I bought the book looking for another family. I found some Wootens on it. 2 of them are still living. "James Herman WOOTEN was born Feb 5, 1908. His mother was Minnie Essary WOOTEN. She died when he was 20 days old on Feb 25, 1908. she is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. L. Alexander WOOTEN was his father. Alexander later married Nancy Jane SMITH. She waas born Nov. 27, 1869. His grandparents were William Bill WOOTEN and Becky Cole WOOTEN. Wm. Bill was born in 1843 in Red Bay, AL. He died in 1878 at the age of 35. Bill married Becky COLE of KY. She was born on August 18, 1842, and was known as Granny Byrd by friends. Bill and Becky had 2 sons, L. Alexander WOOTEN of Alcorn County and Jim WOOTEN of Tishomingo County. Their children were as follows:Raymond WOOTEN b. Sep 5, 1895 d. May 5, 1985, Ciscro Edgar WOOTEN b. Aug 25, 1887, Leslie Beatrice WOOTEN BURNS FINLEY b. Oct 12, 1901 d. Mar 12, 1981, Ernest Lee WOOTEN b. Sep 10, 1903 and James Herman WOOTEN b. Sep 10, 1903. " There is more to it. It gives who he married and his descendants. If you are interested, contact me. I will mail you a copy of the full article. Joan Wooten