Archived 15 May 1999
I am looking for any information on my ggreat grandfather JAMES ALLEN BARNETT. He was
probubly born in wayne co. He served in the cival war. And he married a MARY A DOBBS
(DABBS). Any help would be appreciated.
Chadrick r. Mansfield
omansfield@nwinfo.net
Submitted on Sat Apr 24 20:08:33 EDT 1999
Researching the John AKIN family of 1820 . Is Lot AKIN listed in 1830 his son?
Fran West
SwftOtter@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 24 00:07:53 EDT 1999
I am researching Sanders Brewer, b. abt 1817 in North Carolina. Wife was Jane Austin
b.abt 1826 d. aft 1870. Father of Sanders, John Brewer, Jr. mother Nancy Griffin.
Grandfather of Sanders, John Brewer, Sr., GGrandfather of Sanders, Geroge Brewer, and
GGGrandfather George Brewer. I have some information that states Sanders was buried in
Wayne Cty. I do see several of the names in our line listed in Wayne Cty. Will share any
info. I have.
Becky Stewart
becky1@usit.net
Submitted on Mon Apr 19 11:03:44 EDT 1999
Searching for parents of Anderson NUNNELLEY of Grey's Bend in early 1800's. Anderson
was md to Martha BALDWIN and they had several children. Have a lot of research and I am
willing to share.
Sandra Nunley
NUNLEYRS@SISNA.com
Submitted on Sat Apr 17 01:03:48 EDT 1999
Two sisters, Rebecca (1802-1893) and Susan, married Thomas CARR (1780-1853)and Charles
SIGNER. Rebecca and Thomas went to Overton Co. and Susan and Charles lived in Wayne Co. I
believe the sisters surname to be TIPTON. Any help???
Dee Mitchell -- 149 Mill Road, East Norriton,
PA 19401
nicksgram1@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Apr 11 09:14:56 EDT 1999
I am trying to find information on John Thomas (Tom) SCOTT born abt. 1840-1850 and his
wife Nellie BREWER b.1852. They had atleast 4 children: Zack b. abt. 1870, Samuel Wayne b.
1877, Bill, John, and Lizzie (Elizabeth?)
Lisa
partons@greencis.net
Submitted on Wed Apr 7 11:53:41 EDT 1999
Searching for any information on Fleming McCOY, living in Wayne Co. in 1821, possibly
before. Wife, Mesa. Fleming born ca 1791, VA, died 1841, Tishomingo Co., MS. Thanks. Jo
Jo Wilson -- 104 Country Lane, Canton, MS 39046
JodyWils@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Apr 7 10:55:20 EDT 1999
H3> PRATER, JACKSON, SANGSTER My
great-great grandmother was Elizabeth PRATER, b. 1832 in Wayne Co., Tn., (md. Lemuel D.
JACKSON in Lawrence Co., Ar. 1850). She was the dau. of Martin PRATER (b. 1808) and wife
(her name unknown). (This Martin was the son of Brice Bazil & Martha Elizabeth Riley
Prater and is often confused with the Martin Prater of Cannon Co., Tn. who md. Loucinda
Harpoole. That Martin was son of Archelus.) Elizabeth had two brothers, Holly F. Prater
and Burl Prater and two sisters, Nancy Ann (Nan) Prater who md. James A.WILLIAMS; and
another sister, who is said to have married a Mr. SANGSTER. I have quite a bit of
information on Holly F., Burl, and Nancy Ann but have no information on the sister who
married ? Sangster. Would like to hear from anyone who could give me some information on
this sister.
Betty (Guthrie) McCollum -- P.O. Box 176,
Melbourne, AR 72556
betmac@centuryinter.net
Any info in re: to Rufus E. CROWE, born 1875. he married Priscilla Barber and had 6
children, Clovis, Lloyd, Edward, Willard, Ralph and Farris. He lived in Lawrence and Wayne
Co., Tn. Need any info pertaining to birth place and parents.
K.D. Crowe
CTK-1@WEBTV.NET
Submitted on Wed Mar 31 22:37:38 EST 1999
Looking for information about THOMAS WHEELER b 1821 NC, who married Louisa (?) b 1820
in TN. In the 1850 Wayne Co, TN Census they are listed with two children both born in
Wayne Co TN: Adelaide, b 1847 and J.W. b 1849. J.W. WHEELER was my maternal g-grandfather,
John William WHEELER, b 17 Oct. 1849. I believe the family lived up "Go Forth
Hollow." They fled TN toward the end of the Civil War and settled near Dent Co, MO.
