Wayne County, Tennessee
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September - October 1999

Archived 7 November 1999

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TURNBOW ,SEWELL

searching for more info on Hugh M Turnbow married to Martha Sewell.Hugh born about 1856 had daughter named Elizabeth (Bettie)Sally Turnbow born 4-20-1882. thanks for any help!
Jo Snow
perdidobae@aol.com
Submitted on Wed Oct 20 17:14:28 EDT 1999

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MORROW

I am looking for a Samuel G. Morrow who is the father of Charlie, Marvin, and Ozzie. I believe that they died during the flu epidemic that hit Wayne Co in the 1920's. Any information would be appreciated.
Wade Shelton
wlkt@prodigy.net
Submitted on Tue Oct 19 01:27:10 EDT 1999

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WILSON,ADAMS,CLARK

CLARK,WILSON,ADAMS
Dee -- po box 153#, Kahuku, HI 96731
adaline@webtv.net
Submitted on Sun Oct 17 00:35:06 EDT 1999

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HAYNES

I was wondering if anyone could provide information on the 2nd Tennesee Mounted Infantry (Union)? This was a regiment that fought in the civil war, and my Great Grandfather was in it. Any help would be appreciated.
Hardin Haynes
CommHaynes@aol.com
Submitted on Sat Oct 16 09:52:56 EDT 1999

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HOUSE, BLACKBURN

I am looking for the grandparents of Pugh House. His father was J.L House or John S. House and Pugh's mother was Lyddia Blackburn.
Knoxie Stutts Goad -- 1210 Hampshire Pike , Columbia, TN 38401-4616
lgoad@djis.net
Submitted on Mon Oct 11 16:37:55 EDT 1999

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POPE

I am looking for information about George POPE who was born July 11, 1884. I know that his father died when George was young. That's all I know at this time
Ricky Inman
inmanr@k12tn.net
Submitted on Wed Oct 6 12:37:44 EDT 1999

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DICUS

I am looking for the parents of John Bell DICUS, Sr. He was married to Alice GRIMES abt. 1852 in Wayne County. John Bell DICUS, Sr. was born on 10/12/1861 in Clifton and died 3/11/1907 in Walters, OK. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it.
Christi Dicus Wharton -- 1568 Meadowhill Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
cdicus@mtnhome.com
Submitted on Tue Oct 5 13:47:13 EDT 1999

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GILKES, CARTER

I am looking for anything on Agnus Leona Carter, born June 6, 1906, born in Odum, georgia or Wayne County, TN. Also my father was born in Passaic, N.J., July 23, 1905 but spent most of his youth in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Pat Carter -- 1977 Elaine Ave, Waycross, GA 31503
pcarter@gate.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 30 23:01:06 EDT 1999

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BREWER, MARTIN

I am looking for information on the Brewer's my Grandmothers maiden name was Tamsy Lou Brewer. She was said to be full blooded Cherokee. I do have a photo too. She married Benjamn Martin. They had six children. Bill, Ray, Sarah, Mary, Jackie, Charles. They lived in Waynesboro, in Wayne County. Later they traveled to Michigan and most of the children reside there.
Tamsy Martin-Hays
searay2222@aol.com
Submitted on Sun Sep 26 19:46:39 EDT 1999

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FRANKLIN, KELLEY,

Hi, I just wanted to ask a question plus offer some info. I am looking for info on Denny Hallwood Franklin married Mary Dee Franklin. They both are buried in the Hollis Cemetery in Iron City Tn. They are my g-grandparents. He died 1938 and she died 1954.They had children which some descendants still live in Iron City. Ok here is the info, I have pics of the Kelley family of Wayne County . My grandmother Alva Franklin married S. S. "San" Kelley. I have a lot of family pics dated back to early 1900's. I have no use for these pics as they are no kin to me and I don't know any of them. If any family members would like to have these please e-mail or write me. My grandmother passed away and I have her personal belongings. Thanks so much Kim King
Kim King -- 8483 Mt. Joy Rd, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
KimK@djis.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 25 23:56:58 EDT 1999

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TIDWELL, HELTON AND LAWRENCE

searching for my great-grandmother who was a Cherokee either Shelton or Tidwell and married Virgil Lawrence in 1865 and moved to Arkansas was possible married to a John Copeland first had a daughter Betty who married Frank Sullivan.
marilyn smith -- box 501, calico rock, AR 72519
kaylin@centurytel.net
Submitted on Fri Sep 24 16:03:06 EDT 1999

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HELTON

Looking for information on Samuel Thomas Helton Born Dec.8,1859 in Waynesboro, Wayne County Tennessee, Parents Daniel and Elizabeth(Morgan) Helton. Married Luella Sexton 26 July 1866 in Kirkland Illinois, later moved to Kansas then Okla. Any information will be appreciated. Audrey in Okla.
Audrey Amos -- 1408 Brookdale Dr., Del City, OK 73115
aamos58@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 23 15:57:56 EDT 1999

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HORACE MURPHY

Horace MURPHY b. April 20, 1871.He is believed to be the child of Sylvester Murphy and one of his first cousins, they were never married. Sylvester had a sister Eliza Jane Murphy who married Hezikiah C. Roberts. This family stays closely linked for several generations.Horace was my Great Grandfather and I can't get any further back than him. Would like to know who his mother was and any info on Sylvester. Thank you
LaRinda Middleton
LaRinda1@aol.com
Submitted on Thu Sep 23 10:13:20 EDT 1999

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MARTIN-WAYNE,CO., TN.

