Reply to mcffoster@juno.com. From: Patricia M Foster <mcffoster@juno.com> To: TNHARDIN-L-request@rootsweb.com Subject: Foster Family Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 09:09:00 -0700 (PDT) Can someone do a look up for me in the Tennessee Marriage Book? I'm looking for three marriages: W.D. CURTIS wed LUCY WRIGHT JOSEPH HARDIN wed LISIE CHRISTIAN GIDEON McCORD wed JANE HARDIN I thank you in advance for your help. Patricia Foster mcffoster@juno.com

Is anyone researching Vinson Family in Hardin Co, Tn? My Vinson family lived on border between Tishomingo Co, MS and McNairy Co, Tn. Know Hardin Co, Tn is right there. They arrived in this vicinity about 1848. My direct ancestor, William Meridith Vinson, m/3 Mary Bell Tucker May 3, 1891 in Hardin Co, Tn. Would like to hear from anyone who has any Vinson connections in this area. I also have a direct ancestor Francis Marion Ledbetter who is living in 1850 Hardin Co, Tenn Census-with James Williams. Does anyone know if this James Williams family is related to the Ledbetters? Francis later married Eliza Ann (Smith) Roundtree in Lauderdale Co, Alabama. Ann abrown@isys.ca ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

To: 'Me' <Barbara@matnet.com> Subject: Independent 4-21-99 DESMOND F. HURST, age 75 died Tues., Apr. 13, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of pneumonia. He was retired from brown Shoe & General Electric. He attended the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church. He was also in the U. S. Army in WWII and a VFW of Cornith MS Post. Services took place at 1 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 15 at Shackelford Chapel. Services were held by Cecil Woodruff and Paul Weaver. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Johnson Hurst. He is also survived by three sisters Mildred Weaver of Henderson, Marie Causey of Bernie, MO, Larue Moore of Selmer, and two brothers, Thurman Hurst of Bethel Springs, and Parker Hurst of Bethel Springs. He is also survived by some nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elijah Froman and Wilma Manes Hurst, and by one brother, Elijah Eston Hurst. >>>>>>>>>>>> CLARENCE (POP) HELTON, age 67, died Mon., Apr. 12, 1999 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo of heart failure. He was a mechanic. He was in the U.S. Army and was in the Korean War. He was also a member of 101st Airborne Division. Services took place at 3 p.m. Tues., Apr. 13 at Shackelford Chapel. Services were held by Tony Moss. Burial was held at Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Mr. Helton is survived by one daughter, Theresa Ferraro of Hamilton, Miss., and three brothers Gary Helton, and Hamilton, Miss, Johnny Helton of Meridian, Miss. and Bobby Helton of Columbus, Miss. He is also survived by one sister, Essie Mae Burkeens of Covington, and two brothers, Evertt Ray Helton of Coldwater, Miss, and Fred Helton of Finger. Mr. Helton is preceded in death by a son, Richard E. Helton and one brother, Jessie Helton. He had 20 grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NOEL PERSHIN LANDRETH, age 77, died on Wed., Apr. 14, 1999 at Jackson Madison county General Hospital of respiratory failure. He was a retired director of Employee and Customer Relations for Pickwick Electric Co-Op. He also attended First Baptist church in Selmer, where he served as Deacon; Executive Board - West TN Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; past president, McNairy County chamber of Commerce; past president, Selmer Rotary and Lions Clubs; U.S. Army Veteran of World War Ii, European Theater. Mr. Landreth was also very active in industrial recruiting for McNairy County. He was instrumental in bringing General Electric into McNairy Co. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Fri., Apr. 16 at Shackelford Chapel with Dr. Bob Elliott, Rev. Max Walker, and Dr. Matt Tomlin officiating. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Sleeper, Ken Patrick, Todd Sleeper, Joe Franks, Beck Curtis, John Patrick. Honorary Bearers were Steve Smith, Bill Roberts, Harold Robison, Clayton Ott, Carl Dudley, Maurice Hamm, Kenneth Chambers, Bob Hanna, Vernon Jenkins, Richard Mitchell and al the members of his Sunday School class. Mr. Landreth is survived by his wife rosemary Patrick Landreth. He is also survived by two sons, N. David Landreth of Selmer and T. Patrick Landreth also of Selmer. He had 2 grandchildren, Bailey and Wes Landreth of Selmer. Also surviving is one brother-in-law, Harold Patrick of Corinth, Miss. Mr. Landreth is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Odell and Ercie Mae Cook Landreth. Any memorial contributions can be made to the West Tenn. Area Council, Boy Scouts of America at 1995 Hollywood Drive, Jackson, TN, 38301 or the Steeple Fund of First Baptist Church in Selmer at 310 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 39375 >>>>>>>>>>>>> Services for CHLOE GREENE BROOKS of Bolivar were one p.m. Apr. 14 at Shackelford Funeral Directors chapel in Bolivar with Rev. Tim West and Rev. David Cooper officiating. Burial was in Bolivar Memorial Cemetery with Paul Aylor, Joe Cole, Steve Tigner, John Russell, George Wallace, and Butch Brown serving as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Ken Keown, Ronald Ervin, Kim Nuckolls and Lyn Thomas. Mrs. Brooks died Apr. 12 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born on Jan. 30, 1942, in Bolivar, daughter of the late George T., Sr., and Lucille Birmingham Greene and lived her life in Hardeman county. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years with Western Auto and L & L Trucking in Bolivar and was also a floral designer. Her hobbies included collecting antiques, restoring old homes and working with flowers. Mrs. Brooks attended Hornsby Baptist church. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her husband of 39 years, Tommy Brooks of Bolivar, a daughter, Nicole Brooks Russell of Bolivar, a son, Glenn Allen Brooks of Bolivar, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cathy Brooks. The family requests memorials be sent to the American Heart Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.. RAYMOND T. TAYLOR, age 74, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of cancer. He was a service station attendant. He was also a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Henderson. Services took place at 3:30 p.m. Sat., Apr. 17 at Cobb Funeral Home in Blytheville, Ark. Burial was held at Elmwood Cemetery. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Mary Seals Taylor, by a daughter, Doris Bryeans of Blytheville, Ark, and three brothers, David R. Taylor of Ramer, Jerry Taylor of Beech Bluff, TN and Terry R. Taylor of Selmer. He is also survived by four sisters, Beulah Warren, Dessie M. Jones, Mary Cardwell, al of Blytheville, Ark. Aline Vadervort of Blodget, Mo., and two brothers, Marshal Taylor of Turrell, Ark, and Gaston Taylor of Blytheville, Ark. Mr. Taylor is preceded in death by a brother, Authur Taylor and his parents, Robert Dave and Agnes Ann Lawson Taylor. He had seven grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BIRDIE JOHNSON VANDIVER, age 91, died Wed. Apr. 14, 1999 at Methodist Healthcare McNairy County of heart failure. She was a homemaker. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat. Apr. 17 at the graveside at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Vandiver is preceded in death by her husbands Aubrey Johnson and L. C. Vandiver. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Winford Johnson, Roger Johnson, and also a step-son Roy Vandiver. Mrs. Vandiver is survived by two stepdaughters, Viola Riley of Bethel Springs and Shirley Sikes of Henderson. Included among these two step-daughters are also two step-sons, Troy Vandiver of Selmer and William Vandiver of Bethel Springs. She is also survived by a sister, Vernese Sipes of Selmer, and two grandchildren, Julie Hodge of Mamers, NC, and Jeffrey Johnson of Cameron, NC. She had 5 gr-grandchildren and 10 step-grandchildren, and also 14 step-gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GEORGE HARMON MILLER, age 73, died Thurs., Apr. 15, 1999 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Miller was a Baptist minister and a member of the Essary Springs Baptist Church. He was also a WWII army veteran. Services took place at 2 p.m. on Sun. Apr. 18 at Essary Springs Baptist church. Burial was held at Forrest memorial Park in Corinth, MISS. Rev. Ronnie Sells and Rev. Keith Driskell held the service. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Mary Frances miller of Hornsby, two sons, John George Miller of Counce and Billy Joe David Miller of Walnut, Miss., two daughters, Metra Kay Wilbanks of Counce, and Mary Nell Sain of Middleton, one brother, Woodrow Miller of Arizona, one sister, Beulah Brewer of Counce, 9 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild. >>>>>>>>>>>> ARBIE PEARSON WASHBURN, age 87, died Mon., Apr. 12, 1999 at her home of cancer. She was retired from Brown Shoe Company and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Services took place at 11 a.m. Thurs., Apr. 15 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church. Services were held by Jimmy Garrett, Dual Corbitt and Maurice Pinkston. Burial was held at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Pearson, Benny Pearson, Tim Pearson, Ricky Pearson, roger Pearson, Keith Nichols, and Herby Key. She is survived by her husband, Sam Washburn. She is also survived by one daughter and one son, Ann Lambert of Ramer, and Rev. Sammy Washburn of Smithville, Miss. She is also survived by a sister, Lucille McCormack of Ramer, and two half-brothers, Billy Pearson of Chicago, Ill. and Lynn Pearson of Selmer. She is preceded in death by one sister, Alma Washburn, one brother, Lowell Pearson, two nieces, Virginia Nichols and Meat Key. She had five grandchildren, John Lambert of Memphis, Mark Lambert of Ramer, Missy Sligh of Fulton, Miss., Joel Washburn of Smithville, Miss., and Luke Washburn also of Smithville, Miss. >>>>END Have a great day!! Barbara Barbara@matnet.com

