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James K.P. ADAMS, b ca 1847, TN, m. Margarett? , perhaps in Perry Co.
abt 1869/70. 1870 census for Perry Co. shows Mary ADAMS, age 47, b.
TN, and in the household is H.C. ADAMS, age 19, b. TN, and Martha C.
ADAMS, age 14, b. TN, as well as the next household headed by Berry
ADAMS, age 17, b. TN, and Elizabeth ADAMS, age 19, b. TN. These
families lived reasonably close. Is Mary ADAMS the mother of James
K.P. ADAMS and who was his father?
The 1880 censes shows James K.P. ADAMS in Humphreys Co., and by 1900
this family was in Weakley Co., District 11. Known children of James
K.P. ADAMS and Margarett ? were Mary E., b ca 1871, John H., b ca
1872, Martha C., b ca 1875 in KY, Amanda B., b ca 1876, Nancy E., b
ca 1877, William K., b ca 1880, Claude Colombus, b June 1884 in Obion
County, James C., b ca 1887, and Jennie, b 1889. Nancy E. ADAMS m.
HATLER who died soon after the
marriage, although they had a dtr Meda B. HATLER, b ca 1895.
Information concerning any of these families will be greatly
appreciated.
Sharon Hutcheson
Smhutch38@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 20:05:32 EDT 1998
ADAMS, James K.P.
James K.P. ADAMS, b ca 1847, TN, m. Margarett. Known children were
Mary E., b ca 1871, John H., b ca 1872, Martha C., b ca 1875, Amanda
B., b ca 1876, Nancy E., b ca 1877, William K., b ca 1880, Claude
Colombus, b. June 1884, d ca 1922 in accident, m. M
tle HOOD, James C., b ca 1887, and Jennie, b 1889.
Nancy E. ADAMS married a HATLER who died soon after their marriage,
although they had a daughter Meda B. HATLER, b ca 1895.
Information concerning any of these families will be greatly
appreciated. Please contact Smhutch38@aol.com. Thank you.
Sharon M Hutcheson
Sharon Hutcheson
Smhutch38@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 9 20:07:57 EDT 1998
My GG-Grandfather, WILEY ADCOCK, lived in Humphrey County about
1820. He moved to Franklin County, Arkansas and died there about
1865. His children's names are WILLIE JEFFERSON ADCOCK, WILLIAM
MOTEN ADCOCK, my G-Grandfather, MARGARET JANE ADCOCK, married ELISHA
PRUITT, and JAMES ALFORD ADCOCK.
Evelyn Burnett
burnette@conwaycorp.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 22 15:25:18 EST 1998
I am looking for any information on the Adcox or Adcock family in
Humphreys (Dickson, Hickman or Roane counties also). Especially any
Adcox-Baker or Adcock-Baker connection ca 1870's.
Joyce
jschulze@concentric.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 3 12:58:39 EDT 1998
Searching for ancestors of Dollie AKERS born abt. 1885. Listed on
1910 Humphreys County census as spouse of John RIGGINS born abt.
1878. Children are Rosa RIGGINS & Arthur RIGGINS. Dollie AKERS was
Chickasaw and had a brother, Ed AKERS. Any leads will be helpful.
Chris Murphy
-- 7436 Fall Creek Lane , Columbus, OH 43235
murphyclc@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 27 14:41:44 EDT 1998
Looking for info on Albert A. ALLEN (born Dec 1858 TN), father
William L. ALLEN (born 1817 in NC), mother Hannah W ? (born 1819 in
NC). Believe Hannah to have had Native Indian heritage, but not
sure. Albert married Martha Ann TRIPLETT (b. 01 Nov 1857 in TN) 17
June 1886. Trying to find info on Martha Ann parents and origin.
Believe these ALLENs were in/around the
Benton/Houston/Humphreys/Montgomery/Stewart county areas mid-1800.
Ken Allen
-- 4349 Aaron Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
tennsailor@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 22:39:10 EDT 1998
Thomas ARCHER (b. 1833) lists Humphreys County Tennessee as his birth
place in his military records. He enlisted in Paducah Ky in the
Union Army in 1864. Does anyone have any information on this man?
Peggy Holley
holleyp@austin.cc.tx.us
Submitted on Thu Nov 19 21:38:47 EST 1998
Does anyone know the parents of Elizabeth ARRINGTON ? She was b.
ca.1797 and d. ca.1868. She married William H.Lomax 8-1-1820 in
Dickson Co. Tn. They lived in Dickson & Humphreys Co. Tn. She is
buried in the McEwen Cemetery. Any help appreciated!!
Thomas Kelly
lolo2@pchnet.com
Thomas Kelly
lolo2@pchnet.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 01:34:28 EDT 1998
Link Banks William Newsom Rose Banks Clara
Richard
rhl2630@utk.edu
Submitted on Mon Nov 30 15:29:19 EST 1998
I am researching several surnames in the Perry, Wayne and Humphries
County areas. They include BARBER, KILPATRICK AND BECKHAM. I am
descended from Allen BARBER born in 1795 in Anson, North Carolina. He
immigrated to the Perry-Wayne area before 1838. My descendents
emigrated to Arkansas in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
I am particularly interested in details about their lives. I have a
lot of census records but lack the intimate details.
David McKercher
-- 17733 Eagle Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338
davemphx@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 6 19:28:29 EDT 1998
I am looking for information on the father of Ephraim Turner Beatty,
born. Feb. 18, 1854, in Maury Co., TN and died Aug. 3, 1938, in
Monette,Mo. His father was John Beatty, born 1816? he married
Elizabeth
Pinkerton, Feb. 5, 1838 in Williamson, Co., TN. Elizabeth was born
1822? I am in need of more information on the above individuals.
