Wayne County, Tennessee

Queries November - December 1998

Archived 29 January 1999

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POPE

My grandfather was Bently Harrison POPE born in Wayne Co. in 1892. He married Florence Blasingim. I am looking to find my great-grandfather. No one still living knows the "real" story, but he was born a WILLIAMS and went to live with the POPE family and took the POPE name. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm a beginner! I would be willing to help type any old records.
Melanie Dawn (Pope) Donegan
sdonega@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Jan 2 11:04:27 EST 1999

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JOHNSON WALLACE

My Grandfather Johnson Wallace died 1873 in Wayne Co TN I would like to know the cemetery in Wayne Co. he was buried at, Does he have a marker.
James Wallace -- 565 Robert A Taft Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244
WL2J@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jan 1 00:11:59 EST 1999

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BAKER, CANNON

THIS IS THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE ON THE BAKERS: MY GRANDFATHER WAS JAMES WESLEY BAKER, HIS FATHER WAS JOE BAKER, AND JOE'S FATHER WAS NAMED JOHN BAKER. JAMES WESLEY MARRIED WAYMOND IRWIN, JOE MARRIED SALLY FAINE, AND ACCORDING TO MY RECORDS JOHN MARRIED ANN TURNBORO. THIS IS THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE ON THE CANNONS: JIM CANNON WAS MY GRANDFATHER. HE MARRIED FLORA CLAYTON. JIM'S FATHER WAS ANDREW JACKSON CANNON, WHO MARRIED JANE GAMBRELL. IF ANYONE CAN HELP PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT EITHER OF THESE SURNAMES I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT! MY NAME IS MIKE BAKER, EMAIL ADDRESS IS BIGRED1@BIGNET.NET P.S. THE PRIMARY COUNTIES INVOLVED ARE EITHER WAYNE OR LAWRENCE.
MIKE BAKER
BIGRED1@BIGNET.NET
Submitted on Wed Dec 30 22:52:08 EST 1998

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HICKS

Looking for Mollie Jane HICKS
Sara Norris
wtlumber@centuryinter.net
Submitted on Tue Dec 29 10:26:46 EST 1998

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MCGEE, OTTERTAIL

I am a descendant of HENRY MCGEE and MARY OTTERTAIL, both full blood Cherokee. I can not find any information on the parents of HENRY or MARY. I have the book on HENRY MCGEE and AMOS KILBURN. However, no infomation is given on anyone preceeding them. I would love to find out anything you know. Also any information on SOLON HUFF MCGEE or EMILY SOUCRETIA MCGEE.
Joanne Johnson Clark -- 211 East Davis Lane, Lehi, UT 84043
izzie3898@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 27 23:45:58 EST 1998

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JOHNSON, MCGEE, KILBURN

I am a descendant of THOMAS JEFFERSON JOHNSON. Pension records say that he died in Henryville, TN on March 8, 1921. However, he was born in Near Waynesboro, Wayne County on November 1835. I am interested in any information about his parents (father may be JOHN JOHNSON?). I have not been able to identify them. THOMAS JEFFERSON JOHNSON's wife was SARAH ELIZABETH MCGEE. I would also love any information on her family line.
Joanne Johnson Clark -- 211 East Davis Lane, Lehi, UT 84043
izzie3898@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 27 23:11:01 EST 1998

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COTTON

I am seeking information about Jonathan Irvan Cotton, who was the father of my maternal great-grandfather Irvan Robert Cotton. Jonathan Cotton died in the Civil War and we have little knowledge about him other than that fact.
Jane Tatum -- 645 Oakdale Avenue, Hohenwald, TN 38462
jltatum@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Dec 27 15:53:01 EST 1998

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HARDIN

I am researching of the name Lewis Richard Hardin. he was born 1844 in Wayne Co. Tennessee. and married in Wayne Co. Tennessee. he is buried in Buchanon Cemetery. his parents is John P. Hardin and Amy Olive Copeland. Lewis is married to Margaret Jane Kilburn. if any help it will be Appricated Thanks Richard Hardin rohardin@sheltonbbs.com
Richard Hardin -- 811 Newcomer Str., Bloomfield, MO 63825
rohardin@sheltonbbs.com
Submitted on Sun Dec 20 07:38:21 EST 1998

