Hi everyone, The Lawrence County Genealogical Society will hold their quarterly meeting Saturday, December 2 at 1:30 P.M. at the Lawrence County Public Library. All members are encouraged to attend. Even if you are not a member, you are certainly welcome to attend the meeting. After a short business meeting, Pat Motes will present a program on preserving and storing old photos and other records. Refreshments will be served afterwards. If you are not a member, you might be interested in learning about our society and joining. Membership to the society is only $10 for one year. We hold quarterly meetings to take care of any business and have a guest speaker on various topics concerning genealogy, especially genealogy in Lawrence County or Tennessee. Regular meetings are 2nd Saturday in March, 2nd Saturday in September and 1st Saturday in December. The society's annual Family History Fair takes the place of the June meeting on the 4th Saturday in June. Queries of 100 words or less can be submitted free of charge by members ($2.00 for non-members) and will appear in the next issue of our journal. We also print a quarterly journal called "Lawrence County Heritage" which contains 38-40 pages packed full of family histories submitted by members; old family photos; queries; book reviews on books pertaining to Lawrence County genealogy or history that are donated either to the local library or archives; abstracts or transcriptions of original records such as wills, tax lists, etc.; Bible records; How Do I ..... articles; and much more. Our on-going First Families of Lawrence County program is progressing nicely. Quite a few members and some non-members have submitted their applications and documentation. The fee for this is $10 for which you will receive a nice certificate with your name and your ancestor's name on it. Applications can be printed directly from our webpage or you can contact the society for an application and instructions. All information submitted is housed at the Lawrence County Archives in family file folders and can be viewed by other researchers. The society's fourth annual Family History Fair has been a great success in the past and we hope it will continue to be. It will be held at the Lawrence County High School on the 4th Saturday in June from 9:30 to 4:00. Admission is only $1 and tables can be reserved for free. Many people have made connections with researchers working on the same family lines they are and exchanged valuable information. The society also has a couple of books for sell - Lawrence County Marriages 1818-1929 by Niedergeses and Ramsey; and Deed Book O abstracted by Niedergeses and Ramsey. The price for these books and many others for sell at the Lawrence County Archives can be viewed at http://web.infoave.net/~lcarchives/lawrbks.htm If you have questions or wish to become a member, you can contact the society at Lawrence County Genealogical Society, 218 N. Military Ave., Suite B-1, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464; email lcarchives@lorettotel.net; or contact Kathy or Donna at the archives at 931-766-1576. Thanks. Kathy Niedergeses, Director Lawrence County Archives

Sorry this is somewhat late. However, the following is being forwarded to the list in case anyone has information that could help Randy. Jim Crowder List Administrator -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Rose Marie Johnson Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 17:24:50 -0800 From: RandyN6969@aol.com To: TNLAWREN-L-request@rootsweb.com Rose lived in Lawrenceburg, Tn. in 1930. She lived with a Lady by the name of E.A. Moore. Rose had a child in Nov. 1930, by a man out of Allensville, Ky. by the name of Radford Brown. Rose put Her son ( My Father ) up for adoption 2 weeks after birth. Rose was 20 yrs. old at the time of My Fathers birth. She would have been born around 1910-11. Any info or suggestions would be great.Thanks Very Much. Randy. RandyN6969@aol.com

----- Original Message ----- From: Shirley Bedwell <sfbedwell@dmci.net> To: <TNGILES-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 12:05 PM Subject: [TNGILES-L] Maggie Miller Hardiman > I am looking for Maggie Hardiman that was married to W.T.Hardiman on Dec. 2, 1896 in Giles Co. TN. They were on the 1900 census of Limestone co. Al. I have been told that she died around 1902 but can not find anything. I know W.T. was from Giles co. so maybe they moved back across the state line. > Any thing would be greatly appreciated. > Shirley B. > > > ==== TNGILES Mailing List ==== > Got some old photos of your Giles County ancestors??? Send them to me and I will add them to the site. > mailto:jsjackson@apex.net > > >

Can anyone tell me what the name of the cotton mill in Henryville was, approximately 1865? Thank you so much. Bonnie

I would like to change my email address, if this is not the correct of doing that would someone please tell me how. My new address is: sahagood@aol.com Thanking you all in advance for your help. Shirley

