Wayne County, Tennessee

Queries: July - August 1998

Archived 9 September 1998

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ADAMS, MCGEE

Searching for descendants of Minie (McGee) Adams. She was born c. 1840. She married an Adams and settled in the Iron City, TN area.
Dawn Duke --6090 Pattingham Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
tomduke@mindspring.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 19 00:33:32 EDT 1998

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KEETON

Zachariah KEETON,b 1802, VA, md 1820 to Margaret WALKER and moved to Wayne County TN from Wilson County. Does anyone know who Zachariah's father was? Zachariah's son was named James Kerney KEETON. James married Julia Ann (Julianna) SCOTT in 1867. James and Julia had only two children: Thomas, and Julian Francis KEETON. I think Thomas died as a child. Julian's son, Dennis Keeton, Sr. was my father. Alternate email address: mailto: a_count@hotmail.com Any info would be appreciated!
Dennis KEETON --1301 North Park, El Dorado, AR 71730
ddk@ipa.net
Submitted on Sat Jun 20 12:07:41 EDT 1998

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BREWER,LANIER

I'm looking for parents of George W. BREWER b. 1803, NC d. 6 Sep 1852 in Wayne Co., TN m. to Elizabeth Wilson bef 1850. Their children are Lewis, Martha, Nancy, James and Richard. G-grandparents guess to be George W. BREWER b. abt 1718 in Brunswick Co., VA and Abigail Wyche b. abt 1720. GGgrandparents are George BREWER b. 1680 Isle of Wight Co., VA and Sarah LANIER b. abt 1686 in Charles City, VA.
Jenifer De Oliveira-Miller -- 9250 No. Shell Street, Delhi, CA 95315
WJRSMILLR@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jun 23 23:04:14 EDT 1998

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PEAVYHOUS/PEVEHOUSE, GOBBLE

Dora Mae PEAVYHOUSE born.17 Nov. 1881 in Lewis Co Tn Died 1 Oct. 1949 in Wayne Co Tn. buried Highland Cemetery, Methodist Church. Married abt. 1888 (not sure where but poss. Wayne Co Tn.) Cicero (SR) GOBBLE born: 15 Dec 1876 in Wayne Co Tn. died: 4 Feb 1941 buried Hihland Cemetery, Wayne Co Tn. I would like to know who Dora Mae PEAVYHOUSE parents were or her brothers and sisters. Will exchange info.
Charlotte Arwood -- Box 124, Litchfield, OH 44253-0124
har4char@hotmail.com
Submitted on Wed Jun 24 16:12:59 EDT 1998

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WILBANKS

Researching John WILBANKS, born about 1787 place not known, Married March 28, 1838 to Susannah Morrison in Wayne County, Tennessee. Died, unknown. John & Susannah had two children born in Tnnessee, Thomas Brown (1839), and John Edward, (12/24/1840). Need information on the parents and family of John Wilbanks. After John Wilbanks death, sSusannah married George W. Rinks and she was dead before 1866.
Jamie Wilbanks -- 10500 Spicewood Parkway, Austin, TX 78750
jamie@wilbanksnet.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 10:17:02 EDT 1998

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COOK

COOK, Capt.George W. Born: 1813, Tenn. Died: c.1888 Clark County AR. Living in Wayne County,Tenn in 1830's. Maybe later c.1850 was living in Madison,Co. AL. Wife: unknown(Nancy?) Known children: George W. Cook ,Jr.; Dempsey Cook; Mary L.Cook, born Wayne County TN 23Sep1836. Any information on this George W.COOK and family is requested.
Bob Ewing --William R. Ewing, Sr., 3102 Woodland Dr., Texarkana, AR 71654
Bobewing1@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jun 26 13:48:03 EDT 1998

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HADDOCK, MORRIS

HADDOCK, MORRIS Seeking information on Neoma MORRIS who was the first wife of Mack HADDOCK. They were the parents of two children: Mae HADDOCK and Bruner HADDOCK. Neoma MORRIS was the daughter of a doctor. Would like info on her MORRIS ancestory. G.T.MORRIS [143 Morris Ford Road, Winchester, TN 37398-4998] or email gtmorris98@yahoo.com
Gene T. Morris -- 143 Morris Ford Road, Winchester, TN 37398-4998
gtmorris98@yahoo.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 20:07:50 EDT 1998

