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JONES, CHRONISTER
Does anyone know who Willmi Carmi Jones was and why she was bound by court to Adam Chronister in 1821 as an orphan, and who her parents were?
Rebecca Mull
rmull [at] nerdshack [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Dec 27 12:31:21 CST 2007

BAYLESS, MABEL DELILAH
Mabel Delilah BAYLESS, I’m told was born in Tennessee. I don’t know which county. She was my Grandmother, came to Oregon as a young girl and married my Grandfather, James Wendell Dunn. She was born approximately at the turn of the century. She is said to be of indian heritage (French Canadian) on her mother’s side.
Debbie Trammel
dtrammel [at] peacehealth [dot] org
Submitted on Sat Dec 22 11:24:36 CST 2007

DALTON
I am searching for some Daltons that moved from Lawrence co. TN to MS. Manerva and Jonathan Dalton had the following kids:, William, John B, Joel A, Thomas E, and Mary. Manerva and kids are in the 1870 MS census. Jonathan died before 1869, probably in TN
Mary Orr — PO Box 1383, Bruce, MS 38915
sassy38915 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Fri Dec 21 20:16:00 CST 2007

WILSON
Any info on JAMES S WILSON who claims he enlisted in giles county tn in war of 1812.He died in mississippi and is burried at wilson cemetery-house ms.any inf appreciated 12/18/2007
David Dobbins
Watahshe [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu Dec 20 21:30:38 CST 2007

ADKINS, BAILEY
I am seeking info on my great grandfather Thomas Jefferson ADKINS. Also info on my grandmother Melinda BAILEY. They were from Lawrence county TN.
Tony Adkins
tedadkins [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Thu Dec 20 19:20:54 CST 2007

GREER
I’m looking for information on HOWELL GREER he was married to KATE TAYLER an they had a daughter named ISLA GREER
Gail
gbmeigs [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 28 16:51:50 CST 2007

DAVIS
Need parentage on Rachel Davis, married there 30Aug1837 to George Washington Boren. The bond was signed by George and a James DAvis. Was James her father or her brother. Thanks.
Phyllis Rhodes
phylpot [at] cebridge [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Nov 26 19:36:48 CST 2007

EZRA
Benjamin F. EZRA married Cora Etta CHAMBERS Sons Carrington born 2 Feb 1894 and Wiley Benjamin born 2 May 1898 looking for parents of Benjamin F. EZRA and his birth/marriage info Thank You!
LaDonna
ladonna_franke [at] suddenlink [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Nov 26 15:08:07 CST 2007

HENSLEY,NULL
looing for pedigree of Russell HENSLEY(1804) married in 1826 to Susan NULL(1808). need information on both surnames. They moved to Arkansas
Sharon Kingrey
kingreysark [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Nov 25 16:10:55 CST 2007

BENNS, BENN, BENS, COLLIER, WEIR
Looking for Jehu (Hugh) V. Benns living with H. W. COLLIER and family. Would like to know Jehu’s wife’s name-possible surname WEIR
Lacey Benns
lmb0108 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Nov 21 15:43:36 CST 2007

RITCHIE
I am looking for the obituary for Jane Murphy (b. 1794, Pittsylvania County, Virginia), married Robert Thomas Ritchie on 27 Dec 1817. Jane Ritchie lived in Maury and Marshall County. She died in 1838. Robert Thomas had land in Fulton.
A.B. Ritchie — 340 East 12th Street, Tucson, AZ 85701
abritchielaw [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Nov 19 15:57:26 CST 2007

WORTHAN
Trying to locate a Louisa Worthan, dob abt 1833, TN, who married a John Johnson in 1853 in Prairie Co., AR. They both were from TN.
Oleda Merrick
eomerrick [at] nts-online [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Nov 10 16:11:39 CST 2007

SMITH
Looking for William Rupert Smith born about 1812 in TN. He married Elizabeth Beacham 1834 in Lawrence Co, AL. Their eight sons were named, David Preston, George, John R, William Rupert, Franklin, Dudly, Henry Clay, Anderson H. It is thought his father was John Smith born between 1770-1790. If anyone has any of these names in their Smith Family names, maybe we are related. Patricia Ruskauff
Patricia Ruskauff
p_ruskauff [at] peoplepc [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Nov 4 18:41:30 CST 2007

WHITE, BAWHAW, BIVENS, THIGPEN
I am looking for info on Mahalia Jane White. She was the Daughter of John and Nancy Thigpen White of Lauderdale Al. I would love to hear from anyone
Frances White Reid
reiedhome [at] hiwaay [dot] net
Submitted on Sat Nov 3 11:53:49 CDT 2007

ROWLES
Looking for marriage and cemetery info for William P Rowles & family. He was a Methodist preacher, a doctor and a lawyer. Living in Lawerence Co TN in 1850. In 1860 his wife is in Massachusetts with one child.
Mike
michael [dot] wren [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Oct 29 10:07:00 CDT 2007

CRAIG,WHIPPLE, WORLEY OR WORLY, VOSS, ZINK
Lookining for genealogy info on these names. Primarily William L. Wipple and wife, Rachael Elizabeth Fox-Whipple. 4 daughters married, Craig. Worley or Worly, Voss, Zink. Any help would be greatly appreciated. B.J.Mason
B.J. Mason
desertlark99 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Oct 27 21:49:00 CDT 2007

