Desha - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

EADY

Tinall70114 — 2009-04-09 15:21:18Z

LOOKING FOR EADY FAMILY MEMBERS, GRADMOTHER IS NANVY EADY LESTER.I RELATIVE TO LESTER FAMILY GENERATION. THANK YOU TLL

Re: Deshas in Texas

k5pgw — 2008-12-05 15:02:09Z

Ann, I am a great grandson of John Ripley Desha. My grandmother was Minnie Desha Cox. I am working on the Joseph G. Desha, father of John Ripley Desha, part of the geneaology. Have you learned anything since your post. My information is slightly different from yours but not a great difference. You may email me directly at k5pgw@yahoo.com. Who are your connections to John Ripley Desha? You may email me directly. John King

Re: joseph g. desha

k5pgw — 2008-12-05 14:44:21Z

What have you learned about Joseph G. Desha? I am great great grandson of Joseph G. Desha and Ellen Ripley. Please email me directly at k5pgw@yahoo.com. i will share what little I have with you. Thanks John King

Re: De Sha Descendents

2006-01-01 04:51:06Z

Just have one item...might be worth investigating..
I am not a descendant from the Desha family...but I am
related to those who have the name...due to being part
of the Deshea family...in marriage...as noted below...

Here is what I have.. going back to early Va history.
and early Sumner Co, Tn..history...as well as Maury Co, Tn... I think in Maury Co, Tn.. Not far from Nashville, Tn..

I have a brother... of my line who was Benjamin Franklin Dowell... born about 1780 in VA.., who died in Tn..(Raleigh, Shelby Co, Tn.).. June 27, 1843..(My history)... May be wrong... but that is the way it is listed..

Benjamin Dowell left VA...early in his life and went to Sumner Co, Tn.. This is where he met... and married Elizabeth Desha... May 15, 1813.. Maury Co, Tn...I think...but they were back and forth..to Sumner Co, Tn...for some of their first children...were born and died in Sumner Co, Tn...

Elizabeth (Betsey)..Desha was the daughter of Robert Desha and Elinor Wheeler.. Elizabeth Desha was born in Sumner Co, Tn..Oct 19, 1793..and died Sept 07, 1876 in Neapolis, Maury Co, TN..

Elizabeth and Benjamin F. Dowell.. had many children... , but I do not know any of Elizabeth's brother or sisters...history...

Only possible lead I can give anyone...is I have contact with some of the descendants who were a part of the Desha family... and living in Texas...today...

Robert Desha.. was born about 1738 in Pa...and Elinor Wheeler was born about 1738 at Bloombury, North Umberland, Pa...and at a time in Robert's life..He.was a Govenor of KY... "Once upon a time"...

I have a Desha family... researcher...I could provide an E-mail address that she might help you... But you will have to contact me...first... at:::: bernieandrose@juno.com

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

BernieBolton67 — 2007-04-20 02:20:44Z

Have studied the Dowell family...out of Albemarle Co, Va...
early years... 1700's to late 1700's..
and..after looking at other records...do seem to find the
John Dowell..who came to Maury Co, Tn..

I feel sure...this John Dowell...was the son of a JOhn Dowell..who was born in VA... Son of John Dowell and Anne Franklin..

This John Dowell..married and lived in Sumner Co, Tn... They
had three children...and.. one..was the John Caleb Dowell..I think you have questioned... others who come from
this line..

I will have to look back...where I got my lead..on this John Dowell... who was in Maury Co, Tn...Now... the Benjamin Franlin Dowell... who married Elizabeth Desha... was a great uncle to this John Caleb Dowell... as... His father...John Dowell. was a brother... to Benjamin Franklin
Dowell... .. I feel sure..this is how it was..

Contact me... at bernieandrose@juno.com and I will be able to give you better details... I hadn't realize... this John Caleb Dowell... was in the family... I knew he was not a son
of Benjamin Franklin Dowell..and Elizabeth Desha...who were
in Sumner Co, Tn.. in the early years...and migrated to Maury Co, Tn... as every one.. else...was going in that direction...at that time... Early... 1800's.

