no longer imsandy [at] qwest [dot] net I am now gfy11 [at] msn [dot] com. Thank you all very much. This will be in regards to the surnames listed above. Sandy in Az.
Sandra Fischer — P.O.Box 1235, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324
gfy11 [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 10 15:08:06 MST 2004

WILLIAM WHITFIELD
William Whitfield died in 1834 Hickman county left farm implements to children. Have not been able to locate burial place nor his wife’s name. Do you have any info.
Winston Whitfield
winwhit1 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Mar 6 16:44:16 MST 2004

HAMMOND
Looking for anyone who may be researching a Thomas and Mary HAMMOND living in Giles co. Tennessee in 1850 with their children: Thomas, Elizabeth, Caladonia, James, William and his wife Eliazabth. Found William and Elizabeth in the 1860 Census living in Southern Division, Lawrence, Alabama. We believe that Thomas and Mary’s son, James, is our great-great grandfather. Any help appreicated. Sharon Hammond Cords
Sharon Hammond Cords
scords [at] myfamily [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 3 14:47:40 MST 2004

KOELSCH
Hello. My name is Cathy Kaye KOELSCH Wittman. I have been trying to search for my relatives. A search engine site brought me to you. I found KOELSCH in the section Cemetary records from “At Rest” cemetary of Lawerence County Tennessee.
cathy wittman — 103 Mill Street, Osawatomie, KS 66064
www [dot] cathy_wittman [at] tri-ko [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Mar 2 12:52:32 MST 2004

CHRISTENBERRY AND GREEN
In the 1818 voters tax list there is listed by the census taker David Crockett that one of the voters was “Old MR. Green”. Also in 1868 tax list for Lawrence co, TN there is a J.G.W. Christenberry listed in district 7. J.G.W. Christenberry was the Lawrence co, TN registrar in 1868. Any info on these two individuals would be greatly appreciated. There is also a Frederick Green in Lawrence co, TN in the 1818 tax list a few entries down from “Old Mr. Green”. Any info on him would be appreciated.
Mary
yanknrebel [at] cs [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Mar 1 16:15:17 MST 2004

WHITE
I am searching for any information on John WHITE,his son was John Franlin WHITE born 6 July 1837 and is buried in Smith’s cemetery in Lawrence County.His Grandson is John Richard WHITE born 25 Aug.1857 also buried in Smith’s cemetery.John WHITE’S wife may have been named Mary (Polly) unknown.Anyone with information on these WHITES please contact me. Thank You
Randy Stockman
rstockman [at] cinci [dot] rr [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Mar 1 10:37:07 MST 2004

NEWTON
I am looking up my fathers family history as I lost him when I was 14 and haven’t heard from the family since. I don’t remember a lot except his name is JOSEPH LESTER NEWTON and his home was in Leoma, TN and he passed away in 1986 in Lincoln Park, MI. I would love to reconnect with his family and to add information to the family tree I am working on.
Anna Newton — 1971 New York, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
msanna30 [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Feb 29 21:57:33 MST 2004

DALY,DALEY,STOCKMAN,STACKMAN,STOECKMANN
I am searching for information on my Great Grandmother Harriett Ann Daly or Daley.She was born in Bedford ,New York in 1848.She married my Great grandfather Augustus Stockman,Stackman,original spelling is Stoeckmann and eventually settled in Giles county.Some of the Daly’s may have been from Lawrence County in the Fall River area.I would appreciate any information out there on the this Daly family.
Randall Stockman
rstockman [at] cinci [dot] rr [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Feb 27 12:51:00 MST 2004

VAUGHAN/BURGESS/EVANS
Seeking descendants of John Whitfield “Whit” VAUGHAN B. 1879, M. Annie Mae WAGER 1910, D. 21 Sept. 1945. Annie Mae D. 7 June 1978. Three children:(last known residence) 1. Christine VAUGHAN-BEATTY, Waynesboro, Tn. 2. N. S. VAUGHAN, Cleveland, Tn. 3. T. D. VAUGHAN, Chattanooga, Tn. John Whitfield VAUGHAN’S Parents: John Wesley VAUGHAN, B. 1 Nov 1845, D. 1 Oct 1927 in Cleburne Co., Ala. John was Pvt. in 44th Alabama Infantry, CSA. Clara Beady BURGESS, B. 30 Nov 1844 Ala., D. 4 Jan 1937 in Cleburne Co., Ala. John Whitfield VAUGHAN was a singer and composer of over 100 Hymns such as; “If I Could Only Hear My Mother Pray Again” circa 1922, “The Old Country Church” circa 1934 and “Inside The Gate” circa 1932. He was very involved with Vaughan’s Normal School Of Music in Lawrenceberg, Tn. Thank you, email will not change anytime soon. Sunni Evan Montgomery, 2nd Grt. niece of Whit VAUGHAN. SunniMontgomery [at] aol [dot] com
Sunni Evan Montgomery
SunniMontgomery [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 23 19:08:44 MST 2004

