Lewis County Archived Queries for 2001
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These queries were archived on 17 January 2002.
DUNCAN, HINSON Do you have County Court records for the latter part of the year 1925? It was a trial concerning Jesse Richard Duncan. Also, do you have land deed records? I am interested in one for John A. Hinson. The land was on Indian Creek. Thank You, Opal Hinson
Opal Hinson
Hins346@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jan 16 12:59:36 MST 2002
THURMAN, ROSS I am interested in locating my aunt Mary Janet ROSS THURMAN or her daughter, Mary Jane THURMAN, whom I believe live/lived in the Hohenwald area. Any help provided in locating either of them, or information about either person, will be greatly appreciated. If a mailing address or phone number is available for either person, please forward same to me. They may be able to provide critical information about the Ross family history. Thanks much!
Pete Ross — 1665 Sneffels St., Montrose, CO 81401
pmross@frontier.net
Submitted on Sun Jan 13 18:10:37 MST 2002
DUKE I am looking for a birth certificate for Benjamin Franklin DUKE, b. 1829, Maury Co., TN. I also need census of 1830, 1840, 1850 for Benjamin (Sr.) and Mordecai DUKE, both in Maury Co., TN (with children’s ages). Can you tell me where I could find these? Thank you.
Kathy Riddick
riddick@nwark.com
Submitted on Fri Jan 11 13:01:25 MST 2002
CLENDENIN Charles CLENDENIN estate settled in Lewis County Probate Court (1848-49). Can find no burial site; does anyone have any document with this name on it? Land transfer somewhere.
Ann Clendenin Greer;
anngreer@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jan 5 10:53:02 MST 2002
DABBS Seeking ANY information on STEVE HURST DABBS and wife JOANN POTTER DABBS and son LONNIE WELCH DABBS that are buried in the BETTY BASTIN CEMETERY in LEWIS Co. Tn. Also willing to do look-ups in Lewis, Wayne and Perry Co. Tn. Thanks, Shirley Dabbs DuPont
SHIRLEY DABBS DUPONT
— 151 Royal Oaks, Hohenwald, TN 38462
shirley_dupont@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Jan 5 07:54:36 MST 2002
HAYNES, SPEARS My great-grandfather, Calvin Lafayette Spears, married Dora Eugene Haynes in Lewis County on January 16, 1879, but is he listed as Hyatt Spears in the marriage records. I am looking for my great grandmother, Dora’s, parents’ names.
Teddy Adams
teddya1@knology.net
Submitted on Thu Jan 3 14:59:17 MST 2002
THARP Is there a Riverside Cemetery in Lewis County? I need information on the burial location of Sam THARP reportedly buried in Riverside Cemetery. Info on other THARPS appreciated.
William Tharp
ttoo155@cs.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 28 09:10:41 MST 2001
BOYD, WELLS, BOID Need parents of Susannah BOYD (Boid) who married Enos WELLS Maury Co., but lived in Lewis Co. in the 1850 census. They moved on to
Orange Co. Indiana. Enos was from a Quaker family. I should like to know if there was a Quaker settlement in Lewis County.
Jane Sarles
janesarles@home.com
Submitted on Sat Dec 15 21:14:02 MST 2001
TURNBOW I am descended from Calvin TURNBOW. His mother was Jane TURNBOW, with his grandfather being George TURNBOW. I heard that there was a court document in which his grandfather, George, swore Calvin was his grandson. Does anyone know which type of court such a document would be in? orphans? family? The family lived in Lewis County for many years. Calvin was born about 1834.
Sincerely, Judy Cobin, Norwalk, Connecticut
Judy Cobin
jcnorwalk@prodigy.net
Submitted on Fri Nov 16 01:33:46 MST 2001
CHURCHWELL, WISE Gary W. Wise has posted information on Anderson Churchwell and his son, Jonathan Brown Churchwell. If Gary W. Wise happens to view this query please contact me. Anderson Churchwell was my gggfather, just wondering if Gary Wise is a Churchwell desc also. Thanks Grover Pope
Grover Pope — 319 E. Parkview St., Dyersburg, TN 38024
gcapope@usit.net
Submitted on Fri Nov 2 20:14:37 MST 2001
BASTIN, GIST I am looking for any information, or maybe some one who could get a
birth certificate on either or all of the following: William Collins Bastin b: Feb 4,1892 in Hohenwald, his father was Thomas Johnson Bastin and his mother was Fannie Gist (information from SS Form 5). William moved to Gary, Indiana I’d say about 1910. I will be more than willing to pay any reasonable cost to get this information. Thanks so much, Linda
Linda
kdill@charter.net
Submitted on Thu Oct 25 00:39:21 MDT 2001
HOOD Isn’t there anyone that can do an obituary look-up?? I need the obituary of Shirley HOOD-she died in Hohenwald on January 12, 1991, at her home. She died of a heart attack. Isn’t there someone in that town that can help?? Thanks
Vernie G. Smith
bralbubo4@digitalexp.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 20 05:46:15 MDT 2001
BAILEY, HOUZE Seeking information on Henry E. BAILEY. Born 1852 in Lewis Co. (I think!) Married Rachel Houze in 1868.
Jerry Bailey
jerry-bailey@home.com
Submitted on Thu Oct 18 15:24:25 MDT 2001
BOSHIERS, JAMES Looking for Census information 1850 on Boshiers. My gggrandfather was born in N.C. but I believe lived most of his life in Lewis Co. His father died and left will in Lewis Co. That would be James Boshears (Boshiers). Can you give me what ever information any one may have.Thank-you
BJ Phillips
bettyphillipsb@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 13 09:33:37 MDT 2001
CODY: TN>VA Seeking information on David L. CODY Sr. (b. ca. 1828 VA) and Charity ___?(b. TN ca. 1824) married in Lewis Co., TN 8 May 1845. Children as of 1850 census; Sarah J. CODY age 4, William G. CODY age 3 and Mary F. CODY age 1. Who are David and Charity’s parents? Are there any other children? Did they remove to Arkansas?