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MCCULLEY, MCCULLA, MCCULLY,MCCULLOUGH

Calvin McCulley was Elias Frierson's father. I believe that Calvin was related to R.A (Robert) and maybe John McCulley. John is listed in Goodspeed's as an early settler in Wayne County. I find all of these names assoc. with one another in court records. Need help making the association between Calvin, John and Robert.
Alan McCulley -- 1905 Normandy, Richardson, TX 75082
alan_w_mcculley@aud.alcatel.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 2 22:38:18 EDT 1998

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DIRENDY REBECCA D

DIRENDY, Rebecca D I am looking for any info on her I belive she was born in 1853 married Rufus B Kilpatrick Sr. they had 6 children, Rufus B Jr b 1 now 1878, Samuel W, b 1880, John, Jim or James, Elizabeth( Lizzie) Fanny, and William. Any info would be wonderful
Linda White -- 1115 E. Herne Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234
LWSurfer@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 3 18:01:01 EDT 1998

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MC DONALD, LIZZIE (ELIZABETH)

Mc DONALD OR Mac DONALD Lizzie( Elizabeth) married Neal or Neil Mc Donald or Mac Donald, Maiden name Kilpatrick, know she lived in Tn, after WW2 on a farm, am looking for info on Kilpatrick side of family any help would be wonderful
Linda
LWSurfer@aol.com
Submitted on Fri Jul 3 18:07:18 EDT 1998

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MATHIS, MATHEWS

MATHIS-MATHEWS Would like info on Mary J. Mathews-Mathis b. 1813- name spelled both ways on various census. Her maiden name was Tolle and in 1850 she was in Hickman Co married to Joseph Mathis . 1860 census she is in Wayne Co Joseph her husband is not listed. On the 1880 census of Wayne Co she is in the household of John R. Davis and daughter Elizabeth. Does anyone know where Mary J. is buried or what happened to her? Her children include:: Louisa J.- m. Martin Prater, James Madison- m. Rachel Dicus, Elizabeth m. John R. Davis, George M m. Elizabeth Turnbo
Mike Mathis -- 9800 Longford Drive, Raleigh, NC North Carolina
htwm74a@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 09:18:29 EDT 1998

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PRATER, MATHIS

Martin Prater m. 3-5-1861 Louisa J. Mathis-( Mathews.) Martin was the son of King Prater and wife Mary Walker. On the 1870 Wayne Co census Louisa J. is in the household of J. R. Davis and her sister Elizabeth, who married JR Davis. Tfhe children of Martin and Louisa J. are in the household of King and Mary Prater. What happened to Martin? Did he re-marry, die and etc? Did King Prater get custody of the children?
Michael Mathis -- 9800 Longford Drive, Raleigh, ND 27615
htwm74a@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 09:46:45 EDT 1998

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BURNS

William BURNS, early settler of Wayne Co.m. Betsy Elizabeth BIFFLE
John D. Bryan -- 6766 South Columbia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136
bryan71@ibm.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 4 14:23:50 EDT 1998

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THOMPSON

THOMPSON- Looking for information W. Tidings Thompson b. 1807 in N.C. but married Elender King on 4 Nov. 1827 in Wayne Co. Any info would help.
Vicki Cragen -- 21587 Highway F, New London, MO 63459
vcragen@nemonet.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 6 11:41:03 EDT 1998

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THOMPSON

I am looking for any information on Thomas Jefferson Thompson born jan.4,1842 died sept.29,1928. He married Sarah Jane Landcaster. There children were Margret Elizabeth she married a Reed. Matilda married a Martin. Thomas Calvin married Nannie Lou Cabler. Caroline married a Kilburn. Malinda married a Brewer. James Eli never married. Monroe. Fanny married a Tacket. Sussie married a Butler. Madean married a Robertson.
Ron Thompson -- 1219 Lincoln Way West, Osceola, IN 46561
RThomp1512@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Jul 6 15:59:32 EDT 1998

