Wayne County, Tennessee
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January - February 2000

Archived 17 March 2000

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JESSEE AND ELIZABETH BROWN

Looking for Jessee and Martha Jane Brown from Wayne County. Moved to Searcy County AR. They had the following chilrden: William, Sarah Mary Jane, George Washington, Anderson, Owen and Emily. Suppose to be Cherokee. e-mail me at tbsaalfeld@hotmil.com Thanks Beverly 02/26/2000
beverly
tbsaalfeld@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Feb 26 00:09:23 MST 2000

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CHURCHWELL

Would like to contact anyone researching Peyton "Payton" CHURCHWELL b: 1804 TN, who married Alcie CURTIS. Will happily share.
Patricia Ware -- 12021 S.E. 44th, Choctaw, OK 73020
patricia@icon.net
Submitted on Wed Feb 23 20:57:46 MST 2000

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BURGESS, HILL, TIBBS, MORLAN, WILLIAM

I am searching for ANY info on my ggggrandparents THOMAS W. BURGESS(b. c1800, Wayne Co, TN d. c2/1849) m. MARY HILL (b. c1825, Wayne Co, TN d. aft1870, Wayne Co, IL). I know they had at least 3 children - Mary Virginia (m. Thomas H. Tibbs), Lucinda Emaline (m. James Henely Morlan), and John Hill (m. Mary C. William). The siblings moved to Wayne Co, IL where they lived for some time. I would love to share the information I have so far if I can help. If anyone knows any info that may help me PLEASE let me know. I'm at a dead end. Thanks!
Julene
Juleney@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Feb 22 02:48:05 MST 2000

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HANDLEY, HANDLY, HANLY, GOOCH, NUTT, RILEY, RACKLEY AND TALBERT/TOLBERT.

In search of all Handley, Handly, Hanly, Gooch, Nutt, Riley, Rackley and Talbert/Tolbert Families. These Families were in the county in the early 1800's and mid 1800.
Ellie Handley -- 9614 Boonsboro Dr., San Antonio, TX 78245
ehandley@texas.net
Submitted on Wed Feb 16 14:12:20 MST 2000

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BEST

I am searching for information on a Best family that appears on the 1850 Wayne County Census on page 288B can anyone help identify this family? Help will be GREATLY appreciated.
Donald Best
DBest63958@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Feb 9 08:15:03 MST 2000

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WILLIAM HARRISON HELTON

Looking for WILLIAM HARRISON HELTON, born 1843 in Tenn, not sure of the Co. Parents also born Tenn. Don't know the Co. Would appreciate any help. Phyllis
Phyllis P.
philly@naxs.net
Submitted on Mon Feb 7 06:57:00 MST 2000

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MORRIS,ROBINSON

Sarah MORRIS lived in Lauderdale Co., Ala. in 1860..Head of household. She had the following children: Thomas W., Lewis P., William, James Carroll, Mary J.....She lived in Wayne County Tennessee in 1870, 1880, 1900.... I have always been told her maiden name is ROBINSON... SHE IS LISTED AS HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD...NO HUSBAND..WHO IS HE? Any help would be appreciated...... E-MAIL: chrisandsandra@centurytel.net
SANDRA BUTLER -- P.O. BOX 1532, SAVANNAH, TN 38372
chrisandsandra@centurytel.net
Submitted on Sat Feb 5 20:15:37 MST 2000

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LOCKE

i am looking for locke poole taylor
nancy wilson
nmw1064@juno.com
Submitted on Fri Feb 4 18:30:39 MST 2000

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BAILEY, HENSON, LINDSEY

BAILEY, Need information on James E. BAILEY, born 1842, Wayne Co. Married Permilia Weston. James father was B.A. BAILEY. Any information will be appreciated. James and Permilia had a daughter, Mary Francis (Molly), she married Thomas Johnson Henson, son of Jerry Henson and Louiza Lindsey.
Dennis Beaty
oakmontfrm@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Feb 1 21:33:59 MST 2000

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EVANS, ROBERSON, COOPER, BLASSENGAME

Sarah Catherine EVANS b. abt 1850 in GA, dau of William EVANS, m. Henry Clayton ROBERSON, son of Nathan D. ROBERSON, in Wayne Co., TN. They sold land and moved around Plano, TX. Sarah Catherine had siblings: Mary Evans COOPER, Emmaline Evans BLASSENGAME, Ben EVANS, and George EVANS. Are these names familiar to anyone?
Louise Evans
evansl@crockettnet.com
Submitted on Tue Feb 1 13:22:16 MST 2000