Trying to help... Bernie Bolton.. bernieandrose@juno.com

Re: Death of Isaac B. Desha, Canton, OH, 8-3-1826

blearn — 2007-04-18 16:48:22Z

As you may know by now that is not how, when or where Isaac B. Desha died. He eventually went to Texas, apparently via New Orleans, killed another man, was reported to have died but may have gone on ........ Interesting.

Jack Desha & Mary Walton Broadwell

SharonPalmer778 — 2007-03-27 17:17:41Z

I am seeking information on Jack Desha and Mary Walton Broadwell who were married in Harrison Co. Ky. Jack was b Mar 10, 1854 s of Lucius Junius Brutus Desha; Mary was b Sept 6, 1877 Harrison Co dau of Marquis "Marc" Lafayette
Broadwell and Katherine Dinsmore of Harrison co. Ky. Jack and Mary had 4 ch: Lucius Junius b 1883 Cynthiana, Harrison Co. Ky who m: Mary Forrester; Kate & Kenneth died childhood and Jack Dawson Desha b Oct 5, 1892 m: Pauline Paul. I have some pictures of this family

Death of Isaac B. Desha, Canton, OH, 8-3-1826

Marianne_Vol_Researcher — 2007-01-15 02:07:54Z

As published in:
The Ohio Repository
Canton, Ohio
August 3, 1826

A gentleman who left Cynthiana on Sunday morning last, states that on the Saturday mornnig preceding, Isaac B. Desha, confined for the murder of Francis Baker, made an effort to take away his own life, by cutting his throat. He was so far successful as to cut his windpipe nearly in two, and vitally affect the roots of his tongue. His physicians deemed his recovery hopeless. >>> A report has reached here, tho' not well authenticated, that Desha died about 12 o'clock on Sunday.

Re: Alabama Robert Desha

PinkeyB — 2006-11-23 05:27:55Z

I have a Charles Desha, son of Louis/Lewis Deshayes in the Whitfield Co., GA 1860 census records, his mother was Caroline Lebel/Deshayes of France. Most of the Lebel family migrated to TX in the 1890's. There are not that many Charles Desha's around. If you are related to this one, I would appreciate any info. Thanks, Pinkey

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

BBolton1226 — 2006-03-23 16:26:58Z

In re-looking my records on the Benjamin F. Dowell.
and Elizabeth Desha..of Sumner Co, Tn..as well , as
Maury Co, Tn...in the 1800's..

I find they had a child..named John Desha Dowell..but this child died as an infant...It is my belief... They did lose a number of children...born early in their marriage.. and th ose died in Sumner Co, Tn..

However...They had a son...named Benjamin Franklin
Dowwell Jr... who married Apina Williams and they had a son.. Joshua Lafaitt Dowell..bron April 1851 but he died in 1857..

The other possiblity...would be their son.. J Dowell born about 1865 at Maury Co, Tn..and died before 1880..at Maury Co, Tn...

I have the names of the children of Ben Franklin Dowell
and Elizabeth Desha..in my files...as well as..additional history on daughter Adeline Dowell..who married her cousin..in Ky..;
Benjamin Frankln Dowell Jr...b. Apr 03, 1821; and
Louisa Virginia Dowell bron Aug 1829 Maury Co, Tn...and died Mar 1872..at Maury Co, Tn..

(FROM OTHER FAMILY RECORDS...- NOT FROM BENJAMIN AND ELIZABETH DESHA...BUT FROM HIS BROTHER.. JOHN DOWELL ...WAS A SON.. JOHN H. DOWELL BORN ABOUT 1809 IN TN..AND DIED BEFORE 1850.. IN TN...WHERE..?? NOT KNOWN WHERE IN TN... SUMNER CO, TN AND MAURY CO, TN.. {{{SEEMED TO BE CONSIDERED LOCATIONS IN THEIR TIME.}}}}..

Bernie... bernieandrose@juno.com ..

De Sha Family

zipster143 — 2006-03-10 18:15:38Z

I have just recently been to Chattanooga TN and also through Waldo FL.. Found as many De Sha family graves as possible. Could not find Kings Point Cemetery, in TN so therefore could not locate my gr. gr. grandfather Isaac Robert Newton De Sha's place of rest. We did find some De Sha's in TN cemeteries that I do not know if they are connected to my line or not. Also in Waldo FL could not find Isaac's brother Joseph Franklin De Sha's place of rest, but we found his 2nd wife Eliza Parrish De Sha's grave and several of the children and one grandchild. Another great and exciting find was the old "De Sha Farms" as it is labeled. This was a very exciting find. I just wanted to share this with anyone interested. If I had more blanks filled in maybe I could find more answers. Maybe this info will help someone else.
Can anyone help me locate any or all of the De Sha genealogy books??? Is there someplace they can be purchased? I would appreciate any help sent my way.