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FOWLER, LINVILLE

Would like to hear from any and all relatives of: Lewis FOWLER B. 14 Oct 1863 Lauderdale Co., AL to Thomas & Nancy (Haygood)Fowler. Married 13 Jan 1888 to Nancy Emily LINVILLE (b. 28 March 1866 - d. 3 Dec 1935. Children: 1)John Calvin b. 1889 (m. Ella Whitton), 2) Jesse L. b. 3 Dec 1892 (m. Nettie WHITTON), 3) William Pink b. 1893 (M. Lela?) Moved to Missouri. 4) Sallie Dee b. 1896 (m. Henry Bevis) 5) Dora B. 1898 (m. Oze Lawson) 6) Nannie J. b. 1902 (m. Dudley Wills), 7)Sam Henry b. 3 Dec 1904 ( my father) (m. Dorothy Brown) 8) Beulah b. 1908 ( m. J.D. Hayes 9) Eula b. 1913 ( m. Vomer Paulk) Most lived and died in the Lauderdale Co., Alabama and Wayne Co., TN area. Contact me by email barbara.clark@lycosmail.com.
Barbara Fowler-Clark -- 4669 Shoemaker, Almont, MI 48003
barbara.clark@lycosmail.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 18 22:45:53 EST 1998

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BOWEN

I am searching for WILLIAM HENRY BOWEN who may have been in Wayne Co.TN before 1820 or after 1840 . He was born in Kentucky abt 1807 his fathers name was Micajah Bowen and his mothers name was Rachel McCaslin,he was in Bond Co.Ill 1830-40
Debbie Gwadera
DGwadera@juno.com
Submitted on Thu Dec 17 19:11:33 EST 1998

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WIGGS, POAG

I would appreciate any history on the names WIGGS or POAG. Bob Eubanks Leesburg, FL
Bob Eubanks
EUBANKS123@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Dec 15 04:49:52 EST 1998

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WILSON

I'm researching my great-great grandmother Tennessee S. WILSON. She was born Sept 19, 1851, and she married James A. Tolle in Oct 1868. Her grandmother was Lavina Barnett. I am interested in any pertinent information on her including the names of her parents, etc.
Karen K. Lawson
kklawson@excite.com
Submitted on Fri Dec 11 10:40:32 EST 1998

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WORTHEN,WARTHEN,WORTHAM

WORTHEN: Looking for information on the Robert Worthen listed in the household of T.P. CYPERT in the 1850 Census of Wayne Co.,TN. Robert is thought to be the son of John Worthen (Sic Worthing) in that same census. Happy to trade infomation. Barbara
Barbara Warthen Wallace
bwallace@startext.net
Submitted on Tue Dec 8 21:21:11 EST 1998

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FOWLER, LINVILLE

Would like to hear from anybody who has information on FOWLERS and LINVILLES of Wayne Co., TN, and Lauderdale Co., AL. Lewis FOWLER born 14 Oct 1863 married 13 Jan 1888 in Wayne Co. Nancy Emily LINVILLE born 28 March 1866. Children were: 1)John Calvin B. Feb 1889 M. Ella WHITTON 2)Jesse L. b. 3 Dec 1892 M. Nettie WHITTON 3) William Pink b. June 1893 M. Lela 4) Sallie Dee M. b. 10 march 1896 Henry BEVIS 5) Dora b. July 1898 M. Oze Lawson 6) Nannie J. B. 1902 M. Dudley WILLS 7) Sam Henry b. 13 Dec 1904 M. Dorothy BROWN 8) Beulah b. 1908 M. J.D. (Dumont) HAYES 9) Eula b. 5 Oct 1913 M. Vomer PAULK. Contact me at Barbara Fowler-Clark, 4669 Shoemaker, Almont, Michigan 48003. Have more information, will share.
Barbara Clark -- 4669 Shoemaker, Almont, MI 48003
gram@lycosmail.com
Submitted on Sat Dec 5 19:24:24 EST 1998

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SMITH, BREWER FAMILIES

We just wanted to notify anyone trying to contact us and getting their letters returned that we have moved. The old address: 151 West Beach Road, Naubinway, MI 49762-0186. The time has expired for the post office to forward our mail.
Jim and Colleen Smith -- 6178 Ridge Road, Oscoda, MI 48750
jimcolsmith@voyager.net
Submitted on Fri Dec 4 05:48:12 EST 1998

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COOPER

Both Samuel and Stephen COOPER died in Wayne County. 1850-1860. It is believed they are the sons of John and James COOPER of North Carolina, who were born probably in 1770s. Would like to hear from anyone descended from these men.
barbara mcgee -- 19416 east 91st, broken arrow, OK 74014
bmcgee1566@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Dec 3 23:18:29 EST 1998