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BARBER, KILPATRICK, BECKHAM

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

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HARDY

Looking for imformation on 2nd grand mother Lydia-Rachel(Lyddia) b.6 Feb 1861 in Ashland d.24 Oct.1938 married to James-Phillip Crowe b.abt1855 in Geils County d. 13 May 1896 in Pinkley,Tenn in a mining accident
Robert-Wade Crowe -- Krautgarten 1, 74855 Hassmersheim, Germany
Wades.Collectables@T-Online.de
Submitted on Thu Jul 9 16:40:57 EDT 1998

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TROXEL

I am looking for information on my ggggggggrandfather Doublehead, b. 1750 Somerset, KY. d. 1807 Wayne Co., KY. burial Doublehead Gap, Wayne Co. Next to his name on the web site where I found him was the word Chuqualatague. This made me wonder if he was a Native American. He also had a daughter, Cornblossom, who was married to Jacob "Big Jake" TROXEL. Cornblossom also had a sibling "Tuckaho" After reading all of the queries, I found one that said Doublehead was Chief Doublehead of the AsQuaw Tribe, Cherokee Nation. Would like to hear from anyone who could tell me anything about them. Ginny Gore Miles -- 3106 Priest Woods Dr., Nashville, TN. 37214
Ginny Gore Miles
kmiles@earthlink.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 17 23:14:13 EDT 1998

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JONES,SATTERWHITE

Need information on Virginia JONES born about 1850 died in AR 1872. Married Thomas SATTERWHITE had one son James Andrew SATTERWHITE.
J Rambin
Bannockburn@webtv.net
Submitted on Wed Jul 22 17:56:33 EDT 1998

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PRATER

Looking for the marriage date for King PRATER b. 1818 d. 1900 in Wayne Co.and Nancy RILEY b. 1820 d. 1881 in Wayne Co. They had the following children: Mary Anne PRATER, Lytle Choate PRATER, Archibald PRATER, Martin PRATER, Martha PRATER, Elizabeth PRATER, James PRATER, Andrew PRATER, and Frances PRATER. Would love to exchange information.
Tina Al-Harbi -- #1 Harlan Trl. Park Box 8, Martin, TN 38237
al-harbi@rnet.net
Submitted on Thu Jul 23 16:01:16 EDT 1998

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RIDDLE

Searhing for Birth Certificate of John Frank RIDDLE, Jr. born on either June 16,1896 or June 16, 1906 in Waynesboro, Tenn.
James R. Riddle -- 1706 Main Lane, Beaumont, TX 77713
riddle15@netscape.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 13:11:21 EDT 1998

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BRAY, BROWN, CATHEY, MELTON, NIX, OSBORN

Marshall Norton NIX b. 1841 Wayne Co TN & d. 1898. On 25 Dec 1865, he m. Mary Francis OSBORN, dau of Alexander OSBORN & Ann BROWN. On 26 Jan 1893, he m. (2) Lavinia Emeline (Osborn) BRADLEY, his widowed ister-in-law. Children: (1) James W. NIX b. 1868 TN. (2) Nancy W. NIX b. 1870. (3) Quincy Monroe NIX b. Oct 1872, m. Elsie ? Three children: D'Vertie NIX b. Oct 1894. Charles C. NIX b. May 1896. Edith NIX b. Sep 1899. (4) Anna Marvella NIX b. Jul 1874; m. William Ammon BRAY, son of Mark BRAY & Margaret PATTERSON. Four children. (5) John NIX b. 23 Aug 1887. (6) Lyda W. NIX b. 1879. (7) Delia Lyda NIX b. 9 Jan 1880, d. 8 Apr 1904, m. Finis L. CATHEY. (8) Katie Belle NIX b. 24 Sep 1884, d. 7 Dec 1963 Oswego, KS; 4 Apr 1902 Christian Co MO, she m. Elmer MELTON, son of L. GOFF & Anna MELTON. Four children. (9) Thomas R. NIX b. 23 Aug 1887. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Joyce (Nix) Willhoit -- 4500 North Askew Ave., Kansas City, MO 64117
willhoit@sound.net
Submitted on Fri Jul 24 21:23:07 EDT 1998

