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COOPER’S CAVALLRY REGIMENT
Am reseaching Cooper’s Cavalry Regiment (Partisan Ranger’s) An uncle, Andrew J. Linam, served with this unit. He was from Crowson’s Creek west of Lawrenceburg. Am also researching F.P.Scot (Scott?), Capt. of Cooper’s Regiment. This unit was disbanded in 1863 after Cooper was captured and the members of his command were posted to different regiments. Would like to know more about its operations and the partisan war in Lawrence Co. and vicinity.
Douglas Brooks
dbrooks [at] acils [dot] org
Submitted on Mon Sep 28 13:10:21 EDT 1998

JOHNS, HOLLOWAY
Looking for siblings & parents of Milly JOHNS b. abt 1816 KY, married 1830 Lawrence Co. TN, Sidney HOLLOWAY. Milly may have bros. Anderson b. 1810 VA, Elijah Edward b. 1815 KY, & Elisha, all 3 bros. married CRADDOCK sisters. Millys father may be Elisha JOHNS Sr. d. TN. The bros. came to Dent Co. MO 1840-1850.
Geraldine MILLER
gmiller [at] ktis [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Sep 27 17:15:57 EDT 1998

GIBBS, LINDSEY, FLIPPO, CAMPBELL
My great grandparents married in Lawrence Co., TN Robert Jeremiah Lindsey and Willie Blanche Gibbs. Jeremiah’s parents were Carroll LIndsey and Mary Ann Campbell (not positive on the Campbell). Willie’s parents were Joseph Sylvester Gibbs and Mary Adeline Flippo. Appreciate any information on any of these lines or cousins. Robert and Willie moved to NE Texas around 1892.
Ann Neal
annneal [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 27 15:32:37 EDT 1998

CALHOUN, PENCE, SANDERS
George Washington CALHOUN, b 24 Jul 1824 AL, m Rebecca SANDERS 1 Dec 1842 in Lawrence Co., TN. He was the oldest child of James H. C. CALHOUN and Barbary PENCE, who were said to have had 10 children. Other known children were: Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane m William TARBUTTON; Caroline; Mary E. m William A. HEATHERLY; Baylor B. B. and James (L?) m Laurena AUSTIN. Who were the other four? Does anyone have any other knowledge of this family?
Joanne M. Calhoun
marjocal [at] gte [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Sep 27 12:13:01 EDT 1998

MURPHY, COLEMAN
Am searching info. on my gggg grandparents: ALEXANDER MURPHY AND SUSANNAH COLEMAN. They removed from Franklin Co., GA to Lawrence Co., TN in time for the 1820 Census. Don’t know Alexander’s ancestry, but feel poss. from Caswell Co., NC. He died abt March 1840 in Lawrence Co., TN. Found an estate sale dated ca April/May 1840, listing all the buyers and the goods for sale. It mentions that he was part of a business: Wortman and Murphy. I have found no other references to this enterprise, and wonder if anyone might have some info. on early businesses. SUSANNAH COLEMAN MURPHY was b. ca 1798 either GA or SC. m 1813 in Franklin Co., GA to Alex. Murphy. Don’t know for sure her parents, but think it was a Richard Coleman, as Susannah and Alexander named their eldest child and son, Richard Coleman Murphy b. 1816 Franklin Co., GA. My ancestor is dau. TENNESSEE MARY MURPHY b. 1826 prob. Lawrence Co., TN who m. DAVID COLEMAN GOATS b. 1820 Giles Co., TN. Most of this family removed to Searcy Co., ARK abt 1840, short
KATHY GREGORY
yerbuddy69 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 27 00:26:30 EDT 1998

WILLIAMS
I am searching for the descendants of James N. Williams who died in 1867 and is buried in Center Creeek Cem., Lawrence Co., TN. His wife was Mary Ann Springer
Charles H. Williams, Ph.D. — 200 Shadow mTN # 75, El Paso, TX 79912
charlesh [at] flash [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Sep 26 23:28:50 EDT 1998

COX, MURPH(E)Y
Would like info on the Nathan and Sarah MURPHEY COX family in 1850 census, Dist. 11. Had known children John, Solomon, Carsey C., Nancy, William, probably dgt-in-law Martha and grandson Theodore. Sarah Cox appears in 1860 census of Lawrence co; apparently Nathan died between 1850 and 1860. They may have lived in the Appelton area. Nathan and Sarah married 17 July 1823, Jefferson co. TN. Any info. appreciated.
Gwen Behne Paschall
gbehne [at] elc [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Sep 26 15:33:39 EDT 1998

CLAYTON, KELLY, PENNINGTON
I am looking for information on my gggrandparents. One of my ggrandfathers was Ashley Olynthus CLAYTON b. circa 1886 in Lawrence County, TN. m. Emma CLAYTON (maiden name) CLAYTON b. circa 1896 in Lawrence County. My other ggrandfather was Joseph Lee KELLY b. circa 1882 in Lawrence County m. Sarah PENNINGTON b. circa 1894. I am pretty sure they were all born in Lawrence County or the surrounding area.
Karen Clayton Danisovszky — 11101-B NW 39th Street, Coral Springs, FL 33065
KC0316 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Sep 25 15:23:57 EDT 1998

