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February 2001 Queries

PEWITT

My grandfather William Adam Pewitt and grandmother Annie (nee Tidwell) started a family here and moved to Nashville.His brother”UncleJim”and wife Hattie ran a small store near PEWITT’S Chapel.Seeking information pertaining to the history of the PEWITT family my dob 11/19/1943
W. M. PEWITT
Hesright [at] aol [dot] comHesright@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Feb 28 15:39:43 MST 2001

GOODMAN, DAVIS

Looking for info on Delaney DAVIS married Archibald GOODMAN Williamson Co TN Mar 11, 1806 according to familysearch IGI. Delaney was the widow of ? DAVIS. Both were born in NC and left about 1804. Delaney and Archibald lived in Williamson Co about 14 years before moving to IL probably about 1820 as they were in Union Co IL census 1830. Delaney had a son W Y DAVIS prior to her marriage to Archibald GOODMAN. Would appreciate info confirming marriage and any other info available. Thanks.
James R Sheffer
mawmaws6 [at] midwest [dot] netmawmaws6 [at] midwest [dot] net
Submitted on Tue Feb 27 08:59:39 MST 2001

SMITH

Looking for family of Rev. William P. SMITH, M. D., b. 1795 in ?, d. 1870 in Fayette Co., Tx. He was ordained a Methodist minister 1829 in Franklin, Tenn. Daughter Louisa Mae, b. 1822 in Tenn. He was appointed Surgeon General in the Texas Revolution in 1840. Need information on his family and children.
Wanda
WV666WV [at] prodigy [dot] netWV666WV [at] prodigy [dot] net
Submitted on Mon Feb 26 01:00:16 MST 2001

RAY

Need Parents Names for WILLIAM RILEY RAY born October 22, 1835 Franklin,Tennessee. <;BR>Loraine Whittemore
kbyrd [at] itouch [dot] netkbyrd@itouch.net
Submitted on Sun Feb 25 18:06:42 MST 2001

HUGHES

I noticed 3 HUGHES cemeteries in Williamson co. where can I get a list of all individuals buried in each?
Robert Gatchel Jr. — 549 Superior st., Wabash, IN 46992 549 Superior st., Wabash, IN 46992
jgatchel [at] comteck [dot] comjgatchel@comteck.com
Submitted on Thu Feb 22 22:17:08 MST 2001

MASON, CURRY, WARREN

MASON, Jacob (born 3-3-1784) in Virginia moved to Williamson county and married Martha Curry. Jacob died 1-26-1819 in Williamson county. Info on their children appreciated. Jacob’s parents: Isaac Mason and Parthena Hall of Virginia. thanks very muc
JPM
TAYLORPMAS [at] aol [dot] comTAYLORPMAS@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Feb 21 17:46:29 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 [at] aol [dot] comHannahLsJ@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Feb 21 16:33:07 MST 2001

BENNETT,

I am searching for ancestors/info of Joseph Alexander Bennett who married Martha Susan Mcgee in 1843 any information regarding this would be helpful.
Debbie Harper
themandale3fan [at] aol [dot] comthemandale3fan [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 19 22:21:43 MST 2001

BURGESS

My great great great grandparents were William and Rhoda BURGESS listed on the 1850 Census in Williamson County. Their daughter, Mary Ann BURGESS married Harrison HOWARD I would like any information on them.
Shirley Beauchamp
masquaw1340 [at] aol [dot] commasquaw1340 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 19 18:41:33 MST 2001

NEWCOMB, POPE

NEWCOMB,Nelson, married Sarah POPE in Williamson County, TN in 1838. Looking for his parents. I think he is the same man who married Mary or Polly POPE in Fayette County, IL in 1844. I am wondering if they were sisters. Mary’s father was Valentine POPE. He is on the land records of Duck River, Hickman County, TN.
Lois Laudie
Lois [at] Laudie [dot] comLois@Laudie.com
Submitted on Sun Feb 18 09:10:55 MST 2001

JOHNSON, GRAHAM, PEARSON, ADAIR, HALL, BALL

Wilson “Wilkes” JOHNSON of Williams Co. TN first m. Naomi GRAHAM and had Nancy J. who m. a HALL; Sarah S. who m. a BALL, and John J. Naomi left Wilson; he then married Lucretia PEARSON and had William; Mary who m. an ADAIR; Clayburn Franklin; and Henry Z. Some of this line later moved to Indian Territory in what is now Love Co. OK. Lissa Johnston lissaj [at] att [dot] net
Lissa Johnston
lissaj [at] att [dot] netlissaj@att.net
Submitted on Fri Feb 16 12:40:15 MST 2001

HILL

William H. Hill was born in Williamson County in 1837. His father’s name was Louis F. mother was Nancy Temple. William was with the 20th Tennessee Volunteers Infantry. I am trying to find information about Louis and Nancy. Louis was born in NC, Nancy in Tenn about 1807 or1805. They were in Williamson County on the 1850 census. Thank you.
Sharon Hill Witt
sharwitt [at] mindspring [dot] comsharwitt@mindspring.com
Submitted on Tue Feb 13 08:13:32 MST 2001

BEARD, BLACKSTOCK

I am looking for information concerning a williamson county family. john beard and mary blackstock beard came from south carolina and settled in williamson county. thank you.
stefanie huntsman
jashuntsman [at] prodigy [dot] netjashuntsman@prodigy.net
Submitted on Sun Feb 11 22:27:50 MST 2001

HOMALE, SMITH

Looking for info on Henry and Isaac Homale. Married sisters Hannah and Nancy Smith in Williamson Co. Any info on these 4 would be greatly appreciated.
Scott Aly
lisakay [at] hpnc [dot] comlisakay@hpnc.com
Submitted on Sat Feb 10 09:18:41 MST 2001

MCKAY, JOHN

John McKay, thought to be from SC. fought in Battle of Ft Loudon late 1700s. Migrated to Mid Tenn Williamson Co early 1800s. Died 1807. 3 sons William, Alexander, & Thomas. Wife was not mentioned in his will of 1807. All 3 sons were prominent land owners in Willismaon Co, Thomas played a role in the early formation of Williamson Co. John also was a REv war vet who is buried in Maury co. Does anyone know where he may be buried or anything abount this very brave man. PLease help. If you are a McKay descendant please contact me. I would like to see that this family is recognignized for its contributions to Mid Tenn GErald Sanford John McKay Great Great GReat Great Grandson Franklin Tenn
Gerald Sanford
gs1tn [at] aol [dot] comgs1tn [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Mon Feb 5 19:42:57 MST 2001