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COSTLOW, COSTELOW
I am researching Mary COSTLOW she was head of household Lawrence, TN in the 1830 census. I am also researching her son John Hardiman COSTLOW(also COSTELOW)who was born in TN 1821. If any one has any info., I would love to hear from you! Thank you in advance!
Amy Patrick
amylee78 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Dec 26 13:27:34 MST 2000

BAILEY, KELLY, JOHNSON, HOPSON, WILLIAMS, SIMPKINS
Looking for information on a Martha Hopson born 1830 TN, first husband a Simpkins. She is in 1860 VBC AR census, also there is John Bailey of Lawrence Co TN with first wife Pernisa Kelly also from Lawrence Co TN. In 1870 VBC AR census Martha is married to John Bailey. 1860 Martha Hopson Simpkins has a Marshall P Johnson age 6 male living with her. 1870 John Bailey has Mahala Johnson age 17 female living with him. There is also a connection to Williams, Chance, McDonald families. Mary hlm [at] qtm [dot] net
Mary
hlm [at] qtm [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Dec 29 22:43:00 MST 2000

THOMAS, SUDDERTH, WILLINGHAM, MILLER
I am searching for information on my great grand parents, HENRY CLAY THOMAS and VICTORIA ADELINE SUDDERTH and their ancestors. Henry Clay Thomas was born in HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA on August 01, 1856. Victoria Adeline Sudderth was born in SUGAR HILL near BUFORD, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA on October 18, 1860. Henry Clay Thomas and Victoria Adeline Sudderth were married in Gwinnett County, Georgia in October 16, 1879, where their first son, JAMES LEONARD THOMAS, was born in 1880. Henry Clay Thomas’s parents were JOHN THOMAS, who was born in HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA, and ELIZABETH ANN “BESSIE” (or BETSEY) WILLINGHAM, who was also born in Georgia. Victoria Adeline Sudderth’s parents were WILLIAM P. “TUT BILL” SUDDERTH, JR., born on April 03, 1822 in SUGAR HILL near BUFORD, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA and SARAH ANN MILLER, born on March 07, 1830 in BUFORD, GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA. William P. “Tut Bill” Sudderth, Jr. and Sarah Ann Miller were married September 17, 1853 in GWINNETT COUNTY, GEORGIA. From Gwinnette county bo
Carroll Ray Thomas
drt1972 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Dec 26 04:22:31 MST 2000

CLARK
Tring to lovate GLENDA SUE CLARK? b. abt. 1949. She had a brother DAVID.
;Sherry Adcox
SHAdcox [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Dec 23 19:50:56 MST 2000

KILBURN, WOMACK
Seeking the parents and siblings of Amos Kilburn, JR. and his wifeZilpha. The Kilburns were among the early first families of LawrenceCo. Also, seeking the Womack descendants that married to the Kilburnfamily. James Wiley Womack & Charles Womack whose parents were Davidand Elizabeth Womack. The Womacks were from Bedford Co.TN andarrived in Lawrence ca 1840’s.Both of these families left Lawrence ca 1858 and moved to Scott Co.AR where they are enumerated on the 1860 census.Will exchange info.
Eleanor Edmondson — 2803 Byron Avenue, Odessa, TX 79762
genpics [at] iopener [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Dec 15 14:10:38 MST 2000

MOORE
Searching for ancestors of MOORE (Sherman Berlie 7/31/18, Dezzie Savannah 6/01/21, Eva Mae 7/08/23, and Lowell Hollis 8/13/27). Looking for connections with MOORE in Fayette, Perry, and Winston Counties of Alabama.
Michael C. Moore — 3747 Brookwood Drive, Cookeville, TN 38501-0707
enfield_1857 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Dec 13 16:00:02 MST 2000

ROSS, SALLEE
Searching for more information on: Sidney Johnston ROSS who married Mary M. SALLEE in Lawrence County, TN, July 4, 1899. I had thought Sidney’s parents were from Stewart, Houston county, TN, but have seen many ROSS names in Lawrence County. Does anyone in that county have a family tree that includes Sidney J. ROSS?
A.. Ross Heinle
1for1 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Dec 11 08:24:05 MST 2000

REOGAS, DENNIS
I am searching for information on the parents of Emma REOGAS; she had two brothers that I know of, John and Joe. John had one daughter that I know of and lived in West Point TN. Joe had one son that I know of and lived in Florence AL. Emma married William T. DENNIS, the lived in West Point TN and had nine children,Joe,Charlie, Earl,Mittie,Cora, Lena, Katie, Alice and Rose.
Joe Dennis
a282hcwo [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Dec 9 07:01:57 MST 2000