S. Thompson
earlgrey@voyager.net
Submitted on Thu Oct 11 00:22:36 MDT 2001
MORGAN Looking for the birth record of James C. Jones Morgan born July 7, 1848 in North Columbia, TN – county seat for Maury. I want to find the parents it shows on the certificate or whatever has this information on. Thank you for your help in Lewis, TN The query does not show how to get this to North Columbia, TN. Where can I obtain information on this?
Michele Galny
galny@tca.net
Submitted on Tue Oct 9 07:56:26 MDT 2001
RICKETS Seeking information on family of JOHN W. RICKETS (b.c 1813) and wife MARY W. (b. c 1818) married in Maury Co. in 1835. Found in 1850 census in Lewis Co with children WILLIAM A.(1837), CHARLES W.(1838), MELISA J. (1840), AND HENRIETTA (1849). Living with them were JAMES W. RICKETS age 24 and WILLIAM A RICKETS age 22, possible brothers of JOHN. Any information would be appreciated. John J. Ricketts Redondo Beach, CA 90278 qtcimi@aol.com
John J. Ricketts
qtcimi@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Oct 3 17:31:07 MDT 2001
WARREN I am searching for information on Stark WARREN I think he was born somewhere around 1885-1887. I’m not sure but I think his father was Hardin (hardy) warren. The only information that I have on him is that he married Frances Gadberry. thank you Barbara
Barbara Bullard
bbullard@1starnet.com
Submitted on Mon Oct 1 16:08:27 MDT 2001
BAYLES Hi, I am looking for info on David Bayles born 4/22/1833. I know that he married Maryann McCabe 4/1857 in so. Ill and died there. Any info would be helpful. This is a roadblock!! thanks Jody
jody boyles
jb340jb@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Oct 1 15:32:38 MDT 2001
HAYES, NEWTON I am searching for a HAYES – NEWTON connection in Lewis County TN.
waltv
waltv@earthlink.net
Submitted on Fri Sep 28 05:27:44 MDT 2001
HOLLAND I would like to locate Carlos and Lela Holland. He was once a minister at First Pentacoastal Church in Hohenwald. They have four children: Mac, Paul, Marilyn, and Carlene. Marilyn married Gary Hensley. Paul married Erlene Jackson. Mac married Kay Bates. Please send e-mail to kwaggerman@austin.rr.com
Kathy Lewis Waggerman — 8203 Landsman Drive, Austin, TX 78736
kwaggerman@austin.rr.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 23 18:02:47 MDT 2001
PACE, HELTON
jennifer helton
bweame@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 5 10:13:35 MDT 2001
MUEHLENTHALER Lewis MUEHLENTHALER, born in a train car in Lewis County, was my great uncle. I’m looking to see if there are any MUEHLENTHALER’s left in Tennessee. I hope to visit summer of 2002. Jake MUEHLENTHALER (born in Lewis County) was my grandpa.
Terri Muehlenthaler-Holmes — 8311 NW 30th court, Ankeny, IA 50021
brianholmes@home.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 4 19:13:45 MDT 2001
WOOD I am looking for The Frenilhausen WOOD family in 1870 Lewis County. His wife was named Nancy and should have children listed named Margaret, William, and John/James. His parents were Luther & Nancy Wood. Would also appreciate knowing where they are in 1860. Frenilhausen and Nancy married in 1866 so he should still be with his parents in 1860.
Ken Marcum
kmarcum@dnsonline.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 28 07:32:44 MDT 2001
HURD, POTTER, CARTER I am looking for African Americans who lived in Allens Creek, TN during the early 1900’s and would have known Bell Carter, Stokes Hurd, Henry Potter, Rosie Hurd, Myrtle Carter or Bill Carter. My father is Edward Hurd and he was born in Allens Creek in 1915 Thank you very much.
D Hurd
Email address is incorrect- Dawn, please contact me with your correct email address.
Submitted on Wed Aug 22 02:26:48 MDT 2001 <<never received corrected email address from Dawn Hurd.>>
CLENDENIN, HARRIS Charles CLENDENIN’s probate records are in Lewis County, filed by widow Frances HARRIS (remarried and widowed again) 1847. Can find no burial site for him, only later reference for her is Harris name with Clendenin children in 1850 Lawrence County census. Any help?
ann greer
anngreer@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 21 09:42:06 MDT 2001
HINSON There is a Hinson Cemetery on Highway 412 near the Lewis/Perry Co. line. Does anyone have a listing for it? If so, may I have a copy? Send to mmgoad@cableone.net Thanks, Margie
Margie Goad
mmgoad@cableone.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 19 19:16:32 MDT 2001
BURNS Thomas Jasper BURNS married Annie MATHENIE. date unknown. One of Thomas son’s was Shirely Burns who was born in 1907 in Bells, Lewis Co. This is what is on the social security application. If you know of this family please contact me.
Nancy Collins –5260 hwy 54, star city, AR 71667
bblnlmc@tds.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 16 12:55:33 MDT 2001
SMITH Jesse SMITH, Semion SMITH, Wiley SMITH – Looking for descendants and siblings of these three Smiths listed in Lewis County Census in 1880. Jesse Smith may have been Confederate Veteran of Biffle’s 19th Tennessee Calvary Regiment. Believe this family are ancestors of Jesse William Smith born in Lewis County, 13 June 1886. Jesse William migrated to Claiborne County, Mississippi before 1910. No other information is known of Jesse before he arrived in Mississippi.