Hello List, I'm not sure where to post this information, but it seems to relate to numerous names within the Lauderdale Co., AL and surrounding area. The post came from the CANTRELL surname list. If anyone can elaborate on this, please advise as I have CANTRELL "kin". THANKS! LINDA X-Message: #2 Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2000 19:03:07 -0500 From: Monya Havekost <MonyaH@conterra.com> To: ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com Message-Id: <v0311071db6323cebd5dc@[64.28.195.13]> Subject: [ALMARION] The Town of Hackleburg article Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" The Journal-Record - Bicentennial Edition Thursday, July 1, 1976 Section C, Page 6 THE TOWN OF HACKLEBURG WAS SETTLED BACK IN EARLY 1800 Hackleburg is an agricultural village settled in the early 1800's. the town was named by the sheep-drovers of Tennessee because of the think growth of thorny plants called hack burrs which were destructive to the fleece and fatal to the sheep as the sheep were driven through Hackleburg to the market at Tuscumbia. Hackleburg is situated at a point that was once the intersection of the Russellville Pipe and the Allen's Factory and Iuka stage coach road. Northwest of Hackleburg are traces of the old Jackson Military Road which branched from the Natchez Trace at columbia Tennessee, and crossed the Tennessee River at Muscle Shoals. Along the Jackson Military Road was strung one of the first telegraph lines in the South in 1848. U.S. 43 Highway then crossed rugged, rocky country scarcely covered with vegetation and mass. Southward were forested hills and broad lowland fields. Some of the first settlers were the FREDERICKS, COCHRANS, BOYDS, ROWES, and OSBORNS. The first post office near Hackleburg was called Chalk Bluff. It was about four miles south of town and was moved to what is known as old Hackleburg in 1885. W. W. FREDERICK was the first postmaster. W. W. OSBORN started the first store in 1884 at old Hackleburg. He also had a cotton gin, saw mill, and grist mill. the first church was the Congregational Methodist housed in a little log building about one mile south of town. some of the early members were John COLEMAN, B. P. CANTRELL, and W. W. FREDERICK. Later, from this church was organized the Methodist Church South. the building for the church was erected at town in 1889 and because of some large cedar trees the church was called Cedar Tree Methodist Church. The Baptist Church was organized July 5, 1908. Some of the charter members were: J. M. CONDEN and family, J. L. VANDIVER and family, and W. J. BRYAN and family. The Church of Christ was organized about 1912 and the Church of god about 1920. The first school was held in the little log house of the Congregational Methodist Church. When the Methodist Church was built at Cedar Tree, the school was moved there. School was held there until the school was erected on the Boyd place near the present site of the high school and elementary school in 1913. This building burned in 1921 and classes were taught in the churches until the building was erected across from J. S. WALKER residence in 1923, starting the first Hackleburg High School and Elementary School moved to the present site. The Illinois Central Railroad was under construction through Hackleburg in 1906 and the first trains 4an in 1908. During the construction of the railroad, an epidemic of small pox swept through the construction camps killing many of the men who were [then] buried in the fields aside the track. The Hackleburg depot was built in 1910 and the first depot agents were: Jess DOTY, Frank OSBORN and W. E. DOTY. The Doodle Bug, a one-coach train, became a popular transportation vehicle for the young and old. People rode the Doodle Bug to attend Fa So La singings on Sundays, to go to the doctor and dentist, shopping and to school. W. B. MIXON built the first store at the present site of Hackleburg in 1906. The post office was also moved to its present location and W. W. FREDERICK was still the postmaster. In the 1940's the Hackleburg Clinic was constructed. the earliest doctors were: Dr. BROOKS, Dr. J. B. GOGGANS, Dr. W. B. MIXON, and Dr. J. L. WILSON. Others were Dr. WISER, Dr. SHERMAN, Dr. MATTHEWS, Dr. Earnest WEST, Dr. PYLE, and Dr. Robert HOLCOMB. Hackleburg's water was supplied from the Big Cedar Tree Spring and Young had the first water wheel works on the former MIXON farm. In the late 1930's and early 40's, a convict camp was located a mile west of Hackleburg. These men helped to build the U. S. 43 Highway. On April 12, 1943, a tornado severely damaged the town of Hackleburg killing four persons, Mr. and Mrs. Bud POWELL and Mr. and Mrs. Walter MANN. Sonny JAMES of Hackleburg has become a famous and very popular country singer and musician. Among other settlers for Hackleburg were the GOWDERS, GREENS, HUDSONS, SPRAGINS, YEILDINGS, FINCHERS, HOLCOMBS, WIGINTONS, CANTRELLS, FORDS, ISOMS, MIXONS, WILSONS, PARAINS, LUNSFORDS, MILLERS, EVANS RAYS, ROBINSONS, BAKERS, GUNNINS, HOLLANDS, TAYLORS, BARNWELLS, BURELSONS, SPRATLINS, STELLS, KENNEDYS, JACKSONS, GOGGINS, INGLES, COLES, FOWLERS, MANNS, BREWERS, QUINNS, WALKERS, QUILLINS, CLARKS, CLAYS, WOODS, and CLEMENTS. The Kaolin plant was established about 1940 by the THOMAS brothers and today the plant is still known as the THOMAS Kaolin plant. there are 13 employees. The shirt factory was established in 1957 with bout 40 employees. Mid-South changed its name to Blue Bell in 1967 and there is some 450 employees today.

