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Information on Grandparents Albert and Sadie Rush Lemley

PaulLemley11 — 2009-08-16 19:29:35Z

Hello fellow Lemley family members,

I m trying to locate information on my Dad John L. Lemley's parents... Albert and Sadie...

I have scrounged up some good stuff on Albert and him being a twin...would like further info on his kin and siblings...
but there are a lot of discrepancies on his wife, Sadie Almeda Ruth Rush and no mention of her parents and siblings in my family history, tho genealogy on here shows parents and relatives...???
My line goes thru John L., Albert, John A., Asberry, and to George and Catherine finally...

Any help will be greatly appreciated...

Thanks,
Paul Lemley

Re: Lemley from Ohio Andrew or Mary

sandyanne160 — 2009-07-25 17:56:50Z

Hi I am married to david lemley and we live in UK and my husbands great grandfather was Anthony Andrew Lemley.
His grandfather was andrew Slivestore Lemley and his son ws carmen willis know as William can you give me any info on these people as my husband does not known his family in USA and would love sone certs and picture and any thing else you can tell me

thanks sandra

J. Pinkney Lemley, s/o Sylvester Lemley, m. Sarah Ellen McKinney

Hushing — 2009-05-30 23:26:59Z

First let me thank the Lemley researchers who posted J. P.'s full name. Without it I would not have been able to unravel this part of the fabric of my family.

James Pinkney Lemley, also known as "Pink," married Sarah Ellen McKinney on March 4, 1875, in Shelby County, AL. Her name in the entry is listed as "McKinnie."

Sarah Ellen McKinney was the daughter of John P. and Mary Ann "Polly" Green McKinney. JPK born about 1811 in SC, MAGM born about 1822 in NC/SC. Probably NC. Ellen was born in AL about 1855 and died(? divorced?) between 1880 and 1885, probably in MS.

Here's where you will find her:

1850: JP McKinnie in Shelby County, AL

1860: Ellen is 5 and lives with parents in Bibb County, AL

1870: Ellen is 15 and lives with parents in Bibb County, AL

1875: Sarah E. McKinnie marries J. P. Lemley in Shelby County, AL

1880: Ellen is 25 and lives with husband I Pink Lemly, daughter Jennie and son Henry in Leflore County, MS. Dad lives around the corner listed as "K. P McKinney," 71, a mechanic. There may be several other family members there, too, but more research is needed.

1900: Pinky Lemley is in Carroll County, MS, with wife Mary and son 15, daughter 4. Ellen was in the household in 1880, is not in 1900, and Pink's son is 15. Hence the death/divorce dates of 1880 - 1885 for Ellen.

Thanks again to Lemley researchers who posted their info for me to find and use.

Happy hunting!

Re: George and Catherine Yoho Lemley

Robert_Lemley — 2009-05-21 22:17:48Z

Hi Barb,
I too am a descendent of George Lemley and Catherine Yoho which makes your husband my cousin. My records stop at your husband's Clyde Lemley (with no dates, siblings or spouse for Clyde). Could you please send me an update on the descendents of Clyde? Contact me direct at slodance@juno.com. I have over 88,000 people listed in my files but no Shipleys married to a Lemley. The Yoho's have info prior to Catherine (three generations back), but the Lemleys have nothing prior to George.
Bob Lemley
Spokane, Washington

Re: Lemley Book

aduncan145 — 2009-03-20 20:02:47Z

Sondra, are there Lemley books for sale?

Patricia

new Facebook group "Lemley Family of Alabama, Arkansas & Texas"

raytracer — 2009-03-15 18:07:16Z

We've started a new group on Facebook called

Lemley Family of Alabama, Arkansas & Texas

To join, you can sign up for a free Facebook account at www.facebook.com .... then search for the name of the group

LEMLEY Mary L 1933-2002 section 11

t42DFWNat — 2009-02-20 01:17:46Z

LEMLEY Mary L 1933-2002 section 11

I photographed this gravestone in the DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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

LEMLEY W J and Lila

t42justin — 2009-01-01 21:59:05Z

LEMLEY W J and Lila

I photographed this tombtone in the Justin Cemetery, Justin, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.
If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

David Lemley Estate 1898

candyfletcherammons — 2008-09-20 19:17:40Z

Estate 4319 Will Book 7 Greene Co, PA pg 335.
Registered Aug 117, 1895
Letters of Admin granted to Cordeley (or Cordsley) Lemley and John Lemley.
David Lemley died Aug 6, 1895.
This is all the info I have.

