Gibson County TN Queries - January - June 1997
Sun Jun 29 01:59:55 1997
Seeking information on the HALFORD and MCCAGE families of the Bells Chapel and Rutherford
areas of Gibson Co, Tn, especially the decendents of JONATHAN JACKSON and NANCY J. LINTON
HALFORD and AARON RILEY and MARTHA JANE BURCHARD MCCAGE.
Fri Jun 27 02:20:49 1997
I'm looking for information on the HALFORD and MCCAGE families that resided in the
Rutherford and Bells Chapel areas of Gibson Co, Tn. Will be glad to trade any info that I
have. Snail mail is: David Dycus; 103 Virginia Drive; Clarkville, Tn 37040 and email is
dadycus@tva.gov
Sun Jun 29 20:41:20 1997
SIMMONS -Seeing information on the family of WILIE SIMMONS, whose will was entered at the
September Term 1862, Gibson Co., TN. Wilie Simmons was born in Franklin Co., NC, and was
married there to LIKIE (,last name unknown). His will mentions son JAMES SIMMONS, who was
born c. 1820. At the 1850 Gibson census, Wilie and James Simmons were enumerated in
consecutive entries (#1956-#1957). James Simmons' wife was Unity (last name unknown) and
per the 1860 census, they had the following children: Caroline; Fanny; John; James;
Willis; Albert; Lucious. Would appreciate information on any of these Simmonses, and will
share my data as well.
Mon Jun 30 08:29:05 1997
Looking for information on JOHN BAKER HARRISON b. 12/25/1848, d.8/12/1900 and is buried in
Hillis Cementery, Greenfield, Tn. JOHN BAKER HARRISON, sisters were: Emma m. Mose Ward and
Lou m. Presley Glascock. It is believed JOHN BAKER HARRISON had a half-brother CALVIN M
HARRISON, who may have been born in Ark, became a physician and lived in Cooper, Tx. he
had a son WILFORD HARRISON who lived in the Dallas, Tx. area. JOHN BAKER HARRISON m.
Sofronia Womble on 1/17/1872, later m. Parlee Womble on 12/25/1873. Their childern were:
Nancy J, Flora B(m. Erenst Argo), Katie B (m. S.W. Simmons) and Della (m. Henery Swinney)
Need information who JOHN BAKER HARRISON'S parent's were. According to the 1880 Weakley
Co. U.S. Census JOHN BAKER was born in Tn. and his parent's were listed as born in N.C. It
is believed he may have been born or raised in the Gibson Co. area.
Sat Jun 28 18:43:17 1997
Any information on the ALBEA family, who lived in Gibson County, TN in the 1850-1900 span.
I know that ULALIA (ALBEA) HOLLAND who was my GM, her twin sister, and a brother ASA lived
near Rutherford, TN.
Sat Jun 28 19:34:08 1997
AGEE - Looking to correspond with anyone who has any ties to the AGEE family. My
great-grandmother was Mattie Maeoma Agee, who lived in Crockett Co., though many of her
family lived in Gibson Co. I am trying to compile all information available on the AGEE
family, any place, any time, so that I can correct any errors and add to information that
is available in any books on this family. Thanks.
Fri Jun 27 02:24:08 1997
Seeking information on the Whitworth family, specifically the family of Jacob Van Buren
Whitworth who lived close to Rutherford. email is dadycus@tva.gov
Fri Jun 27 16:22:17 1997
researching Flowers, Neal, Browning Earliest known in my line Sarah (maiden name unknown)
b. 1820 in Il. Oldest child Ethridge Neal, John w. from Fairfield Co., Blackstock, S.C.
born 1847 Browning J.H.or K. born 1821 in S.C. wife named Eliza Any info appreciated and I
will share mine
Thu Jun 26 08:23:47 1997
Benjamin F. WILSON, b. VA ca 1811, m. Charlotte Ann HARPER, b. Apr 1824 TN-d. 1907
Granbury, Hood Co TX. They are living Gibson Co. on the 1850 and 1860 census. Had the
following known children:
Benjamin WILSON b. ca 1840 in SC or NC (I think married a A.T. Wood) and moved to Erath
Co. in Texas by 1880.
Elizabeth WILSON b. ca 1843 in TN m. Stephen Witherington May 16, 1861 in Gibson Co. TN d.
