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Gary L. Chronister Tue Dec 31 15:14:51 1996
Looking form information concerning THOMAS J. CHRONISTER (may be spelled Cronester or Cranester) born 2/24/1827 in Lancaster Co. I am seeking any birth, census, tax information, etc. that would shed light on Thomas’ parents, siblings, occupation of his father, etc. I believe his father was named Adam, but need more verification and additional information. Thomas was a veteran of the 2nd Arkansas Volunteer Calvary, Company I. He died 6/23/1912 and is buried in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. I would be happy to exchange any information with interested parties. Thanks in advance for your help. Sincerely, Gary L. Chronister

Willie Staggs Mon Dec 30 07:36:10 1996
When did Anderson Staggs die and where is he buried? I think that he died around 1900 and is buried in Lawrence co or Wayne county.

Janice Hurlburt Mon Dec 30 08:13:45 1996
Looking for any info. on Wilson CLIFTON, born 1807 and his wife Sarah WELCH, born 1811 in Lawrence Co., married in 1827 near Lawrenceburgh. Their children were Thomas, Theopholis, John, Augustus, James, William, Mary, Diana, and Sarah. Moved to Missouri around 1842, then to Texas with brother John’s family in 1845.

Gary Chronister Sat Dec 28 18:21:54 1996
I am looking for information to help determine the parents of Thomas J. Chronister born 2/24/1827 in Lawrence Co. Tennessee. I believe his father was named Adam but would like other verification. Any information regarding Thomas and his family would be deeply appreciated. Thomas is my great grandfather and is now buried in Hartshorne, Oklahoma. He was a civil war veteran of the 2nd Arkansas Volunteer Calvary (Union). Thanks in advance for any assistance that can be provided. Sincerely, Gary L. Chronister

Mary Thorpe Fri Dec 27 11:29:00 1996
I am looking for the genealogy of Benjamin Totten, settler in Obion County, and ancestors fromKnox County.

Johnnye Totty Wed Dec 25 07:47:25 1996
According to the 1880 census of Independence Co. Ark my ancestor Thomas Manuel was born in Tenn. about 1838. I find thomas Manuel age 12 in 1850 census of Lawrence Co. Does anyone have any information on this Thomas Manuel? Any information will be appreciated. I will share info.

Selena Jackson Sat Dec 21 11:49:06 1996
subject: Davidson Co. Dec. 21, 1996 1:44p.m. sjackson [at] usit [dot] net Warren I’m am searching for any information on Robert Emmett Warren Jr, He married a Edith ??, and am told by family that he is now deceased. He was the son of Dr. Robert E. Warren and Ella Brown Warren. Dr. Warren was a Ear, nose and throat doctor, was told after his retirement they moved to Nashville. Dr. Warren is buried at Woodlawn Cem in Nashville. Anyone who has ant information on his son, Robert E. Warren Jr. would be greatly appreciated. Am doing research on the Warren Name, out of John B. Warren, we have relatives that moved to Davidson Co, if you can help on those also…….thanks

Mary Lou Reed Tue Dec 17 23:36:13 1996
I am looking for anyone with information on Thomas T BYRD and Sady DOWNS m Lawrence County TN> 4/15/1818. It is beleived he migrated from NC. I have no information other than this. There were 3 Thomas Byrds gfather father and son. THOMAS AND SADY had a daughter Elvira Carolyn Moore, m John Kirk Byrd his dates are b 9/13/1827 d. 2/7/1891. Anyone with information to share, please contact MaryLReed [at] aol [dot] com Thank you

Mary Lou Reed Wed Dec 18 01:02:58 1996
BYRD would anyone know if the William BYRD b 1832 m Nancy MILAN b.1814, would William be a brother to John Kirk BYRD b. 1827? Anyone having information on the BYRD family please contact me at MaryLReed [at] aol [dot] com thank you

Jim Cochran Sun Dec 15 23:14:56 1996
CUTBIRTH I am trying to connect George Cutbirth to Benjamin Cutbirth Sr. Benjamin helped to organize the county of Maury in 1807 after moving here from Carter Co. TN. In 1809 he is in the Cherokee lands (N Alabama) and is ordered off. He has a son named Daniel. (after D Boone)Daniel shows up in the 1820 Giles Co census. George is in the 1840 Giles Co census. He was born about 1800. In 1850 George is in Lawrence Co. and has a son named Daniel. Would like any info on either of Benjamin’s son’s families (Ben Jr, and Daniel Boone Cutbirth) Thank you in advance.

Norman l Flippo Sat Dec 14 20:57:55 1996
I am researching the Flippo Family and related individuals. I am particulary interested in finding out who my (3rd) great grand father (Henry Flippo born Abt 1796) and mother (Margret Smith born Abt 1790) parents and Grand parents and brothers and sisters were. My name is Norman L. Flippo Jr., I live at 1212 glencove Richardson, Texas 75080. My father is Norman L. Flippo Sr. his father Norman Adams, his father Walter Arthur his Father Wiley B. His Father Patrick and his father Henry. I beleive Henry came from North Carolina. I know they lived in Lawerence, Tn and had 8 children their between 1819-1842. I have listed their eight children below. Currently, I have linked over 2800 indivduals to my entire tree with other grand parents which include the family names Carter, Flippo, Gillespie, Kitchens, Smith, Skillern, Pollock, Teaque, Williams, Willis and Wisdom. All of the Flippo’s listed herein with the exception of Henry were born in Lawerence, Tn. Most of the Flippo’s in my direct line moved to Ft. Worth, Tx. I am Searching for Ancestor & Decendant History, Stories, Pictures of (1st Family) Henry Flippo Born Abt 1796\died 5\7\1858 in North Carolina, married to Margret Smith Born abt 1790 died 7\14\65 and their children their (8) children: (i) Martha Born (“B”) 1819, (ii)Patrick born march 7, 1822, (iii) Hezeriah Born 1828, (iv) Lucy J. Born 1829 married John Surrat, (v) Joseph N Born 1832, (vi) Setsy Born 1835, (vii) Gardner born 1838, (viii) Eliza Born 1842 married James C. Williams; and Searching for Ancestor & Decendant History, Stories, Pictures of (2nd Family) Patrick Flippo Born March 7, 1822 married to Rebecca Emiline Skillern Born Feb 27, 1826 and their 10 children: (i) Anderson Skillern born Jan 28, 1848 died March 6, 1913 married to Sally Gibson, (ii) Henry Born Oct 9, 1849, married to Martha Victoria Skillern, (iii) Alfred M. Born Oct 19, 1851 died March 9, 1950 married to Donna Alice Chambers, (iv) Wiley B. S. Bron Dec 30, 1853 married to Rebecca Susannah Pollack, (v) Joseph N. Born Dec 19, 1855 died Dec 25, 1856, (vi) Lancy Jane Born Feb 16, 1858 married to Fincis C. Wisdom, (vii) John Ira Born June 24, 1860 married Joanna Elizabeth North, (viii) David S. born Aug 20, 1862, (ix) Mary Elizabeth born Aug 20, 1865 married William Gallager North, (x) Milas Reppey Born Oct 4, 1867 married Lucy Icy Dial; and Searching for Ancestor & Decendant History, Stories, Pictures of (3rd Family) Anderson Skillern Flippo Born Jan 28, 1848 married to Sarah A Gibson born Aug16, 1851 and their 7 children: (i) David S. born June 25, 1873 married to Carrie L. Josephine Clay, (ii) Letitia Maud Born March 18, 1876, (iii) John G. Born May 22, 1878, (iv) Elizabeth Emma Born Sept 16, 1881 married Joe Edwards, (v) Lucy V. born Oct 9, 1883 married W.B. Helton, (vi) Patrick A. Born Feb 18, 1885 married W.A. Speck, (vii) Basil Anderson Born Aug 22, 1887 Married Ina Nichols; and Searching for ancestor & Decendant History, Stories, Pictures of (4th Family) Alfred M Flippo Born Oct 19, 1851 married Donna Mary Alice Chambers born April 9, 1857 and their 9 children; (i) Ella born Dec 29, 1887 married W. Press Luker, (ii) Lula Mae born July 30, 1877 married to John Ira North, (iii) Anna Crawford Born Aug 24, 1884 married Garnet Tolbert Bailey, (iv) Sally Born Dec 15, 1890 married Charles Strugis, (v) Edmond H. born 21, 1882 married Madge Workman, (vi) Josephine born Sept 30, 1894 not married, (vii) Lloyd Farris Born april 4, 1898, married Rose Ella Crumps, (viii) Diasy Lee Born 1900 Married A.E. (Ray) Firman, (ix) Lilly Edna Born Jan 15, 1880 married Forrest Christian. If I mabe of help please contact me. If you have any information that may be of help please contact me at e-mail Flippo [at] swbell [dot] net or snail mail 1212 glencove Richardson, Tx 75080 my phone number is 972-231-6789.

Diane Burgin Thu Dec 5 16:19:21 1996
Looking for birth of my ggrandmother Mary Apolonia Sawinski (later known as Pauline Reith after name change) Bible records show her as being born in Lawrenceburg, TN Feb.9, 1878. Have not been able to verify. Thanks!

Martha Tanner Fri Nov 29 20:59:37 1996
James CURRY Sr b abt 1739 married Margaret James CURRY Jr b abt 1760/1775 VA married Margaret ‘Peggy’ GARNER James CURRY III May 1800 Pittsylvania Co VA – Jun 1876 Coryell Co TX. Married Elizabeth Runnels GARNER Oct 1805 – Apr 1898. Researching Curry/Currey/Garner/Greham/Hines/Liles/Ramsey/Kirkpatrick/ Blackburn

Jo Carolyn Beebe Sat Nov 30 18:58:17 1996
George and Nancy GRISHAM moved to Lawrence Co from Lancaster Co VA. George died in Lawrence Co in 1852. Was Andrew Jackson “Jack” GRISHAM b in VA in 1815 one of George’s sons?

Linda Carpenter Tue Nov 19 21:46:39 1996
POWERS-I am researching the Durham family. Sophronia Durham (15 Nov.1869-18 May 1954) married William J. Powers(4 May 1863- 3 Dec. 1942) 12 Apr.1892 in Sumner County, Tn. They are buried at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., Tn. I would like info on this family. I will share information. Please email.

Mary Ellen Crabb Ledford Tue Nov 19 23:09:47 1996
Looking for families of CRABB who wish to attend CRABB FAMILY REUNION in Tx June 21 22 1996. Any one wishing survey/questionnaire/invitation mailed to them, email me your complete mailing address. ALL CRABBs are invited. Strong TN. roots, Giles Co.; Lawrence Co. and Hardin Co.

Jim Collett Thu Nov 21 21:50:23 1996
Looking for information about the MURRAY Family. John L MURRY b. Oct 1828 Lawrence County TN. m. Ruth WOOD dt unk. d. Clarksville Johnson County AR. HIs Father was James MURRAY of NC.

Chris Allen Mon Nov 25 09:08:25 1996
I seek information on the ALLEN family of Lawrence County, TN. In particular, I am looking for information, etc. on Richard Henry Allen (b1794-d?) and his two wives; one named Mary Ford Mayfield Allen. Also seek the offspring of Richard Henry Allen’s two marriages, including historical information on Richard Henry Allen’s two known sons, William B. Allen and Samuel Houston Allen. I am looking for a possible third son named Richard Bethel Allen, born 1835 in Giles County, TN who later moved to Corinth, MS and Arkansas. I am also looking for any information on Richard Henry Allen’s parents Daniel Allen and Alathea Hale Allen. I undestand there may be books on the life and times of William B. Allen, especially his service and heroic death during the Mexican War. I am willing to pay for copies of information or will trade for information in Washington, D.C., where I work. Thanks in advance for any help you may offer. Chris Allen

Wanda Armstrong Sun Nov 24 15:51:35 1996
Am looking for parents of Wm. C. Counce. He reportedly married and died in Lawrence Co., Tn. Rumor has parents as Wm. Counce Sr and Mary Counce.

Pat M. Mahan Wed Nov 27 02:37:34 1996
Thomas SANDY m 1798, Rowan Co NC, Margaret WILLIAMS. Is this the Margaret SANDY, age 26-45, 1820 Giles Co TN? Is Joseph SANDY, born 1802- 1806 NC, their son? Joseph is in Giles Co TN 1830, Lawrence Co TN 1840, Limestone Co AL 1850, Lawrence Co TN 1860 & 1870, dies 1871, in Lawrence Co TN. Joseph m (1) about 1824, possibly in Giles Co TN, Sarah ( -?- ) born 1808, TN, dies 1850-1852, in Limestone Co AL. Joseph m (2) 1853, Limestone Co AL Sarah PATTERSON born 1816, AL/SC, last located 1880 Census, Lawrence Co TN. Are Sarah PATTERSON and Malinda PATTERSON who married William Henry SANDY, Sr, 1847 Limestone Co AL, related? William Henry SANDY born 1829, TN, is a son of Joseph and (1) Sarah ( -?- ).

Chris Allen Fri Nov 29 11:27:18 1996
I seek information on Richard Henry ALLEN (b1794 died ?) and his sons William B. Allen and Samuel Houston Allen. I am looking for information on R.H. Allen’s offspring from both of his marriages and a full list of the siblings of William B. Allen and Samuel H. Allen. I am also very interested in obtaining information on William and Samuel’s service in the Mexican War, particularly first-hand accounts of the fights the “Lawrenceburg Blues” were involved in. I work in Washington, D.C. and am very willing to trade Lawrence County information for research in the National Archives or the DAR library. My e-mail is ccallen [at] mofo [dot] com. Thanks, Chris Allen

Martha Pierce Sun Nov 17 10:48:07 1996
Lacher’s came to Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN around 1875. Kathryn Lacher married Saney Willard Hicks 1894. Hicks was the son of David Rule Hicks and Sarah A. Cothran. Sarah was the daughter of Eli Cothran and Mary Lee Morris. The Cothran’s were from Lewis and Lawrence Co., TN. I have them back to 1860.I need help on the Cothran’s and Lacher’s. I have the Hicks back to NC 1776.

Mary Ellen Ledford Wed Nov 13 08:43:21 1996
Who can help with families of Elizabeth HORNE born 1828 Tn died 1878 Prentiss Co. Ms, dau of John HORN d 1848 and Nancy HALL d after 1870. Elizabeth md William P CRABB Dec 12 1850 Lawrence Co.Tn and they had children:Allie Daney born 1851/4 died 1923 Tx md 1870 in Giles Co. Tn Willian KENNEMER…..no solid proof she was child of William and Elizabeth, however the following children were in 1870 census of Hardin Co. Tn:James Moore born 1852 Giles Co.Tn d 1929 Tx md Mattie STOVALL; Rutha born 1853 Tn d bef 1903 md Joshua Callie MANSElLL; Rusey/Rosey b 1854 Ms d 1922 Ms md Christopher Columbus LESTER; Mary “Polly” born 1856 Ms d aft 1909 md 1878 James Marion LEE; Nancy b 1858 Ms d bef 1884 MS?? md 1877 Doc Allen Arthur GENTRY; Perry or Paul Asberry b 1860 Ms d 1931 near Chewalla, Tn md 1879 Mary Rebecca FINLEY; William T (Taylor?? or Thomas???) b 1862 Ms md 1893 Martha Ellen HARVEY; John A(Anderson or Andrew???) born 1864 Ms d bef 1936 Ar md 1889 Martha Ann JOHNSON; Joseph M (Moore???) born 1867 Hardin Co. Tn d agt 1880 Ms??; Sarah Elizabeth b 1869 Hardin Co.Tn d 1955 Ar md/1 E M PLAXCO; md/2 BLEDSOE; md/3 Charles Wesley HANCOCK; George b 1870 Hardin Co.Tn d bef 1880 possibly Tn. Will answer all letters. Am researching Horne and Crabb diligently.

William Mitchell Wed Nov 13 10:26:08 1996
Searching for grandfather. Have a suspect in Lawrence Co. 1880 Census. Robert N. Mitchell, age 6,in 1880, son of T.H. Mitchell.If he married an Orena (maybe last name Lowery)about 1887-1890, then I might have found them. Can you help? They migrated to Oklahoma, on the Cherokee Strip about 1889-1890. Had two sons,my father, Robert Arnold Mitchell, about 1890 in Oklahoma, and Franklin Mitchell, my uncle, about 1895.

Dale Pollock Tue Nov 12 00:26:34 1996
Seeking data/contacts with descendants of Henry POLLOCK and Mary KIRKMAN, Lawrence and adjacent counties. Thanks!

Mary Ellen Ledford Fri Nov 8 22:11:30 1996
Need help with families of William Joseph Crabb born 1853 Lawrence Co. Tn died possibly before 1880 in Prentiss Co. Ms. He was son of James Hurd Crabb and Dicey Elizabeth Brashears. Married Pollie Ann Hathcock 1872 in Ms. Who can help??? Am interested in ALL CRABBs in Lawrence Co. Tn. and/or Horne/Brashears/Rogers

Bobby J. Wadsworth Thu Nov 7 22:59:23 1996
GEE, HAMMONS — Found Lawrence County marriage record for one Thomas GEE to Elizabeth HAMMONS, 29 May 1818. This date fits the genealogy of my Thomas GEE (born c1796 NC; died 1866 Macon Co., MO) who married an Elizabeth (surname unknown) in TN at about that time. She was born c1796 SC; died 1872 Macon Co., MO. If you have additional information on either of these surnames in Lawrence County, please contact me. Thanks!

James E. Stockton Wed Nov 6 19:42:48 1996
I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone that could provide information about Douglas Hayden Stockton, my g-g-grandfather. He married Emily Bumpas in Lawrenceburg 25 Sep. 1819. He died sometime around Apr. 1836. I particularly am interested in the cause of death and the buriel site. However, any information will be welcome and greatly appreciated.

Jerri McCoy Mon Nov 4 12:53:59 1996
Searching for earlier info on James McCOY, b abt 1807 TN or NC. He m. abt 1830 TN to Jane BUSBY, b 4 Oct 1812 TN, dau of Stephen BUSBY and Sally HALE of Lawrence Co, TN. (Jane had a brother Stephen who m. Margaret McLean.) James and Jane McCOY had ch: William Mattison b 1831 TN; John Wesley b 1833 d 1835; Sarah Margaret b 1835 TN; Eliza Jane b 1838 TN; Elizabeth b 1841 TN; Rufus Henderson b 1843 Lawrence Co, TN; Cyntha Ann b 1846 Lawrence Co, TN; Amanda Catherine b 1848 Lawrence Co, TN; James Franklin b 1851 d 1858 MO; and Stephen Samuel b 1854 MO. The family moved to Barry Co, MO between 1850-1854, where James d 12 Jul 1860, and Jane d 6 Apr 1858. Family is in the 1840 and 1850 census for Lawrence Co, TN. Any help greatly appreciated!

Zandra Fri Nov 1 18:46:05 1996
I’m looking for the marriage record of John Walker to Rosa Alma Staggs, married about 1914.

Carey Rogers Sun Oct 27 20:28:53 1996
BENTLEY, Lebrucy. (b. ca 1815 Tennessee d. 1894 AL). Searching for information on the family of this woman. I do not know her husbands name or her maiden name but there are other Bentleys in Lawrence and Giles County during this time period. She lived n Limestone County AL from at least 1850 until her death in 1894. Any info is appreciated.

Odette Batik Sun Oct 27 22:38:36 1996
I’m researching my grandmother’s family – her mother was Nannie Belle Durrett (born 6/3/1879). My great grandmother’s father was Joseph Durret and mother was Louisa White. I’m seeking information about Louisa White’s parents. My grandmother says her parents were killed in the Civil War when Louisa was very young – I’d really love to know who they were.

David J. Montgomery Sat Oct 26 07:37:29 1996
I am looking for information about Peter H. Montgomery. According to the information available from Missouri Certificate of Death Peter was born July 29, 1834 in Lawrence County Tennessee. >From Missouri Census Peter indicates that he was born in Lawrence County Tennessee and that the birthplace of both his father and mother was Georgia. I have not been able to obtain the names of his father and mother. Any information about Peter would be appreciated.

Ron Fisher rfisher [at] bbdoatl [dot] com Tue Oct 22 15:02:53 1996
Searching for any information about a NICHOLAS FISHER of Hickman County, 1820. Was he the Nicholas Fisher Jr. who was born in South Carolina, the son of Nicholas Fisher Sr. from Greenville County in the late 1700’s? Also looking for parents of ROBERT FISHER, who according to the 1850 and 1860 South Carolina census, was born in Tennessee around 1822. Robert Fisher lived in Greenville County in 1850. I have information on scores of upper South Carolina Fishers 1790-1996 to share.

Doug Berryhill Sun Oct 13 14:41:04 1996
I would love to compare notes with anyone researching the BERRYHILL family in Lawrence County. Several years ago I put together a little book on the family that is in the library in Lawrenceburg, but there are big gaps that need filling, and no doubt some errors that need correcting.

Carl Phillips Sat Oct 12 13:57:36 1996
QUILLEN-PHILLIPS Seeking any information on these early settlers. John PHILLIPS, better known as Jack, married Sarah QUILLEN and lived in Maury County about 1810 to 1816. It is believed that Jack’s father was also John PHILLIPS and may have lived here before statehood. Jack and Sarah later lived in Lawrence Co until about 1828 when they moved to Center Star, AL.

Carl Phillips Thu Oct 10 19:03:25 1996
Seeking parents of John PHILLIPS born 1784 in NC but believed to have been in the area of present Lawrence, Maury or Giles Counties. In 1813 he lived in Lawrence Co. Married Sarah QUILLEN about 1810.

Bill Darnell Sun Oct 6 07:45:44 1996
I would like any information on the DARNELL families, their associated families, any family tales, good or bad, any other information anyone might have.

Rod Pennington Fri Oct 4 05:48:53 1996
Would enjoy sharing info with other researchers of the Jacob PENNINGTON line of Lawrence Co., TN. Jacob, originally from SC, settled on the Big Buffalo R. in Lawrence Co. some time around 1812. His children included Isaac, William, Abraham, David, and Moses, all early settlers of Lawrence Co. Also had daughters Mary BURNS and Elizabeth MATHEWS. My line goes back to Isaac’s son James Jackson PENNINGTON, my gr. gr. grandfather, for whom the airfield at Lawrenceburg is named. Also seek info on VOSS and EMERSON, families allied with the PENNINGTONS.