EVANS, CURTIS
Josiah G. Evans was b. abt. 1827 in TN. Married Martha M. Curtis March 22, 1849 in Lawrence County. Moved to Wayne Co., TN btw. 1855 & 1861. Sisters of Josiah were Nancy Jane and Cathrine Evans. It is thought that Josiah’s father was Berry T. Evans. This is unconfirmed. Does anyone know the parents of Josiah G. Evans or Martha M. Curtis? I will be happy to exchange info.
Jamie Evans
evansj1955 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 8 20:09:15 MST 2000

SPRINGER,BUSBEE
Seeking info. on the family of George A. Springer who married Lizzie L. Busby Dec. 23 1885 in Lawrence Co., TN. My gggm was Lissie B. Springer, who resided in McNairy Co., TN and Prentiss Co., MS. Is this her marriage record? Any info on Springers of Lawrence or McNairy Co. welcome. Thanks.
Karla
knc4159 [at] AOL [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 8 19:48:51 MST 2000

MIDWELL,SKIVER
I am looking for any info on James Midwell who married Elizabeth Skiver May 5,1844.Elizabeth was 26 and James was 27.Some confusion with Midwell surname,it is not Madewell.But some think it is misspelled.Any help will be appreciated.
Karen Midwell
karenm [at] cswnet [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 8 07:26:04 MST 2000

DRURY SMITH
Looking for any information on Drury SMITH, Lucinda SMITH, Myranda Ann Drury SMITH in Lawrence Co.
Ann Witten
avwit [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Dec 3 11:23:27 MST 2000

HICKS/PENNY
Searching for Anderson J. Hicks in or around Lawrence/Giles Co. TN. early 1800’s. Found in Limestone Co. AL. on 1850 census. Married to Telisa (Lucy) Penny abt. 1842. Migrated from VA>TN>AL. Unk parents or siblings. Any info on Hicks or Penny’s in this area appreciated.
M.V. McKenize — 2057 County Road 728, Cullman, AL 35055
mvmckenz [at] powernet [dot] org
Submitted on Tue Nov 21 21:31:13 MST 2000

TIDWELL, WATSON
I am looking for information on the family of Mathilda Cathrine TIDWELL. I need husband and parents and siblings. I have daughter of Annettie Tidwell married to Robert L. WATSON. Mathilda died 1907 and is buried at Fall River Cemetery. Mathilda is my ggg grandmother. Pat
Pat
p_derringer [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Nov 20 12:45:39 MST 2000

COSTLOW, COSTELOW
I am researching Mary COSTLOW found in 1830 census as head of household. I am looking for any info. on her or other COSTLOW/COSTELOW’s in this area. If any one has any info. on this surname I would greatly appreciate anything you can tell me. Thank you.
Amy Patrick
amylee78 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Nov 20 09:30:05 MST 2000

GOWER,PENNINGTON
i am looking for info on the PENNINGTON and GOWER and CREWS families. My gmother is still living and her mother was born Willie Mae PENNINGTON. her parents were Jacob Wash PENNINGTON and Mallie GOWER. I have some info for Jacob but nothing but Mallie’s birth of april 1864,m. 12/17/1885 in Wayne Co. Tn and died in 1910 in lawrence co tn. She is my brick wall. Willie Mae was born in 1892 in Lawrence Co Tn and married Walter Barry CREWS. If you have any info on any of these surnames or individuals, any ino would be greatly appreciated.
TERESA HEFLIN — 2323 W COMET RD, CLINTON, OH 44216
HEFLINT [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Sun Nov 19 08:14:05 MST 2000

ATTKISSON, BROWN
Looking for ancesters of Ernest ATTKISSON and Lora BROWN.
Judy
lpn2848 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 15 18:13:21 MST 2000

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BRUTON
I am interested in the BRUTON Family that had a store near the Lawrence & Wayne County line, in the thirties. I believe the man’s name was James & the wife was Delia. Children Jim Frank, Lorene, Betty, Josephine, Margaret, Kenneth. Mrs. Bruton (Delia)was a LEE before marriage. I am trying to trace the LEE family also.
Janis B. Paul
janis [dot] h [at] mindspring [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 15 11:35:53 MST 2000

SELPH,SHARP,RAWDON,BOYCE
Looking for info on my great grandfather Jesse E. Brown Selph who settled in Gibson County, Tennessee though born in Alabama, or his sister, Fannie, who may have married a Levi Sharp and settled in Joplin, Missouri. Some indication in old notes indicate a history in the Flatwoods, Tennessee area and connected to Rawdon,Boyce,Howell families.
Lowrance
vetcop [at] home [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Nov 14 17:10:29 MST 2000

BRITTON,HARDIMAN,CHARLES,ELLIFF,RICHEY,REAGAN,TRIMBLE,WOODS,
I am searching for my ancestor’s of Lawrence Co.,Tenn. John Wilson Britton,married Susannah Woods Richey. Their son was Wilson Britton born ca.1813,in Giles Co.,Tenn.,& died after 1870 in Lawrence Co.,Tenn.. He married Elizabeth ? maiden name unknown. Their son was Edward Monroe Britton born ca.1847 & died July 28, 1922. He married Nancy Louisa Britton,a cousin! They had a dau., Fannie Bruce Britton, who married William Robert Hardiman.My Gr.Grandparent’s! They were buried at Bishop’s Chapel Cem.,near Loretta,Tn.. Their children were; Edward T.,Roy Alvin, Aubrey Floyd, Lena Pearl,Edna Brown, & my Grandmother, Wilma Louisa Hardiman. She married Dewey Emery Charles, they had 9 children. I’m also looking for data on my Richey,Reagan,& Trimble lines. Anyone with these same surnames,please contact me. I would be happy to share info. on them! My email address is llatham5 [at] bellsouth [dot] net William Latham
William G. Latham
llatham5 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Nov 14 16:18:43 MST 2000

WILLIAM GLOVER, NANCY FIFENY (SIC)
I am researching for family tree the William Glover family and I am a bit confused. First what does the (sic) at end of Miss Fifeny mean? Srcond. There is a marriage list for the same date for a William Glover and Nancy Phifer in Gipson County that appears in the Limestone County Texas research papers. which one is correct in your qualified opinion? Richard
Richard Zeni
grasshopper19242000 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Nov 9 10:23:16 MST 2000

BOWEN,GREEN,REEVERS,SANDERS
looking for info on john baron bowen form july 1870-? and on nellie francis green from:august1881-?. trying to find out if her perants’s are william green & nancy elizabeth reeves. nancy’s mother was a sanders. thay where cherokee. any info on them would help thank’s .
jennifer bowen
leroy7810 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 8 23:26:20 MST 2000

SANDERS, RATLIFF
Nancy Jane RATLIFF (Born 3/22/l83l)Lawrence Co., Tenn. to William RATLIFF & Nancy BOYD(from So. Carolina) was sister of C. Cullen RATLIFF. Married James Monroe SANDERS(B-Ala) on l2/l6/l847 later Arkansas, moved to Texas in l861. Nancy J, James M. and C.C RATLIFF are buried along with their children and wives in Old Ft. Parker Cemetery outside of Groesbeck Texas. Interested in all the above surnames.Cemetery.
Merry Sanders — Merry Sanders, Groesbeck, TX 76642
Merrys70 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 8 14:54:52 MST 2000

DUNCAN
I am researching James DUNCAN who had three children by an unknown Cherokee Indian wife. The children’s names were Minnie DUNCAN (b.1892), Jessie James DUNCAN (1893)and Mattie DUNCAN (1896). They are all listed on the 1900 Census of Tennessee (Lawrence County), except for the mother. The woman listed as wife (Willie Manley) is not the three children’s mother, she is only the mother of Josie DUNCAN (1899). Willie married James in 1897, when she was 16 and he was 54. I cannot seem to find any information on his Cherokee wife. I need any information on these two (James or Cherokee wife) before or during 1896. Thanks
Carmen Vinson
CarmenVinson [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Nov 4 18:54:54 MST 2000

MEWBORN, NEWBORN, WEAVER
Looking for info on Benjamin A. J. MEWBORN/NEWBORN and David WEAVER who were in Lawrence Co. during the time period of 1880-1900. Benjamin was the son of Eli & Phebe MEWBORN/NEWBORN from Wayne Co. Benjamin married Alice Elizabeth WEAVER in 1888 in Lawrence Co. Any info would be appreciated.
Kathy Newborn Moore
mkmoore [at] grnco [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Nov 2 19:50:31 MST 2000

KIRK, KIRKSEY
Searching for info on family of Cinthy KIRK who married Jesse KIRKSEY . 6 April, 1835. Also, does anyone have info on Emely Jane KIRK, a name I came across while looking for Cinthy.Could they be sisters? Where did the KIRK family of Lawrence Co come from? Any info would be appreciatd.
Audrey Hamblett Kennedy
audreykennedy [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Oct 22 07:33:57 MDT 2000

JOHN RICHARD HELTON, NANCY BUOY OR BUIE
I am looking for information on John Richard Helton and his wife Nancy Buoy or Buie.
Martha Miller — 1776 Winston Drive, Memphis, TN 38127
mmmiller [at] memphis [dot] edu
Submitted on Thu Oct 19 10:52:01 MDT 2000

