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RIGGINS
Lookin for any information on the ancestors of Tom Riggins he was born in 1898 and died in 1969. His fathers name was Charlie and he had bros named Sam, Will, John, and Jesse. and sisters named Susie and Carrie. Any help appreciated. email me at nanleesmith [at] yahoo [dot] com Thanks for you help
Nancy — PO Box 277, Ardmore, TN 38449
nanleesmith [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Apr 17 21:17:45 CDT 2008

WILLIAMS
I am looking for information on My Great Grandfather Levander Williams and his Father John Johnny Williams.
Felicia Austin
austin [dot] 007 [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Apr 13 13:26:29 CDT 2008

JONAS BAILEY
Jonas fought when he was 40 years old. He was possibly in the 7th Battalion at Kings Mountain. He may have been an officer but I not sure. Do you have any information about Jonas Bailey from Marion Co. South Carolina. Thank you for your help. Mike
Mike Bailey
mikebailey2007 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Apr 10 10:15:13 CDT 2008

WRIGHT /HILL / AYLOR
I am looking for info on James J Wright b Oct 23, 1845 d April 7, 1909. His parents were: Lorenzo D. Wright and Elizabeth Lucinda Hill. Lorenzo and Lucinda were married in Lawrence Co Tn on May 12, 1831. James J Wright’s wife was Mary Jane Aylor. James J’s grandparents were: Perrien Wright, Sr and Mary Ann Horton. Deborah e-mail loumarie54 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Deborah Miles
loumarie54 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Apr 4 23:22:06 CDT 2008

DICKEY, DICKIE, PRIER, PRYOR
Annie Dickey, said to have been the 1st wife of Aaron Lindsey Prier of Giles Co. or Lawrence Co., TN. A collection of family history says she gave birth & died shortly thereafter. DOES ANYONE HAVE INFO. ON THIS ANNIE DICKEY? Trish Smith/Gallatin, TN PryorInfo [at] yahoo [dot] com
Trish Smith — 435 Calvert Dr.; Gallatin, TN, Gallatin, TN 37066
PryorInfo [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Mar 30 09:03:52 CDT 2008

RICHARDSON,BROWN
Can someone tell me about Wayland Springs area?Where is it located and what was going on there in the 1800’s occupations etc.My great grandmother and her father Alonzo RICHARDSON lived there for awhile.My great grandmother was Clora Elizabeth RICHARDSON married Mack BROWN.
Tina Luedeke
Tinneridge [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 26 22:33:37 CDT 2008

ANDREW THOMAS/LUCY J.
I am looking for info on Andrew J. Thomas, b. 1846, d. 1927 in Lawrence Co Tn. He married Lucy J.(maiden name unknown). Their children were: R. J. Thomas, Mary Etta Thomas, G.W. Thomas, H. N. Thomas, Tessie Thomas(married W.E. Clayton)-my grandmother., and S.O. Thomas. Deborah loumarie54 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Deborah Miles
loumarie54 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 22 14:57:10 CDT 2008

PIGG, RAY
I am looking for information on James Monroe RAY, his wife Mary E. (PIGG)RAY. James Monroe RAY died July 16, 1915 in Lawrence County, Mary E. (PIGG) RAY died in 1900-1902 and they are probably buried somewhere in Lawrence County. They married in 1888, and had 2 daughters Dora J.RAY b.1892 and Effie E. RAY b. 1894. Any information will be greatly appreciated!
J. Stephenson
Dane84 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Mar 21 17:17:04 CDT 2008

LAURAL HILL
I am looking for old photos of Laural Hill in the 1800 or early 1900s if any would have any would you please contact me . Would love to see them.
Brenda
BRENDALS [at] NETZERO [dot] NET
Submitted on Thu Mar 20 13:28:18 CDT 2008

HODGE, HODGES
Researching HODGE family history. Robert William Hodge – B around Lawrenceburg, TN area, (I was told Galespie County, but cannot find it) Married- May Alderson. Son – Robert Allen Hodge – Born New Aliceson, OK Bryan County Married – Mary – Sons- Robert Gene Hodge, Robert Donald Hodge. Daughter – Barbara Hodge Bell
Donna Hodge Carter
inlueofphoenix [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Mar 16 01:20:42 CDT 2008

WRIGHTS
I am looking for info on Perrin Wright, Sr b.1784 d. 1851, Perrin Wright, jr, Lorenzo D Wright b. 1811 d unknown, and James J. Wright b. 1845 d. 1909. They all lived in the Lawrence Co area at some time.
debra miles
loumarie54 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Mar 15 22:20:30 CDT 2008

SCOTT
I am looking for Cosbi, Fountain, and Newton SCOTT. Cosbi father, Fountain and Newton his sons. Fountain was a Deputy Sherriff in Lawranceburg. Fountain was in the Southern Army Biggles Regiment, Groves Co. and Forest’s Brigade. He was Captain of Calvary and served entire war. HIs wife was a GRIFFIN. Newtons wife, BRYANT and Cosbi’s PICKENS. They were in Lawarance and Maury County.
Tami Scott Simmons
fixer [at] midcoast [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Mar 14 07:40:01 CDT 2008

FRANK JAMES
Alexander Franklin James born Clay County, Mo. Jan. 10, 1843 Jesse Woodson James born Clay County, Mo. Sept. 5, 1847 according to family Bible of their Mother. Tombstone in the Source Historical and Adventure has: Frank James Sr. born Feb. 6, 1836
Jere R. Cox
gbmuseum [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Mar 13 14:31:44 CDT 2008

ALLEN
My Mistake! William Addison Allen is the name I’ve been looking for; and not William Pirtle Allen. I found him in Maury Co. TN. Not Lawrence.I had made queries on this site using the wrong middle name.
donna carter
dcarter [at] vzinet [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Mar 12 00:14:43 CDT 2008

BROWN, WILLIE BOONE
I am trying to locate the burial site of my grandfather, Wille Boone BROWN, and his wife, Mattie. I believe it is in Loretto, in a church cemetary. He probably died in the 1960’s
Millie BROWN
pittypat96 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Mar 9 10:21:01 CDT 2008

DOUGLAS, BARKLEY, BARCLAY (SP?)
DOUGLAS, Ellen (maiden name). BARKLEY, Ellen(married name). Born Sept. 18, 1888 in Hamilton County, TX, died August 12, 1919 in Fort Worth, TX but buried in Tennessee, unsure where. Spouse was James Clinton BARKLEY and son’s name was James Clinton “Pete” BARKLEY. She died in childbirth in Fort Worth. Parents names were James Prate DOUGLAS and Sarah Ann SCOTT. She had 6 siblings: Jess, Hence, Annie Amanda, Maggie & George.
Cissy Mattingly — 5913 Beverly Drive West # 1196, Fort Worth, TX 76132
cissylee1999 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Mar 8 19:47:55 CST 2008

FRENCH ,SHAW
samuel m SHAW james j FRENCH
LUTHER L FRENCH
llfrench1 [at] centurytel [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 27 19:40:49 CST 2008

WILLIS
Looking for info on the CHARLES B WILLS and family. Born Nov 1856, Iron City,Lawrence,Tn. Looking to fine his father, mother, or any sibling’s. He died in Davis,Murray,Oklahoma on 24 Oct 1944.
Don Christy — 7041 Horsefly Ln, Noble, OK 73068
dchristy [at] atlinkwifi [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Feb 26 13:52:18 CST 2008

CAROTHERS
I’m looking for info on Hugh Carothers b: abt 1810, wife Jane b: abt 1815. They lived in Lawrence Co. and had abt 8 children: Martha, John, Dean, Mary, Sam?, Marshall,(buried in Mt. Ararat Cemetery), Thomas,and William. Son John b:1842 married Susan Eugenia Yokley b:1853. Son Dean married Mollie?, and they had several children. Hugh had a brother Samuel.
Charles Jacob — 1815 Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72206-1222
j [dot] c [dot] jacob [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Feb 26 12:03:03 CST 2008

HUBBS, RUTHERFORD,
im looking for information on dora m Rutherford, born in tennessee about 1897, she married jas or joseph Hubbs at the age of 16 in tennessee. I believe he was originaly from kentucky. They later migrated to horace, or tribune kansas. I am their grandaughter, They had five living children who were rosetta,john,robert,jack,and blanch. any information on either dora or joseph would be appreciated.
Annie McGraw
annieanteup [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 24 01:00:25 CST 2008

STIMSON
Looking for family ancestors of my husbands family surname of STIMSON. His father name is Harold Adron Stimson. Some records show a Jr. listed and others dont. Harold is deceased since 1976 and husband knows little of his father. His mother and siblings will not share family information and he wants to know his family roots. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Unable to find surname in the 1930s federal or state census. Not sure what county in so i am guessing. Any suggestions. c_stimson [at] comcast [dot] net for response. Thank you.
Christine Stimson — 4915 Gobert Ave NE, KEIZER, OR 97303
c_stimson [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Feb 23 21:34:21 CST 2008

PINYAN
I am looking for information as to where John. N. Pinyan died and was buried. He was married to Barbara Catherine Tarleton in 1853. He fought in the 51st Tennessee Infantry during the Civil War. He died in 1870 in Lawrence County, we think.
Richard Goforth — 22606 E. 796 Rd. , Welling, OK 74471
jdgrpg [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 17 17:38:01 CST 2008

MCCRACKEN, ENGLISH
Looking for information on ELIZABETH ENGLISH b. 1797 and husband JOHN MCCRACKEN b. ca 1779 d. ca 1865 in Lawrence Co. Tn.
Betty Beeman — 32242 W. Santa Cruz Ave, Maricopa, AZ 85238
bjbeeman2 [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Feb 12 18:50:56 CST 2008

