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Descendants of Henry Turner
First Generation1. Henry1 Turner (#5314) was born in Caswell County, NC September 25, 1721. Henry died December 9, 1809 in Caswell County, NC, at 88 years of age. He married Nancy Anne Kimbrough. (Nancy Anne Kimbrough is #5315.) Nancy was born in Culpepper County, VA 1739. Nancy was the daughter of Thomas Kimbrough and Eleanor Graves. Nancy died after 1820. Henry's will was written May 9, 1807. He mentions wife Anne, sons John, Henry, Billy, Thomas, and James and daughters Elizabeth Lipscomb, Frankey (Frances Martin), Milley Jones, Nancy Kimbrough, Sally French, Mary Cochran, and grandson Yancey Turner and granddaughters Mary French, Fanny Turner, Delilia Turner, Nancy Turner (daughters of John Turner) and daughter of Susannah Donoho. Henry Turner and Nancy Anne Kimbrough had the following children:
Second Generation4. John2 Turner (Henry1) (#5318) was born in Caswell County, NC 1761. John died October 6, 1830 in Hayes Creek, Williamson County, TN, at 69 years of age. He married twice. He married Sarah Kimbrough in Caswell County, NC, February 14, 1787. (Sarah Kimbrough is #5385.) Sarah was born in Caswell County, NC 1763. Sarah died before November 1817. Sarah died before November 1817 when she was named as being deceased in her father's will in Caswell County, NC. He married Catherine Cheeks Butler in Wayne County, KY, September 9, 1805. (Catherine Cheeks Butler is #5390.) Catherine was born in Wayne County, KY 1765. John Turner and Sarah Kimbrough had the following children:
5. Sally M.2 Turner (Henry1) (#5313) was born in Caswell County, NC 1763. Sally died August 22, 1822 in Limestone County, AL, at 59 years of age. She married Benjamin French in Caswell County, NC, November 10, 1784. (Benjamin French is #5312.) Benjamin was born in Culpepper County, VA November 28, 1764. Benjamin was the son of Samuel French. Benjamin died March 21, 1847 in Rogersville, Lauderdale County, AL, at 82 years of age. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel, pages 1-6: "My maternal great-great-great-grandfather bearing the name French was born Nov. 28, 1764. He lived in Virginia, probably Culpepper County. At the age of fifteen he enlisted in the army and participated in the Revolutionary War. He enlisted between the middle and 19th of Sept., 1780, being mustered in service under Captain Valentine Harrison, and was in Col. John Green's Virginia continental regiment. Col. Green was a native of Culpepper County, born about 1730, and entered the Continental Army as a Captain on Jan. 20, 1776. He was promoted to Colonel, Jan. 26, 1778. (Horace Edwin Hayden, Virginia Genealogies, Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1966, p. 548.) Private Benjamin French took part in four major battles and a number of skirmishes. When applying for government assistance as a veteran of the Revolution, he listed the following as the battles in which he took part: (1) the battle of Guilford; (2) the battle of Camden; (3) the siege of Ninety-Six; and (4) the battle of Eutaw Springs. (Photocopies of was record supplied by General Services Administration, National Archives and Records Service.) It was on Dec. 2, 1780, that Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene took command of the Southern Department at charlotte, North Carolina. The Southern Army had about 1600 men at that time. On Dec. 19, Gen. Greene moved 1000 of his men southward to threaten the British under Cornwallis at Winnsboro, South Carolina. The next day Brig. Gen. Daniel Morgan took the remaining 600 men from Charlotte for western South Carolina. Both divisions soon received reinforcements. In mid-Jan., 1781, Col. John Green of Virginia brought 400 militia to join Gen. Nathanael Greene's division. The dividing of the Southern Army forced Cornwallis to split his army. Lt. Col. Tarleton took one division and fought Morgan's men at Cowpens, South Carolina, on Jan. 17. Tarleton was soundly defeated, with nine-tenths of his men killed or captured. Morgan moved his men eastward to join Greene. The two divisions of the Southern Army met at the Catawba River on Jan. 30, 1781. Greene decided to retreat northward to escape Cornwallis. He moved his men through Guilford, North Carolina, and into Virginia with Cornwallis in hot pursuit. The Southern Army crossed the Dan River on Feb 14. Cornwallis was forced to give up the chase, returning southward to Hillsboro, North Carolina. In a few days Greene moved his army in the direction of Hillsboro, having received reinforcements from Virginia. On Mar. 15, 1781, at Guilford Court House, west of Hillsboro, the British and Americans faced each other. This was the first of the major battles in which Private Benjamin French participated. Col. John green's regiment of Virginia Continentals was placed in the third line but held out of the fighting in case retreat was necessary. Although the British suffered heavy losses, Gen. Greene deemed it wise to retreat. Col. John Green's regiment took on the British while the remainder of the Americans withdrew. "Under heavy fire Green's regiment stood firm until all the rest of the Americans had left the field; then it too retired." (Christopher Ward, The War of the Revolution, New York: MacMillan Co., 1952, Vol. 2, p. 792.) Cornwallis was in no position to pursue Greene after Guilford. The British moved southward to Wilmington. Greene decided to concentrate on South Carolina where Lt. Col. Rawdon commanded the British forces. The two armies fought at Hobkirk's Hill on the outskirts of Camden, Apr. 25. This is doubtless the "battle of Camden" to which Benjamin French referred. On the same day of this encounter Cornwallis left Wilmington to march to Virginia. Rawdon evacuated Camden on May 10. Ninety-Six was the name of a village surrounded by a stockade and under British control. Lt. Col. Cruger commanded this strongly fortified post. Greene brought his army and put the fort under siege from May 22 to June 19, 1781. The Americans were busy building approaches. Word came on June 11 that Rawdon was coming from Charleston to aid Cruger. Greene tried to storm the fort before Rawdon's arrival. There was bitter and bloody conflict but the Americans were forced to withdraw on the 20th. This was the siege of Ninety-Six to which Benjamin French referred. In July and Aug., Greene's army spent several weeks resting in the High Hills of Santee in South Carolina. He now had about 2000 men. Lt. Col. Stuart had succeeded Rawdon as head of the British forces in the Carolinas, having about the same number of men as Greene. The American forces marched to Eutaw Springs where the British were encamped. A battle ensued which turned out to be the last major battle of the Revolutionary War in the South. The date was Sept. 8, 1781. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and both sides claimed victory. This was the last major battle in which Benjamin French fought. On Oct. 19, 1781, Cornwallis surrendered his army at Yorktown. Peace was still more than a year away, and troops in the South underwent many hardships. Benjamin French was discharged Jan. 22, 1782, having served slightly more than sixteen months. He was seventeen years of age when discharged at Salisbury, North Carolina. His pension records give his term of service as eighteen months. His pension enrollment began Oct. 17, 1818, and was for $96.00 per annum. After the Revolutionary War, Benjamin French married in North Carolina. The North Carolina State Census for 1786 lists a Benjamin French and a Samuel French as heads of households in Caswell County. Both families resided in the Gloucester District in the southeast part of the county. It appears that Benjamin and his family left North Carolina before the federal census of 1790. By 1800 he is listed in Barren County, Kentucky. (The "Second Census" of Kentucky 1800, Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1970.) Later he moved to the neighboring county of Warren. The area known as Kentucky was a part of Virginia until its admission to the Union on Jun. 1, 1792. Settlers from the east had moved into Kentucky through the Cumberland Gap in the 1770s and 1780s. The pace accelerated in the 1790s. Warren County, Kentucky, was created out of Logan County, Dec. 19, 1796. Bowling Green was established as the county seat. It was from Warren County that Benjamin French, with his large family, removed to what afterward became know as Limestone County, Alabama. The area was then a part of Mississippi territory. According to records in the Department of Archives and History at Raleigh, North Carolina, the power of attorney for Benjamin French of Madison County, Mississippi Territory, was given to James Kimbrow of Giles County, Tennessee, to recover all sums of money due him, as of Sept. 5, 1814, and was registered in Caswell County, North Carolina, July Court, 1817. This establishes that the Benjamin French who was in Caswell County, North Carolina, in 1786, was the same Benjamin French who came to north Alabama when it was still Mississippi Territory. According to Capt. R. A. McClellan's "Early History of Limestone County" (Reprinted from the Athens Post of June, 1881), Benjamin French and his family settled on Limestone Creek, nine miles east of Athens, in 1808. (p. 13) That was eleven years before Alabama became a state, and it was ten years before Athens was incorporated as a town. Limestone was Chickasaw country in those days. White settlers who came into the area west of Madison County were intruders. The federal government again and again sent soldiers to remove the settlers. When forced out, the settlers would temporarily remove to Madison County or to nearby Tennessee. The issue of intruders on Chickasaw lands reached a boiling point in 1810. The War Department sent notice in July that all white settlers were to be removed by Dec. 15. The white inhabitants of what later became Limestone County petitioned President James Madison and the Congress of the United States. The petition, dated Sept. 5, 1810, was signed by more than 400 settlers, including Benjamin French and his son Amos. (Robert Henry Walker Jr., History of Limestone County Alabama, Limestone County commission, 1973, pp. 17-22, 177-181) Neither Indians nor soldiers were successful in removing Limestone's first white inhabitants. The Chickasaws ceded their lands in the Limestone area to the federal government in 1816. Congress established out of the Mississippi Territory on March 1, 1817, the Territory of Alabama. On Feb. 6, 1818, Limestone County was designated a political subdivision of the Territory of Alabama. In Dec. of 1819, Alabama became a part of the Union. Cotton Port was an early landing on the Tennessee River just south of the town of Mooresville near Piney Creek. "In 1808, Benjamin French established his pioneer home on Limestone Creek, but soon removed to the site of the future Cotton Port. A short while later the first cotton was shipped from Limestone County to New Orleans, and cotton Port became an important landing." (W. Stuart Harris, Dead Towns of Alabama, University of Alabama Press, 1985, p. 74) Official records show that Benjamin French appeared before the County Court of Madison County, District of Alabama, Nov. 27, 1820, to apply for government benefits according to the Act of Congress of Mar. 18, 1818, for Revolutionary War service. A resident of Limestone county, he listed his property as follows: one mare and colt, twenty hogs, nine head of cattle, and one-half quarter section of land at $6.54 per acre on which the first installment only had been paid to the general government. Living with him at that time were his wife (about 54 years old) and three daughters: Anne (about fifteen), Frances (about fourteen), and Jinney (about twelve). The older children had already left home. It appears that this wife died between Nov. 27, 1820, and Sept. 23, 1823. On the latter date a marriage license was issued in Limestone County to Benjamin French and Catharine Shumaker [Shoemaker]. The marriage was solemnized by Albert Higgins, Justice of the Peace. Benjamin was about fifty-eight at the time of this marriage. Four years later, on Sept. 7, 1827, he applied to Limestone County Court of Record to have his pension restored. It had been discontinued sometime earlier. He listed his property as follows: one horse (worth $15) and two cows (worth $14). He gave his occupation as a planter, explaining that he was too old and superannuated to follow it. He gave his wife's age as about fifty-seven years, and stated that a youth (about twelve years old), the son of his second wife was living at home. This son would have been about age eight when Benjamin married Catharine. It appears that this was in fact a stepson, and that all of Benjamin's children were by his first wife. He explained that since his earlier listing of his property for pension purposes (1820), he had sold his eighty acres of land to Jesse French in 1823, and had given over two cows, one horse, and $60 in cash to pay a dept due to Jesse French. (Jesse was one of his sons.) The pension was restored in Jan. 1830. After living on Limestone Creek and at Cotton Port, Benjamin French settled just west of Dr. Blair's plantation on Elk River. One historian compares him to Daniel Boone, "for one gets the feeling that he didn't like 'crowded' areas." It was around 1830 that he moved "over Elk" and built the log house shown at right. It was a single-pen cabin with a shed room to the rear. A later addition was attached to on side of the cabin. The house was destroyed by fire in the late 1970s. (Chris Edwards and Faye Axford, The Lure and Lore of Limestone County, Tuscaloosa: Portals Press, 1978, p. 149.) Benjamin and Catharine French moved to Lauderdale County about ten years before his death. He died Mar. 21, 1847, being eighty-two years of age. Limestone County records show that Catharine appeared before Robert W. Figg, Justice of the Peace, Apr. 29, 1847, to have it recorded that Amos French was given power of attorney for her to receive pension due to Benjamin from the government, with the payment terminating on the day of his death. In June, 1855, she applied for a widow's pension according to the Act of Congress of Feb. 3, 1853. She received $96 per year. She also was granted 160 acres under Act of Mar. 3, 1855, for the services of her husband. The following is recorded in 'Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama,' 1911, from the State of Alabama, Department of Archives and History: "French, Benjamin. 'Died -- Near Rodgersville on the 21st inst., Mr. Benjamin French, age 84 years, an old faithful Revolutionary soldier.' -- Southern Advocate, Huntsville, April 2, 1847." It should be noted that his age at the time of his death was eighty-two, not eighty-four as indicated in this account. Capt. McClellan erroneously puts the date of Benjamin French's death as 1840. He also incorrectly gives his age as over ninety at the time of his death. A declaration and affidavit filed in Limestone County on Jun. 6, 1855, by Catharine French contains a number of inaccuracies, due to her advanced age and reliance on memory. A record similar to that quoted above is preserved in 'The Alabama Historical Quarterly,' Winter Issue, 1944, State Department of Archives and History: "French, Benjamin -- Satisfactory evidence was this day exhibited to this Court that Benjamin French was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of eight dollars per month; was a resident of the County of Lauderdale in said State of Alabama and died in said County of Lauderdale and State aforesaid on the twenty-first day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven and that he left a widow whose name is Catherine French; whereupon the same is ordered by the Court to be entered of records which is done. -- 'Minutes of Orphans Courts,' Feb. 1847 - May 1850, p. 18. Recorded at Athens, Limestone County, Ala." The will of Benjamin French was filed in Lauderdale County and witnessed by Samuel Lentz, Bennett Rose, and Zacariah Tuten. The will directs that his landed estate of his home plantation be equally divided among his own eleven children, and that Yancy Shoemaker receive an equal share with his own heirs. It is probable that Yancy Shoemaker was his stepson. The only one of his own children who was specifically named in the will was his daughter Ann French. Caswell County, North Carolina, marriage records list Benjamin French as marrying Sally Turner, Nov. 10, 1784. James Turner was a witness. Henry Turner had moved with his family from Culpepper county, Virginia, to Caswell County, North Carolina, about 1775. He had twelve children, including a daughter named Sally and a son named James. The date of the marriage is about a year and a half after the birth of Benjamin's son Amos. It is possible that one of the dates is wrong. Discrepancies in dates of birth and ages are rather common in the 1700s and 1800s. Benjamin French had five sons and six daughers. Incomplete information makes it impossible to know the exact sequence of their births. Some were born in North Carolina and some in Kentucky...." ************************************************************************** The following informtion is from Eunice Pace: "Benjamin is buried behind a barn in the area of Lexington, AL and the grave was marked by the DAR, however, I have reliable information that says the grave is NOT where the marker is displayed, but is nearby........behind the old barn." An interesting note found in the AL State Archives in Montgomery states that Benjamin "made the best peach brandy in the community". Most of Benjamin's sons fought in the War of 1812, the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 under "Old Hickory", and in the Mexican War in the 1830's. The following information was taken from "Valley Leaves Lauderdale County, June 1982", pages 168-169: Will of Benjamin French 15 December 1839 "Weak in body" To my beloved wife, Katharine French, for her lifetime. At her death to dispose of all my estate, livestock, household and kitchen furniture among her own children or as she is otherwise disposed to do. At her death, my landed estate of my home plantation, to be divided equally "among my own children, lawful heirs, eleven in number, and for Yancy Shoemaker to have an equal portion with my own lawful heirs". "The 80 Acres of land which I entered (I think in the 25th Section) for which Yancy Shoemaker hold my bond for one forty Acres of said entry the other 40 Acres of said entry, I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Ann French" and her heirs. Witnesses: Samuel Lentz, Bennett Rose, Zacariah Tooten. Proven by Samuel Lentz and Bennett Rose before Wm. B. Wood, Judge, 21 Nov 1848. Recorded: 22 May 1850. ************************************************************************** Benjamin French of Lauderdale County, AL purchased 79.51 acres of land in Section 39 of T2-R7W on August 1, 1839. There is a Salley Turner listed as a granddaughter of John Lyon in his will dated April 23, 1784 in Caswell County, NC. (Is this our Sally?) Sally M. Turner and Benjamin French had the following children:
6. Nancy Ann2 Turner (Henry1) (#5319) was born in Caswell County, NC March 18, 1764. Nancy died January 22, 1843 in Caswell County, NC, at 78 years of age. She married James Kimbrough in Caswell County, NC, December 27, 1789. (James Kimbrough is #5949.) James was born in Caswell County, NC October 30, 1765. James was the son of John Kimbrough and Mary Turner. James died September 12, 1841 in Giles County, TN, at 75 years of age. In 1817, James was named in his father's will in Caswell County, NC and was left 113 acres of land. Nancy Ann Turner and James Kimbrough had the following children:
7. Frances M.2 Turner (Henry1) (#5325) was born in Caswell County, NC 1764. Frances died May 13, 1842 at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Martin Cemetery, Caswell County, NC. She married Richard Martin I in Caswell County, NC, October 25, 1793. (Richard Martin I is #5326.) Richard was born in Orange County, VA January 29, 1755. Richard was the son of Richard Martin and Anthorite (Unknown) Martin. Richard died October 15, 1841 in Caswell County, NC, at 86 years of age. His body was interred in Martin Cemetery, Caswell County, NC. He enlisted in the Revolutionary Army on May 7, 1776. He received a land grant on July 11, 1786. He sold this 228 acres of land on Goose Creek in TN to James Lea on September 3, 1786. (Grant #786) He applied for a pension on October 8, 1832 and it was granted. Conflicting evidence states that Frances was born in Caswell County, NC, 1773. Frances M. Turner and Richard Martin I had the following children:
8. Susannah2 Turner (Henry1) (#5523) was born in Caswell County, NC 1764. She married twice. She married Thomas Yancy. (Thomas Yancy is #5524.) Thomas was born in NC 1760. She married James Donoho in Caswell County, NC, April 22, 1807. (James Donoho is #5955.) James Donoho willed one-third of his property, after the death of Susannah, to Yancey Turner. Susannah Turner and Thomas Yancy never married. Yancy Turner was born from their relationship. In Caswell County January Court 1787, Susannah Turner acknowledged she had received "full satisfaction of Thomas Yancey concerning maintaining of her baseborn child, provided he does not take away the said child." After Susannah married James Donoho, they moved to Sumner County, TN. Susannah Turner and Thomas Yancy had the following child:
Third Generation16. Nancy3 Turner (John2, Henry1) (#5389) was born in Caswell County, NC 1787. She married Nicholas Willis in Caswell County, NC, October 29, 1804. (Nicholas Willis is #5393.) Nicholas was born in Caswell County, NC December 24, 1786. Nicholas was the son of Henry Willis and Mary (Polly) Haddock. Nancy Turner and Nicholas Willis had the following children:
17. Amos J.3 French (Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5340) was born in NC April 1783. Amos died July 4, 1869 in Limestone County, AL, at 86 years of age. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Sanderson. (Elizabeth Sanderson is #5372.) Elizabeth was born 1787. He married Elizabeth S. Mitchell in Limestone County, AL, September 9, 1841. (Elizabeth S. Mitchell is #5367.) Elizabeth was born in NC 1809. Elizabeth died after 1850 in Limestone County, AL. Conflicting evidence states that Amos was born in NC, March 1787. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: "The Athens Post, Athens, Alabama, July 9, 1869 lists Amos as being born in North Carolina in the spring of 1783. The 1850 census listed him as born in Virginia. This error misled our earlier research to suppose that Benjamin French began his family in Virginia. The 1860 census listed Amos French as born in North Carolina, and his death notice in the Athens Post agrees. Amos married a Miss Sanderson in Kentucky in 1807 and lived briefly in Nashville, Tennessee, before settling in Limestone County, Alabama in 1808. He resided in Madison County in 1816. He was a member of the Christian Church. Amos French was in the War of 1812 and in the battle of New Orleans. Capt. McCellan states in his 'Early History of Limestone County': "Just before the battle of New Orleans, Gen. Jackson knocked a cup of coffee out of 'Uncle' Amos' hand, and the act was never forgiven. Years afterward all this family were ardent Whigs, great admirers of Henry Clay and believed to the last that "Old Hickory' was a tyrant." On one occasion when he was a squatter in Limestone, the Indians tried to run Amos out by burning his cabins. McClellan says: "In about 1810 one of the Indians, who had shared his hospitality, came to him in a 'little new ground' in which he was at work, and in bad English, made him understand that evil was impending and he left as quickly as he could. Before he had gotten out of sight, however, he saw the smoke arising from his cabins on fire. In a short while he returned, and re-established himself..." Following the death of his first wife, Amos married Elizabeth Mitchell in 1841. She was a widow with several children. One of her daughters married Amos B. French (a son of Amos). A keeper of the Poor House in Limestone County in 1860, death came to Amos French on July 4, 1869, at age 86." Amos French of Limestone County, AL purchased 80.54 acres of land in Section 23 of T3-R4W on April 2, 1857 in Limestone County, AL. (Is this Amos Sr. or Jr.?) The following was taken from Eunice Pace: "He had his will drawn up the 29th day of September, 1868. It was probated the 30th day of August, 1869." The following was taken from "Valley Leaves, Limestone County, Dec. 1981" 1981-1982 VOL. 16. 4 July 1869: Amos French, born in spring of 1788, N.C. Moved to Nashville and stayed until 1808. Only two men in the county older than he ..... Capt. James Lockhart and Mr. Hanks. List of Taxable Property in Madison County, MS Territory Dated 19 JUL 1810 -- Amos French 1850 Limestone County, AL Census []: Amos French 63? (farmer), Elizabeth S. 41?, Martha M. 22, Amos R. Mitchell 17 (farmer), Martha M. 15, Amos B. 19 (farmer), Richard D. 13. Amos J. French and Elizabeth Sanderson had the following children:
18. Jesse3 French (Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5301) was born in NC May 16, 1787. Jesse died February 3, 1857 in Jackson County, AL, at 69 years of age. He married Mary Smith January 24, 1808. (Mary Smith is #5302.) Mary was born in VA January 14, 1788. Mary died November 19, 1863 in AL, at 75 years of age. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: "My great-great-grandfather of the French family was born May 16, 1787, in North Carolina, when his father Benjamin was about twenty-two years of age. Jesse French married Mary Smith on Jan. 24, 1808, which was the year the family moved to the area later known as Limestone County, Alabama. Mary was born Jan. 14, 1788, in Virginia. In his own handwriting Jesse recorded the date of their marriage as the first entry in a family record. This part of the record is produced above. Basic data on the families of Jesse French and his son Jeremiah L. French are taken from this family record written in longhand on both sides of two sheets which likely came from an old Bible. This record was preserved by my grandmother Nancy French Melton, passed on to my mother, and recently came into my possession. I know of no other source which provides the names and birthdates of Jesse French's children. Like his brothers, Jeremiah and Samuel, Jesse "rejoiced in the possession of gigantic strength and size," according to Capt. McClellan. In keeping with the spirit of those pioneer days, these French boys "were often the heroes of 'fist and skull' encounters." (Early History of Limestone County, p. 14) In 1816, Jesse French was living in Madison County, Mississippi Territory. The first U. S. Government census after Alabama became a state was in 1820, but for the original states that was the fourth such census. the 1820 census lists Jesse French as living in Limestone County. By about 1830 he had acquired land and established residence in Jackson County. There he spent the remainder of his years. Jackson County forms the northeastern corner of Alabama, and it is bounded on the north by Tennessee, on the east by Georgia, and on the west by Madison County. The Tennessee River flows through the county. The southern tip of the Sequatichie Valley extends into the county from the northeast. The Cherokee Indians migrated to the Jackson County area, left, then returned in the 1770's. In 1819, the federal government began taking measures to insure the safety of white settlers entering the area. On Dec. 29, 1835, all Cherokee lands in northern Alabama were ceded to the United States, then the Indians were removed to Western reservations, mainly in Oklahoma. by 1838 most of the Indians has been removed. The Cherokees had become quite literate as a result of the alphabet which the half-breed Sequoyah had invented and presented to them at North Sauta Creek in 1820. Alabama was officially admitted as a state on Dec. 14, 1819. Jackson County was created at that time. The temporary seat of justice was Old Sauta, a former Cherokee Indian Village which had attracted many white settlers. It remained the county seat for two years. On Dec. 13, 1821, Bellefonte became the county seat, and it was the first incorporated town in the county. Located on the Tennessee River, the town flourished until the building of the Memphis-Charleston Railroad in 1855. The courthouse at Bellefonte was burned during the closing days of the Civil War. On Nov. 13, 1868, the seat of justice was established at Scottsboro. A new courthouse was built in 1870 but it burned in 1879. It was rebuilt and used until 1913 when replaced by a completely new structure. W. Jerry Gist states in 'The Story of Scottsboro, Alabama,' privately published, 1968, p. 29: "Very little is known of the early history of Sauta and only a few fragments remain to remind us of its former existence. The small town was located near Sauta Creek some distance from its mouth. McCutheon's School stood at one time on the site of the old courthouse and nearby is a saltpetre cave from which the early settlers obtained much of their salt supply." When the 1850 census was taken, Jesse French was listed as a farmer, born in North Carolina. His wife Mary was listed as born in Virginia. Four children, all born in Alabama, were then living at home: Jerry, age 22; Henry, age 20; Isabell, age 18; and Jessee, age 16. These are the last four of Jesse French's children named in the family record. The Memphis and Charleston Railroad Company must have seemd an attractive investment to people in Northern Alabama. The 'M. & C. R. R. Co. Annual Report for 1856-1857' lists its stockholders in the Eastern Division. Among them, two names are of special interest. Jesse French of Jackson County had 8 shares, and Amos French of Limestone County had 4 shares. Jesse French died in Jackson County, Feb. 3, 1857, being a little short of three-score and ten years. His widow, Mary Smith French, died Nov. 19, 1863, having attained more than seventy-five years. The following were the fifteen children born to Jesse and Mary French over a span of twenty-six year.." *************************************************************************** 1802 List of Taxable Property: Madison County, MS Territory - Jessee French Jesse French of Jackson County, AL purchased 80.72 acres of land in Section 31 of T4-R5E on August 1, 1831 and 50 acres of land in Section 8 of T5-R5E on November 7, 1835. 1861, December 7 -- Jackson County, AL: Jere. L. French, adm. of Jesse French dec'd sold 50 acres of land in Section 8 of T5-RE for $356.50 to Abraham Gross. Witnessed by John Owen, Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds Vol H. page 433, LDS Film# 1018417) 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) 1850 Jackson County, AL Agricultural Census: Jessey French -- 100 acres of improved land; 500 acres of unimproved land; 3000 cash value of farm; 500 value of farm implements & machinery; 400 value of livestock. 1850 Jackson County, AL Census [P64]: Jessey French 66 (farmer), Mary 63, Jerry 22 (farmer), Henry 20 (laborer), Isabell 18, Jessey 16 (laborer). Jesse French and Mary Smith had the following children:
Is the Nancy S. Davis listed in the following documents Nancy S. French? 1857, August 29 -- Jackson County, AL: Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Luther Gideon & wife, Martha J. Gideon, Elizabeth French, and Nancy S. Davis sold 640 acres of land known as the reservation of Arthur Burns to Jeremiah L. French and Henry G. French for $5. Witnessed by Wm. Storton (?), Justice of the Peace. Filed on January 30, 1858 by J.N. Judge. (Source: ) 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) 1882, June 1 -- Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Nancy Davis, and Jessee French & wife, Mary French, sold land as lot No. 4 apart of the Author Burns Reservation to Martha J. Giddens. Witnessed by Wm. Gidden and Luther Gidden. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J. N. Deagan, NP on June 22, 1882. Jesse and Mary French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson, NP and Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422)
The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: "... Two of Jesse French's older sons left home in about 1849 or 1850 for the California gold fields. A letter dated Aug. 7, 1941, from Samuel J. French of Shreveport, Louisiana, to W. Jess French of Decatur, Alabama, states that those two brothers were never heard from again. A different version of the story was related by Thomas W. French, Sr., of Tafe, Texas, in a letter dated July 28, 1958, to W. Jess French. The two brothers got to the Rocky Mountains in the late fall, and because of cold and snow turned back and steeled near Austin, Texas. Their names were "Ben" and "Zeb." No "Zeb" is listed in the old family record, but that could have been a nickname. A will probated in Jackson County, Alabama, June 21, 1868, states that Benjamin French and the children of James M. French resided in the state of Texas, county unknown."
The following information was taken from Eunice Pace: "...died ... from an infected skin...Was a business partner with brother Jerry... Never married." 1857, August 29 -- Jackson County, AL: Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Luther Gideon & wife, Martha J. Gideon, Elizabeth French, and Nancy S. Davis sold 640 acres of land known as the reservation of Arthur Burns to Jeremiah L. French and Henry G. French for $5. Witnessed by Wm. Storton (?), Justice of the Peace. Filed on January 30, 1858 by J.N. Judge. (Source: )
1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422)
20. Samuel3 French (Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5339) was born in KY September 1790. Samuel died August 13, 1834 in Limestone County, AL, at 43 years of age. He married Sarah Greenhaw in Madison County, AL, April 5, 1816. (Sarah Greenhaw is #5360.) Sarah was born in NC 1799. Sarah was the daughter of William Greenhaw and Elizabeth (Unknown) Greenhaw. Conflicting evidence states that he died in Bastrop County, TX, 1857. Samuel French and Sarah Greenhaw had the following children:
21. Jeremiah (Jerry)3 French (Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5338) was born in KY 1792. Jeremiah died 1832 in Lauderdale County, AL, at 40 years of age.
Jeremiah French of Lawrence County, AL purchased 79.35 acres of land in Section 19 of T6-R8W on October 20, 1823. 1830 Lawrence County, AL Census: Jeremiah French ( Males ) 2 3 1 1 0 0 1 ( Females ) 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Jeremiah (Jerry) French had the following children:
23. Emily (Milly)3 French (Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5342) was born in KY September 30, 1802. She married Benjamin West in Madison County, AL, February 12, 1818. (Benjamin West is #5343.) Benjamin was born in va 1795. Benjamin died abt. 1838 in Alexandria, LA. Emily (Milly) French and Benjamin West had the following children:
32. Henry Thomas3 Kimbrough (Nancy Ann2 Turner, Henry1) (#5950) was born in Caswell County, NC January 9, 1795. Henry died November 10, 1863 in Giles County, TN, at 68 years of age. His body was interred in Kimbrough Cemetery, Hannah Community, Giles County, TN. He married Ursula Anthony in Caswell County, NC, March 5, 1818. (Ursula Anthony is #5970.) Ursula was born in NC February 13, 1801. Ursula was the daughter of Elijah Anthony and Elizabeth Browning. Ursula died March 20, 1880 at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Kimbrough Cemetery, Hannah Community, Giles County, TN. On the 1850 Giles Co., TN, census, Henry is a farmer with the value of $4,350. On the 1860 census, he has real estate value of $19,000 and personal property value of $27,560. He is possibly a preacher. (Source: Norma Rogers) Henry Thomas Kimbrough and Ursula Anthony had the following children:
36. Richard3 Martin II (Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5944) was born in Caswell County, NC 1784. Richard died 1846 in Sumner County, TN, at 62 years of age. He married Sarah Brown in Caswell County, NC, March 16, 1816. (Sarah Brown is #5958.) Sarah was born in Caswell County, NC 1794. Sarah was the daughter of Solomon Brown and Hannah Cantrell. Sarah died 1859 in Sumner County, TN, at 65 years of age. Richard left a will dated May 14, 1846. Richard Martin II and Sarah Brown had the following children:
38. Yancy3 Turner (Susannah2, Henry1) (#5525) was born in NC October 30, 1786. Yancy died January 2, 1878 in TN, at 91 years of age. His body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. He married Mary Dillion in Guilford County, NC. (Mary Dillion is #5528.) Mary was born in Guilford County, NC October 20, 1788. Mary was the daughter of Isaac Dillion and Jemima Brittain. Mary died August 11, 1870 in Macon County, TN, at 81 years of age. Her body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. Yancy Turner and Mary Dillion had the following children:
Fourth Generation39. Henry4 Willis (Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5447) was born in Caswell County, NC 1805. He married Betsy Evans January 20, 1830. (Betsy Evans is #5517.) Betsy was born in Caswell County, NC 1797. Henry Willis and Betsy Evans had the following children:
40. John T.4 Willis (Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5443) was born in Caswell County, NC 1807. He married Elizabeth Ward in Caswell County, NC, February 28, 1827. (Elizabeth Ward is #5452.) Elizabeth was born in Caswell County, NC 1811. John T. Willis and Elizabeth Ward had the following child:
42. George Washington4 Willis (Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5444) was born in Caswell County, NC October 8, 1812. George died April 13, 1880 in Caswell County, NC, at 67 years of age. He married Russalinda Stephens in Caswell County, NC, January 14, 1834. (Russalinda Stephens is #5508.) Russalinda was born in Caswell County, NC March 12, 1809. Russalinda was the daughter of Benjamin Stephens and Mary (Polly) Stephens. Russalinda died January 18, 1886 in Caswell County, NC, at 76 years of age. George Washington Willis and Russalinda Stephens had the following children:
44. Ruffin Anderson4 Willis (Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5394) was born in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA February 12, 1821. Ruffin died August 16, 1884 in Atlanta, Cass County, TX, at 63 years of age. He married Jane Hutchins in Fayette County, TN, January 10, 1844. (Jane Hutchins is #5395.) Jane was born in Wake County, NC May 23, 1824. Jane died February 1, 1875 in Atlanta, Cass County, TX, at 50 years of age. Ruffin Anderson Willis and Jane Hutchins had the following children:
47. Ann G.4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6113) was born in Limestone County, AL. She married Holden W. Hendricks in Limestone County, AL, November 18, 1833. (Holden W. Hendricks is #6114.) Ann G. French and Holden W. Hendricks had the following children:
48. Prudence4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6172) was born in Limestone County, AL abt. 1825. Prudence died August 27, 1861 in Lewisville, AR. She married Egbert Beale Steel. (Egbert Beale Steel is #6173.) Prudence French and Egbert Beale Steel had the following children:
49. Sarah P.4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6195) (living status unknown). Sarah P. French and Archibald Robinson had the following children:
52. John S.4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5375) was born in Limestone County, AL October 1, 1813. John died in TX. He married Elizabeth (Eliza) Johnston in Limestone County, AL, March 30, 1837. (Elizabeth (Eliza) Johnston is #5376.) Elizabeth was born in GA 1816. Elizabeth was the daughter of James F. Johnston and Mary (Unknown) Johnston. John and Eliza moved to Arkansas in 1846. He once served in the legistature of Arkansas. John S. French and Elizabeth (Eliza) Johnston had the following children:
53. Elisha Kimble4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5377) was born in Limestone County, AL March 1, 1817. Elisha died October 24, 1887 in Limestone County, AL, at 70 years of age. His body was interred in Athens City Cemetery, Athens, Lauderdale County, AL. He married Angeline (Ann) Vaughan in Limestone County, AL, November 10, 1841. (Angeline (Ann) Vaughan is #5378.) Angeline was born February 2, 1823. Angeline was the daughter of James Vaughan and Mary (Unknown) Vaughan. Angeline died February 17, 1908 in Athens, Lauderdale County, AL, at 85 years of age. Her body was interred in Athens City Cemetery, Athens, Lauderdale County, AL. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: "... Elisha K. had a mil and a farm six miles from Athens on the Huntsville road (now Highway 72). The Indians called the creek on which the mill was built Meat House Branch due to their leaving their freshly killed meat in the spring from which the branch fed. Capt. McClellan gave this description of Elisha K. French: "He is an amiable, firm, practical and clever man, without enemies, without malice, and remarkable for his hospitality. He has ferformed his part faithfully and well, and, when the final account is made up, there will be little, if anything, against Elisha K. French." 1850 Limestone County, AL Census [P83]: Elisha K. French 33 (overseer), Angeline 27, Martha E. 8, Mary P. 6, John J. 4, and William B. 3/12. Elisha Kimble French and Angeline (Ann) Vaughan had the following children:
54. Jane R.4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6170) was born in Limestone County, AL 1822. She married John Washington Patterson December 17, 1839. (John Washington Patterson is #6171.) John was born 1816. Jane R. French and John Washington Patterson had the following children:
55. Jeremiah W.4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5369) was born in Limestone County, AL about 1824. He married twice. He married Marietta E. S. Davis in Limestone County, AL, August 14, 1844. (Marietta E. S. Davis is #6426.) Marietta was born in VA abt. 1826. Marietta died bef. 1854 in Limestone County, AL. He married Mary Ann Johnston in Limestone County, AL, October 4, 1854. (Mary Ann Johnston is #6174.) Mary was born abt. 1832. Mary was the daughter of James F. Johnston and Mary (Unknown) Johnston. Jeremiah's occupation: Grocer in Limestone County, AL, 1860. Jeremiah became paralyzed in 1857. Jeremiah and family moved to Madison County, AL between 1870-1880. He was a Justice of the Peace. 1850 Limestone County, AL Census [P95]: Jeremiah French 24, Maretta 24, Lousia 3, Robert P. ?/12. Jeremiah W. French and Marietta E. S. Davis had the following children:
Jeremiah W. French and Mary Ann Johnston had the following children:
56. Martha L.4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5368) was born in Limestone County, AL June 15, 1828. Martha died February 16, 1907 in Limestone County, AL, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Johnston Cemetery, Limestone County, AL. She married Lemuel Johnston in Limestone County, AL, January 5, 1852. (Lemuel Johnston is #6194.) Lemuel was born in Limestone County, AL September 7, 1827. Lemuel was the son of James Johnston and Mary Wynn. Lemuel died July 17, 1906 in Limestone County, AL, at 78 years of age. His body was interred in Johnston Cemetery, Limestone County, AL. Martha L. French and Lemuel Johnston had the following children:
57. Amos Benjamin4 French (Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5370) was born in Limestone County, AL July 23, 1830. Amos died 1861 in Limestone County, AL, at 30 years of age. His body was interred in Johnston Cemetery, Limestone County, AL. He married Martha Mariah Mitchell in Limestone County, AL, December 25, 1853. (Martha Mariah Mitchell is #5371.) Martha was born in Limestone County, AL April 24, 1835. Martha died March 27, 1882 in Limestone County, AL, at 46 years of age. Amos Benjamin French and Martha Mariah Mitchell had the following children:
58. James M.4 French (Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5307) was born in TN April 11, 1808. James died bef. 1860. He married Mary Elizabeth (Unknown) French in Jackson County, AL, January 6, 1841. (Mary Elizabeth (Unknown) French is #5354.) Mary was born in AL 1810. Is the Elizabeth French mentioned in the following documents refer to Mary Elizabeth (Unknown), widow of James M. French? 1857, August 29 -- Jackson County, AL: Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Luther Gideon & wife, Martha J. Gideon, Elizabeth French, and Nancy S. Davis sold 640 acres of land known as the reservation of Arthur Burns to Jeremiah L. French and Henry G. French for $5. Witnessed by Wm. Storton (?), Justice of the Peace. Filed on January 30, 1858 by J.N. Judge. (Source: ) 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) There is a land grant for a James Gordan French on October 10, 1840 in Jackson County, AL for 39.99 acres. 1850 Jackson County, AL Census [P64]: James French 40 (idiotic), Elizabeth 40, George 15, William 12, Mary 8, and Edny 2. 1860 Jackson County, AL Census [P620]: Elizabeth French 50, Mary J. 17, L. E. 11 (F), J.W. 21 (M) James M. French and Mary Elizabeth (Unknown) French had the following children:
James Swanza and Edny French were issued a marriage license on January 20, 1869 by David Tate JP and were married on January 28, 1869 in Jackson County, AL by (name is smeared). (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL P. 709 -- LDS Film# 1028279) (James Swanza is #6399.) 63. Rebecca4 French (Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5300) was born in AL November 3, 1817. Rebecca died September 1, 1898 in Dodsonville, Jackson County, AL, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred in Gross Cemetery, Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL. She married Abraham Gross in AL. (Abraham Gross is #172.) Abraham was born in Claiborne County, TN January 2, 1813. Abraham was the son of John Gross and Eva (Ofa) Marie Little. Abraham died January 13, 1889 in Dodsonville, Jackson County, AL, at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Gross Cemetery, Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL. Abraham's headstone: "My Dear Husband -- Abraham Gross -- ... Joined the M. E. Church South 1828 and lived a faithful Christian to the end. His Dying Words Were 'Vain World Adiem'" The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: "... When the Memphis and Charleston Railroad was proposed in the 1850's, the citizens of Jackson County subscribed $15,900 to the building of the railroad. Stock sold for $25 per share. Abraham Gross bought 8 shares. (The Story of Scottsboro, Alabama, p. 63.) ..." Abraham Gross of Jackson County, AL purchased 40 acres of land in Section 33 of T5-R5E on September 10, 1838; 40.23 acres of land Section 30 of T5-R5E on April 1, 1852; 40.23 acres of land Section 30 of T5-R5E on December 1, 1859. 1848, February 18 -- Joseph R. McCormick & wife, Cynthia McCormick of Green County, MS sold 80 acres of land in Section 29 of T5-R5E in Jackson County, AL to Abram Gross of Jackson County, AL for $200. Witnessed by John V. Gross, Catherine Gross, Jacob Gross (Cynthia McCormick's attorney), and William Stockton, Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deed Book B 1845-1854, page 221, LDS Film# 1018415) (**Note: Jacob Gross listed is Abraham's brother and John V. & Catherine Gross are Jacob's children.) 1857, August 29 -- Jackson County, AL: Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Luther Gideon & wife, Martha J. Gideon, Elizabeth French, and Nancy S. Davis sold 640 acres of land known as the reservation of Arthur Burns to Jeremiah L. French and Henry G. French for $5. Witnessed by Wm. Stocton, Justice of the Peace. Filed on January 30, 1858 by J.N. Judge. (Source: ) (**Note: Martha J. Gideon, Nancy S. Davis, Jeremiah L. French, and Henry G. French were Rebecca French Gross' siblings. Elizabeth French, wife of James French, is Rebecca's sister-in-law.) 1861, December 7 -- Jackson County, AL: Jere. L. French, adm. of Jesse French dec'd sold 50 acres of land in Section 8 of T5-RE for $356.50 to Abraham Gross. Witnessed by John Owen, Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds Vol H. page 433, LDS Film# 1018417) (**Note: Jere. L. French was Abraham Gross' brother-in-law and Jesse French was his father-in-law.) 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) (**Note: J. L. French, Nancy S. Davis, Martha J. Giddens, and Isabella French were Rebecca French Gross' siblings. Jesse French dec'd was her father. I'm not sure how Jesse French & wife Polly connect at this time.) 1882, June 1 -- Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Nancy Davis, and Jessee French & wife, Mary French, sold land as lot No. 4 apart of the Author Burns Reservation to Martha J. Giddens. Witnessed by Wm. Gidden and Luther Gidden. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J. N. Deagan, NP on June 22, 1882. Jesse and Mary French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson, NP and Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) (**Note: Nancy Davis and Martha J. Giddens were Rebecca French Gross' sisters. Again, I'm not sure how Jesse French & wife Mary connect at this time.) Abram Gross was an appraiser for the estate of Cyrus Gross on February 19, 1868 in Jackson County, AL. (**Note: Cyrus Gross was Abraham's nephew through his brother, David Gross.) 1840 Jackson County, AL Census [P7]: Abram Gross (Males) 1 0 0 0 1 (Females) 0 0 0 0 1 -- 3 total with 1 in Agriculture. (Listed near David, Jacob, Eve, and Jonathan Gross, Richard Kirby, Adam Shell, and Thomas Evans) 1840 Jackson County, AL Census [P41]: Abraham Gross (Males) 0 0 0 0 1 (Females) 0 0 0 0 1 (Listed next to Abraham is a Martin? Gross. Are both of these Abraham, s/o John & Eva Marie Gross?) 1860 Jackson County, AL Census [P620-343]: Abraham Gross 47 (farmer), Rebecca 42, J.S. 21 (farmer), W.J. 19 (farmer), T.J. 17 (farmer), Isaac G. 15 (farmer), M.J. 12, J.D. 9, N.A. 8, U.M.V. 4, M.B. 1. 1866 Jackson County, AL Census [P101]: A. Gross -- (Males) 1 under 10, 1 between 10-20, and 2 over 20 (Females) 2 under 10, 2 between 10-20 and 1 over 20. Total = 9. 1870 Jackson County, AL Census [P231]: Abraham Gross 58 (farmer), Rebecca 53 (KH), Martha J. 23, Jerremiah 20 (farm laborer), Nancy A. 18, Erasmus E. 14, Mary E. 12, Semantha A. 9, John A. Morgan 22 (School Teacher), and Peter Bates 16 (Farm Laborer) 1880 Jackson County, AL Census [P250A]: Abraham Gross 67 (farmer), Rebecca 62 (KH), Nancy A. 36 (KH), Mary E. 27 (KH), Samantha A. 18 (KH), Henry Statin (Hired Help) 19. Rebecca French and Abraham Gross had the following children:
There is a marriage record for a Samuel J. Gross to Annie Moore (Is this J. S. Gross?) Samuel J. Gross and Annie Moore were issued a marriage license on September 28, 1882 by John B. Tally and were married on September 28, 1882 at the residence of Thos. B. Parks in Jackson County, AL by Thos. B. Parks LD. Witnessed by William Moore. Let Samuel Gross hav lesens for Anie Moore. J. Isac Moore, her father (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1881-1886, page 163 & 221 -- LDS Film# 1018435)
There is a marriage record for a W. T. Gross and Margaret Hollis. (Is this W.J. Gross?) W.T. Gross and Miss Margaret Hollis were issued a marriage license on July 3, 1879 by Nelson Kyle and were married on July 4, 1879 at David Hollis' in Jackson County, AL by S.W.C. Kennemore. Witnessed by G.G. Lilly. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1876-1881, page 376 -- LDS Film# 1018434)
John W. Finney and Ann Gross were issued a marriage license on February 22, 1887 by John H. Norwood JP and were married on February 23, 1887 at the Bride's fathers in Jackson County, AL by L. L. Hays MG. Witnessed by W.D. Parks. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1886-1890, page 125 -- LDS Film# 1018435) (John Wiley Finney is #255.) J.W. Finney was a witness to the marriage of Isaac M. Benson and Samantha A. Gross on October 5, 1887 in Jackson County, AL. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1886-1890, page 191 -- LDS Film# 1018435) (**Note: Samantha Gross was John Finney's sister-in-law.) In the 1850 Jackson County, AL Census, there is a John Finney age 7 in the household of William and Nancy Finney on page 56. In the 1860 Jackson County, AL Census [P637], there is a John W. Finney age 14 in the household of J. F. and Jane Finney. 1870 Jackson County, AL Census [P239]: John Finney 24 (farmer), Nancy J. (?) 19, James M. 1, James R. 26 (farm laborer). -- (Not right family - John & Nancy Ann weren't married until 1887.) Nancy Ann Gross Finney's Headstone(?): "Her Last Words 'My Savior Has Come, Glory Hallelujah"
68. Martha Jane4 French (Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5305) was born in AL March 15, 1826. She married twice. She married Luther Gideon. (Luther Gideon is #6202.) Luther was born in AL abt. 1825. Luther was the son of Zephaniah Gideon Sr.. 1857, August 29 -- Jackson County, AL: Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Luther Gideon & wife, Martha J. Gideon, Elizabeth French, and Nancy S. Davis sold 640 acres of land known as the reservation of Arthur Burns to Jeremiah L. French and Henry G. French for $5. Witnessed by Wm. Storton (?), Justice of the Peace. Filed on January 30, 1858 by J.N. Judge. (Source: ) 1850 Jackson County, AL Census [P64]: Luther Gideon 26 (farmer), Jane 24, and Angeline 3/12. 1860 Jackson County, AL Census [P616]: Luther Gideon 34 (sawyer), M. J. 33, Angeline 9, W. C. 5/12, Zephonich(?) 2, and Zephonich(?) 40 (farmer). 1880 Jackson County, AL Census [P260]: Luther Giddons 54 (farmer), Martha J. 54, Zephariah 21 (farm work), William 20 (farm work), Luther 18 (farm work), Angerona 14, and Nancy Landey 53 (cousin) (KH). She married William R. Jackson in AL, February 11, 1847. (William R. Jackson is #6456.) 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) 1882, June 1 -- Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Nancy Davis, and Jessee French & wife, Mary French, sold land as lot No. 4 apart of the Author Burns Reservation to Martha J. Giddens. Witnessed by Wm. Gidden and Luther Gidden. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J. N. Deagan, NP on June 22, 1882. Jesse and Mary French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson, NP and Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) Martha Jane French and Luther Gideon had the following children:
69. Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4 French (Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5308) was born in Limestone County, AL January 29, 1827. Jeremiah died August 19, 1899 in Hill County, TX, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Brandon Cemetery, Hill County, TX. He married twice. He married Eliza Jerrome Cloud in Jackson County, AL, February 15, 1860. Jerre L. French and E. J. Cloud were issued a marriage license on February 7, 1860 by J. H. Norwood JP and were married on February 12, 1860 in Jackson County, AL by H. Long JP. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL page 25 -- LDS Film# 1028279) (Eliza Jerrome Cloud is #6209.) Eliza was born March 15, 1842. Eliza was the daughter of George Cloud and Nancy Unknown. Eliza died August 22, 1866 at 24 years of age. He married Martha Jenning in Jackson County, AL, December 12, 1866. J. L. French and Martha Jennings were issued a marriage license on December 6, 1866 by Milton P. Brown JP and were married on December 12, 1866 in Jackson County, AL by Roland Wood MG. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL page 435A -- LDS Film# 1028279) (Martha Jenning is #6299.) Martha was the daughter of Jobe Wells. Martha died October 28, 1895. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: My great-grandfather in the French line was the twelfth child of Jesse French. Born Jan. 29. 1827, in Alabama, his name was Jeremiah L. French, but there are indications that he often used his initials, and he was commonly known as "Jerry" [sometimes spelled "Jerre"] Jeremiah L. French did not marry until he was thirty-three years of age. Three years after the death of his father the marriage took place on Feb. 15, 1860, in Jackson County, Alabama. The marriage was performed by H. H. Hopkins, Justice of the Peace. The bride was Eliza Jerrome Cloud. She was one month short of her eighteenth birthday, having been born Mar. 15, 1842. Her parents were George and Nancy Cloud. George was a wagonwright for a time, then a farmer. He was born in North Carolina and his wife in Virginia. The children of George and Nancy Cloud were Christopher, Mary Ann, George, Rachel, Eliza, Susan, William, and James. The first four of these were born in Tennessee; the last four in Alabama. Following Nancy's death in 1850, George married Elizabeth Jane Vinson in 1860. by the second wife there were three more children: James, Joseph, and Benjamin. George was an elder in the Rocky Springs Church of Christ near Bridgeport. The Cloud family came to Jackson County, Alabama, from Tennessee in about 1841. The census taker visited the home of Jeremiah and Eliza French on June 18, 1860, just four months after their marriage. Four others were listed as part of the household: (1) Henry, age 30, who was Jeremiah's brother; (2) Isabella, age 28, a sister; (3) Mary, age 72, Jeremiah's mother; and (4) Ann, age 53, born in Kentucky, who was possibly Jeremiah's aunt, one of the daughters of Benjamin French. The census report listed the French family as residing in the area of Jackson County served by the post office at Paint Rock. In the years following the forced migration of the Cherokees to lands west of the Mississippi, Jeremiah L. French acquired about six hundred acres of what had been called the "Arthur Burns Reservation." (The Decatur Daily, Decatur, Alabama, Aug. 9, 1964, Sec. B, p. 11) A saltpeter cave was located on this land. Known as Sauta Cave, the Alabamians must have pronounced it "Sorty," judging from some of the spellings I have come across in references to it. "Sauty" is another variant of the name. It is often referred to as Saltpeter Cave. (Alabama, A Guide to the Deep South, New Revised Edition, Alyce Billings Walker, Editor, New York: Hastings House, 1975, p. 287) A history of Jeremiah L. French would not be complete without a history of Sauta Cave. What appears as large holes in the side of Gunter's Mountain in the southern part of Jackson County are two entrances to Sauta Cave. In "Jerry" French's day the location was about eight miles from Scottsboro and five miles from Larkinsville. Expanding city limits of Scottsboro and changes in roads put the location just south of Highway 72 and fairly close to the present western city limits. The cave was doubtless used for shelter by the Indians long before the arrival of the white man. Old records found in the courthouse of Madison County in 1935 establish that is was used for mining saltpeter for the War of 1812, and there are other indications that it was used as a source for saltpeter even earlier. A Scottsboro newspaper, The Sentinel-Age, carried a two-part story by Tom Walls in the issues of May 23 and May 27, 1965, giving many details of the history of Sauta Cave. The land around the cave was bought by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1979, and Blowing Wind Cave became its new name. When Alabama became the twenty-second state in the Union, "Sauta Cave was made the first and temporary seat of justice by the legislature in 1819." (W. Brewer, Alabama: Her History, Resources, 'War Record, and Public Me, Tuscaloosa: Willo Pub. Co., 1964 reprint, p. 283.) The village of Sauta later gave way to Bellefonte as the county seat. When Sequoyah, the half-breed Cherokee Indian leader was ready to present his Cherokee alphabet to the Indians, the chiefs met at Sauta Cave. One of the earliest roads in North Alabama, known as the stage road, extended from Huntsville to Bellefonte via Sauta, and that was as early as 1819. A road from Gunter's Landing to Bellefonte passed through Sauta. In 1820, the first mail route for Jackson County went through Sauta on its way from Huntsville to Chattanooga. During the earlier months of the Civil War, Sauta Cave was a valuable source of saltpeter for the making of gunpowder for the Confederates. When the war stated in 1861, "Jerry" French owned the mine, and John B. Boran operated it. French sold the mine to Carlisle and Henderson, by they operated it only a short time until it was taken over by the Confederate Government. During the Civil War tow of my great-grandfathers worked in the mining operations at Sauta Cave. "Jerry" French was one of them, and George Thomas Melton was the other. The latter ruined his health in this underground work and died at the age of thirty-seven in 1867. W. T. Bennett of Gurley was a lad of fourteen when he worked in the mine. Historians have recorded what he related from memory long afterward. "Bennett, along with Deaborn Kell of New Hope and 15 others were sent to Selma to bring back kettles to the mine to boil the niter. They hauled seventeen of the large kettles back, using mules to draw the wagons. All of these pots but one were round and were eight feet in diameter. The odd one was oblong and about five feet wide. "To get the dirt out of the cave, a track of sweet gum poles was laid back to a quarter of a mile into the opening of the cave on short ties placed every five feet. Three or four cars were employed there at one time, through the use of sidetracks at two or three points in the mine. Two mules were used to move the cars. 'When the dirt reached the opening of the cave it was dumped into large hoppers. There it was leached or 'dripped'. This was a method of washing out all of the unwanted refuse by running water through it. The water came from a spring a quarter of a mile from the cave, near the top of Gunter's Mountain. "The niter or 'beer' as it was called, was then mixed with ashes, leached again in larger poplar troughs, after which it was boiled in the huge kettles. "The finished product, saltpeter, was boxed up and sent to the railway station five miles away at Larkinsville. It was shipped from there to Rome, Ga., where it was used in the making of gunpowder." When the Confederate Government took over the mine, Capt. James Young of Larkinsville was sent to guard the operation. His company included James Alex Gray, John Jackson, William S. Thomas, Coleman Hodges, John T. Hodges, George Burroughs, Jonathan Lindsay, J. A. Woosley, William L. Page, Robert Page, Lacy Houk, Ed Acklin, J. M. Peters, Ira Poke Brown, William Brown, Moses Seaborn, and W. W. Keel. Long afterward Kell remarked: "We had hot times during those early days, but it wasn't because of the Yankee guns. We had a number of huge kettles in which we boiled the dirt from the cave. One thousand pounds daily was our output. So you can imagine what sort of job it was to stand around those immense pots, and stir and fire all day long." But the Yankee soldiers made the scene even hotter. In April, 1862, Union forces discovered the concealed mine and attacked. The Confederate guards were driven across the Tennessee River. (John Robert Kennamer, History of Jackson County, Winchester, Tenn.: Southern Printing and Pub. Co., 1935, p. 49.) The Yankees ripped apart most of the track, destroyed the kettles, and dismantled the mining operations. Gen. O. M. Mitchell commanded the Union forces that put an end to the mining of saltpeter at Sauta Cave. During the Civil War years a half a dozen houses stood near the mine. One of them was the home of Jeremiah L. French. Constructed of heavy logs, the French house was still standing well beyond a century later. Tom Walls' article in The Sentinel-Age, May 27, 1965, states that the house was 156 years old in that year. If this is correct, the house dates back to 1809. According to John Knox's article in The Decatur Daily, Aug. 9, 1964, W. Jess French, a grandson of "Jerry" French, thought the house was built by his grandfather. If that be the case, it could not have been 156 years old in 1965. I do not know the age of the house, but am convinced that it was "Jerry French's old home. Ella Kennamer of Woodville [a niece of David D. and Nancy French Melton], took me to the old log house in 1965 and told me it was where "Jerry" French lived. Ella was born in 1882, spending her entire life in Jackson County. The above pictures of the old French home show how it looked in 1965. I was privileged to see the inside of the house in Oct. 1987. A forest ranger employed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service now resides there. He expressed the opinion that the logs are probably American Chestnut. Jeremiah L. French was a member of the Church of Christ. Madison Love and Washington Bacon were among the early preachers in Jackson County. In the fall of 1861, a report was sent to a religious journal in Tennessee about "The Sequachee and Georgia Co-operation." (Gospel Advocate, Nashville, Oct. 1861, pp. 305, 306.) Prior to the Civil War cooperation meetings among Churches of Christ were common. However, since it was later realized that these "cooperations" helped pave the way for the formation of the national missionary organization called the American Christian Missionary Society, and that Northern-dominated organizations was widely opposed as unscriptural in the South, one rarely hears of cooperation meetings in the South following the war years. Here is the report published in 1861 