Desha

J_F_Lockett — 2006-01-26 19:44:25Z

I have James Desha md. Lucy Lockett 10/26/1802 in Davidson Co. TN. He was son of Robert and Elinor (Wheeler) Desha. I only found them in the 1810 Attakapas Parrish and the 1820 Catahoula Parrish census records; do you have them anywhere else?
Do you have anything on Joel Lockett, who I think was her brother? (I have info on him also in Davidson Co. TN).
Finally, I have a James Deshazo who was a witness to the will of Edmund Lockett in P.E. Co Va in 1830. Is he some kin?

Re: Isaac Newton Desha

zipster143 — 2006-01-21 17:58:23Z

Hello,
I am also a direct descendant of I.R.N. DeSha. Would love to correspond with you and anyone else in our family. I am very new at this genealogy research but am anxious to become more knowledgeable.
I am curious about my Gr. Gr. Gr. grandfather if he is George or Joseph?? Hoping to hear from you soon.
Thanks Mary

Re: Isaac Newton Desha

zipster143 — 2006-01-21 17:58:23Z

Bernie,
Thanks for your reply to the message board. Atleast I know there are still people going there. Seems like alot of the messages are from several years ago.
I have some information on my branch but as "everyone else" still searching trying to get things better linked together. I actually have information going back one more generation from Isaac DeSha. I thought I found a place where it was going back three more generations, but after closer attention realized they had entered it to the wrong Isaac. So back to the drawing board!!
I am very new at this but I find it fasinating. Guess thats what it does to alot of other people just like us right???
Thanks again!

De Sha Descendents

zipster143 — 2006-01-21 17:58:23Z

I am formerly a De Sha. I am descended down from George W. De Sha; his son Issac Robert Newton DeSha; his son Thomas De Sha; his son Alonzo Hamilton De Sha; & finally from his son; my father Randolph Emerson De Sha. I would like to be in contact with anyone directly connected to this branch of the De Sha's. Or even someone in a different branch so that we might share information.
I am very new at this but eager to learn all the ins and outs of genealogy.

Re: De Sha Descendents

zipster143 — 2006-01-21 17:58:23Z

Hi Pinkey,
Glad to hear from somone again concerning our relatives. I don't have alot of statistics on record as of yet. Most of what I have is what I got from Dewitt C. Nogues back in 1994. Then of course I have been lucky enough to find more on Ancestry.com. The names you mentioned are unfamiliar to me but I would be glad to compare names and ancesters with you if you would like to email me directly that is fine. You could maybe have names and links that would help connect my branch up with yours or other branches. And maybe I have something that you need too!
My email is tatorbug@iland.net

Re: Robert DESHA - 1800 TN land documents

2006-01-20 04:11:08Z

I read you on" Robert Desha." . He was the father in law of Benjamin Franklin Dowell..born in VA..about 1780 and migrated to Sumner Co, Tn..after the turn of the 1800's..

We may have the wrong Robert Desha... but it is possible he was there...at that time...He would have been 62 years old...when he made that land purchase..

My records note that Robert Desha...was born in Pa..about 1738...His wife..Elinor Wheeler..was born about 1738.. near Bloombury, North Umberland, Pa..

But his family migrated to Sumner Co, Tn... but I never knew when.. His son in law..Benjamin Franklin Dowell
served in the War of 1812 as farrier in Capt John Baskerville's Regiment in Tn... ..So.. our records note
that Benjamin F. Dowell...and Robert Desha's daughter..Elizabeth (Betsy) Desha..who was born Oct 19, 1793 married May 15, 1813.(either in Sumner Co, or Maury Co, Tn.." They were back and forth..from my records..".

Elizabeth's father.., Robert Desha later migrated to Ky...where he was a Govenor of that state.. I'm am not sure if all my records are completely correct...Have no idea when the man died...but he was in Sumner Co, Tn.. we know..by (1793.).and that would be early.. for it was my understanding this territory{Sumner Co} was not heavily populated in 1793.. More like after 1795 before the migratiion began to have more traffice from Va and North Carolina...