1870 in Gibson Co. TN
William Thomas WILSON b. 2-4-1851 in Gibson Co. TN m. Willie T. Vance of Giles Co. TN in
1878 in Gainesville, TX d. 1928 in Bowie, Texas (buried at Bellevue cemetery)
Amanda WILSON b. ca 1852 in Gibson Co. TN
Winfield Scott WILSON b. 11-25-1854 in Gibson Co. TN m. Abbie Jones ll-20-1872 in Gibson
Co. TN d. 9-7-1947 in Granbury, TX
Mary Ann WILSON b. ca 1856 in Gibson Co. TN S.H. WILSON (male) b. ca 1858 in Gibson Co. TN
(moved to Texas by 1880 and found on the 1880 Cooke Co. census living with his mother,
Charlotte)
Male Infant Wilson b. ca 1860 and most likely died as a small child.
Robert WILSON b. ca 1862 in North Carolina (living in TX on 1880 Cooke Co. census)
Charles WILSON b. ca 1863 in North Carolina (living in TX on 1880 Cooke Co. census)
Benjamin F. Wilson became the guardian of John WARREN in 1857 in Gibson Co. TN. John
Warren was the s/o Edwin Warren, deceased. In 1861, Benjamin F. Wilson sold his 100 acres
to Sintha WILSON for $1500. I do not know who this Sintha was. He then moved his family to
unknown place in North Carolina as the two youngest boys were born there. (Robert and
Charles). In 1873 Benjamin F. Wilson returned to Gibson Co. and bought back 100 acres of
land. He died sometime after 1874 in Gibson Co. TN and I do not know where he is buried.
Some friends of his were possibly: Flowers, Witherington, Ridgely, Davidson, Armstrong,
Warde, Tinkle and Hall. I would like to find someone who is connected with these families
in Gibson Co. TN. AND, I would especially like to hear from any Gibson Co. HARPER
researchers. Thank you, Vicki Shaffer
Thu Jun 26 09:46:15 1997
VINSON/CAMPBELL/HOBBS/ I am trying to find more informatin on William Vinson/Vincent,
b.1793 in NC, His wife Ruth. One of his oldest sons Pleasant Anderson was born in AL,
1825, he was in Hopkins Co. KY., in 1830, and in lived in Carroll and Gibson Co. Tn. until
his death around 1865. William traveled with Richerson & Merriman Vinson. According to
the 1840 census he had another son (name unknown) around the same age of Pleasant.
possibly Thomas, that married Mary Fuller, Thomas and Mary were married in Maury Co, TN.,
and also in Carroll Co. TN. Pleasant married Mary Hobbs in 1849, and she died in 1850, he
then married Ellen Campbell. I would appreciate any help.
Tue Jun 24 14:53:46 1997
researching - ARNOLD - need any and all information about MUSGROVE ARNOLD listed in the
1850 GIBSON COUNTY census, MUSEO? ARNOLD listed in the 1860 GIBSON COUNTY census or
MUSCOVUS ARNOLD listed in the 1870 GIBSON COUNTY census. thanks gary joiner -
garyj@ipa.net - bentonville, AR
Tue Jun 24 12:34:02 1997
Looking for info on Mary Ellen CUPP b. 12 Jun 1875, Milan, Gibson, TN. Who were her
parents and siblings? She married George GAYTON 14 Feb 1893. Children were born in
Fremont, Dodge, NE. Any help appreciated.
Fri Feb 28 23:28:31 1997We are searching for
information on the Oliver family who lived in the hills of Tennessee (Gibson County ?) in
the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Sat Mar 1 11:28:11 1997
Looking for death date/place of William G. CLENDENIN b. 1832 Alamance Co. NC. m. Sarah
Jane MOORE 15 Feb. 1861 in Alamance NC. Living 1880 Gibson Co. TN. Listed are W.G.
47,b.NC; Sarah, 39,b.NC; Hattie, 18 b. NC; Mollie, 16, b. NC; Maggie, 10, b.NC; Junnus, 8
b. TN; Fannie, 4 b. TN; James, 2 b. TN. Sarah is buried Oakwood Cemetery,Gibson,TN (b.11
Jun 1840 d. 7 Aug 1917). Would appreciate any help from anyone with cemetery book from
Oakwood or any other information on this family. William G. CLENDENIN gave his occupation
as Physican on 1870 census.