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WHITNEY

Dempsey Whitney appears on the 1838 Wayne Co. tax list. We believe he is the same Dempsey who was born May 5, 1784, in Wayne Co. NC and married Sarah Hodgson in Randolph NC in 1811. We would appreciate knowing if Dempsey appears on any other Wayne Co. censuses or documents and will be happy to exchange information.
Helen McClure
jmac23@ipa.net
Submitted on Sat Jul 25 18:18:52 EDT 1998

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MURCHINSON

looking for Catherine MURCHINSON (1802-1871)who married Martin Cook,Jr. in Wayne co. in 1820. her dad was Kenneth Murchinson,1767-1862 Thanks, Steve Melton
Steve Melton --1416 Iroquois Drive, Garland, TX 75043
meltons@nabisco.com
Submitted on Sun Jul 26 00:27:29 EDT 1998

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HAYNES, LEWIS

HAYNES--LEWIS..Looking for info on Jonathan HAYNES b. ca 1800 NC. Especially need names of parents. Jonathan married Harriett LEWIS ca 1823 in Wayne Co. TN. Children included: John L.HAYNES, James W. HAYNES, Benjamin Franklin HAYNES, Elizabeth B. HAYNES, Claiburn HAYNES, Wm. Henry HAYNES, born between 1824 through 1838. This family moved to Washington co. AR ca 1835.
Carol SCOTT -- 4120 Frink Rd., McAlester, OK 74501
nt5fc@edumaster.net
Submitted on Mon Jul 27 16:21:49 EDT 1998

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NUNLEY, JOBE, WILSON

I have a lot of information I am willing to share with other researchers on the NUNLEY, JOBE, and WILSON surnames. I am looking for old photos, stories and other information on these families during their stay in Wayne Co., TN.
Sandra Nunley -- 3287 East Marie Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
NUNLEYRS@SISNA.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 28 01:16:00 EDT 1998

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GIFFORD, MATHIS

Searching for info on Dora Florance GIFFORD born 1887. She had at least one sister who married a MATHIS. They had a son named Jobe MATHIS who married Pearl Stults. Dora married John Kinkade and had 7 kids: Bertha, William, Walter, Marshall, Gifford, Albert, & Alfred. They lived in Paris, TN at the time Gifford was born (1915).
Karin Stahl --5320 Blackberry Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
STAHL143@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Jul 28 16:33:17 EDT 1998

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YATES

Seeking info on Prier Yates, listed on the 1820 and 1830 census of Wayne Co. TN> Where did he move to, etc. Prier is a family name in our Yates line.
William Yates -- 1460 Park Terrace Ave., Lake Havasu, AZ 86404
yates@redrivernet.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 30 13:37:31 EDT 1998

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BURGESS

My great-grandfather John Hill BURGESS was believed by my family to have been born in Wayne County, Tennessee. Or, if not, we think that his father was. Either John Hill BURGESS, or his parents, left Tennessee prior to the Civil War and moved North, through Kentucky, eventually settling in Wayne County, Illinois. I am seeking any evidence or record of the life of John Hill Burgess, or his ancestors, in Wayne County, Tennessee. Secondarily, I am seeking information about the roots of John Hill Burgess prior to his family's settling in Tennessee. We believe them to have come from somewhere in North Carolina. Can you help me? Thanks!
Thomas J. Burgess -- 3700 Saybrook Place, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Burgesstom@bonitabayproperties.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 30 16:45:26 EDT 1998

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THORNTON

I would appreciate any information on Silas THORNTON, born 1828 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Silas (my g-g-grandfather) was the grandson of Josiah THORNTON, Sr. and Sarah of Wayne County (from 1830 until their deaths in 1849). His father was Josiah, Jr. and his mother--Frances DEWBERRY THORNTON. Silas lived in Hardin County from 1845 - 1856 and in Weakley County 1856-58. Does anyone know who he married? Where he went after 1858? Would appreciate any information.
Loretta Insco
linsco@iswt.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 00:03:31 EDT 1998

