Archived 20 January 2002
Wayne County Historian, Vol. 1, No. 3, Sept. 1988, page 107, a letter written by Mollie
C. KENDRICK HORTON to her niece Elizabeth Cheney. Part of one paragraph states: "I
can't tell you much about your great-grandparents - all I know about them: your
great-grandfather was called Major REEVES. I don't even know their given names. I knew
your grandfather anf grandmother MARTIN. His name was Henry and I suppose your
grandmother's name was Elizabeth but she went by the name of Betsy - a short name for
ELizabeth. I was also acquainted with a good many of your Father's uncles and aunts. His
uncle Calvin REEVES, Mrs. Mary MARTIN, Mrs. Emma BRYANT , Mrs. Jane RUTLEDGE Mrs. Mandy
WHITE, Mrs. Dilly SNOW, and Miss Sallie REEVES. They are all dead now. Your Grandfather
MARTIN was a cousin of your aunt Mary MARTIN's husband." Can any of you tell me about
the above mentioned REEVES family? Major Osburn and Esther Reaves were my
g-g-g-grandparents via their daughter Sallie. The Mary MARTIN is also of great interest.
HELP!
Theda Schutt
tschutt_osu@ionet.net
Submitted on Thu Nov 1 20:45:33 MST 2001
I am seeking the names of the parents of my g-grandmother,Malinda "Linda"
Lucinda Valentine(SANDERS)PRATER, b.Feb. 1846, Wayne Co., TN, d. Nov. 12, 1921, Clifton,
TN (D. C.). Marr. my g-grandfather, Holloway "Hollie/Holly" P. PRATER, Wayne
Co., TN. Both bur. Warrington/Prater's Chapel Cem. Acc. to Linda's D. C., son & Aunt,
her father was Tom SANDERS, mother's name not given. Linda had a sister, Nancy A.
(Adeline?)SANDERS, may have marr. Jasper SANDERSON 6/13/1861 by King Prater, J. P. Nancy
was b. ca. 1843, TN. Malinda, 13, & Nancy, 17, were living with the James & Nancy
PULLEY fam. , 1860 Wayne Co., TN Census. Parents had obviously died. Would appreciate any
infor. on the parents of these girls & what happened to Nancy A. SANDERS. Nancy's
whereabouts are unk. aft. 1860. Thank you, Carolyn Jeanettee (Walker)Gardner,
g-granddaughter.
Carolyn J. Walker Gardner -- 4415 Wildwood
Rd., Bartlett, TN 38135-1042
cjwg@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Thu Nov 1 14:22:24 MST 2001
Seeking names of parents, siblings and wife of Drury WADE who was listed in the 1820
Wayne County, TN census.
Steve Taylor
staylor186@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Oct 31 05:55:34 MST 2001
My great-grandfather, Josiah Westmoreland Thornton is listed in several censuses as
being born in Tennessee, although there are several statements on the net saying he was
born in Lauderdale County, Alabama. There are also statements insisting he died in Wayne
County, Tennessee, although I can find no documentation to support this. Does anyone have
proof of where Josiah Westmoreland Thornton was born and died?
Anita
cmc@cst.net
Submitted on Tue Oct 30 21:04:16 MST 2001
I am searching for info on Martha Elizabeth RILEY B. abt 1784 S.C. and died abt 1850
Wayne Co.,Tn. She was married to Brice Bazel PRATER. Does anyone know her parents names??
Beth Prater
BPrater@home.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 27 23:12:56 MDT 2001
I am searching for additional information on NANCY PARNELIA A. "MELLIE"
BATTLES-WALKER. She was the wife of Ningum or Ning PRATER. Probably born 1830-s in Wayne
Co., Tn. I would like to know who her parents were.
Beth Prater
BPrater@home.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 27 23:09:05 MDT 2001
Searching for any information on the parents of NORA ALICE PITTS that married Ausbon(or
Osbon)B. PRATER. She was born Mar 26, 1876 D.May 16, 1953 Cedar Grove, Henderson Co. TN.
Beth Prater
bprater@home.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 27 23:04:02 MDT 2001
Seekng parents of JAMES L. SMITH born 12/28/1803. History- married DEBORAH SULLIVANT
1/4/1825. Born from this union SAMUEL THOMAS SMITH born 7/20/1835. Any help to find JAMES
L.SMITH's parents would be appreciated.
