This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baker, Rains Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/618 Message Board Post: In November 2004, Nettie Lois Baker and Nova E. Rains passed away in or near Decatur County. I kept waiting for the "Decatur County Chronicle" to post the obits online, but they haven't yet. If anyone has those obits, I would appreciate the birthdates and parents names.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/430.1 Message Board Post: Think I may have your line, although I'm not sure where they are buried. I have a William Kirk, born abt 1828 in North Carolina, married to a Sally Roach, born about 1831 in Tennessee. I only show two children, but they are two of the ones you have listed. I have Sally A. Kirk born October 17, 1865, married Green Parker Baker and Belle Kirk, no birth date, married to Charles A. Bawcum. I would love to exchange information with you so I can correct my files.
there are 6 rices listed in our cemetery book. They are Alvina, Annie, B.F., F.M., N.C., and V.A. If you would like further information about any of them please contact me. Athalia Taylor, Director Decatur County Public Library PO Box 396 20 West Market Street Decaturville, TN 38329 731-852-3325 Fax 731-852-2351 taylora@decaturcountytn.org dcldsl@tds.net ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: barnes99@earthlink.net Reply-To: TNDECATU-L@rootsweb.com Date: 6 Mar 2005 10:21:52 -0700 >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/501.1.1 > >Message Board Post: > >I would love to know more about your Rices of Decatur County, TN. My ancestor is Joseph Mackey Rice b April 1828 in Tennessee. He married Mildred Walker in Decatur County in 1850. Hope to hear from you, >Marie > > >==== TNDECATU Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe send message unsubscribe to >TNDECATU-L-request@rootsweb.com > > ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at decaturcountytn.org
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White - Dupriest - Jenkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JeB.2ACE/617 Message Board Post: The family of James William White & Nancy White were on the road most likely in Tennessee and were murdered by some Indians, but the kid's were not harmed. A Dupriest coming to Arkansas from Alabama found them beside the road and brought them on with and raised them. The 1870 sensus listed James at 16 and Nancy at 11 years . James William White married a Nancy Jenkins on May 22,1873,One child was born JAMES THOMAS WHITE, The father of the child James William died Feb. 23, 1875 in White County, Arkansas. Nancy White was listed on the 1880 census as being in the Deaf and Mute Institution at Pulaski County, I am trying to find out if there is any records on file at Little Rock, Arkansas. It has been said the White Children were part Cherokie Indian. I am doing this for a Mr. Reben White who lives in Wyoming, The James William White is grand father of Reben White of whom I am trying to help him to find out about James William and Nancy White. I sure would appreciate any help from some one that may have heard of this thru their research of their White kinfolk's or any thing that pertains to this, Mr. Reben White is 91 years of age, Thank all of you for reading this. jot72121@alltel.net
Ms. Bobby is indeed alive and well. She visits our library often and has the most interesting adventures to tell. I will show her this e-mail and see if she might want to contact you. Athalia Taylor, Director Decatur County Public Library PO Box 396 20 West Market Street Decaturville, TN 38329 731-852-3325 Fax 731-852-2351 taylora@decaturcountytn.org dcldsl@tds.net ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "kathy" <gautneyk@bellsouth.net> Reply-To: TNDECATU-L@rootsweb.com Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:54:30 -0600 >Gary, This is what I have on Jim Kennedy, >b.March 6, 1878, Decatur Co, Tn >d. July 1974 >parents, Shardick Hugh (Shade) Kennedy, Martha Caudel >Wife: Ollie Mae O'Neal >b. 1885 >d. October 26, 11966 >Children; >1Guy Thomas Kennedy, b.Sept.. 30, 1907 d, Dec.. 5, 2000 buried in >Methodist Cemetery, Scotts Hill, Tn. > wife; Doraa Ethel Aaaustin >2Evelyn Viola Kennedy, b. 1922. d. May 28, 2003 in Memphis, bur. Doe >Creek Cemetery, Scotts Hill, Tn. > husbaand ; Fred Ivey Easson ( at the time of Evelyns deathe, her son >had died previously, and had 2 living daughters. >3Lila Fay Kennedy b. 1915, husbandd , Barney L. Swift. > > Maybe this will be of some help. I visited Evelyn at her home a >year before her death and was very impressed with the things she could >remember. Went to the reunion the next year only to find out that she had >recently died. She was a very unusal woman..I doo know that she has a >daughter name Bobby Eason and I presume that she is still single. >Evelyn's son is buried beside her at Doe Creek. Hope this has helped. >Kaathy Kennedy Gautney > Original Message ----- >From: "gshannon" <gshannon@aeneas.net> >To: <TNDECATU-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 10:08 PM >Subject: [TNDECATU] Jim Kennedy 1878-aft 1973 > > >> Does anyone have Jim Kennedy's line? His son Guy Kennedy was born 1907 >and >> taught History at Scotts Hill. Guy married a Austin. Looking for Jim's >> wife, his ancestors and his wife's ancestors. Thanks, >> >> Gary >> >> >> ==== TNDECATU Mailing List ==== >> To unsubscribe send message unsubscribe to >> TNDECATU-L-request@rootsweb.com >> >> > > >==== TNDECATU Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe send message unsubscribe to >TNDECATU-L-request@rootsweb.com > > ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at decaturcountytn.org
Gary, This is what I have on Jim Kennedy, b.March 6, 1878, Decatur Co, Tn d. July 1974 parents, Shardick Hugh (Shade) Kennedy, Martha Caudel Wife: Ollie Mae O'Neal b. 1885 d. October 26, 11966 Children; 1Guy Thomas Kennedy, b.Sept.. 30, 1907 d, Dec.. 5, 2000 buried in Methodist Cemetery, Scotts Hill, Tn. wife; Doraa Ethel Aaaustin 2Evelyn Viola Kennedy, b. 1922. d. May 28, 2003 in Memphis, bur. Doe Creek Cemetery, Scotts Hill, Tn. husbaand ; Fred Ivey Easson ( at the time of Evelyns deathe, her son had died previously, and had 2 living daughters. 3Lila Fay Kennedy b. 1915, husbandd , Barney L. Swift. Maybe this will be of some help. I visited Evelyn at her home a year before her death and was very impressed with the things she could remember. Went to the reunion the next year only to find out that she had recently died. She was a very unusal woman..I doo know that she has a daughter name Bobby Eason and I presume that she is still single. Evelyn's son is buried beside her at Doe Creek. Hope this has helped. Kaathy Kennedy Gautney Original Message ----- From: "gshannon" <gshannon@aeneas.net> To: <TNDECATU-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 10:08 PM Subject: [TNDECATU] Jim Kennedy 1878-aft 1973 > Does anyone have Jim Kennedy's line? His son Guy Kennedy was born 1907 and > taught History at Scotts Hill. Guy married a Austin. Looking for Jim's > wife, his ancestors and his wife's ancestors. Thanks, > > Gary > > > ==== TNDECATU Mailing List ==== > To unsubscribe send message unsubscribe to > TNDECATU-L-request@rootsweb.com > >
Re: Jim Kennedy Believe the below is family you seek. If you visit website of Mormon Family History Library, www.familysearch.com, you should be able to find most of what you seek. 1910 CENSUS TN, DECATUR CO, DISTRICT 10 Household #126 Living on Scotts Hill Road James Kennedy head age 32 b TN, father b TN, mother b TN married 5 years wife Ollie age 25 b TN, father b TN, mother b TN, married 5 yrs, 2 children, one living son Guy age 2 b TN summarizing James KENNEDY married Ollie O'NEAL 2 children, one UNKNOWN, one son Guy KENNEDY b ca 1908 Marriages of Henderson Co TN, this looks like the same family as above: page 228, J. D. Kennedy married Ollie O'Neal 7 MAR 1905 NOTES: You should be able to obtain copy of their marriage certificate from Tennessee State Library in Nashville, TN. From Mormon Family History website, www.familysearch.com James David KENNEDY (AFN: 1DP1-SVN) Sex: M Event(s): Birth: 6 Mar 1878 , Of Decatur Co., Tn Death: 24 Jul 1974 Burial: Doe Creek Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson, Tn Parents: Father: Shadarach Hugh KENNEDY (AFN: 1DP1-R8R) Mother: Martha A.L. CAUDLE(AFN: 1DP1-R90) Marriage(s): Spouse: Ollie May O'NEAL (AFN: 1DP1-XC8) Marriage: 7 Mar 1905 , Henderson, Tn
Guy was also Decatur County Schools Superintendent in mid-50's. My mother married into the family, but unfortunately she died in 2000.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/4.262.1 Message Board Post: He is buried in the Doe Creek Cemetery between Scotts Hill and Sardis, TN. Almost on the Decatur Co. line. I'm a descendant of his Benjamin and his 2nd wife, but I have lot's of information on both wife's families. Hattie Coburn Morris his second wife lived to be 108. She died in her daughter's home around Selmer. Her daughter had married a Doctor Moore. Don't have the dates of his first wife. I have the parent's of Benjamin Morris according to another researcher but I've no idea if they are correct.
Does anyone have Jim Kennedy's line? His son Guy Kennedy was born 1907 and taught History at Scotts Hill. Guy married a Austin. Looking for Jim's wife, his ancestors and his wife's ancestors. Thanks, Gary
Re: Ploting deeds of ancestors on a map Even though the below is on Jones Co. MS website, I thought it might be helpful to others who want to plot deeds of their ancestors. I found the instructions easy to understand. Linda <A HREF="http://user.intop.net/~robfra/deeds/">Plotting your Ancestor's Deeds</A> or http://user.intop.net/%7Erobfra/deeds/ If the above link or web address doesn't work, go here http://www.rootsweb.com/~msjones/deeds.html then click the link, Plotting Your Ancestors Deeds by Bob Franks
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Creasy, Carlyle, McGarity / Decatur-Hardin Counties Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/88.225.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I am looking for the parents, brothers, and sisters of Cora Estelle Creasy Carlyle. I am told that she was buried in Decatur, TN and may have lived in MO at one time. She was married to Pleasant "Onie" Carlyle, and is the mother of Myrtle Ester Carlyle McGarity and Frank Carlyle. Any information you have would help. Thank You, Rhonda McGarity
Fran The address for the Decatur County, TN Cemeteries is http://www.tengenweb.org/decatur/cemeteries/index.html Good Luck, Marie -----Original Message----- From: Fran in California <franmrlo@cwnet.com> Sent: Mar 9, 2005 7:48 PM To: TNDECATU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNDECATU] Mary Ann (Swafford) MOORE & 2 son's deaths Will someone please do a lookup for the date of death for a mother and her three sons, and the cemetery where they are buried? The woman's name was Mary Ann (Swafford) MOORE, born 1855, and thought to have died 1886-1887. Her two young sons were William O., born 1880, and Franklin L. born 1884. Family stories state that the two young boys each died from measles during the same time frame. It was thought that she and her youngsters were buried in Perryville, but that was hearsay. One other son, Charlie C. MOORE, born 1886, suffered from seizures, and it was thought he died young also. If possible, I would like to know when he died, and where he was buried. After Mary Ann's death, her husband Thomas Johnston MOORE remarried in Dec 1887. He and his second wife were buried in Sardis Ridge Cemetery. Thank you for any help you can offer. Fran in CA ==== TNDECATU Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe send message unsubscribe to TNDECATU-L-request@rootsweb.com
Will someone please do a lookup for the date of death for a mother and her three sons, and the cemetery where they are buried? The woman's name was Mary Ann (Swafford) MOORE, born 1855, and thought to have died 1886-1887. Her two young sons were William O., born 1880, and Franklin L. born 1884. Family stories state that the two young boys each died from measles during the same time frame. It was thought that she and her youngsters were buried in Perryville, but that was hearsay. One other son, Charlie C. MOORE, born 1886, suffered from seizures, and it was thought he died young also. If possible, I would like to know when he died, and where he was buried. After Mary Ann's death, her husband Thomas Johnston MOORE remarried in Dec 1887. He and his second wife were buried in Sardis Ridge Cemetery. Thank you for any help you can offer. Fran in CA
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/501.1.1 Message Board Post: I would love to know more about your Rices of Decatur County, TN. My ancestor is Joseph Mackey Rice b April 1828 in Tennessee. He married Mildred Walker in Decatur County in 1850. Hope to hear from you, Marie
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rice, Ruff, Barnes Faulkner, Pitts, Prater Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/616 Message Board Post: Searching for info on this family. Joseph is my gg grandfather. Any help wil be much appreciated. Descendants of Joseph Mackey Rice 1 Joseph Mackey Rice 1828 - 1910 b: April 13, 1828 in Tennessee d: 1910 in Benton County, Tennessee . +Mildred J. Walker 1832 - 1879 b: February 07, 1832 in Tennessee d: June 23, 1879 in Decatur County, Tennessee ..... 2 Lucy Eter Rice 1872 - 1954 b: February 08, 1872 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: February 08, 1954 in Benton County, Tennessee ......... +Oscar Allen Ruff 1866 - 1938 b: December 24, 1866 in Marshall County, Mississippi d: May 27, 1938 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee ............. 3 Joe Mackie Ruff 1901 - 1963 b: March 19, 1901 in Morgans Creek, Benton, County,Tennessee d: August 16, 1963 in Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee ................. +Pearl Marie Prater 1903 - 1960 b: July 04, 1903 in Clifton, Wayne County,Tennessee d: February 29, 1960 in Lansing, Michigan ............. 3 Maggie M. Ruff 1891 - 1892 b: October 20, 1891 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: September 20, 1892 in Benton, County,Tennessee ............. 3 Family Amily (Tid) Anna Ruff 1893 - 1968 b: March 30, 1893 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: March 03, 1968 in Winters, California ................. +Garvin Thomas 1887 - 1949 b: March 08, 1887 in Tennessee d: December 13, 1949 in Winters, California ............. 3 Jim Buck Ruff 1895 - 1986 b: April 23, 1895 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: April 21, 1986 in Beaumont, Jefferson County,Texas ................. +Doshie Earnest Prater 1898 - 1990 b: January 25, 1898 in Decatur County, Texas d: September 25, 1990 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas ............. 3 Runa Ruff 1897 - 1900 b: December 10, 1897 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: October 13, 1900 in Benton County,Tennessee ............. 3 Jeanetta (Nettie) Ruff 1898 - 1920 b: September 20, 1898 in Morgans Creek, Benton County,Tennessee d: January 12, 1920 in Benton County, Tennessee ................. +[1] Cecil Bibb 1894 - 1921 b: Abt. 1894 in Tennessee d: September 12, 1921 in Benton County, Tennessee ............. 3 Paul Newton Bill Ruff 1903 - 1951 b: August 18, 1903 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: February 27, 1951 in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee ................. +None ............. 3 Alton Parker John Ruff 1904 - 1985 b: November 18, 1904 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: September 22, 1985 in Jackson County Hospital, Madison County, Tennessee ................. +Stella Shannon 1913 - 1984 b: February 23, 1913 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: February 28, 1984 in Benton County General Hospital, Benton County, Tennessee ............. 3 Zoe Marie Ruff 1906 - 1950 b: April 02, 1906 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: March 08, 1950 in Camden, Benton County, Tennessee ................. +Joseph Joe Gibson 1891 - 1983 b: April 08, 1891 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: January 08, 1983 in Parsons, Decatur County, Tennessee ............. *1st Husband of Zoe Marie Ruff: ................. +[1] Cecil Bibb 1894 - 1921 b: Abt. 1894 in Tennessee d: September 12, 1921 in Benton County, Tennessee ............. *2nd Husband of Zoe Marie Ruff: ................. +Samuel O. Prater 1895 - 1974 b: July 05, 1895 in Wayne County,Tennessee d: September 24, 1974 in Wayne County, Tennessee ............. *3rd Husband of Zoe Marie Ruff: ................. +George Hoskins 1896 - 1974 b: 1896 d: 1974 in Camden, Benton County, Tennessee ............. 3 Lawson Berry Dink Ruff 1910 - 1963 b: September 22, 1910 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: April 27, 1963 in Benton County Clinic, Camden, Benton County, Tennessee ................. +Chloe Mann ..... 2 Vincent A. Rice 1852 - b: April 02, 1852 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: in New Mexico ......... +Mary Anna Wesson 1858 - 1903 b: November 06, 1858 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: March 11, 1903 in Sugar Tree, Decatur County, Tennessee ............. 3 Maude Rice 1877 - 1904 b: October 28, 1877 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: April 08, 1904 in Decatur County, Tennessee ................. +Edward Edwin (Eddie) Woodson Coble 1874 - 1954 b: February 14, 1874 in Tennessee d: 1954 ............. 3 N. Claude Rice 1880 - 1902 b: January 30, 1880 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: March 05, 1902 in Henderson County, Tennessee ............. 3 Benjamin F. Rice 1881 - 1903 b: December 19, 1881 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: May 01, 1903 in Sugar Tree, Decatur County, Tennessee ............. 3 Jake W. Rice 1884 - 1923 b: August 1884 in Tennessee d: Abt. 1923 in Oklahoma ................. +Pearl G. 1888 - 1923 b: Abt. 1888 in Arkansas d: Abt. 1923 in Oklahoma ............. 3 Joseph Toy Rice 1896 - b: July 1896 in Tennessee d: in New Mexico ? ..... 2 Eujenia A. Jenny Rice 1854 - 1900 b: April 02, 1854 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: Bef. 1900 in Tennessee or Missouri ......... +Elijah Lige Still 1851 - 1934 b: July 27, 1851 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: September 17, 1934 in Steele, Pemiscott County, Missouri ............. 3 Bertie Still 1881 - b: November 1881 in Decatur County, Tennessee ................. +Curry Cotton Frizzell 1872 - 1942 b: October 18, 1872 in Chesterfield, Tennessee d: December 07, 1942 in Eldorado, Jackson County, Oklahoma ............. 3 Cordelia Still 1886 - b: June 1886 in Missouri ............. 3 Joe Still ................. +Audie Thomas ............. 3 Victoria Still 1878 - 1974 b: 1878 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: 1974 in Decatur County, Tennessee ................. +Robert L. Lewis 1876 - 1946 b: 1876 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: 1946 in Decatur County, Tennessee ............. 3 Edna Mary Still 1875 - 1908 b: August 14, 1875 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: June 28, 1908 in Decatur County, Tennessee ................. +T. M. Lewis ..... 2 Isoro Caroline Callie Rice 1856 - 1900 b: January 15, 1856 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: Aft. 1900 in Henderson County, Tennessee ......... +Henry P. Denver 1844 - 1900 b: June 1844 in Kentucky d: Aft. 1900 in Henderson County, Tennessee ............. 3 Mildred Denver ................. +Wolf ............. 3 Lillian Denver 1890 - b: July 1890 ............. 3 Maude Myrille Denver 1880 - 1881 b: May 09, 1880 d: March 29, 1881 ............. 3 Harry V. Denver 1887 - b: February 1887 ..... 2 Dora Roseaner Rice 1858 - 1939 b: September 25, 1858 in Decatur County, Tennessee d: January 18, 1939 in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennesssee ......... +William Elbert Lunn 1850 - 1930 b: December 16, 1850 in Tennessee d: April 14, 1930 in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennesssee ............. 3 Cora Lee Lunn b: in Decatur County, Tennessee ................. +Lawson Berry Moore b: in Decatur County, Tennessee ............. 3 Elva Mamie Lunn 1886 - b: November 06, 1886 in Tennessee ................. +Luther Neeley ..... 2 Alvin A. Rice 1861 - b: February 15, 1861 in Decatur County, Tennessee ..... 2 Fanny M. Rice 1863 - b: December 25, 1863 in Decatur County, Tennessee ..... 2 Seth Thomas Rice 1868 - 1941 b: March 1868 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee d: February 27, 1941 in Morgans Creek, Benton County, Tennessee ..... 2 Dick Johnson Rice 1875 - 1938 b: March 27, 1875 in Sugar Tree, Decatur County, Tennessee d: November 17, 1938 in Checotah, McIntosh County, Oklahoma ......... +Ada Liles 1872 - 1913 b: February 1872 in Benton County, Tennessee d: January 24, 1913 in Mineral Wells, Texas ............. 3 Ezra Everett (Shine) Rice 1895 - 1968 b: September 12, 1895 in Sugar Tree, Decatur County, Tennessee d: December 01, 1968 in Pershing, Osage County, Oklahoma ................. +Lillie Mae Rose 1900 - 1987 b: July 10, 1900 in Marshall, Searcy County, Arkansas d: December 26, 1987 in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma ............. 3 Emmett Dallas (Bill) Rice 1897 - 1976 b: August 02, 1897 in Sugar Tree, Decatur County, Tennessee d: August 18, 1976 in Alberquerque, New Mexico ................. +Virginia Dillard ............. 3 Mabel Rice 1899 - 1916 b: October 04, 1899 in Sugar Tree, Decatur County, Tennessee d: June 02, 1916 in Bryan County, Oklahoma ............. 3 Bethie Lillian (Jane) Rice 1904 - 1986 b: October 11, 1904 in Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma d: December 20, 1986 in Atoka, Oklahoma ................. +Albert (Duke) Smith ............. 3 Helen Rice 1908 - 1950 b: June 05, 1908 in Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma d: October 24, 1950 in Sacramento, California ................. +Howard Scroggins ............. 3 Ada (Chig) Rice 1912 - 1984 b: May 13, 1912 in Caddo, Bryan County, Oklahoma d: March 1984 in West Sacramento, California ................. +Jim Markley ............. *2nd Husband of Ada (Chig) Rice: ................. +Harry Smith *2nd Wife of Joseph Mackey Rice: . +Eliza E. Walker 1844 - 1900 b: Abt. 1844 in Tennessee d: Bef. 1900 in Benton County,Tennessee Hope to hear from some one. thanks, Marie
Re: "Her name at the time of her death was Ila Mae Johnson. Born in 1896 died 1956 in Decatur Co TN. Buried in Liberty Cemetery. My mother's name is Flora Brasher Irvin. Born 1915 Decatur Co. died 1986 Madison county TN." If you are saying that BRASHER was maiden name of FLORA BRASHER IRVIN, then I believe I found your grandmother on: 1920 Census TN, Decatur Co., District 1, recorded JANUARY 1920 May Brasher, 24, widow son Festus, 6 dau. Flora, 4 ?1/12 dau Louise, 2 6/12 If above is your family, then ASK SOMEONE ON THIS LIST TO CHECK in Marriages of Decatur Co. TN, Volumes 1 & 2 by Fred Alexander for: a BRASHER who married "May" or "Ille May" 1814 or before Son Festus was born around 1814, Ille May probably married shortly before 1814. You can write for your grandmother's death certificate. Death certificate of ILLA MAE JOHNSON may list her parents and maybe even the town and state were her parents were born. Information on ordering death certificates from Tennessee State Library and Archives. There is a $10 fee to copy a death record. The $10 fee is not refundable. Payment in advance by check, money order or credit card. Send your request to Tennessee State Library and Archives, Research Department, 403 Seventh Avenue North, Nashville TN 37243-0312. Website address for death records: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/mailstat.htm If you are near Nashville, you can also visit Tennessee State Library and look up death certificates yourself. Just a thought, maybe MR. BRASHER died in World War I. Mr. Brasher was deceased by 1920 census. Use birth of daughter Louise (b ca Jun/Jul 1917) to estimate a death range for Mr. Brasher. Louise 2 1/2 yrs in Jan. 1920 (census recording date) subtract 2 1/2 yrs from Jan. 1920 = ca Jun/Jul 1917. If Louise was full term baby, subtract 9 months from Jun/Jul 1917 to get estimate when she was conceived, which would then give you an approximate range for death of Mr. Brasher. FYI, World War I Ended With the Treaty of Versailles June 28, 1919 World War I (1914-1918) was finally over. Good luck.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/615 Message Board Post: Her name at the time of her death was Ila Mae Johnson. Born in 1896 died 1956 in Decatur Co TN. Buried in Liberty Cemetery. My mother's name is Flora Brasher Irvin. Born 1915 Decatur Co. died 1986 Madison county TN
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morris Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/4.260.1 Message Board Post: I believe they lived in Randolph County Alabama around 1840 before moving on to Mississippi.
This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morris Holmes Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JeB.2ACE/4.262 Message Board Post: Has anyone had any luck finding Ben's parents (or for that matter, Mary Holmes' parents)? Benjamin Morris was my great great great grandfather. My gg grandfather was William A (Angus?), Ben F's younger brother. My family stayed in Itawamba/Lee Counties in Mississippi. I would love to exchange info. Benjamin is as far back as I have, but if you're interested in some of your Mississippi cousins I could help there. Does anyone know where Benjamin is buried? I live in Henderson now and would love to drive over and try to find his grave. Thanks in advance for any help.