Sat Mar 1 13:28:05 1997
Seeking info. on family of my great uncle, James Mason Hammon & Minnie Lee Bradford
Hammon. They are buried in Locust Grove Cemetery near Bradford in Gibson co.
Sat Mar 1 17:17:11 1997
I am looking for any geneological information concerning N. J. HEATHCOCK who married
MARTHA V. HORTON on 30 April 1867. Did N. J. and MARTHAT have any children? What were the
childrens names? Who were the parents of N.J. ? Who were the parents of MARTHA? Also,
would like to learn more about MATILDA A. HEATHCOCK who married a JOHN A. LUKER? Is
MATILDA AND N. J. brother and sister? MATILDA A. AND JOHN A. were married on the 30 DEC
1868 in GIBSON COUNTY TN. I would apprecitate any information you would like to share.
Thank you very much.
Thu Feb 27 02:12:56 1997
Looking for: William Taylor 1816-1903 Born N.C. married 1846 Mary Elizabeth Patterson
1829-1898 Buried in Springhill Cem. Trenton, Tn. Children: 1. M. Elizabeth Taylor Married
Nellie E. Alfred 2. Jasper Taylor Married Emma Adkins/Ada Thompson 3. George W. Taylor
1846-1923 married Nancy Caroline Roberts / Anneliza Reach 4. Margaret Jane Taylor
1850-1909 married Joseph Spence Norvell 5.Martha Marzell Taylor 1851-1935 married Levi
Turner 6. John Tom Taylor 1852-1925 married Laura Horea 7. Emma Lou Taylor 1860-1945
married Dock Kinton 8. William R. Taylor 1863-1923 never married 9. J. Vince Taylor
1865-1939 married Magaret Nicholson 10. Spious Lee Taylor 1871-1939 married Lula Bennett
Roberts If any of these people are your ancestors or you think they might be. EMail
EAdams9852@aol.com Thanks
Thu Feb 27 13:09:02 1997
WINGO > Seeking information on the WINGO families that resided in Gibson Co. in the
1860 & 1870 census. Seeking death date for Tazewell Friend WINGO s/o Horatio &
Lydia (Nance) WINGO. He died after 1870.
Thu Feb 27 06:10:22 1997
THOMAS GRIFFIN THOMAS......GIBSON CO,TN LOOKING FOR 1ST WIFE..FRACIS DRINKWATER..MARRIED
1826 1ST CHILD BORN 5-25-1827. TOTAL OF 6 CHILDREN. MARRIED IN GIBSON CO,TN. DIED. 2ND
WIFE...LOVIE O'NEAL..FATHER WAS PLEASANT O'NEAL. MARRIED 1842..GIBSON CO,TN THIS WIFE
FINISHED RAISING THESE CHILDREN ALONG WITH HER 10. JULIA COOPER
Tue Feb 25 17:48:49 1997
Doing research on Grandparents from Humboldt, TN. Grandfather was Walter Daniel Woten orig
from VanWert Cnty OH died 4/18/1944 in Humboldt. Grandmother Stella Woten lived in
Humboldt until 1974 when she moved to her daughter Eunice's in Terre Haute, IN and died
there in 1978. Grandmothers father was Fayette Ward who was the sheriff of Gibson cnty at
one time. I know my grandmothers sister Mattie (Fidge) Jackson lived near Milan w/ husband
Tad Jackson and another sister Bea Parmer. Have no information on Bea Parmers family. I
believe my grandparents were members of Central Ave Christian Church in Humboldt and other
relatives were members of Moore's Chapel Methodist Church. Any information about these
families.
Wed Feb 26 17:26:43 1997
Researching BIGGS - R.W. Biggs was in Gibson county in the 1850 census. He was 39 years
old and married to an Elizabeth who was 37. Their children are listed as Mary Biggs 18,
Joel 16, Nancy 14, Caroline 12, Julia 10, Elizabeth 7, Barnabas 4, and Narcissa 2. They
came from North Carolina and moved to Dunklin county, Missouri by 1860. Was R.W. Biggs
related to Luke Biggs? Any info would be appreciated.
Tue Feb 25 15:01:31 1997
Need ancestors of duke jenkins crocker md Cowan lived Eaton, Gibson Co. Tn had a daughter
Mary Jane born 1889 md Gilliland.
