I have a copy of the original Tennessee Death Certificate for the following person: Name: Rosie Jane (Ledford) Matlock Age at Death: 51 Race: White Date of Birth: June 21, 1865 in McNairy County, TN. Date of Death: June 21, 1916 in McNairy County, TN. Parents Names: J. B. Ledford; mother not listed If anyone would like a copy of the certificate, please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net I would be glad to share: In Christ, Melissa Barker Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian RAOGK Volunteer Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Counties Will Do Tennessee Document Searches and Some Kentucky Document Searches WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

Jim, The Plunk and Brown families also married into the same McCann, Brinkley, Houston, and Rogers families I discussed. Rondina P. Muncy Grapevine, Texas

Dave, you may know enuff about the early days to know what happened to the RUTH family. They lived near the Plunk family. They were Ruth in 1850 and missspelled to ROOTH in the 1860 census. Elizabeth maried a Brown but they also disappeared. Gal said they didn't any show up in the Bethel Springs cemetery. Adam Ruth is n the mortality schedule for 1850, he moved his family from Edgefield SC 1st Those on the Lowrance family surely know that either the mother or the grandmother was surely a CAIN On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:38:07 -0700 "Dave Johnston" <djohnston@byu.net> writes: > Jim, > > Another family of German descent, the Plunks, moved into Madison > Co., and > McNairy Co., TN about the same time from Lincoln Co., NC. You may > want to > focus on the Lowrance families of early Lincoln Co., NC as you > search for > the origins of your gggrandfather Cain LOWRANCE. > > Dave Johnston > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "J R" <jra1100444@hotmail.com> > To: <TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:37 PM > Subject: LOWRANCE > > > >I am looking for information about my GG-Grandfather, Elcairey Cain > > >LOWRANCE. > > > > He was born in NC on 1 Jan 1826. When he was about 18 months old, > he and > > his family moved to TN. I believe that it was McNairy County, > TN. > > > > By 1850, Cain was living in Burnsville, Tishomingo, MS. Cain > married > > Martha Louiza Patrick on 15 March 1866. He died in Kerrville, > Kerr, TX on > > 20 Nov 1889. > > > > I have information on Martha, his wife, but any information about > Cain or > > the Lowrance family will be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jim > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on > how to > > get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement > > > > ______________________________ > > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > USGenWeb Census records on line > http://www.rootsweb.com/~cenfiles/ > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and > the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 > months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > >

Jim, Another family of German descent, the Plunks, moved into Madison Co., and McNairy Co., TN about the same time from Lincoln Co., NC. You may want to focus on the Lowrance families of early Lincoln Co., NC as you search for the origins of your gggrandfather Cain LOWRANCE. Dave Johnston ----- Original Message ----- From: "J R" <jra1100444@hotmail.com> To: <TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:37 PM Subject: LOWRANCE >I am looking for information about my GG-Grandfather, Elcairey Cain >LOWRANCE. > > He was born in NC on 1 Jan 1826. When he was about 18 months old, he and > his family moved to TN. I believe that it was McNairy County, TN. > > By 1850, Cain was living in Burnsville, Tishomingo, MS. Cain married > Martha Louiza Patrick on 15 March 1866. He died in Kerrville, Kerr, TX on > 20 Nov 1889. > > I have information on Martha, his wife, but any information about Cain or > the Lowrance family will be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Jim > > _________________________________________________________________ > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to > get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement > > ______________________________