I have some of the Desha's from this family who I correspond at times..and it would be nice to have the information you have, .. if no trouble.

I feel some of these descendants would be pleased to have the informaion....and I can pass it on to them.....
Thank you.. Bernie W. Bolton Sr...
E-mail: bernieandrose@juno.com

Robert DESHA - 1800 TN land documents

billinaiken — 2006-01-17 17:31:33Z

I have copies of the following originals from Sumner Co., TN, regarding George STOUT and Robert DESHA that I would be happy to scan and email to those researching this family line.

1. Sale of land by George Stout to Robert Desha signed 26 Feb 1800.
2. Sale of land by George Stout to Robert Desha date 2 Apr 1801.
3. Purchase of land by George Stout from Jacob Kimberline (sp?) signed Feb 1799.

Re: Deshas in Texas

2005-12-18 21:08:37Z

I am a great granddaughter of John Ripley Desha. He was married to my great grandmother Mollie Isabelle (Belle) Eldridge. They were married July 27, 1887 in St. Augustine, Tx. They had 5 daughters: Sallie Elizabeth (Lizzie), Minnie Melinda, Carrie Belle (my grandmother), Hattie Estelle, and Alice Mae.

David Shelby was John Ripley's brother. I know that he was born in Harrisburg, Catahouls Par., La. and died Oct. 4, 1903 in Wallisville, Tx. Their mother and father was Eleanor Ripley (Moore) and Joseph G. Desha. Joseph G.'s mother and father was Lucinda Lockett and James Desha.

I hope that this helps you. Let me hear from at ladyann58@hotmail.com.

Thanks,

Ann

Re: Isaac Newton Desha

2005-10-23 19:51:32Z

Mary::::
The Desha family...that married Benjamin Franklin Dowell...in Tn...in the early part of the 1800's.. I know
little about..Perhaps..others may have the information
you need...

I have information..on Ben Franklin Dowell's children.
and descendants ..or some; to this point in history, and it is possible..that I may be able to get additional information on the Desha family...from them...They would be more knowledgable than I. (( AS )) I come the brother of Benjamin Frankliin Dowell...who was born in VA...about 1781. Best I can advise at this time.
Bernie:: bernieandrose@juno.com

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

2005-10-20 03:38:27Z

Of the family of Benjamin Franklin Dowell...and
Elizabeth Desha.. I failed to answer your question..

Of the family...this couple had many children...and
of the names..John Dowell...from this union..There
was one...but his initials was..John Desha Dowell
and he was born Sept 26, 1832 and died in childhood.. Whether in Maury Co, Tn..or Sumner Co, Tn.. That..My records..do not show...but of the many
children..born of Ben Franklin Dowell and Elizabeth
Desha... I find no other John's in that family.. There
were many John Dowell's ..within the family...that were
connected to this family..of other branches.. as Benjamin Franklin Dowell's parents...were John Dowell and Anne Franklin of Albemarle Co, Va..
Benjamin Franklin Dowell..was born about 1780 in VA.
and died in Shelby Co, Tn..June 27 1843.. but Elizabeth
Desha Dowell..died Sept 07, 1876 in Neapolis, Maury County, Tn.. Best I can tell you form old family records..
Sincerely.. Bernie.. bernieandrose@juno.com

Mary Howell Bunton

2005-08-15 23:08:39Z

Re: Desha surname

2005-07-24 21:01:59Z

Dear one..
I have knowledge of a Desha family..out of Tn...who Married
a Benjamin Franklin Dowell.... She was Elizabeth Desha. and
they had number of children. . This family ended up in Maury
Co, Tn..near the Duck River.. The time frame was between
1830 to 1860 and possibly even later ..but some of the family
ended up in Texas...

Elizabeth Desha's father..was at one time the Govenor of Ky...and I am in contact with some of this family today.
I am sure they would be glad to share their history with you.....

I can give you names of those, who would have more Desha family history...than I.....Should you contact me...at bernieandrose@juno.com..

I will do my best to get the right ones who would be able to help...There has been much research in that particular family...BWB..