Debbie
debill86@msn.com
Submitted on Wed Oct 24 17:20:29 MDT 2001
Looking for connection with this family line. Bill Kilburn b.Jan 9,1895 d.Jan 1985
Lawrenceburg Tn.Married 1st Emma Johnson b.? d.1933,1934,1935(not sure which) Buried in
St.Nair Cemetery in Wayne CO Tn. Bill Kilburn married 2nd Esthel Austin b.? d.July 1992
Lawrenceburg Tn. Bill Rainey married Nancy ? child Frank Rainey b. d.Aug 1956 married
Pearl Green b.? d.Nov 1956 buried in Wayne co TN. Pearl Green's parents are Bob Green
married Lucy ? need some help with this research please if anyone has info please email
me. Margaret
margaret
honeybo68@msn.com
Submitted on Wed Oct 17 20:03:12 MDT 2001
Seeking info. on LOOKINGBILL's who where in Limestone Co. AL. as follows: Christian
LOOKINBILL 1824-1849. Wife's & children's names, who were his parents? Where did he
come from? TN? Were following his children; Daniel, John & Sally? All appeared in
various court records for Limestone during periods of 1820 to 1849. Did Christian have any
other children? Is this the same family that was in 1830 census for Wayne Co. TN.
Leon Lookingbill
leonlook@xtn.net
Submitted on Wed Oct 3 06:41:16 MDT 2001
Hi am looking for info on David Bayles born 4/22/1833. I know that he married Maryann
McCabe 4/1857 in so. Ill and died there. any info would be helpful...this is a roadblock!!
thanks jody
jody boyles
jb340jb@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Oct 1 15:26:55 MDT 2001
Can anyone give me directions to the HORTON family cemetery? I am looking for graves
for Emmie, James and Cintha HORTON. Also I would like to find information on William A.
BROWN and wife Catherine. I don't know Catherine's maiden name. If anyone knows about the
parents of James G. ATKINSON b 1841 married to Emmie HORTON. James G. and Emmie had a
daughter ADA ATKINSON who would be my great grandmother and the mother of Edwin Sorrell
MURPHY. I appreciate any information you can share. Thanks.
Beverly Bryant
Camlivgram1@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 27 20:04:59 MDT 2001
I would like to know if anyone has any information on Scott Smith of Wayne County, or
Leora Chessor, his wife. Would also like any information on Andrew Hunt
James Hunt
hunt854@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 8 16:38:20 MDT 2001
Billy PARKER, born Wayne county Tn, moved to Miss. back to wayne co, Tn son M. F.
(Frank ?) PARKER moved to Turkey Creek Hardin County. Any info available would be
appreciated. Thanks
Elijah B. Walker -- Elijah B. Walker 37
Lilac Lane, Jackson, TN 38301-3909
ligewalker@mindspring.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 8 15:30:14 MDT 2001
I WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT R. DICK MILLER BORN IN WAYNE COUNTY 1844 DIED 1895. BURIED IN
CLIFTON CITY CEMETERY. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HIS PARENTS AND ANY SIBLINGS. ALSO, HIS
MILITARY SERVICE DURING CIVIL WAR.
CLYDE C. MILLER
millers@castlles.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 4 20:35:16 MDT 2001
I was told that my grandfather JOHN HENRY LYNCH was born in Wayne County, Tennessee
about 1883. I can't find anything mentioning him or his family. His mother was Polly
GREENE and I believe his father was JOHN DOUGLAS LYNCH.
Kathy Cole
websmanr@bellsouth.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 2 21:07:23 MDT 2001
I'm searching for information on Milton Stewart Colp born about 1820, possibly Wayne
County. Parents were John and Sarah Gray. Milton Stewart married Louisa Dillard in 1838,
Illinois. Any information is very much appreciated. TIA
Jackie
jmpeachey@msn.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 2 14:04:37 MDT 2001
Does anyone have any information on Sarah ABLES who is listed on the 1850 census of
Wayne County? She is listed as age 53 with children J.F. age 21 (is this James?), John age
17, E.H. 15, and L. 14. 1. Who was Sarah's husband? 2. What was Sarah's maiden name? 3. Is
King H. Ables born c1822 Sarah's son? 3. Did Sarah Ables have a daughter named Sarah born
1825 who married Jerry Monroe GOFORTH in 1847? The ABLES & GOFORTH families are living
next door to each other on the 1850 Wayne County Census and appear to have migrated to
Ballard County, KY to appear on that 1860 Census. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Barbara (Goforth) Fitzwater -- 2703 Largo
Place, Bowie, MD 20715
fitzwatr@erols.com
Submitted on Sat Sep 1 17:44:10 MDT 2001
Looking for info on James Ricketts /Mary Hughes in Wayne County Tn
MKB Monroe
Maryrn84@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Aug 30 13:10:14 MDT 2001
James Harrison CLARK, b. 20 August 1840, Saltillo? Hardin County, TN; m. Tennessee
"Tenny" Caroline HAWK BARHAM, b. 04 November 1841, Clifton, Wayne County, TN on
14 April 1901 in Saltillo, Hardin County, Tennessee? Tenny HAWK m. William Isaiah BARHAM
previously. William BARHAM b. 18 November 1834, Unknown, m. Tenny, 14 October 1860,
Probably Clifton, Wayne County, TN. They had 5 children. Tenny’s parents were Wm.