They had two additional children after the 1850 Census: R.C. "Kate" WHEELER, and
B. Tanahill WHEELER. Looking for information about Thomas WHEELER'S line as well as who
his wife, Louisa, was. Help appreciated! My home page can be reached at:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/o/n/Lonna-J-Conroy/
Lonna Jean Conroy
LJConroy@Juno.Com
Submitted on Mon Mar 29 02:46:52 EST 1999
I am looking for the following people who lived in Wayne co in the 1800's: Park Presley
b. about 1840-50. He married Francis Lucinda Allen b. 1850; Wilson M. Allen b. 5 Nov 1852;
Martha E Allen Johnson b. 19 Dec 1854; John George Johnson b. 24 Jan 1857; John Thomas
Allen b. 31 Jul 1854; Emily Matilda Johnson Allen b. 31 Jul 1854; Mary A. I. Allen Bridges
b. 8 Oct 1861, she m. Polk Bridges; Jim McMurrey; Sarah J. R. Allen b. 24 mar 1864; Jim
Ray b. ca 1864/5.
Deborah
Waxhwdpatt@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Mar 28 15:04:36 EST 1999
Looking for information on John PADGETT born Nov 1839 and his wife Nancy PATRICK born
Nov 1851. Both born in Wayne County. One of them may have been Cherokee. Died in Claiborne
County.
Anne Nace -- 429 S. Flint St., Layton, UT 84041
nace6@juno.com
Submitted on Sat Mar 27 08:52:01 EST 1999
I'm trying to research a possible relative. Andrew "Red" RUSSELL, he was in
law enforcement in Mt. Pleasant area in 1898-1900. He was born in 1865. He may have been
from Lewis, Lawrence Co. I have no other information on this man. Any help will be of
great assistance.
T.J. NOLIN
tjnolin@globalnetlink.net
Submitted on Thu Mar 25 08:34:38 EST 1999
Looking for Thomas WARFIELD and Mary (Polly) SCOTT as possible parents of Smith
Alexander WARFIELD, my great grandfather. He was born in 1851, and was listed on the
census of 1870 as "digging ore" in Wayne County, living with the LEE family.
Edward Schaffer -- 7836 Berner Street, Long
Beach, CA 90808-4416
bigedlb@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Mar 25 01:27:58 EST 1999
I am looking on information re: Richard ARNOLD b. Feb 1852(?)in Wayne Co., TN (parents
Joseph and Isabella/Elizabeth) married Sarah Elizabeth MOSS b. Jan 1854(?) in Hardin
county on 19 Feb 1887. They were both listed in the 1920 census. Seeking information on
their children: Renee E. Apr 1888 - c. 1909, and Annie D. Need info on death of Renee,
possibly died giving birth to Delvie Lee. Any help or leads is greatly appreciated.
M. Wann
Wannhere@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Mar 23 18:08:15 EST 1999
I'm looking for information on the following: William COPELAND of Chatham County, NC
Martin R. COPELAND of Wayne County, TN Parker H. COPELAND of Pemiscot County, MO Mary
Elizabeth Boroughs of Pemiscot County, MO
Cheryl Barley
cherylbarley@mindspring.com
Submitted on Mon Mar 22 16:06:09 EST 1999
LEE, A.L.C b.1835 in AL. (I do not know what the intials stand for; wife named H.C.)
A.L.C. to TN at least by 1870. In 1880 45 years old and found in White River Township,
Independence CO. ARK. Searched 1900 ARK Soundex and Independence CO. census. Can find no
evidence of him or the children that had been all born in TN (Harvey b. 10, Eliza 9, Mary
2, Leona 4).Was told people who came from Wayne CO., went primarily into Independence CO.,
ARK. Thank you.
