Benton County Tennessee
Genealogy

Family Bibles


William Pinkney Lashlee
Abstract of the family record

Births

William Pinkney Lashlee born September 15, 1822
Emily Catherine Johnson born November 7, 1827
John Paton Lashlee born November 1, 1845
James Malcolm Lashlee born January 13, 1848
Mary Wilmoth Lashlee born November 18, 1850
Anderson Priestley Lashlee born March 9, 1852
Emma Elvira Lashlee born November 2, 1856
William Alfred Lashlee born November 8, 1855
Newton Pitts Lashlee born August 31, 1864
Benjamin Pendleton Lashlee born October 28, 1872

Deaths

William Pinkney Lashlee died January 3, 1885
Emma Catherine Lashlee died December 23, 1897
James M. Lashlee died April 14, 1915
Mary Wilmoth Lashlee died November 28 1910
Anderson P. Lashlee died January 31, 1926
Emma E. Lashlee died December 27, 1943
William A. Lashlee died January 10, 1917
Newton P. Lashlee died September 29, 1928
Benjamin P. Lashlee died September 19, 1835


John Paton Lashlee Bible
Was last (known) owned by Mr. John P. Lashlee of Baytown, Texas. John Paton was a son of William P. and Emma C. Lashlee.

Births

John Paton Lashlee born November 1, 1845
Martha Ann Lashlee (Wife) born November 19, 1843
Florence Adelia Lashlee born June 23, 1864
Theresa Willard Lashlee born June 23, 1867
Orlander Priestley Lashlee born March 5, 1870
James Earley Lashlee born July 28, 1872
William Henry Lashlee born March 30, 1875
Lennie Lashlee born January 28, 1880
Hugh Bartlett Lashlee born February 26, 1884
Bulah Lashlee born April 9, 1886 (Twin)
Lula Lashlee born April 9, 1886 (Twin)

Deaths

James Earley Lashlee died January 11, 1875
Lula Lashlee died September 29, 1886
Linnie Lashlee died August 2, 1906
Theresa Willard Lashlee Durdin died June 22, 1903
Our Father W.P. Lashlee died January 23, 1897
Our Mother E. C. Lashlee died December 23, 1897
Martha Ann Lashlee died December 30, 1914
John Paton Lashlee died December 30, 1916
Hugh Bartlett died April 10, 1930


Births

James Wyly was born ob Sunday the 13 of January 1799
John Wyly was born on Monday the 5 of January 1801
Mary Wyly was born August the 14th 1801
David Wyly was born on July the 19 day on Sattardy 1823
Arty Wyly was born on Saturday the 7th day of January 1826
Eliza Wyly was born on Satturdy the 19 of July 1828
Mary Wyly was born on 22 day October 1835 on Friday
Camlee Wyly was born on Thursday the 29 day of August 1833
Thomas K. Wyly was born on Tuesday the 6 day of May 1836
Victoria Wyly was born on the 12 day of July 1839, Friday
Theodosha Wyly was born on Monday the 3 day of February 1845
Eugne Wyly the son of Thos. K. Wyly was born on Friday the 7 day February 1868
Gay Wyly was born on the first day of December, Sunday 1872
Mary Theodosia Wyly was born on Thursday the 23 day of October 1879

Marriages

James Wyly and Mary Wyly was married on the 9 May 1822
Thos. Wyly and M.B. Barfield was married on February the 13, 1867
Dorsey Crocker and Mary T. Wyly was married on Thirsday 21st January 1897 by A. C. McRae on the bank of the creek on the public road about one-fourth mile west of publicsquare about two ock, Mary T. age when married was 17 years, 2 months & 28 days.

Deaths

David Wyly departed this life on Saturday the 6 of June 1832
Elliza departed this life on Thuesday the 3 day of October 1848
Mary Wyly departed this life on Saturday the 29 day of November 1851
James Wyly departed this life on Friday the 8 day of May 1857
Theodsha Gossett departed this life on Tuesday 28 day of January 1879
Thomas K. Wyly departed this life on Tuesday 10th day of August 1880
Eugene Wyly died June 1, 1911
Mary T. Crocker died February 20, 1962
Gay Wyly Saunders departed this life February 23, 1947
Age 74 years, 6 mo. & 23 days. She was Theo Saunders Smith's mother, buried at Cowell's Chapel.
Thomas Wyly Saunders born January 28, 1861; died January 1, 1933, buried at Cowell's Chapel. Theo Smith's daddy
Theo Saunders Smith was born September 10, 1905 and departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 1972. She was buried at Cowell's Chapel Cemetery. She was Linda Smith Weatley and Margaret Bridges Lashlee Davis mother.
Margaret Marilyn Bridges was born October 10, 1929
Linda Smith Weatley was born December 31, 1940
Mark Evans Lashlee was born August 28 19 (?); he is the son of Margaret Marilyn Bridges Davis
Richard French Weatley, III was born on Saturday, May 30, 1970. He is the son of Linda Smith Weatley.

James Wyly Slaves

Amy's children: John born May 1824; Nancy was born on August 5th 1826
Lucy's children: Ellinder was born October 9, 1827; George was born May 22, 1829; Luke was born March 25, 1831; Harriet was born May 28, 1832; Peater was born March 13, 1834; Jerremiah was born December 29, 1835; Gilbert was born October 11, 1837
Ellinder's children: Martha was born September 1, 1844; Luis was born June 1, 1847; James was born September 1, 1849; Wesley was born December 7, 1851
Polly's children: Milley was born October 9, 1836; Amey was born June 26, 1839
Nancy Hatley's children: Lucindy was born February 6, 1843; Benjamin was born March 9, 1845; Clowiey was born September 1, 1851; Nancy Hatley died July 7, 1858
Carroline's children: Sirous born April 17, 1850; Martha Susin was born on Tuesday June 9, 1854
Ann Hinard died 9 July 1858
Nancy's children: Amy was born Sunday 16 November 1851; Mary was born on Tuesday 9 May 1854; Theate was born on Thursday, 22 February 1856 Harriet's children: Manuel was born Sunday, 12 January 1852; Henry was born on Wednesday, 18 October 1854
Secely's children: Elliza was born 21 March 1853 on Sunday; Josephean was born on Saturday, 26 April 1856

Death of Servants

Luke died 1831
Polley died December 5, 1839 Franklin died March 28, 1843
Sarry died February 1845
John died February 17, 1851, Monday
Ame died Tuesday, 5 April 1853
Henry died February 2, 1855
Ellinder died 1852
Wesley died 1852
Harriet died 23 February 1855, Friday
James died 1852


Births:

Hinton Hall Mitchell b. Aug. 16, 1821
Carney C. Mitchell b. Oct 3, 1922
Emily Caroline Mitchell b. Dec. 23, 1823
Mary Jane Mitchell b. Mar. 30, 1826
Sarah Meriah Mitchell b. Feb. 6, 1828
William Washington Mitchell b. Jun. 26, 1829
Esperan Mitchell b. Oct. 23, 1830
Edward Read Mitchell b. Apr. 25, 1832
Clementine Samantha Mitchell b. Nov. 5, 1833
Elizabeth Valentine Mitchell b. Apr. 8 1837
Winna Fredonia Mitchell b. Oct. 25, 1838

Emily P. Mitchell b. Jan. 22 1853
Wyley S. Mitchell b. Jun. 23, 1855
William Clark Mitchell b. Dec 17, 1859
Rhodusta C Mitchell b. Jul. 3, 1862
James H. Mitchell b. Apr. 23, 1864
Nealy Camaline Mitchell b. Mar. 10, 1867
Polly Jane Mitchell b. Jan. 20, 1869
Duroid Bellemont Mitchell b. Jun. 7, 1873

Lee Mitchell b. May 11, 1873
Alzada Mitchell b. Jul. 29, 1896
Sarah Bell Mitchell b. Jun. 7, 1873
David Chester Mitchell b. May *, 1901
Leudie Pirl Mitchell b. Jan. 6, 1906
Harold Caldwell Mitchell b. Feb. 1926
Leetha Mitchell b. Mar. 27, 1901
D.C. Mitchell b. Apr. 20, 1922
W.P. Higdon b. Dec. 1, 1913
W.B. Thomason b. Aug. 7, 1870

Deaths:

Leadie Pirl Mitchell d. December 5, 1906
D.B. Mitchell d. Jan. 2, 1931
Louiza Hardy d. Jun. 24, 1914

*Benton Co. Marriage records show that Hinton H. Mitchell was married to Louisa Hicks, Dec. 19, 1852

* 1850 U.S. Census, Benton Co. TN, Household 348
Reuben Mitchell, 55, NC
Mary       "           50, NC
Hinton      "          26, NC
Clementine   "      17, NC
Penina      "          15, NC
Elizabeth   "        13, TN
Winny      "          12, TN

Submitted by Vanessa Roberts


These are photos taken of the Bible owned by Josiah Turner Florence. The Bilble contains his hand written entrys of his family births and deaths. The photos were sent to me by Jean Stringham, who owns the Bible.

Click on thumbnail to view full size

Submitted by Dan Florence

hruler04.gif

If you would like to submit your Benton County Family Bible
please email
Brian Nichols

Return to Benton County Genealogy page

(Back to Top)


hruler04.gif

If you have suggestions and/ or additions for these pages, please feel free to write County Host

Brian Nichols

Please come back again soon! Happy Hunting!!!

Return to TNGenWeb County Select page


Server space for the TNGenWeb Project is provided through the generosity of US Internet.

The TNGenWeb Project makes no claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved, or disproved by the weight of evidence.

You are welcome to copy information found on the Benton County TNGenWeb site for personal use, and share information with other researchers or genealogical organizations, but this information may not be sold or used in a commercial project without expressed permission. All material submitted by individuals for inclusion in this site remains their property.

Copyright 1998 - 2002