Searching for family of Henry C. Martin b.? and mar. to Mary J. ?(possibly McCoy). One child that I know of - Sarah Elizabeth Martin b.1861-1929. Thanks, JSB
Jo Brandon
artist@nehp.net
Submitted on Tue Sep 21 12:59:46 EDT 1999

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CLAY

Am searching for the parents of Sallie G. CLAY b. 4-3-1874 who married Amos Lawson Roberts. Both were from Wayne County. I believe her parents were Henry M b. 1849 and Dora CLAY b.1851. Family lore is that Dora was full blooded Cherokee. Would like to know if there is any truth to that, and find any information about the CLAYs.
Sandra E. Marlin -- 1614 McEwen Ave., Nashville, TN 37206
bem-sem@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Mon Sep 20 20:06:47 EDT 1999

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COOPER, GRIMES

Looking for information on Jesse Cooper and Emaly Grimes who were married July 10, 1866 in Wayne County, TN. I'm trying to find out if this is the right couple to be my Great-grandparents. Thanks in advance Linda
Linda Cooper
lcooper@htcomp.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 18 22:41:29 EDT 1999

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GOBBLE, GOBBELL, GOBELL

Have interest in sharing info on the GOBBLE/GOBBELL/GOBELL family that were in Rowan Co. N.C. in the late 1700's. My family descended through John GOBBLE and wife Ruhamy MANER. John was the son of Jacob GOBBLE. John's family migrated to Bedford Co., Tn. about 1822/3. John had eleven children. Three were born in N.C. and the rest in Tn. At least three married in Lincoln Co., Tn. All except Jacob Calvin moved on to Lawrence/Wayne Co., Tn. about 1853. Would like to know who, a son, James Riley Gobble/GOBBELL married about 1850.
Harold G. Gobbell
lghg@usit.net
Submitted on Thu Sep 16 15:16:00 EDT 1999

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BEVIS, WILLIAMS

I am looking for descendants of James BEVIS. I show only one of his children as John Richard BEVIS (Mar 1864-1937) m Naomi Ardella Elizabeth WILLIAMS (Oct 1867-1956). John and Naomi's children were Henry, McKinley, Nellie, James Wilburn, David Columbus, and Robert BEVIS.
David W. Wilson
Drexel@simplecom.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 12 11:28:22 EDT 1999

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MOORE

Need information on the parents of Thomas MOORE b. 1818, Richard and Elizabeth Johnson MOORE. Thomas Moore married Elizabeth Cook. Tom Moore lived on Hardin Creek near Clifton.
Sandra E. Marlin -- 1614 McEwen Ave., Nashville, TN 37206
bem-sem@worldnet.att.net
Submitted on Sun Sep 12 09:15:04 EDT 1999

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SHELTON

I am looking for descendants of and information concerning Allen David SHELTON who was born in Tennessee 29 May 1802 and died in Wayne Co., TN. on 29 September 1877. He is said to be buried in Brown Cemetery in Wayne Co. Allen David SHELTON married three times. His first wife (my ancestor) has not been indentified. He married second Nancy _(?)__ and third Sarah Ann White. I descend through his son Filmore Green SHELTON and his second wife, Elizabeth "Bettie" JORDAN. Any help with this family would really be appreciated. Thank you.
Jim W. Kelly
j_kelly@wku.campuscw.net
Submitted on Sat Sep 11 13:21:17 EDT 1999

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WADE, WHITE

Looking for anyone connected to Wade's in Wayne co 1830-1890
Joyce
jcenglish@fcbl.net
Submitted on Wed Sep 8 01:20:40 EDT 1999

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LINEBERRY, LINEBERGER

LINEBERRY, LINEBERGER Looking for documentation for the parents of Henry and Tobias (Tobe). The brothers were the sons of William Lineberry from Randolph County North Carolina. The brothers married Wheelus (Wheeler?) sisters and settled in or near Flatwoods Tennessee. My family was centered in and around Perry and Wayne Counties. Possibly others as well. Daryl D. Wheat ddw0817@aol.com Submitted on Tue Sep 7 19:59:46 EDT 1999
Daryl D. Wheat
ddw0817@aol.com
Submitted on Tue Sep 7 20:17:45 EDT 1999

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MARTIN, KING

Researching this family: John MARTIN (b. 4/20/1816)and Betsy KING (b. 6/10/1815; daughter of Benjamin and Elender E. Cole King) married 2/23/1837 in Wayne County TN. Their children were: Benjamin b.1/4/1838, Peggy Ann b.8/9/1839, Ellender b. 7/21/1842, William Thomas b. 10/3/1843, Nancy Elizabeth b. 5/25/1846, John Preston b. 3/27/1849, Samuel Nathaniel b. 7/31/1851, George Washington b. 2/2/1853 (my great grandfather), and Virginia Isabel b. 4/2/1859. Please contact me if you are also researching this family.
Alice Albright
cottonblossom@arkansas.net
Submitted on Tue Sep 7 19:16:24 EDT 1999

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DICUS, COLE, GRIMES, ARNETT

Looking for ancestors of John Bell DICUS, Sr. born 10/12/1861 in Clifton, TN married to Alice GRIMES born 9/6/1865, who was the daughter of Mary ARNETT and Anderson GRIMES. John Bell DICUS and Alice had a 7 children. The 3rd child, John Bell DICUS, Jr. was my great grandfather and was married to Mary Ada COLE also born in Clifton. Other children of John Sr. and Alice were Kate, Nix, Glen, Jack(Jeff), Bess and Thelma.
Christi Dicus Wharton -- 1568 Meadowhill Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
cdicus@mtnhome.com
Submitted on Sat Aug 28 23:40:09 EDT 1999

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