Re: Desha surname

2005-07-24 21:01:42Z

DeSha Mansion in Mason co. KY

2002-10-05 15:46:29Z

My husband and I own the old Desha homeplace (Mansion?) in Mason County Kentucky. (built in 1811)
I am thinking about putting up a web page with our collected information and photos.
I would like to see if there is enough interest in the subject to justify putting a web page together.

Re: joseph g. desha

2002-10-05 15:16:30Z

If you are talking about Joseph Desha b. 1768
that was the Governor of Kentucky... I own his home place in Mason Co. KY.

Re: joseph g. desha

2001-12-02 22:00:22Z

Was Joseph G. Desha married twice?

Re: joseph g. desha

2001-12-02 21:58:22Z

Do you have any other records of Joseph G. Desha. I am looking for information on him.

Deshas in Texas

2001-11-26 01:25:16Z

Looking for information on the descendants of David Shelby Desha (Chambers Co., TX) and John Ripley Desha (Panola Co. TX). I am a descendant of their sister Lizzie Desha.

Thanks

James Lockett Desha

2001-02-24 00:49:27Z

Is he son of James Desha md to Lucinda Lockett bn circa 1804-1826, Catahoula Par. ?
Their family reads, Robert, John W. Rufus K. Marcus Brutus, Pleasant, Joseph G. or perhaps a grandchild as they all married.

marriage info.

2000-10-13 05:01:17Z

I have a book on DeSha's. If you would like more info. you can write to me at fholden@worldnet.att.net

Marriage

2000-10-12 14:56:23Z

Fran,where did you find that marriage information?

DESHA/WHITEHEAD

2000-10-10 14:01:15Z

Hi Beth, Are you Emma Beth, born 11 August 1945?

My email address is fholden@worldnet.att.net

This geneology stuff is fascinating and confusing...

Joseph Franklin was the brother of Isaac Robert Newton. Apparently there was some confusion in regards to George W. and Mary Ann. Some descendants have stated that they thought his name was Joseph DeSha and his wife's name was Mariah Faye Whitehead, daughter of Elliot (or Elat) Whitehead, a ship captain. I don't have any info. on Elliot. Mary Ann died in in GA or FL (don't have a date). George and Mary Ann (I'll just call her this) were divorced December 22, 1826 by Act of General Assembly of GA...filed from Superior Court, Clark County, GA. George W. appeared as head of household (with no family) in 1820 census of Beaufort District, SC, in St. Peter Parish, and (as Doct. DESHA) in 1830 census of Lexington District, SC (with one son). Said by family tradition to have been a doctor and a jeweler. Also, I don't show George's parents.

Please write.

fran

Isaac Newton Desha

2000-10-09 16:27:05Z

Isaac Robert Newton DeSha (my great grandfather)(son of George W. DeSha Mary Ann Whitehead) born around 1821 somewhere in GA...died in 1904 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN; buried in Kings Point Cemetary, Chattanooga, TN; married 1st about 1847 probably in SC to Rebecca Finch, born about 1832 in SC...died about 1862 probably in Murray County, GA; children: Alexander Hamilton (twin), Alexander Hampton (twin), John, James, Abraham, Thomas.
Married 2nd time December 25, 1862 in Murray County, GA, to Martha Lowery, born in 1829-31) in NC or SC...died January 24, 1908 in Chattanooga, TN; children: Sarah J., Mary Joanna, Frances Ellen (my grandmother), William Robert, Walter Hotchie. Occupation was listed on 3 censuses as blacksmith. His twin sons stated that the family moved from Richland District, SC, to Murray County, GA in 1850. listed as I.R. DeSha in January 1864 Enrollment of 972nd District, Murray County, GA, Military Company, Confederate Army, age 41.