WILLIAMS, MABE, SHELTON, NEWTON
I am looking for the Williams family decendants and ancestors that lived in the Second Creek area of Lawrence County.
bill nichols
bnichols [at] tcmm [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Feb 23 16:38:31 MST 2004

YOUNG, SHARPE, WOMACK
I am searching for the parents and siblings of my GGG Grandfather. He was Jonathan B. YOUNG Born 1818 TN Died bef. 1890. Married 1st: 9/27/1835 Ala. To: Mary E. SHARPE Born 3/27/1819 VA. 1st Marriage children: Matilda 1837, Charles 1840, James 1842, Julia Ann 1845, and Mary Ann 1847 Married 2nd: 8/12/1850 To: Margaret A. CARR Born 1825 Ala. 2nd Marriage children: William P. 1853, John A.1854(My GG grandfather) ,Thomas W. 1858, Bettie W. 1861, Robert Henry 1864, and Bertha 1868. I do not know anything about him before his 1st marriage, Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Melinda Massey
mella38 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 23 14:20:32 MST 2004

DOWDEN, KILBURN
wondering if someone can supply info of obit of Lorena Dowden wife of Cletus? Her maiden name was Kilburn. From the S/S index the death date is Aug 31 1996.
betty
b2joandal [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 23 07:26:00 MST 2004

COLE
Am looking for information concerning relatives who moved from Franklin County Alabama to Lawrence County Tennessee. All were living in Lawrence County in 1930 (+/-) time period. Henry M. COLE married Sintha Robbins COLE 4 Mar 1877 in GA. James Quilla COLE married Rilla Posey COLE 25 Dec 1909 in AL. Georgia Savannah COLE married Thomas Gipson Stegall 31 May 1902. Georgia Savannah COLE died 6 Jan 1958 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. If you are related to any of these Cole’s please feel free to contact me. I’m looking for relatives too… Thanks, Lynn
Lynn Cole Roebuck
pretzlgirl [at] charter [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Feb 17 18:02:06 MST 2004

GILBERT
Looking for documented proof that Webster GILBERT (born abt 1769 in Lawrence Co) is the son of Samuel GILBERT (7 Mar 1736 in MA) and Susannah ELAM. We would like any information about Webster GILBERT and his wife, Susannah BIRD (born abt 1773 Lawrence Co) Thank You!
Sherrie Burdick
theburdicks [at] ubtanet [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 15 16:15:26 MST 2004

MCADAMS
Was looking for information about Eula McAdams and her family. Lived most of her life on Deller Street in Lawrenceburg. She was born in the late 1800’s. Never married…need info on here parents, sisters, etc..
Charles Brewer
Charlie_Brewer [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Feb 14 15:08:57 MST 2004

TUCKER
TUCKER TUCKER, Charles Samuel died in Lawrenceburg, TN on May 12, 1907. He & his wife Clarissa and family came to Lawrenceburg about 1906. Would deaths or accidents of death be reported in the local paper? I have been unable to find a official death record in TN. Karen Weiss JKweiss617 [at] wi [dot] rr [dot] com
Karen Weiss
JKweiss617 [at] wi [dot] rr [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 9 11:32:25 MST 2004

MASON
My great grandfather’s name was Bill (William) Mason. He was married to Francis Roberson Mason. I was told that he was a sherrif or worked for the sherrif around 1930-1960. If anyone has any information I would love to share other things that I have. Thank you
Milissa Neathery
forever [at] duo-county [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 8 14:33:57 MST 2004

MARTIN
LOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER FRANKLIN M. MARTIN OF LAWRENCE CO.TN. HE WAS KILLED IN 1899.MARRIED TO MARY ELIZABETH LANIER IN 1877. FRANKLIN M. MARTIN WAS BORN IN 1858. SON OF WILLIAM H. MARTIN AND ELIZABETH ANN MAY. WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH MARTIN ARE MY G.G.GRANDPARENTS. WOULD LIKE INFO ON THEM ALSO.LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE PHOTOS. WILLIAM AND ELITABETH ARE BURRIED IN THE MAY CEMETERY JUST EAST OF LAWRENCEBURG. TN.
RICHARD MARTIN — RICHARD MARTIN 9956 KENSINGTON CT., NORTHVILLE, MI 48167
RICHMARTIN [at] FENDTPRODUCTS [dot] COM
Submitted on Mon Feb 2 13:59:53 MST 2004

DAVIS
I am looking for any information on Daniel Davis, born approximately 1834 in Tennessee. His wife’s name was Mary Jane, maiden name unknown. By 1880 they were in Arkansas and had 3 children Virgina age 11, Andrew age 5, and Laura age 2. Thanks for any help!
Shawna Reynolds
shawna [at] ridgecrestdesigns [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jan 28 16:42:07 MST 2004

ARTHUR, CARUTHERS
I am seeking the final resting place of Minnie ARTHUR. She, Minnie CARUTHERS married T.G.ARTHUR in 1880. They lived in a fine house in Lawrenceburg and had many rental properties. T.G.ARTHUR is buried at Calvary Cemetery. I can find no death record of Minnie ARTHUR. They both came from Pulaski where they ran a saloon.
Charles Caruthers
chasvac1 [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jan 27 14:14:51 MST 2004