FOSTER, MILLER, AVARA
I am searching for my grandfather’s family. He was William ErnestFoster born 11-13-1879 and died 6-20-1935. His mother may have beenSarah L. Miller and his father W. L. Foster. Sarah L. Miller wasborn 8-9-1861 and died 6-3-1925. William Ernest may have siblingsnamed Osker, Inist, Vera, Lonie, Myrtle, Iler, and Claude V. William Ernest was from TN.
victoria
vmichaels [at] webtv [dot] ne t
Submitted on Thu Sep 24 23:56:16 EDT 1998

MCNEALS(MCNEILS, MCNEILLS),PATTERSONS
I am trying to find if John PATTERSON whose daughter Sarah married my ggggfather, Hugh McNeill (MCNEAL, MCNEIL) ca 1827-1829, had any land in Lawrence County. Their first child John Patterson McNeil was b. ca 1830. Hugh and Sarah also had Nancy Catherine, Hector Archibald (my gggfather), Malcom, and Lochlin MCNEILL. I feel that Sarah must have died ca 1840 after the last child was born because I can find no mention of her later. Can anyone tell me if John patterson had land in Lawrence County? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Pat Griffin — 307 Plantation Court, Nashville, TN 37221-7400
wpgpjg [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Sep 24 19:38:03 EDT 1998

MARY JANE MC GEE
Looking for info on Mary Jane Mcgee. Married 1st Barton Barnett. (What happened to Barton.?) Married 2nd A.D.Harrison (My ancestor) They ended up in Hardin Co. Would like to know if they were married in Lawrence Co.
Jayne Hunter
jkelleyh [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Sep 23 19:16:29 EDT 1998

LAURA AVALINE VANDIVER
Am looking for any info on Laura Avaline Vandiver married Stark S. Warren May 19 1861. Need her family info.
Jayne K.Hunter
jkelleyh [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Sep 23 19:12:27 EDT 1998

WALDRIP,WALDROP,WALDRUP
Michael Waldrop married Rebecca Brown 8 January 1810 in Maury county. We later find this family in the 1820 Wayne county census, and then in the 1830 Lawrence county census. Children are: William, Nancy Caroline, James A., Margaret, Thomas A., Andrew B., Anderson Marion, Sarah, Rachel, Mary, and Abel. Would like more information on these families, such as birth, death, and marriage dates and places. A good portion of this family was in Tishomingo and possibly Layfayette County, Mississippi by 1840. By 1847, we find many of these families in Henderson, Smith and Kaufman counties of Texas.
Calvin Ingram — 4607 North 106th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85037
cingram [at] inficad [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Sep 23 11:29:20 EDT 1998

COKER
I am looking for James Tiry Coker he is listed as being born in lawrence county tennessee about 1834 .
angela zills — 10360 county road 81, florence, AL 35633
azills [at] altavista [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Sep 22 21:11:42 EDT 1998

HESTER
Any information on the Abraham HESTER family living in Lawrence Co. in 1860 with wife Nancy, children: Nancy 45 yrs, Mary L. 25, Abraham Chester 16, Adonarum Judson 11, Jesse Mercer 7, Theodosia 3. They lived in McMinn Co.in 1850, and Polk Co in 1840. They moved to Independance Co. Ark. by 1870.
Bonnie McCaleb — 906 Valley Commons Dr., Huffman, TX 77336
bmccaleb [at] argolink [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Sep 20 16:33:26 EDT 1998
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WILLIAMS, GRAY, MILLIGAN, PARTAIN, WOMACK
Looking for information on James Charles WILLIAMS born 1823 in Lawrence Co.,TN. Died 1902 in Karbers Ridge, Hardin Co., IL. First wife was Elizabeth Gray, second wife Anna Curry. Need info on parents and siblings.I know that he had a sister named Martha Ann WILLIAMS. Thanks and happy hunting. Denise Kneifel http://members.aol.com/DeniseK322/index.html
Denise Kneifel — 2551 Victoria Dr NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
DeniseK322 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Sep 19 23:42:53 EDT 1998

DOWDEN,
DOWDEN, Susannah b. 1798 KY –who did she marry? She was in Lawrence Co. TN. by 1818. Any DOWDEN researchers out there? Would like to hear from anyone with a DOWDEN connection. Thanks, Margie.
Marg — P.O. Box 920002, Norcross, GA 30092
mbcroney [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Sep 19 21:48:21 EDT 1998

SIMS, JONES
SIMS, Nancy, a widow with at least three small children, married Calvin JONES in Lawrence Co. late 1840’s. Does anyone have any idea where Calvin and Nancy JONES were in 1850. Any information about this couple very much needed. Believe Nancy was married to a son of Ann Sims and that he died before 1840 as she is on census as head of house. Thanks, Linda
Linda Shields
nats [at] efn [dot] org
Submitted on Sun Sep 13 18:53:11 EDT 1998