HAWK & Nancy RAYBURN of Clifton, Wayne County, TN. They had 12 other children. Anyone
know origin of HAWK name? Native American?
Linda Cox -- 615 Camino Cereza , Los
Alamos, NM 87544
ljcox@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 27 18:52:34 MDT 2001
Any TUCKER researchers for Wayne Co? On the 1836 Wayne Co tax list, a Mary TUCKER is
listed in Dist. 1 twice. There was a Wm. B. TUCKER listed in Dist. 3. (Wm. & Mary
BATTLE/S listed in Dist. 2.) On 1838 tax list, Mary TUCKER still in Dist. 1 & a John
TUCKER in Dist. 3 twice. On 1840 census, Mary TUCKER was aged 60-70 with a male aged
40-50. Richard TUCKER was aged 40-50 with a male aged 16-20. John TUCKER was aged 30-40
with male aged 16-20 and there was a Jno. TUCKER aged 20-30. By 1850, Mary TUCKER, aged
83, b. N.C., lived next door to William BATTLE/S & family with probable son Enoch aged
50, b.N.C. There was a Jesse TUCKER, aged 46 b. N.C., with wife Harriet C. b. TN aged 43.
By 1860, Mary TUCKER was deceased and Enoch TUCKER lived with the Wm. BATTLE/S family. Is
there a family connection between TUCKER and BATTLE/S? (Perhaps Martha (??) BATTLES was a
TUCKER? She was born c. 1811 TN.) Who was husband of Mary TUCKER? There was a Felps TUCKER
who was a chain carrier for Mary's survey. Any he
Joan Rose
jmrh@midwest.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 26 18:35:02 MDT 2001
MARTIN/GRAY Looking for confirmation on my GGGG Grandmother-Mary Gray Martin (married
about 1824 to Nathaniel Martin-Daughter from first husband-Charlotte/Charity Cooper. Need
to know maiden name of Mary? Name of Father of Charity (first husband of Mary) any
dates-places anything I can I can't continue research on this line without knowing if Gray
was a maiden name/name of Charity's Father where he was born/died. Anything appreciated
cw
meanded.us@verizon.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 23 12:29:43 MDT 2001
searching for information on INDIANA SHELTON, daughter of William B. SHELTON, she
married james b. COPELAND in 1850's in wayne county.
marilyn smith -- box 501, calico rock, AR
72519
kaye@superiorinter.net
Submitted on Thu Aug 23 10:01:53 MDT 2001
We are interested in Henry WATKINS. He appears in the 1850 Census of Wayne County as
the 7 year old son of Benjamin WATKINS, well known Justice of the Peace in Wayne County,
and his wife Sarah. The family no longer appears in the 1860 census. Was Henry's middle
name Monroe? Henry's siblings were William, 15; Martha, 13; Thomas, 10; and Lucinda, 6.
Benjamin was 48 in 1850. Any information about any of this family, especially Henry, would
be greatly apreciated and would crack a stonewall for us.
Susie (Watkins) Moses -- P.O. Box 731,
Canutillo, TX 79835
boppinbabe@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 2 11:24:11 MDT 2001
I am searching for information regarding William PHILIPS who is listed in the 1840
Wayne Co. Tennessee Census. I am trying to tie this family to the PHILIPS' families in
Tishomingo Co. Mississippi. Any help you could give would be appreciated tremendously!
Thanks! Dave
Dave
1820histbuff@pokynet.com
Submitted on Wed Jul 4 14:15:06 MDT 2001
I am looking for information about Laura Lou GRIFFIN(1887-1978). Darius GRIFFIN
(1839-1861)married to Martha Elizabeth NANCE(1861-1921) are her parents. Laura Lou's
daughter Pauline Darius PRATER(1913-1997) was married to Willima Marion FREE. Does anyone
have information on Darius or Reuben GRIFFIN. Candice Free wfree28@cybertrails.com
Candice Free
wfree28@cybertrails.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 7 21:02:48 MDT 2001
Am looking for info on my Grandmother's family She was Lillie Mae Staggs Huckaba. I
have been told her father was Ben or Benjamin Staggs; and her mother was Lou Staggs. I'v
located Lou's grave in Shields Cementery in Wayne County TN. Would appreciate any info.