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DANIEL, FRANKLIN,CANTRELL,BUTLER

Looking for info on the parents of LOTT A. DANIEL, CALVIN MONROE FRANKLIN, and MARY ALICE CANTRELL wife of CALVIN MONROE FRANKLIN. Also the parents of MARY ELIZABETH BUTLER who was the wife of JAMES K POLK DANIEL. Any info appreciated. Thank You
D. G. Daniels
Lukey47@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Dec 3 17:17:06 EST 1998

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FOSTER

FOSTER - Searching for any & all information about Mark FOSTER, b. about 1795 in TN - d. before May 1832 in Jackson Co., MO. Mark was married to Delana/Delany _____, b. about 1796 in TN - d. 1850/1865 in MO or KS. Known children were: Thomas, b. about 1815 in TN - d. 1850/1853 in Jackson Co., MO; James P., b. about 1827 in MO - d. before 1 Mar. 1865 in Jackson Co., MO; & Sonia, b. about 1831 in MO. Possible children were: Hamilton, b. 1816 in KY - d. 12 Apr. 1860 in Cass Co., MO & Martin b. 1822 in MO. I have information which says that Mark FOSTER was the son of Mark FOSTER of Wayne Co., TN. Supposedly Mark & Delana were married & their 1st son Thomas was born in Wayne Co., TN. Unfortunately, there is no proof. Can anyone help with this problem?
Lorene Fort -- 31439 Santa Fe Road, Paola, KS 66071
fort@paola-online.net
Submitted on Thu Dec 3 11:32:56 EST 1998

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WARRINGTON, MONTAGUE,KING, DAVIS, BREWER, KEETON AND HELTON

In the March, 1998 issue of the Wayne County Historian, the above surnames were added to the original list of early Wayne County Settlers. Several of these people are of interest to me. Can someone tell me who was on the original list?
Colleen Smith -- 6178 Ridge Road, Oscoda, MI 48750-9794
jimcolsmith@voyager.net
Submitted on Sat Nov 28 22:26:06 EST 1998

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HUCKABA

I am searching for any and all information on George Ellis HUCKABA and his son Benjamin Greenberry HUCKABA and his son John HUCKABA.I have a great deal of info on George but very little on Bemjamin or John.
Jimmy Huckaba -- 3725 Hwy.75, Phil Campbell, AL 35581
jimmyh@getaway.net
Submitted on Fri Nov 27 15:50:41 EST 1998

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ATKINSON, CROMWELL, HORTON, LINDSAY

Looking for anyone who is willing to exchange information on the WAYNE COUNTY ATKINSON, CROMWELL, HORTON, and LINDSEY lines. I have extensive information posted on my page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/5925
Ola Horton Cates
ocates@usit.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 22 21:30:04 EST 1998

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MURPHREE

Looking for info on William MURPHREE born 1860 in Wayne County, TN. married Ann B. FORD had at least one son named James Franklin MURPHREE. I would appreciate any help.
Candace Baker
ladyelyssa@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Nov 22 16:28:09 EST 1998

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SKILLINGTON

SKILLINGTON, George
Bruce Schwarz
co-opbrs@humboldt1.com
Submitted on Fri Nov 20 19:08:27 EST 1998

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SMITH

Need info on John SMITH b.1811 d. 1873 in Boone Co. AR. buried at Holmes Cemetery, Bellefonte, AR. Who was Nancy Caroline SMITH b. Nov.7,1825 d Mar 7, 1871? She was from Wayne Co. TN. John's children were: David, Blake, James P., Mary Ann, Nancy J. and Hulda. Any info welcome!
Marilyn SMITH -- 410 Hwy. 43 East, Harrison, AR 72601
marilynsmith@alltel.net
Submitted on Wed Nov 18 21:37:56 EST 1998

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TENNESSEE STAGGS

My grandfather, RICHARD HORACE STAGGS, had a daughter named TENNESSEE STAGGS, born on October 25, 1884. Would like to find out any information concerning the person, or my grandfather.
Dick Staggs -- 138 Old Malesus Road, Jackson, TN 38301-7835
dstaggs@usit.net
Submitted on Wed Nov 18 14:28:17 EST 1998

