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CALLIS David G - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-03 01:54:36Z

CALLIS David G - Vietnam Wall section 6E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,289 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: James Callis son of Billy Joe - Sumner County TN

tutisnowbird — 2012-04-01 20:47:29Z

Indeed she has been a brick wall.

As far as proving James actually died in the Civil War - no I have no proof either. I do know Sarah was listed as widowed in 1880, and he dropped off all census before 1870 (she is listed livin alone with kids)

I was only told by another Callis researcher many years back that he was a Private in Company H, of the 44th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. They also added that he was listed in a hospital at Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 18, 1862. He was wounded at Murfreesboro, TN on December 31, 1862. Sent to hospital in Atlanta, GA on March 20, 1863 where he died from his wounds. The website they claimed to have gotten this info from is http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss

Upon my own searching I found 3 James Callis - 1 in the 44th and 2 in the 55th regiment. All 3 listed on Film Number M231 roll 7. No where have I been able to find or verify the detailed info given by the other researcher, who I no longer have contact with.

If you find anything, keep me posted please, and I'll do the same.

Re: James Callis son of Billy Joe - Sumner County TN

terryfay194 — 2012-04-01 19:22:19Z

You are very welcome. Sarah has been a brick wall for years.
Also I have never found concrete proof that James was killed in the war. I can find no widow's pension application or other proof. Do you have anything?

Re: James Callis son of Billy Joe - Sumner County TN

tutisnowbird — 2012-04-01 17:02:57Z

Thank you!

Re: James Callis son of Billy Joe - Sumner County TN

terryfay194 — 2012-04-01 16:39:52Z

Here is proof of the marriage. I know his last name is spell wrong, but it's
not the first time I have found it spelled this way.
Carless, James H.
Gender: The gender of James H. Carless is male.
Spouse: Sarah Ann Jones
Marriage Date: Jun 30, 1856
County: Davidson
More About: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film #
0200294 - 0200304"

Re: James Callis son of Billy Joe - Sumner County TN

tutisnowbird — 2012-04-01 15:10:32Z

Does anyone have any info on James wife, Sarah. She lived in Billy Joes home after James death in the Civil War. Family rumour has it that she had to bound out her sons to make ends meet. I've seen a couple of researchers list her as "Sarah Ann Jones", but no one seems to have sources to back this info.

Re: My grandmothers maiden name was Callis from Tenn.

bcallis81 — 2012-03-02 22:05:15Z

I only see one Jesse Earl Callis in the Callis study of 1998. His parents were John Edward and Nannie E. Rayner Callis; they were from Tennessee. Jesse Earl was born September 1897. He had seven siblings; William Lee, Minnie Mae, Thomas Edward, Mary Elizabeth,Robert Orion, Dewey Hatcher, and Kizer. There are no descendants listed, but the study does contain information back to the 1600's. bcallis946@aol.com

Re: My grandmothers maiden name was Callis from Tenn.

1_bborton — 2012-03-02 20:59:10Z

my father was Jesse Earl Callis Jr son of Jesse Earl and Sylvia Callis but My father was adopted by Pete Kardaras when he was about 4 and never had contact with Jesse after that. I would love any information about Jesse or other family members

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

dot33bill — 2011-10-05 22:35:30Z

Hi, My great Grandparents were Daaniel murry and addie Webb Callis. I have never seen a picture of either of them. my email address is dot33bill@yahoo.com. if you would be so kind as to send their pictures I would be so glad.
My connection is through Dixie Gertrude Callis one of their daughters.She was my Grandmother.

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

dot33bill — 2011-09-03 23:57:13Z

Hi , Daniel Murray is also my great grandfather. my connection is through Dixie Gertrude Callis who died in 1904 leaving a husband and two children ages two and threeyears of age. I think one of your post stated that you have pictures. what a treasure. my email address is dot33bill@yahoo.com.