OAKLEY
i have traced my family back to jessie OAKLEY (married 1848 in lawrence co tn to mary dalton.) i believe his father was william OAKLEY (married in 1816 to elizabeth ? in Wilson co tn. i need help finding birth and death dates, and maiden names of wives. also, i need help going past william.
suzanne oakley huckaba
sohuckaba [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 13 18:16:49 EDT 1998

POWELL
I would like to know about the POWELL family of Lawrence Co. Especially in the Leoma area, dating to the early 1900’s. How did Leoma, Tn. get it’s name? I have been told that a GGGuncle named it after his daughter, Leoma Powell.
Jo Ann Henry
floorme1 [at] msn [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Sep 8 01:18:28 EDT 1998

BUTRUM, BUTTRUM, TIDWELL, BLACKWELL
Tom W. BUTRUM (b. about 1878 TN) married M. L. (Emma L.) TIDWELL 15 March 1896 in Lawrence Co., TN. She was born December 1877 in Lawrence Co., TN to Roxannah Mc CRACKEN and Darling Manuel “Darl” TIDWELL. Emma and Tom BUTTRUM had children named Coda, who married Will BLACKWELL, Birdie Clara, Carrie, and Teddy N. BUTTRUM. Emma and the first two children were in the Darling M. TIDWELL home on the 1900 Lawrence Co., TN Census. Tom and Emma BUTTRUM and children were on the 1910 and 1920 Lawrence Co., TN Census. I am interested in exchanging information about this family. I am especially interested in locating the names of Tom’s parents. Please contact: A. Bertram; 2100 Bradyville Hill Road; Bradyville, TN 37026
A. BERTRAM — 2100 Bradyville Hill Road, Bradyville, TN 37026
abertram [at] hotcom [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Sep 7 13:36:15 EDT 1998

ARCHER
I am looking the the parents of Thomas James ARCHER born 1826 in Tennessee. He states in census records that his father was born in Georgia and his mother born in Tennessee. He moved from Mississippi to Arkansas in 1859. He was married to a Martha J._____(unknown). I have not been able to find his marriage records either. Martha J. was from Alabama.
Harrell E. Ferguson — 1810 Plymouth Drive, Conway, AR 73932
hferguson [at] cyberback [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Sep 7 09:46:40 EDT 1998

COKER
I am looking for any information on James Tiry-Tarry Coker
Angela Coker
azills [at] altavista [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Sep 6 21:20:02 EDT 1998

DAVIS
Seeking information about my great/great grandparents: Nancy Elizabeth DAVIS appears on 1860 census with sons William J.(2) and John F.(1) with no reference to spouse, reappears on 1870 census with spouse James B. DAVIS. This was a “second” marriage for both since there are three children listed for James: Babe (13), James T. (12), and Issac W. (10) in addition to those of Nancy Elizabeth. Jame B. DAVIS and N. Elizabeth DAVIS were married September 27, 1865 in Lawerence County. Need information as to N. Elizabeth’s first husband. There are indications he was a coal miner and perhaps of Native American descent.
Glenn Stoltenberg — 16 East Road Dog Canyon, Alamogordo, NM 88310
wstolten [at] zianet [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Sep 6 15:24:00 EDT 1998

STANFORD
I am looking for any information on my g.g.ggrandfather, Samuel M. STANFORD b.in N.C.abt. 1800, listed in the 1850 census in Lawrence county,Tn. as head of the household,age 50, occupation, farmer. also four(4) females (daughters) Celia age 20, Jane age 19, Elizabeth age 18 and Mary age 16 all born in Tn. They were listed in 1840 in the Giles Co. census with Samuel as head of the house age 30/40, b. N.C., 1 female age 30/40, 2 females age 5/10 and 2 females 10/15. Any information, such as his wife’s name, when and where marriage took place, his and her death and burial place, any siblings ect. will be greatly appreciated. I have hit a dead end. Thanks.
Shirley Stanford Hagood
pdhsah [at] tsixroads [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Aug 21 20:46:59 EDT 1998

CREWS, SHIPMAN
Searching for the parents of James F. CREWS, born 1827 in TN; married 19 Nov 1845 to Jane S. SHIPMAN in Lawrence Co. TN. He was in Stoddard Co. MO from c. 1848 till his death in 1875. His children with birthdates: Rebecca C. c.1848, Francis F. c.1850, George Jonathan 3 March 1852, William J. c.1853, Henry F. c.1855, Moses J. c.1858, Phoebie J. c.1861, David C. 25 Aug 1862, Mary Angeline c.1866, Francis Marion c.1867, Matilda ?. Jane S. SHIPMAN’s parents are George W. SHIPMAN Sr. and Margarett (last name unknown).
Sherry Crews Fry — 747 Oglesby Rd, Cabot, AR 72023
thefrys [at] futura [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Aug 20 09:06:28 EDT 1998

GORDON
I am looking for descendents of Beverly (Briley) GORDON who was in Lawrence County in the 1830’s.
Mitzi Morgan
MMorgan604 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Aug 16 10:14:26 EDT 1998