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 1, 2006 COLEIGH MICHELLE GLADISH, age 17, of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 27, 2006, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a Senior at McNairy Central High School, a member of the First Baptist Church in Selmer, and a member of the MCHS Choir and Jazz Cats. Miss Gladish was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Gladish; and gr-grandparents, E. T. and Elma Gladish and Carl and Delphia Milender. She is survived by her mother, Debra Lynn Matlock Gladish of Selmer; aunts, Amanda Matlock, Teresa Jones and Wanda Vires; an uncle, Blake Matlock; her boyfriend, Justin Wayne Lemons; and grandparents Katherine Matlock and Lonnie (Pee Wee) Matlock, both of Selmer, William Cleston Gladish of Morris Chapel and Mollie Monday of Counce, TN. Services were at 3 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 30th, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Phil Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in Falcon Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were her fellow Jazz Cats members. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. .................. LATOSHA LOUISE SHRUM was born Nov. 18, 1988, in Flint, Michigan. She was a Senior at McNairy Central High School, where she served as President of TGIG, and was a member of Jazz Cats, Madriglas, Drama Club and the National Honor Society. Latosha departed this life on Jan. 27, 2006, in Selmer, TN, at the age of 17 years, 2 months and 9 days. She is survived by her mother Tammy Lingo and companion Jeremy of Morrice, MI; her father Dan Shrum of Owossi, MI; a brother Danny Ray and fiancee Jess of Selmer, TN, an aunt, Misti Walk of Selmer; an uncle, Eric Walk of Selmer, cousins Shawntay, Riah, and Meghan Walk; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Sharon and Dennie Olsen of Selmer; maternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Don and Judy Lingo of Corunna, MI; maternal gr-grandmother, Laura Anderson of Owossi, MI; paternal grandparents, Ben and Linda Shrum of Owossi; paternal gr-grandmother, Ruth Crenshaw of Bloomfield, MI. Services were on Mon., Jan. 30th, at 1 p.m. at Shackelford Funeral Home in Selmer, TN, with Mike Holloway officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Vinson Cemetery at Stantonville, TN. .................. ANNIE SUE NAYLOR ROBERTS, age 64 of Selmer, TN, passed away on Jan. 28, 2006, at her residence. She was a retired bank teller from BancorpSouth, and a member of the Second Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her father, Carl Naylor. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Lynch Naylor of Henderson, TN; her husband, Wayne Roberts of Selmer; one daughter, Dana Marik of Germantown, TN; one son, Robbie Roberts and wife Denise of Houston, TX; six sisters, Willodean Whitaker of Selmer, Doris Weaver, Joyce Beecham, Glenda Wilson, Kay Middleton, and Devena Frank, all of Henderson; three brothers, Frank Naylor and Ronald Naylor, both of Henderson, and Gary Naylor of St. Louis, MO; and five grandchildren, Siobhan Roberts, Jared Roberts, Kyle Roberts, Nicole Roberts and Andrew Marik. Services were at 11 a.m. on Tues., Jan. 31st, at Second Baptist Church in Selmer with Tony Polk and Blake Carroll officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Pallbearers were Frank Naylor, Gary Naylor, Ronald Naylor, Roy Weaver, Joe Whitaker and Marion Whitaker. Memorials may be directed to Second Baptist Church or Susan R Kohen Breast Cancer Research Center. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. .................. ABBIE JEWELL HUGGINS, age 83, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Jan. 12, 2006, at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, TN. She was a retired production worker and attended Christian Assembly Pentecostal Church in Adamsville. Mrs. Huggins was proceeded in death by her parents, Joe and Etta Yarbro, and husband, Cazie Huggins. She is survived by two daughter, Faye Rowsey and husband Johnny of Savannah and Pat Russell and husband Ernest of Selmer, TN; one son, Ronald Huggins and wife Cindy of Adamsville; three grandchildren, Vickie Littlejohn and husband Ronnie of Selmer, Diane Landreth and husband Eddie of Adamsville, and Tina Frazier and husband Mark of Savannah; six gr-grandchildren, Mistie Littlejohn and Krake Littlejohn of Selmer, Ashley Fralix and husband Jermaine and Seth Landreth, all of Adamsville, and Brooke Frazier and Colby Frazier of Savannah; and one step-son, Timmy Stanfield. Services were at 1 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 14th, at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Adamsville with Malcolm George and W. D. McCollum officiating. Burial followed in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery in Savannah. Pallbearers were Ronnie Littlejohn, Drake Littlejohn, Mark Frazier, Eddie Landreth, Seth Landreth and Jermaine Fralix. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. .................. FREDA ANN BROWDER, age 58 of Decaturville, TN, entered into eternal rest on Fri., Jan. 17, 2006, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was an active member of Center Point Holiness Church and she was a minister of the gospel for 42 years. Mrs. Browder was the daughter of the late Bud and Gertrude Tucker Phillips, and was predeceased by a sister, Jo Ann Phillips. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, James Edward Browder; one daughter, Lone Martin (Darren) of Milledgeville, TN; five sons, Randle Browder (Michelle), Billy Browder (Mecca), Phillip Browder (Becky) all of Decaturville, Joey Browder (Amanda) of Savannah, and Brandon Browder (Lisa) of Jacks Creek, TN; four sisters, Kinda Jackson, Linda Moss, Judy McClain, all of Decaturville, Carolyn Paige of Mississippi; a brother Don Phillips of Adamsville, TN; fifteen grandchildren. Funeral service was at Gary's Chapel Pentecostal Church in Decaturville at 3 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 29th, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Reed's Chapel Funeral Homes were in charge of arrangements. .................. LESSIE LAIN POUNDS, age 89 of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Jan. 29, 2006, at her home. She was a member of the Mt. Sharon Presbyterian Church and a homemaker. Ms. Pounds was preceded in death by her parents, Asa and Willie Nixon Lain; one daughter, Anita Gail Pounds; and two sons, Don and Winston Pounds. She is survived by one daughter, Regenia Smith and husband David of Adamsville; one son, Carlos G. Pounds of Blytheville, AR; four grandchildren, Robert Pounds of Anchorage, AK, Laura Pounds of Monette, AR, Cory Pounds of Manila, AR, and Bridget Kiestler of Bethel Springs, TN; and nine gr-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. on Mon., Jan. 30th, at Mt. Shorn Presbyterian Church in Adamsville with Jeff Carter and Mike Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Pounds Cemetery n Selmer, TN. Pallbearers were Cory Pounds, Tim Flannigan, Kenneth Kiestler, Shane Flannigan, Joe Dan Humphries and Greg Martin. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. .................. REV. ROOSEVELT IRONS, JR., age 75 of Michie, TN, passed away on Jan. 23, 2006, at McNairy County Health Care Center. He made a confession in Christ at an early age and united with the Saulters Chapel Christian Methodist Church in Acton, TN, where he was a faithful member, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, a Steward, a Trustee and President of the Sand Hill Burial Association. He attended school in McNairy County, TN and was a retired employee of Coca-Cola Bottling Works in Corinth, MS. He was called into the ministry on June 10, 1979. Rev. Irons was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Sr. and Pearl Irons, one son, Charles Irons, two sisters, Dorothy Westbrooks and Stella Swinney, and four brothers, John H., Jimmy, George, and Jessie Irons. He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Irons; four daughters, Earnestine Owens (John), Delois Luster (Danny), Shirley Pruitt (William), and Melody Greer; one son, Gerry Irons (Pearlene); one sister, Annie Pittman; and two brothers, Robert Irons (Della and Clyde Irons (Monia) Services were at 1 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 27th, at Saulters Chapel CME Church with Bishop Thomas L. Hoyt, Jr. officiating. Burial followed in St. Rest Cemetery. Patterson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. .................. END Have A Great Day! Barbara

May not be any help Jim, but my cuz who is a Cain tracked some of her kin to Burnsville. There is a Cain conected to a Shook family in the 1900 or 1910 census because they were neighbors to my gran dad Henry Clay Moore. There are still some Shooks in the Belmont MS area. They are an old time family there 1st On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:37:01 -0600 "J R" <jra1100444@hotmail.com> writes: > I am looking for information about my GG-Grandfather, Elcairey Cain > LOWRANCE. > > He was born in NC on 1 Jan 1826. When he was about 18 months old, > he and > his family moved to TN. I believe that it was McNairy County, TN. > > By 1850, Cain was living in Burnsville, Tishomingo, MS. Cain > married Martha > Louiza Patrick on 15 March 1866. He died in Kerrville, Kerr, TX on > 20 Nov > 1889. > > I have information on Martha, his wife, but any information about > Cain or > the Lowrance family will be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Jim > > _________________________________________________________________ > On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on > how to > get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > USGenWeb Archives > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and > the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 > months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > >

I am looking for information about my GG-Grandfather, Elcairey Cain LOWRANCE. He was born in NC on 1 Jan 1826. When he was about 18 months old, he and his family moved to TN. I believe that it was McNairy County, TN. By 1850, Cain was living in Burnsville, Tishomingo, MS. Cain married Martha Louiza Patrick on 15 March 1866. He died in Kerrville, Kerr, TX on 20 Nov 1889. I have information on Martha, his wife, but any information about Cain or the Lowrance family will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jim _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >TNMCNAIR-D Digest Volume 06 : Issue 6 > >Today's Topics: > #1 Research Data [RMccane@aol.com] > #2 HARRIS/HESTER/BRADSHAW/HICKS/SIMS [RMccane@aol.com] > >Administrivia: >To unsubscribe from TNMCNAIR-D, send a message to > > TNMCNAIR-D-request@rootsweb.com > >that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > >and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software >requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > >______________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > Research Data > From: > RMccane@aol.com > Date: > Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:05:05 EST > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > >I am planning a research triip to McNairy County later this spring. Can >someone tell me whether the pre-Civil War Probate; Land and Marriage records >have survived for this county? > >Thanks, >Ron in Illinois > >______________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Subject: > HARRIS/HESTER/BRADSHAW/HICKS/SIMS > From: > RMccane@aol.com > Date: > Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:27:40 EST > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > To: > TNMCNAIR-L@rootsweb.com > > >My ancestor, ISAAC HARRIS was a Private in Company A of the U.S. 6th Calvary >Regiment also called the 1st West Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Company A was >organized at Bethel, McNairy County, Tennessee on August 11, 1862. ISAAC >HARRIS at age 23 enlisted on that date. ISAAC HARRIS died while in the >service on June 7, 1863. > >Based on his Civil War Pension Records ISAAC HARRIS was born in Hardeman >County, Tennessee on March 21, 1837. He was married to MINERVA BRADSHAW in >McNairy County, Tennessee on March 4, 1856. > >Based on the information provided in by the Census of 1860 for District #2 ( >P. O. Rose Creek), McNairy County, Tennessee, on page 50; ISAAC (age 23) >and MINERVA HARRIS (age 23)and their young children were residing in Dwelling # >365. Also residing in this household was KAZAH SIMS (age 62), mother of >MINERVA. > >Based on the information provided in the Census of 1850 for Second District >of McNairy County; Dwelling #755; KIZA SIMS (as mentioned in 1860 Census >above) age 50, is listed as head of household consisting of children SARAH SIMS, >age 20; DAVID SIMS, age 18; WALKER SIMS, age 16; and MANERVA SIMS (as >mentioned in 1860 Census above) age 12. > >Possibly you have noticed an apparent discrepancy here. I have previously >mentioned that MINERVA BRADSHAW was the wife of ISAAC HARRIS and yet in the >Census of 1850, she is known( at least by the Census taker) as "MANERVA SIMS." >I am reasonable confident that MINERVA'S maiden name was BRADSHAW based on >the Fayette County, Illinois marriage applications of two of her daughters >who refer to her maiden name as BRADSHAW in their marriage applcations. The >obvious explanation being that KEZIAH, mother of MINERVA BRADSHAW, was first >married to MINERVA'S father, MR. BRADSHAW, who was out of the picture at some >point after 1838 when Minerva was born at which time KEZIAH married a MR. SIMS, >who in turn was also gone by the Census of 1850. > >THIS IS RIDDLE #1 THAT I NEED TO SOLVE: I NEED TO IDENTIFY MR. BRADSHAW AND >MR. SIMS, HUSBANDS OF KEZIAH > >Referring back to the Census of 1850 in the household headed by KEZIAH SIMS >was "SARAH SIMS", age 20. This "SARAH" was married in about 1856 in McNairy >County, Tennessee to ALLEN Y. HESTER. Allen, age 28, and Sarah, age 28, >Hester and their children are found in the Census of 1860 in District #3 of >McNairy County on page 67. > >Now back to the beginning. Shortly after the death of ISAAC HARRIS in 1863, >his young widow, MINERVA along with her four young children move to FAYETTE >COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Going to Illinois with her is sister, SARAH and her >husband ALLEN HESTER. > >THIS IS RIDDLE #2: WHO IS ALLEN HESTER AND WHY DID THESE FOLKS SUDDENLY UP >AND MOVE HUNDREDS OF MILES AWAY TO FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS? > >After these families migrate to FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS in 1863, the young >MINERVA (BRADSHAW) HARRIS, widow of ISAAC HARRIS, marries JAMES WASHINGTON >HICKS, himself also recently a widower with a small child. JAMES WASHINGTON >HICKS is the son of CLAYBOURNE and LURENA (BULTER) HICKS of CARROLL COUNTY, >TENNESSEE. MINERVA has a daughter in 1867 by JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS and she >dies shortly thereafter. > >Living next door to JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS during the Census of 1870 for >Fayette County, Illinois is THE FAMILY OF ALLEN HESTER. But wait, SARAH, sister >of MINERVA and wife of ALLEN HESTER, has subsequently divorced ALLEN HESTER >and is now married to JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS. > >The only reason that I bring up the relationship that these two sisters had >with JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS is because there are some researchers who state >that KEZIAH, mother of MINERVA and SARAH, WAS ALSO THE WIDOW OF ELIJAH B. HICKS >who was supposed to have died in McNairy county in 1838. Since apprarently >the McNairy County Probate Records, prior to the Civil War, have been >destroyed possibly we may never know the answer to these questions. > >DO ANY OF THESE FOLKS RING A BELL WITH ANY OF YOU READERS WHO ARE STILL WITH >ME AND HAVE WADED THROUGH THIS MESS? > >Ron in Illinois > > Just about the only early records of that time are some deeds - they were in a deed book at a lawyer's office when the courthouse burned. We were just in McNairy Co. last week - just looking as areas where the family lived. Someone on the list a year or so ago had recommended< I think< Hagy's Catfish Hotel. We had lunch there - pretty good, and got to watch a tug and barges go by on the river. It is next to an amazing store -Shiloh Relics - which is, in turn, just north of the battlefield park. good luck in your search. Nancy Blackwell

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Feb. 8, 2006 RICHARD BARNES of Adamsville, TN, was born on Mar. 14, 1921, in Hardin County, TN, the son of the late James and Martha Cordelia Alexander Barnes. Mr. Barnes was united in marriage to the former Sue Arnold, who preceded him in death. He worked as a farmer and in construction. Mr. Barnes was of Baptist belief. He departed this life on Feb. 4, 2006, at Hardin County Nursing Home at the age of 84 years, 10 months, and 21 days. In addition to his parents and wife, Sue Arnold Barnes he was preceded in death by two sisters, Osie Miller and Nola Crumby, and four brothers, Claude, Marvin, Truman and James Robert Barnes. Services were held on Mon., Feb. 6th, at 11 a.m. in the Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, TN with Billy Barnes officiating. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah were in charge of arrangements. ................. THOMAS WADE MCBRIDE, age 95 of Selmer, TN, passed away on Feb. 4, 2006, at Lynnfield Place in Selmer. He was a retired salesman, director of McNairy County Elections Commission for 15 years, a lifetime member of the Selmer Lions Club, a charter member of the Board of Directions of the McNairy County Farm Bureau, and a member of the Selmer First United Methodist Church. Mr. McBride was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. and Mattie Hunt McBride; his wife, Pauline Thacker McBride; one son, Victor Glenn McBride; one daughter-in-law, Junelle Johnson McBride; one sister, Oaunita McBride; and one brother, Willie Irak McBride. He is survived by one daughter, Alice Wade Thrasher of Selmer; one daughter-in-law, Anita Johnson, McBride of Jackson, TN; one brother, John Wallace McBride of Franklin, TN; four grandchildren, Karen Channell of Selmer, Kathryn Fitzmaurice of Glen Burnie, MD, Kristen Tudman of Sherrill, NY, and Trevor Wade Thrasher of Wilmington, OH, and seven gr-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 8th, at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Pilcher officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Any memorials may be directed to the Selmer First United Methodist Church. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. .................. ELAINE (POLLY) HICKS KING, age 81 of Burnsville, MS, passed away on Feb. 4, 2006, at Tishomingo Manor in Iuka. She was a member of Moore's Schoolhouse Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents, Arlie Marshall and Amy Skelton Hicks; her husband, Warren D. King; four sons, Dwight, Dennis, Richard, and Gary King; one sister, Lorraine Nederstat; and one brother, Cecil Hiscks. She is survived by five daughters, Janet Williams of Selmer, TN, Diane Kirk and husband Terry of Pocahontas, TN, Rhonda Kiestler and husband Steve of Bethel Springs, TN, Nancy Odom and husband Ronnie and Lisa Rorie and husband Earnest, both of Burnsville, MS; one son, Roger King and wife Doris of Selmer; one sister Jo Ellen Kirby and husband Billy Joe of Adamsville; sixteen grandchildren and 20 gr-grandchildren. Services were at 11 a.m. on Tues., Feb. 7th, at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Cull officiating. Burial followed in Moore's Schoolhouse Cemetery in Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of arrangements. .................. Have A Great Day! Barbara