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HUNT

Who was the Daniel HUNT appearing on the 1840 Wayne co., TN census pg. 105? He was 40-50 years old (b. 1790-1800. I am looking for Daniel HUNT b. 1794 NC and wife Charlotte (Smith) who lived in Lawrence Co.,TN 1820, 1830. He is missing from Lawrence Co. 1840 census, is back on 1850 Lawrence Co. census, sells his land there in 1852 and then both disappear. Any help appreciated.
Pamela Geisler Smith
pamandgar@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Nov 17 13:13:54 EST 1998

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DABBS

DABBS Seeking information and ancestry on Stephen V. DABBS b 1835-6, lived in Wayne and Lewis Counties; m to Lucinda. May have siblings Sophronia 1842, Joseph 1843 (married Mary E. GATES); Seth 1844 (married Rebecca REEVES); Nathaniel 1851 (married Margaret); Mary 1861.
Carol Davidson -- P.O. Box 5038, Etna, WY 83118
cann@cyberhighway.net
Submitted on Tue Nov 17 11:53:59 EST 1998

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DANIEL,DANIELS,BUTLER,HORTON,SHANDS,GOODMAN

Info on ancestry of JAMES K. POLK DANIEL or DANIELS, husband of Mary Elizabeth Butler,parents of Henry Clay,John,Matt,and Frank Daniels and Ada Daniels Horton and Jane. James was my great grandfather and Henry Clay was my grandfather and he married Camilla Shands (second wife), Camilla was the daughter of Solomon Y. Shands and Martha Goodman Shands. Camilla had a sister married to a Lakey, her name was Mandy. My father was Walter Daniels and was married to Mildred May Franklin Daniels the Daughter of John William Franklin And Martha Louise Ragland Franklin,the daughter of Clarence Walter Ragland. James K. b. 1842-d. 1882 and Henry Clay b.1860-d.1938, and Walter b.1901-d.1971. This family lived in Wayne County Tennessee near Collinwood on Shawnee Tee Creek just east of the Natchez Trace Pkwy. Any info on these families will be appreciated greatly Thank You
D.G. Daniels-Pastor -- 2201 S. Anna St. #21, Wichita, KS 67209-2852
Lukey47@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Nov 16 10:40:58 EST 1998

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TAYLOR

Looking for parents of George Washington TAYLOR b. 1809 Wayne County, TN. m. ca 1830 Francis Whitlow. May be related to Charles TAYLOR b. 1810 TN m. Dolly & Creed TAYLOR b. 1809 TN m. Mary. These families were in Marshall County, AL 1850.
Susie Bryant
susiebry@theshop.net
Submitted on Sun Nov 15 18:16:47 EST 1998

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EVANS,GLOVER,HOWELL,MILLER,RUSS,TINNON

Hello,I'm looking for information on any of the following folks from PerryCo., that are named in a Wayne Co. TN, Chancery Court Case. Case#255, Box DE, Folder 13, Plantiff: SALINA EVANS Defendant: H.H.EVANS, guardian of FRANK EVANS. Names in the Chancery CourtCase...Salina EVANS (Aunt Lina, aunt of Frank EVANS)(Dau of Allen B.EVANS), H.H. EVANS (Henry H. EVANS) (uncle of Wyatt H. EVANS), FrankEVANS (son of Wyatt H. EVANS), W.H. EVANS (Wyatt H. EVANS) (Nephew ofHenry H. EVANS), Sarah Francis (EVANS)TINNON (Sister of W.H.EVANS)(wife of William A. TINNON), I.N. SELPH, J.G. RUSS, R. MILLER(brother of Mrs. Wyatt H. EVANS), John G. EVANS (brother of SalinaEVANS). Hope to find someone who can shed some light on these folks. Happy Kin Searchin'
Tom Evans -- 8435 16th Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55425-1745
OoliticIN@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Nov 10 21:26:17 EST 1998

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MELTON

What is the first evidence of a Melton living in Wayne county.
Steve Melton
unclesam@home.com
Submitted on Tue Nov 10 01:54:24 EST 1998

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HELTON,HILTON,HEALTON,HYLTON

Trying to find information on ABRAHAM HELTON who supposely died in Wayne Co. TN. around 1819-1820. Was suppose to have left a will. Trying to get hold of will and any other infor. Need info on brothers James, Peter, Jesse. Lois Martin, 7506 N. 200W., Kokomo, In., 46901
Lois Martin
destiny@netusa1.net
Submitted on Mon Nov 9 11:37:07 EST 1998