HOOKER
HOOKER, William buried Lawrenceburg TN circ 1828 at the age of 93. Children Charles, Alec (lived in Lawrenceburg), Lou, Reese, Cora Bell, Bert. Seeking exact birth and death dates and specifically info regarding spouse. Thank you
Cora Lee Meyers — 5284 Concord Way, Fort Myers, FL 33907
clmeyers1 [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Aug 15 10:40:24 EDT 1998

JACKSON,PARKER
THOMAS PARKER,born Lawrence County, Lawrenceburg, TN m: JUDITH “JUDAH” RENFRO. Children: RHODA, m: NOAH PARKER, MILLY,NEAL,COLEMAN,CHLOE,ANNA. JOHN M.PARKER m: RHODA RENFRO, children:NOAH, WILLIAM,MATILDA,JOHN,ELISA,WILEY,RODY,SUSAN,SINDY. ANNA PARKER m: LARKIN JACKSON, 1808 SUMNER CO,TN. Children: Thomas P.b:15 Oct 1809, WILLIAM T b:24 Dec 1810, MATTHEW b: 12 SEPT 1812,DAVID C.b:12 May 1814, Andrew b: 12 FEB 1816,James Watts,b:13 Oct 1817,*note(10 more children) NOAH PARKER, lived in Lawrenceburg, operated a grist mill. The JACKSON line moved from Lawrenceburg, to BOND COUNTY, ILL, GREENVILLE, in the 1830’s, many stayed, in TN, in GILES COUNTY, and LAWRENCE CO. looking for PARKER/JACKSON connections
Michael D. Young — P.O.Box 1667, CROSBY, TX 77532
GENESEARCH [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Aug 14 12:46:36 EDT 1998

NEW EINSIDELN CORRECTION!
I posted a query about the LACHER family and the community of New Einsiedeln in Lawrence County. My correct email address is magibbs [at] stetson [dot] edu.
Missy Gibbs
magibbs [at] stetson [dot] edu
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 09:44:00 EDT 1998

LACHER, NEW EINSIEDELN
In the 1870s or 1880s there was a small community probably near Lawrenceburg called New Einsiedeln. This community didn’t last long (apparently) but was named by one of my ancestors, Robert Anthony LACHER, who was from Einsiedeln, Canton Schwyz, Switzerland. I am very interested in knowing exactly where New Einsiedeln was, who lived there and how long it existed. Can anyone help?
Missy Gibbs
mgibbs [at] stetston [dot] edu
Submitted on Wed Aug 12 12:27:14 EDT 1998

WARREN
Interested in my ancestor Jackson Warren and wife Nancy ? who appear in the census of Lawrence Co. in 1850 and later relocate to Humphreys Co. Jackson was in the C.S.A. and killed in 1862.
Jan Philpot
unicorn [at] sun-spot [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Aug 11 18:17:13 EDT 1998

GUNSMAN
I have a cousin in California who is interested in finding information on Henry GUNSMAN, or any of the GUNSMAN family, who was in Lawrenceburg around 1910. The cousin’s father was Warren Leon GUNSMAN, born June 7, 1910. You may reply to me, or to Dolline EVANS at ZSDY88A [at] prodigy [dot] com Thank you. Sara GOINS
Sara Goins
sarag [at] voy [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Aug 9 16:49:09 EDT 1998 GREENJohn GREEN, born June 1855, married Rebecca COUCH on 14 Jan 1874 inLawerence Co. Rebecca was born 9 Dec 1855 in AL. Need info on theparents of John GREEN.
Travis Proctor — 635 Eagan Rd, Hinesville, GA 31313
TProctor [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 21:52:12 EDT 1998

BILLINGS, ABNER
SEARCHING FOR ABNER BILLINGS, BORN: 1800-1811, MSHOALS, TN. WHO ARE HIS PARENTS AND SIBLINGS? ANY HELP WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
SUSAN M. OLSON
susan [at] dodgenet [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Aug 8 00:51:50 EDT 1998
DOWNS/GUNTER
DOWNS, Mathew b. 1796 NC and Susan GUNTER b. 1799 KY/NC were married in Lawrence Co. TN. 1818 and went on to Monroe Co. Ms. by 1820, then by 1850 had settled in Marion Co. AL. Children: James, Joshua, Nancy, Pamily, Mathew Jr., Zachariah, Linda and Sarah Eliz. Would like any tidbit of info on Susan GUNTER from anyone connected. thanks, margie.
margie — P.O. Box 920002, Norcross, GA 30092
mbcroney [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 16:58:20 EDT 1998

GLOVER, GODSEY
I’m looking for info for Louise GLOVER b. 1852- married William M. GODSEY b.1844. I found a Louisa age 8 listed on the Lawrence County census in 1860 with parents as Richard GLOVER age 40 and Matilda GLOVER age 38. They had 7 kids – some of the names are James, Richard, Eliza, and Matilda.
Roxanne
roxanne [dot] ledford [at] mcione [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Aug 6 23:25:30 EDT 1998 <
EAVES
Thomas Eaves was born in Lawrence Co., TN, in 1831. His father was Andrew Eaves, b. 1805 NC; mother Minerva. He married a Margaret S. in Lawrence County in 1849-50. Any information appreciated.
Pat Perkins
pperkins [at] orednet [dot] org
Submitted on Thu Aug 6 02:52:14 EDT 1998