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HORTON

Am looking for connections. Have line as follows: George WashingtonHORTON, born Collinwood, Tn. His father was Levi Wesley HORTON, born1825, Wayne County, Tn, married MaryAnn Mildred (Polly) PennySandusky. Levi's father was William Horton born Tn, married to Jane?born Tn, both 1823. Traveled to Searcy County arkansas, then toOklahoma, Keystone and Pryor areas. Levi enlisted in Civil War witha George Washington Horton in the Tn 8th mounted Infantry. CaptCharles Shipman, Co. E. Does anyone know more, brothers sisters,William's father? Willing to trade information, share information,just meet knew cousins. Thanks.
Deb Horton Core -- PO Box 163, Ochelata, OK 74051-0163
CMyrrdin@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 01:45:16 EDT 1998

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HARDIN

Stephen Chester Hardin. born October 1891 in Tennesee his parents is Stephen Nathanial Hardin and Mary J. Clay. Stephen's wife's name is Jewel Brady. Thanks
Richard Hardin
rohardin@sheltonbbs.com
Submitted on Thu Jul 30 16:35:04 EDT 1998

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WESTMORELAND, THORNTON, GALLION, WILSON

Seeking descendants of William WESTMORELAND, b. ca. 1770-1775 NC, son of John and Ann LENOIR WESTMORELAND. William WESTMORELAND married ca. 1800 in Spartenburg Co., SC to a woman whose name remains a mystery. He moved in 1816 to Laurens Co., SC, then in 1822 to Catawba Co., AL and in late 1822 to Lauderdale Co., AL. In 1836 he moved to Wayne Co. TN where he died ca. 1854 and is believed to be buried in the Friendship Cemetery. Known children of William WESTMORELAND: 1. Amelia, b. 1802, Spartenburg Co., SC, d. ca. 1870 Searcy Co., AR, m. Mordicai THORNTON 2. Katherine, b. 1804, Spartenburg Co., SC., d. after 1880 Wayne Co.,TN. m.1) Elias HARRIS, 2) Gillum WALKER; 3) Abner GALLION 3. Alberty, b. 1807 Spartenburg Co., SC, d. after 1870 Yell Co. AR, m. 1) Mary WILSON, 2) Martha TERRELL 4. Moses, b. ca. 1810 5. dau. name unknown, b. ca. 1812 6. Nancy, b. 1812, d. 1895 Wayne Co., TN, m. Denison WILSON 7. dau. name unknown, b. ca. 1823 8. Jesse ??
Edgar D. BYLER, III -- 201 First Ave N., Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 16:07:32 EDT 1998

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GALLION, GALLIEN

Seeking information on Joshua GALLION, b. ca. 1774 Surry? Co. NC, d. ca. 1841-1845 Wayne Co., TN. Joshua is listed on the 1805 Grainger Co.,TN Tax List and is in Lincoln Co.,TN on the 1820 census. By 1830 he is in Wayne Co. TN. Am trying to find the name of his wife. Known children: 1. Abner GALLION, b. ca. 1795, "Old Southwestern Territory" according to his 1812 service record. He married first: name unknown, probably in Lincoln Co., TN. Married second in Lauderdale Co., AL on 25 Oct 1835 to Mrs. Katherine WESTMORELAND HARRIS WALKER. 2. Laban GALLION, b. 1797 3. Joshua GALLION, Jr., b. ca. 1803 4. Young GALLION, b. ca. 1807 5. Hannah GALLION, b. 1802, TN, probably Grainger Co.; d. 1876 Stoddard Co., MO, m. Urian WHITE in Lincoln Co. TN about 1818. 6. Barbara GALLION, b. ca. 1807 7. Catherine GALLION 8. son, name unknown 9. - 12. daughters names unknown.
Edgar D. BYLER, III -- 201 First Ave N., Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 16:15:28 EDT 1998