My ancestor, ISAAC HARRIS was a Private in Company A of the U.S. 6th Calvary Regiment also called the 1st West Tennessee Cavalry Regiment. Company A was organized at Bethel, McNairy County, Tennessee on August 11, 1862. ISAAC HARRIS at age 23 enlisted on that date. ISAAC HARRIS died while in the service on June 7, 1863. Based on his Civil War Pension Records ISAAC HARRIS was born in Hardeman County, Tennessee on March 21, 1837. He was married to MINERVA BRADSHAW in McNairy County, Tennessee on March 4, 1856. Based on the information provided in by the Census of 1860 for District #2 ( P. O. Rose Creek), McNairy County, Tennessee, on page 50; ISAAC (age 23) and MINERVA HARRIS (age 23)and their young children were residing in Dwelling # 365. Also residing in this household was KAZAH SIMS (age 62), mother of MINERVA. Based on the information provided in the Census of 1850 for Second District of McNairy County; Dwelling #755; KIZA SIMS (as mentioned in 1860 Census above) age 50, is listed as head of household consisting of children SARAH SIMS, age 20; DAVID SIMS, age 18; WALKER SIMS, age 16; and MANERVA SIMS (as mentioned in 1860 Census above) age 12. Possibly you have noticed an apparent discrepancy here. I have previously mentioned that MINERVA BRADSHAW was the wife of ISAAC HARRIS and yet in the Census of 1850, she is known( at least by the Census taker) as "MANERVA SIMS." I am reasonable confident that MINERVA'S maiden name was BRADSHAW based on the Fayette County, Illinois marriage applications of two of her daughters who refer to her maiden name as BRADSHAW in their marriage applcations. The obvious explanation being that KEZIAH, mother of MINERVA BRADSHAW, was first married to MINERVA'S father, MR. BRADSHAW, who was out of the picture at some point after 1838 when Minerva was born at which time KEZIAH married a MR. SIMS, who in turn was also gone by the Census of 1850. THIS IS RIDDLE #1 THAT I NEED TO SOLVE: I NEED TO IDENTIFY MR. BRADSHAW AND MR. SIMS, HUSBANDS OF KEZIAH Referring back to the Census of 1850 in the household headed by KEZIAH SIMS was "SARAH SIMS", age 20. This "SARAH" was married in about 1856 in McNairy County, Tennessee to ALLEN Y. HESTER. Allen, age 28, and Sarah, age 28, Hester and their children are found in the Census of 1860 in District #3 of McNairy County on page 67. Now back to the beginning. Shortly after the death of ISAAC HARRIS in 1863, his young widow, MINERVA along with her four young children move to FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Going to Illinois with her is sister, SARAH and her husband ALLEN HESTER. THIS IS RIDDLE #2: WHO IS ALLEN HESTER AND WHY DID THESE FOLKS SUDDENLY UP AND MOVE HUNDREDS OF MILES AWAY TO FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS? After these families migrate to FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS in 1863, the young MINERVA (BRADSHAW) HARRIS, widow of ISAAC HARRIS, marries JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS, himself also recently a widower with a small child. JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS is the son of CLAYBOURNE and LURENA (BULTER) HICKS of CARROLL COUNTY, TENNESSEE. MINERVA has a daughter in 1867 by JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS and she dies shortly thereafter. Living next door to JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS during the Census of 1870 for Fayette County, Illinois is THE FAMILY OF ALLEN HESTER. But wait, SARAH, sister of MINERVA and wife of ALLEN HESTER, has subsequently divorced ALLEN HESTER and is now married to JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS. The only reason that I bring up the relationship that these two sisters had with JAMES WASHINGTON HICKS is because there are some researchers who state that KEZIAH, mother of MINERVA and SARAH, WAS ALSO THE WIDOW OF ELIJAH B. HICKS who was supposed to have died in McNairy county in 1838. Since apprarently the McNairy County Probate Records, prior to the Civil War, have been destroyed possibly we may never know the answer to these questions. DO ANY OF THESE FOLKS RING A BELL WITH ANY OF YOU READERS WHO ARE STILL WITH ME AND HAVE WADED THROUGH THIS MESS? Ron in Illinois

I am planning a research triip to McNairy County later this spring. Can someone tell me whether the pre-Civil War Probate; Land and Marriage records have survived for this county? Thanks, Ron in Illinois

I don't have hardly anything on my Andersons. Is there anyone out there related or that knows anything on them please? I did find out this information: Sisters: Amanda M. Anderson, born @ 1845 in TN Isabella Josephine Anderson, born 1851 in TN Their parents were born in South Carolina. I found this record and it is the only one I can find that is close to their records: 1850 Dist 12, McNairy Co. TN Joseph Anderson, age 53 Born S.C. Nancy A. Sanders, age "57" or 37, born S.C. Children: (All born in TN) Samuel Anderson, age 16 Margaret Anderson, age 10 Amanda Anderson, age 8 Joseph Anderson, age 6 Betsey Anderson, age 4 Sinai or Susan Anderson, age 1 B. Elvis Hulleberg