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

dot33bill — 2011-08-22 22:03:37Z

How exciting that you have pictures of Ada and Daniel.I can hardly wait to see them. My mother Dixie crabtree was two years old when her mother died in 1904.we lost contact with the callus family.and never had a chance to ask questions about the family. I'm hopping to see pictures that might have been taken at dixies funeral" my e mail address is dot33 bill@yahoo.com. Thank you dot 33bill

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

dot33bill — 2011-08-22 22:03:35Z

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

dot33bill — 2011-08-22 21:43:42Z

Thanks ben., I had the privilege of corresponding with Helena before she passed away.I also have the book. What I am looking for is pictures of the family .my grandmother Dixie died when my mother was two years old.her sister was three. Therefore no growing up pictures of them.1904was when Dixie died.was hopping there might be graveyard pictures at the funeral. Please forgive my misspelling.my hands shaky.I hit the wrong keys on my I pad also just learning how to use it. I have pictures of my visit to the Dorris cemetery.will post soon.

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

dot33bill — 2011-08-22 00:40:25Z

to acw, so glad for your reply. I have no further information about margarets life. I have a copy of the callis book you mentioned. I also have a family sheet of Billy Jos family. it was given to me by dixie Woodfin. she had all our information. she was very ill the last I heard from them. I like the idea of gathering the pictures we have of Billy Jos family. I posted some pictures last night. I am learning still and have just a few more. the ones posted went to my family tree.

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

acwbackupfamily — 2011-08-21 23:04:17Z

Thanks for the reply to my post. I actually posted info a few weeks ago under the "post" name acw which you can also read. As I mentioned I have just recently made what I believe to be a definite connection to the Callis family thru Margaret Callis, daughter of William Joseph "Billy Joe" Callis. So what I can offer is still limited. I have found a marriage certificate for Margaret Callis to Joseph F. Williams (my surname) in Sumner Co. TN in 1857. This fits with the census info for William Joeseph Callis' daughter Margaret. Margaret is shown with this family in the 1850 census but is not longer listed with the family in 1860, probably because she married in 1857.
Would love to find anything else about this Margaret. I have been able to view a copy of the book "The Callis Family in the USA and England" and she is listed there as being born in 1841.

Would also very much appreciate any photos of William Joseph Callis family. Would be wonderful if we could all work together to assemble photos of all the children of William Joseph Callis. I will be happy to share any info including photos as I am able to discover.

Please stay in touch. You can also reach me at emailac@netscape.net

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

cehaiu07 — 2011-08-20 23:07:33Z

My name is Connie Hebb, and I am a great-greatgranddaughter of Martin Van Buren Callis through his daughter Angie Callis Grubbs. I am interested in photos of him and any other Callis ancestors. I can be e-mailed at cehaiu07@gmail.com.

Thank you.

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

wistna — 2011-08-20 17:34:55Z

Daniel Murray Callis was the son of James Callis This is our connection.
James Murray-
William Joseph Callis. This is where my husbands people come in. I have a pic of William Joseph. Have more info, will share
Thanks
PS> Love to have photos.

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

wistna — 2011-08-20 17:25:56Z

William Joseph Callis was the father of Samual Roland the brother of Margaret. Samual Roland Callis was my husbands G-G- Grandfather. I have a picture of William Joseph Callis born Jan 1, 1816 and John Lanier Callis born March 25,1883, which was my husband's Grandfather.I also have a picture of William Wesley and Martin Van Buren Callis which were Samual Roland's brothers. Photos are like finding gold when you are seaching for info. Be glad to share with you.
Thanks

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

acwbackupfamily — 2011-08-19 23:48:36Z

Just recently made the connection with the Callis Family.
If I am correct your great grandfather, Daniel Murray Callis would be the son of James Callis b. 1835 in Sumner County, TN to William Joseph Callis. My connection is through one of William Joseph Callis' daughters, Margaret Elizabeth Callis b. circa 1841. She would be my GGGrandmother.