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HILL, MCCULLOUGH

I am searching for the parents of Thomas HILL, who married Elizabeth McCULLOUGH in 1855 in Coffee Co. The 1850 Wayne Co. census has a family with John and Susannah HILL as parents and Thomas one of 7 HILL children. I don't know if this is "my" Thomas but he is 15 years of age which is the correct age. He was captured and died in 1865 as a Civil War soldier. Any help would be appreciated.
Lucy Parker -- 1315 Kingwood St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197-2143
ath_parker@online.emich.edu
Submitted on Sat Jan 29 23:10:13 MST 2000

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EVANS

I'm stuck. I'm looking for THOMAS EVANS who may have been in Maury Co., TN, Perry Co., TN, or Wayne Co., TN. Heck, I'm a Thomas Evans too. So if you're looking for a THOMAS EVANS who might have been in Tennessee, let's have a ROLL-CALL and maybe we'll find mine or maybe yours too. While in the Army, my First Sergeant used to have roll-calls all the time, I guess he was looking for THOMAS EVANS
Tom Evans
OoliticIN@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jan 29 22:03:22 MST 2000

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LAWSON,MCBRIDE

1. EMILY STANFIELD1 LAWSON was born March 18, 1830 in TN, and died Unknown. She married JOHN PATTON MCBRIDE June 1845, son of JOHN MCBRIDE and MARY JAGGERS. He was born May 14, 1823 in Maury County, TN, and died April 07, 1890 in ? Sedalia, MO. They were living in Wayne County, TN in 1850. Is the family next door her mother and siblings? Have lots of information to share.
Judy Brown Rasmussen -- 1172 Harvey Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104
rtrasmussen@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Mon Jan 24 16:29:01 MST 2000

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ASHCRAFT

Looking for information on James Ashcraft. He is listed on the 1830 Wayne County, TN census. I need to know if anyone knows anything about this man or his family. Could someone please look and see if the census record list anything about his family - where his parents came from - where his wife was from - children's names? Page 291 ID#55852677 Fed.Population Schedule TN 1830 Federal Census Wayne County.
Carolyn (Ashcraft) Whitehead -- 1711 Logan Drive, Columbia, TN 38401
Jessica@edge.net
Submitted on Thu Jan 20 23:33:08 MST 2000

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DICKERSON

I am looking for any info on James DICKERSON and his son, William DICKERSON of Wayne County. James DICKERSON was married to Sarah ARNETT. All of Wayne County, Tennessee.
DAWN
fishhatterascal@aol
Submitted on Tue Jan 18 15:08:16 MST 2000

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MELTON

My descendent Isobell (Elizabeth) MILTON was b. 1817 Wayne Co, Father from S.C. Possible Cherokee. What County would I look for them in pre 1817. Thank You, Sandra
Sandra Howard -- 105 Skyline Dr, Richland, WA 99352
Shsandra@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jan 16 15:45:55 MST 2000

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HICKERSON

Loking for any info on John D. HICKERSON m. Addie . listed in 1900 census in Wayne Co, TN
E. Hickerson
epollys4@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jan 14 21:42:08 MST 2000

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DANIEL, STAGGS, HADDOCK, LAKEY, SCOTT

Looking for information on Minnie DANIEL, b. 01/11/1890, d. August 1979, dau. of Henry Clay DANIEL and Edna Jane "Aunt Puss" HADDOCK. Minnie married William James "Jim" STAGGS, b. 01/27/1890, d. 02/16/1964 in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Minnie had Sister named Ella who married James Harrison "Jim" LAKEY of Wayne County, Tennessee, and a brother John Laurel "Duge" DANIEL who married Martha Mirl SCOTT of Wayne County Tennessee. Jim and Ella are both buried near Artesia, New Mexico, and Duge and Mirl are both buried at McGlamery Stand Cemetery at Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee. Any information is appreciated. D. G. Daniels - Pastor Wichita, Kansas
D. G. Daniels -- 2201 S. Anna St. Suite # 21, Wichita, KS 67209-2852
HTMI85@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jan 12 18:47:20 MST 2000

