Shelby - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Old Bethany Cemetery

wlfgng31 — 27 Nov 2008 10:31:35 GMT

Does anyone have any information about Old Bethany Cemetery located near Eads? I have several Milner relatives buried there according to death certificates but haven't been able to locate the cemetery or any infromation about it.

Thanks Keith

Need obit look-up

jorey60 — 27 Nov 2008 12:17:53 GMT

I would like to have an obit look-up for Charles
Whitman who died December 26, 1970, in Miami, FLorida.
He was 65 years old, having been born April 27, 1905.
He was buried in Memphis, Tennessee.

where is worleas/wallice hunt -ewell is buried?

smithsandra1 — 30 Nov 2008 2:20:55 GMT

I am looking for burial information on Wallice/ Worleas Hunt-ewell born abt.1909 in tn daughter of alfred/alf born 1881 in tn and susie born 1886 in ms and wife of harry ewell. the only information i have to go on and time frame is as follows: feb of 1924 had a child & died in Shelby Co, Tn & had a child on jan 21, 1927 in ms & abt. 1928 another child in ms & June 25, 1929 child died @ birth in Shelby Co, Tn. Wallice also went by the name of Corolna Pauline .

Louis Carruthers

EugeneBeals17 — 23 Nov 2008 10:39:42 GMT

I am in real need for a grave marker photo of Louis Carruthers grave.He is laid to rest at the Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown in Memphis.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Regards,
Gene

Emanuel McNutt

vancehawkins1952 — 22 Nov 2008 10:05:20 GMT

Am interested in the family of Emmanuel McNutt, found in Lawrence County, Alabama census, 1830, and Shelby County, Tennessee in 1840 census. His wife was surnamed "Gist/uess/t" by a previous marriage, and we "think" her maiden name was Havens/ins.

Vance Hawkins
vhawkins1952@msn.com

Want to reunite with birth family!!!

malisa101664 — 6 Mar 2007 2:31:32 GMT

My friend Randy was born March 5, 1956 at the Methodist Hospital, Shelby County, Tennessee. He lived with his parents Janet Lynn Jones and Lyle Jones before the adoption. He was adopted in 1960 by Baxter and Virginia Brown. He started elementary school about 1961/1962. His adopted name is Randy Brown.
He has no paperwork from the adoption. The Adoption Records
from years 1951-1959 were suppose to be accessible, but they stated his was permanently sealed.

He was four when he was adopted. They told him he was part of an adoption scam. His biological parents names are Janet Lynn Jones and Lyle Jones from Memphis, TN. Lyle Jones robbed a bank in Arkansas around the 1950s. He was from Memphis,Tennessee area.

He saw the original birth certificate and it said he was born May 5, 1952, Methodist Hospital, Memphis, TN. The birth certificate he was issued states he was born March 5, 1956.
He has attempted to obtain the records. He wants to know who his family is and meet his siblings.
If anyone can help me REUNITE HIM with his BIOLOGICAL FAMILY, I would be ETERNALLY GRATEFUL!!!

Malisa

luvinia Euell d. march 3, 1939 obituary lookup in memphis

smithsandra1 — 28 Oct 2008 12:59:51 GMT

I am requesting a obituary lookup on LUVINIA eUELL DIED ON MARCH 3, 1939. hER DEATH CERFTICATE NAMES lAMAR, mS IS WHERE THE CEMETERY IS. BUT DO NOT NAME THE CEMETERY.

Thomas C. Cobb - Cemetery (Capleville) and/or obit lookup request

dabrigman_1 — 14 Nov 2008 11:25:01 GMT

Can anyone do a cemetery look up for me in Capleville? Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the cemetery. I'm hoping more information might be given on the tombstone and that possibly other Cobbs are buried in the same cemetery.

Or what about an obituary?

According to his death certificate, he was born in MS and the names of his parents are not given. His age at death was 66 (no birthdate given) and he died 7 Feb 1916.

I would be most appreciative.

Trying to trace my biological great-grandfather Richard Franklin Hedrick

mc1273 — 8 Nov 2008 12:47:30 GMT

My grandfather's biological father is Richard Franklin Hedrick. His mother is Cora Lee Ross(maiden I think)Hedrick Chaffin who married Sydney Chaffin in 1928. Sydney then adopted my grandfather - hence his last name.
My grandfather: Buster Chaffin
B. 1923 in Memphis, Tenn
D. 2007 in Sanford, Texas

My great-grandmother Cora Lee
B. 1899 in unknown
D. 1946 in Kingston, Oklahoma

Richard Franklin Hedrick
B. unknown
D. unknown

ANY information would be appreciated.

David F. Smith and wife Lottie

Tippah603 — 10 Oct 2008 8:12:57 GMT

hi Anita,
I am looking for any information on David F. Smith and Lottie with children Ila Wayne Smith (D) and Helen Rivers Smith (D). I found them on the 1930 Shelby Co. Census Dist.7 ward 42 block 2522.
I would like to know who the daughters married and if you can tell me where David and Lottie are burried. They were all from Ms. I have not been able to find a marriage license for them. David's family was from Benton Co. Ms. I checked there, but no license.
Any help would be so appreciated.
Margaret

Island 40

ourhouse1 — 24 Oct 2002 4:39:59 GMT

Is anyone familiar with Island 40? My father says that it is on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi. My great grandparents lived there.

Martha Shurron married Fisher

pgmiller2 — 15 Sep 2008 12:53:38 GMT

I'm looking for the marriage records for Martha Shurron who married a Fisher. Probably was in the 1930's. Martha Shurron Fisher died in Memphis in the 1970's, would like to know the exact date of her death and where she was buried. She is my Father's aunt.
Pat
Dallas,TX

Requesting a 1976 obit. lookup in Memphis, Tn

smithsandra1 — 27 Sep 2008 3:06:28 GMT

I am requesting a lookup on Harry Ewell Died on May 3, 1976 in Memphis , Tn. He was a residence Of Memphis, Tn.

Stilger

Donald16 — 2 Oct 2008 4:03:38 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Joseph Stilger (Stilker) who married Addie Harrison in Memphis in 1880 and lived in Memphis, Tennessee in the late 1800's. They had a daughter, Katie, born in Memphis in 1896. They lived on Huling Ave. Joseph was born in Germany, but also lived in Louisville, KY.

Requesting Obit Look-up

autumn_dipert — 18 Sep 2008 4:27:54 GMT

I would very much appreciate a copy of my ancestor's obituary. He was Wellington Kegman Black and he died 20 July 1926 in Memphis. My email address is autumndbrownatgmail.com (please replace the "at" with the @ sign)or I would be happy to send a self addressed envelope and $2.00 to have the copy mailed.