Robert Desha/Emma Cary

2000-10-09 15:52:41Z

Robert DeSha (son of Robert DeSha and Martha C. Bates), b. 19 November 1841 in Livingston, Sumter County, AL...d. 4 December 1903 in Camden, Ouachita County, AR; m. 3 April 1865 to Emma Theodosia Cary. born 2 May 1849 in AL....died 1 September 1889 in Portland, Dallas County, AL; children: Katie, Robert, Elizabeth Cary, Julia DeForest. Was Sgt in Co's. B E, 37 MS Vol Reg't, 1861-65 Confederate Army. Applied 18 June 1903 in Camden, AR, for pension; it was approved 12 August 1903. Wife was daughter of "Colonel" Cary of VA Cary family. Belonged to Episcopal Church.

fran

MARY ? DESHA

LHunter1882 — 2004-01-09 23:54:36Z

SEEKING INFO RE ONE DESHA-POSSIBLY MARY-WHO MARRIED A DAVID BROOKS IN TENN ABOUT 1750. aNY HELP APPRECIATED. lh

Mary Elizabeth Deshea/Desha.Gordonville, Tx/M: Hillary Jones

Sandra45 — 2001-07-06 11:03:58Z

Hello I am searching for information on my gg grandmother Mary Elizabeth Deshea,B: 10-23-1837 in Gordonville, Texas;D: 9-13-1911;M: Hillary Haywood Jones. Their children are:
Sadie Teresa Jones,B:11-7-1877 in Cooke Co., Tx;D: 9-13-1911 in Silverton, Briscoe Co., Tx
Lula Jones;M: a Unknown Best
Hillary Haywood Jones,Jr.
Jess Jones
Sam Jones
Tom Jones
Imer Jones,M: unknown Moore
Rachel Jones,M: Sam Martin
Mollie Jones,M: unknown Fultz
I would appreciate any information. Thanks Sandra

deSha family in NC, SC, GA, FL

blearn — 2006-01-06 20:17:26Z

Seeking information about George W. DESHA who may have been living in SC in 1820 as per Federal Census listing.

George married a Mary/Maria/Mariah WHITEHEAD whose father may have been a ship's captain named Elliott or Ellat etc. About 1826 Georg and Mariah would have at least one boy named Joseph Franklin DESHA and possible another son named Newton.

At some point before the 1850 Alachua County Florida census, Joseph Franklin is grown, married to Adaline Parrish and settled near Waldo FL. An older woman in the household is Mary A. Hunter. This may have been Franklin's mother Whitehead DESHA, divorced, remarried to a Hunter and now widowed.

Any information would help. Thankyou

George W. deSha

blearn — 2006-01-06 20:17:26Z

Thank you so much for your reply. My grandmother Stella Anna deSha (Thomas) was a daughter of Joseph Finnegan deSha of Waldo, Alachua County Florida. She had two sisters, Eady Mae and Beatrice (we called her Aunty Bee). There were brothers as well. Her parents were Harriet Masiah Beasley and Joseph Finnegan deSha. Harriet's parrents were Eady Woods and Madison Randolph BEASLEY originally of Emanuel County GA. Joseph Finnegan's parents were Eliza A. Parrish (her folks: Maria A. and Ezekial Parrish) and Joseph Franklin deSha whom we now believe to have been the son of Mariah Faye Whitehead and George W. deSha. Have you any more information on Newton, the Whiteheads, Mariah Faye? What is your connection to George? My email is blearn@learnyeats.com if you wish to write me there. I will gladly swap any info I have.

DESHA/WHITEHEAD

blearn — 2006-01-06 20:17:26Z

Fran,

Eugene DESHA family historian is also in your I believe. We have his history. After speaking with my cousin Fay DESHA he said he thought that Franklin (Joseph Franklin) DESHA, our first DESHA in Florida, was the brother of Robert Isaac Newton and son of George and Mary Ann whome we refer to as Mariah or Maria Whitehead. My family may be confused about the Mariah Fay as our Parrish grandmother is sometimes referred to as a Mariah Fay. I am in contact with several Florida DESHA researchers and we think we have a good bit of the tree here.

Do you have any more info on Mary Ann or George? Someone wrote me she divorced George in Clarke County in December 1826. So far I have been unable to find that document via the courthouse there. It is possible that Mary Ann accompanied Franklin to Florida as a woman about her age lived with him. Her name was Maria HUNTER but she could have remarried following the divorce and then been widowed. I am very interested in finding out who George (some call him Joseph) and Mary Ann/Mariah were. Do you know anything about Mary Ann's father Elliott/Elat?