HENDRIX
Is there a listing for the Dobbins Cemetery at Appleton avaible online? I am searching for any info on James HENDRIX or his wife Matlida.
Ed Hendrix
edhndrx [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat Oct 27 14:50:02 CDT 2007

CRAVEN,IVER
looking for info on craven family
smith craven
samc [at] pcsia [dot] net
Submitted on Fri Oct 26 16:46:43 CDT 2007

PHARRIS, FERRIS
I am looking for a ruben pharris b. abt 1797 in jackson co tenn, he d. bef 1840 in knox co tenn., he is said to be fullblooded cherokee
sandra taylor
catchafraud [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Submitted on Wed Oct 17 13:58:19 CDT 2007

CHRONISTER, GARRISON,JOHNSON,CARTER
My ggg-grandmother was Tinzy Greenville Garrison,born in 1808 and married to Adam Chronister in Lawrence Co, TN. I know her father was John Garrison and her mother’s name was Elizabeth, but would like to find out what her maiden name was and also if the Garrisons were part Cherokee. Tinzy’s son made applicaton to Guion Miller rolls, claiming he was 1/4 Cherokee but was rejected because he couldn’t establish proof of his ancestry and didn’t know what the Indian names were. His application does say that Tinzy’s mother was a Hall. I also am Looking for an A. Carter of Cherokee heritage, born about 1828 with a wife named Lucie and at least two daughters names of Lydia Ann Feebe Carter and Drucilla.
Rebecca Mull
rmull [at] nerdshack [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Oct 15 00:40:51 CDT 2007

H3> FRENCH I am trying to trace any descendents of my great great uncle James Jason FRENCH who was buried in Shaw Cemetary in Lawrenceburg in 1917. His wife Mary (nee SINDEN) was also buried there in 1937. James was born in Penhurst Sussex England in 1843, and my grandfather often told us about the uncle who worked his passage to America on a coal boat. The last the family heard of James he said he was breeding horses,but why contact was lost after that I have no idea. I am hoping some of his family stayed in the area, it would be lovely to hear from them. Kind regards, Kay
Kay Cooper-Lewis
kayc136 [at] hotmail [dot] com
Submitted on Sun Oct 14 18:47:29 CDT 2007

WILLIAM GILES LUMPKINS
My Great-Grandfather, William G. Lumpkins was a Civil War soldier. Any additional information about him or his unit would be appreciated. Thank you.
Jerry Lumpkins
Jdlumpshiloh [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Oct 14 02:37:49 CDT 2007

GEORGE (BUSTER ) MERRITT HILLHOUSE
George ( Buster ) Merritt Hillhouse was my Grandfather. Any history about him would be deeply appreciated. Thank you.
Jerry Lumpkins
Jdlumpshiloh [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Oct 14 02:39:56 CDT 2007

WESTBROOKS,NORA
looking for information on Nora Brewer Westbrooks. she was married to Oscar Westbrooks. they had six children. I belive she died around 1937 or 36. she was my great aunt. Please contact Margie at samsonz4 [at] yahoo [dot] com
marjorie brewer
samsonz4 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Oct 10 12:28:20 CDT 2007

CRENSHAW
Marvin V CRENSHAW Junior
Kevin D Crenshaw
bob [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Oct 10 02:58:05 CDT 2007

BREWER,JOE ALLEN looking for any information on joe allen brewer, wife was mary holloway. they had three children, willie allen,herman and nora brewer. joe allen is belived to have passed away around 1941 or 42. not sure if this iformation is correct. also not sure of the county.I am sure at least one child (wille allen) was born in lawrence co. please contact margie at samsonz4 [at] yahoo [dot] com
marjorie brewer
samsonz4 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Wed Oct 10 12:23:40 CDT 2007

GEORGE WESLEY HOWELL
seeking information on george wesley howell born in year of 1852 in giles county tennessee later married ella prince ingiles county tennessee onseptember 24 1885 dont know anymore about him would appreciate any info on him i am his great great great grandaughter thanks
christine howell richter — 40 owens road , Five Points, Tennesse, TN 38457
www [dot] moandcuddles [at] yahoo [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Oct 9 19:10:40 CDT 2007

FOSTERS, BUIES, PIGGS, CUMMINGS
I am looking for pictures of Joel Jackson and Julia Ann Foster, and pictures of thier decendants, and information on any of the above listed families in Summertown, and Lawerence County.
Sandy Daniel
nkadaniel [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Tue Oct 9 22:58:44 CDT 2007

FARLEY
Looking for a will for John Farley, found in Lawrence Co., AL on the 1830 census or information on Henry F Farley who had 2 daughters while he lived there. Mary Ann Jane in 1818 and Elmira Susan in 1820. His wife was Nancy Ellen White.
Becky
ebcdecatur [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Oct 8 17:44:16 CDT 2007

YARBROUGH, TOUNGETT
My great grandfather O.P. Toungett was buried in the Yarbrough Cemetery on Weakley Creek Rd. in 1898. Are there any Yarbrough descendents of those buried there in Lawrence County today? The cemetery is in really bad shape and something needs to be done to restore it. Allen Toungette
Allen Toungette
maryallen123 [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Oct 7 21:02:23 CDT 2007

ALFRED M HUDSON
Alfred M. Hudson
Alton Ray Binkley — 3327 Goodland Rd., Nasnville, TN 37211
arbinkley [at] comcast [dot] net
Submitted on Sun Oct 7 21:03:58 CDT 2007