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FRANKLIN, CANTRELL

Looking for info on Calvin M. FRANKLIN, b. 1837, in Lincoln or Giles County, Tennessee, son of Mitchel FRANKLIN, Calvin married Mary A. (Ann or Alice) CANTRELL, born abt. 1850 in Lawrence County, Tennessee, who I believe to be the dau. Thomas CANTRELL of North Carolina, and his wife Sarah. It is my understanding they lived in or near Loretta, Lawrence County, Tennessee. Calvin and Mary were my Great Grandparents thru their son John William FRANKLIN. Any information is appreciated. D. G. DANIELS - Pastor Wichita, Kansas E-Mail HTMI85@aol.com
D. G. Daniels -- 2201 S. Anna St. Suite # 21, Wichita, , KS 67209-2852
HTMI85@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Jan 12 18:30:45 MST 2000

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EVANS - STODDARD

HENRY H. EVANS, b 24May1823, VA, d 25Dec1900, Clifton, TN, bur Howell Cem., Perry Co., TN (gravestone erected by his children with Masonic symbol). His wife Celia (-?-), she b 28Apr1841, TN, d 14Feb1891, bur Howell Cem., Perry Co. Who were their children? HENRY H. EVANS is believed to be a bro of ALLEN B. EVANS of White Oak Creek community area. HENRY was guardian of FRANKLIN (Frank) A. EVANS, b 26Dec1877, after death of the boy's father WYATT H. EVANS in 1880. Wyatt H. was a son of ALLEN B. EVANS. Frank married a Ms STODDARD (no other info on her). She was a daughter of Mr. S.J. STODDARD, Mrs. Frank EVANS was an employee of the RUSS Hotel in Clifton. I am a gg grandson of ALLEN
Tom Evans
OoliticIN@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jan 11 22:20:23 MST 2000

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LOOKINGBILL, SHIRLEY

Wayne Co. My g g grandparents John & Louisa Anna (SHIRLEY) LOOKINGBILL appeared in 1830 census for Wayne Co. with one son John Henry, two more sons born before moving to IL ca 1835. Can you please supply any info on this family? Will respond. Thank you/ Leon G LOOKINGBILL -- 295 Brian Circle, Afton, TN 37616-4623-02 leonlook@greene.xtn.net
Leon G Lookingbill -- 295 Brian Circle, Afton, TN 37616-4623-02
leonlook@greene.xtn.net
Submitted on Tue Jan 11 13:44:30 MST 2000

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JACKSON, HARDY, WALKER

Looking for information on the ancesters and descendants of John JACKSON. 1 John JACKSON b: 1786 in NC d: June 17, 1855 in Waynesboro, Wayne Co. TN Walnut Grove +Mary Jackson?? b: ABOUT 1780 d: 1822 in Waynesboro, Wayne, Co. TN Walnut Grove 2 Thomas Jefferson Jackson b: ABOUT 1822 in North Caroline +Mary Moltown b: ABOUT 1824 3 John Calvin Jackson b: March 22, 1845 in Wayne CO. TN d: September 20, 1916 in Osceola, Ark +Mary Jane Hardy b: September 9, 1851 in Limestone CO. AL m: March 17, 1869 in Wayne Co. TN d: September 14, 1913 in Osceola, Ark 4 Alec Coleman Jackson b: April 2, 1876 in Wayne Co. TN d: May 23, 1951 in Osceola, Ark +Molly E. Walker b: December 20, 1889 m: December 20, 1905 in Osceola, Mississippi Co., AR d: March 14, 1965 in Osceola, Ark Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bill Lantz -- 61 Williams Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857
LANTZG@email.msn.com
Submitted on Sun Jan 9 14:43:58 MST 2000

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POWELL, HOLT, FISHER

My great grandparents, Bennett P. Powell & Margaret (M. or A.) Holt, were married in Wayne County, TN about 9/30/1866. The parents of Bennett P. Powell were Ewing Andrew Powell and Cyrena Fisher, who married about 1821. I have no other information about these people and seem to be at an insurmountable stop. If anyone has any information that might help, please let me know. DG Allen
DG ALLEN
dgallen@bigfoot.com
Submitted on Sat Jan 8 20:26:55 MST 2000

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PRATER, CONAWAY

I am looking for my great grandmother, Alice Conaway. She married King Prater, s/o Ning Prater in Wayne County on August 20, 1899.. An Alice Conaway is listed with Joe Conaway in 1900 census. She would be about the right age, but my great grandmother would have been married by then. I would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance for your time. Marie Barnes 111 W 17th St Upland, CA 91784
Marie Barnes
barnes99@earthlink.net
Submitted on Sat Jan 8 09:56:12 MST 2000