The Journal-Record - Bicentennial Edition Thursday, July 1, 1976 Section C, Page 6 THE TOWN OF HACKLEBURG WAS SETTLED BACK IN EARLY 1800 Hackleburg is an agricultural village settled in the early 1800's. the town was named by the sheep-drovers of Tennessee because of the think growth of thorny plants called hack burrs which were destructive to the fleece and fatal to the sheep as the sheep were driven through Hackleburg to the market at Tuscumbia. Hackleburg is situated at a point that was once the intersection of the Russellville Pipe and the Allen's Factory and Iuka stage coach road. Northwest of Hackleburg are traces of the old Jackson Military Road which branched from the Natchez Trace at columbia Tennessee, and crossed the Tennessee River at Muscle Shoals. Along the Jackson Military Road was strung one of the first telegraph lines in the South in 1848. U.S. 43 Highway then crossed rugged, rocky country scarcely covered with vegetation and mass. Southward were forested hills and broad lowland fields. Some of the first settlers were the FREDERICKS, COCHRANS, BOYDS, ROWES, and OSBORNS. The first post office near Hackleburg was called Chalk Bluff. It was about four miles south of town and was moved to what is known as old Hackleburg in 1885. W. W. FREDERICK was the first postmaster. W. W. OSBORN started the first store in 1884 at old Hackleburg. He also had a cotton gin, saw mill, and grist mill. the first church was the Congregational Methodist housed in a little log building about one mile south of town. some of the early members were John COLEMAN, B. P. CANTRELL, and W. W. FREDERICK. Later, from this church was organized the Methodist Church South. the building for the church was erected at town in 1889 and because of some large cedar trees the church was called Cedar Tree Methodist Church. The Baptist Church was organized July 5, 1908. Some of the charter members were: J. M. CONDEN and family, J. L. VANDIVER and family, and W. J. BRYAN and family. The Church of Christ was organized about 1912 and the Church of god about 1920. The first school was held in the little log house of the Congregational Methodist Church. When the Methodist Church was built at Cedar Tree, the school was moved there. School was held there until the school was erected on the Boyd place near the present site of the high school and elementary school in 1913. This building burned in 1921 and classes were taught in the churches until the building was erected across from J. S. WALKER residence in 1923, starting the first Hackleburg High School and Elementary School moved to the present site. The Illinois Central Railroad was under construction through Hackleburg in 1906 and the first trains 4an in 1908. During the construction of the railroad, an epidemic of small pox swept through the construction camps killing many of the men who were [then] buried in the fields aside the track. The Hackleburg depot was built in 1910 and the first depot agents were: Jess DOTY, Frank OSBORN and W. E. DOTY. The Doodle Bug, a one-coach train, became a popular transportation vehicle for the young and old. People rode the Doodle Bug to attend Fa So La singings on Sundays, to go to the doctor and dentist, shopping and to school. W. B. MIXON built the first store at the present site of Hackleburg in 1906. The post office was also moved to its present location and W. W. FREDERICK was still the postmaster. In the 1940's the Hackleburg Clinic was constructed. the earliest doctors were: Dr. BROOKS, Dr. J. B. GOGGANS, Dr. W. B. MIXON, and Dr. J. L. WILSON. Others were Dr. WISER, Dr. SHERMAN, Dr. MATTHEWS, Dr. Earnest WEST, Dr. PYLE, and Dr. Robert HOLCOMB. Hackleburg's water was supplied from the Big Cedar Tree Spring and Young had the first water wheel works on the former MIXON farm. In the late 1930's and early 40's, a convict camp was located a mile west of Hackleburg. These men helped to build the U. S. 43 Highway. On April 12, 1943, a tornado severely damaged the town of Hackleburg killing four persons, Mr. and Mrs. Bud POWELL and Mr. and Mrs. Walter MANN. Sonny JAMES of Hackleburg has become a famous and very popular country singer and musician. Among other settlers for Hackleburg were the GOWDERS, GREENS, HUDSONS, SPRAGINS, YEILDINGS, FINCHERS, HOLCOMBS, WIGINTONS, CANTRELLS, FORDS, ISOMS, MIXONS, WILSONS, PARAINS, LUNSFORDS, MILLERS, EVANS RAYS, ROBINSONS, BAKERS, GUNNINS, HOLLANDS, TAYLORS, BARNWELLS, BURELSONS, SPRATLINS, STELLS, KENNEDYS, JACKSONS, GOGGINS, INGLES, COLES, FOWLERS, MANNS, BREWERS, QUINNS, WALKERS, QUILLINS, CLARKS, CLAYS, WOODS, and CLEMENTS. The Kaolin plant was established about 1940 by the THOMAS brothers and today the plant is still known as the THOMAS Kaolin plant. there are 13 employees. The shirt factory was established in 1957 with bout 40 employees. Mid-South changed its name to Blue Bell in 1967 and there is some 450 employees today.