cbraggs
CBFord1@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Mar 22 15:04:03 EST 1999
Seeking information on the family of James F. Meredith and his wife, Mary A. (Morrow)
Meredith. They appear on the 1860 Census with one child and appears that they were married
sometime in early 1852. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated
Vicky Morrow Hutchings
vicky@firstamerican.net
Submitted on Sun Mar 21 11:03:57 EST 1999
I am researching grandmother Laney Almedia WALKER b Wayne Co 01/05/1877, parents
Stephen Moses WALKER b 1849 Wayne Co & Annie Elizabeth BROWN b 1838 IN?. Stephens
parents James WALKER 1816 SC &Nancy 1812. Stephens siblings Amy, George W.,Charity,
Parthena, Semith, Jackson, another George ????. Stephen & Elizabeth chil. Lannie
Almedia. J. M., N. A., C. C./initials per census. Laney married my Gfather John Minor
MARSH Humphrey Co 1898/moved to Hardeman Co 1900. Both buried Crockett Co. TN
James Marsh -- 378 Ed Woods Road, Bells, TN
38006
jscarmar@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Mar 20 13:26:09 EST 1999
Can anyone confirm that Samuel ALEXANDER was Sheriff of Wayne Co. in 1838? Or that he
was the father of Mary Malissa "Polly" ALEXANDER b. ca. 1807-1811 that married
Allen R. SISK there in 1828? Anxious for ANY information. Carol Murphy
Carol Murphy -- 937 Wild Horse Road,
Show Low, AZ 85901
jmurph30@cybertrails.com
Submitted on Fri Mar 19 20:41:39 EST 1999
Looking for any info. On ALLEN FOX wife MARGARET FOX born abt.1812 and 1810 in Tn. they
were in Wayne Co. 1850 and before all their children are believed to have been born in
Wayne Co. before moving to Searcy Co. Ar. Would like to exchange info with anyone search
the FOX family. I am interested in his parents and Margaret's name before marriage and her
parents. Thank you Peggy
Peggy Baldwin -- P.O. Box 246, Ozark,
AR 72949
psbaldwin@river-valley.net
Submitted on Wed Mar 17 14:00:26 EST 1999
Searching for info on Thomas EVANS b. 1788 in South Carolina. Thomas EVANS married his
second wife, Mary "Polly" HOWELL, Dec. 29, 1817 in Maury Co., TN. They are
listed in 1820, 1830 and 1840 Wayne Co., TN. census. Lived on White Oak Creek. Known
children are John Wilson, Garrett Jefferson, William "Buck", Nancy, Loretty, Ely
and Joseph B. EVANS. Does anyone have additional info on this family?
Louise Evans
evansl@crockettnet.com
Submitted on Mon Mar 15 12:26:51 EST 1999
i am looking for Allen jones who married ida vales. they were in the clifton tn area
several times. they had several children;alpha jones married clifford bennett and was in
carrol co. tn 1932, carrie married ?hastings, lewis, earl, hattie married theodore
bennett, jesse thomasb. abt 1897 dixon co.tn( was grandfather of my husband) can find no
info on this family, any and all help will be greatly appreciated. please post to my
e-mail as i don`t get back to this page often due to work. all of these people were
probably born in dixon/dickson co., tn. allen was for sure. thanks pat
pat jones
caycee@tsixroads.com
Submitted on Sat Mar 13 22:22:05 EST 1999
Looking for descendants of any MCGOWNS in Wayne County, Tennessee. I come through
George MCGOWN and wife Margaret "Peggy" SARTAIN. George was born 1799 and died
in 1859 in Sabine County, Texas. George had brother David MCGOWN who married a Thompson.
He had other brothers John, Samuel. I have over 2400 names of descendants and many
pictures. would kill to have picture of George and wife Peggy. Please respond if you can
help
STEVE MCCALIP -- 10522 Tenneco, Houston, TX
77099
smmccalip@juno.com
Submitted on Fri Mar 12 14:58:35 EST 1999
Need ifon on what became of Augustus Frank Pinson and his wife Nancy Hudson Pinson.
Both were GA natives, but were in Wayne Co. as early as the 1880 census. The last record I
can find of them was the 1893 Wayne County voters list, on which Frank Pinson was listed,
along with his son Robert and son-in-law Joe McGill.
Jim Davis
jdavis@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
Submitted on Mon Mar 8 11:35:26 EST 1999
Looking for info about MANNETTA EVANS and JIM BELL. They are supposed to have lived in
Nashville, TN (but this is not confirmed.) Mannetta was a dau of John G. EVANS and Martha
E. HOWELL of Clifton TN. I am assuming Mannetta was born between 1879 and 1881 near
Clifton. It is thought Mannetta Evans & Jim Bell had children named, Jean; Clifford;
Bethel; and Beatrice. Any info of them or their parents will be appreciated. I have other
Evans info to share. Than
Tom Evans
OoliticIN@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Mar 7 23:03:11 EST 1999
Columbus SCOTT md. Bettie A. GRAY approx. 1870 in Wayne Co > children: Edgar Cherry
Oct. 24, 1875, James, Ellen>Migrated to Oklahoma except for Mary who md. Jerry PIGG and
remained in TN. Edgar Cherry md. Mary Frances MARTIN. If you know any of these contact me!