Re: Lemly of Ashe Co., NC

Belinda394 — 2008-09-01 00:58:30Z

Thanks for the information and link to the page referencing Samuel Lemly/Lemley.

belinda

Re: Lemly of Ashe Co., NC

dthomasson2 — 2008-09-01 00:19:17Z

Lemlys moved from Rowan Co. to Bethania (Morvian community) to Salem, now Old Salem. Some info concerning this on website: fmoran.com/lemly.html.
Samuel Lemley mentioned in article posted on
www.utexas.edu/tours/mainbuilding/people/cook.html
Samuel also mentioned as father of Henry Augustus in notes
of Henry's death at Moravian Archives in Old Salem.

Re: Lemleys of Jefferson and Conecuh Counties (Alabama)

JohnSmithLemley — 2008-08-29 20:08:07Z

Thanks so very much! I gratefully appreciate your help. I'm at work at the moment, but the very moment I return home I'll spend some quality time with your information and my tree. Have a great holiday weekend.

All my best,

John

Re: Lemleys of Jefferson and Conecuh Counties (Alabama)

azz1claudia — 2008-08-29 18:38:31Z

1850 Griffin Co., Ar Census-George b 1845 Ar. son of Ephram.
1870 Centerville, Bibb, AL.-Geo Lemley age 20 b AL, wife Nancy age 25 b. AL.,dau. Lizzy b. Oct 1869.
1880 Jefferson, AL lists G.W.,age 31, Nancy b. AL,age 32, her parents in AR. dau. Jane age 11(who is probably Lizzy), Ann age 9 b. AL, Marcus, age 7 b. AL, John age 4, b. AL, Wm. age 1 b. Al.
1900 Smyte Camp, Jefferson Al. Census: Nancy, b Dec 1846 AL,NC,GA.a widow, Wm H. b June 1880 AL., Jessie M. b July 1887 AL. Also son Marcus W. Lemley b April 1874,AL, married 5 years to Roda, b Oct 1876, AL. son Newton b. 1897 AL., son Clarence, Mar 1897 AL.
Hope this helps.

Lemleys of Jefferson and Conecuh Counties (Alabama)

JohnSmithLemley — 2008-08-28 13:36:38Z

My paternal grandparents were George Leonard and Velma Lemley of Conecuh County, Alabama. They both were from Jefferson County, Alabama. Leonard's grandparents were G.W. and Nancy A. Lemley, who are both listed in the 1880 census as living in Jefferson County, Alabama. G.W. was born about 1848 in Arkansas, although his parents were both from Alabama. Nancy was born about 1848 in Alabama, although her parents were both from Georgia.

I have "stalled out" on these two ancestors, as I can't spot them on any previous census. If you have any information on G.W. and Nancy A. or their descendants, I'd be so appreciative.

All my best,

John Smith Lemley
Decatur, GA

Re: Lemley from Ohio Andrew or Mary

sweet66lucy — 2008-08-27 17:52:05Z

can you please tell who mary shoemaker lemley,s parents are i would appreciate it very much.
thank you
judy thompson

Lemley Book

sMills6334 — 2008-06-26 04:05:55Z

Hi Patrica. Hope you got my e-mail I sent to you about your family in the Lemley book. Let me know if you received it. Thanks Sondra

Re: Lemley book

sMills6334 — 2008-06-26 04:03:05Z

Patrica
Hope you got my e-mail, about your family in this book. Sent it to your e-mail. Let me know if you got it. If not I can send it to this post. Thanks Sondra

Re: Lemley book

plemley5 — 2008-06-24 17:11:15Z

Hello, Sondra,

My husband's (Michael Ray) father is William Marvin Lemley wife is Ramona Pastorius). His father was Dewey Lemley, and his father was Reason Mahlon Lemley. RM's father was Issaac Lemley, who was born in Pennsylvania, around 1839.

I have seen the book at my father-in-law's house, but we don't know where it is now.

Thanks for your help.

