Have updated surnames, links added or changed, etc. Please check your email address with submitted surnames or websites to see if any need to be changed. Renea Burkholder [email protected] TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/

Searching for descendants or any information on the family of Andrew RIGGS and Kate DeCOLEY who were married in Decatur County, TN.. Andrew was born October 1861, the son of Sarah A. RIGGS b in Lawrence County, AL abt 1841. Andrew had two brothers. John Cass RIGGS b abt1864 and Frank RIGGS b abt 1874. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Wanda RIGGS Ketelhut

Everyone is invited to attend the first-ever Milam Family Reunion on June 23, 2001. It will be held from 11:00A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Senior Citizen's Center located behind the Decatur County Fairgrounds just south of Parsons. Those of us who have been researching our family roots will bring all the information we have gathered to share with anyone who is interested. We are looking for pictures, anecdotes, etc. to add to our collections. Bring a covered dish or two of your favorite foods (along with at least one recipe) and join us for a day fellowship. Committee Members: Valeris Milam: [email protected] Roxie Milam Wallace: [email protected] Heather Milam Collazo: Princesa01

Correction of mis-statement on original posting:  Henry Hill Brown on 1820 and 1840 Censuses---Perry Co.--presumably in area that became Decatur Co

*Believe my 'known' ancestor, JORDAN BROWN (b. 1824 TN; d. 1867 TX; on census 1850 Decatur, 1860 Perry, married Rachel Adeline Yarbro abt 1845) to be the son of HENRY HILL BROWN (b. 1793 NC; d. 1847 TN; on census 1820 & 1840 Decatur, 1830 Carroll; represented several counties of this area in TN State Senate 1823-1825 and 1835-1841). *Believe NANCY. G. BROWN (on census 1850 Decatur, with daughter, NANCY T. BROWN  still 'at home') to be widow of H.H. Brown. *Believe JAMES F. BROWN (on census 1850 Decatur) to be a son of H.H. Brown. *Seeking any information to verify--especially, to verify relationship of Jordan Brown to the others

The Willis Chumney family reunion will be held on June 9th, a Saturday, at the Recreation Lodge in the Natchez Trace State Park, located off Interstate 40 near Lexington, Tn. A covered dish event, starting at 10 o'clock. All relatives are urged to attend.

There is a search on for Walter Bishop Parker Jr. son of Walter B. Parker and grand son of Dewey Parker. Last known residence of Dewey Parker was Dallas Co. before his death. Walter Jr. 's last SURVIVING aunt Pauline has passed away and the family needs to contact him. If any knows the where abouts of Walter Jr. please notify me. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. It is believed that Walter Sr. is also deceased. I am posting to other lists in other states in hopes that some one will recognize this man. I am one of his cousins. Thanks, [email protected]

John Albert Carrington was born 30 Oct 1869 in Lake Co, TN. The son of of Dick Carrington and Lottie Myracle. He married 22 Feb 1894 to Lenora Reed who died 1 Aug 1920. He then married Selena (maiden unknown, 1st husband a Johnson). John died 5 Dec 1940 in Henderson Co, TN. He had no children by either wife, but reared 2 nephews, George and John Bailey and had 4 stepchildren - Athol, Adolphus, Sydney, and Riles Johnson. This information from Obit in Lexington Progress and death certificate. Does anyone know who John's father - Dick Carrington was? Renea Burkholder [email protected] TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/

For your information ! Renea Burkholder ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nathan Boyd" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 7:45 PM Subject: Boyd Family Reunion > > > > > > > > > Posted by Sherman Boyd on Sun, 22 Apr 2001 > Surname: BOYD, BUTLER, BRADFORD, HICKS, ELLIS > FAMILY REUNION---MAY 19, 2001 > > CUB LAKE RECREATION LODGE--I-40 EXIT 116 > > NATCHEZ TRACE STATE PARK > > DESCENDANTS OF: > > BOYD, BRADFORD, HICKS, BUTLER, THOMAS, MORDEN, NORDIN, CARY, SANDERS, HAYWOOD, NOLES, PARRISH, NORWOOD AND OTHERS. > > COME STAY A WHILE AND VISIT BEGINNING AT 10:00AM. BRING YOUR CAMERA AND OLD PHOTO'S TO SHARE WITH FAMILY. RAIN OR SHINE. BUILDING HAS HANDICAPPED RAMP. BRING A DISH. LUNCH WILL BE AT 12:30 PM. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > >

Re: Henderson County TN, 1848-1849 10th District Even though this land grant is for Henderson County, TN, I thought I would post here, too, because sometimes family lines interrelate in Decatur and Henderson counties. Do you recognize any of these names? Names in the land grand to the heirs of Amy CONYERS Fuller are: Adam M. Brown Jordan Fuller (Note: Jordan is the brother-in-law of Amy Conyers Fuller. Jordan Fuller is son of Capt. Jones Fuller, Am. Revolutionary War soldier. Jones died and is buried in NC.) Martin Phleminins (?spelling) John Brewer Date of land grant is 1 April 1849, by the Governor W. S. Brown, W. B. A. Ramsey, Secretary of State. Source: Film Roll 18 TN State Library & Archives, Nashville, TN. Book 10, pg. 205, West Tenn Land Grants, 1849 Apr 1. Thank you for your help. Linda

I am looking for info on William Bunton b.1787-d.1857 married to Sarah?b.1800-d.1854.Wm then married Lucy Mangrum in Henry Co on Aug 10,1855. Also any info on WIlliam Eli Barker he was born in Decatur Co Tn on April 9,1853,he married Leatha Dorinda Hays in Sept 26,1873 she was born in Decatur Co also.She is the daughter of John H.Hays and Angeline Dorinda Loflin Hays.They are in Decatur Co on 1880 census in1881 they sell their land. And how do I get a copy of the deeds for their land....Thanks in advance,Judith Buntin Lirette

