Hello list! I too am enjoying the newspaper abstracts. Found a death notice on John Bolton d. 1838. Death was caused by swallowing a fish bone. The cause of death was not known by me. John Bolton was a brother to my ancestor Charles Bolton. Evelyn

Hi I am so pleased to see so much action on the TNShelby mail list. I imagine a lot of people are as I am. A little shy about writing--just sittin'', readin' and hopin'. I will try to get organized now and contribute. I am not in Shelby now, but have a bit in my files. Keep up the good work. What a pleasure to read so many are interested in Shelby research. Thanks to all Barbara in FL

Dear Wanda, Do you have a source who would look up two household names for me. They are believed to have resided in Memphis, Tn. and Millington Area from 1900 to 1930. I have looked just about everywhere, my GGF Robert William Parker is listed as a Shelby County resident who filled out a WW1 questionaire. William Albert Parker and Emma Jane Kuykendoll are listed on my father's birth cert. resided in Kerrville, Tn. north of Millington , Tn. Jan 1920. I had a look up on the census for 1920 but there were no William Albert or Emma and 5 children. They must have been just swallowed up. Only other source besides probate records would have to be the city directories especially those that have families listed. Appreciate any help, Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com in Alabama

Searching for any information on RHOADES and WINBURN from Shelby County. Thanks, Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: <TNSHELBY-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <TNSHELBY-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2000 12:23 AM Subject: TNSHELBY-D Digest V00 #4

Sandi, Would you look for John K. Branch married to Margaret A.C.E. ? I don't know what the initials stand for, or her last name. Thank you, Nancy Jones BRANCH FIVEASH COLLIER

Hi, These are my needles in the Shelby Co. haystack. Sorry folks, this is long... Nannie Margaret COCHRAN Born: 15 Sept 1850, in ?, TN Married: 7 Dec 1869 in Shelby Co. to James Webb WELLS Died: 17 Feb 1922 Even though she lived in Germantown, she died in Tunica Co.,MS and is buried in the old, now abandoned cemetery in Germantown. This abandoned cemetary is where many of the early settlers of the Germantown and surrounding areas were buried. I haven't been able to locate her parents but at least I have a clue. In Nannie's will she appointed Francis Trigg Cochran (of Memphis) as her executor. Francis (Frank) was the son of Marcus E. Cochran and Sophia A. LEAKE . Because of Frank's age, it's looking like he was possibly her nephew. Marcus Cochran (father of Frank) had several siblings, one being John W. Cochran (who married Ida Carr WILLIAMS). It was stated in Nannie's will that if Frank could not carry through as her executor, she named as her second executor the Manhattan Savings Bank and Trust Co (it was in Memphis). Another name for the bank was the German Bank. Even though it's not stated in the will, John W. Cochran was its president. John W. Cochran was also the president of the Panola Oil and Fertilizer Co., the Hanauer Oil Works, and a trustee in the American Cotton Oil Trust. Nannie and her husband (James Webb WELLS) purchased land from a J.W. Cochran (who I am assuming is John W.) in the Germantown area. Also, I have original bank notes executed by James Webb WELLS and were made payable to J.W. Cochran. So, I've got these wonderful clues but no proof tying my Nannie to John W. Cochran. Is anyone familiar with this family? What about the companies mentioned? Especially the Manhattan Savings Bank and Trust? Isaac W. MATTHEWS Born: ca 1788 in NC or SC (TN Mortality Schedule shows SC as place of birth) Died: ca Sept 1850 (before the 1850 census) Married: (1) ? (2) Ellen Isaac first appears on the 1840 census of Shelby Co. (page 210). Isaac had the following issue: Victor, Matilda (md Larimore BYRAM), Stephen (md Elizabeth McKinney), Alzada (md A.F. McWILLIAMS), James, Sarah (md John STEWART), John (md Sarah STEWART), Susan (md Hugh M. STEWART), Coleman and Madison (who were twins), Georgia A, and William. Living next door to Isaac was Wm P. Matthews. I am assuming there's a connection. This is the confusing part: On the 1850 census, Wm P's birthplace is given as VA, and John (son of Isaac) birthplace is given as NC. This birth states don't jive with the birthplace for Isaac shown on the TN Mortality Schedule, so I don't know where to look next...SC? NC? VA? Hugh M. STEWART Born: ca 1823 in TN Married: Susan A. MATTHEWS (daughter of Isaac MATTHEWS above) on 18 Jan 1847 in Shelby Co. Died: ? (probably in Shelby Co.) Hugh and Susan had the following issue: Isaac, James, Georgia A., Sarah, Hugh B. Hila, Lucille, Mary and Alzada (md James Frank RENA). Some of the sons ended up in Cleveland Co., Arkansas but I haven't found enough info to order death certificates. This is the only clue I've got to go on....on the 1840 census, living next door to Isaac MATTHEWS above was an H.T. Stewart. The ages fit but the middle initial doesn't. Does anyone have info on Stewarts in Shelby Co. prior to 1850? James Webb WELLS Born: 29 Nov 1838 or 1840 in NC Married: 7 December 1869 in Shelby Co. to Nannie Margaret COCHRAN above Died: 19 June 1914 in Memphis James and Nannie had the following issue: John, Alice (md Thomas Frank JACKSON), James, Knox Leon (md Susie RENA), Charles (md Ila JONES), Lucy (md Woodson Thomas KNIGHT), Emmet, Margaret (md 1-Norman JENKINS, 2-John SAUNDERS), and Mildred (md-Benjamin F. HEAD). James and Nannie appear the first time on the 1870 census. James' birthplace is listed as NC. On the 1880 census, the birthplace of both James' parents are listed as NC. Unfortunately, James' death certificates shows his parents as "Don't Know" and "Don't Know". I've tried to connect my James to other Wells in the county and haven't been able to. I've been at a brickwall on him for 15 years. Legend has it that one of James and Nannie's daughters married the mayor of Memphis. I don't know which daughter and I don't know who the past mayors of Memphis were. Does anyone know? That's all. Sorry for the length. Debbie Brigman dabrigman@aol.com