Hi, In the 1850 census for Lawrence Co., TN; there is a listing for JORDAN & MAHALA THOMPSON and their children: James M. b. abt 1827 in AL, William F. b. abt 1829 in AL, John W. b. abt 1831, Martha J. b. abt 1835, Charles b. abt 1837, Thomas H. b. abt 1840, Sarah F. b. abt 1842, Ann E. b. abt. 1846 and Virginia T. b. abt 1849 (all were born in TN) I come through John W. Thompson. He married Martha J. Smithson in Maury Co., TN. in 1850. He and his wife and in-laws moved to Lauderdale Co., AL during the 1850s and then back to TN in the 1860s. Do any of the above names appear in your research? If so, please contact me. --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? >From homework help to love advice, Yahoo! Experts has your answer.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know that the lasted marriage book has been completed by Nancy Crowder and is available to purchase at the Lawrence County Archives. The time period covered is 1960-1999 and is a large book. The price for the book is $35 plus shipping. The marriage book for 1818-1929 and also the one for 1924-1959 are still available at the archives also. If you wish to order any of these books you can get in touch with the archives at lcarchives@lorettotel.net. Kathy

Someone please tell me where Kidd Cemetery is located in Lawrence County. I would like to verify the burial place of Richmond Anderson Love. Thanks, Fred Love Navarre, Florida

Hi everyone, The Lawrence County Genealogical Society is now accepting queries for their Winter issue of the journal. Queries can be emailed to lcarchives@lorettotel.net and we will cut and paste them into our publication. If you are a member, the queries are free. If you are not a member and wish to send a query, after emailing the query send $2.00 to Lawrence County Genealogical Society, 218 N. Military Ave., Suite B-1, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. DEADLINE FOR QUERIES: Monday November 6. The society publishes a 40 page journal filled with family histories, original records (wills, tax lists, Bible records, etc.), queries, book reviews of genealogical or historical nature pertaining to Lawrence County, pictures, and much more. If you are not a member but wish to become one, the annual dues are $10 for one year, $25 for one year sustaining and $100 for lifetime. The check should be made to the Lawrence County Genealogical Society and mailed to 218 N. Military Ave., Suite B-1, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464. Our membership year runs from Sept. of one year through Aug. of the following year. When you join any time during that year, you will receive all the back issues you have missed for that year. Thanks, Kathy Niedergeses, Director Lawrence County Archives

Looking For My Kuykendalls lived briefly in Hardeman County Tn. John Kuykendall married Mary Eubanks there in 1880. It appears they migrated through AL/MS/TN to AR. My grand mother Emma Jane Kuykendall Parker b. abt 1891 was in Shelby County, TN. Millington in 1920 and in Memphis in 1926 at the time of her death. She was married to William Parker. John Kuykendall was thought to be from IL but appeared in Hardeman CO. TN in 1880 to marry Mary Eubanks from MS and in Tipton CO. on voters registration 1891. Appreciate any help or suggestions. Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com

Hello Everyone, This is my first post to the list, and it isnt a very good one. The reason being is that I am looking for my Calvin Blankenship without much to go on. I found Calvin BLankenship married to Deliah on the 1850 Texas County, MO census. Living next door to Calvin is WIlliam Blankenship and his wife, Pamela Jane. Since Calvin was only a couple of years older than William, I have to assume they are related, if not brothers, because they were the only Blankenships in TExas County at this time and they were both born in TN and both of their wives in IL (just thought that was interesting). SInce Calvin Died during the civil war (there is no record on him except a muster roll), he wasnt around when the government started asking where their parents were born. I followed Deiliah until 1880. I estimate her time of death between 1881-1883. I followed William, and he lists his parents as also being born in TN ..... although its a shot in the dark, is there anyone out there that has a link to a BLANKENSHIP's that had a son named Calvin, (who was born abt 1820-25) and/or William (b. abt.1823-1826). I do not have Calvin's parents names or their wives maiden names. I am hoping to connect them to someone who might be able to shed some light on this for me .... Thank you in advance!!!! Thank you! LuLu LeeRoy Kansas City, Missouri

Brashear, Case, Elder, Hardiman, Hasty, McFarland, Springer, Weece, Wilburn Reunion Just a reminder that Saturday is fast approaching. Don't forget Elkton Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Elkton, TN from 12-??. Bring any old photos, records etc. that you would like to share. I will have a scanner to copy them if you are willing to share. Also if you can bring a dish that would be great also. If you can't that's ok. I am looking forward to meeting all of you in person. Cathey

Does anyone research the Howard family? If so, does anyone have the name Hester L. Howard in their records? I have a missing Joseph King and I found a Joseph G. King who married Hester L. Howard in 1860 in Lawrence Co., TN. I'm trying to determine if this Joseph G. King is mine. Also, a Thomas P. Richardson was a bondsman for this marriage. I'm trying to find his connection to this Joseph G. King, also. Can anyone help? Judy Sanders

those of you researching King's should get hold of the Thomas Jefferson Barnes papers on microfilm. It consists of three rolls and sure has a lot of Kings on it. also the Caroline Crockett papers on microfilm. I have been going over them and am impressed at all the research they did on a lot of families in central Tennessee. Just throwing this in . Maxine _____________________________ Maxine Reggio 7205 NW 46th. St. Bethany, OK 73008-2317 405-789-3337 <reggio@flash.net> check out the webpage! <http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~tamara/obitswarco.html> From Warren Co. Newspapers of Tenn. "1867 thru 1934" & "1935 thru 1940" & "1910 to 1944" Obituary Books for sale - each book price $30. or two for $55.00 all three for $80.00. post paid. Mail check to above address.

I research the King name. I have found a marriage for a Joseph G. King to a Hester L. Howard in Lawrence Co., TN. in 1860. On this marriage license, a Thomas P. Richardson had signed the bond along with Joseph G. King. I was wondering what connection there was between this Thomas P. Richardson and Joseph King. I actually don't know if this Joseph G. King is my Joseph, but that's what I'm trying to find out. I was hoping to find someone that might know about the Richardson/King connection, if any. Does anyone have information about Thomas P. Richardson? Judy Sanders I

LAWS/TEAS Looking for information on the ancestors and descendants of ELIJAH LAWS, b. abt 1805, NC & wife EVELINA/EVALIN/EMYLINA, b. 1823 NC, maiden name unknown. In 1850 they were in Franklin County, AL but family was known to have resided in TN at times. Children in 1850: Elizabeth (F), age 12 b. AL American (F), age 10, b. AL James (M), age 6 b. AL Martha (F), age 4, b. AL Jane (F), age 3 b. AL Marian (M) age 1 b. AL The only one of the children on which I have information is Martha, age 4 on the 1850 Census, who is my great-grandmother. Her full name was MARTHA ASBREEN LAWS and she married FRANCIS MARION TEAS 7 July 1865, Lawrence County, TN (His second wife was Martha Jane Green, m. 11 Apr 1897, also in Lawrence County, TN.) MARTHA ASBREEN LAWS TEAS d. 31 Aug 1892 in Maury County, TN. I would appreciate any information on this family. Billie M. Goldwire BGoldwire@aol.com

I am descended from Aaron Comer, who came to Lawrence County, TN with his mother, Susannah Belew Comer and other children. Susannah was the widow of Daniel Comer, whose will was filed in 1825 in Union County, South Carolina. Besides Aaron, the children were Sarah, Mary (Polly), Rosannah, and Jesse Comer. According to another researcher, James Comer’s widow, Rachel Powers Comer, and her children William and Elizabeth Comer also came to Lawrence County, as Rachel died in Lawrence County in 1865. Neither the James Comer researcher or I know who James and Daniel’s parents were, or what relation between the two (James and Daniel Comer). My Aaron Comer had sons named Robert (my line), Daniel, William, and Thomas, as well as four daughters, Susan (Sallie), Sarah, Mary J. and Rosa E. Comer. Is there a descendant from one of these above who might know the parents of Daniel Comer and James Comer of Union County, South Carolina -- were these two brothers or cousins? To complicate matters, there are two Daniel Comers (same age bracket) on the 1820 Census of Union County, each with male and female children. Mary Comer Hartsell

Seeking Revolutionary War re-enactors in the area of Wayne & Lawrence Counties in TN for family reunion in September of 2001. Reunion is being held in Lawrenceburg. Thanks, Donna