The Dresden Enterprise March 16, 1917 Gleason Gleanings Column Mrs. C. D. WHITE Dead The remains of Mrs. Cullen WHITE were brought home from Brooklyn, Ark. Sunday and interred at Mt. Zion burying ground. Mrs. White was a native of this county and a highly esteemed woman of sterling personal qualities. She leaves a husband and several children and must finish the race of life without the affectionate help of their truest friend.

In a message dated 5/12/2007 10:42:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Eharsma@aol.com writes: Can't help with the obit, but if you know about when & where Bettie/Elizabeth was born, I'll see if I can find anything on some censuses. Appreciate your offer, she does not seem to be on the 1850 or 1860 Weakley Co Census, but am trying to see if she was on the 1879 census. Wm Muran Parham Reavis and his wife Louisa, had a daughter Lacey E. born ca1856, have wondered if she might be the one, but don't think so, although have not found any of them aft the 1880 census, with the possible exception of their son John W. who may have married in 1873 Saline co., Arkansas; but not verified this either. Have been contacted by several people willing to help from your list, that is gratifying. I just sent another email to the list, in response to one. Regards, Barb ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

In a message dated 5/13/2007 8:39:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kinfolks2@charter.net writes: am not sure why email addy for lookups did not work - our main lookup Lady is Lee Cate - and as far as I know her email addy has not changed. She is TERRIFIC!! HOWEVER, this Weakley County Mailing List is the best place to ask for a lookup - cousin Martha Smith does lookup obits for us here - and we THANK her big time!! I found the lookup I think elsewhere, a Danielle, think the name was. I have heard frm Lee Cate, but she said nothing about the obituary, but my she has a load of files, and provides them so freely, which she did for me. Perhaps Martha Smith, will see this and look for the obituary for Elizabeth/ Bettie Reavis White, who died March 8, 1917, would be most grateful if she can, and would be glad to pay her for this service. Have seen some of her obits listed. She provides a wonderful service. Sometimes the obituary has the information needed to make a connection. Currently trying to locate Elizabeth/Bettie b1855 on the 1870 census. Her husband was there in Weakley for sure on the 1860 census, age 8, son of Joshua A. and Priscilla White, I believe. Might also mention here, that I found data on Louisa White who married Wm. Muran P. Reavis; she was born 1833 in Wake Co NC, which is where the Reavis and Parham families came from who settled in Weakley Co.. Her father was John Wortham White, mother Lacey Fowler d1835), her Aunt Louisa Fowler was John's second wife. But I still have not found WMPR or Louisa aft the 1880 census. The Weakley co list is very helpful in respect to queries, I for one, certainly appreciate the input. Regards, Barbara Lucas ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The some to you pj and all the Mother's on the list Happy Mothers Day from Lansing, Mi. Harriette Finney ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

I am not sure why email addy for lookups did not work - our main lookup Lady is Lee Cate - and as far as I know her email addy has not changed. She is TERRIFIC!! HOWEVER, this Weakley County Mailing List is the best place to ask for a lookup - cousin Martha Smith does lookup obits for us here - and we THANK her big time!! I too widh a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the Moms out there - my sons and grandsons have already spoiled me rotten - again this year. The gifts are nice, but the best part is when they tell you how much they love you and appreciate all you have done for them growing up. My Mama heart is very full today! pj, I hope whatever you have going on with your teeth, etc is going well. MaryCarol

I want to say HAPPY MOTHER's DAY to all our ladies out there..........I do hope you have a good day.........pj

Can't help with the obit, but if you know about when & where Bettie/Elizabeth was born, I'll see if I can find anything on some censuses. Jewel ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

The addy listed for the lookups, no longer available. I am seeking obituary of Elizabeth/Bettie Reavis White, she died March 8, 1917 in Weakley county, Tn. Buried at Mt Zion Cemetery, along with husband Cullen Debrough White. Hoping the obituary will contain names of her parents. Will the library look this up for me? If so, can you provide address. Thank you Barbara Lucas ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Cullen Debrough WHITE married Bettie ( Elizabeth) REAVIS , January 1874, in Weakley Co. They had several children: Lena M. bca1874, Lon B. bca1880, Julia B. ca1883, and Cullen D. 1891. Bettie/Elizabeth (b1855) died March 1917, and Cullen (b1852) died March 1926, both are buried at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Who were Bettie/Elizabeth's parents? She does not seem to come from the line of John Hanner Reavis, who was one of earliest settlers in Weakley co., arriving ca1825. Barbara Lucas ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Something you don't see every day - an old Potato Barn - outside of Sharon, TN http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etnweakle/Farm_Outbuildings.htm MaryCarol

