Hi Folks, Thought I'd let you reminisce for a while............... Sitting here writing a story on the early settlers into the new regions of the Jackson Purchase (c.1820) and discussing the living conditions with my spoiled-rotten, pampered teenage daughters of the 'gotta have a car to hangout at the mall crowd', when the question of 'what did they prepare for dinner' came up. I thought about it awhile, but realized I really don't know. I hadn't given it much thought. I know that when I was growing up in the country we didn't go to the store much, but grew & hunted much of our food, ie, chicken, goose, squirrel, rabbit, goat, hog, deer, pheasant, turkey, fish and homegrown vegetables. Canned most of the produce for the winter. Bought salt, pepper, flour and other staples from the store. Collected honey from the beehives in the summer along with wild grapes, apples and the such for jams & jellies. Didn't have any dairy cows so we had to buy butter, milk and the such. Not a bad diet !! Better than Mickey Dee's, KFC and Dominos of today. But in the case of the McKenzies who in 1818 were living on few acres of land on White Oak Creek in present-day Houston Co., I'm not sure what they did for food. They obviously hunted & fished. Grew crops and canned them. But what their diet consisted of, I don't know. In April of 1824, Malcolm McKenzie entered 20 acres on Sugar Creek near Big Sandy in Benton Co. He moved his family from White Oak Creek to their new home for Christmas. His wife, Nancy Beaton, must have been thrilled ( I would hope). Malcolm & Nancy must have worked their butts-off during that summer to get ready for the move. Malcolm setting-in and tending crops while cutting & setting logs for their new cabin across the Tennessee River. Harvesting crops in Houston county and clearing crop-land in Benton Co. Trying to do it today with cars, trucks, tractors, highways & bridges would be a chore. Try doing it 174 years ago in virgin forests with an axe, a boat and maybe a horse or mule. My muscles hurt even thinking about it. So........ Little Ole Malcolm (he was probably only about 5'6") is out in his forest cutting trees with his axe or saw for his families new home and is getting hungry, what do you think he had for breakfast, lunch & dinner ???? Let alone, where he slept those many nights ???? Think I'll send my bratty teenagers, in the car, to go get me a 'Egg McMuffin' with coffee !!! Dave

Has anyone researched the House family? I am looking for Elizabeth in the early 1800s who may have married William Hall. Also, what is the address of the Henry Co. we site again? Thank you. JPiekenbro@aol.com

Does anyone know how to find or verify an address for someone who is currently in the military? (Army in particular). I'm hoping there is some web-way to do it...I have a cousin and the address is old so I don't know if it is current and her husband is stationed in Germany. I don't want to write, wait and then find out the address is no good. Any help appreciated! Thanks! Researching: CARUTHERS, DANCY, PORTER (and more)

If any of you have access to the 1850 Henry County, TN Census would you please look up the family of Miles P. Chandler and his wife, Helen. Thanks! Lee Barnhill Cate Union City, TN

Hi, I have lots of family history in Benton County but I know for a fact that many of them lived in Henry County or moved to Henry County at one time or another. I obtained several Benton Co. histories and the new cemetery book and these have been of great help. I would like to know if anyone could tell me about similar books relating to Henry County. I believe that a great uncle WALTER SCOTT AYRES (1860 - 19??) was elected to the TN House of Representatives in the 1890's from Henry County. Also his father, my gr grandfather, first settled in Henry before moving to Benton. He was ROBERT WASHINGTON AYRES (1828-1896). The other surnames of interest are; FINLEY SWOR LOVE LEE HEGGIE WEBB HUDSON HUBBS RUSHING PARDUE (PERDUE) I'd love to hear from anyone with an interest in or knowledge of any of the above folks - and any books that are out there that would serve as a good resource. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Rob Ayres ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I am searching for information on DAVE STEVENS and ELIZABETH EDGIN; they were married on Jan 29, 1882, Henry Co., TN. They died about 1921 within a couple days of each other. He died first and she died a day or two later. They held up his funeral to bury them together. They are buried in the Bradley Cemetery in Henry Co., TN and there is no marker. ELIZABETH EDGIN was first married to GREEN TODD who was shot by Bob Green. Elizabeth (Liza) and Green Todd had two children: EDD TODD and FANNIE TODD. DAVE and ELIZABETH STEVENS had five children: LULA VICTORIA STEVENS, b. 20 Oct 1891 d. 30 Dec 1953 KY - m. Fines Bailey Evitts BERTHA STEVENS - m. Vernard (Dude) Hart IDA STEVENS - m. Joe Paschall GROVER CLEVELAND STEVENS b. 20 Apr 1896, d. Nov 1944 TN - m. Bertha Paschall WALTER LUTHER STEVENS b. 20 Mar 1884, d. 21 Oct 1973 - m. Sara Fannie Green Sandy Vowell sbvowell@hcis.net