MELFORD SCOTT -- Rt. 1, Box 970, Cement,
OK 73017
mscott@oecadvantage.net
Submitted on Sun Mar 7 09:41:47 EST 1999
I'm looking for parents of Henry MARTIN & Nancy HOLT, who were parents of my
ggrandfather, Joseph M. MARTIN(3-10-1857-9-22-1940)Also parents of Nancy A.LACKEY (born
1841 in wayne co.) She married Lewis A. BREWER . Anything at all about Elizabeth WILSON,
who married George Washington BREWER. Thanks very much, Jeanette
Jeanette Rousseau -- 8808 Dixie, Redford, MI 48239
derfpj@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Mar 5 19:25:43 EST 1999
I am looking for any information on John PADGETT born Nov. 1839 in Wayne Co. and his
wife Nancy PATRICK born Nov. 1851 in Wayne Co. Family says one or the other may have been
Cherokee. They later moved to Tennessee.
Anne Nace -- 429 S. Flint St. , Layton, UT 84041
Nace6@juno.com
Submitted on Sat Mar 6 00:37:21 EST 1999
anyone looking for a James H Martin or Peter Martin of wayne co. they enlisted in the
union army in Little Rock, Ar.. This is in a book " Arkansas Damned
Yankees."There is a copy of this book in Nashville archives.
cathy danley youngblood
Young753@flashnet
Submitted on Fri Mar 5 06:11:02 EST 1999
Seeking information on descendants of William MORROW, b. ca. 1755, d. ca. 1845 Wayne
Co. TN, Married ca. 1790 to Lydia (maiden name may have been WATTS), b. 1766, d. after
1850 Wayne Co., TN. Known children: John MORROW, b. 1802; James MORROW, Thomas MORROW,
William MORROW Jr; Lydia MORROW m. Stephen BIVENS; Mary MORROW; others unknown.
Edgar D. Byler, III -- 201 First Ave N.,
Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Thu Mar 4 20:39:33 EST 1999
Seeking to contact all descendants of Francis CYPERT, b. ca. 1750 PA/NC, d. 1839 Wayne
Co., TN. married 1783 NC to Abigail JOHNSON, b. ca. 1760 NC, d. 1828 Wayne Co., TN. Family
was living in Overton Co., TN in 1805 when oldest daughter married. In Warren Co., TN by
1812. Had 10 children: Jesse, b. 1784; Baker, b. 1786; Charity, b. 1787, m. Zachariah
THOMPSON; John, b. 1790; twins: Thomas, b. ca. 1795 & Francis III, b. ca. 1795;
Comfort, b. 1797, m. John LOYD; Abigail, b. 1801/2, m. James ARNETT; Mary, b. 1804, m.
Joseph WOODY; and William T. b. 1805.
Edgar D. Byler, III -- 201 First Ave N.,
Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Thu Mar 4 20:29:49 EST 1999
Seeking descendants of Andrew DOWNING, b. ca. 1768 PA?, d. 1844 Wayne Co. TN. Married
ca. 1789 Chester Co.,SC to Elizabeth JONES, b. 1774, SC, d. 1847 Wayne Co. TN. According
to censuses they had 11 possible children. Known children are Mary DOWNING (1791-1857);
John DOWNING (1796-1862) m.1) Elizabeth HINKLE, m.2)Ally BROOKS; Alexander DOWNING;
Catherine DOWNING m. Mr. PATTERSON; William DOWNING (1803-1872) m. Effa HINKLE; Ann
DOWNING (1805-1855)m.1)Baltis HINKLE, m. 2) Terrance EMMERSON; James DOWNING; Sarah
DOWNING (1811-1881) m. William R. WOOLLEY; Jonathan J. DOWNING (1816-1885). Will be happy
to exchange information. Am seeking to contact descendants of the above.
Edgar D. Byler, III -- 201 First Ave N.,
Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Thu Mar 4 20:23:09 EST 1999