Tom, This George Gill was enumerated in the 1850 census of Hardin Co., TN in the 5th C. D., being the first one listed. William was enumerated in the 1st C. D., being third from the last in that district. They were probably neighbors--perhaps father son? 1-1 George Gill 55 KY farmer Susannah E. 46 SC Martha E. 28 TN Elanora J. 24 TN Joanna 23 TN Hamilton 18 TN Jane C. 16 TN George F. 12 TN Nancy E. 10 TN John A. 8 TN James A. 5 TN Mary Griggs 8 TN James Griggs 6 TN 124-124 William B. Gill 29 TN blacksmith 1st C. D. Amanda 32 TN J. W. (m) 9 TN Mary F. 6 TN James 4 TN Nancy E. 2 TN Isaac N. Gill, 19 TN was enumerated in the household of John G. Hagy, 31 TN as a laborer in the 11th Civil District of Hardin Co. David OoliticIN@aol.com wrote: > Hi David Cagle, > You were writting to Linda about her question on the GRIGGS, but you > mentioned George GILL, and you know my interest in the GILL family... > My great great grandparents John W. GRIFFIN and Mary Ann GILL. > I have been unable to find when they died or where they are buried. > I assume they would be in Hardin Co., because all their children were > born (1851 thru 1859) and raised in Hardin Co. > I have no knowledge of their siblings or their parents, and am curious > of the George GILL you mentioned. > Best Wishes, > Tom Evans > Minneapolis, MN > > In a message dated 5/20/99 5:50:05 AM, TNHARDIN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > << In Hardin Co., TN, 1850 census, I find Mary Griggs, age 8, and James > (could be Jones?) > Griggs, age 6, living in the household of George Gill, 55 KY with his > wife and 9 kids. > >>

Thanks, David Cagle.... I do appreciate the info on the two GILL families in Hardin Co., in 1850.... George, age 55, & Susannah GILL, age 46, and their children. And the info on William B. GILL, age 29, and his wife Amanda GILL, age 32, and their thildren. I'm unable to make a connection, at this time, to them for my gg grandmother Mary Ann GiLL, wife of John William GRIFFIN of Savannah in 1860. David, again, thanks! Tom Evans, Minneapolis, MN

Hi David Cagle, You were writting to Linda about her question on the GRIGGS, but you mentioned George GILL, and you know my interest in the GILL family... My great great grandparents John W. GRIFFIN and Mary Ann GILL. I have been unable to find when they died or where they are buried. I assume they would be in Hardin Co., because all their children were born (1851 thru 1859) and raised in Hardin Co. I have no knowledge of their siblings or their parents, and am curious of the George GILL you mentioned. Best Wishes, Tom Evans Minneapolis, MN In a message dated 5/20/99 5:50:05 AM, TNHARDIN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << In Hardin Co., TN, 1850 census, I find Mary Griggs, age 8, and James (could be Jones?) Griggs, age 6, living in the household of George Gill, 55 KY with his wife and 9 kids. >>