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RILEY, GRAVES

Cissie Parlee RILEY, may have connections in Wayne Co. b.Jan.22,1879. d.Feb.19,1952. Her Father was William Riley, Mother unknown. She married James GRAVES from Perry Co., where they lived on Cedar Creek until their deaths.
Carolyn Lendermon -- 5943 Barrantine, Bartlett, TN 38134
vlender1@midsouth.rr.com
Submitted on Mon Nov 9 00:11:57 EST 1998

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STRICKLIN

Searching for information on parents, siblings of Margaret Jane (STRICKLIN) Davis; b. 10 May 1840 somewhere in Alabama, m. James Jackson Davis 18 Aug 1856 in Savannah, Hardin County,TN; d. 26 Nov 1912 in Wayne County TN. Any help much appreciated.
Linda Ledlow
lledlow@HiWAAY.net
Submitted on Sat Nov 7 22:21:55 EST 1998

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BLACKWOOD, CURTIS

You are invited to visit our website at hppt://www.electriciti.com/vagreen to see a chart and profiles of families related to James Thomas Blackwood. This includes the CURTIS family of his mother.
Virginia Green
vagreen@electriciti.com
Submitted on Fri Nov 6 14:35:34 EST 1998

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JOHNSON

I am looking for information on David Johnson. He was listed on the 1838 tax list in Wayne Co. Need to verify parents, siblings and spouse. Would appreciat any information. Shorty Bonds
Shorty Bonds -- 23 County Road 301, Iuka, MS 38852
sbonds@freedom2000net.com
Submitted on Wed Nov 4 15:43:13 EST 1998

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BRITT, SEATON

Looking for the parents & ancestors of Leroy Franklin Britt, b. 15 Sep 1811 in TN, m. 25 Sep 1833 in TN to Rhoda E. Seaton, who was b. 9 Mar 1812 in Huntsville, AL. Leroy moved to Missouri in 1846 and later to Mills Co., Iowa. where he d. 9 Jan 1895. He is in the 1838 tax list for Wayne Co., TN, Dist 8 and in the 1840 U.S. Census for Hardin Co., TN, His first three children were Thomas Milton b. 2 Dec 1835, Eliza Jane b. 25 Oct 1837, and Mary Margaret b. 16 Oct 1839. Have lots of descendant information available. There are also several Seatons on the Wayne Co. 1838 tax roll in Dists. 7 & 9.
Bruce Matson -- 118 Musketball Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345
bmatson@lookingglass.net
Submitted on Wed Nov 4 12:19:03 EST 1998

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GAGE

Looking for any info on Jonathan GAGE b: abt 1799, d: Nov 1860 at Cherokee, TX. m: Elizabeth ? Children: E. GAGE, Milton GAGE, William GAGE, J.T. GAGE, Thomas GAGE. Listed on 1820 census for Wayne Co. as well as the first three sons.
Bobby Gage -- 1112-D Thompson Cir., Ft. Eustis, VA 23604
bgage12@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Nov 4 11:55:24 EST 1998

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RICHARDSON,HIBERNIA AND GREEN(E), WHITFIELD, OR DAVID

I would like any info on RICHARDSON,Hibernia,Martha and on GREEN(E), Whitfield, or David of Wayne Cty;TN. (GREEN,George Whitfield):RICHARDSON,Henry. Thank You, Sincerly, J. GREEN= Humbirjac@aol.com
J. GREEN
Humbirjac@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Nov 2 20:55:30 EST 1998

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LAWSON

Looking for any info on John Wesley Lawson or his brother Jackson. Wesley was supposed to be listed in Wayne Co., TN in 1850. Lots of Lawson info to share!
Mary Bell
maryanddonbell@multipro.com
Submitted on Sun Nov 1 02:12:32 EST 1998

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COTTON

We are seeking information about Jonathan Irvan Cotton whom we believe to have been born about 1840 in Wayne County, TN
Jane Tatum -- 645 Oakdale Avenue, Hohenwald, TN 38462
jltatum@usit.net
Submitted on Fri Oct 30 00:09:32 EST 1998

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DEFOE, KELLEY, FRANKLIN, GIFFORD

Looking for anyone who may have information on the DEFOE family in Wayne Co. John M DEFOE m. Milly E. FRANKLIN, John N DEFOE m. Ardenia Elizabeth KELLEY, Eliza Jane DEFOE m. John GIFFORD.
Cathy Wolfe -- P O Box 22, Grandin, MO 63943
cwolfe@semo.net
Submitted on Thu Oct 29 15:57:23 EST 1998

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