Mon Feb 24 01:14:07 1997
ETHERIDGE,WARDEN. P.J. Etheridge, b.abt 1860s,m. Lucy? J. Warden, (b.abt 1860s) Nov 1882
in GIBSON Co. TN., moved to area around DYER Co, children were: James Luther, Lillie,
Alice and Albert. James Luther Etheridge, b.Aug 13, 1886,m. Mollie Lucille Hallum (b.June
6, 1885)Dec 21, 1904. James was a store owner and lived around Tinnymore?, Tiger Tail,
etc. Children were: Lucille Mollie, Pauline, Lynwood Morris (L.M.) and James Leonard. I am
looking for the parents of P.J. Etheridge and Lucy J. Warden. I believe that Lucy Warden's
father was in the 18th TN Calvary of Civl War. Any help is appreciated.
Mon Feb 24 18:18:11 1997
DICKINSON/ WRIGHT- Lokking for more information on John Wesley DICKINSON, born near
Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Mary Louise WRIGHT, who was born 1834, near Wright's
Chapple, Gibson Co., TN. Any information on these families is appreciated. Thanks!
Sat Feb 22 18:59:09 1997
Looking for any records for Lon Shelby (Lonzo or Alonzo). Born 1871 Ms. or Ky. Died in
Gibson Co. Tn. 1945. Married Ether Jones, 1906. 3 sons-Paul Jones Shelby, Bruce and Joe-
Paul Jones Shelby Born 1/29/1909. Any records available for Lon Shelby. Please email at
rabras@msn.com
Fri Feb 21 14:13:16 1997
John n. ARNOLD was born 13 June 1850 in Dyer, Gibson county, tn. he married opal oleta
HALL on 2 feb 1874. opal was born 1852. john and opal had six children: john emmitt, lula
may, jim, joe freeman, tom and betty. john and opal are both buried in turkey, texas i
need help identifying john and opal's parents.
Thu Feb 20 14:48:50 1997
Just starting to research the Crocker's of Gibson Co and Bradford. Father: Lewis B.
Grandfather: Finis Clifton Looking for anyone who has done research or would like to help
me get going.
Wed Feb 19 11:11:57 1997
WALKER - Looking for any information on the marriage of Allen Wood Walker and Bethany
Howard, they married ca. 1830 in Franklin Co. They were in Franklin Co., for about 20
years. Then settled in Itawamba and Lee Co., Mississpi. I think that James Walker who was
in Franklin Co. on the 1830 census is the father of Allen.
Wed Feb 19 09:52:59 1997
ROARK -- CRIDER -- AARON Looking for evidence of ROARK in Gibson Co. TN after 1900. James
Harrison ROARK m Martha Jane CRIDER 1882 Carroll Co TN. They are in 1900 Gibson Co. census
with four children:
Preasley (b 1883)
Hassa Belle (b 1886)
Versie H. (b 1890)
and Lonnie (b 1893).
Family moved to Dunklin Co. MO shortly after 1900, but cannot find any member of ROARK
family in MO census for 1910 or marriage (bef 1913) of Preas ROARK to Georgia Alma AARON.
Family may have moved back temporarily to Gibson Co.TN, but 1910 census at Natl Archives
in Seattle is illegible.
Tue Feb 18 10:47:32 1997
Confirmation needed gravesite of Amanda (Fisher) Baldridge(1849- 1880).Good Hope Methodist
Church on Currie Road, few miles southeast of Dyer, Gibson County. Tombstone purportedly
reads "Wife of E. T."
Sun Feb 16 07:13:49 1997
LANE, JOHN b. abt 1757 unknown where. Was recorded on 1840 census in Wilkes Cty NC as 87
yrs. old and Relv. War Pensionary. Living with Edward Lane LANE, JEREMIAH b. in Wilkes Cty
NC was shown on Greene cty Tn census in 1850 m. to Mary Turnbull CHILDREN OF JERRY AND
MARY: JOHN LANE m. NANCY GENTLE, ELIZABETH LANE, THOMAS LANE, FRANKLIN LANE, MARTHA LANE,
MARY LANE
Sun Feb 16 08:59:06 1997
my name is marvin jones jr - i was born in trezevant, tenn in 1943 my father was marvin
leroy (roy) jones sr. he was 1 of 8 children born in carroll co. to elmer and flora may
(cunningham) jones. elmer had 2 brothers ernest and bob (bobby) jones. ernest jones had a
son named connie jones and married gladys (?) ------- flora may (cunningham) father was
zacharia (zach) cunnungham . my mother lilly may (dolly) bryant was born close to
trezevant -to robert and rosealee (crocker) bryant, they had 14 children. robert owned and
operated a saw mill 10 miles out of trezevant . rosealee was born to henry lewis crocker
and his wife kerry (?) i am looking for help with the cunninghams & crockers.