I would very much like to have info you would be willing to share on this family. Any photos would be wonderful. I am having a difficult time finding info on my Margaret.

I am starting to gather info on this family line, but will be happy to share as info is found.

Thanks

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

dot33bill — 2011-08-19 22:04:34Z

Daniel Murray Callis wes my great grandfather.His Daughter Dixie Gertrude.was my grandmother. I have a picture of her. will poast it when I learn how. I would like any pictures of this family.Dixie Had two daughters before she died in 1904. I hope to see pictures of them in family groups if possable.

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

rdcallis — 2011-08-07 01:31:22Z

We are definitely related. :) Your grandfather is my Uncle Gubby!

Shoot me an email at ronicacallis@comcast.net. I'll look for my memory card. The last two times this side of the family has been together were at Aunt Shirley's funeral and in June 2010 we attempted to have a family reunion. I have photos of a lot of the family from those events.

I also have some photos of your grandfather's sister, Janie, from her trip to Nashville last month. She looks GREAT to be nearly 80.

I look forward to hearing from you and learning about the part of our family tree that you've traced so far!

Ronica

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

Jennlorance1 — 2011-08-07 01:02:04Z

Ronica, I'm pretty sure we are related! My Grandfather is Joe Donald Callis. He has a younger brother named Ronnie and his sister Shirley passed away in April of 2009. His father was John Floyd and his mom was Ruth Durham. I would love to know any information you have about this family. I have a picture of Daniel and Ada, our Great-Grandparents. I can tell you what I have so far.

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

rdcallis — 2011-08-07 00:15:47Z

It's possible that we might be related. My grandfather was John Floyd Callis, Sr. He was married to Ruth Durham Callis. My Dad, Ronnie Lee Callis, was their youngest child.

I was told that my grandfather was from the White House, TN area. I never heard anything about my grandfather's parents or siblings. The family historian, my aunt Shirley, passed away a couple of years ago, and I never got the "rest of the story."

If these names sound familiar, maybe we can compare notes. I'll be glad to fill you in on what I know.

Ronica Callis

Re: My grandmothers maiden name was Callis from Tenn.

BrendaWills27 — 2011-06-13 20:03:45Z

My name is Brenda Wills and I live in Cross Plains, TN. My husband, Henry P. Wills Jr. (Phil) is the grandson of Minnie Mae Callis who is a sister to your grandfather, Thomas Edward Callis. I show that there were 9 children including Thomas Edward and Minnie Mae born to John Edward Callis and Nannie Raymer. I would be happy to share what information I have with you.

One question I would like to ask of you is do you have any photos of this family? I have photos of Minnie Mae and also photos that I believe are of John Edward Callis and Nannie Raymer but I have no proof that these are the people in my photos. Minnie Mae Callis' first husband, Jesse Filmore Wills, died when my husband's father was only 5 and John Edward and Nannie Callis helped raise him. I would like to get help in verifying my photos.

I look forward to hearing from you and good luck in your search.

Brenda Wills
pwh123@att.net

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

terryfay194 — 2011-04-29 20:33:54Z

The 1850 census for Sumner County, Tennessee:
NAME APPEARS AS CARLEP
This is billy Joe because of the wife's name.
Margaret Carlep
[Margaret Callis]
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841
Gender: Female
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): District 9, Sumner, Tennessee
Family Number: 108
Household Members:
Name Age
William Carlep 34
Permelia Carlep 32
James Carlep 15
Charlotte Carlep 14
John Carlep 11
Margaret Carlep 9
William Carlep 6
Daniel Carlep 3