Re: Lemley book

pattilynn — 2008-01-15 17:34:01Z

Yes, I would appreciate copies if you can send them - my home email is gsellenr@bresnan.net

thanks

Re: Frederick Co. Virginia

sMills6334 — 2008-01-24 06:41:07Z

Hi Patti. I tried to get a message to you & it failed. I had been researching trying to find your John. I recently found John Lemley. Sr & Barbra Livengood had two named sons. In Headly's book he had no info on them but one was born in 1789& the other in 1791. Nothing as who he married as the rest of the sons & dau. As you know John Lemley, Sr was at Virginia. He had children born their. I figure those two sons probably born their. The reason Headly had no info on them. Your John was not the son Johannas Lemly which I recently found out his middle ini. was G. for Gabriel which was Gabriel in the Luthern Church which was Johannes dad. Gabriel came over around 1732 & Johannes 1752. Can't figure out about Michael who came with him. In Johannes's will He just names George as his son. I can almost tell you Johannes had two dau. & two sons. Not John nor Peter as I can tell. Their was a John Lemley who went to Mo. at Palo. Don't know for shure if it was your John. He was killed by Indians. Let me know what you think. Sondra

Re: Lemley book

sMills6334 — 2008-06-24 05:02:32Z

Hi Patrica, Received your message. I need to have a little more info to find your people. What was your Grandfather's father name. Were they from Pa. Need to know if this is the Pa, Albama, or Va., Ny Lemley's. Do you have any dates, where they were buried etc. I found a Marvin Lemley but doesn't fit in. They are part of the Swisher family Lemley's. Also found a William Marvin Lemley but doesn't give much info. States he came from Long Beach Calif. I think he is a son of John Earnest Lemley b.4/1/ 1869. William M. lemley b 4/1, 1893. I have about four books left. George Lemley & Catharine Yoho. $30 each. Let me know if you can get further info so I can let you know. Thanks Sondra

Re: Lemley book

sMills6334 — 2008-02-23 06:26:20Z

Hi Carma. you have e-mailed me in the past. Didn't find anything in past. Recently found on Footnote, Johannas middle initial is G. Thought it was George. But it is Gabriel. Johannes Gabriel Lemly,etc, came over on the Princess Samuel ship in 1732. Johannes & Michael came over in 1752 on Wurtemberg. Johannes Gabriel Lemly is Johannes who came over in 1752 Dad. Also there is a Michael Lemley in Footnotes had 400 Acres of land in Pa. Also, Prov. Paper Supply, Tax list for yrs 1781,2,3, had 37 Acres. He was in Va. also found Michael, states him being born in Va. 1777 Stephens City Fred. Co. Va. Haven't got it straitened out yet about the Michael's. Well, let me know what you think. For some reason I am not getting replies from post on Ancestry. If you can send reply from you e-mail address. Sondra

Re: Lemley book and Susannah Tay

sMills6334 — 2008-02-23 01:02:04Z

Hi Patti. I tried to send you info on your e-mail, but didn't go thru. Have lot of info on John Lemly. Send me e-mail @ sondramills@hotmail.com. Thanks Sondra

Re: Lemley book

sMills6334 — 2008-02-23 00:58:20Z

Hi Patrica. If you just sent me a message by Post, I didn't get it. Try my e-mail sondramills@hotmail.com. Thanks Sondra

Re: Lemley book

sMills6334 — 2008-02-23 00:22:40Z

Hi Patricia. Seen your post. Thought I would look it up in Headly's book. Is this your Joanna? She was the dau of George Lemley not George Washington Lemley. His second wife Catherine Bartug had around 17 children as I can read it. I will list them Christina,Margaret, Benjamin F, George Washington, Joanna 10/6/1860-1937,unm, Elizabeth, Virginia, Anthony,Oliver F, Ollie, maybe Tabor, Abraham,cyrus Wetzel, Jane,Dessie a not named child, stillborn & some grandchildren. Hope this helps. Let me know. Sondra

Re: Lemley book and Susannah Tay

sMills6334 — 2008-02-13 05:42:37Z

Hi Patti, Tried to get info to you on John Lemley & Susan Tay. Must not have gotten thru. I believe your John Lemley was John Lemley, Sr. son. He had two sons & Headly didn't have any info on them. One was born in 1789 & one in 1791. As you probably know John Sr. & Barbara Livengood lived & had children in Va. I figure thats why he had no info. I figure John was born in Va in 1789. He is not Johannas(John Lemley or son). Let me know if you get this, & send me an answer on my e-mail. Thanks Sondra

Re: Lemley book

dalallen — 2008-02-11 03:23:30Z

I have changed from the above e-mail info. my e-mail is now dalallen@yahoo.com.
I too was in Winchester, VA last summer 2007. I spent the whole day in the archives. Certainly surprised to find the German Catherine and Johnanes Lemley and their connection with the Lutheran Church. All I really found in that short time was johnanes Lemley but no John Lemley. Thought maybe
John might be the son of his and Catherines union. nothing concret. I also did not find a Peter Barstlow, referring to John and Peters trip over the James River Indian Trail to the Monongahela River and down the river to the mouth of the Youghiogheny, and then returned to their Virginia home. My info came from the Horn Papers which have come under question as to whether the info Mr. Horn wrote in his book was the truth or just a story about good ole boys. He plainly states both George and John Lemley were in the American Army for a while. Mr. horn goes on to tell a lot about George and family but just drops John around the year 1780.
If you want any more of what I have, please let me know and I will be happy to send snail mail.
I repeat my new e-mailo address: dalallen@yahoo.com

Plummer Lemley in Ranger, TX 1925

drbrownlee — 2007-07-07 23:29:41Z

Plummer Lemley is pictured in the 1925 annual of Ranger High School. He is a junior.

Mary J Six m.29Dec1909 John A Groves at Hero, PA

ready2go172 — 2007-02-09 02:41:47Z

This appears to be her first marriage.

Found at Greene Co Couthouse, Washington, PA in August 2006.

Application for Marriage License / Marriage License

John A Groves, age 25, residence Beverly, OH, parents: J and Mary Groves.

Mary J Six, age 19, residence Hero, PA, parents: John M and Martha Six. M maybe for Manassa?

If anyone wishes a copy, email me at ready2go@user.org

Re: Lemley book

CarmaJ530 — 2008-01-18 19:23:57Z

I too am interested in anything you have. I am desc from Lemley line that stayed in Winchester Johannes down to Ellen Virginia (da of James & Mary Ann Nicewanger). Thank you. Carmaj0530@aol.com (zero five three zero)

Re: Frederick Co. Virginia

CarmaJ530 — 2007-11-05 17:09:58Z

Just going back through some old posts. Just returned from a weekend trip to Winchester. With stops at the Handley Archives plus 2 cemeteries (Green Hill & Trinity). I came away with some answers but definitely more questions. I think I've gotten a little farther with my Lemley line but I'm still working on it. Have you gotten any farther back the line. Refresher I am related maternally as follows: me-mom-grandma-Bessie Clark-Ellen Virginia Lemley-James Lemley-Jacob Lemley
then I'm stuck.
Thanks

Mary Lemley in Pa.

DorothySwanson44 — 2007-12-14 02:14:09Z

Would appreciate the obituary of Mary Lemley who d. Oct. 14, 1982 at Greene Co. Pa. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Joseph Lemley

crystalhill0102 — 2008-04-18 13:56:46Z

I am the great grandaughter of Joseph Lemley and Gracie West,Bobby J Lemley is my Grandad. Iam trying to find out who Josephs parents were

Seeking info on annual Lemley reunion at DeQueen

ronco132 — 2008-05-27 02:49:22Z

I discovered this board a few months ago when I began compiling my family history and literally have read every mesage posted (some more than once). My mother is a Madison Co. AL Lemley and when I told her of a yearly reunion mentioned in many of the posts, she became quite interested possibly attending (She is 72 but you would never know it by her actions) This post seeks to determine if the annual Lemley reunion at DeQueen AR is still held on the 1st Sunday of June. If so, is one planned for June 1, 2008?

I realize that time is of the essence, but we would appreciate any details or contact information that anyone could possibly provide.

We look forward to hearing from any of the Lemley family and comparing notes on our lineage.

Re: Seeking info on annual Lemley reunion at DeQueen

ronco132 — 2008-06-02 02:33:14Z

John,
Thank you for your reply. I too live in Madison County (Huntsville) and I can assure anyone that quite a few Lemley's still inhabit the Madison and Marshall County areas. It is a shame that misleading information about all of the Lemley home places had such an impact that folks quit coming back here to look for anything. Kinda like they counted us as forever in the past. Thank you for the contact name, as I will attempt to reach the Holt's by writing them soon.