A roll call sounds like a good idea to me! Nancy J.

Dear Phyllis, This is all I have; Robert William Parker abt 1850 TN Mary Lowe Clark abt 1850 ? William Albert Parker abt 1897 TN Emma Jane Kuykendoll abt 1890 TN Paul Chester Parker Jan30, 1920 TN/MS Ruby Lee Bullock Nov29,1923 AL/MS/TN William Albert and Emma's children, Luther, William, Robert, Paul and Ruth. Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@Aol.com

The list has really picked up. I hope it stays that way. another source in the Memphis Room is the City Directories. Some are locked up so you have to ask for them. They list the people in the house, address and such. They are really great. Some people like to list their names for rollcall in the subject line. That way they only read what interest them. I understand the reason after I had subscribed to so many list I couldn't keep up. I like to read all of it anyway so I unsubscribed to some list. Wanda in H

Looking for info on these ancestors: (John) Clement McDaniel and Elizabeth Coleman McDaniel died in Shelby Co in 1836 and 1840, respectively. Their daughter Chloe married Daniel Chandler Treadwell. That couple died there in 1829 and 1841, resp. They had a son named Stephen Clement Treadwell. Meanwhile, Joel Crenshaw died there in 1850. His daughter Louisa married Stephen Treadwell. They moved to Arkansas, and that was the end of my Shelby Co. connection. Any names sound familiar? Janet Nasdor Jones

E.W. M. KING b 1808 ....a lawyer in Shelby county for a number of years . I am a direct descenadnt of his son --> THOMAS KING born Memphis 1833 & married a PHEBE CHESHIRE b 1840 in North Carolina . Anyone out there familiar with these names >??? thanks sheri

Would like to exchange info on the following" John Wilson Ruth Wilson m. William Keen Fletcher Moseley Douglas Markham or Marcum Dorothy Sugar Land TX

Caroline has brought up a good point. The newspaper clippings file at the Peabody library is a very valuable source of information. A lot of the clippings go back to the early 1900's. Just an index of who is listed in these clippings would be nice to see online. Unfortunately when I lived in Memphis I wasn't tracing ancestors in/around Shelby Co. ... how I wish I could get back there! Debbie

Dear List, I am researching the following names; PARKER, KUYKENDOLL, HOWELL , CLARK and ROWELL I am from Memphis but live in Alabama. Bob Parker Sgtmajrp@aol.com

Seeking information regarding a Herman J Billings and Katherine D Watson who married in Shelby Co in 1928. He said he was 28 and she said 22. He was a lumberman and a foreman for the E L Bruce Lumber Co(in Memphis?). Herman in the city directories until 1980 and she was until 1984.If anyone knows who might have the records from the lumber co, that would be appreciated too. Katherine's parents originally from the B'ham Al area. Thanks in advance.

Margaret Okla BELL TABER m. Harry Breck TABER,lawyer in Memphis who lived in Oakville 1921. Theophilus Thomas LEWIS Elizabet Anne TABER m. Melvin David HUNT @ 1926 Pat TABER KOGER ----- Original Message ----- From: <HRow715346@aol.com> To: <TNSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 22:30 PM Subject: Re: Online information

Hi all: I research the surnames Lynn, Jones, Wherry, Herring, Griffin, Dandridge, Smith, Scott, and Redditt. These families are relatives and moved into Shelby County before 1850. The Lynns and Wherrys came from SC. The Jones, Griffins, and Dandridges came from Virginia. The Herrings came from NC. The Scotts and Redditts came from Sumner Co, TN and NC before that. Most of these families lived in the area around Ellendale and Brunswick and near what is now I-40 east of Brunswick. Welcome contacts. Lynn Laster

I'm researching Minton, Dryden, Smith and Thorne in Shelby Co. By the way, I have one book that I will do look ups in if anyone needs it. It is: "Marriages of Shelby County, Tennessee 1820-1858." Please be specific please. I mean, don't ask for a list of all the Smith marriages in the book.<G> Sandi Williams

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I'll attach first names to these, because the surnames are rather common: MILLER, Arthur Wellington, Robert Arthur. DENNIS, John Milburn, Nettie Vivien. SINGELTON, Charles Delk. BLUSH, Florence. Denny Kiernan