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 14, 2005 PHILLIP LYNN MULDER, age 47, of Stantonville, TN passed away on Dec. 7, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a member of West Shiloh Baptist Church, and a logger and truck driver. Mr. Mulder was preceded in death by his mother, Florence Marie Mulder. He is survived by his father, Willis Earl Mulder of Stantonville; his former wife, Mary Ellen Rice Thomas of Taylor, MI; two sons, Phillip Earl Mulder and Michael William Rice, both of Taylor, MI; one sister Sandra Cromwell of Savannah, TN; and two brothers, Bobby Mulder of Savannah and Dennis Mulder of Cookeville, TN. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 10th, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Davidson officiating. Burial Followed in West Shiloh Cemetery in Stantonville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. ELMER CLAY SHELTON, age 80, of Ramer, TN passed away on Dec. 10, 2005, at his residence. He was a farmer, sawmill worker, and a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by his parents, John G. and Ethel Clara Bell Shelton; his wife, Dorothy Shelton; one brother, Leslie Clarence Shelton; and one son, Richard Devers. He is survived by four daughters, Julia Steward and Shelia Howell, both of Chewalla, Patricia Butler of Guys, TN, Loretta Crum of Corinth, MS; two sons, Ronnie and Keith Shelton, both of Chewalla; four sisters, Mattie Whitaker of Michie, TN, Edith McClain of Holly Spring, MS, and Johnnie Rushing and Metra King, both of Southaven, MS; three brothers, Willie Shelton of Ramer, and Grover Shelton of Norco, CA; eight grandchildren and fifteen gr-grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 12th, in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Doyle officiating. Burial Followed in Henry Cemetery in Corinth, MS. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. JAMES M. "JIMMY" LOFTON, age 60, of Walnut, MS, died Dec. 1, 2005, in Raymond, MS The husband of Brenda LaQuita Cox Lofton, who survives, he worked in aviation research and development. Mr. Lofton was born Apr. 6, 1945 in Clarksdale, MS, son of the late Morris and Eula Mae Haley Lofton. He was raided in Middleton, TN and lived in Memphis, TN for several years before returning to Walnut, MS to make his home in 1973. Mr. Lofton was a 31-year charter member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a continual witness for the Lord. He was active in children's and prison ministries and founded the aviation ministry "Wings for Christ" in 1978. Mr. Lofton knew people all over the world from his aviation missions. He flew supplies and work teams in to build orphanages and schools and helped missionaries move in and out of the field Services were at 11 a.m. on Fri., Dec. 9th, at Calvary Baptist Church with John Hunter and Shane Scott officiating. Burial was in Middleton City Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. In addition to his wife, whom he married in 1965, he is survived by one daughter, Leah Lofton Everett and her husband, Les of Ramer, TN; one son, James Lofton, Jr. of Middleton; two brothers, John Edward Lofton of Walnut, and Otis Henry of Somerville, TN and his wife and daughter, Lynn and Emily; one grandchild, Ericka Shawn King; mother-in-law, Juantia Cox of Middleton; brother-in-law, Jackie Cox and his wife and daughters, Cathy, Andrea, Layne and Courtney. Memorials may be directed to Calvary Baptist Church Children's Ministry or the Gideon's International. .............. INETHA PLUNK HUDSON ROACH, of Reagan, TN, was born in McNairy County Tennessee, on June 10, 1923, the daughter of the late William Jefferson and Lessie Meldred Browder Plunk. She was united in marriage to Taft Hudson and Lonnie Roach, both of whom have preceded her in death. ...Mrs. Roach worked for various factories. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church and a member of the Red Hat Club. She departed this life on Dec. 6, 2005, at the Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, TN at the age of 82. Mrs. Roach is survived by two daughters, Karen Woodard of Reagan and Jimmie Tucker of Enville, TN; five sons, Kenneth Hudson of Sardis, TN, Larry Hudson of Reagan, W. T. Hudson of Adamsville, Jerry Hudson of Beech Bluff, TN, and Dwight Hudson of Lexington, TN; three step-sons, James Roach of Reagan, and Ted and Frank Roach of Enville; one sister Vinnie Zachary of Middleton, TN; twenty-five grandchildren and fifty-two gr-grandchildren. Services were held on Thurs., Dec 8th, at 1 p.m., in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Savannah, TN with Jerry Gibbs and Lonnie Tucker officiating. Burial Followed in Union Hill Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. KATHLEEN DANCER TEAGUE, age 88, of Bartlett, TN and formerly of Ramer, TN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2005, at Kings, Daughters & Sons Nursing Home in Bartlett. She was a member of the Bartlett Baptist Church and a book-binder for Austin Hennon Book Bindery. Mrs. Teague was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ira Smith Dancer; her husband, Buford L. Teague; three sisters, Susie Prather, Mary Nell Payne, and Gladys Kinchen; and three brothers, Loffie Dancer, Lloyd Dancer, and Lyde Dancer. She is survived by one sister Essie Hill of Barlett. Services were at 11 a.m. on Mon., Dec. 12th, at Memphis Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Priest officiating. Burial Followed in Ramer Cemetery in Ramer, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. Have A Great Day! Barbara