I tried raogk.org but there are no obit volunteers on their website for Shelby County. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Frank,Grace, & Effie Beal Louis C. Alford Memphis,TN 1900-1920

familyfinder51 — 20 Sep 2008 3:45:34 GMT

Can someone please help me in locating info on the above persons?? Frank lived with his wife Effie from 1900 until
circa 1920

Grace Beal his daughter married Louis C.Alford in Memphis
1908 their daughter Grace Maria was born in Memphis 1909

What I am trying to do is locate any of the above persons
in Memphis TN city directory 1905-1920

any help/suggestions will be most appreciated!!!
thank you
Jackie Hart Stegeman

Memphis area newspapers

pgmiller2 — 11 Sep 2008 2:01:49 GMT

I would like a list of all of the newspapers that were published in Memphis, Tennessee in the early to mid 1960's. Late 1950's would be okay too. I would also like to know where copies are located and if there are those willing to do lookups for me. I am looking for newspaper articles on my great aunts that lived there from the 1930's until their deaths in the late 1960's or early 1970's.
Names are Fisher and Clark. Maiden name was Shurron

Requesting an obit look-up, please!

patriciastaley223 — 31 Aug 2008 1:05:08 GMT

I've been searching for this person for such a long time and I'm hoping his obit will give me some new clues.

Can someone help with an obit look-up for the following?

Poindexter Crumpton, died 21 Jan 1943, Memphis, Shelby Co.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Grover Cleveland Vance

WHVance1943 — 5 Sep 2008 2:29:20 GMT

Grover Cleveland Vance World War I Draft Card shows that he was in Memphis Shelby Tennessee and married with two Children.

A Grover C Vance and a Grover Vance are listed in Memphis Shelby Tennessee. The difference in these listing is the name of the wife and Grover occupation. In 1910 Grover and his wife (Lauro W Vance) are listed without children. In 1920 Grover Vance's wife is Listed as Eugenia with a child named Billie.

Grover's parents have a child name Shirley with them in Mississippi in the 1920 and 1930 Census. She is listed as a granddau.

Any information on Grover and his descendants would be appreciated.

Bill Vance

Need Look Up Help

skyegirl2007 — 1 Sep 2008 5:05:36 GMT

Hello,
I need some help. I am trying to find out about this family.
I have seen the census data, but I wonder if anyone could look-up obits, wedding announcements, wills or any newspaper stories? I do not have death dates or places on some. Every tidbit helps fill in the blanks! First are the parents, then the children with their spouses when I knew them.

1 Norman LeNoir Avery
b: 01 Jan 1853 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
d: 09 Sep 1907 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas
.+Minerva Fisher Pullen
b: 25 Dec 1856 in Richmond, Virginia
m: 03 Nov 1875 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
d: 04 Jan 1929 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

.2 Norman Lenoir Avery
b: 21 Aug 1878 in Gills Station, Tennessee
d: 29 Nov 1943 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
+ did he ever marry? whom and when?

.2 Walter Graham Avery
b: 20 Nov 1880 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: Nov 1881 where?

.2 Charles Leslie Avery
b: 18 Feb 1883 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 11 Jun 1963 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
.+Myrtle Brodie
b:? when and where?
d: 18 Sep 1936 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

.2 Benjamin Pullen Avery
b: 18 Dec 1884 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 15 Jun 1885 where?

.2 Eugene Redford Avery
b: 25 Apr 1887 in Osceola, Arkansas
d:? when and where?
+ I know he married but to whom and when?

.2 Percy Prince Avery
b: 09 Mar 1889 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 16 May 1894 where?
.
.2 Minnie Pullen Avery
b: 27 Jul 1891 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 19 Jan 1967 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
+ did she ever marry?

Thank you for any help, it is much appreciated!
Regards,
Barbara

Joseph and Lizzie Uhl - Divorced 1885?

Evelyn Wicke — 31 Aug 2008 3:30:39 GMT

Where would I find the record of this divorce? I found a quit claim deed dated 1885 from Joseph to Lizzie and her chilren by a previous marriage, and I found his remarriage that same year.

John Johnson Mayor of Memphis in mid 1880's?

Evelyn Wicke — 31 Aug 2008 3:34:42 GMT

My great grandfather, Joseph Keller, was a partner of John Johnson in 1850's. In an obituary of a family member it states that John Johnson was mayor of Memphis? Where could I locate this information?

Looking for Grandfather

wknight719 — 31 Aug 2008 5:31:32 GMT

My grandfather, Dillard Joseph Knight, born around 1908 in Tenn., was living in Memphis around 1925 when my dad was born. I can't find any info other than that.

Great grandfather was James S. Knight and I know more about him!!!

Any help would be great

Death of Hamilton K Avery

skyegirl2007 — 26 Aug 2008 1:32:09 GMT

Hello,
I lost my father in April and hope to connect to lost relatives from this line, and learn more about his family.

Hamilton King Avery II, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF, Retired
Died today 10 April 2008 at 4:45 PM. He was 91.

Born 22 February 1917 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a descendant of the Groton Avery Clan, and the Daigle sugar plantation owners of Louisiana .
He was the son of the late Hamilton King Avery I of Memphis, TN and Alice Josephine Daigle of New Orleans, LA.
Husband of the late Hilda Gause Avery of SC.

Thank you for any help.
Regards,
Barbara

obit look ups

sigman5277 — 17 Aug 2008 2:51:20 GMT

I am looking for two obituaries. They are for two women
neamed Elizabeth Wade. One Elizabeth Wade died 11/07/1969. The other died 10/19/1986. Both lived in Memphis. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com Jean

Decendants of Viola and T.W Hipps

Tippah603 — 23 Aug 2008 9:38:38 GMT

I am looking for any information on Viola Pounders Hipps who married T. W. Hipps in maybe the late 1800's or early 1900's. Viola was from Desoto co. Ms. Her parents were Cora Amber White Pounders and Joe Pounders. Any information would be so appreciated. Amber White was a sister to our grandfather, floyd White, Desoto co. ms.
thanks margaret

1947 & 1948 Memphis City Directory

MisenheimerKY — 19 Aug 2008 11:05:08 GMT

Would anyone have access to a city directory like a Polk Diretory etc ... for Memphis City for the years 1947 and 1948 ? The kind that listed who was in a particular house and sometimes an occupation was listed as well....

I am looking for occupants of 226 Illinois ... ( West Illinois I think )

A relative lived there , her name was Edna but she had remarried by then so I have no clue as to her surname .

Thank you , David

jakobalexzandr@insightbb.com

Obits for Mellie T and Clennie H Griffin

jrhgwh — 13 Aug 2008 7:30:56 GMT

I am trying to find out if Mellie T Griffin who died Jan 27, 1956 in Shelby County is the mother of Clennie Hamilton Griffin who died April 15, 1967 also in Shelby County. She may have been the wife of Stephen D Griffin and daughter of George W Turner. I am hoping the obits mention parents, children and spouses.

