Samuel L. Massey, recorder of Lewis County, Tenn., and merchant of Newburg, was born in Lawrence County October 12, 1845. His parents, Dr. Richard and Levisa Massey, were married in Lawrence County about 1832, and became the parents of five sons and four daughters: Newton A. Massey, Jasper D. Massey, Nancy A. Massey, Mary A. Massey, Richard A. Massey, Levisa…
Z. V. Dabbs, a prominent old citizen, residing at Newburg, Lewis Co., Tenn., and a native of the same county was born April 8, 1827, son of John and Winphra Dabbs, who were born in North Carolina and emigrated to Tennessee at an early date, locating to Lewis County. they were married about 1823, and became the parents of the…
A copy of this will was transcribed by Mary Bob McClain Richardson. MAURY COUNTY, TENNESSEE 686 WILL BOOK C-1(3), pages 228/229 Maury County, Tennessee. Ephraim McLean Jr., Will written on 20 March, 1818; no probate date. Wife Polly, whole and sole of my property during her lifetime. Children PASTY, JOHN, and EPHRAIM having been provided for. Son ALNEY, mill track….
Submitted by: Mary Bob McClain Richardson on 19 September 2004 Will of John Akin – Lewis Co., Tenn. Will Book 1, page 1 Dated: November 16, 1846 Catherine – wife; Samuel W. Akin, son; Polly Strayhorn, daughter; Minerva Patton, daughter, Jacob Akin, son – ” land that ust to belong to Jacob Biffle; minor children: Anderson J. Akin*, Elizabeth Jane,…
A copy of this will is in the possession of Gladys Fehling and was transcribed by Gladys Fehling. It has been transcribed exactly as written. State of Tennessee} Lewis County } I, Anderson Churchwell do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and m??ing all other wills by me at any time made. First) I…
A copy of this will is in the possession of Cheryl Zelek and was transcribed 29 April 2000 by Cheryl Zelek. It has been transcribed exactly as written. December the 30th 1870 In the name of God Amen, I James K. Pollock considering the uncirtainty of this mortal life and the cirtainity of deth and being of sound mind and…
On this 6th day of August A.D. 1855 personally appeared in open court ROBERT M. COOPER and ANDREW JOHNSON residents of said State and County and persons of probity and truth who being duly sworn according to law declair that they personally know REBECKAH DODSON who signed and acknowledged the foregoing declaration in their presence and they declare that they…
Before the McClain/McLean family migrated to Tennessee they had owned land in North Carolina and in Christian and McClain Counties, Kentucky. Matthew McClain our great grandfather, was the second son of Martin and Nancy Jane Beckum. He married Amelia Velina “Bettie” Kilpatrick. Matthew and his brothers owned and operated a saw mill. He was constable and magistrate and once said…
These pictures are from a collection owned by Stephen Jeb Loveless and are used with his permission. Please contact him directly if you have further questions regarding this family. Robert Theodore Sisco was named for a Captain in the Civil War unit of his father, William Walker Sisco, and he went by the name “Captain” or “Cap.” He was born…
Felix, Martin, Jr., William, T., Matthew and Knox McClain Submitted by Mary Bob McClain
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