Who has ancestors living in this area and who were they? My ancestors include James M. JONES and his second wife, Sarah "Sallie" JONES; Sallie's parents, Lewellyn JONHSON and Caledonia KEATON; and Caldonia's parents, Reason and Sarah KEATON. I would welcome information on family, friends, and life in Nixon. Related families include BENNETT, POINDEXTER, PENNY, HAINES. My aunt, cousin, and I recently visited the Savannah area. We even found the Pergamus Cemetery, where Reason KEATON and several of his BENNETT and POINDEXTER grandchildren are buried. At the courthouse, we found an original copy of Sarah KEATON's will. The Savannah Library has microfilm of the early Savannah Courier. The Nixon correspondent faithfully and with humor contributed articles that describe family life in Nixon. Reading the articles was like travelling back in time to witness church and school activities, social life, and family events--both joyous and sorrowful. I even found what amounts to my grandfather's birth announcement. What a wonderful experience! Thanks to all of you who sent information that helped me plan the trip. Sharon Agee Morrow Arlington, TX slm2@airmail.net

Hello, Since everyone was so helpful with Florence/Savannah Road, I have one more for you. My grandmother grew up in a place called "The Fork". Looking at today's map, can anyone give me some general boundaries for that area? My grandmother refers to all these places that aren't marked on the map!:) Robyn MD

Linda, In Hardin Co., TN, 1850 census, I find Mary Griggs, age 8, and James (could be Jones?) Griggs, age 6, living in the household of George Gill, 55 KY with his wife and 9 kids. David Linda wrote: > What I have is very stretchy, hope someone can connect > > Jacob "Jake" Grigg b. abt 1804 d. in Hardin Co., Tn married > unknown > left 2 children- Jones(Jonas) Grigg and a girl unknown. Jones > died in > Decator Co., Tn, Jones married, died, and left 4 children. Who > lived in > Decatur Co., Tn near Scalls Hill. Jacob's parents are Samuel > and > Mary/Polly Grigg from Delaware, lived in Maury Co., Tn. > Not much to go on. sound familiar

What I have is very stretchy, hope someone can connect Jacob "Jake" Grigg b. abt 1804 d. in Hardin Co., Tn married unknown left 2 children- Jones(Jonas) Grigg and a girl unknown. Jones died in Decator Co., Tn, Jones married, died, and left 4 children. Who lived in Decatur Co., Tn near Scalls Hill. Jacob's parents are Samuel and Mary/Polly Grigg from Delaware, lived in Maury Co., Tn. Not much to go on. sound familiar

Looking for a connect to McKinley W. and Cinda Ann Plunk Mayfield. I believe they lived in Hardin Co. possibly from the early to mid 1900s Have a great day!! Barbara Barbara@matnet.com

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Robyn, The Savannah-Florence Road shows as Tennessee Highway 69 on road maps. It becomes Alabama Highway 20 when it crosses the state line into AL. There is not an 1880 Census Index as far as I know. Who do you need in 1880. Do you know which district they lived in? David ENGINEER92@aol.com wrote: > Hello, > > Can someone describe to me where Florence/Savannah Road is? I have a current > Hardin County map, can't seem to find this elusive fellow. > > Also, if anyone has an 1880 TN census index (does one exist?)& can do a > lookup for me, please let me know. > > Thanks, > Robyn > MD

thanks to everyone who responded to my search for Florence/Savannah Road!!!:):) your help is very much appreciated-- Robyn MD