Is anyone researching the family of John C. RIGGS b Jan. 1864 TN, and his wife Martha b ca Dec. 1867 TN? This family is listed on the 1900 census of Decatur County, TN. The family is listed as follows: John C. RIGGS, W M b Jan 1864 TN, age 36 married for 18years. Martha W F b Dec 1867 TN, age 32 married, mother of 6 children and 5 are living. Washington E. W M b Dec 1883 TN, age 16 Author A. W M b June 1888 TN, age 11 Nettie L. ? W F b April 1893 TN, age 7 Betrice W F b October 1896 TN, age 3 Laura E. W F b February 1900 TN, 3 months old. This family was living in dwelling number 87. I have relatives who lived in dwelling number 86 and dwelling number 88. I have been unable to find information on this family. I find it rather ironic that (3) RIGGS families were living next to each other and I cannot seem to prove that this family is, or is not, a relative. I would be greatful for your help! Wanda RIGGS Ketelhut

Thanks for all of your replies.I need all the help I can get...Judi

Is there someone who can do a cemetery look-up for me? Frizzell in Bible Hill Cem and Evans in Bear Creek Cem.And any Hays/Hayes.I know my Hayes family was in Decatur on 1850 and 1870 census....Thanks...Judi

I am seeking the denomination and/or church where my great-great grandparents were married in 1865 in Decaturville. All I know is the name of the clergyman (Isaac Brasher) and the date (December 10, 1865). Is there some kind of book or history to tell which clergymen served where and for which faith? I know the Catholics have such a directory, but I am not sure of others. Pat Hansen

Hi, There is a Grigg(s) family that lived in Decatur Co., Tn. I have very little to go on. Here is how the story goes.. "Samuel Grigg b. 1778 and Mary Grimes-Grigg of Maury Co., Tn. had a son named Jacob F. Grigg (Jake) born between 1807-1814 d. after 1856, he married unknown, he died in Hardin Co., Tn, He left two children, Jones? and a girl. Jones Grigg married unknown, died in Decatur Co., Tn. and left four children(unnamed) who lived in Decatur Co., near Scotts Hill" I don't know if the wife of Jones remarried, but the children would have been named Grigg(s). Does anyone have any Grigg ancestors that would fit this discription? There would have been four Grigg children. Any help Apreciated. Linda

I have a photo of a LONNIE CAMPBELL. Would like to know who he is and who his family is. Any takers? I don't know if he is even still alive.

Does anyone have a marriage record in an early marriage book for either Decatur or Henderson counties (most likely Decatur) for a TIMBERLAKE and Mary West? This would have been approximately 1866. I am not sure there is one, as I understand both courthouses burned. Pat Hansen

I am trying to find name of cemetery near Brush Creek Church of Christ to verify burial information on Mary E Riddle buried in 1934. Obit states "Servies held in the Brush Creek Church of Christ with notation "laid to rest in cemetery nearby"" Any help would be appreciated. Richard

Does anyone know anything about this Griggs line? Renea Burkholder [email protected] TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN http://www.netease.net/decatur/ TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN http://www.netease.net/perry/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda" <[email protected]> To: "Renea Burkholder" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 1:39 PM Subject: Re: Griggs > I would if I had a little more info. The names are missing.. Here is > what the line says > > "Jake Grigg, married-died in Harden Co. Tn, left two children > Jones/James and a girl. Jones married, died, and left four children, > who lived in the Decatur Co.,. near Scotts Hill." > > This "Jake" is Jacob F. Grigg b. abt. 1804 Maury Co., Tn. died after > 1856, he was mentioned in his father's will( Samuel Grigg) that year. > The note above was written in 1885. It's too bad he did not know names. > This one is going to be hard to find. > The name sure does look like Jones, maybe Jonas or James. > > If you think that would be enough, then I would like to post it. Maybe > some might recongize it. > > Thanks, > Linda > > > > Renea Burkholder wrote: > > > > Would you like your surname posted to the Decatur co site? > > Renea Burkholder > > [email protected] > > TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN > > http://www.netease.net/decatur/ > > TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN > > http://www.netease.net/perry/ > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Linda" <[email protected]> > > To: "Renea Burkholder" <[email protected]> > > Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 1:18 PM > > Subject: Re: Griggs > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I probably found you name on the Decatur genweb site. I guess I thought > > > it was related to the Grigg line. I can't remember now. Sorry about the > > > mixup. I had some Griggs in the Scotts Hill area, but not much to go > > > on.. > > > Linda > > > > > > Renea Burkholder wrote: > > > > > > > > I'm sorry, but I do not personally work a Grigg line. Where did you find > > > > this information ? Perhaps I can point you to someone who is working > > that > > > > line. > > > > Renea Burkholder > > > > [email protected] > > > > TNGenWeb Decatur Co., TN > > > > http://www.netease.net/decatur/ > > > > TNGenWeb Perry Co., TN > > > > http://www.netease.net/perry/ > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Linda" <[email protected]> > > > > To: <[email protected]> > > > > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 9:11 AM > > > > Subject: Griggs > > > > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > > > > > I was interested in you line of Grigg I found this online. Do you know > > > > > who the parents are? I have some Griggs in Scotts Hill Tn. area, but > > > > > don't have much on them. Jacob Grigg had a son name James or Jones > > > > > Griggs and a daugther. They were orphaned. James married and had four > > > > > children and he died young. Just hoping you knew more. > > > > > Thanks > > > > > LInda > > > > > > > > >