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GALLION, GALLIEN

Abner GALLION/GALLIEN b. ca. 1795 "old Southwestern Territory" Abner m. 1) ca. 1816 Lincoln Co. TN to name unknown. On 1820 Lincoln Co., TN census. 1830, in Wayne Co. TN. First wife d. 1830 and 1835; Abner m2) 23 Oct 1835 in Lauderdale Co., AL to Mrs. Katherine WESTMORELAND HARRIS WALKER, b. 1804. Abner is in Lauderdale Co., AL in 1840 Six children by first wife, three children by second wife: 1. female, b. ca. 1817; 2. famale, b. ca. 1817; 3. Samuel GALLION?, b. ca. 1823; 4. Hannah GALLION, b. 1820, m. John Berry FOWLER in Wayne Co., TN about 1845; 5. male, b. ca. 1827; 6, male b. ca. 1827-1830; 7. Caledonia Catherine GALLION, b. 1838, d. ca. 1870 Lauderdale Co. AL, m. Thomas P. RHODES; 8. Moses Alberty GALLION, b. 1839, d. 1940, alias: Alberty PEARCELY?; 9. Dicemous Green GALLION, b. 9 Oct 1842, d. 11 Apr 1907 Wayne Co., TN, m. 18 April 1869 Lauderdale Co., AL to Mary Ellen MURPHY.
Edgar D. BYLER, III -- 201 First Ave N., Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 16:34:43 EDT 1998

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GALLIAN, PEARCELY

Is Albert PEARCELY listed on 1890 Veterans Census Grundy Co. TN the same man as Albert GALLIAN. Census gives PEARCELY as alias of GALLIAN, and vice versa. Have an Alberty GALLION, b. 1839 Lauderdale Co. AL who served in Co. E, 2nd TMI from Wayne Co. TN and reportedly deserted in 1864. Was said to have been notorious "bushwacker" and a member of the infamous "Tom CLARK gang" during the Civil War. Any information appreciated. Trying to confirm what happened to Alberty GALLION, who is reported to have died in 1940.
Edgar D. BYLER, III -- 201 First Ave N., Collinwood, TN 38450
edby3@netease.net
Submitted on Sat Aug 1 16:41:39 EDT 1998

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HORTON, WILLIAM

Seeking parentage of William Horton who was sibling of J.Ella Horton. Need their parents and other ancestor lineage. Can you help? All info gratefully received.
Roberta E. Horton -- 160 Fabian Way, Concord, CA 94518-1207
RobertaE9@aol.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 19:03:59 EDT 1998

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BALENTINE, SHELTON

I am researching the BALENTINE family that came from Cypress Inn, Wayne Co., TN. Samuel D. BALENTINE ( son of William J. BALENTINE) married Mary Adeline SHELTON Dec. 16, 1870 in Lauderdale Co. AL. From this marriage the following children were born: William J. "Bill" BALENTINE 1872, John Westley BALENTINE 1874 (My gr-grandfather), Samuel H. BALENTINE 1876, Leander J. "Lee" BALENTINE 1880, James "J.C." BALENTINE 1882. They had moved into Stone and Searcy Co. AR. Mary Adeline SHELTON was believed to be from Lauderdale Co. AL, I am trying to located her parents, the only name I have is her father went by the name of Ky or Kye SHELTON. I have yet to find him, and do not know the name for his wife. Any information on the BALENTINE line that came out of Wayne Co. would be greatly appreciated.
Brenda Dias -- P.O. Box 262, Crows Landing, CA 95313
bdias@inreach.com
Submitted on Mon Aug 3 05:38:06 EDT 1998

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BAKER, STRICKLAND

I am seeking date of the marriage of Elizabeth BAKER and W. W. STRICKLAND. I believe they were married 1858\9 near Lutts in Wayne Co. Jim
Jim FOLEY
GuteTag@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 16:05:35 EDT 1998