Lois Champion Williamson — 101 Beaver Run, Vicksburg, MS 39180
loisw@prodigy.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 14 11:39:06 MDT 2001
NEELEY, NEELY
Looking for descendants of Robert Neeley (Born 1795 S.C.) marr. Mary: Children: Wm. H. Neeley (B.1818 Maury Co.-died 1850 Lawrence Co.) marr. Sarah A. Hines; James C. Neeley (B.1819 Maury Co.-died 1894 Hickman Co.) Marr. Rebecca Hines: John Neeley (B.1824) marr.Mary C. Hines: Thomas D. Neeley (B.1824-D.1886 Lawrence Co.) marr. Mary Ramsey: They are both buried in Lawrenceburg at City Cem: Caleb Neeley (B.1827) marr. Louisa Curry: George Neeley (B.1836) marr. Loucinda Seaton: Samuel Neeley (B. 1840) marr. Minerva Rutledge: Henderson Neeley (B.1836): Rhonda A. Neeley (B.1842); This family seemed to have settled around Hampshire in the Cathey’s Creek area. 1840 census in Maury Co: 1850 census in Lewis Co. 1850 census, some were in Lewis and some in Lawrence. May have been the parts of Maury, Lawrence, that was used to form Lewis in 1842.
Ova Lee Sawyer
OLSawyer@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 7 15:01:09 MDT 2001
JENNINGS, WHOOD, POLLOCK, KIRKMAN, MILLIKEN, TURNER, PATTON, LENTZ, CROWELL, FITE, HELLENGER/HEDENGER, FRALEY, BRESBOIS, ANGLISH, CARROLL, CARRELL, KIRK, AKIN, BAILEY, QUILLEN, HINSON, KELLY I am looking for all descendants of the following families that resided in Lewis Co, TN from the early 1800’s to the present:
DIRECT LINES:
Richard Jennings, b 1772 in Prince Edward Co, VA, died before 23 Jun 3 1858 in Lewis Co,TN , Father: Robert Jennings, Mother: Rachel ?Allen?, m 17 Nov 1798 in Prince Edward Co, VA to Elizabeth Whood, Parents: John And Catherine Whood of Prince Edward Co, VA. KNOWN CHILDREN: James W Jennings, Sarah Anne Jennings, Martha Ann Jennings
Henry Pollock, b 1772 in MD, d between 1850-1860 in Lawrence Co, TN, Parents unknown, m 10 Aug 1792 in Guilford Co, NC to Mary Kirkman, parents not proven. KNOWN CHILDREN: John Pollock, William Pollock, James K Pollock, Daniel Pollock, David D Pollock, Elisha Pollock, Jonathon Pollock, Mary Pollock, Amy? Pollock. I have extensive information on the Pollock family. Descendants moved into Lewis Co, TN.
Robert Milliken, Jr, born about 1772 in Orange Co, NC, d 26 Nov 1857 in Lawrence Co, TN, Parent: Robert and Jane Milliken, married 5 May 1809 in Orange Co, NC to Christian Turner, b 1775-1780 in Orange Co, NC, d 1840-1850 in Lawrence Co, TN, Parents: James Turner & Mary Patton. KNOWN CHILDREN: Turner Milliken, Charles C Milliken, Harbison (may be William Harbison) Milliken. These descendants moved to Lewis Co, TN.
George Lentz, born 2 Dec 1792 in Rowan Co, NC, died 29 Mar 1844 in Lewis Co,TN, Parents: Benjamin Lentz and Rosanna Fite (both died in Bedford Co, TN), married about 1811 most likely in Rowan Co, NC to Catherine Crowell Keeling/Keelin, b 1792 in Rowan Co, NC, died after 1850 possibly in Lewis Co, TN, Parents: Peter Crowell and Mary Fraley. She is a sister of the Elizabeth Crowell who marries Jacob Fite. KNOWN CHILDREN: Wilson Lentz, Isaac Lentz, Levi Lentz. Descendants lived in Lewis Co, TN.
Jacob Fite, b 16 Apr 1791 in Rowan Co, NC, died 17 Dec 1854 in Lawrence Co, TN (He may have died in Lewis Co, TN. Some estate papers were found in Lawrence Co but 1850, 1860, 1870 censuses show Lewis Co.), Parents: Peter Fite Jr and Barbara Hellenger/Hedenger, married Elizabeth Crowell, b 10 Apr 1804 in Rowan Co, NC, died 17 Apr 1891 in Lewis Co, TN, Parents: Peter Crowell and Mary Fraley. She is a sister of the Catherine Crowell who marries George Lentz. KNOWN CHILDREN: Mary Ann Fite, Elias J Fite, Wesley A Fite, Arrena Fite, Jacob Fite, Jr, William Fletcher Fite, Henry Pinkney Fite, Peter Francis Fite, James Kalvin Fite, Sarah Elizabeth Fite, Leory Douglas Fite. Descendants lived in Lewis Co, TN. Some later moved to AR and OK.