SEWELL, SARTAIN, WEIR
I am searching for birth and marriage information for Thomas Andrew SEWELL b. 1813 in Tennessee and Elizabeth A. SARTAIN b. 1817 also in Tennessee. Family records indicate that these two married about 1838 perhaps in Alabama. Their son, William Weir SEWELL was born in 1839 in Alabama.
Christine Bowman
sola2 [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Feb 11 13:40:49 CST 2008

KRAUSE
I am looking for information on Rebecca Jane Krause born 15 August 1858 somewhere in Tenessee. I think that her parents were Hiram and Mary Caroline but I am not certain of that information. Any help would be appreciated.
Rennie Squier
rennie [at] blueheronlipizzans [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Feb 10 11:33:35 CST 2008

ODOM,ODEM,ODUM
I’m trying to find information on Lasley Odem, who was born 1825, in SC, died in Franklin or Marion Co. AL, and is buried in Mt Nebo Cem. in Lawrence Co., TN. I would be grateful for information on him. Thanks, Nell
Nell Nation
nellnation [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Feb 9 17:36:32 CST 2008

SMITH, TANNER
Looking for relatives of Louis Spinks Smith b. 1829-1831 Tennessee d. 1891 Bastrop Co., Texas and Mary Catherine Tanner b.1852 d. 1889 Bastrop Co. Texas. Louis Spinks Smith, son of James Smith and Martha Morrison. Louis Spinks (LS)Smith brothers were Leonard and Enoch(EK) (Twins) and Thomas William Smith. Need help… Vibob [at] att [dot] net
Violet Jones
vibob [at] att [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Feb 9 04:53:11 CST 2008

GLASS, WILLIAM VAN
I am looking for early ancestors of Thomas Jefferson Glass. His wife was Piety Ann Barnett
DoloresMcLemoreMcKee
doloresfaye [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Feb 6 22:36:36 CST 2008

NEELY, LOVELADY
I am looking for anyone who can help me find information on Mary E NEELY, wife of Robert Samuel NEELY. She is thought to have been born in 1878. She would be my great-grandmother on my mothers’ fathers’ side. My grandparents were Robert Buford Neely and Lavonia Burtys Neely. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.
Deborah King
bsnmsn [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jan 29 17:30:19 CST 2008

DOSTER
I am trying to locate where my g grandfather was buried. His name, Robert Alexander Doster b. 16 Nov 1868. He died 28 Feb 1913. No records of death in 1913 available. He grew up in Giles County and last known residence was Scots mill, Maury Co., TN. He was a school teacher and also lived in Lawrence Co.
Jean
jeanbrosnan [at] comcast [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jan 22 18:01:14 CST 2008

BELUE, BELEW, JONES, LITTRELL
I am interested in any information about a Franklin Jesse Belue married to a Priscilla Nancy “Nan” Jones Daughter of Jess Jones. They lived in Lawrence Co. in 1880 listed as Jacob(?) Belue with 1 child Raney J. Belew 1 yr old and later had a daughter named Chestina. Frank was born in 1845-47 and died at some point after 1880. “Nan” Jones went on to marry George Littrell. I have quite a bit of info on the Belue and Jones lines if anyone needs it.
Russell Belew
belewrussell [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 19 23:26:09 CST 2008

MORRISON, KIMBRELL
Seeking information for Rex and Mary Ella MORRISON. Their son Bennie Charles “Bud” MORRISON married Martha K KIMBRELL.
Cheryl Pittman Dedrickson
cheryldedrickson [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Jan 18 11:12:43 CST 2008

ROSSON
Looking for information on the parents and siblings of Jefferson Davis Rosson who married Sarah Matilda Bassham in 1884
Paula Rosson Annino — P.O. Box 527, Tolono, IL 61880
pannino [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jan 16 20:09:02 CST 2008

STEPHENSON
I am trying to find information for a Minnie Stephenson. Her father was Robert Autie Stephenson and mother was Martha Mattie Brown. She had two brothers named William and Theodore Thomas “Tom” Stephenson. Theodore was my greatgrandfather. Any help would be appreciated.
Grady L. Stephenson Jr.
grady [dot] stephenson [at] u [dot] s [dot] army [dot] mil
Submitted on Tue Jan 15 07:59:01 CST 2008

OLDHAM,GREEN L.
looking for OLDHAMS in shelbycounty,knox county,hancock county
john oldham
joldham@gvtc
Submitted on Fri Jan 11 12:06:20 CST 2008

PARKER
Looking for information re; Charles E PARKER Residing in district 11 of Lawrence County in 1930 with his younger brothers four children. Any information will be greatly appreciated
Silver Allen
autokittyblue [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jan 9 19:57:42 CST 2008

BYRD
Attempting to find Margaret Armstrong Byrd married to James Byrd. Both were barried in Newton County Arkansas.
Margret Holmes
margretholmes [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jan 5 23:06:39 CST 2008