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MARTIN, REEVES, RUSSELL

Seeking any information concerning Allen MARTIN and Nancy DRENEN. Allen was born around 1845, somewhere in Tennessee (possibly Wayne County). Allen may have been raised by his grandparents who was named REEVES. Allen MARTIN married Nancy DRENAN (DRINEN/DRENHAN/DRENON) in 1862, in Perry Co. Tennessee. To this union was born one child, Mary B. MARTIN, born 1862-died 1869. Nancy later married Abram BRILEY, and Robert RUSSELL. She died after 1905 in Hardin County, Tennessee. Allen MARTIN joined the Confederate Calvary in 1862. Allen later married Lucinda HIBBARD, and Mary CULVER. Allen homesteaded in eastern Colorado where he died in 1899.
Jack Martin -- 3804 North Logan Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
dittel06@info2000.net
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 14:02:05 EDT 1998

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CELLARS

The 1860 Census lists a James D CELLARS, 14 years old. He is listed with John & Martha NESBITT. I am looking for information about the NESBITTS. Does anyone know the connection of CELLARS to the NESBITTs.
Catherine
ckoon@dixie-net.com
Submitted on Sun Aug 2 11:08:05 EDT 1998

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BRYANT, LUNA, LONG, CYPERT, REEVES, OSTEEN, YOUNGBLOOD, HORTON.

Seeking parents/siblings and other missing information on: George Gray BRYANT, Sr. (1797NC-1870) m. Mary "Polly" LUNA (1798-1870); Peter LOONEY/LUNA, Jr. m. Mary LONG; Nancy CYPERT (1833-1907); Osborne REEVES b. abt.1810 m. Ester OSTEEN; Josiah YOUNGBLOOD b. abt. 1830 m. Mary HORTON. All in Wayne County TN during their adult years.
Marjorie Casteel -- 601 Cheyenne Cove, Savannah, TN 38372
marcas@centuryinter.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 5 19:00:34 EDT 1998

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CASTEEL, JENKINS, TURMAN, DIXON, BOYD, SPRINGER, BRASHEARS.

Seeking ancestors: parents/siblings and other missing information on: Thomas Marion CASTEEL (1855-1930)m. Nannie JENKINS; James Polk TURMAN (1844-1918) m. Mary DIXON (1861- 1946); John DIXON (1795VA-1877) m. Elizabeth BOYD (1799-1862); Jonas SPRINGER b. abt. 1800, m. Annie BRASHEARS. All in Wayne County TN during their adult years.
Marjorie Casteel -- 601 Cheyenne Cove, Savannah, TN 38372
marcas@centuryinter.net
Submitted on Wed Aug 5 19:05:17 EDT 1998

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EATON,INGRAM

Isaac Ingram married Mary Ann Bradley in 1832 Giles County. They were last found on the 1860 Wayne County census near their daughter Phebe Angeline who had married James Eaton. Appreciate any help. Audrey Young
Audrey Young -- 1216 Academy Drive, Arlington, TX 76013-2309
apyoung@flash.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 12:51:08 EDT 1998

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EATON, RACKLEY

George Eaton married Martha Rackley in 1829 in Lawrence County and last found on the 1870 Wayne County census. Need probate information. Martha was living here with grandson in 1880. Who are the ancestors of George Eaton? Will exchange information. Audrey Young
Audrey Young -- 1216 Academy Drive, Arlington, TX 76013-2309
apyoung@flash.net
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 12:56:53 EDT 1998

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YATES

I'm looking for a Prier Yates. He is listed in the 1820 & 1830 US Census. Can't seem to locate any other info on him. Prier Yates is a family name. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Bill Yates -- 1460 Park Terrace Ave., Lake Havasu, AZ 86404
yates@redrivernet.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 14:21:54 EDT 1998

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YATES, HOLDER

I'm looking for any info on Prier Yates of Wayne County. He is listed on the 1820 & 1830 US Census. Also, I'm a descendent of Bledsoe Holder who was a Chickasaw Indian. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Bill Yates -- 1460 Park Terrace Ave., Lake Havasu, AZ 86404
yates@redrivernet.com
Submitted on Fri Aug 7 15:02:49 EDT 1998

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