August Bresbois, b 25 Dec 1882 in Alsace-Lorraine, France, d 22 Dec 1968 in Linden, Perry Co, TN, Parents: Peter Bresbois & Vanentina Anglish, m 21 Jan 1900 in Lewis Co, TN to Melvina M Carroll, b 1875 in Lewis Co, TN, d Jun 1945 in Hohenwald, Lewis Co, TN, Parents: Andrew Carroll and Sarah Jane Quillen. KNOWN CHILDREN: Gertie Bresbois, Turner Bresbois, Alice Bresbois, Rosa, Bresbois Jessie May Bresbois, Esther Marie Bresbois, Bertha Bresbois, Grace Bresbois, Pauline Bresbois, Gusta Bresbois
Young Kirk, b 7 Feb 1787 in Orange Co, NC, d 28 Mar 1850 in Lewis Co, TN, parents unknown, married (1) ??Catherine Akin??, b 20 Jun 1787 in SC, died before 1833 in Lawrence Co, TN, KNOWN CHILDREN: Cynthy Kirk, Peter Akin Kirk, Hugh Cain Kirk, Stephen S Kirk, Robert Hunnell Kirk, Martha J Kirk. Descendants eventually scattered to TX, OK, AR and points west. Some did stay in the Lawrence/Lewis Co areas. Young Kirk married again in 1833 (2) Frances Anne Bailey, b 27 Feb 1807 in VA, d 27 Sept 1873 in Lawrence Co, TN. KNOWN CHILDREN: Lucy A Kirk, Frances Carolyn Kirk, Mary Lucy Kirk, Rachel Louisa Kirk, William Young Kirk, Nancy Eviline Kirk, William H Kirk, Lewis C Kirk. Descendants eventually scattered to TX, OK, AR and points west. Some did stay in the Lawrence/Lewis Co areas.
Andrew Carroll, born 1835 in TN, death date unknown, Parents: (Andrew) Sterling Carroll and (Nancy) Anne Kelly, married 5 Feb 1857 in Lewis Co, TN to Sarah Jane Quillen, b 1839, Lewis Co, TN, died 1928, Lewis Co, TN, Parents: William Quillen & Jane Hinson.
KNOWN CHILDREN: John Thomas Carroll, Elizabeth J Carroll, Mary Ann Carroll, William Andrew Carroll, Martha Caroline Carroll, Joshua D Carroll, Commodore Lee Carroll, Willis Lee Carroll, Lafayette Carroll, Melvina M Carroll, James Melvin Carroll. Descendants stayed in the Lewis Co area.
William Quillen, b 1806-1807, d after 1880 probably in Lewis Co, TN, married Jane Hinson, b 1805-1807 in Montgomery Co?, NC, d 17 Apr 1881 in Hohenwald, Lewis CO, TN, Parents: Meril Hinson and Sarah ???. KNOWN CHILDREN: Merrill Quillen, Thomas Quillen, William Quillen, Sarah Jane Quillen, James Quillen, Willis Quillen, Lafayette Quillen, John Quillen.
Stephen Carrell, b 17 Jul 1787 in GA, d 27 Feb 1846 in Lawrence Co, TN, Parents; Charles & Mary Carrell, maried 1 April 1810 in Murphreesboro, Rutherford CO, TN to Anne Locke, b 10 Dec 1792 in Rowan Co, NC, d 4 Nov 1866 in Lawrence Co, TN, Parents: Francis Locke (son of Brig. General Matthew Locke of NC, Rev War General & Mary Brandon) and Blanche Rutherford (daughter of Brig. General Griffith Rutherford of NC, Rev War General & Mary Graham). KNOWN CHILDREN: Charles Carrell, Francis L L Carrell, Mary Carrell, James Carrell, Stephen Alexander Carrell, Anne Carrell, William Carrell, Matthew Locke Carrell, John Carrell, Margaret Blanche Carrell, Netwon Addison Carrell, Asa Carrell. These children and their descendants settled in Lewis Co and some eventually moved to points west.
COLLATERAL LINES:
Several Lewis Co familes married into my main lines. I do have some information on the following lines: Larkin Hensley and Margaret Hinson descendants Daniel Baker and his descendants John Churchwell and Susan Elizabeth Duckworth . I am always willing to exchange information.
Cheryl Zelek — 103 Wordsmith Court, Cary, NC 27511-6811
zelek@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 4 12:35:16 MDT 2001
MILAM, HERMAN My name is Brigette Milam I am trying to research my father’s family on his fathers side. My fathers name is Ray Franklin Milam, he was born Dec. 5, 1951 to Opal Lorraine Milam. He has told me that his father died before he was born and his mother died when he was 5 and he doesn’t know any information that would help me. All he has is a picture of his father.
Brigette Milam — P.O. Box 379, Waynesboro, TN 38485
Email address is incorrect- Brigette, please contact me with your correct email address.
Submitted on Sat Aug 4 04:55:57 MDT 2001
FLANIGAN Seeking information on Flanigan family who lived in Lewis Co. in early 1900’s, and moved to Maury County. A daughter, Doris Flanigan, was married to Ashley Burns at one time.
Joe Burns
jmburns@mlec.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 4 00:52:48 MDT 2001
SPEARS, LYNCH I am searching for any information on the Hasten SPEARS family of Lewis County, Tennessee. I am related through Nicholas V. (Great Grandson of Hasten SPEARS). Nicholas V. SPEARS married Malinda LYNCH, in Hickman County, Tennessee on April 9, 1876. Anyone with any information on this family, please email me. I am especially looking for information on Nicholas V. and Malinda (LYNCH) SPEARS. I am trying to do a Family Tree for my Children and Grandchildren (Great & Great- Great Grandchildren of Nicholas V. and Malinda Spears). I have been searching for this entire family for over six years, and just found them one week ago today. Your help with this would be greatly appreciated. Please do not send me attachments, as I cannot open them. Thank you, and God Bless.