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BUTLER

I am looking for descendants of Thompson Christopher Butler and Nancy W. Striklin Morrow Butler. They are buried at Pinhook-Lutts Cemetery and have one son Wade. There may be other children. Wade was born about 1906. Thompson and Nancy were married July 24, 1904 in Wayne County.
Jerry Butler
jerryb8779@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Jan 6 21:35:31 MST 2000

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MARTIN, HOLT, THOMPSON, CUMMINGS

Looking for parents of Henry MARTIN and his wife Nancy HOLT.They were both born and died in Tn. Nancy was born 2-4-1827, died 11-6-1911.No info on Henry.Parents of Carroll THOMPSON,(1816-1894)He married Sarah COCKMAN in 1836. Also parents of Mary Elizabeth CUMMINGS(1828-1888) She married Berry DODD Jr. Thanks, Jeanette Rousseau
Jeanette Rousseau -- 8808 Dixie, Redford, MI 48239
derfpj@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jan 4 19:48:10 MST 2000

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STOUT, BERRY, KYLE

Seeking information on Jane STOUT b. abt.1812 TN, married John W. BERRY who was b. abt. 1812 in GA. Believe her mother was a KYLE &father was possibly named Robert or John STOUT. Also seeking parents of John W. BERRY and his siblings.
Gale M. Burke -- 2100 Sandra Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110
GaleMBurke@prodigy.net
Submitted on Mon Jan 3 23:38:43 MST 2000

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FERGUSON

I am looking for my great grandfather William Henry FERGUSON or Henry William FERGUSON who is burried in wayne co. Tn. need corect name before court house will look him up for me . died around 1939 this is only a guess as I have no facts need help ???
Gayle Edge -- 1930 Remington RD., Rockford, IL 61108
REdges78@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jan 3 18:01:46 MST 2000

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ROBINSON

I am trying to determine if the John W. Robinson listed in the 1860 TN census as the son of James and Prucilla Robinson is John Wesley? John Wesley was my g'grandfather who married Sarah Paschall in Henry Cty (Paris), TN on 12/24/1872. Thanks
Thom Robinson
trobins@entergy.com
Submitted on Mon Jan 3 08:42:53 MST 2000

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PRATER

I am looking for information on Elijah Prater b.1808-09. He married Chisa b.1810-11. This is my ggg grandfather. I would appreciate any information.
Kathy Prater Love
boblove@superior.winclass.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 28 15:13:08 MST 1999

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AKA TARLE SKAAWEE

indian name for henry mcgee, sr in Georgia. Cherokee. Mary Ottertail (cherokee ) married Henry's son Henry McGee Jr.Familly moved to Tennessee about 1800. Two sons of henry Jr were Micajah and James Giles. one story is they first moved to Giles county. some say Henry Jr lived in Pendleton District, S.C. next to Georgia
Dr. Jerry C. McGee -- 660 elkins lake, huntsville, TX 77340
drjcmcgee@excite.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 24 20:17:39 MST 1999

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MARY OTTERTAIL (MCGEE)

mary ottertail married henry mcgee in Georgia. family moved to wayne and lawrence county tennessee about 1800
jerry c. mcgee, EdD -- 660 elkins lake, huntsville, TX 77340
drjcmcgee@excite.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 24 20:06:50 MST 1999

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COOK

I am looking for information on John M. Cook. I believe he was born about 1830. He was married Sept. 3, 1855 to Nancy Anna Smith in Wayne County, Tennessee. I believe he died in 1886. He had 12 children. Thomas Lafayette Cook; Sophia Adaline Cook; Archabald Cook; Anna Cook; Melinda Lucy Cook; Nancy Elizabeth Cook; James Monroe Cook; Icy Cook; Zera Lila Cook; Tula Ellen Cook; John William Cook; Denney Lee Cook. Thank you for your help.
Greg Cook
gregcook@hiwaay.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 23 17:33:28 MST 1999