ANNIVERSARIES Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Sept. 28, 2005 60th Anniversary The family of Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Smith would like to congratulate them. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 24, 2005. Where were married in Corinth, MS, in 1945. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct. 19, 2005 60th Anniversary Billy R. Strain and Reva Morris Colston were married on Oct. 22, 1945, in Corinth, MS. They are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They are originally from Finger, TN, but now reside in Indiana. Billy retired from Bendix in South Bend after 30 years, and Reva retired from Bilmore Hair Styling after 17 years in Osceola. They have four children, Kenneth Strain and Delin Dillion of New Port Richey, FL, Kary Ernsberger in Elkhart, IN and foster son, David Chastain of Warsaw; ten grandchildren and nine gr-grandchildren. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Oct. 26, 2005 50th Anniversary Billy D Frye and Jewell Miller Frye will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Oct. 31, 2005. They moved to Mishawaka, IN, where he worked for Uniroyal Rubber Co. before he retired in 1988. They then moved back to Finger, TN were they now reside. They have one son, Steve Frye, and two grandsons, who live in Searcy, AR 69th Years Together Kirk and Mary Mace Boleyn of Adamsville, TN were united in marriage on Oct. 17, 1936. They have 4 children - Shirley Wright of Adamsville, Joann Spears of Adamsville, Phillip Boleyn of Kansas City, MO, and Terry Boleyn of Adamsville. Kirk and Mary have 10 grandchildren and 14 gr-grandchildren. Happy 69th Anniversary to the happy couple. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 7, 2005 25th Anniversary Jason, Melanie, Brylee, and Mollie Shelby & Holly, Chris, and Sekontra Sims, would like to invite you to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary and vow renewal ceremony. The celebration is taking place on Dec. 10, 2005, at 2 p.m. at The Pentecostals of Bethel Springs with Rev. Jeff Young officiating and reception to follow. The couple was married on Dec. 5, 1980. 50th Anniversary Russell and Jennie Daniel of Adamsville, TN celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on Nov. 12k 1955. Congratulation! Love You lots your family. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Dec. 14, 2005 50th Anniversary Mr. Frank Whitman and Miss Annie Mae Weaver were united in Holy Matrimony in Tippah County, MS, Dec. 24, 1955, by Rev. Dewayne Whitman. This year, they celebrate 50 years of marriage. Their daughters, Vickie, Sherry, Lorie, and Cristi invite you to join them in celebration on Sun., Dec. 18, 2005 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Selmer. We would be honored by your presence at this special occasion. We are requesting no gifts, please. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 65th Anniversary Estel and Ruth Forsyth celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 1, 2006. E. L. "Johnny" and Ruth have 6 girls. Gail Lafferty of Nashville, TN, Judy Turner of Selmer, TN, Carolyn Bowers of Selmer, Sandra Singleton of Jackson, TN, Connie Hurst of Little Rock, AR, and Dorothy Heath of Selmer. They also have 15 grandchildren and 23 gr-grandchildren. Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 60th Anniversary Quinice & Leo Tull, congratulation on your 60th Wedding Anniversary, Jan. 12, 1946 - Jan. 12 2006 50th Anniversary The Children and grandchildren of Shirley and William Ell Cupples invite you to join them as they celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of their parents and grandparents, Sunday the 22nd of January 2006. A renewal of vows ceremony is at 2 p.m. followed by a reception 2:30 - 4 p.m. at Union Grove Methodist Church Selmer, TN. The honor of your presence is the greatest gift of all. 50th Anniversary The four children and their spouses of Troy and Pat Brumbelow, surprised them with a 50th Anniversary Party on Dec. 17, 2006 at Ramer Civic Center. They married Dec. 24, 1955, at Corinth, MS They moved away from 1955 to 1975. Troy served in the Navy for 20 years. They moved back in 1975. Troy became an appliance repairman. Pat retired from Southwest Human Resource Agency in 2003. They have four children and eight grandchildren and one step-gr-grandchild. The children and their spouses are: Sherry & David Emery of Birmingham, AL Ruth & Randal Brumbelow of Ramer, TN Barbara & Bill Hamilton of Mt. Pleasant, TN Melissa & Robert Brumbelow of Colorado Springs, CO Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Jan. 25, 2006 60th Anniversary Charles and Beatrice Tackett Lee celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home on Jan. 18, 2006. They enjoyed a brunch given by their sons and families. The Lees were high school sweethearts and carried on a letter writing romance while Charles served nearly three years in Europe during the War. The were later married by a Justice of the Peace in Corinth, MS. Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Nov. 2, 2005 DOMINIC MICHAEL CONGIARDO, age 54, of Jackson, TN, passed away on Oct. 24, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a professional musician and a member of the Catholic Church Mr. Congiardo was preceded in death by his mother Josephine Saverino Congiardo. He is survived by his father, Frank Congiardo, Sr. of Jackson; his former spouse, Kathy Collins of Southaven, MS; one daughter, Crystal Congiardo of Horn Lake, MS; one son, Michael Congiardo of Foley, AL; one sister Theresa Stover and husband Greg of Medon, TN; one brother, Frank Congiardo and wife Pat of Selmer, TN; and one half-brother Sam Congiardo of Jackson. Private graveside services were at 3 p.m. on Wed., Oct 26th, in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Ramer, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. MARY NELL JOHNSON REYNOLDS, age 79 of Ramer, TN, passed away on Oct. 30, 2005, at McNairy County Health Care Center. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Reynolds was preceded in death by her parents, Marley Andrew and Laura Mae Teague; her husband, William Cletis Reynolds; three sisters, Dorothy Plunk, Marlene Mathis, and Gerlene Stanford; and three brothers, Preston Johnson, Estel Johnson, and George Johnson. She is survived by five daughters, Martha Nell Hardin and Debbie Jernigan of Selmer, TN, and Loretta Petty, Andrea Griswell, and Sherry Poindexter of Ramer; twelve grandchildren and fourteen gr-grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 1st, in the Shackelford Chapel in Selmer with Joy Foster officiating. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery in Ramer. Pallbearers were Todd Petty, Shane Griswell, Matt Griswell, Jason Bolen, Morris Reynolds, Don Reynolds, Dennis Biggs, and Jim Wilkes. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. DEREK ALLEN PICKETT, age 24 of Finger, TN, passed away on Oct. 28, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a welder, an avid Sportsman, and a member of the Sanford Hill Baptist Church of Henderson, TN. Mr. Pickett was preceded in death by his grandfather, J. C. Pickett. He is survived by his parents, Benny and Denise Jenkins Pickett of Finger; grandparents Doyle Jenkins of Ft. Pierce, Fl, Shirley Rowe Forbus of Adamsville, TN; his ex-wife, Casey Pickett of Eastview, TN; and one daughter, Mallory Victoria Pickett of Eastview. Services were at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Oct. 30th, in the Shackelford Chapel in Adamsville with burial in Sweet Lips Cemetery in Henderson. Pallbearers were Clint Hutcherson, Joey Lambert, Jason, Hurd, Brandon Hill, Brandon Lambert, Matthew Lipford, John Verrell, Johnathan Ward, Michael Frank and Justin Wicker. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. BARBARA INEZ ROGERS HORTON, age 85 of Selmer, TN, passed away on Oct. 28, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Horton was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin Rogers, and Edith Rogers; two sisters, Sestelee and Bernice Rogers; and one brother, Frankie Don Rogers. She is survived by her husband, Ervin A. Horton of Counce; one daughter, Sharon Horton of Santa Ana, CA; four sons, Del Horton and wife China of Michie, TN, Gary Horton of Counce, TN, Roland Horton and wife Terry, and Jeff Horton and wife Laura, all of Santa Ana, CA.; one sister, Sue Rogers; thirteen grandchildren and eight gr-grandchildren. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 1st, at Emmanuel Tabernacle Holiness Church Cemetery in Stantonville, TN with Earl Wayne Day officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. JOHN "BIG A" Anthony Melson, age 30, of Milledgeville, TN, passed away on Oct. 27, 2005 in Milledgeville. He was a logger, a member of the Selmer Moose Lodge, "Freecycle", and loved computers, R. C. cars and riding 4-wheelers. Mr. Melson is survived by his mother, Barbara English Melson of Savannah, TN; his step-father, James Montgomery of Savannah; his father, John Larry Melson of Savannah; his wife, April Kelley Melson; one daughter, Savannah Melson; one son, Johnathan Melson; and one sister Jennifer Ann Melson of Florence, AL. Services were at 3 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 31st in the Shackelford Chapel in Savannah with burial in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery in Hardin County. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer were in charge of the arrangements. .............. Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Wed., Jan. 18, 2006 ALLIE MAE ROBISON MANESS, age 95, of Finger, TN, passed away on Jan. 12, 2006, at her home. She was a member of the Rocky Knob Church, and avid gardener, and a homemaker. Mrs. Maness was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Isaiah and Mary Lilly Robison; her husband, Claud Maness; and two sisters, Edna Hampton and Eva Plunk. She is survived by two daughters, Sue Nell Frazier and husband Robert of Morris Chapel, and Glenda Moore and husband Nelson of Selmer; one son, Harold Maness and wife Janice of Finger; six grandchildren, Ronald Maness and Richard Maness of Finger, Bobby Maness of Pinson, TN, Sherry Smith of Bethel Springs, TN, Mike Moore of Selmer, TN, and Dana Moore of Nashville, TN; and five gr-grandchildren, Kevin, Leslie, Matthew, Nicholas, and Julie Smith. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. on Sun., Jan. 15th in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Evans officiating. Burial followed in Rocky Knob Cemetery in Finger. Pallbearers were Ronald Maness, Richard Maness, Bobby Maness, Mike Moore, Mark Smith, and Ricky Plunk, along with honorary pallbearer Warren Pollack. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... MERLE MARIE GRISWELL WATKINS, age 79, of Enville, TN, passed away on Jan. 11, 2006, at her home. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and a machine operator. Mrs. Watkins was preceded in death by her parents, George Daniel and Daisy Barham Griswell; her husband, Leonard Watkins; two sisters, Maudie Brown and Monie Plunk; and five brothers, Brodie, Logan, Hillard, Hallie, and Arnold Griswell. She is survived by one daughter, Edith Hunter and husband Robert of Enville; one son, Lloyd Watkins and wife Brenda of Adamsville, TN; one grandson, Andy Watkins; two gr-grandchildren, Ethan Watkins and Sarah Watkins; and eight step-grandchildren, fifteen step-gr-grandchldren, and two step-gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 14th in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Clark Culver officiating. Burial followed in the Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... ANNALEE WHEATLEY, age 83, of Henderson, TN, passed away on Jan. 14, 2006, at Tri-County Convalescent Home in Adamsville, TN. She was a member of Henderson Pentecostal Church. Mrs. Wheatley was born in Chester County, the daughter of the late Earl and Lela Lofton Morris. She attended school in Chester County and was married to J. O. Wheatley on Dec. 26, 1940. They made their home in Chester County. She worked a short time at Salant and Salant Mfg. Mr. Wheatley died in November of 1979. She is survived by one daughter, Inez Carter (Harold) of Enville, TN; two grandchildren, Diane Baker of Parson, TN, and Dana Pete of Lake Charles, LA; four gr-grandchildren, Myra Baker, Ryan Baker, Wesley Pete and Justin Pete; and one gr-gr-grandchild Gavin Baker. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 17th at Leon Johnson Funeral Home of Henderson with Rev. Sammy Bowman and Rev. Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial will follow in the Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... JOSEY NELL PEARSON CURTIS, age 79, of Ramer, TN, passed away on January 9, 2006, at McNairy County Health Care Center. She was retired from Brown Shoe, a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church, and former participant of the Senior Citizens Club. Mrs. Curtis was preceded in death by her parents, Benton Wrenn and Grace Wrenn; her first husband, Lowell William Pearson; her second husband, Jesse Curtis; and three brothers, Odell, Carmen, and James Wrenn. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Deming of Jackson, TN; five sons, Benny Pearson of Bartlett, TN, Terry Pearson of Ramer, Roger Pearson of Forsyth, GA, Tim Pearson of Jacinto, MS, and Ricky Pearson of Lawton, TN; three sisters, Rose Crocker and Madge Wilbanks, both of Memphis, TN, and Beulah Whirley of Jackson, TN; one brother, Aubrey Wrenn, and fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 11th at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Eastview, TN with Bros. Jimmy Garrett and Sammy Joe Washburn officiating. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Gravel Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... RALPH R. FERGUSON, age 63, of Hornsby, TN, passed away on Jan. 9, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Faye Armor Ferguson, and one brother, Quinton Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Faye Armor Ferguson; five sisters, Addiese Smith of Bolivar, TN, Sylvia Ingle and Annette McDaniel of Bethel Springs, and June Cox and Nadine Russom of Hornsby; and four brothers, Harmon Ferguson of Hornsby, Roger Ferguson and Lonnie Ferguson of Bethel Springs, TN, and Prentice Ferguson of Adamsville, TN. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Jan. 12th in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Roger Vandiver officiating. Burial followed in Woodville Cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... JIMMY KING, age 78, and a resident of Troy, TN, and the father of Donna Howard of Selmer, died Tues., Jan. 12, 2006 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN. Funeral services were held Fri., Jan. 13th at 10 a.m. at White Mahon Funeral Home in Troy, TN. Dr. Van Kissel officiated the services. ................... GLADYS ELIZABETH MOORE KING, age 86, Hornsby, TN, passed away on Jan. 11, 2006, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of Gooch Church of Christ and a homemaker. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Zola Smith Moore; her husband, Joe Henry King; one son, Austin King; one sister, Edie Tackett; and one brother, Herbert Moore. She is survived by three daughters, Dottie Jackson of Guys, TN, Nancy Lowry of Flippin, AR, and Elizabeth Qualls of Selmer, TN; four sons, Curtis King of Selmer, Boby King of Paris, TN, Larry King of Ashland, MS, and Ronnie King of Hornsby, TN; two brothers, Paul Moore of Hornsby and Maynard Moore of Selmer, TN; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty gr-grandchildren and two gr-gr-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 13th in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Jerry Woods officiating. Burial followed in McCalips Chapel Cemetery in Selmer. Her grandsons served as pallbearers. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... ANNIE MAE YOUNG, age 93, of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Jan. 14, 2006, at McNairy Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Unity Baptist Church and worked for the Pinson Nursery for 18 years. Mrs. Young was born in Henderson County, the daughter of the late Oliver T. and Cora Nowell Young. She attended school in Henderson County and was married to Clyde Young in 1930. They made their home at Jacks Creek. Mr. Young died in 1980. In 1991 she moved to Adamsville to be near her family. She is survived by her daughter, Faye Brown of Adamsville; four sisters, Ruby Warner of Atlanta, GA, and Pearl Proctor, Flaudie Holder and Ardale Rhemenstiener, all of St. Louis, MO; a sister-in-law, Dot Young of Henderson, TN; five grandchildren, eight gr-grandchildren and one gr-gr-grandchild. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Tues., Jan. 17th at Unity Baptist Church with Bro. Phil Mitchell and Bro. Steven Moore officiating. Burial followed in Unity Cemetery. Leon Johnson Funeral Home of Henderson was in charge of the arrangements. ................... Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper Wed., Nov. 23, 2005 Funeral services for MARY SUSAN DUNCAN KIDD of Michigan City, MS, were held Sat., Nov. 12th, at the Ashland Church of Christ in Ashland, MS, with Bro. Jeremy Northrup officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Kidd, age 68, died on Wednesday night, Nov. 9, 2005, at Briarcrest Extended Care from complications of chemotherapy. She was a faithful member of the Ashland Church of Christ and a former member of East Frayser Church of Christ in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Kidd was a retired children's dressmaker for the Woman's Exchange in Memphis. Some of her little dresses have been shipped to various parts of the world. She was also a member of the United Friendship Club of Benton County. She leaves her husband of 46 years, Sam Kidd, two children, Deanne Kidd Counce and husband, Hal, of Bartlett, TN and Lee Kidd of Michigan City, MS. She had three grandchildren, Leslie Counce Cruz and husband, Jose, of San Diego, CA, Daniel Counce of Bartlett, TN and Kayla Kidd of Bartlett. She also leaves two sisters, Betty Duncan Vincent and husband Lindsey, of Finger, TN and Linda Duncan Matheny of Michigan City, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Duncan and Myrtle Thornton Duncan of Michigan City. Elders of the Ashland congregation and East Frayser Church served as pallbearers. ............... LODEMA J. (PEGGY) MOORE STANFIELD was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Texas, the daughter of the late George Benjamin (Dink) and Erma Armstrong Moore. She was united in marriage to James C. (Bip) Stanfield on Oct. 28, 1942. Mrs. Stanfield was a retired schoolteacher, having taught in the Hardeman and McNairy County School System for 37 years. "Ms. Peggy" was a dedicated educator who was a positive influence on the lives of the many children who passed through her classroom. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, and later earned a Bachelor in Arts from Memphis State University. Mrs. Stanfield was a long-time member of the Ramer Baptist Church, a devoted wife, a proud and beloved mother and grandmother, and a very special sister and aunt. Mrs. Stanfield departed this life on Nov. 16, 2005, in Corinth, MS, at the age of 81 years, 14 days. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James C. (Bip) Stanfield of Ramer, TN; two sons, Roger Stanfield and wife Rebecca of Jackson, TN, and Jarrell Stanfield and wife Teresa of Eastview, TN; three grandchildren, Tyler Stanfield of Eastview, TN, Elizabeth Stanfield of Jackson, TN and Sarah Stanfield of Eastview; two step-grandchildren, David Altfeld of Alpharetta, GA, and Leah Altfeld of Memphis, TN; a sister, Linda Poindexter of Bethel Springs, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stanfield was preceded in death by a son, James Alvin Stanfield; two sisters, Mary C. Ray and Emma Lee Benton; and two brothers, J. B. and Junior Moore. Services were held on Sat., Nov. 19th, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Chapel with Jetta Forsythe officiating. Internment followed in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... EUGENE MINTON, age 75, of Stantonville, TN, passed away on Nov. 20, 2005, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, MS. He was a Methodist in belief and a retired dozer operator. Mr. Minton was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Madgee Minton; one sister, Mae Downing; and two brothers, Dean and Lonnie Minton. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Minton, whom her married on Dec. 30, 1955; two daughters, Loria Minton and Kim Minton, both of Stantonville; and one sister, Jewel Mitchell of Enville, TN. Funeral services were held on Tues., Nov. 22nd, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Dannie Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Eastview, TN. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... Services for Mr. PAUL WHITTINGTON, 90, were at 11 a.m. on Tues., Nov. 22nd, at First United Methodist Church in Selmer, TN. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Selmer. Mr. Whittington was the son of the late Logan Whittington and the late Nola Brady Whittington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Carter Whittington and sister Pauline Dudgeon. Mr. Whittington, the former owner of City Lumber Company, was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a former President of the Selmer Lions Club, served in the United Stated Navy during World War II, was a founding member of the Board of Directors for First National Bank of Selmer and former member of the McNairy County Commission. His survivors include a son, Jimmy Whittington and wife Annette of Selmer; two grandchildren, Bard Whittington of Vienna, VA and Kevin Whittington and wife, Kellie of Jackson TN; and a gr-grandchildren Mason Aubrey Whittington of Jackson. Pallbearers were Bard Whittington, Kevin Whittington, Phodes Platt, Jacky Joyner, Tracy Horton, and J. D. Matlock. Horary Pallbearers were Jim Rickman, Bruce Manley, Ed Shelby, T. W. McBride and Earl Brown. The family requests that memorials be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Selmer. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ................... MARY I. (GENE) FINLEY SMOTHERS, age 76 of Adamsville, TN, passed away on Nov. 21, 2005, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Savannah and a retired seamstress. Mrs. Smothers was preceded in death by her parents, J. G. and Mary Finley; her husband, Beuford Smothers; three sisters, Faye Crouse, Arlene Harris and Ruby Weeks; and two brothers, J. C. and Eugene Finley. She is survived by one daughter, Trisha Sebastian and husband, Rick, of Jacksonville, FL; one son, Phil Smothers of Enville, TN; and six brothers, Michael Finley of Selmer, and Darrel, Edwin, James, Jerry and Larry Finley, all of Adamsville. Funeral services will be held on Wed., Nov. 23rd, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel of Adamsville with Todd Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in the Mars Hill Cemetery in Adamsville. Shackelford Funeral Directors were in charge of the arrangements. ...................END Have A Great Day! Barbara