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

bcallis81 — 2011-04-29 20:16:30Z

Descendants of William Joseph (Billy Joe) Callis
Generation 1
1. William Joseph (Billy Joe) Callis-1 was born on 1816 in Mecklenburg county, Va. He married
Permelia Caroline Dorris on 16 Dec 1834. She was born on 1818 in TN.
Children of William Joseph (Billy Joe) Callis and Permelia Caroline Dorris are:
2. i. James Callis, B: 1835.
ii. Charlotte Callis, B: 1836.
3. iii. John W. Callis, B: 1839, D: Abt. 1880, M: 04 Feb 1860.
iv. Margaret Callis, B: 1841.
v. William Thomas Callis, B: 1844.
vi. Joseph W. Callis, B: 1850.
vii. Daniel C. Callis, B: Oct 1849.
4. viii. Samuel Roland Callis, B: Apr 1856.
i. Charlotte callis.
ii. John W. Callis.
iii. Margaret Callis.
iv. William Thomas Callis.
v. Daniel C. Callis.
Generation 2
2. James Callis-2(William Joseph (Billy Joe) Callis-1) was born on 1835. He married Sarah. She was
born on 1833 in TN.
Children of James Callis and Sarah are:
5. i. Daniel Murray Callis, B: 02 Jul 1857, M: 21 Jun 1877.
ii. George Thomas (Tobie) Callis, B: 17 Oct 1859.
6. iii. Alonzo Callis, B: 1865 in Tennessee, D: 1913 in Brinkley Cemetery, Robertson
county, Tn.
3. John W. Callis-2(William Joseph (Billy Joe) Callis-1) was born on 1839. He died on Abt. 1880. He
married Cordelia Walker on 04 Feb 1860.
Children of John W. Callis and Cordelia Walker are:
i. Ellie Callis, B: 1861.
7. ii. John Alexander Callis, B: 09 Mar 1863, D: 30 Jan 1915, M: 1884.
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Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

ACW — 2011-04-29 18:37:32Z

I have just recently made a possible connection to "William Joseph 'Billy Joe' Callis" while searching for info on my great grandfather. If I am correct, the connection would be thru William Joseph's daughter Margaret Callis who, from info I have found to date, was born around 1841 in Robertson or Sumner County Tennessee. If this is the case, it tears down a major "BRICKWALL" that I have had in trying to trace this grandfather's line.

I would be very interested in anything anyone might be willing to share on William Joseph Callis and any of his known children, especially Margaret. I believe her full name is Margaret E.(possibly Elizabeth) Callis.

Will be glad to share what I believe to be his line as it continues thru his daughter Margaret and eventually to my family.

Callais/Callis/Kellis in Montgomery County NC

kellisjm — 2011-04-20 01:31:09Z

I was born in Montgomery County NC. I've traced my Kellis(current spelling) ancestors to John Callis, born about 1802-1804 in Montgomery County. John's mother was Elizabeth, born about 1781. She was living in John's home in the 1850 Montgomery County census. Elizabeth was still living in 1860, then living with her daughter Lucy Callis Hurt in Montgomery Co. There is another family of Kellis' in Montgomery County. Their earliest known ancestor is Calvin James Kellis born about 1823-29. Not sure if/how Calvin is related to John. Not sure of John's father. Any help with figuring this out would be greatly appreciated.

Roger Callis or Reyer Kalis from Texel, Holland.

PhiladelphiaApps96 — 2011-04-16 13:00:14Z

My Grandmothers, grandfather was a Reijer Kalis born 1840 in Texel, Holland.
1.I have a record of him arriving in London in 1859 as a sailor from Texel in Holland.
2.Arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard "Mystic Belle" in 1876, sailed from Boston via Sava as a sailor. He came to Australia searching for Gold.
3.He married Matilda Charlotte Smith at Young in NSW in 1879, and together they had twins Charlotte & Stephen 1881, Reyer William Henry 1883, Charles John 1886, Maarten Claude C 1895, Alice Emily 1899.
4.He left Australia around mid to late 1890'2 and family heard that he died in Valpariso, but I am unable to verify. Others believe that he returned to Holland. If anyone can assist in the search for the missing years between 1859- 1876 or after the 1890's. I would appreciate any clue's. My grandmother is in her 92nd year and would love to know what happened to him..