Zacharia's wifes name and her parents. rosealee's last name and parents. if you know any
of these names please respond , thank you
Sun Feb 16 14:17:32 1997
S.W. HARPER m Mary L. TINSLEY in 1824 and by 1847 they had moved to Gibson Co. TN. In 1850
they had a 14 y.o. girl named Frances WALLS living with them. Does anyone know the
connection between the WALLS and HARPERS or TINSLEYs? I am trying to find the parents of
Frances WALLS.
Sun Feb 16 16:06:14 1997
Need information about John Nelson Rogers born 4-8-1851 in Ala married in Wayne County to:
Sarah Francis Murphy bn 11-28-1846
Children are:
Lara W. Rogers bn 2-12-1876 died 9-15-1880
John W. Rogers bn 8-4-1878 died 9-1905
Cleveland Bud Rogers bn 1-29-1881
Minnie C. Rogers bn 2-8-1884
Lillie Flora Rogers bn 1-27-1886
and my GMth Lee Nora Rogers bn 6-17-1889 (had a "delayed" birth cert Tenn #
301848)
They lived in Tenn until the Indian Movement and went to Ark in 1901/1902 my GrGdmthr died
just after leaving Tenn (after the crops were in, in Black Rock Ark. and is buried in some
very small cemetary there. Any help would be appreciated, Cassie Wagoner cactus@sanet.com
Thu Feb 13 22:36:26 1997
Can anyone tell me which clan of Raines this is on the 1850 Gibson Co. TN. census? All but
David moved to Washington Co. TX. 1850. David sold land in Gibson Co. to James A. Cox, in
Nov. 1851. Who is David's father?
The 1850 Gibson Co. census shows:
David Raines H/H 35
Elizabeth 55
Sarah 24
Huldah 23
Alfred J. 20
Elizabeth 18
John M. 4 (My G.G. Grandfather) m. Sarah Ellen Mitchell, dau. of James T. Mitchell, in
Fayette Co. TX. 1869. John M. died somewhere in TX. around 1876 and his wife, Sarah gave
all of their children to different families in different counties in TX. John Lewis Raines
b. 1876 was my great grandfather. He was living in Falls Co. TX. 1880 census with Parham
Keirsey, who was said to be an uncle. Parham Kersey had also been a Gibson Co. resident
1850-1860. I would like to know Elizabeth's husband and the father of her children. Was
David a son? What was Elizabeth's maiden name?
Melinda Raines m. Joseph F. Hazelwood in Gibson Co. TN. 1849. She and her family moved to
TX. with the rest of this family. Was she also a daughter?
The 1850 census of Gibson Co. TN. shows Jeremiah Raines, age 22 and B.F. Raines, age 10,
living in the Hazelwood household. Were they Melinda's brothers? Jeremiah lived in Tx.
with Melinda and I believe the Gibson Co. census was incorrect as to his age. I believe he
was 12 yrs. old and not 22 in 1850. I will share any info. I have.
Sat Jan 25 18:33:50 1997
Researching William R. WHITE and his wife Julia Ann ARMSTRONG, married Mar 11, 1846 in
Gibson Co. Goodspeed's History of Tennessee, page 927, states that six children were born
to this couple. I am looking for any information on the children of this couple. Children
from census records are: William R., Sarah J., Burnett A., Josephus, Andrew W., and Mary
A.