GRIFFIN MELLIE T 01-27-1956 / 86 SHELBY SHELBY / TN WIDOW F WHITE

GRIFFIN CLENNIE H 04-15-1967 / 67 SHELBY SHELBY / TN MARRIED

Thanks so much,

Jean Reed Herbelin

Hiram Tyree Adair

mebishop37 — 19 Aug 2008 1:12:33 GMT

I am searching for some one in Shelby County to get me a copy of a Obituary of Hiram Tyree Adair who died in Ellendale, Tennesse April 12, 1980.
Please let me know what you charge

Mary Bishop
mebishop1@alltel.net

Martins

mrscritter — 18 Aug 2008 3:27:06 GMT

Looking for ANY information on a Martin family. Joseph Taylor Martin was born 1881/1882. Father's given name was Noah. That's all I got. I believe the Father was born in Kentucky but am not sure. There were 4 other children besides Joseph (I believe all boys). They moved to Texas around the turn of the century, but I don't have an exact date. If anyone thinks they might have a connection to this family, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

HItts/Pounders Boothe/White

Tippah603 — 17 Aug 2008 9:57:17 GMT

I am looking for any information on a Viola Pounders who married a Hitts. Maybe early 1900's. Viola's parents were Joe and Amber Pounders.
any help would be so appreciated

Obits for Luther Aaron Beck

GregoryBeck44 — 22 Jul 2008 1:08:16 GMT

Looking for a obit for Luther Aaron Beck born 29 Apr 1899 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, died 3 Nov 1974 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Thank You!!
Gregory

Obits for Meyer and Sue Holland Sundock

jgwilkins — 27 Jul 2008 6:01:25 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for obits for Sue Holland Sundock who died in Memphis on January 4, 1966 and for Meyer Sundock who died in Memphis on September 20, 1968.

Sue Holland Sundock is in my Holland Family Tree.

Meyer immigrated from Minsk Russia with his family in 1905. In 1910 they were in New York, New York. In 1917, Meyer was working for Auther N Sessell as a bookkeeper. He married in June of 1926 in Missouri and by January of 1927 his first wife Pearl was seeking a divorce.

Any information will be greatly appreciated

Jimmy Wilkins
Jackson, Tennessee

jgwilkins_2000@yahoo.com

Franklin L. Irwin & Allyne Childress Irwin

dmuir69 — 2 Aug 2008 1:50:55 GMT

Looking for children of Franklin L. Irwin and Allyne Childress Irwin. Franklin died 1981 in Memphis. No information on wife Allyne Childress. They were married Oct. 27, 1945 in Cross County, Arkansas. Franklin born 1919 in Cross Co., Ark. and Allyne born about 1920. Allyne may have been previously married to a Mr. Deen.

Obits for Meyer and Sue Holland Sundock

jgwilkins — 27 Jul 2008 5:59:52 GMT

1950 census - Henry McCall and Ann Hill family

dave67125 — 5 Nov 2005 4:59:43 GMT

After a long search, I finally found my great-great-great-grandfather, Henry McCall...or so I thought.

In the 1950 census for Shelby County, Ward #3, Henry McCall (age 41 and a bookkeeper) was living with Ann Hill (age 34, whom we all thought was his wife!) and two sons, Edward Hill (age 12) and William H Hill (age 7).

Over the next 50 years, William H Hill at some point changed his name to McCall, and fathered a son (William Lafayette McCall) who married Nannie Franklin Kelley. William and wife Nannie can be found with their daughter Flossie in the 1900 Decatur County census, 11th Civil Disctrict.

That leaves a 50 year gap that I can't seem to fill. Anyone have any clues? Were Henry McCall and Ann Hill married? Was Henry McCall even the natural father of William H?

The only other information I have was some info my aunt gave me. As the story goes, William Lafayette's father, William H., died when W.L. was young and the family ended up being very poor.

Wm. Lafayette - b.9 Sep 1873, d.Feb 1962, buried in Corinth Cemetery, Decatur County, TN
Nannie Franklin Kelley - b.4 Jun 1877, d.20 May 1952, buried in Corinth Cemetery as well.

Thanks in advance folks!
- Dave

Memphis - "leader of the Son" 1870s

GMRoberts14 — 22 Jul 2008 9:54:03 GMT

Hello,
I am researching a collection of letters written by a woman in the 1870s - in one letter, she mentions a Memphis lawyer by the name of Robert Perry Duncan, and states he was "leader of the Son" there.

Does anyone know what this means? Any advice would be much appreciated.

Free Lookups in Shelby County, TN

Anita Sparks — 8 Apr 2005 5:41:19 GMT

I do research in Shelby County, TN

FREE LOOKUPS; ALL RECORDS
Death, obits, marriages, probate
cemetery, etc

If you would also want to obtain
copies, a small fee is applied
to cover cost of copying and
postage

Anita Sparks
Memphis, TN
genresearchers@aol.com

Forest Hill Cemetery - York family

enjoynlyf — 17 Jul 2008 6:52:41 GMT

Need help, looking for the last name of York, buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County. Death cert states they are buried there, looking for others in the family, and which Forest Hill, i'm unsure, any help greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Death of H K Avery

skyegirl2007 — 16 Jul 2008 5:43:30 GMT

Deart of H K Avery

skyegirl2007 — 16 Jul 2008 5:43:09 GMT

Lookin for kinfolk

Dorriss72 — 8 Jul 2008 1:32:57 GMT

I am researching my geaneology for the above captioned surnames from Mississippi>Tennessee My father which was Loyd McClenton died in 1982 in Shelby, Tennesee I know he has lots of children and would like to talk with some of them and get to know any information would be helpful thank you for reading

Tritt Obit

sigman5277 — 29 Jun 2008 1:45:25 GMT

I am looking for the obituary for Otha Franklin Tritt jr that ran in the Commercial Appeal on 21 Dec 1997. You can reach me at jeansigman@msn.com. Thanks Jean

James H. McCarthy/McCarty

family700 — 14 Jun 2008 4:36:44 GMT

Looking for descendants of James H. McCarthy/McCarty born about 1913 in Racine,Wisconsin. His parents were John F & Elizabeth McCarthy/McCarty. Memphis,Shelby County last known residence in November of 1950 when his mother died.

George Owen Millard Aug 8,1891 - July 1965 Obit

innisfree19 — 2 May 2008 6:19:45 GMT

Need obit for George Owen Millard, b. 8 Aug 1891 in TN, and died July 1965 at Memphis. Attempting to help another party connect with relatives/survivors of this gentleman. His WWI draft card lists a wife and at least one child. For genealogy purposes only.

Would appreciate names of parents and aiblings.

obit help please: Howell

buttonsvh — 17 May 2008 12:37:54 GMT

I am trying to locate the obituaries for
Elmer D Howell DOD 22 Dec 1965
Jennie M Howell DOD 19 Mar 1961

Greatly appreciate any help.

Vickie Howell
Tell City IND

family tree

james mcduffee — 25 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

does anyone know any McDuffee's living in or around shelby county/memphis or union city tennessee?

James Calvin Landers & Martha "Mattie" Wood

shortie303 — 27 May 2008 4:02:48 GMT

I am looking for any information on this couple and their children:
Information I have is from Census records & few online sources, the following is what I have. Any help with this would be appreciated, even if I have been following the wrong couple. I am trying to determine if James Calvin is the son of Marion Landers b. 1829 KY - this family's occupation: are ship carpenters, which seems to be a family occupation, starting with Marion. Later generations working as a Drudgers on the river.