Could I have your email to write you please. Thanks

Alachua County Florida DESHAs

blearn — 2006-01-06 20:17:26Z

Glen,

We are cousins. Could you please send me your email address. Mine is beth.learn@utoronto.ca

Beth

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

BBolton1226 — 2003-01-23 15:47:31Z

I think they went back to Maury County, Tn...after
Benjamin Franklin Dowell died at Raleigh , Tn...Now..considered..Memphis, Tn..., Raleigh Area...

But like you I have some history..of family back of Benjamin
Franklin Dowell.., I feel he was born before 1871 in Va...near
Advance , Abemarle Co., Va..
He was a brother...to my James Isham Dowell...and may have
been the reason..my James Dowell born 1-15-1781 in Va..brought his family to Shelby Co., Tn...in 1836..
Would like to hear from you... Bernie Bolton.. bernieandrose@juno.com

Re: Alabama Robert Desha

desheastone — 2002-12-15 20:42:57Z

I'm not quite sure if this is the correct line, but I am named after a grandmother of mine named Julia DeForest DeSha. I don't know if you are still looking for relations of the DeSha family or not, but I might be able to provide some information or direct you to the right people. I am of the Stone family with relatives in Pensacola, FLA and Mobile, Alabama. Please do not hesitate to contact me at the following email address: desheas@hotmail.com

Desha

franlachance27 — 2001-06-22 18:21:28Z

If your Desha turns into Deshaw, or Deschamps from Quebec, can
you get in touch with me please?

frances.lachance@sympatico.ca

Thanks
Fran

Re: De Sha Descendents

PinkeyBradford — 2005-12-29 00:39:30Z

Hi Mary, My Great Great Aunt Caroline was married to Lewis or Louis Desha, of NW Georgia, in Murray and Whitfield County, some of the names you have mentioned are related to him. I know she married Louis in TN, because their first child was born there, and then had her second child in Whitfield County, those two children were Charles and Lillie Desha, she had another child with her and used the name of O'Neal, then moved to Tennessee again, lived in Davidson County, Nashville....in 1880 and two more children named Fannie and Eugenia. She was listed as a widow. The first two DeSha children were raised by my GGgrandmother Victoria Lebel, and for some period of time so did the son of O'Neal. Then she disappeared from the census records, and we have not been able to locate anyone in that family since, if you have any info on her I would be grateful. The Desha/Deshay/Deshayes family you speak of can be found in census records in 1860/1870/1880 in Murray/Whitfield Counties in GA. Good luck, Pinkey Bradford

Re: Desha surname

PinkeyBradford — 2005-07-31 02:53:50Z

Hi, I am related 3 or 4 generations....to a Charles Deshay of Whitfield County, GA, his Mother was my great great aunt Caroline Deshay. Are you related to this bunch? Thanksy

Hughes families of Desha County, AR

HelenAkins74 — 2004-08-27 20:18:15Z

Looking for relatives of Hughes families living in Desha County, AR in 1880, Phillip, Martin, Greenup, Spencer , Lucy Hughes Thompson married to H. Thompson ( her children were Phillip, Cornelia, Ada, Joseph, Rachel, Mose and Duglas (Douglas),

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

@@bernieandrose@juno.com — 2003-08-17 17:26:46Z

Dear Rose..
I can help you on this history of Benjamin Franklin Dowell ..who was son of John Dowell and Anne Frankllin...He was born

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

@@bernieandrose@juno.com — 2003-08-17 17:26:46Z

Yes Rose..Contact me at ..e-mail bernieandrose@juno.com
I can give you details of what I have on history..but this Ben
was brother to my line ..James Isham Dowell who was born
jan 15, 1781..He was born before 1871 in Va..and migrated
to Tn ..early...ended up in Maury County, Tn...I have some of
the family history....Bernie... bernieandrose@juno.com.
computer giving trouble..

Re: Elizabeth Desha married BenjaminFanklin dowell

ven1855search — 2003-08-19 22:27:25Z

Was there a John F. Dowell from Maury County in this family?
He signed the marriage bond for John T. Booker and Mary Batey 9-13-1848 in Maury County, Tn. who were my relatives.

Other Booker - Dowell connections:
Mary B. Booker married Major Caleb Dowell 11-10-1833.
Ann Booker married Lorenzo Dowell 9-6-1826.
Both were daughters of John Booker and Susannah Thrift Booker of Maury Co., Tn. They lived in the Santa Fe, Theta area. Any relation?

Rose