which mentions J. L. French and a congregation at Sauta: "Assembled at Union Meeting House, Dade County, Georgia, on Saturday, 14th day of September, 1861. The delegated from the different congregations were then called for. The following brethren reported themselves as delegates from… Sauta: J. L. French. ..." The foregoing report discloses that a congregation was established at Sauta in either 1860 or 1861. The little church had 17 members. Jeremiah L. French represented them at the cooperation meeting. In the summer of 1867, Washington Bacon sent a brief report to the same Tennessee journal. (Gospel Advocate, Aug. 29, 1867, p. 700) It was addressed to the periodical's editors, Tolbert Fanning and David Lipscomb, and mentions the Sauta church. It is interesting that Sauta Cave appears in this news item as "Sorta Cave." "Threnton, GA., Aug. 19, 1867 "Bros. Fanning & Lipscomb: I left home on Friday before the first Lord's day, inst., for Rocky Springs, Jackson County, Ala., preached for the brethren on Saturday and Lord's day, and set in order the things that were wanting, and closed with one addition; left to go to Sorta Cave, in the same county, arrived there on Thursday, preached to a few of the brethren at night, continued the meeting until Monday, set the congregation in order, and closed with eight additions, two from the Methodist, one from the Baptist and five from the world... In hope of eternal life, Washington Bacon" Another report from Washington Bacon contains a stinging rebuke which illustrates how plain spoken folks were in those days. (Gospel Advocate, Aug. 6, 1868, p. 765-766) The reprimand was directed to James Daniel at Sauta. "Scottsboro, Ala., July 13, 1868 "… I commenced my year's labor at Rocky Spring, Jackson County, Ala., the first Lord's day in March; but the high waters in the months of April and May prevented me from visiting all the congregations that I visit this year. With the exception of two of the congregations, they are alive to the cause of their Lord and Master. They meet every Lord's Day to break the loaf and conduct their Sunday-schools, the Bible being the text-book in them all. In the congregation at this place, we have a brother of great promise, who is just beginning to speak to the brethren and neighbors who attend our meetings. I would like to take the opportunity to say to the brethren at Scottsboro, to encourage and hold up the hands of Bro. Virgil Wood; for, in my judgment, he is worthy of all acceptation. And I would also say to the brethren at Sorta Cave, with reference to Bro. James Daniel, and for his encouragement also, to persevere in the cause he has espoused, in speaking to his neighbors upon the subject of salvation … But, alas! Bro. Daniel is this morning in the city of Montgomery, working for Caesar, helping make laws for his kingdom. Bro. Daniel, let me say to you in all kindness, my brother, your Lord and Master has told you that you cannot serve two masters. Bro. Daniel, don't do so any more... Washington Bacon" According to the stories which my grandmother used to tell, Jeremiah L. French at one time was an elder in a rural congregation. Whether this was Sauta or some other church at a later period, I do not know. She stated that on one occasion he came home from a church meeting when there was a fire going in the fireplace. He took the church records which he had in his possession and threw them into the fire. It seems that the congregation was in turmoil and he was thoroughly disgusted. It has been said that there is no fuss like church fuss. If burning the records would stop the wrangling, perhaps "Jerry" French had the right idea! Some of his sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have been active in Churches of Christ, and there is no way of measuring his influence as a Christian." ... Eliza Cloud French died Aug. 22, 1866. According to my grandmother who was only three years of age when Eliza died, her mother had been ill and went down to the spring to wash clothes. She put her feet in the cool water. Pneumonia resulted and she never recovered. She was only twenty-four years of age. It was said that she was a very beautiful woman. Left with four small children, the oldest not yet six years of age, "Jerry" remarried within four months. His second wife was Martha Jenning ... She was a widow. ******************************************************************** 1857, August 29 -- Jackson County, AL: Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Luther Gideon & wife, Martha J. Gideon, Elizabeth French, and Nancy S. Davis sold 640 acres of land known as the reservation of Arthur Burns to Jeremiah L. French and Henry G. French for $5. Witnessed by Wm. Storton (?), Justice of the Peace. Filed on January 30, 1858 by J.N. Judge. (Source: ) 1861, December 7 -- Jackson County, AL: Jere. L. French, adm. of Jesse French dec'd sold 50 acres of land in Section 8 of T5-RE for $356.50 to Abraham Gross. Witnessed by John Owen, Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds Vol H. page 433, LDS Film# 1018417) 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) 1860 Jackson County, AL Census [P616-17]: Jer. French 32 (farmer), E.J. 18, Henry French 30 (farmer), Mary French 72, Isabelah 28, Ann 38. 1870 Jackson County, AL Census [P189]: Jerre French 43 (farmer), Martha 36 (KH), John D. 9, Samuel J. 8, Nancy S. 7, William J M 6, and John J. Davis 6. Jeremiah L. (Jerry) French and Eliza Jerrome Cloud had the following children:
Jeremiah L. (Jerry) French and Martha Jenning had the following children:
80. William D.4 French (Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6403) was born 1811. William died bef. 1850. He married Narcissa Chatman Heflin. (Narcissa Chatman Heflin is #6457.) Narcissa was born 1813. Narcissa died 1849 at 36 years of age. William French of Lauderdale County, AL purchased 79.98 acres of land in Section 8 of T1-R8W on November 14, 1852. William D. French of Morgan County, AL purchased 39.78 acres of land in Section 3 of T8-R2W on April 2, 1857. (I'm not sure if this is the correct William/William D. French) 1840 Lawrence County, AL Census: William French (Males) 0 0 0 0 1 (Females) 2 0 0 0 2 1850 Lawrence County, AL Census [P395]: Elizabeth Heflin 67, Elizabeth Priest? 21, Edny 13, Erwin French 13, Elizabeth 11, Sarah 10, James 8, Benjamin 7, Marilden 2. William D. French and Narcissa Chatman Heflin had the following children:
85. Sarah4 French (Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6404) was born 1813. She married John A. Dickey in Lawrence County, AL, April 17, 1834. (John A. Dickey is #6465.) John was born in SC 1811. John died aft. 1880 in McNairy County, TN. Sarah French and John A. Dickey had the following children:
86. Jesse4 French (Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5311) was born in AL 1819. He married Mary (Unknown) French. (Mary (Unknown) French is #5348.) Mary was born in AL 1826. 1882, April 11 -- Jackson County, AL: J. L. French & wife, Martha French, Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Elizabeth French, Nancy S. Davis, and Jesse French & wife, Polly French, sold land known as part of the Arther Burns Reservation in the interest of Isabella French dec'd on the estate of Jesse French dec'd to Martha J. Giddens for $150. Witnessed by Ruben Z. Giddens, NP and Justice of the Peace. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J.N. Deagan, NP on May 26, 1882. Jesse and Polly French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson on July 22, 1882. Filed for registration by John B. Tally, JP of Jackson County on July 25, 1882. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) 1882, June 1 -- Abraham Gross & wife, Rebecca Gross, Nancy Davis, and Jessee French & wife, Mary French, sold land as lot No. 4 apart of the Author Burns Reservation to Martha J. Giddens. Witnessed by Wm. Gidden and Luther Gidden. Nancy S. Davis of Denton County, TX was witnessed by J. N. Deagan, NP on June 22, 1882. Jesse and Mary French of Bastop County, TX were witnessed by Wm. E. Coulson, NP and Justice of the Peace. (Source: Jackson County, AL Deeds, Vol 11, years 1881-1883, LDS Film# 1018422) 1850 Jackson County, AL Agricultural Census: Jessy French -- 20 acres of improved land; 25 acres of unimproved land; 250 cash value of farm; 15 value of farm implements & machinery; 115 value of livestock. 1850 Jackson County, AL Census [P58B]: Jessey French 31 (farmer), Mary 24, Jane 8, Franklin? 7, Sarah 5, William 2, Jessey 1/12. Jesse French and Mary (Unknown) French had the following children:
96. Nancy Amanda Jane4 Kimbrough (Henry Thomas3, Nancy Ann2 Turner, Henry1) (#5971) birth date unknown. She married three times. She married (Unknown) Taylor. ((Unknown) Taylor is #6093.) She married John Mitchell. (John Mitchell is #6094.) She married Silas P. Rhea. (Silas P. Rhea is #6098.) Nancy Amanda Jane Kimbrough and John Mitchell had the following child:
97. Elijah Anthony4 Kimbrough (Henry Thomas3, Nancy Ann2 Turner, Henry1) (#5972) birth date unknown. He married Elizabeth Rebecca White. (Elizabeth Rebecca White is #6096.) Elijah Anthony Kimbrough and Elizabeth Rebecca White had the following children:
98. James Madison4 Kimbrough (Henry Thomas3, Nancy Ann2 Turner, Henry1) (#5973) birth date unknown. He married Sarah Ann Petty. (Sarah Ann Petty is #6102.) James Madison Kimbrough and Sarah Ann Petty had the following children:
100. Dewitt Clinton4 Kimbrough (Henry Thomas3, Nancy Ann2 Turner, Henry1) (#5976) birth date unknown. He married Mary Frances Fogg. (Mary Frances Fogg is #6107.) Dewitt Clinton Kimbrough and Mary Frances Fogg had the following child:
101. Sarah T.4 Kimbrough (Henry Thomas3, Nancy Ann2 Turner, Henry1) (#5977) birth date unknown. She married William J. Hammons. (William J. Hammons is #6110.) Sarah T. Kimbrough and William J. Hammons had the following child:
104. Jemima4 Martin (Richard3, Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5964) was born May 28, 1822. Jemima died May 6, 1881 in Sumner County, TN, at 58 years of age. Her body was interred in Hodges Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married Chrisley C. Hodges in Sumner County, TN, November 20, 1838. (Chrisley C. Hodges is #5980.) Chrisley was born in Franklin County, VA January 11, 1811. Chrisley was the son of Aaron B. Hodges and Elizabeth Frances Markham. Chrisley died January 4, 1866 in Sumner County, TN, at 54 years of age. His body was interred in Hodges Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Jemima Martin and Chrisley C. Hodges had the following children:
105. Hannah4 Martin (Richard3, Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5965) was born in Sumner County, TN March 18, 1824. Hannah died November 1, 1861 in Sumner County, TN, at 37 years of age. She married Levi Cantrell in Sumner County, TN, January 7, 1847. (Levi Cantrell is #5993.) Levi was born in IL March 6, 1825. Levi was the son of James B. Cantrell and Hannah Brown. Hannah Martin and Levi Cantrell had the following children:
106. Henry Azariah (Asa)4 Martin (Richard3, Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5966) was born in Sumner County, TN October 1826. Henry died April 13, 1909 in Sumner County, TN, at 82 years of age. His body was interred in Cantrell Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. He married twice. He married (Unknown) (Unknown) Martin. ((Unknown) (Unknown) Martin is #6043.) He married Elizabeth Crowder in Sumner County, TN, August 28, 1850. (Elizabeth Crowder is #6042.) Elizabeth was born in Halifax County, VA 1823. Elizabeth was the daughter of Harbert Crowder Jr. and Nancy Conner. Her body was interred in Cantrell Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Henry and Elizabeth are buried in unmarked graves. Henry Azariah (Asa) Martin and Elizabeth Crowder had the following children:
Henry Azariah (Asa) Martin and (Unknown) (Unknown) Martin had the following children:
107. Richard4 Martin III (Richard3, Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5967) was born in Sumner County, TN 1829. Richard died 1871 at 42 years of age. He married twice. He married Nancy Crowder in Sumner County, TN, March 28, 1850. (Nancy Crowder is #6062.) Nancy was born 1827. Nancy was the daughter of Harbert Crowder Jr. and Nancy Conner. He married Eliza Ann Taylor in Sumner County, TN, February 16, 1854. (Eliza Ann Taylor is #6064.) Richard Martin III and Nancy Crowder had the following child:
Richard Martin III and Eliza Ann Taylor had the following child:
108. Sarah Jane4 Martin (Richard3, Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5968) was born in Sumner County, TN 1830. Sarah died 1873 at 43 years of age. She married Stanton Cantrell in Sumner County, TN, November 15, 1855. (Stanton Cantrell is #6066.) Stanton was born in IL September 10, 1830. Stanton was the son of James B. Cantrell and Hannah Brown. Sumner County marriage records show two marriages for Stanton. However, the 1900 census says that Drucella and Stanton have been married for 45 years and have 6 children with 3 living. Apparently, Stanton responded to the census and spoke for himself. He must have included both marriages and his own children. He is listed in the Soloman Brown estate records as Sanford Cantrell; however throughout the census records, he is listed as Stanton Cantrell. He always lived in close proximity to Levi Cantrell, which seems to support the fact they were brothers. Also, there is a question as to whether he was married once or twice. His wife's birthyear stays the about the same from the 1860 to 1880 to 1900 census, but her name changes from Jane to Doulinpha to Drucella. Sarah Jane Martin and Stanton Cantrell had the following children:
109. Lewis L.4 Martin (Richard3, Frances M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5969) was born in Sumner County, TN 1832. Lewis died September 8, 1869 in Sumner County, TN, at 37 years of age. He married Emily Malinda Reddick in Sumner County, TN, October 1, 1853. (Emily Malinda Reddick is #6075.) Emily was born in TN 1824. Emily died April 29, 1895 in Sumner County, TN, at 70 years of age. Lewis L. Martin and Emily Malinda Reddick had the following children:
111. Milly4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5539) was born in Sumner County, TN December 2, 1810. Milly died September 1, 1854 in Macon County, TN, at 43 years of age. Her body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. She married Albert Gardner Holmes October 15, 1824. (Albert Gardner Holmes is #5837.) Albert was born in Sumner County, TN April 25, 1804. Albert died February 4, 1854 at 49 years of age. Milly Turner and Albert Gardner Holmes had the following children:
113. Leatha4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5532) was born in TN December 22, 1814. Leatha died May 11, 1896 in Allen County, KY, at 81 years of age. She married Benjamin P. Wilson in Sumner County, TN, March 10, 1830. (Benjamin P. Wilson is #5737.) Benjamin was born in VA March 10, 1810. Benjamin died April 25, 1877 in Allen County, KY, at 67 years of age. His body was interred in Shiloh Cemetery, Allen County, KY. Leatha Turner and Benjamin P. Wilson had the following children:
114. Bartlett Yancy4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5533) was born in Sumner County, TN June 30, 1817. Bartlett died March 24, 1862 in Macon County, TN, at 44 years of age. His body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. He married Margaret Foster in Sumner County, TN, January 23, 1838. (Margaret Foster is #5752.) Margaret was born in TN 1820. Bartlett Yancy Turner and Margaret Foster had the following children:
115. Mary (Polly)4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5536) was born in Sumner County, TN June 24, 1820. Mary died June 29, 1905 in Macon County, TN, at 85 years of age. Her body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. She married twice. She married Zachariah Fagg in Sumner County, TN, November 8, 1834. (Zachariah Fagg is #5763.) Zachariah was born in Sumner County, TN 1816. She married Marcus Keen in Sumner County, TN, August 8, 1847. (Marcus Keen is #5783.) Marcus was born in Sumner County, TN 1825. Marcus was the son of Elisha Keen and Sally Wolfe. Marcus died 1896 at 71 years of age. Mary (Polly) Turner and Zachariah Fagg had the following children:
Mary (Polly) Turner and Marcus Keen had the following children:
117. Matida4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5529) was born in Sumner County, TN January 17, 1825. Matida died August 8, 1898 in Macon County, TN, at 73 years of age. Her body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. She married Charles Taylor Hawkins. (Charles Taylor Hawkins is #5543.) Charles was born in Prince Edward County, VA January 27, 1817. Charles was the son of Robert Hawkins and Sarah Frances Gilliam. Charles died April 19, 1886 in Macon County, TN, at 69 years of age. His body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. Matida Turner and Charles Taylor Hawkins had the following children:
118. James Allen4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5538) was born in Sumner County, TN June 20, 1827. James died March 20, 1907 in Ft. Worth, TX, at 79 years of age. He married Margaret Ann Simmons. (Margaret Ann Simmons is #5828.) Margaret was born in TN January 19, 1836. Margaret was the daughter of Charles Simmons and Jane Ann Hunt. Margaret died July 22, 1914 in Ft. Worth, TX, at 78 years of age. James Allen Turner and Margaret Ann Simmons had the following children:
119. Emily Carolyn4 Turner (Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5537) was born in Sumner County, TN April 3, 1838. Emily died after 1880. She married Alfred Johnson Hodges in Sumner County, TN, September 16, 1850. (Alfred Johnson Hodges is #5799.) Alfred was born in Sumner County, TN September 26, 1820. Alfred was the son of Asa Hodges and Jemima Cochran. Alfred died September 13, 1890 in Hunt County, TX, at 69 years of age. His body was interred in Boyles Cemetery, Caddo Hills, Hunt County, TX. Emily Carolyn Turner and Alfred Johnson Hodges had the following children:
Fifth Generation123. Mary Elizabeth5 Willis (John T.4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5453) was born in Caswell County, NC December 27, 1833. She married Andrew Jackson Gant January 3, 1856. (Andrew Jackson Gant is #5454.) Andrew was born in SC April 5, 1834. Andrew died June 27, 1874 in Jonesboro, Craighead, AR, at 40 years of age. His body was interred in City Cemetery, Jonesboro, AR. Mary Elizabeth Willis and Andrew Jackson Gant had the following children:
130. Thomas Ruffin5 Willis (Ruffin Anderson4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5397) was born in Hardeman County, TN February 4, 1848. Thomas died August 16, 1924 at 76 years of age. He married Emma Amanda Henning in Hardeman County, TN, December 24, 1865. (Emma Amanda Henning is #5435.) Emma was born in Montgomery County, AL November 22, 1847. Emma died in Atlanta, Cass County, TX. Thomas Ruffin Willis and Emma Amanda Henning had the following children:
131. Annie5 Willis (Ruffin Anderson4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5396) was born in Hardeman County, TN October 23, 1851. Annie died June 23, 1936 in Muskogee, OK, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Atlanta, Cass County, TX. She married twice. She married John Armstrong Odell in Atlanta, Cass County, TX, September 19, 1869. (John Armstrong Odell is #5401.) John was born in Surry County, NC October 2, 1841. John was the son of David Solomon Odell and Sarah Childress. John died March 31, 1880 in Atlanta, Cass County, TX, at 38 years of age. She married Charles Livingston Gorman May 27, 1884. (Charles Livingston Gorman is #5432.) Charles was born in Hardeman County, TN 1847. Charles died 1916 in Cass County, TX, at 69 years of age. Annie Willis and John Armstrong Odell had the following children:
Annie Willis and Charles Livingston Gorman had the following children:
135. Ellen Young5 Steel (Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6433) was born in Lewisville, AR January 11, 1851. Ellen died aft. 1935. She married Newton Ferdinand Little Jr. March 15, 1870. (Newton Ferdinand Little Jr. is #6478.) Newton was born in Carroll County, TN July 1, 1837. Newton was the son of Newton Little Sr. and Nancy Quinn. Newton died April 26, 1915 in Shreveport, LA, at 77 years of age. She was living in Shreveport, LA in 1935. Ellen Young Steel and Newton Ferdinand Little Jr. had the following children:
136. Martha James5 Steel (Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6434) was born July 18, 1853. She married James H. Lowry Esq. in Hope, AR, December 15, 1875. (James H. Lowry Esq. is #6487.) James was born in Brandon, MS January 5, 1854. James was the son of Judge Lowry and Missouri Williamson. James died abt. 1900. She was living in Port Arthur, TX in 1934. Martha James Steel and James H. Lowry Esq. had the following children:
137. John Artemas5 Steel (Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6435) was born in Lewisville, AR July 29, 1855. John died May 11, 1916 in Lewisville, AR, at 60 years of age. He married Susan Young in Lewisville, AR, April 4, 1878. (Susan Young is #6494.) Susan was born in Lewisville, AR October 2, 1860. John Artemas Steel and Susan Young had the following children:
148. Martha E.5 French (Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5380) was born in Limestone County, AL November 10, 1842. Martha died June 11, 1893 at 50 years of age. She married twice. She married Francis M. Robertson in Limestone County, AL, January 29, 1861. (Francis M. Robertson is #6505.) She married Hezekiah Paul Thomas February 7, 1861. (Hezekiah Paul Thomas is #6117.) Hezekiah was born September 24, 1831. Hezekiah died December 29, 1908 at 77 years of age. Martha E. French and Hezekiah Paul Thomas had the following children:
149. Mary Prudence (Mollie)5 French (Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5379) was born in AL 1844. Mary died March 28, 1870 in Limestone County, AL, at 25 years of age. She married Jerome (Rodney) Houston Allison Capt. in Athens, Limestone County, AL, June 28, 1865. (Jerome (Rodney) Houston Allison Capt. is #6500.) Jerome was born in Limestone County, AL January 21, 1841. Jerome was the son of John Allison Jr. and Martha Rebecca Pegram. Jerome died March 6, 1911 in Travis County, TX, at 70 years of age. Mary Prudence (Mollie) French and Jerome (Rodney) Houston Allison Capt. had the following children:
150. John James5 French (Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5381) was born in Limestone County, AL 1846. John died 1887 at 41 years of age. He married Pressilla Upsher Menefee December 13, 1866. (Pressilla Upsher Menefee is #6134.) Pressilla was born in Athens, Limestone County, AL February 20, 1848. Pressilla was the daughter of Isaac Alexander Menefee and Hepsabeth (Hespie) Buyce. Pressilla died January 9, 1916 in TX, at 67 years of age. Her body was interred in Manor, TX. She was baptized 1868. Religion: religion unknown. Pressillia died of pneumonia near Lettig, TX. John died of T.B. John James French and Pressilla Upsher Menefee had the following children:
151. William Burton5 French (Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5382) was born in Limestone County, AL September 1850. He married Ann (Unknown) French. (Ann (Unknown) French is #6140.) Ann was born in TX. William Burton French and Ann (Unknown) French had the following child:
152. Sarah (Sallie) T.5 French (Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6142) was born in Limestone County, AL about 1854. Sarah died November 3, 1875 in Limestone County, AL, at 21 years of age. She married Jerome (Rodney) Houston Allison Capt. in Limestone County, AL, September 18, 1872. (Jerome (Rodney) Houston Allison Capt. is #6500.) Jerome was born in Limestone County, AL January 21, 1841. Jerome was the son of John Allison Jr. and Martha Rebecca Pegram. Jerome died March 6, 1911 in Travis County, TX, at 70 years of age. Conflicting evidence states that Sarah was born in Limestone County, AL, abt. 1841. Sarah (Sallie) T. French and Jerome (Rodney) Houston Allison Capt. had the following child:
153. Nicholas Davis5 French (Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6143) was born in Limestone County, AL February 1, 1858. Nicholas died February 24, 1927 in AL, at 69 years of age. His body was interred in Athens City Cemetery, Lauderdale County, AL. He married Mattie Lou Hoots July 27, 1876. (Mattie Lou Hoots is #6144.) Mattie was born in Mulberry, TN April 10, 1856. Mattie died April 1, 1937 in AL, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred in Athens City Cemetery, Lauderdale County, AL. Nicholas Davis French and Mattie Lou Hoots had the following children:
162. Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French (Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6178) was born in Limestone County, AL February 26, 1866. Mary died April 20, 1950 in AL, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Johnston Cemetery, Limestone County, AL. She married James Daniel Barksdale in Limestone County, AL, February 9, 1888. (James Daniel Barksdale is #6179.) James was born in Limestone County, AL May 18, 1858. James was the son of William Coleman Barksdale and Eliza P. Harvey. James died April 11, 1950 in Limestone County, AL, at 91 years of age. His body was interred in Johnston Cemetery, Limestone County, AL. Mary Josephine (Polly) French and James Daniel Barksdale had the following children:
169. Sara Tera5 Johnston (Martha L.4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6454) was born in Limestone County, AL November 23, 1867. Sara died April 28, 1898 in Limestone County, AL, at 30 years of age. She married Robert Mason Clem Jr. January 6, 1892. (Robert Mason Clem Jr. is #6523.) Robert was born April 29, 1870. Robert was the son of Robert Mason Clem Sr.. Robert died May 17, 1956 at 86 years of age. Sara Tera Johnston and Robert Mason Clem Jr. had the following children:
171. James Haywood5 French (Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6198) was born in Limestone County, AL July 23, 1858. James died November 9, 1926 in Limestone County, AL, at 68 years of age. His body was interred in Tanner Methodist Church, Limestone County, AL. He married Laura Annie Lipscomb in Limestone County, AL, July 26, 1882. (Laura Annie Lipscomb is #6528.) Laura was born in Decatur, Morgan County, AL July 28, 1862. Laura died June 27, 1899 in Limestone County, AL, at 36 years of age. Her body was interred in Tanner Methodist Church, Limestone County, AL. James Haywood French and Laura Annie Lipscomb had the following children:
172. John Benjamin5 French (Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6199) was born in Limestone County, AL November 12, 1859. John died October 13, 1908 at 48 years of age. He married Annie M. Dowd in Limestone County, AL, January 6, 1887. (Annie M. Dowd is #6534.) Annie was born in AL abt. May 1867. Annie died 1947 at 80 years of age. John Benjamin French and Annie M. Dowd had the following children:
181. Thomas Jasper5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#174) was born in AL February 1843. Thomas died October 4, 1916 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, TX, at 73 years of age. He married twice. He married Elmira A. Ridgeway in Marshall County, AL, December 13, 1865. Thomas A. Gross and Elmira A. Ridgeway were issued a marriage license on December 13, 1865 by W. T. May JP and were married on December 13, 1865 at the house of E.B. Ridgeway in Marshall County, AL by Rev. W. M. Baily. (Source: Marriage Records Marshall County, AL 1857-1869, page 203 -- LDS Film# 1035275) (***NOTE: There is some conflict on who the Thomas Gross listed on the marriage record refers to. Some believe that it refers to (Thomas?) Andrew Gross, son of George Gross and Lucinda Anderson. His sisters, Eva and Sarah Gross, married Elmira Ridgeway's brothers, James S. and David C. Ridgeway. All evidence seems to point to Thomas J. Gross, though. From census records, we know that Thomas J. Gross did marry a woman named Elmira A. who was born about 1838 in AL. We also know from census records that Elmira A. Ridgeway was born about 1838 in AL. Thomas J. and Elmira A.'s first child was born August 26, 1866 -- almost exactly 9 months after the marriage date for Thomas A. Gross & Elmira A. Ridgeway. If you think about it, "A" and "J" can sound the same. Also, I have not seen Andrew Gross' name listed as "Thomas" Andrew Gross in any records. I've wondered if Thomas A. Gross on the marriage certificate started the idea that his full name is Thomas Andrew.***) (Elmira A. Ridgeway is #245.) Elmira was born in AL 1838. Elmira was the daughter of Elijah B. Ridgeway and Clarissa H. Tranham. Elmira died December 23, 1874 in Caldwell, Burleson County, TX, at 36 years of age. He married Eliza Georgia Reeves in Jackson County, AL, December 7, 1875. Thomas J. Gross and Eliza G. Reeves were issued a marriage license on December 4, 1875 by Nelson Kyle JP and were married on December 7, 1875 at the Reeves residence in Jackson County, AL by James Jett MG. Witnessed by J.A. Morgan. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1869-1876, page 530 -- LDS Film# 1018434) (Eliza Georgia Reeves is #251.) Eliza was born in AL December 1849. Eliza was the daughter of William A. Reaves and Elizabeth Shaw. Eliza died April 14, 1917 in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, TX, at 67 years of age. In some papers of Thomas J. Gross' given to me by Viola Schutte was the following document (on the back side were several calculations) (**Note: I believe that the J. D. Gross listed refer to Thomas' first cousin, John David Gross, s/o David Gross): Bent?? Tex. Jan 1st, 1888 On or by the first of Jan 1889, I promise to pay J. D. Gross or ?? two hundred & eleven and ninety three hundredths dollars $211.93 being part consideration and second payment on a certain tarct of land in Delta County this day deeded to T. J. Gross by J. D. Gross & wife - said notes ?? ten for c?? inst. for annual(?) from debt till paid. Signed ~ T. J. Gross Bent?? Tex. Jan 1st, 1888 On or by the 1st Jan 1890, I promise to pay J. D. Gross $211.93 dollars two hundred eleven eleven & ninty three our hundeth dollars with inst. at two % for annual from debt till paid said note is part consideration and 3rd payment on a certain tract of and in Delta County this day deeded to T.J. Gross by J.D. Gross & wife. Signed ~ T. J. Gross. T.J. Gross was a witness to the marriage of James A. Reaves and Miss Elizabeth L. Brown on December 23, 1875 in Jackson County, AL. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL -- LDS Film# 1018434) (**Note: James A. Reaves was the brother of Eliza G. Reaves Gross.) 1870 Burleson County, TX Census [P192]: Thos. J. Gross 27 (farmer), Elmira 32 (KH), Jessee H. 4, Albert H. 2, Jennie B. 1, Charles Wilson 21 (stock driver). 1880 Jackson County, AL Census [P255]: Thomas J. Gross 37 (Miller & farming), Eliza G. 30 (KH), Eliza G. 3, William J. 6, Emma A. 10, Albert H. 12, Jesse 13. 1900 Delta County, TX Census [104B]: Thomas J. Gross 56 (farmer), Eliza G. 50, Eliza G. 23, Mary A. 16, Thomas J. 14 (farm laborer), Alex A. 11 (farm laborer). Eliza lists having 6 children with 5 living. Thomas Jasper Gross and Elmira A. Ridgeway had the following children:
Thomas Jasper Gross and Eliza Georgia Reeves had the following children:
182. Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#235) was born in Jackson County, AL April 17, 1845. Isaac died February 16, 1926 in Marshall County, AL, at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Prospect Cemetery, Jackson County, AL. He married Frances Caroline Boggess in Marshall County, AL, December 26, 1869. Isaac G. Gross and Mrs. Caroline Benson were issued a marriage license on November 30, 1869 by L. D. Susk JP and were married on December 5, 1869 in Marshall County, AL by B. F. Lea MG (Source: Marriage Records Marshall County, AL 1869-1876, page 40 -- LDS Film# 1035275) (Frances Caroline Boggess is #1688.) Frances was born in AL January 6, 1839. Frances was the daughter of Timothy M. Boggess and Pheriba Starnes. Frances died July 20, 1916 in Scottsboro, Marshall, AL, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Old Prospect Cemetery, Marshall, AL. Isaac G. Gross of Marshall County, AL purchased 80.40 acres of land in Section 28 of T6-R4E on February 1, 1876. 1870 Marshall County, AL Census [26]: Isaac Gross 35 (Gospel Minister), Caroline 38, Mary Benson 10, Isaac 8. 1880 Marshall County, AL Census [P139-127]: Isaac Gross 35 (miller), France 41 (KH), Thomas 9, Lycurgus 7, Samuel 4, James 7/12, William 7/12, Mary Benson 19. 1900 Marshall County, AL Census [P69]: Isaac G. Gilmore 55 (Miller), Francis C. 61, Erastus T. 29 (farm laborer), Bascom 20 (farm laborer), Burr 20 (farm laborer), and John H. 18 (farm laborer). Francis lists having 11 children with 9 living. (Census date: June 13, 1900, city of Boshart - Precinct #8) 1910 Marshall County, AL Census [7-99-4A]: Isaac G. Gross 65 (farmer), Frances C. 70, John H. 28 (farm laborer), and Will Holdman 23 (hired man) (laborer). Frances lists having 11 children with 7 living. (Census Date: April 20, 1910 City: Boshart) 1920 Marshall County, AL Census [7-132-4A]: Isaac G. Gross 74 (widowed) (farmer), Samuel M. 44 (farmer), John H. 38 (farmer), Elsie 33, Neva C. 11, Gladys A. 8, and Joseph B. 3 & 1/12. (Census date: January 8-10, 1920. City: Boshart) Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie) Gross and Frances Caroline Boggess had the following children:
William B. Gross of Texas County, OK purchased 160 acres of land in Section 26 of T4N-R19E on October 25, 1909. (Is this William Burr Gross? His brother purchased land in Texas County in November 1908.)
Conflicting evidence states that Henry was born in AL, October 1880.
183. Martha (Mattie) Jane5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#233) was born in AL July 5, 1847. Martha died July 7, 1881 in AL, at 34 years of age. Her body was interred in Gross Cemetery, Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL. She married John Augustus Morgan in Jackson County, AL, January 11, 1871. John A. Morgan and Mattie J. Gross were issued a marriage license on January 9, 1871 by David Tate and were married on January 11, 1871 in Jackson County, AL by B. L. Lee MG. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL page 915 -- LDS Film# 1028279 or 1018434 -- forgot to write it down) (John Augustus Morgan is #253.) John was born in AL 1848. John was the son of Benjamin Franklin Morgan and Lucinda Jenkins. John's occupation: Schoolmaster in Jackson County, AL. J.A. Morgan was a witness to the marriage of Thomas J. Gross and Eliza G. Reeves on December 7, 1875 in Jackson County, AL. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1869-1876, page 530 -- LDS Film# 1018434) (**Note: Thomas Gross was John's brother-in-law.) 1880 Jackson County, AL Census [P250B]: John A. Morgan 32 (farmer), Martha J. 32 (KH), Elmina A. 8, Emerlea 6, Jesse O. 3, Mary Idella 1, and Dora Edwards 13 (servant - work on farm). 1900 Delta County, TX Census [60B]: John A. Morgan 52 (cotton buyer), Katie 54. Katie lists having no children. Martha's headstone: "Professed Religion & Joined the M. E. Church South at the age of 12 years" Martha (Mattie) Jane Gross and John Augustus Morgan had the following children:
184. Jeremiah Decatur5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#236) was born in AL 1851. He married Maria J. Wright in Jackson County, AL, November 2, 1870. Jeremiah D. Gross and Maria J. Wright were issued a marriage license on October 29, 1870 by David Tate JP and were married on November 2, 1870 in Jackson County, AL by B. J. Lea MG. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1869-1876, page 318 -- LDS Film# 1028279) (Maria J. Wright is #254.) Maria was born in AL 1854. 1880 Jackson County, AL Census [P250B]: Decature Gross 30 (farmer), Mariah J. 26 (KH), John W. 8 (work on farm), James A. 7 (work on farm), Manervy A. 4, and Annie May 3. Jeremiah Decatur Gross and Maria J. Wright had the following children:
186. Erasmus Millas5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#238) was born in AL November 1855. He married Martha Adelade Whitworth in Jackson County, AL, December 12, 1877. E. M. Gross and Martha A. Whitworth were issued a marriage license on December 8, 1877 by Nelson Kyle JP and were married on December 12, 1877 at Henry Lewis (?) in Jackson County, AL by J. N. Scott MG. Witnessed by J. W. Ashmore. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1869-1876, page 191 -- LDS Film# 1018434) (**Note: Joseph Warren Ashmore married Erasmus' cousins, Mary E. Kirby & Amanda Smith -- they all decend from John & Eva Marie (Little) Gross.) (Martha Adelade Whitworth is #256.) Martha was born in AL November 1859. 1880 Jackson County, AL Census [P250B]: Millas Gross 24 (farming), Martha A. 19 (KH), and William H. 1/12 (May). 1900 Delta County, TX Census [130B]: Erasmus M. Gross 44 (farmer), Mattie 40, William H. 20 ((farm laborer), Jesse G. 17 (farm laborer), Charles M. 15, Ovid R. 14, Ottie L. 12, and Fannie R. 7. Mattie lists having 7 children with 6 living. Erasmus Millas Gross and Martha Adelade Whitworth had the following children:
187. Mary Elizabeth (Mollie)5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#234) was born in AL September 1, 1858. Mary died September 24, 1935 in AL, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Gross Cemetery, Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL. She married William Pinkner Dobbins in Jackson County, AL, September 3, 1884. William Dobbins and Mary E. Gross were issued a marriage license on September 3, 1884 by John B. Tally JP and were married on September 3, 1884 at Abram Gross' in Jackson County, AL by J. C. Wallace MG. Witnessed by L. A. Stockton. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1881-1886, page 412 -- LDS Film# 1018435) (William Pinkner Dobbins is #257.) William was born September 19, 1862. William was the son of William Dobbins and Elizabeth McAbee. William died March 20, 1943 at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Gross Cemetery, Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL. 1900 Jackson County, AL Census [P177]: William P. Dobbins 38 (farmer), Mary E. 41, Eula L. 14, Deller E. 13, Elsa L. 7. Mary lists having 5 children with 3 living. 1910 Jackson County, AL Census [8-34-1B]: William P. Dobbins 47 (farmer), Mollie 51, Lula L. 24, Elsa A. 17, and Joseph 18 (nephew) (laborer). Mollie lists having 7 children with 3 living. (Census Date: April 16, 1910 City: Hunts Store) 1920 Jackson County, AL Census [8-36-2A]: William P. Dobbins 57 (farmer), and Mollie 61. (Census date: January 6-7, 1920 City: Hunts Store) Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) Gross and William Pinkner Dobbins had the following children:
188. Samatha (Semandia) A.5 Gross (Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#232) was born in AL April 1, 1861. Samatha died May 5, 1895 in AL, at 34 years of age. Her body was interred in Gross Cemetery, Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL. She married Isaac M. Benson in Jackson County, AL, October 3, 1887. Isaac M. Benson and Samantha A. Gross were issued a marriage license on October 3, 1887 by John H. Norwood JP and were married on October 5, 1887 at the Bride's fathers in Jackson County, AL by J. M. Homer MG. Witnessed by J.W. Finney. (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL 1886-1890, page 191 -- LDS Film# 1018435) (**Note: John W. Finney was Samantha's brother-in-law.) (Isaac M. Benson is #258.) Samatha (Semandia) A. Gross and Isaac M. Benson had the following children:
194. John Douglas5 French (Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6210) was born in Jackson County, AL October 27, 1860. John died April 7, 1932 at 71 years of age. His body was interred in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Lawrence County, AL. He married twice. He married Mary Ann Hartselle 1885. (Mary Ann Hartselle is #6211.) Mary was born February 24, 1865. Mary died October 4, 1921 at 56 years of age. Her body was interred in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Lawrence County, AL. He married (Unknown) Perry after 1921. ((Unknown) Perry is #6212.) The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: "... During his infancy the Civil War began. Economic conditions became extremely difficulty as the war dragged on, and for many years afterward people in the South suffered hardships. In his younger years John D. went to Lawrence County, Alabama. He married Mary Ann Hartselle... John D. and Mary were back at the old French home in Jackson County in the late 1880s. He served in the Alabama legislature from Jackson County in 1888-89. In 1893, John D. moved his family to Lawrence County, living for a time about five miles east of Moulton. His later years were spent in Austinville (now a part of Decatur) in Morgan County. He was a piano tuner and taught singing and other subjects at old Mt. Zion School at Wolftown. Following the death of Mary Ann, he married Madamn Perry. A member of the Church of Christ, he died Apr. 7, 1932. J. H. Hill conduted his funeral service. Both he and his first wife were buried at Liberty Methodist Cemetery east of Moulton in Lawrence County. John D. and Mary had nine children..." John Douglas French and Mary Ann Hartselle had the following children:
195. Samuel Jesse5 French (Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6277) was born in Jackson County, AL December 26, 1861. Samuel died September 27, 1944 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA, at 82 years of age. His body was interred in Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport, LA. He married Mamie Rose Enos in Greenville, Washington County, MS, June 18, 1890. (Mamie Rose Enos is #6280.) Mamie was born in Greenville, Washington County, MS October 18, 1871. Mamie was the daughter of Edward Enos and Mary (Unknown) Enos. Mamie died March 18, 1956 in Shreveport, LA, at 84 years of age. Her body was interred in Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport, LA. Samuel's occupation: home construction. Samuel Jesse French and Mamie Rose Enos had the following children:
196. Nancy Susin5 French (Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6296) was born in Jackson County, AL January 30, 1863. Nancy died January 11, 1938 in TX, at 74 years of age. Her body was interred in Crosbyton Cemetery, TX. She married David Daniel Melton in Jackson County, AL, January 22, 1880. D. D. Melton and Miss Nancy S. French were issued a marriage license on January 20, 1880 by Nelson Kyle JP and were married on January 21, 1880 at Jerry French's residence in Jackson County, AL by A. E. White MG. Witnessed by J. M. Melton. Jerre L French gave permission for the marriage: "Sauta Cove, Jackson County, AL January 20, 1880 -- Nelson Kyle Probate Judge, You may issue marriage license to the ...? David D. Melton for Nancy S. French my daughter and oblige a friend. -- Jerre L. French" . (Source: Marriage Records Jackson County, AL page 331 -- LDS Film# 1018434) (David Daniel Melton is #6326.) David was born in Jackson County, AL April 2, 1858. David was the son of George Thomas Melton and Tabitha Russell. David died September 2, 1942 in Ralls, TX, at 84 years of age. His body was interred in Crosbyton Cemetery, TX. 1860 Jackson County, AL Census [P617-18]: G.T. Melton 26 (farmer), Tabitha 23, J.M. 7, Mary A. 4, and D.D. 2. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: ... She was born ... less than one year after Federal soldiers discovered and destroyed the mining operations at Sauta Cave. Her father was thirty-six years of age and her mother was almost twenty-one; her grandmother Mary Smith French was still living. Her brother John D. French was a little more than two years old, and her other brother, Samuel J. French, was only thirteen months old. Carrying water from the spring up to the house was one of Nancy's chores in her youthful years. She would fill three buckets with water, balancing one on top of her head and carrying the other two in her hands. Through much of her life she had painful headaches. She attributed her headaches to her having transported so much water in this manner when she was young. Among the neighbors of the Frenches in Jackson County were the Meltons... Nancy's middle name was Susin. She preferred to spell it "Susin" rather than "Susan," although she generally used the initial "S" instead of her middle name. She came to be known as "Nannie" among most of her relatives. "Dave" and "Nannie" Melton moved to Hill County, Tesas, in about 1893 or 1894. He was a farmer. They lived first in the Brandon community east of Hillsboro, then in the Midway community. In 1917, they moved to Crosby County, Tesas, living on a rented famr east of Lorenzo. Their house was on the old highway, south of the railroad, between Lorenzo and Ralls. At that location they remained until he was no longer able to farm. **************************************************************************