James Calvin Landers b. abt Feb 1850 KY
d. 31 May 1913 Memphis, Shelby co, TN
buried: Forrest Hill Cem. Shelby co. TN

md Martha "Mattie" Wood b. abt Mar 1860 KY
d. 9 Dec 1928 TN
(this information from TN Death Index)

Children:
1) John Edwin b. 15/May/1875 IL
d. 25/Mar/1943 Shelby co. TN

md Nora NEILL b. 27/Feb/1878 MO?
d. 15/Oct/1971 Memphis, Shelby TN

Children:
a) Anna b. Mar 1899 Shelby, TN

b) John Edwin Jr. b.15/1986 Shelby TN
d. Jul/1986 Shelby, TN

md Lillian M.?? b. 25/Jun/1904 MO
d. Aug/1982 Shelby, TN

Children:
1a) Johnnie A. dtr b. abt 1925

2a) Terrell E. b. abt 1926

2) James W. b. Sep 1877 IN - No other info

possibly md a Bessie Lee Woodyard

Child: a) Leonard Earl b. 21/Aug/1902

3) Edwin b. Feb 1881 IN - No other info
Possibly deceased by 1910 census

4) Maggie M. b. Mar 1883 - No other infor
Maggie could have md by 1920 census

Any help with this family would be appreciated. Trying to collect as much family info for a family reunion in July.

Thank you.
Wendy
shortie303@yahoo.com

Martha 'Mattie' Jane Stanfill Clark Coleman 1881 - 1971

lindajcox333 — 25 May 2008 12:54:56 GMT

Looking for information on:
William ‘Elijah’ Clark, Reverend was born on March 12, 1876 in Henderson County, Tennessee and died March 01, 1908 in Sardis, Henderson County, Tennessee at the age of 32 - just 8 years after he had married and the same year his last child, Luna, was born;
he married Martha “Mattie” Jane Stanfill (later Coleman) who was born on November 24, 1881 in Henderson County, Tennessee – married on September 20, 1900 in Henderson County - their gravestones are together in the Sardis Cemetery and it is written:
Mattie Coleman Clark - she died September 01, 1971 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee at the age of 90 – she is shown as dying in a Memphis retirement home.
(She had made Memphis her home with her second husband, thought to have been a Mr. Coleman, also a Methodist Preacher.)
Her family’s farm was next door to the Clark farm. In the 1900 Census at age 24 he was living with his sister, Artie ‘Missie’ Clark and her husband John A. Montgomery on their farm, just prior to his marriage.
Elijah was a Methodist Preacher, probably around Sardis, Tennessee, but maybe in the Shady Hill or Crane Creek area.
As a widow, Mattie lived next door to her parents in the 1910 census with her four young children;
she was living in Sardis Town in the 1920 Census with her children,
so she apparently married second Mr. Coleman – married after 1920 – she was 39 in 1920.
Any help with this family would be appreciated,
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

1932 L. C. Humes High School Year Book, Memphis

wkgncuz — 23 May 2008 6:19:24 GMT

I just received the Humes High Herald Year Book for 1932. Will do look ups.

William R Matthews, married 1912 Memphis, TN

cindiscott52 — 13 May 2008 2:41:24 GMT

looking for information on WM R Matthews born 1892 TN, married Anna May Carter in Memphis 1912, WWI draft online had 1 child Anna R Matthews. Then they vasnish....anyone know about this family???
Thanks

Edna George Martin married Earl Martin and died May 4 2000

Darlene Childers Franco — 5 Apr 2006 9:52:50 GMT

I am looking for information on two families that lived in the Memphis area.

Edna George Martin married Earl Martin and died May 4 2000. How could I find her obituary or burial information?

Also, Edna's granddaughter died violently in the 1980's during a multiple murder in Memphis. It made the headlines for quite a while, but I can't seem to find any mention of it online.

James William George died in Memphis in the late 30's, apparently killed in a brawl of some sort.

Any information on these two families would be greatly appreciated!

Darlene Childers Franco
djbwain@yahoo.com

obit lookup please

sandraperry — 5 Dec 2007 7:56:20 GMT

Could someone please check for an obit for Ludwig (Louis) Sudwischer? He died 10 Aug 1925 living in Memphis. Was born 1861. His name on his death certificate is spelled Sudwisugr.
thanks

Cancer screening program 1952-1960

smukherj2000 — 29 Mar 2008 6:49:11 GMT

I am a physician/researcher who is trying to contact anyone who may have undergone screening for cervical cancer by Pap smear between 1952-1962. Shelby County was the center for a major NIH trial. I would like to speak with anyone who might have been part of this trial, either as patient, physician, researcher or technologist. If so, I would conduct a phone interview for about 10-15 minutes. A small honorarium will be provided.

Avery Branch

skyegirl2007 — 29 Mar 2008 3:27:14 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to learn more about this branch of the AVERY family. Any help would be appreciated, especially any photos or newspaper articles, birth, wedding, occupations, obits. Every detail helps, up or down this line. Thank you.
Regards,
Barbara

Descendants of Norman LeNoir Avery

1 Norman LeNoir Avery
b: 01 Jan 1853 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
d: 09 Sep 1907 in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas
.+Minerva Fisher Pullen
b: 25 Dec 1856 in Richmond, Virginia
m: 03 Nov 1875 in Memphis, Tennessee
d: 04 Jan 1929 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

.2 Hamilton King Avery I
b: 07 Aug 1876 in Memphis, Tennessee
d: 06 Feb 1937 in New Orleans, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
.+Alice Josephine Daigle
b: 19 Mar 1881 in Theriot, Louisiana
m: 11 Dec 1901 in Houma, Lousiana
d: 17 Aug 1971 in New Orleans, Louisiana

.2 Norman Lenoir Avery
b: 21 Aug 1878 in Gills Station, Tennessee
d: 29 Nov 1943 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

.2 Walter Graham Avery
b: 20 Nov 1880 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: Nov 1881

.2 Charles Leslie Avery
b: 18 Feb 1883 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 11 Jun 1963 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
.+Myrtle Brodie
b:?
d: 18 Sep 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee

.2 Benjamin Pullen Avery
b: 18 Dec 1884 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 15 Jun 1885

.2 Eugene Redford Avery
b: 25 Apr 1887 in Osceola, Arkansas
d:?

.2 Percy Prince Avery
b: 09 Mar 1889 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 16 May 1894
.
.2 Minnie Pullen Avery
b: 27 Jul 1891 in Osceola, Arkansas
d: 19 Jan 1967 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Would love contact with relatives, tall tales welcome!

Dr. William Ernest Jones

cathyd2281 — 22 Feb 2008 3:47:10 GMT

I am fairly new to genealogy and have discovered recently that my grandfather, William Ernest Jones (b. 1861), graduated from Memphis Hospital Medical College in 1894. I would like to have access to any records that may exist regarding him. He had a medical practice in Wilmot, Arkansas until his death in 1939. Does anyone know who to contact about archives from Memphis Hospital Medical College? I would be most grateful for any assistance.

Any Children Born To Mary Theresa McCabe Goggin(s) in The 80's or 90's

jasminemjohnson — 27 Mar 2008 5:04:30 GMT

Seeking my siblings born to Mary Theresa Goggin(s) in
Memphis, TN. She was a rolling stone and unfortunately she left behind alot of my alleged siblings. Any one have any information, please contact asap. Not only to reunite, but there is a medical emergency that my siblings need to be aware of.

Jamison/Jimerson

Pat_in_the_North — 19 Mar 2008 7:14:00 GMT

My great-great-grandfather, Wily (Wiley, Wili) Jamison first appears in Tennessee records in Giles County in 1836. He married and they had several children, one of whom I'm particularly interested in--my great-grandfather James Henry Jamison. Somewhere between 1850 and 1860, Wiley disappears. I think he died either in Giles County (but no records there have emerged) or in Shelby County, as his wife and four of the kids appear in the Memphis area (1860 Census).