Joyce Spears-Wafford — 1661 Northcrest Drive # 26, Crescent City, CA 95531
JDWafford@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 29 23:21:29 MDT 2001
KNIGHTEN I need any information about Wavey KNIGHTEN. 09/30/1913 – 11/30/1991. I may be related.
stacy
S_Ell@compaq.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 28 13:09:02 MDT 2001
TATUM Anyone out there searching Valentine TATUM who was married to Annie HALEY
Jean Tatum
jjjtatum@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 26 06:51:40 MDT 2001
DOWNEY Anyone having info on the DOWNEY family, TN Lewis Cty. possible moved there from Russellville, Alabama or Muscle Shoals, Alabama. John Isaac Downey married Emma Arnold? and had several children: Jesse, Marshall, Jonas, Clara, Guy, Howard. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Linda Downey Wood
ftpoldnew@cs.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 25 21:23:15 MDT 2001
DOWNEY, ARNOLD Seeking info on the DOWNEY and ARNOLD families have links to Lewis County TN. Leaving the Russellville Alabama area and residing in Lewis county
Linda Downey Wood
ftpoldnew@cs.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 22 22:01:18 MDT 2001
BARTLETT, BREWER I am interested in locating relatives of Steve Brewer and wife Lillie Thomason Brewer, William Bartlett and wife Martha McCutcheon Bartlett. They all resided in Lewis County TN around 1896. Any information is appreciated.
P. Mayberry
Email address is incorrect- please contact me with your correct email address.
Submitted on Sun Jul 22 12:01:39 MDT 2001
BROWN, RANY Looking for information on the following people; W.E. Brown married Nora Rany ( middle name of Nora could have been Leanna. date March 5, 1891; Any information on these Browns from Hickman, Perry or Gibson counties would be appreciated.
Linda Hamilton — 1175 road 177 route 8, box 156a, carthage, MS 39051
everettewallace@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 18 09:49:56 MDT 2001
ROSSON, BRUCE Isaac Hiram Rosson ..1957 died buried Downey Cemetery ….. information on his burial place, Downey Cemetery….would like to know where it is and possibly a directional location
Sheila Rosson Berube — 24 Reece drive, ofallon, MO 63366
sheilaberube@msn.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 16 18:42:35 MDT 2001
COOPER Paris Cooper, July 11, 1819 MAURY COUNTY TN, November 09, 1903 LITTLE BETHEL CEMETERY – CEDAR HILL, DALLAS, TEXAS Elizabeth Jane Cooper October 03, 1819 FRANKLIN- WILLIAMSON COUNTY TN November 04, 1903 LITTLE BETHEL CEMETERY – CEDAR HILL, DALLAS, TEXAS married: September 24, 1840 MAURY COUNTY TN BY REV. HARTWELL BROWN, EMEC I would like to find written documentation on these events. I am willing to pay for your time.
Gary Cooper — P.O. Box 244, Kennedale, TX 76060
motrcop@home.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 8 20:27:13 MDT 2001
BROWN, GOODMAN, FRENCH INFO NEEDED ON; ANN (BROWN )FRENCH MARRIED TOMMY
COMMADORE FRENCH IN
1917. INFO NEEDED ON NORA OR NOAH BROWN AND BUD BROWN
. INEZ BROWN AND
LIVING RELATIVES OF BROWN AND FRENCHS. ANN’S NAME MAY
HAVE BEEN
LEANNIER BROWN. HER MOTHER WAS MARRIED TO MARTIN BARBER
BEFORE
MARRYING MR. BROWN.
LINDA HAMILTON — 1175 road 177 route 8, box 156a, carthage,
MS 39051
everettewallace@aol.com
Submitted on
Tue Jul 3 14:32:00 MDT 2001
HARPER I am looking for any person that come from John Harper’s line. John married Martha Duncan. Their son Argle is my father. I am interested in any reply. Thanks.
Shirley Sue Harper Taylor — Shirley S. Taylor, McKenzie, TN 38201
ShirleyTnfan@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Jun 30 10:23:20 MDT 2001
ELLIOTT George Elliott of Lake City, Tn. is looking for any info on G’father: JAMES J. (Big Red) ELLIOTT b7-05-1843/d12-16-1920. Married to Minervah Jane (Maggie) Clotfelter 7-28-1884. Parents of Ross, Arthur, Nora, James, Price, Ethel and his dad Jessie Wade Elliott of Lake City, Tn. Buried in Vasper Missionary Baptist Church cemetery on 25W north in Cambell County. We know nothing about his background. Rumors have it that he got off a train out of ky. in or around Lake City, Tn. and stayed. Does anyone have any info: parents, siblings or where we may start looking? E-mail me….thanks so much!
Ginny Elliott
gme@glasgow-ky.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 20 23:18:51 MDT 2001
SELPH, RAWDON Can anyone tell me if there is a cemetery called Trace Creek Cemetery
in Lewis county and if so, where it is? Looking for the burial place
of Tabitha Selph Rawdon who died in 1900.
Also looking for any Selphs or Selfs on any census in Lewis county
since 1860.
Anita
vetcop@home.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 15 21:20:21 MDT 2001
CARTER, LANE I would like to request a look up please. I found Daniel Carter & Tabitha J. Lane in the 1900 census in lewis co. but can not find them any where else. they were married in Hickman Co. 4-23-1876. also daniel was from lewis co. around HOHENWALD, Tenn. he was born 1852 pre. the 1900 census I cant find him and don’t know his parents name where there any Carter’s in the 1850-60-70-80-90- census any help would be grateful also his mother was born in ky. pre 1900 census. thanks janie janieintucson@qwest.net
Janie
janieintucson@qwest.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 11 23:57:26 MDT 2001
PEAVYHOUSE, FLOYD Nancy Ann TIDWELL-1st married PEAVYHOUSE-2nd married FLOYD (my 5th great grandmother) born 17 Sept. 1839 Tn died 8 Aug 1917 Lewis Co. buried at Lynch Cemetery. Can anyone tell me where this cemetery is? Would like to exchange information about this family.