When I saw the mention of the reunion, I told my mother, who is 72, and she became very interested in attending one. Believe me, age would not prevent her from going if it was so decided.

As best as I can determine, my Lemley lineage is as follows:

My mother is Lila Lemley, daughter of Shelby C. Lemley (1903-1974), the son of Charles H. Lemley (1878-1954), who was the son of John W. Lemley (1830-1880?). John W. was the son of George Lemley (1802-1873), who was the son of John Sr. (1763-1858). Again, this is based on my research and reasoning process, which may conflict with information published previously.

I know about the homesteading of what came to be known as Lemley mountain (Section 7 Township 6S Range 2E), in fact, my mother grew up on that mountain. I have a second cousin who still owns a small tract of that land. My grandfather lived at the corner Clouds Cove Road and Bush Road. That just happens to be where sections 1,6,7 and 12 of T6S 2E intersect. That land is still held by one of his sons.

I recall reading a post associated with you that someone was once trying to locate the original Lemley family cemetery. My uncle tells a story of how the cemetery was plowed under years ago, but a grand oak tree still remains where the cemetery was. That location just happens to be several hundred yards across a field in the front of my grandfather's old house.

I am glad you have tried to collect most of the Lemley history of the area. I am sure there are quite a few
bits of information that you may have uncovered in your research that would be helpful in fill some of the holes
of my Lemley line.

Based on my limited research, I tend to agree that there is nothing conclusive about the Lemley line when they were in the Fredrick Co. VA or Fairfield District of SC. We all may have to accept the information that has come to light, to date.

I look forward to further contact with you and possibly the opportunity to look through the history of the Madison
County lines collected during your research.

Ron Cobble / ronco@hiwaay.net /

Re: Seeking info on annual Lemley reunion at DeQueen

ronco132 — 2008-06-02 02:32:11Z

John R. LEMLEY, Jr Washington/Greene Counties PA

hrfrosty — 2007-04-12 15:34:50Z

Looking to connect with anyone with information on John R. LEMLEY (born Feb 1872) married 11 Nov 1893 to Rebecca L. HARRIS (born Sept 1872). John is the son of John R LEMLEY and Eliza Jane HENNEN. Looking to verify information I have found and expand the family.

Thank you
Patty
hfrosty@aol.com

Re: Lemley book

aduncan145 — 2008-01-18 19:40:18Z

contact me at aduncan@stielectronicsinc.com and I will forward all that I have

Re: Lemley book

aduncan145 — 2008-01-15 16:54:45Z

Been awhile since I posted. I have the land records available from the Library of Virginia website. The images are from land grants from Lord Fairfax. Id you still need them I can send attachments

Re: Lemley book

aduncan145 — 2008-02-11 13:20:58Z

Thank you.

Georgia Ann Lemley obit 1981

Obits101 — 2007-02-13 09:31:05Z

...from the Oklahoman Newspaper archives in Oklahoma City, OK, dated:

12-12-1981
p.82, Col.6

LEMLEY
Georgia Ann, aged 81, Oklahoma
City. Passed away December 10th
at South Community Hospital. She
was born in Shinnston, West Virginia
June 2nd, 1902. She was a homemaker
& a member of the Bethel Baptist
Church. Survived by 2 sons, Jack A.,
of Seminole; & Walter Lemley, Jr.,
of OKC; 5 daughters, Minnie Kay
Jorgensen of San Marcus, California;
Lucyle E. Collinsworth, of Moore;
Rachel Rebecca Colvin, of Carlsbad,
California; Inez Lee Hudson of
Little Rock, Arkansas; Judy A. Burks,
of OKC; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-
grandchildren. Services 10 AM
Monday in the Colonial Chapel of
Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuary.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Sarah Lemley m William Miller 1808 in Pa

MargieVarner44 — 2008-04-23 00:01:53Z

need childrens names dates.