Sat Jan 25 18:42:47 1997
Researching the following people listed in a deed recorded in deed book # 32, page 530,
Gibson Co.:J. M. ARMSTRONG, B. F. ARMSTRONG, Sallie P. HARRIS and husband W. H. HARRIS,
Maggie A. THOMPSON and husband R. C. THOMPSON, AND Mary A. HASSELL. Believe that all
listed are the children of James M. ARMSTRONG, except Mary. HASSELL, whom is believed to
be his widow.R
Sun Jan 26 05:02:21 1997
I am looking for any information on the family of Robert "Albert" Fondren. I
bel. his father to be William M. Fondren (m: Elizabeth Yancey) from Giles, Tn. Need birth,
death dates and burial location if possible. I will be traveling from my home in Charlotte
to relatives in Hardin Co, TN to vistit Giles Co in March or April. Debra Fondern
Sun Feb 2 10:54:33 1997
Researching COX, GRANTHAM, HURST, MOORE in MCNairy, Hardeman, Claiborne, Gibson, and
Chester Co's: James Harvey Moore born 1817 died after 1900, married first Martha Hurst,
2nd Martha Redman (Redmon). Daniel Cox, b. 1716 NJ married Dorcas Criner. Died 1866 Gibson
Co. Also, Elijah Hurst b. and Elias Grantham. Will exchange info. email:
LINHILLIS@AOL.COM.
Tue Jan 28 20:33:19 1997
Need information on Alexander Bowling, b 1781 d 1843 in Lawrence Co., AL and his brother,
William Bowling, b 1784 d 1870 in Hardeman Co., TN. William moved to Madison Co., TN in
1822 and lived in Gibson, Haywood, and Hardeman Co. along with Thomas, Lewis, Isham,
David, Jospeh Bowling, Any information would be helpful.
Wed Jan 29 10:26:51 1997
LANE(Crockett Co.1850s-?), CRISP, STRACHN(Crockett Co. 1886/1896), ROBESON(Dyer Co. 1905)-
Seeking information on the Cannon Lee Lane family. Cannon Lee Lane was born in TN in 1827,
married Fannie W. Crisp b. in TN. Their children included Lyda Lane (m. Nance), Charles A.
Lane b. 1857, Allie Lane b. 1859, Cora Lee Lane b. 1865 in Crockett Co., TN, Minnie F.
Lane b. 1868 (m. Simmons), Bettie C. Lane b. 1871 (m. Dew), Fannie M. Lane b. 1873 (m.
Hartsfield). Cora Lee Lane married Dr.Hadley Johnson Strachn. Cora Lee died in Bogota,
Dyer County, TN in 1939, Hadley died in Dyer Co., TN in 1934. Cora Lee Lane Strachn had
the following children: John I. Strachn b. 1873 in Brazil, Gibson Co., TN, Hattie Blanche
Strachn b. 1884 in Cairo, Crockett Co., TN, Berta Lane Strachn b. 1886 in Bells, Crockett
Co., TN (m. Hawkins E. Robeson), Ethel Lorell Strachn b. 1888 in Hatchie Station, Madison
Co., TN, Fannie Grace Strachn b. 1891 in Gibson Wells, Gibson Co., TN, Forrest Hill
Strachn b. 1896 in Maury City, Crockett Co., TN, Marie Louise Strachn b. 1898 in Brazil,
Gibson Co., TN and Charlie Hadley Strachn b. 1900 in Bogota, Dyer Co., TN.
Tue Jan 28 18:00:13 1997
Searching for info. on Archibald Clarke. Possibly his daughter married a Long. Son
Archibald C. Long, b. 1819, Jefferson Co. MS, teacher and Methodist Minister. Archibald
Long died March 31, 1867 in Covington Co. MS. Will share information. Barbara
Sun Jan 26 20:02:07 1997
This query has a bad E-Mail address My great great
grandgather, John J. Penn b.1818-1830 belived brother of Wm. Evander Penn (the Texas
Evangelist) were born in Humboldt, Gibson Co. TN to George Douglas Penn b. abt. 1765 to
George Penn and Elizabeth Douglas in Patrick Co. VA, and Telitha Patterson Clay b. to
Joshua Clay and Sallie Jennings. No information supports this other than Evander's
publications. My father was John Clay Penn: b.1920 Long Beach CA. / Grandfather- John Clay
Penn: b. 1898 Greenville TX / great grandfather- John Clay Penn: b.1870 Jefferson TX.
"My father was a farmer and stock raiser, he brought the first durham cattle, blooded
horses, berkshire hogs, saxony and other improved sheep in the county."- W.E.Penn
(re. Geo. Douglas Penn) Any information reguarding the Penns in Gibson Co. would be
greatly appreciated.
Fri Jan 24 22:25:32 1997
I would like to hear from anyone researching the following surnames: KEMP or Swain.