FANNING / KIRK
FANNING, JAMES H. married EMILY JANE KIRK Dec 15th 1847 Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co. Tn. If anyone has these surnames or families in their family lineage please contact me, as I cannot seem to find the parents of either. Would also like to find birth records, or church records, even school records. James & Emily would have been born abt. 1828. I’ve been trying to locate records for the year of 1840 hoping to find James or Emily at the age of 12 in a household or census. I have the information after that date, showing them relocating in Greene Co. Mo. 1870, last records in Tennessee was the 1860 Census, With daughter Susan F. 11, Wm. J, 7 John F. 1 ( Ref; La-23-450) 1850 La. Co. census has Samuel Sulivan, & Wm. J. Brown listed in household also. (ref: La-243-613) Thank You Mary Fannan Postma
Mary Fannan Postma — 1030 Old Trail Road, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
mpostma107 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Aug 4 19:56:48 EDT 1998

BROWN HAYES
Stephen BROWN in 1820 census of Lawrence County Does anyone know anything about him? Where from? Where went… Thomas HAYES in Lawrence County in 1818 Went to Lauderdale Co, Ala in 1820 Any info on him??
John Brown
marthabr [at] swbell [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 30 18:08:04 EDT 1998

MCCAN(D)LESS
James Farmer McCAN(D)LESS died in Lawrence County in 1862. Where was he buried? Is his grave marked? Thank You.
Melton E. Durant — Route 4 Box 580, Jacksonville, TX 75766
mdurant [at] sat [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 29 21:37:55 EDT 1998

CREWS
I am searching for the parents/siblings of James F. CREWS born c. 1827 in TN. Married 19 Nov 1845 in Lawrence Co. to Jane Shipman. Moved to Stoddard Co. MO by 1850 and died there c. 1875. I would also like to correspond with any of his descendents.
Sherry Crews Fry
thefrys [at] futura [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 29 20:54:22 EDT 1998

LILES, HUGHES, BRANDON
I have been told that my ggrandmother was half Cherokee. Her name was Luella HUGHES b. 02 Nov 1870 in Lawrence Co. Her parents were Robert F. HUGHES and Mary LILES. Luella married John BRANDON in Lawrence Co. in 1885. Supposedly, the Cherokee blood comes in through Luella’s mother, Mary LILES. Mary was the daughter of Thomas D. LILES and Elizabeth HILL who married in Lauderdale Co. AL in 1845. If anyone has information on any of these family names from Tennessee or Alabama we would like to hear from you. Thanks.
Tracy Brandon-Thomas
dbran [at] jrwent [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jul 28 16:27:39 EDT 1998

DAVIS, ANTHONY, BRUCE,DUNCAN
I am trying to find out if there was a newspaper for Lawrence County in 1852 and its name. I’m trying to locate a wedding announcement for Williams Cummings Davis and Tennessee mary Anthony on 12/30/1852. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Bonnie
BleeWM [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 26 18:24:00 EDT 1998

CATHEY
We are preparing a follow up to Cathey Family History and Genealogy Volume 1. It will cover the descendants of John Cathey. Most if not all of the Catheys from Lawrence Co. are descendants of his. His Grandson is the John Cathey that died in 1824 in Maury County. At this time we are requesting that anyone that has information on this family from John Cathey to the present please contact us. If you have talked to Boyt Cathey before about his last book, then you should contact him, if you have not talked to him before please contacts us. We are working together with Boyt on the publishing of the book. Boyt’s email is BCathey [at] WorldNet [dot] att [dot] net Ours is mariebiggs [at] aol [dot] com
Michael Biggs — P.O. Box 721, Princeton, TX 75407-0721
mariebiggs [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jul 26 02:45:48 EDT 1998

WILLIAMS
Looking for parents of James Charles WILLIAMS born 12-15-1823 In Lawrence Co., TN. He has at least one sister Martha Ann WILLIAMS. Thanks you for your time. Also can you still get birth records for that year?? http://members.aol.com/DeniseK322/index.html
Denise Kneifel — 2551 Victoria DR NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
DeniseK322 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jul 23 22:55:15 EDT 1998

HOWELL, GREEN, PRENTENCE, COX, MCMANUS, STAGGS
I am looking for information on Alice Mabelle GREEN. She married Houston HOWELL on May 9, 1909 in WestPoint. She was raised in the Blue Bird Orphange along with a sister Livida GREEN who married Marion DENNIS (date not known). I think the orphange was in Nashville, TN but not sure of that either.
Rose Mary Howell Kelly — 1222 Old Hwy 50 A, Columbia, TN 38401
SALLYSAHARA [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jul 23 12:13:17 EDT 1998

LITTRELL, STUTTS, JONES, YANCY
George LITTRELL, Lawrence County, Seeking information about the parents/siblings of George Littrell born in Lauderdale County AL in 1855, died 26 April 1920, buried in the Old Richland Chapel Graveyard. He married Nannie Priscilla Jones Belew born 2 Sep. 1860, died 9 Sep. 1941 whose parents were Jesse Jones and Jane Stutts. Jane Stutts’s mother’s maiden name was Yancy, no further information. George lived in Lawrence County Tennessee and near Green Hill Alabama. Welcome dialogue with anyone researching any of the surnames mentioned here.
Doug Baker
dbaker04 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 14:26:13 EDT 1998