I don't know if this would help you are not, but there is a marriage of Miles P. Chandler to Helen Freeman on Apr 6, 1847 by R. Moore - M.G. in Henry County. Bobbie Rennie -----Original Message----- From: Lee B. Cate <leecate@rnet.net> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, November 20, 1998 8:35 PM Subject: [TNHENRY-L] CHANDLER >Do any of you have informaton about Martha Ann CHANDLER who was born in >Henry County on October 10, 1848? She married Silas CATE. She died Nov 2, >1918 and is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery near Mansfield. Their children >were: Geneva D., Queenie, Charles Ernest, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Manuel, >Sudie, and E.E. I would like to learn the names of Martha Ann's parents and >siblings. I would like to make contact with any other CHANDLER researcher. >Thanks for your help. > >______________________________

Hello the List. I am looking for confirmation that the Swanee BAXTER family was in Henry County TN in 1870 and as late as 1878, and if possible a link to Swanee's parents in the 1860 and/or the 1850 Census. Hopefully, the name Swanee, sometimes heard as Sammie B., is unusual enough to be spotted. The pertinent information is below and I hope someone can do a lookup for me. I will happily reimburse the necessary expenses. Swanee Burris Baxter was born 24 Oct 1841 [parents unknown] in Henry County. In 1868 [month and day unknown] he married Mary Ellen WATTS, who was also born in Henry County [parents unknown] 12 February 1851. Their children, who are said to have been born in Henry County, were: John b. 1868 Mary b. 1870 Molly b. 1872 Winnie E. b. 18 Feb 1876 Robert b. 1878 Their other children were born in Missouri, and, in case there is someone also researching this line, they were: Henry, called Edgar b. 1882 d. 1959 Walter, called Mitch b. Apr 1884 d. 1967 Bellzora b. Jan 1885 d. 1956 Nora b. 1886 Cornelia b. Jan 1893 d. 1916 Sara sara.d@townsqr.com

Do any of you have informaton about Martha Ann CHANDLER who was born in Henry County on October 10, 1848? She married Silas CATE. She died Nov 2, 1918 and is buried in the Shiloh Cemetery near Mansfield. Their children were: Geneva D., Queenie, Charles Ernest, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Manuel, Sudie, and E.E. I would like to learn the names of Martha Ann's parents and siblings. I would like to make contact with any other CHANDLER researcher. Thanks for your help.

Housden, William to Martha Smith Nov 12, 1851 by A. A. Willson J.P. Housden, Samuel to Emily R. Freeland Feb 12, 1858 by A>A> Wilson J.P. Housden, Henry to Nancy J. Freeland Nov 23, 1861 -No return Bobbie -----Original Message----- From: MCampen@aol.com <MCampen@aol.com> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 5:42 PM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY-L] Re: Henry County Marriages - Bobbie Rennie >Hi Bobbie, > >Do you have any Housden/Hausen/Howsden's?? > >Thanks soooo much, > >Deanna Campen > >______________________________

Finch, Henry to Clarissa Williams Jan 29, 1838- No return Finch, Thomas to Asena Collins Aug 22, 1939 Finch, Wright to L.A. Mallory Dec. 21, 1847 by Wm..T. Kendall - J.P. Finch, James W. to N. M. Ellia Oct 31, 1849 by David M. Scott-J.P. Ray, Simpson to Catherine Hansbrough Nov 7, 1838 by Samuel C. Love- J.P. Ray, Barrum R. to Caroline M. Alexander Aug 26, 1841 by Samuel C. Love J.P. Ray, Washington F. to Elizabeth Holden Dec. 21, 1841 by Isaac Hendricks-J.P. Ray, James C. to Lucinda Wade Feb. 2, 1842 by James M. Coley-J.P. Ray, Samuel to Caroline Johnson Sept 22, 1844 by James C. Spann M.G. Ray, John S. to Mary Swor Jan 8, 1846 by Thos.. Potts, M. G. Ray, Franklin to Susan Nix Sept 21, 1849 by Fendley N. Barr J.P. There are more...lots of Ray ladies...any specific names? Bobbie -----Original Message----- From: Dave Ray <dray@mail.tds.net> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, November 18, 1998 4:10 PM Subject: [TNHENRY-L] Re: Henry County Marriages - Bobbie Rennie >Hi Bobbie, do you have any Sampson, Suggs, Finch, or Ray marriages? >Thanx, Dave > >______________________________