I took Winifred's name info from some COOK family data - but Grace has kindly given me correction - she was Winifred McAllister ALLEN JENKINS - dau of Samuel ALLEN & Mary McALLISTER - easy to mix them up if not your direct family. Also dau Eliza JENKINS m. Alexander Doak McKEEN. The Confederate Soldier didn't make sense to me either - removing it unless someone tells me differently. Hubby's rain gage says we had over 2 inches of rain here in Southern Weakley yesterday aftenoon/evening. Yeah! didn't have to water plants! MaryCarol

Thanks, Mary Carol, for posting the Jenkins family cemetery photos. John and Winnifred Jenkins were my 4th great grandparents.

In a message dated 5/11/2007 4:47:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jwstout@charter.net writes: <<Ft. Sumter was not fired on until April 12, 1861 and TN did not secede until after that. He died on April 10, 1861. Evidently some error somewhere. Unusual for someone born in 1805 to serve.>> My guess would be a Jr. and Sr. mixup somewhere along the line. A man born in 1805 would not normally serve in the Civil War. I do know of a blacksmith from Virginia that served at age 65 in an elite unit because he was supposedly the best at shoeing horses, making steel replacement parts and just general fixun stuff. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Ft. Sumter was not fired on until April 12, 1861 and TN did not secede until after that. He died on April 10, 1861. Evidently some error somewhere. Unusual for someone born in 1805 to serve. Joe -----Original Message----- From: tnweakle-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnweakle-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of MaryCarol Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 8:42 AM To: TNWEAKLE@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNWEAKLE] JOHN JENKINS FAMILY CEMETERY - PLUS INFO A sweet couple contacted me over the weekend - seems there was some kinda mention of me and my Weakley County website in recent Weakley County Press newspapers - so they found me. They live on the land where the old John JENKINS family cemetery is outside of Sharon and they have done a WONDERFUL job of preserving it and keeping it up. We went out first of week and took photos for my TOMBSTONE project. I added some JENKINS info on the first JENKINS CEMETERY webpage - the JENKINS are listed under J of Tombstone Index and their dau Mary H JENKINS GLENN and husband, Robert J. GLENN are under J. Joe - Robert GLENN was listed by the WPA in 1939 as having been a CONFEDERATE SOLDIER - but he died in April of 1861?? http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etnweakle/JENKINS_CEM.html The WPA had cemetery established in 1842 with apprx 85 graves on 1/2 acre. They had 6 tombstones listed in 1939. Today there are only 5. John JENKINS Winifred A. McALLISTER JENKINS - wife John A. JENKINS - son Mary H. JENKINS GLENN - dau Robert J. GLENN - husband of Mary H. WPA 1939 - had Eliza JENKINS McKEEN buried in 1842 [dau of John & Winifred JENKINS] MaryCarol ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNWEAKLE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM

A sweet couple contacted me over the weekend - seems there was some kinda mention of me and my Weakley County website in recent Weakley County Press newspapers - so they found me. They live on the land where the old John JENKINS family cemetery is outside of Sharon and they have done a WONDERFUL job of preserving it and keeping it up. We went out first of week and took photos for my TOMBSTONE project. I added some JENKINS info on the first JENKINS CEMETERY webpage - the JENKINS are listed under J of Tombstone Index and their dau Mary H JENKINS GLENN and husband, Robert J. GLENN are under J. Joe - Robert GLENN was listed by the WPA in 1939 as having been a CONFEDERATE SOLDIER - but he died in April of 1861?? http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etnweakle/JENKINS_CEM.html The WPA had cemetery established in 1842 with apprx 85 graves on 1/2 acre. They had 6 tombstones listed in 1939. Today there are only 5. John JENKINS Winifred A. McALLISTER JENKINS - wife John A. JENKINS - son Mary H. JENKINS GLENN - dau Robert J. GLENN - husband of Mary H. WPA 1939 - had Eliza JENKINS McKEEN buried in 1842 [dau of John & Winifred JENKINS] MaryCarol

The name of the book is: Herring Highlights III by James/Jim Grimwood. Dorothy C. White dotwhite@comcast.net