Appeared in the Independent Appeal Newspaper, Wed., Nov. 30, 2005 EUGENE MINTON, age 75 of Stantonville, TN, passed away on Nov. 20, 2005, at Magnolia Regional Healthcare in Corinth, MS. He was a Methodist in belief and a retired dozer operator. Mr. Minton was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Madgee Minton; one sister, Mae Downing; and two brothers, Dean and Lonnie Minton. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Minton, whom her married on Dec. 30, 1955; two daughters, Loria Minton and Kim Minton, both of Stantonville; and one sister, Jewel Mitchell of Enville, TN. Funeral services were held on Tues., Nov. 22nd, at 1 p.m. in the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel with Dannie Kennedy officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Vinson Cemetery in Stantonville. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN were in charge of the arrangements. ................... CLYDE RAYMOND STIDHAM, age 88 of Bethel Springs, TN, passed away on Nov. 22, 2005, at Jackson General Hospital. He was born and reared in McNairy County, the son of the late Joe and Myrlar Henry Stidham. He attended schools in McNairy County and in 1937 was married to Alene Smith and they made their home in the Masseyville Community of Chester County, where he farmed as a young man. He worked at Firestone in Memphis until he was drafted in the service in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 1780th Engineer Battalion and served in Hawaii. After the service he returned to Masseyville and later worked for International Harvester in Memphis. He also worked for the State of Tenn. At Clover Bottom from 1954 to 1978, when he retired and came back to Masseyville. He was a member of the Little Hatchie Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Utah Stidham and wife Jo, and A. C. Stidham and wife Donna, all of Bethel Springs; and also two grandchildren, Wendy Siler and Kim Stidham, and a gr-grandson, Drew Siler; and a very special friend, Nellie Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alene Smith Stidham in 2001. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Fri., Nov. 25th, in the Chapel of Casey Funeral Home with Elder Elmer Weaver officiating and burial followed in Cave Springs Cemetery. Casey Funeral Home of Henderson was in charge of the arrangements. ................. JESSE H. GARVIN, age 89 of Ramer, TN, passed away on Nov. 22, 2005, at McNairy Regional Hospital. He was a farmer. Mr. Garvin was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Sally Garvin; his wife, Pauline Garvin; two step-daughters, Dona Mae King and Mattie Sue King; and one step-son, Felix King. He is survived by two step-sons, Frank Estle King and Henry Arvie King, both of Selmer, TN; one sister, Lessie Plymel of Citra, FL; and two brothers, Virgil Garvin and Robert "Bob" Garvin, both of Live Oak, FL. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. on Tues., Nov. 22nd, in the White Oak Cemetery in Ramer with Blake Carroll officiating. Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN were in charge of the arrangements. Have A Great Day! Barbara