Can Wiley (under various spellings) Jamison/Jemison/Jamerson be found in any of Shelby County's cemetery books? Many of his family settled in Shelby County or across into Marshall County, Mississippi.

I can be contacted directly at patjbell@earthlink.net.

Obit for Charles Olson

ellenb7580126 — 12 Mar 2008 3:22:14 GMT

He died May 17,1946 in Nashville, John Gaston Hospital , born in ILL in 1888 of all things he was on a Orphan Train that took him to MO, his sister went there with him we think , a brother was taken off the train in South Dakota, they did find each other but we hope to find more information from his obit.

Obit Look-Up

skyegirl2007 — 9 Mar 2008 10:54:10 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for the obits of these Avery's. Can anybody help? I also am trying to learn how to obtain a copy of their wills.

Norman Le Noir AVERY
Born: 1 Jan 1853 in Memphis, TN,
Died: 9 Sep 1907 in Mineral Wells, TX.(why was he in Texas?)
He married on 3 Nov 1875 in Memphis, TN. to
Minnie Fisher PULLEN
Born: 25 Dec 1856 in Richmond, VA,
Died: 4 Jan 1929 in Memphis, TN.(did they separate,diviorce)

He was the son of
Alexander Hamilton AVERY
Born: 31 Mar 1823 in Buffalo, NY,
Died: 8 May 1859 in Memphis, TN.
He married on 12 April 1847 in La Grange, TN. to
Sarah Henrietta POLK
Born: 27 Dec 1829 in Sumter Co., SC,
Died: 25 May 1897 in Memphis, TN.
She was the daughter of
Charles James POLK and Martha Hicks JAMES.

Thank you for any help.
Regards,
Barbara

Obit: Lisa M. Acup Porter

TheresaRGriffiths — 14 Mar 2008 5:02:26 GMT

Lisa Acup Porter
May 24, 1964 - June 29, 2006

Lisa M. Acup Porter, 42, of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of the Violet Hill area, died Thursday, June 29, 2006 in Wilmington. Born May 25, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee to James Acup and Barbara Curtis Acup, she was an electrical engineer for T.T.S. of Elwood, Illinois.
She loved to fish, and loved to garden, but most of all loved her family. Survivors include her two loving sons, Daniel and Ethen, both of Wilmington, Illinois; her mother, Barbara; one brother, James Acup, and many aunts, uncles, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her father, James Acup, and her maternal grandmother.
A Graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at 4:30 p.m., at the Fairview cemetery.

1832 Marriage Lookup

LizAnj — 14 Feb 2008 8:03:49 GMT

Hi there,

I was wondering if someone would be willing to lookup a marriage record for:

John M. Spickernagle and Mary Jane Davis
m. 18 FEB 1832 Shelby Co. Tennessee

John was born 1806 in Philadelphia, PA and I know virtually nothing about Mary Jane, except that she may have been born in Georgia. I'm hoping to glean some critical info from their marriage record.

Thanks very much,
Liz O

Stanley Balch

peg1304 — 8 Mar 2008 2:36:49 GMT

Need to locate Stanley Balch in Shelby County TN concerning a high school friend.

Elijah Cheek Family - 1850 - 1880

debbiall — 6 Mar 2008 6:15:13 GMT

Looking for information on the CHEEK family. Elijah and Mary "Polly" CHEEK came from Virginia to Memphis around 1850. They were in Crittenden County, Arkansas, in 1860, but Mary was back in Memphis by 1870.

I have been told that Elijah died in Tennessee around 1863. Would like confirmation and possibly burial information.

According to the online death index, Mary CHEEK died on 7 Dec 1877 in Memphis. I'm looking for burial information.

Elijah and Mary CHEEK were the parents of several children. So far I've identified:

Mary Margaret
George W.
Thomas H.
Sarah
Irene
Louisa
Mark

Any information on this CHEEK family would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Debbi

Obit lookup, please

peg1304 — 21 Feb 2008 5:45:11 GMT

Would greatly appreciate someone to look up the obituary for Frank Woodson Rutledge, age 19, died 12 Dec 1928. He fell from a train in Briark, AR probably on 10 Dec 1928 and died in Memphis at St. Joseph Hospital on the 12th of Dec.

I also have other obits I would like to have if anyone can look them up for me.

Thanks...Peg

AVERY's

skyegirl2007 — 11 Jan 2008 5:14:52 GMT

Hello,
I am trying to learn more about this branch of the AVERY family. Any help would be appreciated, especially any photos or newspaper articles, occupations, birth, wedding announcements,obits. Every detail helps. Thank you.
Regards,
Barbara

Ebenezer Root Avery
b: 20 Jan 1800 Coventry
m: 8 Sept 1882
d: 2 May 1890 Lockport, New York
+ Harriet Goodwin
b: 17 Dec 1802
d: 16 Dec 1888 Lock Port, New York

Alexander Hamilton Avery
b: 31 Mar 1823 in Buffalo, Erie, New York
m: 12 Apr 1847 in La Grange, Tennessee
d: 08 May 1859 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
+Sarah Henrietta Polk
b: 27 Dec 1829 in Sumter Dist, South Carolina
d: 25 May 1897 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

... 2 Walter Hamilton Avery
b: 21 Apr 1849 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
d:?
... 2 Charles Polk Avery
b: 17 Feb 1851 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
d: 13 Jul 1869 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

... 2 Norman LeNoir Avery
b: 01 Jan 1853 in Memphis, Tennessee
d: 09 Sep 1907 in Mineral Wells, Texas
...... +Minerva Fisher Pullen
b: 25 Dec 1856 in Richmond, Virginia
m: 03 Nov 1875 in Memphis, Tennessee
d: 04 Jan 1929 in Memphis, Tennesse
....... Hamilton King Avery I
b: Aug 7-1876 Memphis, Tenn
d: Feb 6-1937 New Orleans, La
m: Dec 11-1901 in Houma, La to
+Alice Josephine Daigle
b: March 19-1881 Theriot, La
d: Aug 20-1971 New Orleans, La

... 2 Herbert Avery
b: Abt. 1855
d: Abt. 1855

... 2 Lora Belle Avery
b: 08 Apr 1857
d: 16 Oct 1878
.......+Frank Graham
b: Abt. 1877
d:?

Any history, stories welcome. Perhaps you know of someone who shares my interests and could point me in that direction. Again thank you for your time.
Regards,
Barbara

Thank you again!

Larry Joe Wilson

LynnAdams48 — 15 Jan 2008 8:53:01 GMT

I am looking for Larry joe Wilson, born July 22, 1955. He's on my family tree. He's related to the Hutchersons.

AVERY, Lora Belle

skyegirl2007 — 18 Feb 2008 5:42:16 GMT

Hi,
Does any body have information about this Avery? Or her family/siblings/parents? I have seen the Groton Avery books, but would like to learn more. Would love contact with relatives!

Name: Lora Belle AVERY
Birth: 8 Apr 1857
Death: 16 Oct 1878

Father: Alexander Hamilton AVERY
b: 31 Mar 1823 in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY
d:8 May 1859 Memphis, TN
Mother: Sarah Henrietta POLK
b: 27 Dec 1829 in Sumpter Dist., SC
d: 25 May 1897 Memphis, TN

Thanks for your help.
Barbara

Alfred Shelby

stinsonjojo — 14 Feb 2008 4:04:25 GMT

Seeking info on my great great grandparents Alfred and Jane Hopkins Shelby. One of their sons: James Shelby married to Fannie Louisa Simpson was my great grandfather .

Mullins Station (Depot)

EricFleet15 — 5 Feb 2008 5:47:34 GMT

I am sure in past years there were Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway (later L&N Railroad) freight depot, passenger shelter and section houses at the Mullins Station. The depot and shelter were in west of Mullins Station Road (north-south) between State Road and abandoned track where the parking lots are locating for the Shelby County Correction Center. The section houses were in east of Mullins Station Road. Do you have the old picture of them? I have contacted the county archives office but they seems nothing help me anything.

Thanks,
Eric F...
http://www.oldncstlrr.8m.com/mullins.htm

McKeough & Presley - Memphis

DavidVB — 11 Jan 2004 7:14:43 GMT

I am looking for family info of an Augusutus P. McKeough & his wife Grace Lee (Presley) McKeough. They were married in 1924 and I believe resided in Memphis throughout their lives. Thanks. David

Will Summerville, 1888

amyarmstrong — 22 Jan 2008 3:31:05 GMT

At Memphis, Tenn., Will Summerville, an eighteen-year-old boy, touched a prostrated electric light wire with a piece of hoop iron and was killed almost instantly.

source: RICHLAND SHIELD & BANNER (Mansfield, Richland, Ohio): 11 February 1888, Vol. LXX, No. 38

Adopted son

LynnAdams48 — 15 Jan 2008 8:55:20 GMT

I am looking for a son adopted out. He was born Aug.7, 1969 in Memphis.

Charles Ferguson died Feb. 1973 in Shelby Co. TN.

wandakarnes1 — 1 Jan 2008 3:27:56 GMT

I am searching for information on a Charles Ferguson who was married to Anna L. Sloan Sykes after 1946. Charles was Anna's second husband. They lived in the Memphis area of Shelby County, TN. There is a Charles Ferguson on SSDI that may be the person I am searching for but I have no proof at this time. Is there anyone on the board who knew Anna and Charles Ferguson? How can I find an obituary for the Charles Ferguson who died in 1973 in Millington, Shelby County, Tennessee?

Overton Hospital

jashorty — 29 Dec 2007 5:52:45 GMT

I have seen that my husband gg grandfather was wounded at the Battle of Helena in the Civil War in 1863 and died a few days later in the Overton Hospital in Memphis. Is there any records available for that hospital or records where the ones died there would have been buried. Thanks

Where is Hot Springs?

KayI — 28 Dec 2007 2:29:26 GMT

I have an obit from 1872 and it says she died at Hot Springs. The person listed lived in Memphis, TN so it must be around there somewhere. Is it a town or a hospital? Anyone know?

Error on posting first message

KayI — 28 Dec 2007 2:32:55 GMT

Anyone know where Hot Springs is? I have an obit from 1872 that says she died in Hot Springs. Is this a town or hospital or something? Any help would be appreciated.

Seeking Father of Armstead PAYNE, born TN in 1807

flatrock120 — 27 Dec 2007 3:49:14 GMT

Seeking information regarding the husband of Mary (maiden name possibly LITTLE) (1771-1845) and father of the following PAYNE children, as well as their TN co. of residence between 1790-1810. Mary and the younger children were in Franklin Co., AL from 1820-1840, but without a husband in the household. Several of the children later indicated their birth state as TN, but we don’t know which county. Any information regarding either ancestry or a Shelby Co., TN residence greatly appreciated. Also any family, death, burial, etc. information for Armstead's siblings.
- Thomas PAYNE, b. 1789
- Larkin PAYNE, b. 1791, TN
- Wilie B. PAYNE, b. 1797; married Sarah OWENS, 1823
- Gaven PAYNE, b. 1800, TN; married Mary RICHARDS or RICHARDSON, 1818
- Lucy PAYNE, b. 1803
- Armstead PAYNE, b. 1807, TN; married Jane BURLESON, 1835 and Mary Louisa CROCKER, 1845
- Absolom PAYNE, b. 1807 (twin, died at birth)
- Elizabeth J. PAYNE, b. 1810, TN; married Edmond LITTLE, 1830

Best regards,
Don Taylor

Brown, Guess/t, Randolph

vancehawkins1952 — 12 Dec 2007 8:28:17 GMT

Need info on Harriet Guess/t who married David B brown in 1841, in Shelby Co, Tn. Also want info on J E Randolph who was bondsman, meaning he was probably related to Harriet.

thank you

vh

Adair in Shelby County, TN

broshire — 9 Dec 2007 9:26:05 GMT

James and Ann Adair, aged 60 and 61 respectively, born in SC, were enumerated in Shelby County, TN in the 1850 census. With them was son John Adair b. GA and wife Elzira with children June, Frances, Mary, and William. Also was son Andrew, age 18, born GA. By 1860 the family of John Adair and his wife had moved to Marshall County, Mississippi. Presumably James and Ann Adair died in Shelby County soon after the 1850 census.

Any information appreciated.

Nancy

Lohman Molnar

Saharanne — 11 May 2007 1:39:43 GMT

I am looking for an obit or location of my Grandmother's grave. Her name is Angelle Lohman Molnar. SHe was born 4 Sept 1911 and died 10/1977. She was born raised and lived most of her life in Shelby county/Memphis.

Ann
annee@mchsi.com

Marriages in TN, MS, MO and AR

BOYCE1 — 11 Nov 2007 11:33:23 GMT

Familysearch.org is currently working on Arkansas marriages from the 1890's. As an indexer, I have been surprised at the number of people from Memphis who married in Crittenden County AR. At least 80% of the licenses are from out of state and most from Memphis. If you are looking for Tennessee resident marriage licenses you might try eastern Arkansas Counties. Evelyn Brown

Rev Charles Stewart ho Marjorie Scruggs

mwitter145 — 30 Jun 2007 4:47:28 GMT

Am searching for descendants of Marjorie Scruggs Stewart born in Mississippi 1920's married a Rev. CHarles Stewart who was thought to have been a Methodist minister at one of the large churches in Memphis.....I am a Scruggs descendant

Shelby County Marriage - 1844

wanda_haines — 4 Jul 2006 11:52:05 GMT

Two of my ancestors were married 30th Dec, 1844, how do I go about getting information about this? William Patterson ,22 b.N.C. married Mrs Sarah Edmons Gandy, 30. Do not know the town, only County.
And Mrs Gandy had 3 children, gender unknown, but census has them listed as: M.E. Gandy,b.1833, E.A. Gandy,b.1835, L.E. Gandy,b1839. Need anything anyone might offer on the Gandy family, will assume (Mr) Gandy deceased at the time.

Thanks in advance,
Wanda

George Taylor bn in Shelby Tn 1834

lolene133 — 24 Jan 2007 1:15:24 GMT

George Taylor was born in Shelby County in 1834 according to his CSA pension application. By 1860 there is a George W. Taylor living in McLennan County TX. He lived in the county West of the Brazos for another 10 yrs. because he is listed next door to his father-in-law Isaac Price in 1870. There is a family tradition that Margaret Ann and George may have been cousins, but there has never been any proof of that. Prices did live in Shelby County at one time, but I am not sure it was the same family since I have been unable to trace them either.

The one family in the 1840 census who had boys of an age to be George was a Joseph Taylor. By 1850, he is no longer in the county. Is there another researcher who may have found anything on George or Joseph to help sort this out? I'd like to eliminate Joseph if he isn't my family, but I can't find a clue. ANY help appreciated.

Lolene

Help! Tracking down AVERY'S

skyegirl2007 — 27 Oct 2007 4:18:07 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for information about
Hamilton King Avery I born Aug 7, 1876 Memphis, Tenn married Alice Josephine Avery Dec 11, 1901 in Houma,Louisiana and died Feb 6, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
I found pictures and letters stating he began a business Rapid City Transit in Memphis,had a Kodak photography business, and was an engineer. I am trying discover addtional documentation for this. Any stories or info will be gratefully accepted.
His parents were
Norman LeNoir Avery
b Jan 1-1853 Memphis, Tennessee
d Sept 24-1907 Mineral Wells, Texas
married Nov 3-1875 Memphis, Tennessee
Minerva Fisher Pullen
b Dec 25-1856 Tennessee
d Jan 4-1929 Memphis, Tennessee?

AND his grandparents
Alexander Hamilton Avery
b March 31-1825 New York
d May 8-1859 Memphis, Tennessee
married April 12-1847 LaGrange, Tennessee
Sarah Henrietta Polk
b Dec 27-1829 Sumpter, South Carolina
d May 25-1897 Memphis, Tennessee

Who were their parents, children, were they involved in politics, what did they do? Any help you could provide will be greatly appreciated. Would love stories or legends about them or any descendants.
Thank you for any help,
Barbara

Obit Request for Victor Crouch

sdlewis41 — 26 Oct 2007 5:46:54 GMT

Hello,
I'm looking for an obit copy for Victor Crouch who passed away in March 1982 in Memphis.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Shelley

JOLLY FAMILY

Gorjouzz — 25 Oct 2007 11:25:06 GMT

Looking for info on the Jolly family.

Lewis John Jolly b.16 May 1885 d. August 1971
buried at Mudville Cemetery.

Married to Ida Gertrude Hanks
b.1896 d.1944 also buried at Mudville Cemetery

1920 census lists two children:
John Edgar Jolly b. About 1915
James Lewis Jolly b. About 1917

I am especially interested in any information regarding Lewis' parents...my gg-grandmother was his sister and no one knows for certain what her first name was as my g-grandfather was a young boy when she died, about 4-6 years old and his father died a few years later.
Some say her name may have been Mary, Elizabeth or Annie.

The Unknown Jolly sister married G.W Hamilton b. 1861
They had 3 children.

1.Norris Hamilton b.1894 in Rosemark, Shelby Co., Tennessee

2.George Washington Hamilton Jr. b. 1901 in Locke, Shelby Co., Tennessee

3. Anna/Annie Mae Hamilton b. About 1905 in persumably Shelby Co., Tennessee

The 1910 census lists the widowed G.W with his 3 children in the Donelson/Donaldson district of Shelby County (Pleasant Ridge area)

Death of Boyle

DorothySwanson44 — 25 Oct 2007 1:04:10 GMT

Wouldd appreciate the obituary or information about a James Boyle who d. and was buried in Memphis, Tn. on Mar. 2, 1892. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

J J Thompson

brianfutrel — 16 Oct 2007 2:01:55 GMT

J J Thompson was living in Shelby County in 1860. He had a son named John H. Thompson who was born in Tennessee in 1849. In 1886, J.J. Thompson was still alive and living in Tennessee. I do not know how old J.J. Thompson was. John H. Thompson was a Baptist minister. I would like to know who J.J. Thompson was. J.J. Thompson had other children, but I do not know their names. If you know anything about this J.J. Thompson, please contact me. brian

Samuel P. Kinsey

jedwards4_1 — 31 May 2007 4:03:01 GMT

Seeking info on my GGrandfather, Samuel Parks Kinsey, b.22 Sep 1855 in IN, d. 31 May 1931 buried in Memphis Memorial Park, Memphis. He may have remarried, wife's name Louise, daughters name Billie A., Married V. P. Mitchell, lived in Union City.

PETERSON Family in Collierville, Shelby Co., TN 1840

LMGaunt — 9 Oct 2007 9:04:51 GMT

Hi All,

I'm attempting to locate Peter PETERSON, husband of Sarah LIPSCOMB/LIPSCOM, and his family.

A Peter PETERSON is listed in the 1840 Census for Shelby Co., TN.

In the 1850 Census for Collierville, Shelby Co., TN, I find his daughter, Catherine "Katy" PETERSON (1823, AL -- 1915, TX) and her husband, Burse/Burris B. BLACKWOOD (1820, AL --1897, Locker, San Saba Co., TX)

The BLACKWOOD Family was living next to William E. GIBSON (abt 1810, TN --?) and his wife, Florina PETERSON (abt 1815, SC or AL -- ?). Florina is most likely the sister of Catherine "Katy" PETERSON BLACKWOOD.

The 1850 Census also showed a Peter PETERSON 18 yrs., TN living w/the BLACKWOOD Family. I would assume, Peter, is the brother of Florina and Catherine.

The death certificate for Catherine "Katy" PETERSON BLACKWOOD shows her father, Peter PETERSON and her mother, Sarah LIPSCOM (possibly LIPSCOMB).

I have also noticed several places in Collierville, TN named "PETERSON", Peterson Lake RD, etc.

I found this information on another message board:

"Eppy was in Shelby County, Tennessee as early as 1831 according to Goodspeed's History of Shelby County, Tennessee.In July 1831, justices of the Shelby County Court met and appoited judges to hold an election for members of congress on the first thursday and friday in august. Those appointed were Richard WHITBY, Peter PETERSON and Eppy WHITE. He, William WILLIAMS, and Peter PETERS were also were a part of a committiee to contract and be supervisors of the building of a bridge across the Thomas Creek on State Line Rd, At that time Stateline Td was designated to be a 1st class road. The bridge was to cost $15.00."
Genforum. Shelby Co., TN

The BLACKWOOD Family and the GIBSON Family were in Carouse, Ouachita Co., AR in the 1860 Census along with several members of Benjamin F. PRICE'S Family. I believe there are several marriaged between these families.

Please excuse any errors, I have attempted to verify this infomation.

Any information would be appreciated,
Linda Cashen Gaunt

Trying to locate Cemetery listing for Elbert M. Cox

yellowfeather31 — 9 Sep 2007 2:41:48 GMT

Trying to locate Cemetery listing for Elbert M. Cox his brother's Obit lists him as living in Memphis, TN. also. SS records give a death date for Elbert as Nov 1965 but no location but TN. He may be buried same Calvary Cemetery as brother Hurshel Cox who died 10 Sep. 1957. Any help most appreciated.