THOMPSON
Hi, in the 1850 census JORDAN OR JORDON THOMPSON and his wife MAHALA and their children: James M., William F, John W. Martha J., Charles, Thomas H., Sarah F., Ann E. and Virginia T.; were listed living in Lawrence Co., TN. I have a feeling they were there maybe as early as 1831. He was listed as having 500 acres of land. I know that some of the family were in Lauderdale Co., AL in the 1860s and then back in TN in the 1870s. If any of these names are familiar, please contact me. I have genealogy to share.
Sherry M. Rymer
sherry_m_rymer [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Oct 19 02:48:55 MDT 2000

BRASHEAR, BRESHER, BRASHEARS, ORR
I am trying to connect my ancestor to his family and lineage. He was Alfred BRASHEARS (sp. in 1850 Census), married to Margaret ORR, sister of Sample Orr. Married in Lawrenceburg, Sept 19, 1848 (spelled different way). Who was his father and mother, brothers, sisters,etc? May be related to BOSHEARS (ANOTHER spelling), but not sure. THANKS
K.A. Besheer
kbesheer [at] uswest [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Oct 17 17:55:51 MDT 2000

HOLLEY, GUTHRIE, YARBROUGH
Searching for 1910/1920 census information on Fred Edward HOLLEY as found in Lawrence County, TN. Fred married Dessie Mae GUTHRIE on November 23, 1919 in Lawrence County, TN. Fred Holley died on April 28, 1934 in Bonnertown, Lawrence County, TN. Fred is the son of Thomas Lon HOLLEY and Callie YARBROUGH.
Layne A. Holley
gunnerholley [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Oct 9 18:19:54 MDT 2000

LOVE, YOUNG
My ggggrandfather, Mathew Young LOVE was born in 1825 in Tennessee. There is a Mathew LOVE (possibly his father) listed on the Lawrence County 1830 Federal census index. I believe the middle name, YOUNG, is possibly his mothers maiden name. There are a number of YOUNGs also listed on the 1830 Federal census index. Is there anyway to view the entire 1830 Federal census for Lawrence County to see if Mathew Young LOVE is the son of Mathew LOVE? He would have been 5 years old in 1830. Thank you.
Barbara Naus
nausb [at] squared [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Oct 9 08:28:43 MDT 2000

ADKINS, JONES
GEORGE ADKINS AND REBECCA JONES WERE MARRIED IN LAWRENCE CO. FEB 17 1890. AT THE TIME GEORGE HAD CHILDERN. I AM TRYING TO FIND INFO ON THIS WIFE AND OTHER WIVES. ANYONE HAVE THESE NAMES IN THERE TREE?
PAM
PKAY48 [at] AOL [dot] COM
Submitted on Mon Oct 9 08:27:38 MDT 2000

JOHN WALLS DAUGHTRY
I am looking for any info concerning John Walls DAUGHTRY. He was born, lived and died in Lawrence Co. He is buried in Freeman Cemetery near Lawrenceburgh. His parents were Albert and Mary?. Anyone with any info about him, his family or his wife, please email me
T. Daughtry
Tdogtree59 [at] cs [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Oct 5 21:45:47 MDT 2000

CASEY, KAZEE
Searching for Jim R. CASEY b. TN m. Nancy HENSLEY b. TN. Children I know of are Joseph Franklin CASEY b. February 21, 1873 in TN d. May 30, 1950 in Cooke Co., TX; m. Mary Katherine WARREN; and Mollie CASEY m. ? Heath. Will share info! Thanks!
Kim Casey
casey [at] excelonline [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Oct 5 21:15:06 MDT 2000

BYNUM-CLOWDUS
The 1820 census reflects a Benjamin BYNUM in Lawrence County. In his household are two sons. One in the age group 16-26, and one in the age group 10-16. I believe one of these sons may have been named John BYNUM and he appears to have married a woman by the name of Betsy CLOWDUS. If anyone doing research in Tennessee finds a marriage document in regards to Bynum and Clowdus please let me know.
TJBynum
tjbynum [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Oct 5 20:07:24 MDT 2000

HICKS, MORRIS – LAWRENCE COUNTY
I am trying to locate anyone with information on the Hick’s family of Lawrence County Tennessee. My line comes through Thomas Hicks Jr and his wife Elizabeth Morris, both born in NC and were married in NC. This family moved to Lawrence Co., TN around shortly after 1850. Their children were David, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Mollie and Josephine.
Elaine Sheffield
tnheart [at] excite [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Oct 5 10:54:31 MDT 2000

CALLAHAN
I am looking for any info on my grandfather Weaver Joe Callahan Born April 11, 1911 in AL and died in Detroit MI in 1978. He was the son of Joseph Marion Callahan and Marjorie Lindsey.
Shannon Mayercik
mayercik [at] concentric [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Oct 3 07:28:19 MDT 2000