Dorothy wrote: Have you searched Herring Highlights III? Jim Grimwood has a fantastic book on the Herring genealogy and it's many name spellings. They originated in Isle of Wight County, VA but eventually spread to NC and all points west. You can probably find this book in your library or on library loan. Dorothy C. White dotwhite@comcast.net 804.795.4296 Thanks for this suggestion. Could you please tell me the exact name of the book? Regards, Jewel ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Have you searched Herring Highlights III? Jim Grimwood has a fantastic book on the Herring genealogy and it's many name spellings. They originated in Isle of Wight County, VA but eventually spread to NC and all points west. You can probably find this book in your library or on library loan. Dorothy C. White dotwhite@comcast.net 804.795.4296 -----Original Message----- From: tnweakle-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnweakle-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of tnweakle-request@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 3:05 AM To: tnweakle@rootsweb.com Subject: TNWEAKLE Digest, Vol 2, Issue 161 Today's Topics: 1. Re: Charlie H. KING b: 1864 TN & Ollie V. (DAVIS) KING b: 1881 TN (Eharsma@aol.com) 2. HERRON / HERRIN / HERRING/ ETC. in Weakley Co. (Eharsma@aol.com) 3. Re: McDEARMAN (B Gartside) 4. Don WELCH (pj Thompson) 5. Obituary - Ben LOYD REAVIS (Martha Smith) 6. Obituary - Marguerite CALLEN REAVIS (Martha Smith) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 05:23:30 EDT From: Eharsma@aol.com Subject: [TNWEAKLE] HERRON / HERRIN / HERRING/ ETC. in Weakley Co. To: tnweakle@rootsweb.com, bherron@btes.tv Message-ID: <d21.96e8069.33719b92@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" My gggrandfather William NICHOLS' second wife was Emily Alice HERRON. Emily's parents were Isaac C. & Amanda McREE HERRON. They were in Weakley Co. and later went to Lake Co. Censuses show Isaac's bp as KY and both his parents as IND. If these names are familiar, I would appreciate any information you can share. Isaac is one of my brick walls! I can't remember the dates right now (brain isn't working too well at 2:30 a.m. Pacific DT), but I can post them later after I check my files. Thanks, Jewel ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------

The Dresden Enterprise November 27, 1964 Services For Mrs. Loyd REAVIS, Sr. Mrs, Marguerite Callen REAVIS passed away Thursday morning at the Obion County General Hospital on Union City. Mrs. REAVIS suffered a heart attack at her home shortly after breakfast and was rushed to the hospital. Services were at 2 Friday afternoon at the Cumberand Presbyterian church by John E. GARDNER of Memphis, a former pastor, and Rev. Dale M SHELTON. Burial was in Sunset cemetery with Bowlin Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. REAVIS, the widow of Loyd REAVIS, Sr., was born and reared in Selma, Alabama and came to Dresden after her marriage more than forty years ago. She was an active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and Lottie Clement Missionary Auxiliary. In years past she was active in Parent Teachers Association, the Legon Auxiliary and other civic affairs. She was a lady possessing talents, personality and beauty that gave her many friends. She leaves one son, Loyd REAVIS, Jr., of Dresden, three grandchildren, Martha Lee, Carol and Tom REAVIS, all of Dresden; one brother, A. R. CALLEN, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jack POWELL, A. J. DUNLAP, Bill BROOKS, Grooms HERRON, W. P. PARKS and Jacob FREEMAN served as pallbearers.

The Dresden Enterprise May 10, 1946 Beloved Lady Passes After Brief Illness Rites For Mrs. Bennie REAVIS Held Tuesday at Local Church of Christ Esteem In Which She Was Held Manifested By Large Number At Funeral The esteem in which Mrs. Bennie REAVIS, wife of E. T. REAVIS, was held in this community was manifested by the very large number attending her funeral at the Church of Christ and the wonderful array of floral offerings, each a silent testimony of Mrs. REAVIS' wide spread popularity. Mrs. REAVIS was stricken Friday, last week, followed by pneumonia, and passed away at the Martin hospital Monday afternoon. She and E. T. REAVIS were united in holy wedlock 50 years ago last January. Two children were born from this union, Loyd, who with his father, survives, and a daughter who died in infancy. She was the daughter of the late Tom LOYD, and sister of Mrs. H. F. CHANDLER, the latter being the last survivor of the LOYD family. Funeral services were held by her pastor, T. E. CHOATE, and the Rev. Miss Lettie CLEMENT in the presence of an exceptionally large concourse of relatives and friends. Interment was in Sunset cemetery, withBowlin and Riggs directing. Mrs. REAVIS was born and reared in Dresden. She was one of the city's most deservedly popular women. It has been publicly stated that she and Mr. REAVIS were Dresden's most devoted couple. She was, in truth, a dear, good woman and deeeply consecrated. The entire community joins us in sympathy for the bereaved. As a tribute of respect, all business houses closed for the funeral hour.