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Wednesday, April 28, 1999 EDITH HURST, age 78, died on Tues., Apr. 20, 1999 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital of heart failure. She was a retired waitress from Dobbs House, Inc., of Memphis. She was a member of Selmer First Presbyterian Church, and loved volunteering her time to help others. Services took place a the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer on Thurs. Apr. 22 at 11 am. Burial was held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was Minister Craig Krueger. Pallbearers were Carroll Graham, Mike Graham, Frank Milligan, Scott Milligan, Chris Milligan, and Kevin Milligan. Mrs. Hurst was preceded in death by her parent, John and Cora Davis Young. She is survived by her husband, Norvis Hurst, brother, William Young of Chicago, IL, daughters, Nancy Milligan of Matthews, NC, Charlotte Harris of Memphis, grandchildren Scott Milligan, Mike Graham, Chris Milligan, and Kevin Milligan, and grandchildren, Charlie Graham, Grady Milligan, Anna Graham, Troy Milligan, and John Graham. Any memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Hurst�s name to First Presbyterian Church, 800 Poplar Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375. >>>>>>>>>>>>> JACK THOMPSON, age 63, died on Sun. Apr. 18, 199, at Jackson General Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Levole, West Virginia. He moved to Cicero, IL as a young man and worked at Foraging Mill, a steel industry. He later worked as a home builder until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Thompson moved to Chest County in 1984. Services took place at 2 pm on Wed., Apr. 21, at Leon Johnson Funeral Home. Burial was held at Sweetlips Cemetery in Henderson. Officiating the services was Rev. Lambeth Woodward. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by parents Julie Irene Brown Thompson and Roy Thompson and one son, Dewayne Edward Thompson. He is survived by three daughters, Diane Doss of Finger, Sharon Smith and Regina Thompson both of Henderson, two sons, Greg and John Thompson both of Henderson. Mr. Thompson had 11 grandchildren Michelle Julian, Shawn Doss, Jason Thompson, Jimmy Simmons, Carla Doss, Kevin Simmons, Latosha Thompson, Stephany Doss, Nikki Thompson, Ronnica Thompson, and Kristen Thompson, as well as one grandchild, Skye Julian. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SUE WOODWARD HAYS, age 72, died on Tues., Apr. 20, 1999, at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Jackson, Tenn. of respiratory failure. Mrs. Hays was a member of Fourth Street Church of Christ, and a Selmer Senior Citizens member. Mrs. Hays was retired from Nesbitt�s cleaners of Houston, Texas. Services took place at the Shackelford Chapel at 1 p.m. on Fri., Apr. 23. Burial was held at the Mars Hill Cem. In Adamsville. Officiating the services were Ministers Malcolm George and Randy Mead. Mrs. Hays was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence V. Woodward and Sally Smith Woodward. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn McFadden of Webster, Texas, and Sandra Berry of Shafter, Calif., and two sons, Robert Hill of Tomball, Texas, and Gary Hays of Selmer, two sister, Maxine Dickey of Selmer, and Barbara Blankenship of Henderson, as well as two brothers, Guy Woodward of Henderson, and Billy Woodward of Jackson. Mrs. Hays had 11 grandchildren and 7 gr-grandchildren. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> DOSKYE L. WHITE, age 78, died on Wed., Apr. 21, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson of pneumonia. Mrs. White was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church. Services took place at West Shiloh Baptist Church at 3 p.m. on Fri, Apr. 23. Burial was held at West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Officiating at the services was Minister Jerry Wood. Pallbearers were: Micah Fondren, Nickey Fondren, Jeff Wagoner, Doyle More, Ray Martin, and Keith Qualls. Honorary bearers were: G.C. Shelton, Frank Qualls, Bob Surratt, Arthur Naylor, Owen Lee Qualls, and James Wagoner. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents, Betty Fields Surratt and Sam Surratt, a son-in-law, Austin King and one brother William Surratt. She is survived by her husband, Alex White, one daughter, Nelda King of Stantonville, and her sister, Lettie Byrd of Counce. Mrs. White had two grandchildren, Tammy Moore and Jason King, and one gr-grandchild Brandon Moore. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MARTHA RAWDON ROBISON, age 77, died on Tues., Apr. 20, 1999, at her home of a heart attack. Mrs. Robison was a homemaker and member of Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was born and reared in Union City, Obion County. She attended school in Obion County and was employed by Brown Shoe Company in Union City. In 1947 she was married to William Hayes Robison, and they made their home in Union City, and later in Detroit for 10 years. In 1966, she returned to the Chester and McNairy County area. She was a member of the Harmony Home Demonstration Club. Services took place at 11 a.m. on Sat., Apr. 24 at Casey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery of McNairy County. Officiating at the services were Pastor Ken Tucker and Rev. Bobby Barnes. She is preceded in death by her husband, William h. Robison, one son, Gary Robison, and her parents Alvin H. and Katie Grubbs Rawdon. Mrs. Robison is survived by two daughters, Annette Evans of Henderson, and Kay Tucker of Elyria, Ohio, and one brother, Thomas Rawdon of Rhode Island. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> J. B. BERRYMAN, age 84, of Essary Springs, died Thurs., Apr. 22, 1999, at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis. Mr. Berryman was a retired production worker with the Bolivar Tannery, where he had worked for 24 years. He was born on May 21, 1914, in Alcorn County, Miss, and moved to Essary Springs at age seven. He also worked with Southern Railway, TVA, 12 years at Union Wholesale and drove a taxi. Mr. Berryman served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Essary Springs Church of Christ. Services took place at 3 p.m. on Sat. Apr 24, at Shackelford Funeral Directors Chapel in Bolivar. Officiating the service were Marvin Rainey and George Younger. Burial was held in Essary Springs Cemetery with Richard, Wayne, and Mitch Berryman, Dewey, Deon, and Ronnice Mercer serving as casket bearers. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Anthony, Josh, and Stephen Berryman. Mr. Berryman is preceded in death by his parents, John Riley and Lula Taylor Berryman. His is survived by his wife, Zora Kinney Berryman. In addition to his wife, whom he married on Feb. 21, 1948, Mr. Berryman is survived by three sons, Jimmie Wayne Berryman, Dennis James Berryman both of Ramer, and Michael Todd Berryman of Bethel Springs; six grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent tot he American Heart Association. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> OPAL JOHNSON POINTER, age 70, died on Mon, Apr. 26, 1999, at Brownwood, Texas Regional Medical Center of respiratory failure. She was retired from Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar. She was also a member of Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Mon., Apr. 26, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Center Ridge Cemetery in Bethel Springs. Officiating the services was Minister Aaron Moss. Mrs. Pointer was preceded in death by two sister, Wilma Clark and Joe Hurst, One brother, George William Johnson. She is survived by her husband, George W. Pointer of Brownwood, Texas, four sisters, Mary L. Beavers of Hornsby, Janie Davis of Middleton, Dewrell Wiggins of Bethel Springs, and Margaret Long of Hopkinsville, KY, two grandchildren James Robert Hurley and Samantha D. Hurley , and three gr-grandchildren, Cayla, Shea, and Nicholas. >>>>>>>>>>> J. T. LEONARD, age 556, of Selmer, TN, died on Thurs. Apr. 22, 1999, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, of heart failure. Mr. Leonard was factory worker, a Baptist, and an avid baseball player. Services took place at 1 p.m. on Sat. Apr. 24, at Shackelford Chapel in Selmer. Burial was held at Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Officiating the services was minister John Penington. Pallbearers were Anthony Brooks, Kenneth McGee, Larry Kiser, Dough King, Randy Leonard, and Dale W. Blackweld. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Troy Leonard and Lessie B. McGee Leonard. He is survived by his brother Harold Leonard of Selmer, and his nieces and nephews. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>end Have a great day!! Barbara Barbara@matnet.com