Ruth Huckaba Steele -- P.O. Box105,
Stevenson, AL 35772
mamarudy43927824@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 8 21:37:25 MDT 2001
Seeking info. on LOOKINBILL'Ss who where in Limestone Co. AL as follows: Christian
LOOKINBILL 1824-1849. Wife's and children's names, who were his parents. Where did he come
from? TN? Were following his children; Daniel, John, and Sally? All appeared in various
court records for Limestone during the periods of 1820 to 1849. Did Christian have any
other children? Is this the same family that was in 1830 Census for Wayne Co. TN. Thank
you.
Leon Lookingbill
leonlook@xtn.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 25 06:05:05 MDT 2001
Is there someone who can do a lookup for me on the "Simmons Cementary" listed
as # 172 on the Wayne County, Tenn Cementary list. I wouild like to know what Simmons's
are buried there. I am descended down from Thomas Simmons who lived in Wayne County from
approx. 1820 - 1846-47. The family then moved to Johnson and Pope counties of Illinois.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Jim Simmons
Jim Simmons
primpair@hotmail.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 28 06:25:44 MDT 2001
Anyone researching the Abrams Family out of Newberry Co., SC. I would like to share
information.
Randy G. Abrams -- 2161 Albany Drive, Franklin,
TN 37067
ranabr97@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 28 07:27:17 MDT 2001
I need to update my e-mail address on Dugger ,Johnson, Hasty.It has been changed from
junerhea@aeneas.net to frjohnson@wk.net Thanks June Rhea Johnson and Fred R. Johnson
June Rhea Johnson -- 315 Lee Street, Paris, TN
38242-3417
frjohnson@wk.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 3 16:19:33 MDT 2001
Need any information on John Wesley JOHNSON born 1836-1839 in TN Looking for any
information that may lead to his Parents. Thanks,Fred <;BR>Fred
R.Johnson -- 315 Lee Street, Paris, TN 38242-3417
frjohnson@wk.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 3 16:23:55 MDT 2001
After viewing WWI veterans from Wayne Country, I saw the entry forGeorge W. Thomason. I
don't know who submitted this information, butthere are many inaccuracies. If anyone needs
the correct informatione-mail me.
Roger A. Meyer
ram61465@webtv.net
Submitted on Mon Aug 6 23:24:02 MDT 2001
If anyone has information regarding the people who are buried on the Jeff Sherrill's
place on Eagle Creek, please contact me.
Susan Franks
flippy29@hotmail.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 7 13:18:12 MDT 2001
is anyone trying to locate THOMAS CYPERT b.1820 in wayne co. he is buried in Izard co.
Ar. died in Nov 1891
cathy danley -- 365 indian point road, ward, AR
72176
cdanley@ipa.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 8 18:10:37 MDT 2001
Looking for information on ancestors of Christopher Columbus COOK, Sr. He was born
August 13, 1828 in Wayne County, Tennessee. He was married in Wayne County to Margaret
Sinclair who was born Nov. 23, 1828 in Lincoln Co., North Carolina . They had a total of
six children: Mary Emma (12/18/1848), Rhoda Resign (7/1/1851 who were both born in Wayne
County. Then Rebecca J. (2/26/1854)who was born in Dent County, Missouri. The remaining
three were all born in Cook Station,Crawford County,Missouri : John L. (6/3/1857), Emily
J. (7/17/1861), and Champ Clark (8/3/1900). I know that Chris (Sr.) was a Captain in the
Army and that Cook Station, Missouri was named after him. I have no information on his
parents. From documetation on family documents I believe that he was a Freemason and may
of been a member of the Ancient Order of United Woodsmen. Chris and Margaret were married
by J.Hinkle,J.of P. on March 9, 1948.
Laura Burress
bedotcalm@yahoo.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 11 13:49:50 MDT 2001
I want to know who the parents of James T. SHIELDS who was in the 1860 Wayne Co. census
and the 1850 Giles Co. census. He was with wife Martha D. age 29 and two daughters,
Frances E. age 10 and Mary A. age 7 in the 1860 census. I think William B. SHIELDS might
have been his father. Any help would be appreciated.
Helen Walts
helenwal@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Aug 14 16:39:58 MDT 2001