BESHIRES, BOSHEARS, DANIELS, HANKINS, GREEN/E, DAVIS, BLUNT, BISHOP, HOLLOWAY,
Searching for any BESHIRES, AND BOSHEARS in Lawrence Co., Tn, dates unk. Also any DANIELS OR HANKINS in Lawrence Co., Tn. I saw their last name’s listed in Cemetery listings. Also HOLLOWAY, Sidney m JOHNS, Millie 20 Mar 1830 in Lawrence Co., Tn. HOLLOWAY, James m DAY Nancy July 30 1826 in Lawrence Co., Tn. HOLLOWAY, Jesse m Polly or Mary BRASHEARS Jan. 3, 1829 in Lawrence Co., Tn. He is buried at Richardson Cemetery in Lawrence Co., Tn. Please get in touch with me if any of this is familiar. Thank you. Charlotte Greene Holloway
Charlotte — 2543 Buena Vista Rd., Bethel Springs, TN 38315
CHoll37278 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 20 23:09:00 EDT 1998

ROCHELLE, OSBORNE
Searching for researchers of ROCHELLE and OSBORNE families in Lawrence Co TN. Will gladly share information, either Word 7.0 or gedcom formats. Trying to locate all descendants of these families that settled in Lawrence Co. John B. Rochelle Gray, Tennessee
John B. Rochelle
rochelle [at] preferred [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 20 12:08:40 EDT 1998

WILBURN, WELBORN, ROBINSON
Seeking descendants of Wm. G. WILBURN (or other spellings)b. 1865 GA, grew up in AL, married Evaline ROBINSON, then Selena Robinson. Moved to TN, perhaps to Lawrence Co. Children were Frances, Wm. David (married Annie ELLIS), Nancy, Benjamin and perhaps others. I have lots to share.
Barbara Caine
Ballacaine [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 09:55:58 EDT 1998

WIGGS
My grandfather, Floyd Wayne WIGGS, born 21 Jul 1875, Winslo, IN married Urah Ann Poag 22 Jun 1899 in Lawrence Co, TN. They lived in the area and several of their children were born there. I would appreciate any information on any WIGGS in the area. Lawrence Co death records show a William Wiggs, born in Indiana died 8/26/37 at age 66. Was he related to my Floyd Wiggs?
Bob Eubanks — 208 Glenn Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
EUBANKS123 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 05:32:46 EDT 1998

MCCLURE
searching MCCLURE family of 1800’s
Denise
DeniseWson [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 22:09:04 EDT 1998

DOUGLASS
Alexander DOUGLASS,born circa 1776, was in Lawrence Co. prior to 1818. At that time he moved to White Co. Ill. Brother John was a resident of Maury Co from , at least 1806 to 1825. Alexander and John were very active in land speculation, both in Tenn and Ill. Douglasses probably came from Halifax Co. Va. Any connections
Allen Douglas
phylal1 [at] innernet [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 14:16:05 EDT 1998

JACKSON,PARKER
WILLIAM NOAH JACKSON,b: 1838, living in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, TN, with his GrandParents, NOAH PARKER. moving to GREENVILLE, BOND COUNTY, ILL, by 1860, joined the 22nd Illinois INF, VOLS,CO D. Married SERENA SMITH, 1867, BOND COUNTY, 2 children, Walter C. and Charles V. JACKSON.,
Michael D. Young — P.O.Box 1667, CROSBY, TX 77532
GENESEARCH [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 16 09:36:20 EDT 1998

HALL
Would like the children of William B HALL and Sarah Osborne Legrand HALL. Lived most of their lives in Lawrence Co Tenn. Md in Raleigh NC Jan 29, 1824, buried near Town Creek AL. .He died Mar 22,1887 and she died Dec, 22,1887 Would like Obituary or any other data on both. Would like to know when they left Lawrence Co Tenn and to where.
James W. Brittain, Jr — P. O. Box 128 , Gray, GA 31032
jwbrittain [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 15:04:27 EDT 1998

HAMILTON
I’m looking for information on Hester Hamilton and Elizabeth Hamilton. These women listed on the 1850 and 1860 Lawrence Co. census with children and head of household. I’m looking for anyone researching these families .
Kathie Lambert
Klamb15495 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 13 23:06:52 EDT 1998

RACKLEY, BOLLING, HOWARD, STRACENER
I am looking for Frederick & Shadrack Rackley, in Lawrence Co. Tn. 1830. Frederick’s dau. married Caswell Bell in Talladega Co. Al. in 1838. It is rumored thet they came from NC. Information would be appreciated.
Lucille Brittain
4britt1 [at] gte [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Jul 13 22:49:23 EDT 1998