Ephraim had a child by Carrie McCaul, John Alexander Beatty, b.
4/5/1878
and d. 4/17/1955, he lived in Monette, Mo. He married Ida Jane
Jefferson had two children Rolla Ephraim Beatty and Loraine Beatty.
They lived in Monette, MO. I would greatly appreciate any
information
anyone might have. Thanks Brad Beatty
Brad Beatty
babeatty@swbell.net
Submitted on Sat Nov 28 16:54:11 EST 1998
I am searching for info on my gggrandparents Jesse and Arimenta
BEECHAM. In the 1860 Humphreys Co Cenus they were 36 and 26 yr old
and had four children (Robert-07, John H.-06, Francis P.-03 and Henry
H.-3m) listed. Believe Jesse died during the Civil War in a Georgia
hospital (Foard Hospital Marietta, GA) 10 March 1864. In 1870 Cenus,
Fanny BASBY (age 100) was listed "at home w/daughter". Any info as
to prior history appreciated.
Kenneth Allen
-- 4349 Aaron Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
tennsailor@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 15 22:15:32 EDT 1998
I am looking for information on Margaret Bell born about 1860. She
married Henry Stavely and they had at least 6 sons: Daniel, Comer,
Seth, Albert, John and Arthur. John was born in Waverly, Humphreys
Co., TN.
Thanks!
Karin Stahl
STAHL143@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 9 17:14:02 EDT 1998
Searching for ancestry of Marcus Lafayette BLACK married to Margaret
VAUGHN on 26 Apr, 1891 in Waverly, TN. Also looking for information
on his children, especially Malcolm Monroe BLACK.
Victoria Black
black4@open.org
Submitted on Sun Oct 11 01:12:11 EDT 1998
Am searching for a marriage record for Rebecca BOYER and John
DUNNING, married in Humphrey Co. TN sometime around 1830.
Rebecca BOYER, d/o Henry & Mary (GAMBELL) BOYER. Any help will be
appreciated.
Vera Meek Wimberly
meekie@lcc.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 19:54:16 EDT 1998
Wish to contact descendants of Hannah BARBER BRIGHAM B1768NY-d TN mar
John BRIGHAM ca 1788 Sull Co TN?, lived in Sull Co TN, Overton Co,
Humphreys & Stewart Cos TN. Possible children: John H, Elizabeth L,
Minerva J, Robert W, Louise L, Samuel G, Evan C, Indimeon R, Fredona
H, Udorah W, James H, Susanna, Harriet, William B, David & Mary.
Hannah lost contact with parents & brothers' families who had moved
to Franklin Co IN. Wish to re-establish contact. I'm the Fran Co IN
Barber descendant.
Hazel L. Berry
hazelb@gateway.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 11 22:11:01 EDT 1998
My Grandfather Thomas Watt BROOKS was born in Perry County, TN in
1914. His father was Robert Jason BROOKS who is buried at Crossroads
Cemetary in Parsons, TN. His Father's name is Jason P. BROOKS listed
in the 1920 census as a farmer/preacher. Robert Jason BROOKS had a
sister named Bessie BROOKS. She married a HENDRICKS, HENDRIX not
sure of spelling. The HENDRICKS family has a big reunion every year
the first weekend of September in Jackson, TN. I would like
information about any of these people listed. I also have info that
might help others. I have family ties to counties surrounding Perry
County, Henderson, Humphreys, Decatur, and Benton. Any information
would be extremely helpful.
Robert Thomas Brooks
-- 3114 Arkansas Circle, Sherman, TX 75090
RbtBrooks@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 27 08:47:40 EDT 1998
Researching the BRYANT, BRYAN, BRIANT families that settled in
Humphreys Co., Tenn (mostly along Hurricane Creek).
Please contact me at my new email address of:
David Bryant
lilpat01@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Oct 31 14:35:36 EST 1998
CAROLINE BROWN b. 11 June 1822 in Humphreys Co. Tn. d. 8 Dec.
1885 in Burnet Co. Tx. m. OBEDIAH SPRADLING 24 Dec. 1839 in
Humphreys Co. Tn.. We would like to find her family. Her father was
R. T. BROWN. If anyone has any information on this family, we would
appreciate so much hearing from you. CAROLINE was our
gr-grandmother.
Ruth Spradling, Parker
-- P. O. Box 2561, Granite Shoals, TX 78654
ruthp@moment.net
Submitted on Tue Oct 20 14:46:06 EDT 1998
looking for Burns and Adams in mid 1800's in humphreys co tn
need help for Wm Burns and Joseph Adams--they were railroad
men--Burns from Ireland
thanks
barb
barb
turp@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 10:33:42 EDT 1998
Looking for info on family of Charlie CHAPPELL b. abt. 1868 m. Ann
RILEY. Their son William Odie m. Beulah FORREST,Daughter of Lonzo
and Lena Mae FORREST. Family lived in Humphreys County until 1944.
Anything would be welcome.
Karen Chappell
wchappell@ldd.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 00:23:07 EDT 1998
I'm researching the families of my great grandparents Newton Clark
who married Elizabeth Morgan on Feb. 21, 1845 in Rutherford County.
They lived in Hunphreys County. Would like to know their parents,
siblings and any other info I can find on them. The only date I have
is their marriage date. Thanks.
Jessie Hopwood
-- 212 Annette Dr., Ashland City, TN 37015
poomdoh@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Wed Dec 9 17:15:49 EST 1998
Looking for information on the COLEMAN or BURGESS
family in Humphreys Co., TN.
My gr-grandfather was James Wilson COLEMAN b. abt 1860.
He married Rachel Annie BURGESS 13 Oct 1887.
I believe James Wilson is the son of Wilson COLEMAN who is listed in
1880 Humphreys Co., TN Census with wife Martha A. 53, Thomas D. 23,
James Wilson 20. John R. 15. Next door is W.R. COLEMAN 25 with wife
Mary B. 20, Laura 2, and Sarah 9m.
I would like to share information with other researchers of these
families.
Sharon Settle
SSettle925@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 2 18:49:05 EDT 1998
Researching the family of Benjamin M. PALMER who married a Margaret
Alice COLLIER in 1871. He was physician in Humphreys Co. in 1880. May
have lived in vicinity of Bakerville. His parents came from Maryland
but he was born in Tennessee about 1832.
Harry Buchanan
Hbuchanan@compuserve.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 13:15:21 EDT 1998
Looking for the family of my ancestor Susan Jane COOK. She was
born ca 1849 in TN, probably in Humphreys Co. Her father was a
merchant; her mother's maiden name was PLANT. (first names of
both unknown) Susan had at least 2 brothers; the family moved to
MO. Susan married Wm Henry NEAL of MS & had 3 children Margaret
Ardella & Thornton. I understand there is a PLANT family cemetery
in Johnsonville Humphreys Co. Anyone know this family?
Thanks.
M.Ann Coker
cokerma@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sun Dec 20 20:21:28 EST 1998
I am searching for information on the family of William C COURSEY who
married Anna SALYERS. William came from Humphreys county with his
two brothers George and Joe and went to KY He liked the area and
went back and got his mother Elizabeth Page COURSEY and his other
siblings Mary Ann and David. They left Humphreys county in 1855 If
anyone has any info on this family please email me
Deanna Gardner
yoda69@midwest.net
Submitted on Mon Nov 23 22:32:43 EST 1998
My Frankton (or Franklin) CRAFT married Sarah ARRINGTON in Dickson Co
in 1837. They were found in Dickson census in 1850, 1860 and 1870.
They were in Humphrey Co in 1880. I have no other info on their date
of death or place of burial and am hoping someone can help with any
info on Humphrey County records, cemeteries, etc.
Don Drake
wdd72@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Oct 26 20:53:04 EST 1998
Looking for information on Ezekiel Monroe CURTIS, Born 1835 in Monroe
County GA.Married Aedecia Ann WHEELER (buried at Curtis Chapel
Cemetery in Humphreys County) on Feb 19, 1857. Daughter was Sarah
Henrietta CURTIS, Son was Robert Lewis CURTIS.
I would like to know info on his death. I have information on a lot
of Humphreys County CURTIS's to share.
Laymon Curtis
wa4yzt@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Nov 15 19:15:09 EST 1998
I am looking for parents (and descendants) of J.S. Curtis; born in
Humphreys County, August 11, 1859. J.S. Curtis had at least one
sibling, a brother, M. D. Curtis. J. S. Curtis' father was
(reportedly) Andrew Jackson Curtis and his mother was Cynde Hayne or
Huyne. Please help.
David Curtis
elcobra@swbell.net
Submitted on Tue Nov 10 21:47:04 EST 1998
Am searching for the family of my great grandfather William Carrol
CURTIS. He died in Humphreys County TN about 1886. I have traced
descendents, but cannot find info on his siblings, father or mother.
He m. Sarah Jane BUCHANAN b. about 1825. They had ten children all
born in Humphreys County. Sarah Elizabeth, Frances, George (Joel) C.,
Martha Ann, Mary Nancy, Andrew Jackson (my grandfather), Rachael,
Polly Ann, and John Henry. Please help.
Ruth Curtis Woolery
-- 11806 West Pine Street, Wichita, KS 67212-6623
jerow11806@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 17 18:51:51 EDT 1998
Looking for parents and siblings of my Great Grandfather William
Carroll Curtis born 1821. His first child was born in HCT about 1847.
His wife was Sarah Jane Buchanan born about 1825. There was a Martha
age 66 living in his household in 1860 census. I believe he came
from North Carolina, but not sure. Am at a dead end.
Ruth Curtis Woolery
-- 11806 West Pine, Wichita, KS 67212-6623
jerow11806@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 12 19:21:56 EDT 1998
Researching Joshua CURTIS, b. 1814 in Ohio, d. 1905 in Humphreys Co.,
TN. He was son of Eli Thomas CURTIS and Jane. Joshua married Martha
Elizabeth HATCHER, b. 1817 S.C. She died 1853-1859 in Humphreys Co.,
TN. Martha was daughter of John HATCHER and Henrietter Landrum.
Their children were: Mary Jane CURTIS, John CURTIS, Rebecca Levinia
CURTIS, James A. CURTIS, Eli CURTIS, Nathan Carroll CURTIS, William
CURTIS, Joshua B. CURTIS. Joshua's children by second wife, Lucinda
Collier, were: Charles Wilson CURTIS, Albert Sidney Johnson CURTIS,
Nancy Priscilla CURTIS, Samual Arthur CURTIS, Sarah Elizabeth CURTIS,
Richard Jones CURTIS, Amanda Caroline CURTIS.
Joan Wells Pruett
jpruett@gateway.net
Submitted on Mon Nov 30 19:45:45 EST 1998
Searching for descendants of Henry, George and Robert Damewood,
thought to be sons or related to Boston Damewood Rev. War Veteran
from Virginia b. 1751. Henry Damewood bought land in Humphreys in
1817, then moved to Robertson Co. Tenn. by 1830 with brother Boston
Damewood. George and Robert are both listed as buying land in
Humphreys, Robert may have died before 1820 Census, George Damewood
is listed in 1820 Census of Humphreys Co. Tenn. Done extensive
genealogy on Boston Damewood and Henry Damewood, his brother John W.
Damewood, etc.
Leatha A. Betts
jlabetts@burgoyne.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 14:12:20 EDT 1998
Searching for the ancestors of my g-grandfather, Howard DAMEWORTH,
born 22 Oct 1850,Humphreys Co., son of Henry DAMESWORTH and Nancy
TURNER. Henry's parents were George DAMESWORTH(DAMEWOOD) and Frances
?, both of NC. Suspect surname may originally have been German.
Diane Easley
cissy@konacoast.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 09:03:57 EDT 1998
Seeking information on JAMES DOWNEY and ALICE CATHERINE SMITH. They
had at least two children, Sallie Louise Downey (b:1876) and Lenora
Santie Downey (b:1881). Last known address was Carroll Street in
Waverly, TN. Thanks for your help.
Joan Anglea
-- 6846 Terreno Drive, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
jab@murieta.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 26 23:10:47 EDT 1998
Looking for information on the DUDLEY family from the Hurricane
Mills/Cedar Grove area. George Washington (sometimes referred to as
E. W.) lived on DUDLEY Ferry Loop and operated the DUDLEY Ferry
across Duck River in the mid to late 1800s. He was married to
Darthelia Catherine Hite in 1879 and they had three children; Annie,
Walter Abraham and Mattie E. Mattie died as a baby. Walter Abraham
lived in Hurricane Mills until 1920 when he moved to Nashville. When
the DUDLEY Ferry ceased operations, he worked at the grist mill and
farmed.
Jim Dudley
-- 676 Vaughn Road, Clarksville, TN 37043-5350
jdudley@tnproweb.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 25 14:59:43 EST 1998
Looking for information on Thomas EPPERSON (b abt 1790 d. bef. 1830)
and his wife SUSANNAH. SUSANNAH is listed as a widow in the 1830
Humphreys County Census. They had a child MARY H. "POLLY" EPPERSON.
If you have information on this family please contact me at my new
email address.
H.D. Bryant
hbryant01@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Oct 3 00:13:01 EDT 1998
I research the Reeves and Forrester families of Humphreys and Hickman
County, TN. Persons interested in these families are invited to
contact me, Marion Lynn Laster.
Marion Lynn Laster
-- 709 Holt Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388
mlaster@edge.net
Submitted on Tue Nov 10 23:41:16 EST 1998
Searching for the parents and sibilings of Adeline GATLIN, 1861-1901.
She married John Thomas Sutfin in 1879 in Craighead County, AR.
Becky Cripe
cripe@flash.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 8 23:50:54 EST 1998
Looking for any information on the GARLANDs that lived in Humphreys
Co. between 1900 and 1930. Dan GARLAND married Nevada RANDELL or
RANDLE. Dewie GARLAND married Willie HORNER.
Linda Hayes
-- P.O. Box 148, Brownsville, TN 38012-0148
lhayes@aeneas.net
Submitted on Sun Dec 13 12:05:48 EST 1998
I am looking for Mary Jane GARNER wo married Josiah Henderson SMITH
of Hickman Co, Tn. Mary Jane was born in Feb of 1841. In the 1870
census ,Henderson and Jane were in Hickman Co,but in 1880 they are
in Humphreys Co.I have been unable to find Mary Jane in the 1850
census as a 9 year old with her parents. There is an 8 year old Mary
in the household of Wm. H.,42,in the 1850 Humphreys Co census. Others
in the family were Harriet 24,James 18, John16, Nancy14, Louisa
12,Jacob 10,Margaret 6, Hester 4,and Tomson 2. Could this Mary be the
Mary Jane GARNER I am looking for? Any help appreciated. Thanks.
Kitty Robinson
-- 5318 Doles Rd, Albany, GA 31705
genofreak@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 23 19:46:10 EDT 1998
Would like to know if anyone is researching the TEMPLE Family? I am
trying to find information on Betsy TEMPLE born in Hickman Co. All I
know is that she married Sam or Samuel GODWIN and that one of the
children from this union was Elizabeth Ann GODWIN born, 5-17-1841 in
Humphreys Co. (Is anyone researching the GODWIN Family? Sam or
Samuel GODWIN was from Hardin Co. Also, Elizabeth Ann GODWIN married
James Thomas POWERS, 10-28-1857 in Humphreys Co. I would appreciate
any help. Thanks,
Joyce Rhodes E-mail: jmrhodes@usit.net
Joyce Rhodes
jmrhodes@usit.net
Submitted on Tue Oct 20 17:06:22 EDT 1998
I am looking for information on William J. GOSSETT, his wife is list
as Rebecca GROSS. I found them in the 1850 and 1860 indexes. any
information on these people or the children will be greatfully
accepted.
Teresa Skiles
ts224@ims-1.com
Submitted on Mon Sep 7 00:06:22 EDT 1998
CORRECT THE SPELLING ON PREVIOUS QUERY. INFO ON WILLIAM THOMAS GRAY
(NOT GREY) OR AMANDA BROWN OF HUMPHREYS CO.
MICHAEL MILLER
yamoon@flinthills.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 11 17:57:17 EST 1998
I'm looking for any information on my greatgrandfather,
LittleBerry,Housten, GREEN. He was a Free Will Baptist preacher in
Gorman, TN around the turn of the century. I would appreciate any
help.
Todd Inman
ainman@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Nov 23 23:02:56 EST 1998
I am looking for information regarding my grand father, Albert
Greenwells sister Lillie Mae Greenwell Walden.My understanding is she
may have died in McEwen,TN in Sept 1996 but I last have her residence
in LaFolette,TN
Jo Rolston
rolstons@konnections.com
Submitted on Mon Dec 14 04:19:30 EST 1998
I am looking for information about my paternal grandmothers family.
Her name was Edith Marie GREY. She married Benjamin Roy Miller 21 Apr
1919 at McEwen Tn. Her father was William Thomas GREY and her mother
was Amanda BROWN. Thank you in advance for any information or leads.
Michael Miller
-- 1330 Rockledge Dr., Junction City, KS 66441
yamoon@flinthills.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 8 01:30:40 EST 1998
Requesting any information on the Gwin's family tree.
Preston Gwin Sr.
-- 667 Brent Woods Dr., Shelbyville, IN 46176
psgwin@spitfire.net
Submitted on Mon Nov 2 11:05:55 EST 1998
In the Bakersville Review paper there is an obit. for James Madison
HALL who died in Humphreys Co. on l5 Oct. l899. His first wife
was Minerva NUNNELLY who died l3 Jan.l897 and is buried
in the Marshall FOSTER Cem. Where is James M. HALL buried?
Martha C. COOKE
mccooke1@juno.com
Submitted on Wed Sep 2 00:03:27 EDT 1998
For genealogical purposes I am looking for Information On the PULLEN
family of Humprey and Davidson counties and nancy a.Hall(pullen)of
Dickson county
Bobbie F. Pullen
bfp@tdi.net
Submitted on Fri Sep 11 19:04:12 EDT 1998
Looking for **any** information on Marion Franklin HAILEY and his
father, possibly Wilson HAILEY. They owned land near Waverly in
Humphreys co. late 1800s. Marion Franklin "Frank" HAILEY had one
brother that I know of , Walter HAILEY. please contact me if you have
any information... many, many thanks!!
Katherin Brummett Aulds
-- 7847 East Kings Hwy. , Shreveport, LA 71115
kbaulds@classicmsn.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 25 19:31:53 EDT 1998
Information CORRECTION: Rebecca Jane HARRIS b. 2/15/1826 Humphreys
Cty, TN d/o Keziah VEATCH and Ancil Mancil HARRIS. She m. William O.
COLE b. Abt 1821 in Bedford Cty,TN. Keziah VEATCH and Ancil HARRIS m.
3/3/1820 in Humphreys Cty, TN. Keziah d/o James VEATCH b.6/27/1762 in
Maryland m. 7/22/1791 in Greene Cty, TN to Mary Hopkins b. Abt 1771
in Greene Cty, TN. James Veatch d. Humphreys Cty, TN. Ancil s/o
Zacariah HARRIS and Basheba HALEY. The HARRIS' were in Humphreys Cty,
TN around 1820-28. I would like any information including birth,
death, marriages, wills, etc. I will gladly exchange information with
anyone interested in these families.
Paula A. Cook
-- 647 East 1930 North Road, Edinburg, IL 62531-8202
paula@chipsnet.com
Submitted on Mon Sep 21 07:25:05 EDT 1998
HARRIS, VEATCH
I am asking for information on Rebecca Jane HARRIS b. 2/15/1826
Humphreys County, TN d/o Keziah VEATCH and Ancil Mancil HARRIS. She
m. William O. Cole b. About 1821 in Bedford County, TN. Keziah VEATCH
and Ancil Mancil HARRIS were m. 3/3/1820 in Humphreys County, TN.
Ancil's father James VEATCH b. 6/27/1762 in Maryland m. 7/22/1791 in
Greene County, TN to Mary Hopkins b. About 1771 in Greene County, TN.
James VEATCH died in Humphreys County, TN.
The HARRIS' were in Humphreys County, TN from 1820 - 1828. I would
like any information including birth, death, marriages, wills etc. I
will gladly exchange information with anyone interested with these
families.
Paula A. Cook
-- 647 East 1930 North Road, Edinburg, IL 62531
paula@chipsnet.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 10 09:23:44 EDT 1998
HARRISON Seeking information on Robert Harrison who was in the
1830 Humphries Co.census index
Edna Franklin
-- P.O. Box 55 , Tilden, IL 62292
wefrank@accessus.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 19 14:03:02 EDT 1998
Wm. Giles Hodge(s) and Mary Ann Rushton Hodge(s) are listed in the
1870 Census for Humphreys Co. Does anyone have his parents? Her
parents were Elijah and Rebecca Coggin Rushton.. Wm. and Mary Ann
are in Davidson in the 1860 C. By 1880 they had moved to KS.
Issue: seven boys and one girl. Have all that data. to share, but
need his parents. Thanks, D. Neil
Doris N. Neil
-- 100 East Ocean View Avenue , Apt.#501, Norfolk, VA 23503-1631
DorisNeil@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 1 09:21:53 EDT 1998
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History of Horner family in Humphrys County
Bill Horner
horners@brinet.com
Submitted on Mon Oct 12 11:18:56 EDT 1998
Would like any information I could possibly get on Nimrod
HOOPER(1824), and his wife, Kisiah(1832), maiden name unknown to us.
Leta Jo (Hooper) Cox
lzcorner@cctrap.com
Submitted on Thu Oct 15 00:00:30 EDT 1998
Seeking information on ROBERT and JULIA INGRAM. Robert was born
about 1811 and Julia about 1820. Their minor children were found
living in Waverly in 1880. Suspect they both died about that time.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Joan Anglea
-- 6846 Terreno Drive, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
jab@murieta.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 26 23:18:41 EDT 1998
Looking for family of my gg grandmother Nanny E JACKSON of Humphreys
County, who m. Calvin HARGIS of Desoto County, MS, near the end of
the civil war. She had (at least) three siblings: James, Andrew and
Maggie, who m. John SMITH and moved to Memphis where they had a
store.
Nanny (or Nancy) Jackson Hargis was widowed about 1872 and remarried
in Desoto County in 1873 to Tom LYNCH, my gg grandfather.
Preston Frank Sisk
-- P. O. Box 446, Edenton, NC 27932-0446
preston@simflex.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 13:30:32 EDT 1998
Am looking for info on my grandmother's family. She was Missouri
Lafayette (Fadie) HATFIELD, b. 29Oct1871, md. Thomas Walter CATHEY,
d. 30Oct1938. According to her death certificate, her mother, Laura
JAMISON, was born in Humphreys Co. That is the only info I have on
my grandmother. I am so hoping that someone on this list might have
some info to add to my meager database. Is JAMISON/JEMISON an Indian
surname? My daddy always said that we had Indian blood. Thanks, Anne
Cathey Smith.
Anne Cathey Smith
AnneWayne@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 8 08:25:48 EST 1998
I am looking for any info on Jacob( Jake) JENNINGS, Anything, his
parents, his siblings. He is our brick wall. He was married to Nancy
ROBINSON/ROBERTSON. Please see my cousins homepage at
http://www.familytreemaker.com then go to Bill JENNINGS home page. I
tried to give link, but must not be working tonight. If you write me
I will give link. Please feel free to contact myself or my cousin
Any Help At All
Florence Williams Cornwell
-- 15 Briar Street Apt. # 22, Glenn Ellyn, IL 60137
Flocorn@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Oct 6 03:33:22 EDT 1998
I am looking to find information in reguards to my ancestry. My
father's name is PAUL EDWARD JONES born: 25 July 1921 in Waverly, TN,
who was the son of Author JONES and Irena PARKER. I would like any
information that may be available to who their parents and ancestor's
were and possible any living relatives in Waverly. Both of my grand
parents died before 1951 and my father (Paul) died in 1968 before I
was old enough to question my father about my ancestry.
I would like to thank you at this time for any assistance that you
can give.
Dennis Alan Jones
Dennis Alan Jones
-- 5543 Saint Ann Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630
dennis.jones@mailexcite.com
Submitted on Mon Oct 12 01:47:27 EDT 1998
I am trying to find any informatiom I can on LANDERS in Humphreys
County. I've been told that there are several LANDERS in Waverly
cemeteries, although the cencus records do not reflect many LANDERS
in that area. Any help would be appreciated.
Randy Landers
-- 701 Cliffside DR., Richardson, TX 75080
mlanders@swbell.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 14 21:49:26 EDT 1998
William or John LAIN/LANE. 1824 letter stated: "Living in Humphreys
County on Hurrican Creek of Duck River about twelve miles from the
mouth of Duck River and fourteeen miles from Reynoldsburg. Brother
John and Sister Sally is living in this neighborhood. Father is
living in "Cast" TN". W & J both listed in 1820 Census. William is
believed to be the brother of Elizabeth (Lain) McDonald, John &
Sally. Anyone know where "Cast" TN might be? What other Humphreys Co.
records would list any information about this family? Thanks
Tracy Spurlock
actct@wtaccess.com
Submitted on Wed Dec 16 23:12:47 EST 1998
Seeking info on Milton H LUFFMAN and/or his children: Robert, John,
Ben, Nancy, Elizabeth or William Franklin, my g-gf. Many LUFFMAN's
in Humphrey County early in 1900s; cannot find where Milton (b 1817
in Guilford Co, NC) died - Humphrey County?
Bonnie Fuller
bonniejf@cyberhighway.net
Submitted on Sat Dec 26 12:12:25 EST 1998
ANY THING ABOUT THE LUTEN HOUSE THAT WAS IN WAVERLY WHERE THE POST
OFFICE IS NOW. ALSO HOW TO FIND THE LUTEN CEMETERY AT HARMON CREEK.
ANY INFO. ON LUTEN,S.
SHERMAN R. LUTEN
-- 575 buck branch rd, mansfield, TN 38236
rayusa@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 1 12:52:19 EST 1998
Does anyone have a map showing where the different County Districts
are?
Barbara Kearns
jewell44@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 13 23:53:37 EDT 1998
My great grandfather, John Monroe MARBERRY, Sr. (1823-1891)lived in
Humphreys Co., TN from about 1840 until his death in 1891. He
married Hester Gould MORRISSET (1854-1938) in 1869 in Johnsonville.
They lived near Old Johnsonville at Trace Creek. There are three
MARBERRY Cemeteries located in this area, John Monroe MARBERRY'S
family, his brother Francis Marion MARBERRY'S family and another
brother's cemetery, Hiram J. MARBERRY. All three of these brothers
are buried in their family cemeteries, John's wife, Hester had
remarried and was Hester CLARK at the time of her death in 1938. I
would appreciate any information that anyone may have on these
families or their relatives in Humphreys County.
John L. Marberry
-- P. O. Box 304, 1N127 LaFox Road, LaFox, IL 60147
marberry@ameritech.net
Submitted on Mon Sep 14 23:16:16 EDT 1998
I have found listed on the 1840 census: David A MASSIE Sr.
District 7in the town of Waverly. Also found an S. McRairy in the samedistrict.My ancestors are
Lucy McCrary Massie who married David A. Massie.Daughter, Mary Jane Massie m. Thomas L. Pavo.
Does anyone know if the McRairy listed could be the McCrary I'msearching for?
Toni
blazeoglory@webtv.net< Searching for great
grandfather A.C.McCASLAND born 1850 in Tennessee. May have been from Humphrey Co.Tennessee.
Parents listed as "Unknown". Migrated to east Texas. Had brothers, Samuel, and Jasen or
Jefferson Nash.
Hayden D. McCasland
-- 820 Hardin, Norman, OK 73072
Hdnjnmcc@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Dec 9 13:02:35 EST 1998
I am searching for the mother of Pleasant M MATLOCK, born 1843 in
Humphreys Co., TN. His father's name is Edward ( Ned ) M MATLOCK
Jeffrey Watson
jawatson@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 30 21:42:02 EDT 1998
I am seeking any info on the surname MEDLOCK. I have been led to
understand they were there in the 1870's at least. Thank you, John
<;BR>John Turner
-- P. O. Box 8995, Greenville, TX 75404-8995
jwt@flash.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 29 09:22:46 EST 1998
I am looking for the ancestory of Garrett MOORE. There is a Garrett
listed in the 1840 census as being in Hump. County. His wife was
Ellen T. They had a daughter named Martha J. b.1837 She married Uriah
BURCH b.1837, son of A. Burch b.1812 They later moved to Mo.
Daniel Walker
dlwalker@intellex.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 17 06:20:51 EDT 1998
I am a grandaughter of Zachariah Valentine Morgan, born 3/1/1892 in
Humphreys County and died 8/20/1982 in Barberton, OH. When he was a
young man he got his leg cut off by a train in the Trace Creek area.
I am looking for details to this story. Maybe your grandparents or
aunts and uncles would remember. He was married at the time to the
former Ethel Turner. They were married in 1913 and already had grown
daughters when this happened. I would appreciate any information you
can share with me. Thank You.
Laura Copen Mucerino
bbuilt@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 15 08:06:04 EST 1998
Looking for information about MATHEW MORRIS b. 1810 TN. He married
MARTHA ___ b. 1812 TN. Their children were JAMES D. SIMEON, RUFUS,
and CAROLINE.
Alan Hines
ahines@tradenet.net
Submitted on Mon Oct 12 10:13:02 EDT 1998
We are looking for information on WILLIAM B.,BETHEL - LL, son of
John who lived in Humphrey Co., Tenn. I am guessing around 1850-
55. Any information on this family would be appreciated.
Beth
A. B. Craig
abcfhist@brrainer.net
Submitted on Tue Aug 25 11:52:37 EDT 1998
I am a direct decendant of Hiriam NIX and Emily BROWN, I am looking
for anything on the NIXs who lived in Humphrey, and Hickman Counties.
I am also looking for any information on the WASSONs; who are a line
which married in to the MACLEAN(MCLEAN)s. My great-grandmother was
Ethel Oliva WASSON and my great-grandfather was Joseph Andrew NIX.
Our family also married in to the following families: BEASLEY,
DILLAHUNTY(de la Haunte), and BROWN. I have a little information to
share from Ethel O. WASSON-NIX's personal journal on each of the
families.
Lawrence T. Pickard Jr.
pickard@efortress.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 3 23:08:36 EDT 1998
Belithia OWENS came to Humphreys Co. ca. 1810, listing 8 boys in
census,I can name 7, there must be 8, my Grgrandfather Jesse OWENS b.
1812 m. Ethalinda PARHAM, dau. of Tom and Sarah BAXTER PARHAM in
Humphreys according to family tradition quote: I am the 7th. son.
Also called a "Faith Doctor" Belithia OWENS was b. in Worcester Co.
Md. he was the son of Only OWENS and Sarah lAYFIELD, Belithia m. Mary
ENNIS,dau. of Zadock. Caught in the MD and NC 1800 census, Belithia
had two sons under age of 5 yrs. He and his father came to Orange
Co.NC ca 1800. Only died there in 1809 naming in will, wf. Sarah
ch:Nancy, Eliz.,Belithia,Lear,Lavina, Samuel, John, Thomas. Belithia
and Mary ch: Samuel d. Humphreys, Joseph can't prove he is a son,
John, Only, Zadock, Jessie, and Smallwood Have 40 years of research
on the Owens and allied families. I have document that Only OWENS
served in the Wicomico Battalion in 1780, Worcester Co., Md. Will
share.
Dorris Owens Henson
sallie@usit.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 22 14:20:41 EST 1998
I am seeking information on Julia PARKER whom was on the Humphreys
1840 census as head of house with Jeremiah BATEMAN and family next
door. On the 1850 Humphreys Co. census she is 70 yrs. old and now
living with Jeremiah and his wife Nancy(MORRIS) and children. This
would indicate a birth date around 1780 for Julia (born in VA.) Who
is this Julia, is she a mother whom is remarried,or one of their
grandma's? Other PARKERS and BATEMAN's are neighbors. Any help with
this line would be much appreciated.
Thanks, Bonnie
Bonnie Peplaski
snbyrds@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 19 18:58:08 EDT 1998
I am researching genealogy for the Parnell, Burns, and Sweeney
families of Humphreys, Hickman, and Perry counties.
;Charles R. Parnell
-- 4117 Tracy Circle, Sulphur, LA 70663
RileyTide@AOL.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 22:28:54 EDT 1998
On the 1830, Humphreys County Census is listed a "Commins C. POE"
family who lived just a few houses away from my g. g. grandparents.
I believe they are the parents of my g. grandmother, Artimissa M.
POE, found living in the home of J.F. Presson on the 1860, Benton
County Census.
Does anyone know "ANY" information about the Commins C. POE
family?
Thanks!
Arthur F. Freeman
affy@speedlink.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 21 03:38:06 EDT 1998
I have run into a brick on these families; can anyone help?
Leonard Rains RANEY was my children's grandfather. His father's name
was James Samuel RANEY, b December 1875 who married in 1896 Lula Anne
PARNELL b. October 1879. Their children were: Mavis b 1898, Leonard Rains,
b 1900, and James Loyal b 1908).
Lula Anne was the sister of "Wendy" PARNELL, wife, Patty, who lived
in Denver, TN with his mother, Josephine PARNELL. I do not know her
maiden name. Wendy and Patty had one child. The RANEYS all moved
to Nashville in the early part of this century.
My children and I would really appreciate any information on these
families.
Pat Vance
vancepat@att.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 6 16:13:06 EDT 1998
RANEY, PARNELL:HUMPHREYS, PERRY COUNTY-TN
Leonard Rains RANEY was my children's grandfather. His father's name
was James Samuel
RANEY, b December 1875 who married in 1896 Lula Anne PARNELL b.
October 1879. Their
children were: Mavis b 1898, Leonard Rains, b 1900, and James Loyal b
1908).
Lula Anne was the sister of "Wendy" Parnell, wife, Patty, who lived
in Denver, TN with his
mother, Josephine Parnell. I do not know her maiden name. Wendy
and Patty had one child. My
children and I would like any information on these families.
The Raneys all moved to Nashville in the early 1940s.
Pat Vance
vancepat@att.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 11 11:07:34 EDT 1998
Searching for:Sidney Johnston ROSS, b.5/14/1872, in McEwen, TN.
married Mary Mabel SALEA(SALEE).Father or grandfather born in
Scotland, Robert ROSS.possibly a brother, Bill ROSS. May have had
family names of:Charles, Samuel, William, Sidney. Sidney Johnston
ROSS is known to have lived in Kentucky, ARK, and MS. Died in Port
Gibson, MS, 9/15/1931.
A.Ross Heinle
1for1@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 22:29:08 EDT 1998
william meredith ROY was my great-great grandfather and he was b
march 10, 1828 in humphreys co tenn. I do not know his parents names
or names of other siblings and would like this information. William
was married to Margaret SATTERFIELD in Illinois in sept of 1870.
They had 7 children all born between 1871 and 1887. any info
possiable on these, or that will lead to the name of williams parents
would be greatly appreciated.
Robert C Roy
-- 150 S. London St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143-1135
rroy@msohio.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 10 17:45:48 EDT 1998
I am interested in any information about Stephen Scurlock and his
father Jasper Scurlock and members of their family who came to
Humphreys County, TN by wagons from Iowa around 1900.
Roger Scurlock
-- P.O. Box 593, Fulton, TX 78358
Scurlock@Thei.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 20 12:30:38 EDT 1998
Looking for information on my great grandmother, Amanda Ann SHAVER.
She married John MONSUE and had three children, Ruby, Willie Marie,
and John Hugh. Amanda and John lived in Humphreys County and are
buried there. Amanda is believed to be a full blooded Cherokee
indian and been on the Trail of Tears. I am looking for information
to trace my indian ancestory. Any information will be helpful.
Tamlark
tamlark
tamlark@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 10 18:10:42 EDT 1998
I am looking for a marriage certificate or copy of the book for
George Leslie and Sarah Simpson --married 9-17-1817. If anyone has
please let me know. thanks
Brent House
bhouse@dicksonstreet.com
Submitted on Tue Oct 6 05:37:02 EDT 1998
Stringer
Interested in hearing from anyone with a Stringer connection in
Humphreys County, also Hickman and Perry Counties.
Judy Wright
-- 11007 Hunters Point, Fort Smith, AR 72903
bobwright@ipa.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 27 14:07:55 EDT 1998
I'm seeking info on John David TURNER and Elizabeth Jane MCCOLLUM.
They had six children. Josephine, Betty, Levi, Lillie, Annie, and
Albert. They moved from Humphreys Co TN to White Co AR around 1880.I'm the grandson of Levi
TURNER. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
Ervin Gould
-- P.O. Box 448, Avinger, , TX 75630
egould@longview.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 19:34:24 EDT 1998
Trying to connect with any WHEATLEY or WHEATLY families in the
following Counties in TN: Henderson, Benton, Stewart, Lauderdale, &
Humphreys. This is not a very common surname and I feel like the
Wheatley's that are in TN are all related somehow. Our family came
from Henderson Co to Lauderdale Co around 1875. Please contact me
if you know anything about this surname or are related. I'll be glad
to swap any info I have.
Mandy Queen
-- 1772 Queens Xing Rd, Henning, TN 38041
awqueen@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri Nov 6 08:55:09 EST 1998
Thank-you for allowing the opportunity to find lost relatives and
ancestors. My query is to find the surname WILCHER
Law Wilcher
-- 6642 Valley Park Dr., Memphis, TN 38115
Adagyo@netscape.net
Submitted on Mon Oct 12 16:25:54 EDT 1998

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