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BARNES, HASTY

I need to update my Quary.I have learned that the Parents of Epheriam HASTY was Benjamin and Lydia DUGGER HASTY not Wm.Jordan and Sarah Hill COPELAND.Ephr.had a brother Benjamin F. who was also in the Union Army,he married Mary BARNES,Wayne Co, their daughter Lydia HASTY married George Cazy REDDING,1883 in HARDIN Co, Mary Barnes HASTY Benjamin F. Widow may have remarried to B.F. ALEXANDER 1877 in HARDIN Co any info:on any of these Families I would appericate as they are my family.Thanks June Rhea Johnson
June Rhea Johnson -- 315 Lee Street, Paris, TN 38242-3417
junerhea@aeneas.net
Submitted on Tue Dec 21 12:18:24 MST 1999

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SHIPMAN, NEWSOM

We are researching the Shipman family and the Newsom family.My husband's great grandparents was Polly Shipman born 1822, married Lewis Newsom born 1820.Children, James,GreenBerry,John Wesley,Soloman, William Daniel,Joseph F.,Charles. Any information would be appreciated.
Ima Bawcum
mbij@netease.net
Submitted on Mon Dec 20 18:11:04 MST 1999

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GOWER

I am looking for any information on MATTHEW GOWER and ABLE GOWER.
Ed Gower
egower@swbell.net
Submitted on Mon Dec 20 05:12:33 MST 1999

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DEVERS

I would like any information on the family of Phillip Ronald DEVERS SR
Phillip R DEVERS Jr -- 6868 Autumnhill Lane, Bartlett, TN 38135
dpd.1999@gateway.net
Submitted on Sat Dec 18 10:03:20 MST 1999

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WOODWARD

Need information on Thomas Woodward, Born:1849 Married: Sarah F. in Wayne Co Children: Mary F. Born: 1875 Nancy E. Born:1877 Martha A. Born:1880 Malisalt Born:1882 This is all I have. Could someone tell me what happen to them.
Barbara Brewer
bonepickin@prodigy.net
Submitted on Fri Dec 10 23:23:53 EST 1999

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SAMUEL PRATER SR, CHISA PRATER

SAMUEL PRATER SR 1832-1886 wife was Cherokee Indian bythe name of Chisa - I also show he was married to Amanda AHayward died in 1917 Thank you
Donna Badgwell
djbadgwell@webtv.net
Submitted on Tue Dec 7 14:17:57 EST 1999

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REAVES, MARTIN

Believe Elizabeth "Betsy" REAVES b. @ 1838 married Henry MARTIN who was related to Matthew Peter MARTIN. Any info. is apprediated.
Theda Schutt
tschutt_osu@ionet.net
Submitted on Sun Dec 5 11:54:04 EST 1999

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GILL, PEYTON, CORBIN, STROUD

Am seeking info on James GILL,wife Nancy PEYTON GILL (later mar sister Melissa Peyton Fike in KY),ch: William Bird GILL,Mary E. GILL(Jas.Harvey CORBIN),Mildred GILL(Daniel STROUD),Hamilton GILL,E. Green GILL, James GILL, Frances GILL(Wm. BALDWIN),Harrison GILL,John Taylor GILL. This family was in Wayne CO. in 1850 (Hardin in 1830/1840). In Hopkins CO, KY 1860. Property and homes incl family home in Olive Hill sold early 1900's by E.G.GILL and sons. E.G. GILL and wife Josephine buried in Olive Hill Cemetery.
DIANNE GILL -- 351 Sassafras Grove Road, Sebree, KY 42455
dgill12@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Fri Dec 3 04:24:52 EST 1999

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HAFLEY

David & Martha "Patsy" CRENSHAW HAFLEY Looking for any information about this couple which are my ggggparents. They were in Williamson Co, Tn in 1811 when they married. McMinn Co, Tn in 1830. Hamilton Co, Tn in 1840. Wayne Co, Tn in 1850. David was born 1788 in Tennessee. Patsy was born 1794 SC or Tennessee. I have extensive descendant info on these folks. Many thanks for any help. Jim Holcomb Harrison, Tn.
Jim Holcomb -- 9234 Birchwood Pike, Harrison, TN 37341
JHolc19593@AOL.Com
Submitted on Wed Dec 1 20:26:30 EST 1999

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DAVIS, CRICK

looking For P.P. DAVIS born abt 1822,who was living in Wayne Co,Tn, 1850. Appricate any info or help. Juanita Davis Russ
Juanita Davis Russ
jruss10171@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Nov 29 14:24:23 EST 1999