Charlotte Arwood
har4char@hotmail.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 11 16:48:36 MDT 2001
MURPHREE This is a request for info on James Daniel MURPHREE. Born in Hickman co. in 1846 and died 1893. He was a veteran of some sort, but I don’t know of what. His grave and that of his son Stephen is situated on our property in Lewis county Tennessee.
Randall Felske
fenderman219@hotmail.com
Submitted on Mon Jun 4 21:05:25 MDT 2001
CLAY, DEAN, DEEN, GRIMES, HARRIS, RICKETTS, WESTBROOK I’m looking for info about the family of James Henry DEEN or DEAN (1854-1928) & wife Sarah Ellen (Sallie) GRIMES DEEN (1857-1927). They married 1874 in Lewis County. James was the son of James B. DEEN & Louisa D. WESTBROOK and Sallie the daughter of Levi Carroll GRIMES & Margaret Elenora (Nelly) RICKETTS GRIMES. James & Sallie are buried in Palestine Cem. Children included: Louisa Ellen Victoria DEAN (1881-1965), James C. Marion DEAN (1886-1908) bur. Palestine Cem., Edward Davis DEAN (1888-1914) bur. Palestine Cem., Robert E. Lee DEAN (1884-1907) bur. Lankford Cem. “killed by his brother Marion”, Annie M. DEAN (1890-?). According to her death notice thanks Shirley!),Sallie was blind for 36 years at the time of her death, and was survived by 2 daughters:Mrs. CLAY & Mrs. Lee HARRIS. Which daughter is which? Were there other children? Is anyone else researching the lines of Levi & Nelly GRIMES and James B. & Louisa D. DEEN? Both couples are my great(x3) grandparents and I am very willing to exchange information!
David Jones
dajones@klondyke.net
Submitted on Mon Jun 4 12:22:44 MDT 2001
CANTRELL, NEIGHBORS Wish to exchange data on James K Polk Cantrell born Mar 1854 Tn died 2 Mar 1929 Gordonsburg Lewis County ,Tn. Married Adaline Surrella Neighbors. Does anyone have an Obituary they would share? Funeral Home record?Children? Any help greatly appreciated. Will share my data.
Dord
Dord@altavista.com
Submitted on Mon May 28 11:57:59 MDT 2001
STORY, RUNYONS I am looking for information of the William C. Story family who lived there in the mid 1800’s. He married Frances Runyons on 11 August 1842. Any infomation on this family would be appreciated.
Myra
myrastor@iswt.com
Submitted on Mon May 28 11:43:59 MDT 2001
MORRIS Looking for information about father of Milton H. MORRIS b 1840 d 1909 He had brother named J. Calvin Morris d 1862 and sister named Suphelia. Milton’s mother was Lucinda Whiteside daughter of Abrahm WHITESIDE. Also looking for father of Mary Lee Morris b. abt. 1834 and married (John) Eli COTHRAN in 1851. Thanks Robert BAIN
Robert Bain — 1300 Bob’s Lane, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
bobkat2@integrity.com
Submitted on Sat May 26 22:25:53 MDT 2001
PEERY, LUSK Seeking information about Benjamin Compton Peery and Sarah Lusk. They are listed on the 1850 census of Lewis County. Benjamin was the son of James Peery and Rhoda Compton of Hickman Co. Tn. He was born abt 1823 and married Sarah P. Lusk September 9, 1848. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Patsy Peery Taylor
PJPTaylor@aol.com
Submitted on Sat May 26 19:11:21 MDT 2001
WHITE, FRAZIER Ira D. White, d. 1908 Lawrence County, had a daughter named Melissa White, who married T. C. Frazier in 1873. Might have moved to Lewis County. Anybody have any info on this family? Have lots to share on Ira’s bunch.
Jody
jodyann@netease.net
Submitted on Sun May 13 17:26:59 MDT 2001
BROWN Looking for any information on my father. Would appreciate any information on Grady BROWN of Hohenwald Tenn. Mother told me he was Cherokee Indian? Maybe Choctaw.
Robert S. Record — 559 ENRIGHT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205
SLVERZ@AOL.COM
Submitted on Fri May 11 23:33:10 MDT 2001
SMITH Great Aunt and Grandmother searching for information on Tom Smith who was married to Vicie Lee (Lomax). Children – Maude, Sally, Martha, Ed,Harrison,Andy,Lizzie. Have some info, but searching for more. Just starting and anything would help. Please email any info or provide other sites. Thanks.
April Thompson — 3313 Ardis, Rowlett, TX 75088
athompson_bbbs@yahoo.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 25 19:10:26 MDT 2001
GRINDER, GRINER Wm.G. Griner/Grinder was supposedly married in Lewis County prior to 1830. He was born ca 1804 and the son of Robert Evans Griner/Grinder Sr. and Priscilla Knight. The name of the wife is unknown. It is the name of this first wife and child or children I am searching for. If anyone has information I have a good deal on Wm.G. after he left Tennessee and went to Texas I would share with interested parties. I can be reached at SRol786334@aol.com
Sara Rollins
SRol786334@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Apr 24 10:14:40 MDT 2001
SHARP In May, I will visit Lewis County, and I would like to get any information possible on James SHARP (1799-about 1860), who married Eliza Mayfield, and his father, John SHARP (who married Margaret Mayfield. They were listed as the earlies settlers of Lewis County. I am trying to find information on where there lived, and where they may be buried.