All are invited to attend the January 19th, 7:00 PM meeting of the Hardin County Historical Society at the Hardin County Library. We look forward to seeing you there. David Cagle, President Hardin County Historical Society _______________________________________________________________________ MISSISSIPPI AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY Noted Mississippi author, David Williamson, Ph.D., will address the Hardin County Historical Society, and the Shiloh Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, at a joint meeting on Thursday evening, January 19. The site is the Historical Society's usual meeting place in the Con Welch Room at the Hardin County Library; time is 7 p.m. Interested persons may attend free of charge. Williamson is author of "The Third Battalion Mississippi Infantry and the 45th Mississippi Regiment." He will speak about the book's subject, and how he came to research and write about it. County history buffs will be interested in his presentation because it was the Third Mississippi Battalion that opened the Battle of Shiloh in a pre-dawn firefight with a Union reconnaissance patrol at Fraley Field. Dr. Williamson is a graduate of the University of Akron, OH, and earned his Ph.D. in sociology at Tulane University, LA. He taught at several southern universities before retiring to live with his wife, Brenda, in Hattiesburg, MS. At some point he learned that both he and Brenda had ancestors who fought on opposite sides in the Civil War, indeed were in units that were directly opposed at the Battle of Franklin, TN. The current book is about Brenda's ancestor's unit. Williamson also will be at the bookstore at Shiloh National Military Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, to sign copies of his book. Copies will be available for sale at the bookstore (and at the library Thursday evening, when he will also sign copies). THE THIRD BATTALION MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY AND THE 45TH MISSISSIPPI REGIMENT: A CIVIL WAR HISTORY David Williamson McFarland & Company, Inc. Publishers 2004 ISBN 0-7864-1649-1 (hardcover only) by Ken Hansgen

I would like to find Janice too. Maybe she could tell me what happened to the Ruth family that were there in 1850 and 1860 and just vaporized 1st On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:54:30 -0600 "Nancy Kennedy" <nancywkennedy@hotmail.com> writes: > > > > I AM LOOKING FOR JANICE THAT SENT ME OSME NAMES FOR UNMARKED GRAVES. > I HAVE > LOST HER NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS. JANICE PLEASE EMAIL @ > nancykennedy@charter.net > THANKS NANCY KENNEDY. > > > > ==== TNMCNAIR Mailing List ==== > McNairy County Tennessee > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnmcnair/index.html > > ============================== > Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. > New content added every business day. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx > > >