Do you know if your McNew's are related to Permelia Emmaline McNew? I only know she m Samuel Houston Stapleton July 19, 1877, after 6 mos she went back to Johnson Co. and they divorced 10-15-1879. I am looking for her parents. Message Board Post: Looking for information on my grandfather James T. McNew born in 1877 to Thomas McNew (from Illinois) and Mary (from Tennessee). He married my grandmother, Josie Mosley, on 2/20/1900 in New Madrid, Missouri. That is all the information that I have. Any information that you have would be greatly appreciated.