Dan La Rue
dannyjack1@yahoo.com
Submitted on Mon Apr 23 07:15:48 MDT 2001
BROWN Looking for information on Brown family
Robert
slvrz28@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Mar 31 14:53:26 MST 2001
SAUNDERS, SANDERS, REEVES, GREEN, BOWEN, DEWBERRY My name is: jenn BOWEN i’m of the 9th gen of BOWEN. my g-grand parents are: john BOWEN b ,1870 tenn d, 1910 tx. & nellie GREEN b,1881 d,?. john BOWEN is 6th gen of the BOWEN family. there is a robert in this line as to who he could be? he may of had been: john BOWEN’s bother or dad. nellie GREEN is of the 6th gen of: SAUNDERS/SANDERS family some of the lies that run in this family are: GOODSON, DUNCAN, REEVES, GREEN. SAUNDERS/SANDERS family was cherokee. my grand dad: leroyBOWEN was john and nellie’s son. b1910, d? tx.he was married to: mary DEWBERRY in 1927 tx. i have her full line to her family the DEWBERRY’s. her mother was :minnie JONES i need (minnie’s family line)in my family tree i’m finding my kin to be related to more then 1 time. some of the other names i have are: CHAMBERLIN (mary’s 1st. marriage) WOOLEY (minnie’s 2nd marriage?) GIBBS or GIBSON (nellie’s 2nd marriage) any 1 wanting to know or help out let me know.
jennifer bowen
b9675309jenny@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Mar 30 10:12:31 MST 2001
SALEM CHURCH OF CHRIST Am interested in information about this old church, including it’s location and if possible a scan of a picture of the church! A lot of old family members attended church here prior to 1940’s. Thanks!
Boyd Warren
LWA1040619@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Mar 29 09:41:49 MST 2001
POGUE, WHITESIDE Eli and Mary WHITESIDE POGUE are listed in the 1850 census of Lewis County, TN., with their children: Cynthia, Francis M.W., Samuel J., Rebecca J., Roena A. I am searching for any info. concerning this POGUE family. Please contact me at Catdar@aol.com, thank you.
Cathy Johnson — P.O. Box 337, Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Catdar@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Mar 27 06:38:38 MST 2001
BRIDGES, HENRY My great-grandfather named Risdon Baxter Bridges, daughter-Nancy Rebecca Bridges born April, 1905 in Lewis county. She was born in Allen Creek town or city, or road?I can’t find that city, I have the certificate of birth. I am also trying to find relatives to the Bridges name.My grandmother said the name was changed from “Bridger”. I do not know if this is true. Any help out there?
Daniel C. Field
honoriusiii@mindspring.com
Submitted on Wed Mar 21 18:17:57 MST 2001
CLARK Trying to locate GLENDA SUE CLARK..
Sherry Adcox
shadcox@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Mon Mar 19 09:44:15 MST 2001
REED Looking For the REED family of mid 19th Century Lewis County. Trying to find a researcher on this line. I have a Maxwell K. Reed and a Robert Reed. Both born in the early 1830’s. If you have information please contact me. I left this vague on purpose. 🙂
J.T.
iloveemail@email.com
Submitted on Thu Mar 8 16:30:01 MST 2001
WHITFIELD, MOORE Searching for Emma Whitfield who married Charlie Moore. Had two Children, Cynthia Jane Moore (circa 1890)and a son Allen Jackson Moore (born March 20, 1896) in Tennessee.Charlie Moore died at the age of 45 and Emma Whitfield Moore died at the age of 39. Children were young and went to live with relatives. Cynthia Jane Moore was living in Lynchburg West Va. in 1917.
Rhett
rhettanders@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Mar 5 22:06:27 MST 2001
COLEMAN, KELLY I am looking for info regarding Albert G. Coleman who was married to Nancy Kelly around 1843-1845 in Lewis Co. (Nancy dau. of Thomas S Kelly and Milinda?) I am descended from Albert and Nancy’s son Thomas Jefferson Coleman. LaVaughn Cummings, Troy, TN Obion Co.
LaVaughn Cummings
cummings@aeneas.net
Submitted on Sun Mar 4 18:41:45 MST 2001
AKERS I am looking for information on andrew Akers married to martha ?,greatgrandmother eva ann Akers born about 1889
Sheila
Sheilar54@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Feb 24 06:16:09 MST 2001
DURHAM, ADKINS I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT IS DOING A FAMILY TREE ON THESE NAMES. MY GRANDPARENTS WERE PFHYLEAMON DURHAM AND LUDIE MAE ADKINS DURHAM. ANY ONE THAT HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW. IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. GOD BLESS.
CHRISTIE ROBERTS — 671 WOOLWORTH LOOP, WAVERLY, TN 37185
rrrjcr@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri Feb 23 19:59:59 MST 2001
DALTON, GAMBILL,SLAUGHTER, TENNISON, DENSON, HERRIN, VOLENTINE, LAWSON, WILKINS I am looking for the parents of MARCUS LAFAYETTE DALTON. He was born October 14, 1819 in Tennessee and died November 8, 1870 in Palo Pinto County, Texas. He married LUCINDA GAMBILL. She was born June 6, 1819 in Logan County, Kentucky and died February 8, 1900 in Palo Pinto County, Texas. Her parents are WILLIAM GAMBILL and SARAH WARD. MARCUS LAFAYETTE DALTON and LUCINDA GAMBILL had the following children: WILLIAM CLEO DALTON, GEORGE DALTON, JOHN DALTON, CHARLIE A. DALTON, ROBERT S. DALTON who married MILLIE SLAUGHTER, GEORGE LEE DALTON who married LUVINA PARALEE TENNISON. SARAH DALTON who married A. L. Denson, MARY DALTON who married a HERRIN and JENNIE DALTON who married a VOLENTINE. These DALTON’S are buried at either Lu-Queen Cemetery or the Greenwood Cemetery in Palo Pinto County, Texas. I have other names that are in this family of DALTON’S, can anyone out there identify them? They are EFFIE DALTON, MARY ELIZABETH DALTON, EDLEY ANDERSON DALTON, VAUGHTY HENERYETTA GEN, NANCY JANE LAWSON, SAMUEL MARION
Hannah
HannahLsJ@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Feb 21 16:26:52 MST 2001
BROWN,WYRICK This email address bounces- Would Charlotte Young please contact me with a current address at your earliest convenience.