KING
I am looking for information about my grandfather James Warder King who came from Summertown. He married Bera O.Cantrell. Thay had three daughters, Louise,Ruby and Nellie Mildred. My mother was Nellie Mildred King. She married David Allen Christian in 1933 in Nashville. Jim King had been a store owner in Nashville and later worked for the railroad. If anyone has information on this side of my family I would appreciate contavt. Thank you
Bera Christian
ABmulligan [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jan 25 23:12:53 MST 2004

DYE, HAYNES
Need any information on Dorsan G. DYE, b. 1865(m. Martha Elvira HAYNES, b. 1868 AL). Who are their children, where are they buried. I only know they moved to Lawrence County, TN, don’t know when. Martha Haynes was my great aunt. I have family pictures but know nothing about them.
Gail Watts Jenkins — 25 Carlisle Acres Drive, Attalla, AL 35954
emmagj [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jan 24 19:46:48 MST 2004

SWAIN, WHARTON
I am searching for the parents of Elizabeth Swain, who married Calieb Wharton in Lawrence County, TN in Dec. 1821.
Virginia Williams Kuhn
Vkuhn1983 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jan 23 12:36:12 MST 2004

SATERBAKKEN
Is there now, or was there a town named Dunn in Lawrence County, Tennessee? (My great grandfather died there, according to the obituary, August 11, 1916.)
Dan Symmes — 4757 W 11200 N, Highland,, UT 84003
dsymmes-222 [at] att [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jan 21 14:05:50 MST 2004

BELL, DUNCAN
Looking for information on John Bell who married Eliza Duncan July 1 1838 in Lawrence Co., Tennessee. John Bell was the son of Columbus Bell. He was born 1805 in Greene Co., Tennessee.
Sharon Bell
txjackash [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jan 18 22:20:51 MST 2004

CLEMMONS
Hi I am researching the genealogy for Curtis, Henry H. and Rebecca Curtis Clemmons. I am looking for where Henry H. and Rebecca Curtis Clemmons are buried- Iam told somewhere in Lawrence Co. Henry H. died in 1812 and Rebecca died somewhere around 1880. Email me at bcabler [at] comcast [dot] net
Wendy Cabler
bcabler [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jan 18 13:14:55 MST 2004

MARTIN, BREWER, KELLEY
Looking for any information on a Benjamin Franklin MARTIN whose wife (name unknown) died in 1900 giving birth to my grandfather Benjamin Franklin MARTIN. He remarried another unknown woman and had more children named Pearl, Haggard, Hughes, Milburn, etc. My grandfather, born and burried in Lawrenceburg, was married to Tamsy Lou BREWER in Waynesboro. Her parents were Mattie KELLEY and William R. BREWER both burried in Waynesboro. Any information would be tremendously helpful.
Lisa Martin
klimtcollector [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jan 14 18:34:54 MST 2004

MCLAREN, PIERCE,CAPERTON
I am wondering if there are any decendents, or if anyone has information of R.H. MCLAREN or his wife Anne PIERCE. My great grandfather was John Spencer MCLAREN, son of R.H. Also any info or decendents of Virginia Alice CAPERTON, wife of John Spencer. If there are any decendents I would love to hear stories that may have been passed down through the years,or see photos from these families. Thanks, JoEllen Glenn
JoEllen Glenn
arcadia [at] arkd [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jan 11 20:54:13 MST 2004

TENNIE L SHORT M. JOHN R.COPELAND .
TENNIE AND JOHN WERE MY GREAT GREAT GRANDPARENTS MY GRAND PAWS NAME WAS THOMAS V COPELAND M GENEVA NELL JUDKINS AND DIEAD WHEN MY DAD WAS 4 I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT ALL I CAN ABOUT HER AND KIN . AND MY DAD S NAME IS JAMES R COPELAND AND MY MOTHER IS BETTY L, I HAVE 2 SISTERS SZERIA AND GLORIA BROTHERS ARE MARION RAY. AND JAMES KENNITH COPELAND ANY COPELAND INFORMATION WILL HELP ALSO THANKS .
MYRIA COPELAND — 2396 CTY.RD.510, ANDERSON, AL 35610
MYWR2 [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Sun Jan 11 18:52:31 MST 2004

LUNN, PITTS, THOMPSON
Am searching for any and all info on the following: Cornelia Elizabeth Pitts b. 1851 married to William Joseph Lunn b. 1848 son of Sara or Mary Thompson b. 1818 and Riley Lunn b. ? all from around the Maury & Lawrence County TN area
Milly Storey
m_mholmes [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jan 8 15:30:40 MST 2004

ADAMS, WILLIAM C, ELIZABETH
ADAMS, William C born 1814 Lawrence County ADAMS, Elizabeth born 1812 unknow
Ed Adams
westarkbsa [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jan 8 08:24:43 MST 2004