Thu Jan 23 12:32:12 1997
I am seeking descendants of several Bridges families who moved from Perry County to Dyer
and Gibson Counties around 1920. My father was Joseph L. Bridges, who moved to near Brazil
in 1918.
Thu Jan 23 13:30:20 1997
McEWEN, LANKFORD--Researching information on the descendents of Lafayette Bertran McEwen
and his three wifes: Emmerson Jane, Alice, and Nancy Moss, sisters LANKFORD; the daughters
of James E. LANKFORD and Mary Elizabeth RUST of Gibson Township, in Gibson County, TN.
Bertran and his last wife, Nancy "Nannie" moved to the Cowell's Chapel area of
Benton Co., TN about 1886 and are buried in the cemetery behind the church. All three
Lankford sister's died mysteriously. Lafayette Bertran McEwen was the son of James Harvey
McEwen and Mary Frances Allen, who also lived in Gibson Co. prior to the 1870's. Would
like very much to contact any descendents researching the LANKFORD/MCEWEN lines in either
Gibson or Benton Co.'s. Kenneth Deaton, PO Box 72, McKenzie, TN 38201 G4MyRoots@aol.com
Tue Jan 21 19:49:14 1997
CASSELS,CASTLES MY GGGGRANDFATER DAVID CASSELS WAS BORN IN GIBSON CO TN IN 1825. MY
GGRANDMOTER WAS SARAH FRANCES BORN 10 OCT 1846. OTHER CHILDERN BORN IN GIBSON CO ARE:
HENRY IN 1843; JOHN IN 1949; WILLIAM R IN1850 AND DAVID IN 1853. THEY WERE IN DELTA CO
TEXAS 1860 CENSUS. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. WILL SHARE INFO MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS
JBAUGH@STARGATE.1 STARNET.COM THERE HAS BEEN TO SPELLINGS OF THE LAST NAME.
Tue Jan 21 20:04:24 1997
Seeking info on the GLASCOCK family in Gibson County. My gg-grandfather was Scarlett
GLASCOCK, born abt 1808 in NC?. He married Jane TROSPER, Sep. 15, 1838 in Gibson Co. and
(2) Nancy LONG, Mar. 7, 1842 in Gibson Co. An S.M. Glascock is listed in the 1840 Census
for Gibson Co. The family is listed as "Free Persons of Color". I don't know if
this is Scarlett's family or not. Scarlett is in the 1850 Gibson Co. Census listed as
white. In 1860 the family is in Fulton Co. KY. Scarlett apparently died between 1860 and
1870 and I have been unable to locate the rest of the group in the 1870 Census. In 1880
Scarlett's son Jacob (J.W.) is listed as head of household in Gibson Co. and the family
remained in Gibson until the early 1900's. There were a number of other Glascocks in
Gibson Co. throughout this time but I have been unable to connect the families. Scarlett
was also a common given name among Glascocks that were the descendents of Peter GLASCOCK
and Elizabeth MADDEN ( Elizabeth's father was Scarlett MADDEN). But once again I can find
a correlation. If anyone can connect the various Gibson Co. Glascocks and tell me who
Scarlett Glascock's parents were, it would solve a great many mysteries for me. Thanks.
Sat Jan 18 06:18:42 1997
I am seeking information on the ROSS family which lived in Gibson county in the late
1800's and into the 1900's. Robert Farquarson Ross baptized Sept. 22, 1851 in Lincoln Co.,
TN. He married Martha Elder and had two sons, Albert b.May 1883 and Robert E., b. Sept
1887 who married Pauline ???. Robert F. Ross's nephew Robert McEwen Ross also lived in
Gibson Co. TN in 1900. Robert M. Ross (b. Feb 1873, son of Ebenezer McEwen Ross and Mary
Ann McEwen). Robert M. Ross married Mollie Pierce c. 1893 and had three children: Mary b.
April 1894, Shelby b. Jan. 1897 and Sam Pierce b. Mar 1900. In the 1900 census Robert M
ross' sister Virginia Ross was living with him. She was born in May 1880. I would
appreciate any infomation on these families. Some of the children of Robert M. Ross may
have moved to East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., Illinois.
Sat Jan 18 14:10:28 1997
Can someone give me parents and grandparents of William Ferguson who was active in
Trenton, Gibson Co., in the 1820-30s. He was appointed a Trenton academy trustee in 1829.