Please I need Obit Lookup

stumpwater_1 — 28 Sep 2007 4:29:47 GMT

Name Leon Mooneyham he died sometimes in Jan 1979 in shelby County TN...other mention name was his wife Inez, and children , Danny, Michael, Bobby, Elizabeth......believe to be in the Memphis area..thank so very much in advance my email address is stumpwater@cableone.net

Billy Avara Obit

mabeone — 29 Sep 2007 10:44:49 GMT

Mr. Billy “Bill” Avara age 78 of 139 Orchard View Drive, Mount Airy, husband of Estelle Hiatt Avara, passed away at his home on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Mr. Avara was born in Shelby County TN on August 24, 1929 son of the late Betty Jackson Avara and William Avara .

He was a member of Flat Ridge Baptist Church, a veteran of the US Army, a member of Granite Masonic Lodge 322 AF & AM and Scottish Rites with a 32nd degree and was retired from Taylor’s Garage in Mount Airy.

Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Estelle Hiatt Avara; of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Stephen Smith of Lowgap; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Peggy Avara of Mount Airy; two grandchildren and spouses, Jason and Suzanne Avara, Mt. Airy, NC and Brandon and Margo Collins; Mt. Airy, NC, four great-grandchildren, Gary Lewis, Jr., Magan Lewis, Lane Collins and Jacee Avara all of Mount Airy; brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws, Lee and Debbie Hiatt of King, Earl and Angie Hiatt of Mooresville and Charles and Sharon Hiatt of Mount Airy; sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Leonard of Cana, Frank Lowe of Cana, Catherine and Julius Easter of Ararat, VA and Jo Ann and Robert Foley of Cana, several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Avara was preceded in death by a loving granddaughter, Jennifer Renae Lewis, a brother-in-law, Melvin Leonard and a sister-in-law, Mary Ruth Lowe.

Funeral services will be held on Monday October 1, 2007 at Flat Ridge Baptist Church at 2:00 PM. The service will be conducted by Rev. Todd Byrd and Rev. Dennis Bledsoe with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted at the graveside by VFW Post 2019 Mt. Airy and VFW Post 9436 Pilot Mountain. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 401 Technology Lane Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC 27030 or to Flat Ridge Baptist Church c/o Mrs. Veona Gunnell, 317 Meadowbrook Road, Cana, VA 24317. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home on Sunday night from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

moodyfuneralservices 29 Sept 2007

Clara Crooks, Delaney, Adams, Maxey

mecopell — 30 Aug 2007 5:54:03 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Clara Crooks? I have no facts stating that is her last name. I have just heard people talking about her on previous message boards.
Her last name can also be known as Delaney, possibly a marriage to Henry Delaney which Earl Franklin Delaney was born in 1897 in Catahoula County, La. She married J.E. Adams in MS in 1904 with Katie Adams being born in 1904, and lastly to William Monroe Maxey who was my great grandfather resulting in lots of children. She died in Shelby county TN in 1960.

My question to you. Was her last name really Crooks, or was it something different. I have really hit a road block.
Any information would be very appreciated!

Mariah Copell (Maxey)

WILLIAM E. GIBSON / FLORINA PETERSON

katemedlockwheeless06 — 27 Sep 2007 12:03:44 GMT

My ggg-grandparents are William E. GIBSON and Florina (Floranna) PETERSON. They married in Shelby Co., Tennessee in 1837. The 1850 Census shows they were still in Shelby Co., Tennessee with their children –
f- Philadelphia Gibson - b. 1836 in Tennessee, USA
f- Narcissa Gibson - b. 1838 in Tennessee, USA
f- Catharine Gibson - b. 1844 in Tennessee, USA

The 1860 Census shows them in Carouse, Ouachita Co., Arkansas, USA with the following children listed in the household –
Peter Gibson - b. 1851 in Arkansas, USA
f- James “Matilda” Gibson - b. 1854 in Arkansas, USA
m- David Euphrates "Frate" Gibson - b. 16 Jun 1857 in Arkansas, USA
f- Susan Gibson - b. 1857 in Arkansas, USA ( I believe she was his twin)
f- Rosina (Rosanna) Gibson - b. 1860 in Arkansas, USA

The 1870 Census shows Malinda P. GIBSON b. 1851 in Arkansas married to General Francis McCRACKEN in Craighead Co., Arkansas. In their household we find Malinda’s siblings –
f- James “Matilda” Gibson - b. 1854 in Arkansas, USA
m- David Euphrates "Frate" Gibson - b. 16 Jun 1857 in Arkansas, USA
f- Susan Gibson - b. 1857 in Arkansas, USA ( I believe she was his twin)

(NOTE ** - In the 1860 Census record we have James Matilda Gibson recorded as a male and she was a female. We know this due to other data and first hand accounts from her offspring.

We do not find Malinda P. Gibson in either the 1850 or 1860 Census records although she was born in 1851. We do however find another child recorded as a male by the name of Peter. Thus I am making an assumption that Peter is the middle name of Malinda.)

David Euphrates “Frate” GIBSON was my gg-grandfather so I know what happened to him. I would love to hear from more down his line that is searching and recording the family history though. David “Frate” married Amanda HANKINS in Craighead Co., Arkansas in 1887.

James Matilda GIBSON married William TURNER and followed her sister, Malinda and General Francis McCRACKEN to Boone County, Arkansas. Malinda died in 1880. Her husband remarried and raised the family there. Matilda’s family continued to grow and was raised there.

I would like to know what happened to Susan GIBSON and the other siblings. I would also like to know when, where and how their parents died. I would like to know the identity of William E. GIBSON’s parents. Florina’s father was Peter PETERSON. I do not know the identity of her mother for sure. If anyone can help with answer’s to some of my questions I would greatly appreciate it

Cholera in Memphis question

kathybrownlamm — 28 Aug 2007 1:19:48 GMT

I had a ancestor who I was told died from Cholera while he was in Memphis TN he and his son in law both died from Cholera and was buried together. I am guessing about 1832-34. Is there any way that I can confirm this? Is there a Cholera death list. His name was John Brown he was from Vigo Co.Indiana and he and his son in law went to Memphis to buy bricks. They went by river.

Just wondering if there is any kind of records and if so how I can see if my ancestor is on it and where he would be buried at.

Thanks Kathy

biological Vick member with questions

scott — 15 Nov 2006 8:21:30 GMT

I am looking for my birth mother and birth father. I do know my birth name was Douglas Lee Vick. I was born Feb 23, 1975 at Memphis Baptist Hospital. I was adopted soon after I was born. My name was legally Douglas Lee Vick for about 4 months. I am thankful for the hard and painful sacrifice my biological mother made. I have a 17 month old son and my wife is expecting our second child. I have a lot of questions about my biological families medical history and blood lines. I do not have an hard feelings and I am greatful for the life I have been given. I would like to find and have contact to have these questions answered. After all these years, I wonder if maybe she has forgotten about me or holds resentments against me. I hope this is not the case, but I understand if it is. I do know the mothers name was Susan Dianne Vick and her parents names are Robert Richard Vick and Lavelle Vick. They live in Memphis still and I think Susan lives in Colorado. Robert has a brother named Edward that lives in Miss.

USGENWEB Site for Shelby Co.

dabrigman_1 — 13 Sep 2007 12:20:35 GMT

For some reason I can't access it. Has this been going on for some time?

Thanks!