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DAVIS

I am looking for a Edgar Davis dob 1886 & Pearl Tucker-Davis dob 1890 which had a child by the name of Luther Davis in Allens Creek, Wayne Co on June 10, 1918. Had 2 other children prior to that, not sure of any after, would appreciate any help. They live in Lawrence Co, Wayne Co & Lewis Co.
Dee Saner-Evans
sanerdj@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Nov 27 13:56:07 EST 1999

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MORRIS, ROBINSON

William M. Morris and Sarah lived in Wayne County, Tenn. in 1860??? Sarah is in census in 1870, 1880...William is not..maybe died in war. Had sons Walter and Carroll.
SANDRA BUTLER -- P.O. BOX 1532, SAVANNAH, TN 38372
chrisandsandra@centurytel.net
Submitted on Sat Nov 27 11:59:34 EST 1999

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COBB, MILLER, MURRY

William Thornton COBB, born 19 June 1861 died 7 February 1934 married 22 April 1880 in Wayne Co., TN to Mary MURRY born 9 June 1861 died 11 February 1919. Edmond D. COBB born 1829 died ca 1885 married October 1848 to Artimis MILLER born 1833.
Phyllis De Angelis -- 6449 Merritt Drive, Malibu, CA 90265-3850
paula@netvip.com
Submitted on Fri Nov 26 17:39:21 EST 1999

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NICHOLS

NICHOLS I found Joseph Nichols n 1820 Wayne County Census. He is the right age to be a brother to a William NICHOLS born circa 1788 whose wife was Dorcas. They had a son, Samuel Joseph Nichols, born 09/01/1822. I'm looking for any information on this William NICHOLS family and their origin.
Glenda Nichols
nichols@silverlink.net
Submitted on Fri Nov 26 13:15:24 EST 1999

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GURLEY, MURPHY (SP?)

I am looking for any information re: my ggfather, Henry Marcus GURLEY (02/14/1867 - 11/06/1957) and my ggmother Lucinda (sp?) MURPHY GURLEY (04/30/1871 - 09/27/1926). They lived in Wayne Co. @ 1890's. They also lived in Decatur Co. They had several children born in these counties as was my gmother, Ida Estelle GURLEY CAUTHEN. She had a twin and they were born on 11/04/1898. The family later moved to TX. They are buried in southeast OK.
PATTY CAUTHEN SCARBOROUGH -- 28 CEDAR BEND, GLADEWATER, TX 75647
danny8754@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Nov 17 07:19:00 EST 1999

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TOWNSEND

Benjamin F. TOWNSEND (1829-1905) is buried Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Wayne Co TN. Who were his parents? His wife was Mahalah Catherine. What was her maiden name? She died after 1910 as she is listed in the household of her daughter Savannah & s-i-l John ROBERSON in 1910 Wayne Co TN census.
Becky Lew
rllew@korrnet.org
Submitted on Sun Nov 14 16:08:27 EST 1999

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GRINDER

Looking for info on GRINDER family that came to Searcy co Ark in l840 to l850s from Wayne co Tenn. they were traveling with Reeves, Barnette and Baker families and intermarried into these families
Nancy Grinder
grinderwater@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sat Nov 13 18:36:08 EST 1999

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HUST/HURST

In the 1820 Wayne census I find a Jesse HUST/HURST family. In the 1830 Wayne census I find a Jesse HUST/HURST family living adjacent to a Levi HUST/HURST family. Does anyone out there have info on these families? I am searching for the family of my ggrandfather, Elihu D. HURST, who lived in Wayne after the War Between The States. He married his third wife, Edith BROMLEY, in Wayne in 1888, and they are found in the 1890 Wayne census. Any help in locating data on any of these people will be most appreciated.
Jackie Wayne Hurst -- 105 Sowell Rd., McDonough, GA 30252-2950
jwh105@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Tue Nov 9 18:01:13 EST 1999

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BROMLEY, HURST

Edith BROMLEY married Elihu D. HURST in Wayne County in 1888. I am looking for the parents of both these people. I am also interested in any data Re: Jesse and Levi HUST/HURST, who are fount in the 1820 and 1830 Wayne censuses. In 1830 these people lived near a John J. Bromley, who married an Edith HURST. She may have been a daughter of Jesse HUST/HURST, and she and John J. may have been ancestors of Edith (BROMLEY) HURST. Any help will be appreciated.
Jackie Wayne Hurst -- 105 Sowell Rd., McDonough, GA 30252-2950
jwh105@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 7 21:25:15 EST 1999

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