I believe he is the one who presented a new Bible to the Temperance League in later years.
I do not think this is my direct line, but it might help me to tie in with other
information I do have. Thanks very much.
Sat Jan 18 14:16:22 1997
Does anyone know of a site in Gibson County in the 1830 era known as Robinsonville? If so,
where was it located? It may be in the part which went to Crockett County. Thanks,
Thu Jan 16 19:24:58 1997
PINION, HAMBLIN (HAMBLEN) Looking for information on Fred PINION b. 7 Mar 1874 Gibson Co.
m. 25 Dec 1900 to Ida Jane HAMBLIN Am having a hard time finding Fred in Census with
mother Tempi and brother Sid Pinion. Sid married Mary LOWRANCE. Tempie their mother
married Louis Pinion. It is family legend that Tempi left Fred on side of road when he was
a small child and either TULL'S or VAUGHT'S picked him up and took care of him till age
12-13, When Tempi left she left Sid, Mary, and 2 or 3 boys with their Father Louis. I have
2 possible maiden names for Tempi of Overall or Vaught Gibson Co marriage records has her
as Overall, her grandchildren that are still living say Vaught. So somewhere along the
line she was either a Vaught or married one. Fred met and married Ida in Obion Co. where
she was born and raised by Elika HAMBLIN and Elizabeth P. ( ?) 2nd marriage for him I
believe. Their children: William W., James Radd, Ida Jane, Vassa L, Walter B., Haster,
Benjamin C. Does anyone have any information on any of these families.
Sat Jan 11 17:12:46 1997
I am looking for information regarding Peter M. CONNELL b. 1/8/1822 d. 10/20/1897 and his
wife, Nancy WILLIAMS b. 12/26/1830 d. 1/27/1896. Peter worked on the railroad in KY saving
his money until he had enough to buy land in what was then Gibson Co. They had eight
children: William "Billy" b. 1/8/1847 d. 3/10/1931, Lou Creasy b. 4/11/1849 m.
Sam Fisher, Jason W. b. 3/5/1855, James A. b. 5/28/1859 d. 1939 m. Leora F., John H. b.
1/20/1862, Sarah Ophesea b. 7/10/1869, Charlie Asbury b. 11/16/1871 d. 5/23/1956 m. Vera
Emily MULLINS of Greenfield, TN, and Joseph b. 1875 m. Nannie ? . If anyone has any
information about this family I would certainly appreciate your help. Thank you.
Tue Jan 7 08:55:17 1997
Working on all DEMENT families. Cader DEMENT m. Mary SMITH and his brother John S. DEMENT
m. Rachel SMITH on 23 Dec 1853 in Gibson Co. TN. They migrate to STODDARD CO. MO. Their
uncle John S. DEMENT in on the 1840,1850 Gibson Co. census. Will share information. DEMENT
FAMILY ASSOC. will hold its national reunion on July 18-20th, 1997 in Shreveport, LA Dawn
Dement Detring, 1241 Broadridge, Jackson, MO 63755
Tue Jan 7 13:39:43 1997
William John Dalton b. 1798 VA son of Henry Dalton, Baptist Minister, b.1766 VA. d 1844
TN. Dalton Family would have lived in Gibson Co. around 1834. This set of Daltons later
migrated to Livingston Co. KY. William John Dalton's wife was named Elizabeth. They are
buried in Livingston Co. KY. died after 1870.Henry
Tue Jan 7 00:58:18 1997
VICK > JAMISON > POWELL > WALDROP > Seeking information of above families in
Gibson Co., TN. Jamison, Powell, and Waldrop are related to my VICK line. Anyone
researching above surnames, please e-mail me. Thanks!
Fri Jan 3 14:04:42 1997
I'm looking for information on EAKES or FRY. My g-grandmother was Luda (Ludie) EAKES (b.
1893 d. 1982) who married a J. Fry. She lived in Rutherford and had 6 children (Lois,
Billy Joe, H.M., Harold (died at 2yrs), and White are names I remember). Luda's mother
shot a Union soldier who was breaking into the house. Any information would be
appreciated.
Fri Jan 3 20:06:58 1997
Looking for WILLIAM A. LEMMONS born about 1818. Married JULIANA CRAIGE on 12-24-1838 in
Gibson County, Tennessee. Would like to share information on Lemons, Lemonds, Lemmons,
etc.
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