Bobbie, What about Walters and Hudson Please, Thank You Melissa

Hi Bobbie, do you have any Sampson, Suggs, Finch, or Ray marriages? Thanx, Dave

Hi Bobbie, Do you have any Housden/Hausen/Howsden's?? Thanks soooo much, Deanna Campen

If you have Wimberly connections, Check out Thomas Wimberly's site at: <http://members.accessus.net/~twimberly/index.htm>http://members.accessus.n et/~twimberly/index.htm Dave

I am researching the following names in Henry County: KEY, UNDERWOOD, AND DARNELL. I would like to correspond with anyone researching these lines. Sue Bogard sbogard@midwest.net

Bobbie: Any TOWNSEND's? Thank you. Jan Broxterman <jbinsure@nmia.com> -----Original Message----- From: Bobbie Rennie <bobbierennie@prodigy.net> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 10:51 PM Subject: [TNHENRY-L] Re: Lookups >I have on loan for two weeks Marriages of Henry Co, Tn Vol 1-2 1838-62. I >will be glad to look up any that you need while I have it. >Bobbie >-----Original Message----- >From: TNHENRY-D-request@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-D-request@rootsweb.com> >To: TNHENRY-D@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-D@rootsweb.com> >Date: Tuesday, October 06, 1998 4:56 PM >Subject: TNHENRY-D Digest V98 #35 > >______________________________

Does anyone have an Isabella CURTIS born somewhere between 1840 - 1848 in Henry Co., TN?? Kathy in Humboldt

No TOWNSEND's. Bobbie -----Original Message----- From: Jan Broxterman <jbinsure@nmia.com> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, November 16, 1998 8:04 PM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY-L] Re: Lookups >Bobbie: Any TOWNSEND's? Thank you. > >Jan Broxterman <jbinsure@nmia.com> > >-----Original Message----- >From: Bobbie Rennie <bobbierennie@prodigy.net> >To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 1998 10:51 PM >Subject: [TNHENRY-L] Re: Lookups > > >>I have on loan for two weeks Marriages of Henry Co, Tn Vol 1-2 1838-62. I >>will be glad to look up any that you need while I have it. >>Bobbie >>-----Original Message----- >>From: TNHENRY-D-request@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-D-request@rootsweb.com> >>To: TNHENRY-D@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-D@rootsweb.com> >>Date: Tuesday, October 06, 1998 4:56 PM >>Subject: TNHENRY-D Digest V98 #35 >> >>______________________________ >

Hastings Marriages..... Thomas M to Catharine Horn Oct 16, 1845 by William Greer.J.P. James P to Mary E.Stanfield Feb. 13, 1850 by W. T. Hagler-J.P. Joseph M. to Mary Gregston Apr 17, 1850 by B. S. Dunn-J.P. Samuel M to Martha A. Biles May 18, 1853 by Asa Parker-M.G. James H. to Mary A.smith Oct 12, 1853d by G. M. Arnett-J.P. Henry W. to Sarah A. Ward Jan 3, 1855 by Jas H.Williams.-J.P. F. W. to Mary Jane Pearce Dec. 28, 1856 by John P. Kimbrough J.P. Samuel M. to Sarah Ann McGowan Jan 17 1858 by Lewis Davis M.G. Lawrence G. to Nancy M. Winsett Nov. 23, 1860 by D. A. Hinchey J.P. John T. to Elizabeth C. Norred Dec 12, 1860 by S. Puckett-J.P. James C. to Mary E. Wright Feb. 26, 1863 by D. Hawley-J.P. J. E. to Charlotte J. Key Nov 2, 1863 by T. S. Nance J.P. W. S. to S. A. Wimberly Nov 19, 1866 by John Hicks J.P. Bobbie Rennie, researching HOGAN in Henry County -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Key <melkey@usit.net> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, November 15, 1998 7:40 AM Subject: [TNHENRY-L] Hastings >Hello I am looking for any and all Hastings in Henry, Benton, Carroll, Weakley, >Marshall, Bedford, and Lincoln Counties can anyone help, Thank You, Melissa >