thanks Margie

winchester,va lemley, mcdaniels

bonniejenkins962 — 2007-12-09 04:12:20Z

I have jackson county WV marriages march 30 1872

SUSAN (mcdaniels) HALL 55 yrs. old
born winchester va, residing jackson co. wv
parents JAMES & SARAH MCDANIELS

married

JACOB LEMLEY 55 yrs. old
born PA, residing jackson co. wv
parents JOHN & MARGARET LEMLEY

anyone got any info on these two families?
thanks, widow

Re: Lemley book

plemley5 — 2008-06-22 00:06:45Z

Hello, Sondra,
I am married to Michael Ray Lemley, whose parents are William Marvin Lemley and Ramona May Pastorius. They used to have a genealogy book but I have no idea what happened to it. If they are in your book, and you still have any for sale, would you please let me know? You can e-mail me at trish.lemley@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

Lemley family of Alabama, Arkansas & Texas

raytracer — 2008-02-21 02:33:14Z

My Lemley ancestors lived in Madison County, Alabama in the early to mid 1800's, then in southwestern Arkansas & Texas around the turn of the century.
Looking to connect with cousins, share info, etc.

My line includes : Simeon Lemley ->John W. Lemley-> Almon L. Lemley

thanks,
Sherry Nelson
Philadelphia, PA

Re: Lemley family of Alabama, Arkansas & Texas

raytracer — 2008-02-21 13:13:34Z

Greetings, cousin! I figured there were lots of Lemley descendants around, as the census records show many large families. I didn't expect to find one near me in the Philadelphia area, tho. I look forward to exchanging info with you, and seeing how our trees connect.

thanks!
Sherry
Philadelphia, PA

Re: Lemley family of Alabama, Arkansas & Texas

KatePA999 — 2008-02-21 12:54:03Z

Hi,

Just wanted you to know that I saw the post and I do connect to this line. Have to get to another 'puter to get the info that I have. My line starts in Madison County, AL and Ends up in Arkansas

Kate Pitluck
Bensalem, PA
my e-mail, with out the spaces is KateP215 @ yahoo.com

Marriage of . R. McEwen to Miss Eva Lemley

maryachtrh — 2008-02-15 17:46:56Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Prss" 23 June 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

Last Sunday A. R. McEwen and Miss Eva Lemley, both of Wyricks Mill, were married by Rev. Henry Wilson.

Re: Lemley family of Alabama, Arkansas & Texas

JohnRankin2043 — 2008-05-30 03:10:42Z

I am descended from Ephraim Lemley who was born in Fairfield District, SC, about 1796. One of his sons, Pleasant (a Federal judge in Idaho in the 1800s), said that he was born in Madison County AL, and the family story is that Ephraim lived in Madison County for a time with his uncle John, patriarch of the Madison County AL Lemley families. There was another Ephraim Lemley of Madison County also, but mine moved to Bibb County AL from around 1817 until 1838, when he moved to Pope County AR, where he died at age 97. The other Ephraim moved from Madison County to Limestone County AL and then to Missouri. I have photos of his tombstone, as well as tombstone photos of the older Lemleys buried in Madison County, when they had tombstones that remain here.

I have complete family records from my Ephraim down to myself, but I also have a fairly thorough compilation of records of the various Madison County Lemley lines throughout the 1800. Likewise, I have several Lemley family books, including two published by J. B. Lemley of Russellville, AR, whom I visited a couple of times, as did my parents long ago. I can easily share the records in my computer files with anyone who is "connected". Someday I hope to find proof of the parentage of my Ephraim Lemley. For now I have to live with what J. B. and others wrote, that he was a son of Peter and Milly Lemley of SC -- but I do have reason to doubt that to some degree....

John P. Rankin / 103 Madison Avenue / Madison, AL 35758 / jprankin@knology.net

Re: Seeking info on annual Lemley reunion at DeQueen

JohnRankin2043 — 2008-05-30 02:54:39Z

From 1995 to 2000, I received invitations to the annual Lemley reunions in early June in DeQueen, Arkansas, from Willard R. & Shirley J. Holt. Their address was 108 Turtle Creek Road, Benton, AR 72015-6462. I attended twice, but I have not heard from anyone in the last few years. However, I do live in Madison County, and I tried to make the attendees at the reunion understand that they had received misleading information in the past. Someone from that area had come back to Madison County years ago and apparently was told that all of the Lemley homeplaces were flooded when Lake Guntersville was built, so they quit coming back to look for anything here. I have tried to collect most of the Lemley history of the area, so I may be able to help with research of the Madison County lines during the 1800s....

John P. Rankin / jprankin@knology.net / 103 Madison Avenue / Madison, AL 35758