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

bcallis81 — 2011-03-22 02:42:02Z

The Callis study which was published in 1998 takes these families back to about 1615 in England. The study compiled by Helena Callis McGinnis, now deceased, is titled "The Callis Family in England and the USA, 1086-1998. Send me an email at bcallis946@aol.com and I'll extract some more information for you.

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

Jennlorance1 — 2011-03-22 01:08:44Z

Terry, do you have any pictures of this family? I have pictures of John and one of Alonzo Callis. Any pics of Daniel and Addie and their kids?

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

Jennlorance1 — 2011-03-22 01:07:31Z

Yes thats him. My Great Grandfather John was born on January 24, 1898. How far back have you traced this family?

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

terryfay194 — 2011-03-22 00:44:53Z

I have information on this family. Daniel Callis was my great grandfather. email me at terryfay@blueriver.net and let me know what you need.

Re: Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

bcallis81 — 2011-03-22 00:42:23Z

There was a John Floyd Callis, b Jan 1897 in TN. He was the son of Daniel Murray Callis 1857-1928 who married Ada (Addie) Leona Webb b Mar 1863 in TN; she died in 1942. Both buried in Dorris Cem, Sumner County. Daniel's father was James Callis b 1835 Sumner County, TN. He married a Sarah b 1833 in TN. James parents were William Joseph (billy Joe) Callis b 1816 in VA. He married in 1834 Permelia (Melie) Caroline Dorris b 1818 in TN. Both buried in Dorris Cem west of Tyree Spring Rd on Marlin Rd in Robertson County, TN.

Callis Family of Middle Tennessee

Jennlorance1 — 2011-03-22 00:27:28Z

Any information on the family of Daniel Callis and Addie Webb. My Great Grandfather was John Floyd Callis and I would like to know more about his family.

Re: B. F. Callis

DaylilyFan — 2011-03-16 23:24:00Z

Just to update my earlier post, I did hear back from the Indiana Historical Society. It was a typo--should have been "B. R. Callis."

Re: Callis Website

DaylilyFan — 2011-03-16 23:22:16Z

Has the web site changed? This link didn't work for me.

Re: Callis Family in America 1608-1998

DaylilyFan — 2011-03-02 15:20:28Z

Does anyone know if this is still available and whether the contact info is still valid?

Obituary: Rufus Callis, Rosedale, Indiana (1908-1958)

iidabelle — 2011-02-22 08:21:05Z

I’m posting this obituary in case someone may need it. I do not know the family and have no other information on this family.

The Terre Haute Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, Tuesday, February 18, 1958
RUFTIS CALLIS
ROSEDALE, Ind., Feb. 17 - (Special) Rufus Callis, 50 years old, R. R. 2, Rosedale, died at 12:15 o'clock Monday afternoon at the residence. Surviving are the wife, Florence; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hookey of Rosedale and Mrs. Helen Hiendel of Elgin, Ill., and three brothers, Marion of Rockville, Cleon of R. R. 2, Rosedale, and Robert Callis of Bridgeton. He was a member of the Rockville Masonic Lodge. The body was taken to the Cottrell and Williams Funeral Home where friends may call after 6 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.

The Terre Haute Star, Terre Haute, Indiana, Wednesday, February 19, 1958
RUFUS CALLIS
ROSEDALE, Ind., Feb. 18 - (Special) Funeral services for Rufus Callis, 50 years old, who died Monday, will be at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Cottrell and Williams Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Fagg will officiate and burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, near Terre Haute.

B. F. Callis

DaylilyFan — 2011-02-09 05:37:17Z

The initials might not be exact! The Hanover College Rivers Institute website mentions a collection of black-and-white photographs at the Indiana Historical Society called the "B. F. Callis Collection." These photographs and manuscripts date from the 1860s to 1940. I can't find a B. F. Callis anywhere and wonder if there is a typo and it's really the B. R. Callis Collection because my grandfather, Burr Redford Callis, was passionately interested in riverboats. If anyone knows of a B. F. Callis or can shed any other light on this, please let me know. (I have sent an email to these institutions but haven't heard back.)