HOLLOWAY, DAY
Seeking info on James W. HOLLOWAY, born ca. 1805 in N.C., married Nancy DAY, born ca. 1806 S.C. They were married in Lawrence County on 30 Jul 1826. Was she the daughter of Henson DAY who was listed on the 1820 and 1830 Lawrence County Census? Was he the son of John HOLLOWAY who was listed on the 1820 Lawrence County Census?
Steve Taylor — 8631 Horseshoe Bend Ln, Ooltewah, TN 37363
staylor186 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Jul 13 21:27:41 EDT 1998

FANNING, JAMES W. (KIRK, EMILY)
I would like info: re: James W. FANNING b. abt. 1828 in Alabama, married Emily J. KIRK Dec. 1847, Lawrence Co. Tn. children were, Susan, b. 1849, William b. 1853, John b. 1859 in Tennessee, Family lived in Lawrence Co. Tn. until 1860, daughter Martha b. 1866 in Illinois, family moved to Greene Co. Mo. abt 1870, father James W. FANNING was not in household Re: 1870 Greene Co. Census. Any info: on this lineage would be greatly appreciated. I’m searching for the father of James W. FANNING residing in Alabama in 1820’s. Thank You, Mary Fannan Postma
Mary Postma — 1030 Old Trail Road, Rockaway Beach, MO 65740
mpostma107 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 11 20:01:36 EDT 1998

TUCKER,WILSON
I am searching for information on James TUCKER BORN @1870 and married Sarah Ida WILSON SMITH on December 22,1914.in Lewis Co. Tn. In 1927 James and Ida along with her sons Elmer and Malcolm moved to Bolivar Co. Ms. Elmer married Delphia Graham of Lewis Co. Ida had other Smith children,Carl,Annie and Hessie. Who are the parents of James TUCKER? Who are his siblings? Was he married previously and does he have children? He and Ida divorced in the 1930’s or 40’s. Did he come back to Lewis Co. and die there? Ida was born in Lawrence Co.
Bobbye Davis — Rte. 5,Box 38, Greenwood, MS 38930
Bobbye [at] Microsped [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 11 01:27:25 EDT 1998

HALFORD, HALFUD
HALFORD or HALFUD, b.1790 Lawrence County, wife “Kiziah” b. NC
Ashley Waters — P.O. Box 982, DeRidder, LA 70634
waters [at] dtx [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 13:58:44 EDT 1998

TIDWELLS ,BYRDS
i’m looking for any TIDWELLS or BYRDS in tennessee or alabama
JIM L. TIDWELL — 16 mcafee lane, leoma, TN 38468
jtidwell [at] loretto [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 12:44:56 EDT 1998

EATON, RACKLEY
Searching for ancestors of George EATON married Martha RACKLEY 1829 Lawrence Co. Census say George born 1808 or 1810 SC but other EATONS in the area seem to come from NC. He moved to Wayne Co. TN by 1850 and died 1870-1880. Audrey Young, 1216 Academy Dr., Arlington, TX 76013
Audrey Young — 1216 Academy Drive, Arlington, TX 76013-2309
ryoung29 [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 11:09:20 EDT 1998

BRANDON, LYLES AND INMAN
I am researching the lineage of the BRANDON, LYLES, and INMAN families who lived in Lawrence Co. and the surrounding area from 1800-1900. Philip BRANDON was born in Alabama (?) 11 July 1811 and died in Lawerence Co. 11 April 1888. He is buried in Fuller’s Chapel cemetery in Lawrenceburg. On 02 November 1864 Philip married Mary Ann LYLES-INMAN in Nashville. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth LYLES. Mary Ann (possibly nicknamed Polly) had five children by her first husband, John C. INMAN. Thier names were James, Martha E., William J., Sarah and Mary E. INMAN. Philip BRANDON and Mary Ann had two sons together, John P. and Christopher C. BRANDON. Philip also had two daughters from a previous marriage, Susan J. and Mary E. who were living with him at least until the 1870 census in Lawrence Co. If you have any information concerning these families, we would love to hear from you.
Tracy Brandon-Thomas — P.O. Box 207, Portageville, MO 63873
dbran [at] jrwent [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 09:58:00 EDT 1998

COKER, JACKSON
I am researching my Great Grandparents, Vannie or Van COKER and Mary JACKSON, not sure if they were married in this county, but they had a son that lived here and married a Lucille BUSBY, daughter of Paul Jones BUSBY & Alice O. EMMERT……anyone with info I would be greatly appreciated.
Pam Podelski — 1820 Sutherland Dr. W., Palm Harbor, FL 34683-3451
zanegrey [at] gate [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Jul 5 20:32:28 EDT 1998

MCCLAIN
I would like to know if a DANIEL MCCLAIN in Lawrence Co.Tenn, is the son of WILLIAM THOMAS MCCLAIN? Any information on thisfamily will be appreciated.
Sarah Kerr — 155 Allen Dr # 71, Lumberton, TX 77657
styne [at] webtv [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 16:18:33 EDT 1998

BIVINS
Looking for info on Aly M. BIVINS, believe him to be son of Abraham BIVINS and wife Mary. They may have come from NC to Lawrece county. Also looking for info on Aly’s offspring. His oldest son, DeWitt Clinton BIVINS had daughters, Dovey A., Martha, & Dora P. Do not know who they married. DeWitt’s sons names were John A. & William R. Do not have any info on them either. Aly’s third son William Taylor BIVINS had first marriage to Mattie Ann COOPER, they had son Nattie E. BIVINS. Would like to find info on Nattie and would also like info on his mother Mattie COOPER’s people. Would appreciate any help. Have much BIVINS info to share, especially on Aly’s second son Cornelius Alan “Babe” BIVINS and on third son William Taylor BIVINS second marriage to Polly Ann SMITH. Polly was the daughter of Capel Bird SMITH and Martha Eveline FRANKS. Have much Lawrence county SMITH info.
Pat McGee — Pat McGee, Welsh, LA 70591
PatMcGEE [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 16:15:27 EDT 1998

COSSEY
I am searching for Frederick and Martha COSSEY on the 1850 Lawrence Co., TN Census. Can someone help me? Also, John and Susan COSSEY. Thanks in advance.
Alice Albright
albright [at] apip [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Jul 1 01:55:11 EDT 1998

COSSEY, HARTWICK
Looking for John COSSEY possibly spelled CASSEY or COSEY. He was in Lawrence Co.TN in 1830. Also looking for Leonard HARTWICK who was also in Lawrence CO. in 1830. I need to know if they were still there in 1840, and 1850. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Clyde Cossey clcossey [at] alltel [dot] net
Clyde Cossey — 15 South Session Road, Conway, AR 72032
clcossey [at] alltel [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Jun 30 13:29:44 EDT 1998

HUNT, SMITH, PAIN
Researching fam. Daniel HUNT b. 1794 NC & wife Charlott Smith b. 1797 NC m. 1816 Barren Co.,KY. Mov to Lawrence Co.,TN by 1819 along with Joseph Smith Sr. family. Are all on 1820-1830 census. Daniel & Charlott dau. Nancy Catherine Hunt m. 1841 to Daniel Pain and they moved to Ripley Co., MO. When did Joseph Smith die? Daniel & Charlott Hunt still on 1850 census, gone by 1860. Would like to correspond with others on these familes. Glad to share.
Pamela Geisler Smith
pamandgar [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Jun 28 20:18:16 EDT 1998

BRANDON, LILES/LYLES
I am researching the lineage of the BRANDON and LILES families of Lawrence Co. Phillip BRANDON b. 11 July 1811, d. 11 April 1888. He had two daughters from a previous marriage to an unknown spouse. (Susan J. Brandon b. 1832 and Mary E. Brandon b. 1855) He married Mary Ann LILES 02 Nov. 1864 in Nashville, dau. of William LILES and Elizabeth HAMILTON. Mary Ann, who may have been nicknamed Polly, was first married to John C. INMAN. Phillip and Mary Ann had two sons, John Phillip BRANDON b. 12 June 1868 and Christopher C. BRANDON b. 1876. Phillip lived in Lawrenceburg from abt. 1868 til 1888 when he died. The LILES family was living in Lawrence Co. from at least 1840. We have found no record that Phillip lived there before the marriage. If anyone has any information, no matter how little, we would appreciate hearing from you. We are also willing to share information that we have.
Tracy Brandon-Thomas — P.O. Box 207, Portageville, MO 63873
dbran [at] jrwent [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 10:09:23 EDT 1998

LARUE
Searching for decendants of my grandfather, JAMES MADISON LARUE, SON OF JOHN CARMAN LARUE. JAMES MADISON LARUE was born in 1822 and had the following children: JAMES WILLIAM LARUE, married JOSEPHINE WESTBROOK (my grandparents); JOSIAH LARUE married Molly Braybane; LEVI LARUE married Jemima Burrow; JOHN F. LARUE married Mary Adeline Capley; CLARISSA FRANCES LARUE married Allen Talley; ISSAC LARUE married Catherine Fain; MARY JANE LARUE; MILTON LARUE and ALBERT EDWARD LARUE Married Mary Dorcus Sartin. Any information will be greatly appreciated
Bill LaRue — 11002 Cranbrook, Houston, TX 77042
dadlarue [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 18:01:35 EDT 1998

STEVENS, LARUE
Searching for decendants of FRANCES STEVENS and JAMES WILLIAM LARUE. FRANCES STEVENS was married to my grandfather, JAMES WILLIAM (BILL) LARUE born in 1850. It is believed they had 2 sons named George and Ike and possibly a daughter named Molly LaRue. Any information will be appreciated.
Bill LaRue — 11002 Cranbrook, Houston, TX 77042
dadlarue [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 17:37:07 EDT 1998

BARBER, LARUE
Searching for decendants of ELIZA BARBER and JAMES WILLIAM LARUE. ELIZA BARBER was married to my grandfather, JAMES WILLIAM (BILL) LARUE born in 1850. It is believed they had 2 sons named George and Ike and possibly a daughter named Molly LaRue. Any information will be appreciated.
Bill LaRue — 11002 Cranbrook, Houston, TX 77042
dadlarue [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Jun 25 17:22:24 EDT 1998