JOHN F. BROWN AND ANNA WYRICK were married in Lawrence Co. TN on May 26,1838. They were living in Lawrence Co. TN on the l850 census and in Lewis Co. in l860. Their children were Martha J, Sarah A, Henry, Margarett, James, Mary, Louis F., Etta. Would appreciate any information on this family. Etta also known as JULIA ETTA married in Fulton Co.Arkansas to Thomas B.Orr in l885.
Charlotte Young — Charlotte Young P.O. Box 759, Apache, OK 73006
9583ryoung@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Feb 19 20:25:09 MST 2001
DUNCAN Looking for any information on Oscar(?) Duncan of Hohenwald TN. He married my grandmother Vella Grove, in 1922(?)
Ted Duncan
ted.duncan@langley.af.mil
Submitted on Wed Feb 14 07:03:32 MST 2001
CREAMER, HENSLEY Does anyone have any info on James “Jim” Creamer (1862-1951). He was first married to Susan Louise Lynn, who died in 1902(?) and later married Altha ? (1882-1955). One of Jim and Altha’s daughters, Myrtle first married Frank? Goodman, and later married James Hensley. Not sure about her birth or death dates. Some or all of Jim and Altha’s children were Lena M., Josephine, George and Myrtle. If anyone has any info about Jim and Altha’s parents, children, etc. could you please let me know? I can’t find anything else about them besides this. Thanks in advance.
DH
dhnson_18@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun Feb 11 22:37:33 MST 2001
BELL, HALL Wm. H. BELL and Eliz. K. Hall his wife are listed in the 1860 census of Lewis Co. with 7 children. Valentine J. Bell and Mary Hall his wife are listed in the 1850 Lewis Co. census with with 5 children. I am seeking info on both of these brothers and their families. Other brothers may have been James, Moses, Elijah, Elijah, John N. and George. I will share any info I have.
Eva Myer — 808 Treeline Drive, Brandon, MS 39042
EMyer808@cs.com
Submitted on Thu Feb 8 20:10:08 MST 2001
NEELEY, NEELY I am looking for information on Robert Neeley who is listed on the 1850 Census in Lewis Co. I think he might be the father of James C. Neeley who was born in Maury Co about 1819. Later we think the part of Maury Co. he lived in became Lewis Co. He may have had sons,Caleb, William and Thomas.
Sarah Armistead
Arm6007@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Feb 5 15:45:13 MST 2001
GAULT, ADAMS I am looking for information on my grandmother Ruby Lee Gault.Birth-May 5,1915 Death-April 29,1963. Her father was Andrew Gault, Ithink her mother’s name was Tommie Lee but not sure.I live in KY. butcan’t seem to find where they came from, since she died 3 yearsbefore i was born and my father died when I was five. I am checkingsurrounding states, any help will be appreciated.
Faith Pullam
faith_pullam21@hotmail.com
Submitted on Wed Jan 31 18:34:29 MST 2001
CARTER, LANE Looking for Daniel Carter -m- Tabitha Jane Lane married 4-23-1876: children John Andrew -b- 12-6-1888, Dan, Francis, Hughey, James, Cora, Sallie. I have no other info on anyone except John Andrew, my grandfather. Any help would be great. Thanks Janie Brigode — 4281 S. Khe Sanh, Tucson, AZ 85735
JANIE BRIGODE
janieintucson@qwest.net
Submitted on Mon Jan 29 17:46:54 MST 2001
NATIVE AMERICAN I heard that there use to be a Indian town at Napier Lake. The person who told me said it was in Lawrence County then. So, does anyone know if this is true?
Vicky SpitsFire Garland
vlg42@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sun Jan 28 22:52:58 MST 2001
GRIMES looking for parents of william b.GRIMES b.1870 d.1936 lexington,henderson co. tn named robert and mary thanks richard email me rgrimes@aeneas.net
richard grimes
rgrimes@aeneas.net
Submitted on Thu Jan 25 18:14:43 MST 2001
ARNOLD I am looking for any information on Tolliver (Toliver) Arnold and his wife Nancy ( Cluck ) Arnold related to living in Hohenwald, Tennessee.
Eddie Arnold
newsdisk@mindspring.com
Submitted on Thu Jan 25 08:46:57 MST 2001
HUTSON, ADKINS, TYLER I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MARSHALL HUTSON, OWEN HUTSON AND CATHERINE HUTSON ALSO LOOKIN FOR GEORGE ADKINS, NELSON TYLER AND CARRIE TYLER ALL FROM LEWIS CO. ALL BURRIED @BANKS CEMETERY. PART CAME FROM INDIANA ALSO MINNIE HUTSON ADKINS.
pamela adkins
PKAY48@AOL.COM
Submitted on Wed Jan 17 14:36:43 MST 2001
GOODMAN Someone please take the time to help me.
WILSON WHITFIELD GOODMAN had a son named JOHN W. GOODMAN born around 1871. I need to
know who JOHN W. married. Some of you GOODMANS there in Lewis Co, can you help me? Elsie
Elsie
Retzer
william736@webtv.net
Submitted on Thu Jan 11 08:49:39 MST
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