Hello, Can someone describe to me where Florence/Savannah Road is? I have a current Hardin County map, can't seem to find this elusive fellow. Also, if anyone has an 1880 TN census index (does one exist?)& can do a lookup for me, please let me know. Thanks, Robyn MD

Just in case anyone is wondering, the Hardin County WebSite, www.hardincountytn.com/history, has been down for a few days, and we expect it to be going again sometime Wed, according to Centurytel. The server melted down, but supposedly, they saved the information, and will have it reloaded soon. I sure hope so. bdarnell@centuryinter.net

Is anyone researching this family? Norma "Jean" Hyneman born 9-21-1925 Alton (?), McNairy Co. Father: James Henry Hymenam Mother: Cora Bell Brick. When Jean died her last name was Jackson and she died in Hardin, County. Jan Minter

MY GGGRANDMOTHER WAS VICTORIA THOMPSON BORN 3/8/1844. IN TENNESSEE I THINK. SHE HAD A BROTHER THAT SHOWED UP ON THE CENSUS LIVING WITH HER AFTER THEY WERE GROWN. HIS NAME WAS JAMES BORN ABOUT 1857. SHE MARRIED W. C. GARNER AND HAD 6 KIDS. TENIE LETTIE GARNER, HETTIE, WILLIAM E., MERNIVA, ROBERT H., LUM. THEY LIVED IN SWIFT, HARDIN COUNTY, TN. BURIED AT GOSHEN CEMETERY IN SWIFT, TN. IF THIS PART OF YOUR RESEARCH PLEASE HELP. THANKS, JIMMY SMITH

Hardin County Tax List 1836 and 1837, District 7, shows one white poll for this man. Can anyone identify him for me? Bob Martin Llano TX