Re: Callis Family in America 1608-1998

AdriennePierce60 — 2011-01-17 04:51:24Z

I have two Lucy Callis'.
One is the second wife of William Alexander Wright. Do not have her parents. Have her birth as 1877 and death as after 05 Dec 1924. Marriage date as 21 Nov 1900.

Second one, Lucy Carr Callis b about 1851, daughter of Addison Callis and Lydia Ann Rouner and born in Oldham Co, KY. Siblings being: Laura, Jane, Benjamin, S.N., Rowley, Lovell, Alice, Mark, Samuel, Otho, Rodman, John and Cleon

Re: Callis Family in America 1608-1998

williamfry1947 — 2011-01-17 02:58:20Z

Im looking for a Lucy Callis i think born in Gibson Co Tenn. not sure of dates. This was my grandfathers mother. She was married to Richard Ivey. Any info helful. at a dead end on that line.

Re: NC/James Royal Callis and Manie Parham

terryfay194 — 2010-09-28 01:36:30Z

I'm still here. Removed my file for improvements. What do you need.

Re: NC/James Royal Callis and Manie Parham

ThomasSartori — 2010-09-27 23:51:05Z

are you still there -- contact me callis family

Looking for Thomas Callis I info

eerjen — 2010-07-01 14:14:00Z

Looking for additional info on Edward Callis I. He was born about 1750-1760 in England. He was married to Hannah (maiden name & all other info on her unknown) Had at least one son - Thomas Callis II.

Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated!

Jen

Re: Cleon Callis

3RDVSR — 2010-05-31 11:59:13Z

I need to cancel last post. I found William Overton CALLIS mrg to Martha WINSTON, and have that information
rdvsr@aol.com

Re: Cleon Callis

3RDVSR — 2010-05-31 11:47:00Z

I research the WINSTON family, however, I've never found a CALLIS involved. The names of the children of Cleon CALLIS
are very interesting as names of WINSTON people. William Overton, Martha Todd Winston, Alice Bickerton are all found in the WINSTON family. I wonder what connection of CALLIS to WINSTON there may be.

TheI am interested in the family of Cleon Callis who married Catherine Smith (d/o William Smith and Catherine Bibb) on 07 Jan 1807 in Louisa County, VA. Children are:William Overton Callis, Martha Todd Winston Callis, Ballard Smith Callis, Jane Cosby Callis, Alice Bickerton Callis, Nancy Ann Smith Callis, and Lavinia Addison Callis, William Wallace Callis, Addison Carr Callis, and Samuel Gosley Callis and Otho Bernadotte Callis.

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

wistna — 2010-04-13 01:05:59Z

Ben,
well i guess it really is a small world, Forde Lanier Callis is my mother-in-laws brother. Lives only about 5 min. fron me. Went to visit him today. Got a little info i didn't have. A couple of pictures also. He had a book on the Callis family in England and the usa. Gave me a picture of you when you were in the mitilary 1953. glad to share this info. Take care and talk again.
Wanda

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

bcallis946 — 2010-04-08 22:22:23Z

Wistna: there are several Callis descendant who can help you with John Lanier, Samuel Roland, Joseph (Billy6 Joe) and so on. I have been communicating with a Forde Lanier Callis who lives in TN. If you need any information regarding these Callis' let me know at bcallis946@aol.com

Ben Callis

Re: William Joseph “Billy Joe” Callis - Sumner County TN

wistna — 2010-04-08 21:29:58Z

my husband's mother was a callis in sumner co tn. her father was john lanier callis. his father was samuel roland callis thus comes william joseph (billy jo) callis, from mecklinburg co va. would like to share any info.
thanks wistna