Nancy Susin French and David Daniel Melton had the following children:
199. Henry Alexander5 French (Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6301) was born in Jackson County, AL July 27, 1871. Henry died April 4, 1935 in TX, at 63 years of age. He married Martha (Mattie) Damaris Kennamer in TX, August 1, 1894. (Martha (Mattie) Damaris Kennamer is #6302.) Martha was born in Kennamer Cove, Jackson County, AL May 1, 1869. Martha was the daughter of Levi Kennamer and Sarah Amanda Clack. Martha died August 3, 1938 in TX, at 69 years of age. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: ... He became a Christian on Aug. 22, 1884. (Gospel Advocate, May 23, 1935.) He was a large man, about six feet tall. In 1880, he was living with his parents and brothers in Lawrence County, Alabama. He moved to Texas in 1887. He Married Martha ("Mattie") Damaris Kennamer ... Henry and "Mattie" French moved about rather frequently in the state of Texas. The family had several unusual accidents. They were almost killed in a cyclone when living at Lockney, Texas. (John Robert Kennamer and Lorrin Garfield Kennamer, The Kennamer Family, Nashville: McQuiddy Printing Co., 1924, pp. 252, 253) Henry was an active church worker for many years and was an elder in the Church of Christ at Sinton, Texas, at the time of his death... Henry Alexander French and Martha (Mattie) Damaris Kennamer had the following children:
208. James M.5 Dickey (Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6468) was born in Tishmingo County, MS January 1840. James died bef. 1910. He married twice. He married Mary Martha Patterson abt. 1859. (Mary Martha Patterson is #6543.) Mary was born in TN 1839. Mary died bef. 1873. He married Sarah Katherine Deaton in McNairy County, TN, March 3, 1873. (Sarah Katherine Deaton is #6544.) Sarah was born in NC April 1850. James M. Dickey and Mary Martha Patterson had the following children:
James M. Dickey and Sarah Katherine Deaton had the following children:
211. George W.5 Dickey (Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6471) was born in Wenasoga, MS February 12, 1846. George died March 2, 1918 in Finger Church, TN, at 72 years of age. He married Amanda E. McIntire. (Amanda E. McIntire is #6561.) Amanda was born in TN December 1846. Amanda died August 9, 1916 in McNairy County, TN, at 69 years of age. Her body was interred in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. George W. Dickey and Amanda E. McIntire had the following children:
253. Elizabeth J.5 Holmes (Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5846) was born in Sumner County, TN 1825. She married Hillary J. Weatherford. (Hillary J. Weatherford is #5904.) Hillary was born in VA 1825. Hillary was the son of William Weatherford and Nancy (Unknown) Westherford. Elizabeth J. Holmes and Hillary J. Weatherford had the following children:
255. Mary Frances5 Holmes (Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5840) was born in Sumner County, TN August 10, 1831. Mary died January 17, 1913 at 81 years of age. Her body was interred in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married Quinton Sarver Bell. (Quinton Sarver Bell is #5863.) Quinton was born in Sumner County, TN December 7, 1832. Quinton was the son of Patton Bell and Jane Gilbert. Quinton died November 24, 1906 at 73 years of age. Mary Frances Holmes and Quinton Sarver Bell had the following children:
280. Elizabeth5 Fagg (Mary (Polly)4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5769) was born in Sumner County, TN October 5, 1836. Elizabeth died October 10, 1909 at 73 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married Samuel W. Morris. (Samuel W. Morris is #5778.) Samuel was born in Sumner County, TN January 1, 1835. Samuel was the son of Samuel P. Morris and Elizabeth Caldwell. Samuel died May 26, 1914 in Sumner County, TN, at 79 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Elizabeth Fagg and Samuel W. Morris had the following children:
288. John Bennett5 Keen (Mary (Polly)4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5784) was born in Sumner County, TN 1848. He married Martha Jane Wright. (Martha Jane Wright is #5790.) Martha was born in Macon County, TN 1852. John Bennett Keen and Martha Jane Wright had the following children:
289. Alford5 Keen (Mary (Polly)4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5785) was born in Sumner County, TN August 1852. Alford died 1924 at 71 years of age. His body was interred in Fagg Cemetery, Macon County, TN. He married twice. He married Mallie Vina (Vinie) Rippy. (Mallie Vina (Vinie) Rippy is #5787.) Mallie was born in Macon County, TN 1856. He married Martha A. Hoskins in Sumner County, TN, April 17, 1883. (Martha A. Hoskins is #5786.) Martha was born in Sumner County, TN 1856. Alford Keen and Martha A. Hoskins had the following child:
290. Mary Matilda5 Hawkins (Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5544) was born in TN February 7, 1843. Mary died January 5, 1882 in TN, at 38 years of age. She married Sperrel (Burrell) Meador. (Sperrel (Burrell) Meador is #5560.) Sperrel was born in Macon County, TN October 27, 1838. Sperrel was the son of Moses G. Meador and Sophia W. Arrington. Sperrel died June 8, 1921 in Sumner County, TN, at 82 years of age. His body was interred in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, KY. Mary Matilda Hawkins and Sperrel (Burrell) Meador had the following children:
291. Giles Coleman5 Hawkins (Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5545) was born in Macon County, TN December 25, 1845. Giles died October 5, 1917 in Macon County, TN, at 71 years of age. He married Mary A. Hunter September 23, 1869. (Mary A. Hunter is #5581.) Mary was born in Sumner County, TN November 7, 1847. Mary was the daughter of Thomas M. Hunter and Artelia Gant. Mary died May 7, 1930 in Maury County, TN, at 82 years of age. Giles Coleman Hawkins and Mary A. Hunter had the following children:
292. Sarah Fannie5 Hawkins (Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5546) was born in TN 1848. She married twice. She married Jim Frances. (Jim Frances is #5591.) Jim was born in TN 1844. She married William Asa Dorris in Sumner County, TN, May 17, 1866. (William Asa Dorris is #5590.) William was born in TN August 21, 1844. William was the son of Davis Dorris and Belinda Hodges. William died January 3, 1903 at 58 years of age. Sarah Fannie Hawkins and William Asa Dorris had the following children:
294. Emily Ellen5 Hawkins (Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5548) was born in Macon County, TN 1853. Emily died 1920 in Plant City, FL, at 67 years of age. Her body was interred in Turkey Creek, FL. She married twice. She married (Unknown) Duffer. ((Unknown) Duffer is #5641.) (Unknown) was born in Macon County, TN 1849. She married Marcus Austin Gilliam. (Marcus Austin Gilliam is #5643.) Marcus was born in Sumner County, TN November 6, 1835. Marcus was the son of Stephen Rice Gilliam and Nancy F. Duffer. Marcus died November 12, 1915 in Sumner County, TN, at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Emily Ellen Hawkins and Marcus Austin Gilliam had the following children:
Emily Ellen Hawkins and (Unknown) Duffer had the following child:
296. Robert Yancy5 Hawkins (Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5550) was born in TN 1857. He married Frances Ellen Duffer in Sumner County, TN, July 6, 1885. (Frances Ellen Duffer is #5667.) Frances was born in Sumner County, TN October 4, 1864. Frances was the daughter of William Seaton Duffer and Frances Ann Winn. Frances died July 11, 1927 at 62 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Robert Yancy Hawkins and Frances Ellen Duffer had the following children:
310. Mary Frances5 Hodges (Emily Carolyn4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5800) was born in TN August 28, 1853. Mary died 1906 in Caddo Hills, Hunt County, TX, at 52 years of age. Her body was interred in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Caddo Hills, Hunt County, TX. She married Newton (Newt) Duffer 1873. (Newton (Newt) Duffer is #5819.) Newton was born in Sumner County, TN December 1851. Newton was the son of Robert Allen Duffer and Elizabeth G. (Betsey) Flippen. Newton died 1906 in Hunt County, TX, at 54 years of age. His body was interred in I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Caddo Hills, Hunt County, TX. Mary Frances Hodges and Newton (Newt) Duffer had the following children:
315. Alvia Ellis5 Hodges (Emily Carolyn4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5811) was born in TN December 21, 1865. She married A. E. Brakin in Hunt County, TX, August 30, 1883. (A. E. Brakin is #5812.) A. was born 1861. Alvia Ellis Hodges and A. E. Brakin had the following child:
Sixth Generation320. Nancy Elizabeth (Betty)6 Gant (Mary Elizabeth5 Willis, John T.4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5455) was born in Jonesboro, AR October 12, 1861. Nancy died March 7, 1942 in Jonesboro, AR, at 80 years of age. She married Ahas Bogas-Bogus Cole in Jonesboro, AR, October 17, 1880. (Ahas Bogas-Bogus Cole is #5470.) Ahas was born in Carrolton, Carroll County, GA July 25, 1856. Ahas was the son of Eli Franklin Cole and Clementine Burk. Ahas died June 12, 1919 in Truman, Poinsett, AR, at 62 years of age. His body was interred June 14, 1919 in Unity Cemetery - Cole Hill, Jonesboro, AR. Nancy Elizabeth (Betty) Gant and Ahas Bogas-Bogus Cole had the following children:
338. John Anderson6 Odell (Annie5 Willis, Ruffin Anderson4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5407) was born in Atlanta, Cass County, TX March 28, 1873. John died in Nacodoches, TX. He married May Johnson in Atlanta, Cass County, TX, November 23, 1898. (May Johnson is #5410.) May was born in Atlanta, Cass County, TX May 22, 1880. May was the daughter of William Solomon Johnson and Eugenia Amanda Wommack. May died October 14, 1953 in Portland, OR, at 73 years of age. John Anderson Odell and May Johnson had the following children:
344. Hervey Steel6 Little (Ellen Young5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6481) was born January 15, 1871. He married three times. He married Mary Turner October 3, 1901. (Mary Turner is #6582.) Mary died July 19, 1911. He married Anna Bond Nusom June 25, 1913. (Anna Bond Nusom is #6583.) Anna and Harvey had no children. He married Mai Belle Dillinger Via in Shreveport, LA, June 30, 1919. (Mai Belle Dillinger Via is #6584.) Hervey Steel Little and Mary Turner had the following children:
345. Newton Ferdinand6 Little III (Ellen Young5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6482) was born in Hope, AR November 3, 1875. Newton died in Shreveport, LA. He married Leola Brock Tucker August 1, 1907. (Leola Brock Tucker is #6588.) Leola was divorced from Newton Ferdinand Little III 1911. Newton was divorced from Leola Brock Tucker 1911. Newton was living in Shreveport, LA in 1935. Newton Ferdinand Little III and Leola Brock Tucker had the following child:
347. Leta6 Little (Ellen Young5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6484) was born May 5, 1883. Leta died July 19, 1947 at 64 years of age. She married Edward Eley Moore Sr. in Shreveport, LA, December 19, 1901. Leta and Edward were married at St. Marks Epis. Church. (Edward Eley Moore Sr. is #6590.) Edward was born in Bellevue, LA October 28, 1872. Edward was the son of Thomas Moore and Ema Eley. Edward died March 21, 1915 in Shreveport, LA, at 42 years of age. Leta Little and Edward Eley Moore Sr. had the following children:
349. Albert Gertrude6 Lowry (Martha James5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6490) was born in Hope, AR August 26, 1876. She married Benjamin Freeman Jr. in Hope, AR, September 16, 1903. (Benjamin Freeman Jr. is #6599.) Benjamin was born July 2, 1873. Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Freeman Sr.. Benjamin was living in Port Arthur, TX in 1934. Albert Gertrude Lowry and Benjamin Freeman Jr. had the following children:
350. Carrie Camille6 Lowry (Martha James5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6491) was born in Hope, AR March 6, 1879. She married Mitchell Neely June 28, 1900. (Mitchell Neely is #6604.) Mitchell was born in Searcy, AR abt. 1880. Mitchell died July 5, 1915 in Port Arthur, TX, at 35 years of age. Carrie was living in Port Arthur, TX in 1930. Carrie Camille Lowry and Mitchell Neely had the following child:
355. Addie6 Steel (John Artemas5, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6499) was born in Camben, AR February 24, 1892. Addie died in Lewisville, AR. She married J. W. Patton in Lewisville, AR, January 14, 1912. (J. W. Patton is #6607.) J. was born abt. 1890. Addie was living in Lewisville, AR in 1934. Addie Steel and J. W. Patton had the following child:
363. Hezekiah Wallar6 Thomas (Martha E.5 French, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6118) was born September 13, 1882. Hezekiah died December 13, 1975 at 93 years of age. He married Myrtle Mae Hamley. (Myrtle Mae Hamley is #6119.) Myrtle was born July 6, 1900. Myrtle died June 29, 1974 at 73 years of age. Hezekiah Wallar Thomas and Myrtle Mae Hamley had the following children:
364. John Joseph6 Allison (Mary Prudence (Mollie)5 French, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6512) was born in Limestone County, AL March 21, 1866. John died May 1, 1948 in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at 82 years of age. He married Sallie Blanch Williams in Manor, Travis County, TX, December 19, 1888. (Sallie Blanch Williams is #6609.) Sallie was born in Manor, Travis County, TX July 4, 1872. Sallie was the daughter of Daniel Hill Williams and Rebecca Smith Wilson. Sallie died February 14, 1947 in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, at 74 years of age. John Joseph Allison and Sallie Blanch Williams had the following children:
369. John William6 French (John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6135) was born in Limestone County, AL September 25, 1867. John died June 2, 1927 in TX, at 59 years of age. His body was interred in Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, TX. He married Emma Addeline (Unknown) French. (Emma Addeline (Unknown) French is #6631.) Emma was born May 13, 1878. Emma died July 3, 1957 in TX, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, TX. James Monroe French told Eunice French Pace on March 25, 1997 that James William French had cancer on his left shoulder at the time Monroe left home. John William French and Emma Addeline (Unknown) French had the following children:
371. Olive Belle6 French (John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6137) was born in Limestone County, AL January 24, 1875. Olive died February 17, 1956 in Rule, TX, at 81 years of age. She married Thomas Luther Johnston in Williamson County, TX, December 11, 1898. (Thomas Luther Johnston is #6642.) Thomas was born February 5, 1874. Thomas was the son of Zebulon Pike Johnston and Cornelia A. Barksdale. Thomas died April 26, 1939 at 65 years of age. Olive Belle French and Thomas Luther Johnston had the following children:
372. Jeremiah Lipscomb6 French (John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6138) was born in Athens, Limestone County, AL January 7, 1877. Jeremiah died September 12, 1926 in Rule, Haskell County, TX, at 49 years of age. His body was interred in Rule Cemetery, Rule, Haskell County, TX. He married Ossie Armealis Johnston in Haskell County, TX, March 10, 1906. (Ossie Armealis Johnston is #6656.) Ossie was born in AL May 10, 1885. Ossie was the daughter of Zebulon Pike Johnston and Cornelia A. Barksdale. Ossie died January 13, 1943 in Rule, TX, at 57 years of age. Her body was interred in Rule Cemetery, Rule, Haskell County, TX. Jeremiah Lipscomb French and Ossie Armealis Johnston had the following children:
374. Elisha K.6 French (John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6522) was born in AL 1881. Elisha died in Rule, Haskell County, TX. He married Frankie Wilson in Haskell County, TX, December 12, 1908. (Frankie Wilson is #6668.) Frankie was born 1891. Elisha K. French and Frankie Wilson had the following children:
378. Ida Cleveland6 French (Nicholas Davis5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6149) was born March 4, 1885. Ida died September 18, 1968 at 83 years of age. She married William Edward Flood. (William Edward Flood is #6150.) William was born in Clarksville, TN August 27, 1880. William died June 4, 1957 in AL, at 76 years of age. Conflicting evidence states that she died in AL, September 18, 1962. Ida Cleveland French and William Edward Flood had the following child:
379. John Hector6 French Sr. (Nicholas Davis5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6153) was born October 30, 1887. John died March 3, 1950 in AL, at 62 years of age. He married Mary Agnes Easley. (Mary Agnes Easley is #6154.) Mary was born September 6, 1895. John Hector French served as a Private in WWI. John Hector French Sr. and Mary Agnes Easley had the following children:
386. Ruth Ella6 Barksdale (Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6182) was born in Limestone County, AL September 2, 1891. Ruth died March 13, 1970 in Limestone County, AL, at 78 years of age. She married Theo Pepper. (Theo Pepper is #6183.) Ruth Ella Barksdale and Theo Pepper had the following child:
390. Wade6 Barksdale (Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6188) was born in Limestone County, AL March 27, 1898. Wade died December 24, 1962 at 64 years of age. He married Algie Butner. (Algie Butner is #6574.) Wade Barksdale and Algie Butner had the following children:
392. Memory Pearl6 Clem (Sara Tera5 Johnston, Martha L.4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6527) was born August 30, 1895. Memory died October 28, 1976 at 81 years of age. She married William Lamon Newby January 16, 1916. (William Lamon Newby is #6672.) William was born February 13, 1891. William died September 30, 1976 at 85 years of age. Memory Pearl Clem and William Lamon Newby had the following child:
393. Max Benjamin6 French (James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6529) was born in Limestone County, AL May 14, 1883. Max died June 23, 1944 in Austin, TX, at 61 years of age. He married Myrtle Deane Keltner in Manor, Travis County, TX, September 25, 1910. (Myrtle Deane Keltner is #6674.) Myrtle was born in Manor, Travis County, TX August 9, 1890. Max Benjamin French and Myrtle Deane Keltner had the following children:
394. Bessie May6 French (James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6530) was born in Rowland, Limestone County, AL March 20, 1885. Bessie died June 17, 1963 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL, at 78 years of age. She married Harold Dempster Cullen in Tanner, Limestone County, AL, December 25, 1903. (Harold Dempster Cullen is #6680.) Harold was born in Lyndon Twp., Sheboygan County, WI April 21, 1882. Harold died February 28, 1962 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL, at 79 years of age. Bessie May French and Harold Dempster Cullen had the following children:
396. Charles Haywood6 French (James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6532) was born in Morgan County, AL November 13, 1887. Charles died December 21, 1962 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL, at 75 years of age. He married Mildred Eloise Brummitt 1931. (Mildred Eloise Brummitt is #6686.) Mildred was born 1903. Mildred died November 16, 1990 in Baton Rouge, LA, at 87 years of age. Charles Haywood French and Mildred Eloise Brummitt had the following children:
397. Frank Edward6 French (James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6533) was born in Morgan County, AL May 19, 1892. Frank died 1952 in Tuscaloosa County, AL, at 60 years of age. He married Marion McClellan August 24, 1916. (Marion McClellan is #6689.) Marion was born December 10, 1890. Frank Edward French and Marion McClellan had the following child:
405. William Jasper6 Gross (Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#560) was born in TX July 14, 1873. William died bef. 1900 in Delta County, TX. He married Julia Emiline Castleberry in Delta County, TX, April 25, 1897. (Julia Emiline Castleberry is #1570.) Julia was born in AR June 1873. Julia died November 04, 1952 in Seagraves, Gaines County, Texas, at 79 years of age. William Jasper Gross and Julia Emiline Castleberry had the following child:
408. Minnie Viola6 Gross (Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#521) was born in AL July 30, 1880. Minnie died August 23, 1968 in Amarillo, Randall County, TX, at 88 years of age. She married Ewing DeBow Bell in Enloe, Delta, TX, December 12, 1897. (Ewing DeBow Bell is #532.) Ewing was born in AL June 9, 1874. Ewing was the son of Charles (Charlie) Bell and Rebecca Evergreen Willmon. Ewing died February 15, 1948 in Swisher, TX, at 73 years of age. Minnie Viola Gross and Ewing DeBow Bell had the following children:
410. Thomas Jasper6 Gross Jr. (Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#550) was born in Jackson County, AL February 12, 1886. Thomas died November 23, 1962 in Hansford County, TX, at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Hansford Cemetery, Hansford County, TX. He married twice. He married Connie (Unknown) Gross. (Connie (Unknown) Gross is #551.) He married Gertrude Carrigan in Dimmit County, TX, June 28, 1913. (Gertrude Carrigan is #552.) Gertrude was born in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County, TX January 30, 1897. Thomas Jasper Gross Jr. and Gertrude Carrigan had the following children:
Thomas Jasper Gross Jr. and Connie (Unknown) Gross had the following children:
411. Alexander A.6 Gross (Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#553) was born in Delta, TX February 15, 1889. Alexander died October 1973 in Thonotosassa, Hillsborough, FL?, at 84 years of age. He married Ima Burns. (Ima Burns is #554.) Alexander A. Gross and Ima Burns had the following children:
412. Erastus Thomas6 Gross (Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#259) was born in AL September 30, 1870. Erastus died April 19, 1952 in Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL, at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Center Point, Jackson County, AL. He married twice. He married Carrie Snodgrass in AL, bef. 1903. (Carrie Snodgrass is #260.) Carrie was born January 20, 1872. Carrie was the daughter of David Nathan Snodgrass and Elizabeth (Betty) Larkin Cotton. Carrie died February 13, 1936 in Jackson County, AL, at 64 years of age. Her body was interred in Goosepond Cemetery, Jackson County, AL. He married Mary Phillips in AL, aft. 1936. (Mary Phillips is #261.) Mary was born in AL August 1883. Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Phillips and Rachel Mariah Little. Mary died February 27, 1948 in AL, at 64 years of age. Her body was interred in Center Point, Jackson County, AL. Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born in AL, July 6, 1887. 1910 Jackson County, AL Census [8-40-?B]: Erastus F. Gross 39 (farmer - general), and Carrie 28. (Census date: April 21, 1910 City: Scottsboro) 1920 Jackson County, AL Census [8-43-7B]: E. T. Gross 49 (farmer), Carrie 47. (Census date: January 19-20, 1920 City: Scottsboro) Erastus Thomas Gross and Carrie Snodgrass had the following children:
413. Lycourgus Vernon6 Gross (Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#262) was born in Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL October 10, 1873. Lycourgus died March 20, 1946 in OK, at 72 years of age. His body was interred March 25, 1946 in Bluemound Cemetery, Balko, Beaver County, OK. He married Minnie May Gregory in Elk City, Beckham County, OK, March 4, 1906. (Minnie May Gregory is #263.) Minnie was born in MO December 14, 1884. Minnie died September 1, 1957 in OK, at 72 years of age. Her body was interred in Bluemound Cemetery, Balko, OK. Lycourgus along with brother, Samuel Gross, cousin, James I. Boggess, Claude French Saunders and Will Taylor, all bachelors, traveled from Alabama to Oklahoma together in the late 1890s. Lycourgus Gross of Beaver County, OK purchased 160 acres of land in Section 5 of T1N-R22E on February 10, 1910. The following was written by LaVona (Gross) Harris -- Lycourgus' daughter: "Lycourgus Vernon (Curg) Gross came from Scottsboro, Alabama, to El Reno, Oklahoma where he was employed by the telephone company. From there he came to Beaver County in 1903, and filed four miles south and one mile west of the town of Balko. In 1906 he was married to Minnie May Gregory of Elk City. The Gregorys had moved to Oklahoma from Missouri. Following their marriage, the young couple came to Beaver County to make their home on their claim. The trip to their new home was made by covered wagon. The main highlight of the trip being the fording of the Canadian River. There was a wagon trail across the river, but in places just off the trail there was quicksand. When the river was up at a ??, the trail was very hard to follow. This was the condition of the river when Curg and Minnie started across. About half-way across they passed a wagon that had gone down in the quicksand. Only the tongue of the wagon was sticking up out of the water. The family had been rescued, but the unfortunate party had had to cut the horses loose form the wagon, and all their belongings had gone down. A very frightened young couple, with a prayer in their hearts, made their way on across the river. When they got to their new home, which had been fully described by the young husband, dirt floor and all, Minnie could not believe her eyes! The twelve foot by fourteen foot dugout looked much smaller than her mind had pictured it. She knew they could never get all their belongings inside, but of course they managed. Their life was filled with early day joys and hardships, but in a little while homesickness overcame the young bride. The dugout had one window and by climbing upon a chair she could look out across the lonely prairie. Minnie said she spent quite a bit of time at that window crying, wishing she could see her folks. There was no question as to whether or not she could go see them. The mode of travel was too slow, and there were no funds for trips. As time passed a family was started, friendships developed, and church and other community activities filled their time. Neighbors were very dear. Each helped the other in times of need. Trails across the prairie between homesites were made by visiting neighbors. Taffy pullings were pleasant memories to many. Work on the farm began very early in the morning, in order that all chores would be finished and field work could start as soon as it was light enough to see. They worked as long as they could see in the evening. Curg and Minnie had nine children, eight daughters and one son. Their second daughter, Tessa passed away at the age of two. The other children are these: Dolleta, Davis, Perryton, Texas; Valena Maxwell; Zella Lile; LaVona Harris, Balko, OK; Lorena Johnson, Perryton, Texas; Opal Gray, Borger, Texas; Leroy Gross, Amarillo, TX; and Irene Anderson, Lomita, California. Things went fairly well for the family, and a frame house had replaced the dugout. Then the depression and the dust storms came. The family moved from the homestead in 1936. Mr. Gross departed this life in 1946 and his wife in 1957." Lycourgus Vernon Gross and Minnie May Gregory had the following children:
414. Samuel Marvin6 Gross (Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#264) was born in Scottsboro, Jackson County, AL February 9, 1875. Samuel died January 26, 1957 in Chickasha, OK, at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, OK. He married Elsie Belle Vineyard in OK, November 16, 1904. (Elsie Belle Vineyard is #7871.) Elsie was born in Marshall County, AL February 20, 1885. Elsie was the daughter of William Vineyard and Martha JoAnn Davis. Elsie died April 29, 1963 in Chickasha, OK, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, OK. Conflicting evidence states that Samuel was born in AL, 1873. Samuel along with Lycourgus Gross (brother), Hurt Winston, French Saunders and Will Taylor (soon to be brother-in-law), all bachelors, traveled from Alabama to Oklahoma together in the late 1890s. Sam Gross of Texas County, OK purchased 80 acres of land in Section 29 of T1N-R14E on November 9, 1908. (*Note from SB -- I've been told that this was probably written by Neva Gross Bolton): "Papa (SAMUEL GROSS) was born and spent the first 21 yrs of his life on the home place of ISAAC GILMORE GROSS and CAROLINE BOGGESS GROSS. She had been married to UNKNOWN (ISAAC) BENSON. He was injured in a accident, his leg was crushed between two logs. Blood poisoning set in, took his life. They had 2 children Uncle ISAAC and Aunt SIGOURNIE. Uncle ISAAC and Aunt JANIE - they had 3 boys: OLIVER, ROBERT, and GENE BENSON. ISAAC GILMORE and CAROLINE had boys ERASTUS, LEIGRE (LYCURGUS), SAMUEL MARVIN, Twins JESSIE and SCOTT (died in infancy) , BURR and BASCOMBE, and JOHNNY. They all lived long and full lives. Grandma Gross died about 1916 in the summer. Grandpa wanted Papa and Mama to move back to Scottsboro, Alabama- to live, we did. J.B. was born ... Granddad G. sister Aunt MOLLIE DOBBINS was midwife at that time. She lived between our place and Scottsboro. We lived about half way between Guntersville and Scottsboro, but we shopped in Guntersville all the time. Crossed the Tenn. River in a ferry boat at the point of the island. Steam boats traveled the Tenn River to haul freights on barrages, up and down the river. The train tracks came to the river and the barrages hauled them to Decatur Alabama and unloaded them. Grandma and Grandpa VINEYARD lived in Alabama too, not far from Botgringham and across the mountain from where papa's family lived. They moved to Oklahoma about the same time in 1900. Papa and Mama were married Mar.; did not know each other until they were living in OK. Papa and Mama were married Nov. WADE VERNON GROSS was born Jan 9, 1906 NEVA CAROLINE GROSS was born----- " The following is a letter written to Samuel Gross from C. French Saunders (typos & grammer are exactly as written): Glencoe, Oklahoma April 26, 1954 Mr. S. M. Gross Chicksha, Okla. Dear Sam i am wrighting you to find out the year and month you and Jim Poarch and J. I. Boggess came to Okla., i written H. B. Gross at centinel, he gave me these dates he said you came out in december 1898 and Jim Boggess came out in 1897 and I. M. Benson came out in 1899 will you please set me straight on these dates give me the date Jim Poarch come out if you can all so Sam Tabor and Will Vaughn and the year Kirg come out. Annie ask me to tipe all of my memorys of hur Dad and our Boy hood days to gather its quite a long memory lane if i can dig up the dates so i can starte to work on it you know sam time is runing out on you and i so do the beat you can and send it to me i have bin diging for dates in Alabama but so far i havent don any good i have bin trying to find out the year J. R. Stone taught school west of the old scott place the old log house was located on my grandads old place any way Jim and i got a good whiping at that school for missing three words inour spelling lesson. Sam it has bin very dry over here but it finly rained four days ago we got one inch and 3/10 and this morning at 5:a.m. it come a nother rain one inch and 1/10 of inch we will make some wheat but the oats are very poor might get the seed back Sam i had a birthday april 12, i was 77 young. i saw lots of the old boys at Jims Funeral i saw osker cane he is very feble he walks with a stick by he isent to old only 73 i saw H. B. Gross and wife at the funeral they both look good for their ages. Hurt called me from Lone wold, and told me Jim had passed away. i had just got a card from Tishie at noon telling me jim was very sicj he had passed away about the time i taken the card out of my mail box Jim died about 11:45 a.m. march 6, i drove down on sunday march 7, to hurts and on monday march 8, we drove over to Granite and loaded Jim Lanier in to the car and drove up to carter, they held the funeral at 2:30 march 8, they were a very large crowed will i have one thing to rember Jim was a good boy all his growning up and lived it all his 79 years six months and 2 days. Sincerely yours. C. F. Saunders 1920 Marshall County, AL Census [7-132-4A]: Samuel Gross 44 (farmer), Elsie 33, Neva C. 11, Gladys A. 8, and Joseph B. 3 & 1/12 are listed in the household of Issac G. Gross, Samuel's father, along with brother John H. Gross 38. (Census date: January 8-10, 1920. City: Boshart) Samuel Marvin Gross and Elsie Belle Vineyard had the following children:
438. Elsie Arabell6 Dobbins (Mary Elizabeth (Mollie)5 Gross, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#5) was born in Jackson County, AL September 16, 1892. Elsie died July 12, 1986 in AL, at 93 years of age. Her body was interred in Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur, AL. She married William Jesse (Jess) French December 25, 1913. (William Jesse (Jess) French is #6229.) William was born in Jackson County, AL January 9, 1890. William was the son of John Douglas French and Mary Ann Hartselle. William died December 2, 1970 in AL, at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur, AL. William Jesse (Jess) French and Elsie Arabell Dobbins had the following children:
444. James Pinkner6 French (John Douglas5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6215) was born in Jackson County, AL February 1, 1887. James died February 5, 1953 in AL, at 66 years of age. His body was interred in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Lawrence County, AL. He married Bessie Bowling. (Bessie Bowling is #6216.) Bessie was born March 14, 1893. Bessie died July 18, 1970 in AL, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Liberty Methodist Cemetery, Lawrence County, AL. James was living in Jackson County, AL in 1893. He was very active in the Church of Christ. James Pinkner French and Bessie Bowling had the following children:
445. William Jesse (Jess)6 French (John Douglas5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6229) was born in Jackson County, AL January 9, 1890. William died December 2, 1970 in AL, at 80 years of age. His body was interred in Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur, AL. He married Elsie Arabell Dobbins December 25, 1913. (Elsie Arabell Dobbins is #5.) Elsie was born in Jackson County, AL September 16, 1892. Elsie was the daughter of William Pinkner Dobbins and Mary Elizabeth (Mollie) Gross. Elsie died July 12, 1986 in AL, at 93 years of age. Her body was interred in Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur, AL. William Jesse (Jess) French and Elsie Arabell Dobbins had the following children:
449. Montie Leon6 French (John Douglas5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6258) was born in Jackson County, AL October 6, 1896. Montie died February 24, 1969 in AL, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Liberty Cemetery, Lawrence County, AL. He married Sallie Maude Early. (Sallie Maude Early is #6259.) Sallie was born February 15, 1897. Sallie died December 13, 1982 in AL, at 85 years of age. Her body was interred in Liberty Cemetery, Lawrence County, AL. Montie Leon French and Sallie Maude Early had the following children:
453. Carrie Lee6 French (Samuel Jesse5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6281) (still alive). Carrie Lee French and J. L. Stayton had the following children:
454. Jessie Marguerite6 French (Samuel Jesse5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6287) was born in Greenville, Washington County, MS October 18, 1895. Jessie died December 15, 1950 at 55 years of age. She married Anthony Vos January 14, 1912. (Anthony Vos is #6288.) Jessie Marguerite French and Anthony Vos had the following child:
456. Norman C.6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6327) was born in Jackson County, AL December 27, 1880. Norman died June 7, 1957 at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Waxahachie Cemetery, Ellis County, TX. He married Mattie Audrey Brown October 16, 1904. (Mattie Audrey Brown is #6328.) Mattie was born October 13, 1883. Mattie died February 12, 1972 in TX, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred in Waxahachie Cemetery, Ellis County, TX. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: ... Norman finished high school at Brandon in Hill County, Texas, then attended Metropolitan Business School in Dallas. He was hurt in a train wreck in about 1906 and afterward walked with a limp in his right knee. He farmed from 1906 until 1912, then worked for a railroad. Norman C. Melton and Mattie Audrey Brown had the following children:
460. Elbert Roscoe6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6341) was born in Jackson County, AL October 6, 1889. Elbert died December 22, 1980 in TX, at 91 years of age. His body was interred in Ralls Cemetery, Crosby County, TX. He married Irena M. Parchman. (Irena M. Parchman is #6342.) Irena was born 1892. Irena died 1972 in TX, at 80 years of age. Her body was interred in Ralls Cemetery, Crosby County, TX. The following was taken from "The French Family: A Personal History" by Irvin Himmel: ... he was a small child when his parents moved from Alabama to Texas. He had a vivid remembrance of the train's crossing the Mississippi River on a high bridge. Elbert Roscoe Melton and Irena M. Parchman had the following children:
461. Betty Lynn6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6361) (still alive). Betty Lynn Melton and Arthur Anstad had the following children:
462. Marvin Daniel6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6366) was born in Hill County, TX February 13, 1895. Marvin died November 11, 1987 in San Angelo, TX, at 92 years of age. He married twice. He married Eula (Unknown) Melton. (Eula (Unknown) Melton is #6367.) He married Arvis (Arville) (Unknown) Melton. (Arvis (Arville) (Unknown) Melton is #6371.) Marvin Daniel Melton and Arvis (Arville) (Unknown) Melton had the following children:
Marvin Daniel Melton and Eula (Unknown) Melton had the following children:
463. Zelda6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6375) was born in Hill County, TX September 23, 1897. Zelda died about 1972. Her body was interred in Scurry County, TX. She married Charlie Bihl. (Charlie Bihl is #6376.) Zelda Melton and Charlie Bihl had the following children:
464. Delma Mae6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6379) (still alive). Delma Mae Melton and Hiram Frank Himmel had the following children:
465. Virgil Henry6 Melton (Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6395) (still alive). Virgil Henry Melton and Bessie Shelton had the following child:
467. Thomas Waston6 French Sr. (Henry Alexander5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6304) (still alive). Thomas Waston French Sr. and Golden Ruby O'Neal had the following child:
468. Carl Howard6 French Sr. (Henry Alexander5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6538) (living status unknown). Carl Howard French Sr. and Lollie Marie Strange had the following children:
472. Alice Ruth6 French (Henry Alexander5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6305) (still alive). Alice Ruth French and Geroge S. Fager had the following children:
476. Sarah Josie6 Dickey (James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6545) was born 1860. She married W. D. Summer April 26, 1879. (W. D. Summer is #6697.) W. was born in TN 1846. Sarah Josie Dickey and W. D. Summer had the following child:
477. James Bennett6 Dickey (James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6546) was born in McNairy County, TN July 1863. He married Fannie Wilkes in McNairy County, TN, December 26, 1883. (Fannie Wilkes is #6699.) Fannie was born in MS May 1865. James Bennett Dickey and Fannie Wilkes had the following children:
478. Thomas M.6 Dickey (James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6547) was born in Finger, TN May 8, 1866. Thomas died August 23, 1942 in McNairy County, TN, at 76 years of age. His body was interred in Mt. Zion Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. He married twice. He married Mollie J. Hix in McNairy County, TN, September 30, 1886. (Mollie J. Hix is #6708.) Mollie was born in Henriville, TN November 30, 1869. He married Fannie Willis Crabtree August 9, 1914. (Fannie Willis Crabtree is #6709.) Thomas M. Dickey and Mollie J. Hix had the following children:
484. Joseph Calvin6 Dickey (James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6557) was born in McNairy County, TN January 15, 1882. Joseph died March 1, 1967 in McNairy County, TN, at 85 years of age. His body was interred in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. He married Ina Mozelle Hockaday December 15, 1900. (Ina Mozelle Hockaday is #6725.) Ina was born August 31, 1883. Ina died April 14, 1965 in McNairy County, TN, at 81 years of age. Her body was interred in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. Joseph Calvin Dickey and Ina Mozelle Hockaday had the following children:
486. William J.6 Dickey (James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6559) was born May 3, 1888. William died January 14, 1983 in TN, at 94 years of age. His body was interred in Spring Hill Cemetery, TN. He married Ellie B. Hopkins October 30, 1909. (Ellie B. Hopkins is #6736.) Ellie was born March 9, 1891. Ellie died April 20, 1942 in TN, at 51 years of age. Her body was interred in Spring Hill Cemetery, TN. William J. Dickey and Ellie B. Hopkins had the following children:
487. Mack Phillip6 Dickey (James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6560) was born January 1890. Mack died April 4, 1971 in McNairy County, TN, at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Gravel Hill Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. He married Frances Cordelia Littlejohn in TN, March 5, 1910. (Frances Cordelia Littlejohn is #6740.) Frances was born August 29, 1892. Her body was interred in Mt. Zion Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. Mack Phillip Dickey and Frances Cordelia Littlejohn had the following children:
489. William A.6 Dickey (George W.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6564) was born December 1873. He married Elsa E. (Unknown) Dickey. (Elsa E. (Unknown) Dickey is #6743.) Elsa was born in TN September 1867. William A. Dickey and Elsa E. (Unknown) Dickey had the following child:
492. George Freeling6 Dickey (George W.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6567) was born March 1881. He married Mary (Jones?). (Mary (Jones?) is #6745.) Mary was born in TN November 1878?. George Freeling Dickey and Mary (Jones?) had the following children:
498. Edward Frank6 Weatherford (Elizabeth J.5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5612) was born in VA April 19, 1852. Edward died October 29, 1929 at 77 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. He married Florence V. Akins January 4, 1876. (Florence V. Akins is #5613.) Florence was born in Davidson County, TN 1858. Florence was the daughter of Williamson Richard (Dick) Akins and Manerva Ann Hunt. Florence died 1900 at 42 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Edward Frank Weatherford and Florence V. Akins had the following children:
499. Robert Yancy6 Weatherford (Elizabeth J.5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5905) was born in Davidson County, TN June 15, 1863. Robert died July 2, 1930 at 67 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. He married Anna Akins August 17, 1884. (Anna Akins is #5923.) Anna was born in TN 1863. Anna was the daughter of Williamson Richard (Dick) Akins and Manerva Ann Hunt. Anna died April 24, 1898 at 34 years of age. Robert Yancy Weatherford and Anna Akins had the following children:
501. Romelia6 Bell (Mary Frances5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5866) was born in Macon County, TN January 1, 1853. Romelia died April 10, 1914 at 61 years of age. She married T. B. Fykes in Sumner County, TN, January 15, 1874. (T. B. Fykes is #5876.) T. was born in Sumner County, TN June 12, 1851. T. died March 11, 1910 at 58 years of age. Romelia Bell and T. B. Fykes had the following children:
502. Sarah Alice6 Bell (Mary Frances5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5867) was born in Macon County, TN July 10, 1855. Sarah died January 13, 1896 at 40 years of age. She married Jasper Thomerson September 24, 1871. (Jasper Thomerson is #5882.) Jasper was born in Mt. Vernon, Sumner County, TN January 1, 1849. Jasper died February 11, 1938 at 89 years of age. Sarah Alice Bell and Jasper Thomerson had the following children:
503. Thomas Wilson6 Bell (Mary Frances5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5864) was born in Macon County, TN September 22, 1861. Thomas died November 4, 1942 at 81 years of age. His body was interred in Green Grove Cemetery, Macon County, TN. He married Willie Ann Duncan in Macon County, TN, December 25, 1881. (Willie Ann Duncan is #5871.) Willie was born in Macon County, TN September 9, 1861. Willie was the daughter of James Douglas Duncan and Margaret Jane Sloan. Willie died April 16, 1952 in Sumner County, TN, at 90 years of age. Thomas Wilson Bell and Willie Ann Duncan had the following child:
504. Robert Erasmus6 Bell (Mary Frances5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5868) was born in Macon County, TN August 3, 1863. Robert died April 1945 at 81 years of age. He married Susie Durham May 17, 1891. (Susie Durham is #5890.) Susie was born in Sumner County, TN December 29, 1871. Susie died February 24, 1955 at 83 years of age. Robert Erasmus Bell and Susie Durham had the following children:
511. Sidney Gustavos6 Meador (Mary Matilda5 Hawkins, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5562) was born in Macon County, TN December 25, 1860. Sidney died January 23, 1933 in TN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. He married twice. He married Caladonia Hunt. (Caladonia Hunt is #5571.) Caladonia was born in Macon County, TN March 24, 1865. Caladonia died March 6, 1934 at 68 years of age. Conflicting evidence states that Caladonia was born in Macon County, TN, March 24, 1865. He married Caladonia Hunt. (Caladonia Hunt is #5571.) Caladonia was born in Macon County, TN March 24, 1865. Caladonia died March 6, 1934 at 68 years of age. Conflicting evidence states that Caladonia was born in Macon County, TN, March 24, 1865. Sidney Gustavos Meador and Caladonia Hunt had the following children:
518. Earl Leslie6 Hawkins (Giles Coleman5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5582) was born in Macon County, TN April 9, 1881. Earl died June 20, 1946 in Maury County, TN, at 65 years of age. He married Bessie Goad. (Bessie Goad is #5585.) Bessie was born in Maury County, TN October 19, 1887. Bessie was the daughter of David Law Goad and Anna White. Bessie died December 10, 1966 in Maury County, TN, at 79 years of age. Earl Leslie Hawkins and Bessie Goad had the following child:
520. Mary Alice (Molly)6 Dorris (Sarah Fannie5 Hawkins, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5610) was born in Sumner County, TN March 2, 1867. Mary died September 1965 at 98 years of age. Her body was interred in Siloam Cemetery, Macon County, TN. She married Byrd Troutt in Macon County, TN, August 5, 1887. (Byrd Troutt is #5622.) Byrd was born in Macon County, TN April 26, 1866. Byrd was the son of Jeremiah M. Troutt and Catherine E. Rippy. Byrd died January 18, 1936 at 69 years of age. His body was interred in Siloam Cemetery, Macon County, TN. Mary Alice (Molly) Dorris and Byrd Troutt had the following children:
524. Albert Jasper6 Dorris (Sarah Fannie5 Hawkins, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5611) was born in Sumner County, TN February 14, 1875. Albert died May 11, 1938 at 63 years of age. He married Sophia Weatherford in Sumner County, TN, April 4, 1896. (Sophia Weatherford is #5614.) Sophia was born in Davidson County, TN May 22, 1878. Sophia was the daughter of Edward Frank Weatherford and Florence V. Akins. Sophia died January 11, 1949 in Sumner County, TN, at 70 years of age. Her body was interred January 12, 1949 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Albert Jasper Dorris and Sophia Weatherford had the following children:
541. Louis Taylor6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5669) was born in Sumner County, TN June 11, 1877. Louis died March 3, 1975 at 97 years of age. He married Esther Creasy in Sumner County, TN, December 23, 1922. (Esther Creasy is #5670.) Esther was born in Sumner County, TN 1881. Louis Taylor Hawkins and Esther Creasy had the following children:
542. Sam Seaton6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5678) was born in Sumner County, TN January 24, 1881. Sam died November 10, 1975 at 94 years of age. He married Fleeta Jones December 21, 1917. (Fleeta Jones is #5681.) Fleeta was born in Macon County, TN June 29, 1892. Fleeta was the daughter of Jimmy Jones and Sarah (Unknown) Jones. Fleeta died August 22, 1965 at 73 years of age. Sam Seaton Hawkins and Fleeta Jones had the following children:
543. Mary Anice6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5668) was born in Sumner County, TN April 1, 1886. Mary died February 22, 1945 in Allen County, KY, at 58 years of age. Her body was interred in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, KY. She married James Walter Brown in Sumner County, TN, December 26, 1903. (James Walter Brown is #5714.) James was born in Sumner County, TN October 9, 1881. James was the son of Andrew Jackson (Andy) Brown and Mary Frances Mcdougal. James died March 28, 1959 in Allen County, KY, at 77 years of age. His body was interred in Macedonia Cemetery, Allen County, KY. Mary Anice Hawkins and James Walter Brown had the following children:
544. Vessie Low6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5689) was born in Macon County, TN May 14, 1886. Vessie died February 27, 1985 in Indianapolis, IN, at 98 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married James William Pike in Sumner County, TN, December 24, 1912. (James William Pike is #5724.) James was born in Sumner County, TN July 4, 1886. James was the son of William W. Pike and Susan E. Morris. James died September 24, 1951 in Indianapolis, Marion County, IN, at 65 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Vessie Low Hawkins and James William Pike had the following children:
546. Billie Davis6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5685) was born in Macon County, TN May 8, 1893. Billie died April 23, 1951 at 57 years of age.
Billie Davis Hawkins and Loyce Jewell Wolfe had the following children:
548. Sarah Ruth6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5691) was born in Macon County, TN June 30, 1899. Sarah died August 12, 1976 at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married Harvie A. Gilliam November 4, 1919. (Harvie A. Gilliam is #5694.) Harvie was born in Sumner County, TN June 25, 1900. Harvie was the son of Otis Harlen Gilliam and Nola Mae Williams. Sarah Ruth Hawkins and Harvie A. Gilliam had the following child:
549. John Baptist6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5696) was born in Macon County, TN September 1, 1902. He married Alma Lizzie Gilliam June 18, 1925. (Alma Lizzie Gilliam is #5697.) Alma was born in Sumner County, TN February 8, 1908. Alma was the daughter of Otis Harlen Gilliam and Nola Mae Williams. Alma died October 1, 1942 at 34 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. John Baptist Hawkins and Alma Lizzie Gilliam had the following children:
550. Bettie Ann6 Hawkins (Robert Yancy5, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5703) was born in Macon County, TN January 24, 1905. Bettie died September 12, 1980 at 75 years of age. She married Thomas Odell (Ode) Brown in Sumner County, TN, February 2, 1924. (Thomas Odell (Ode) Brown is #5706.) Thomas was born in Sumner County, TN June 11, 1898. Thomas was the son of Andrew Jackson (Andy) Brown and Mary Frances Mcdougal. Thomas died January 1, 1975 at 76 years of age. Bettie Ann Hawkins and Thomas Odell (Ode) Brown had the following children:
Seventh Generation559. Ollie William7 Cole (Nancy Elizabeth (Betty)6 Gant, Mary Elizabeth5 Willis, John T.4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5474) was born in Jonesboro, AR January 8, 1883. Ollie died August 18, 1963 in Jonesboro, AR, at 80 years of age. His body was interred August 22, 1963 in Jonesboro, AR. He married Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Caple in Joneboro, AR, July 14, 1901. (Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Caple is #5493.) Nancy was born in Joneboro, AR October 10, 1882. Nancy was the daughter of Jepha L. (Jeff Or Jesse) Caple and Katherine Dorton. Nancy died July 15, 1962 in Joneboro, AR, at 79 years of age. Her body was interred July 16, 1962 in Joneboro, AR. Ollie William Cole and Nancy Elizabeth (Lizzie) Caple had the following children:
569. Paulina7 Odell (John Anderson6, Annie5 Willis, Ruffin Anderson4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5422) was born in Atlanta, Cass County, TX June 12, 1901. Paulina died May 9, 1993 in Clearwater, Pinellas, FL, at 91 years of age. She married Clifford Lewellyn Chandler in Atlanta, Cass County, TX, June 12, 1919. (Clifford Lewellyn Chandler is #5423.) Clifford was born in Redbank, Monmouth County, NJ September 23, 1890. Clifford died 1949 in Westfield, Union County, NJ, at 58 years of age. Paulina Odell and Clifford Lewellyn Chandler had the following child:
570. Irma May7 Odell (John Anderson6, Annie5 Willis, Ruffin Anderson4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5425) was born in Caro, Nacogdoches County, TX September 13, 1905. Irma died August 25, 1947 in Portland, OR, at 41 years of age. She married twice. She married James Knott Mackrell. (James Knott Mackrell is #5426.) James was born in Caro, Nacogdoches County, TX 1901. James died 1972 at 71 years of age. Irma May Odell and James Knott Mackrell had the following children:
572. Maurine7 Odell (John Anderson6, Annie5 Willis, Ruffin Anderson4, Nancy3 Turner, John2, Henry1) (#5412) was born in Caro, Nacogdoches County, TX January 23, 1910. Maurine died May 20, 1992 in Brattleboro, Windham, VT, at 82 years of age. Her body was interred in Cotuit, Barnstable County, MA. She married Walter Charles Gorenflo in Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, June 7, 1930. (Walter Charles Gorenflo is #5415.) Walter was born in Brooklyn, Kings County, NY September 20, 1903. Walter was the son of Karl (Charles) Heinrich Gorenflo and Amalia Dorothea Bernhardine Kaiser. Walter died December 20, 1978 in Boston, MA, at 75 years of age. His body was interred December 23, 1978 in Mosswood Cemetery, Cotuit, Barnstable County, MA. Maurine Odell and Walter Charles Gorenflo had the following children:
575. Hervey Turner7 Little (Hervey Steel6, Ellen Young5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6585) (living status unknown). Hervey Turner Little and Gladys Joseph Austin had the following child:
576. Artemas Steel7 Little (Hervey Steel6, Ellen Young5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6586) (living status unknown). Artemas Steel Little and Wanda Winfred Marilyn Phillips had the following child:
580. Ellen7 Moore (Leta6 Little, Ellen Young5 Steel, Prudence4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6594) (living status unknown). Ellen Moore and Randolph C. Randall had the following child:
609. James Monroe7 French (John William6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6638) (living status unknown). James Monroe French and Ova Mae Jasper had the following child:
610. Howard Randall7 French (John William6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6639) was born in Bastrop, TX May 22, 1904. Howard died in Wichita Falls, TX. He married Sarah (Unknown) French. (Sarah (Unknown) French is #6781.) Howard Randall French and Sarah (Unknown) French had the following children:
615. Jesse Edward7 Johnston (Olive Belle6 French, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6650) was born in Travis County, TX March 9, 1902. Jesse died September 7, 1981 in TX, at 79 years of age. He married Georgia Lorine Hammonds in Haskell County, TX, April 14, 1928. (Georgia Lorine Hammonds is #6785.) Georgia was born in Roby, TX October 6, 1904. Georgia died August 1968 in Haskell County, TX, at 63 years of age. Jesse Edward Johnston and Georgia Lorine Hammonds had the following children:
617. Reuel T.7 Johnston (Olive Belle6 French, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6653) was born in Haskell, TX August 31, 1905. Reuel died March 3, 1971 in Stamford, TX, at 65 years of age. He married Lois Cotner in Rule, TX. (Lois Cotner is #6794.) Lois died May 10, 1966. Reuel T. Johnston and Lois Cotner had the following child:
618. Ellen Augusta7 Johnston (Olive Belle6 French, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6654) was born in TX August 15, 1909. Ellen died March 28, 1981 in Haskell County, TX, at 71 years of age. She married Audie Eugene Conder Sr. in Haskell County, TX, December 15, 1930. (Audie Eugene Conder Sr. is #6796.) Audie was born April 6, 1910. Ellen Augusta Johnston and Audie Eugene Conder Sr. had the following children:
619. Alma7 Johnston (Olive Belle6 French, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6655) (living status unknown). Alma Johnston and Walter David Counts had the following children:
620. Mary Lee7 French (Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6667) was born in Rule, Haskell County, TX November 11, 1925. Mary died March 16, 1997 in Sante Fe, TX. She married twice. She married Leroy Sheppard. (Leroy Sheppard is #6832.) Leroy was born July 12, 1916. She married Perry Swansey March 12, 1946. (Perry Swansey is #6833.) Perry died in Bay City, TX. In Eunice Pace's notes: "Unsure if she {Mary Lee} died in Santa Fe or while in the hospital in Houston TX." Mary Lee French and Leroy Sheppard had the following children:
623. Josie Ethel7 French (Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6659) was born in Rule, TX September 17, 1910. Josie died June 16, 1971 in TX, at 60 years of age. Her body was interred in Rule Cemetery, Rule, Haskell County, TX. She married Raymond J. Staat in Haskell County, TX, August 6, 1946. (Raymond J. Staat is #6806.) Raymond was born February 12, 1908. Raymond died July 28, 1959 in TX, at 51 years of age. His body was interred in Rule Cemetery, Rule, Haskell County, TX. From Eunice Pace's notes: "On a stone at the foot of his grave is a marker with a cross at the top and this writing below it: RAYMOND J. STAAT MISSOURI CPL 1050 BASE UNIT AAF WORLD WAR II -- FEB 12, 1908 -- JULY 28, 1959 " Josie Ethel French and Raymond J. Staat had the following child:
625. Olen Rogers7 French (Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6662) was born in Rule, Haskell County, TX December 19, 1914. Olen died October 3, 1970 in Bay City, TX, at 55 years of age. His body was interred in Rule Cemetery, Rule, Haskell County, TX. He married Reba May Reynolds in Rule, Haskell County, TX, July 30, 1938. (Reba May Reynolds is #6808.) Reba was born in Seymour, TX March 5, 1921. Reba was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Reynolds Sr. and Idar May Burch. Reba died August 20, 1999 in Paradise, Wise County, TX, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred in Rule Cemetery, Rule, Haskell County, TX. From Eunice Pace's notes: Reba had her first heart attack in 1991 and had another stroke/heart attack on December 1, 1998. "Graveside services at the Rule Cemetery. She wanted "Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere" to be sung. And, it was...... by the minister of the Rule Church Of Christ, and his wife. " Olen was named after Dr. Rogers of Rule, TX. Olen Rogers French and Reba May Reynolds had the following children:
626. Joyce Norman (Jack)7 French (Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6663) was born in Rule, Haskell County, TX May 27, 1916. Joyce died November 1977 in Amarillo, TX, at 61 years of age. He married Evelyn Juanita Parsons in Haskell County, TX, August 5, 1936. (Evelyn Juanita Parsons is #6817.) Evelyn died 1989 in TX. Joyce Norman (Jack) French and Evelyn Juanita Parsons had the following children:
627. John Howard7 French (Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6664) was born in Rule, Haskell County, TX May 10, 1918. John died April 14, 1974 in Matagorda General Hospital, Bay City, TX, at 55 years of age. He married twice. He married Sylvia Faye Hammock in Tyler, TX, June 26, 1936. (Sylvia Faye Hammock is #6822.) Sylvia was born in Upshur County, TX April 18, 1923. Sylvia was the daughter of Virgil Kellis Hammock and Virgie Green. Sylvia died February 13, 1942 in Tyler, TX, at 18 years of age. Her body was interred February 4, 1942 in Dean Cemetery, Tyler, TX. The following was taken from Eunice Pace's notes: "Notes about Billie Margaret's real mom, in her letter to me, dated May 6, 1997. Married at age thirteen yrs. old on June 26, 1936. Met through Olen French who was writing to friend of her's. They started writing. Met face to face just a few weeks before marriage. Dad was 17 yrs. They divorced for a few months, then remarried. Not sure of dates. I was 6 weeks old when she died. When she died, Dad was away working with her cousin in Bay City. Did not know she had been sick. When he was telegraphed, he left to go to Tyler. She died about 3 days later. He never really knew what she died of until I found out in 1964. He was told, and believed it was from childbirth." He married Claudia Lucille Rutherford Fondon in Haskell County, TX, October 16, 1942. (Claudia Lucille Rutherford Fondon is #6825.) Claudia was born in Milano, TX October 16, 1914. Claudia was the daughter of John Morgan Rutherford and Minnie Lee Hairston. Claudia died June 26, 1987 in Bay City Hospital, Bay City, TX, at 72 years of age. Claudia was divorced from James Reed Fondon January 31, 1941. John died at 6 AM Easter Sunday. John Howard French and Sylvia Faye Hammock had the following child:
John Howard French and Claudia Lucille Rutherford Fondon had the following children:
633. John Hector7 French Jr. (John Hector6, Nicholas Davis5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6155) was born in AL October 26, 1918. John died December 21, 1996 in AL. He married Wilda Radcliff in AL. (Wilda Radcliff is #6156.) The following was taken from Eunice Pace's notes: "Wilda told to me, Eunice Pace, on the phone, the last week of July that all French men had married at age 29. One exception: John Hector III hasn't married, and probably will never marry." John Hector French Jr. and Wilda Radcliff had the following children:
635. Mary Dean7 French (John Hector6, Nicholas Davis5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6162) (living status unknown). Mary Dean French and Charles Cox had the following children:
637. French Lincoln7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6575) (living status unknown). French Lincoln Barksdale and Nell Elmore had the following children:
638. Evelyn Patricia7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6576) (living status unknown). Evelyn Patricia Barksdale and Charles Harrison had the following children:
639. Kenneth R.7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6577) (living status unknown). Kenneth R. Barksdale and Jo Ann Stovall had the following children:
640. Phyliss Myrna7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6578) (living status unknown). Phyliss Myrna Barksdale and Donald Fogg had the following children:
641. Gerald7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6579) (living status unknown). Gerald Barksdale and Mary Evelyn Pressnell had the following children:
642. Betty June7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6580) (living status unknown). Betty June Barksdale and Bobby Thornton had the following child:
643. Freida7 Barksdale (Wade6, Mary Josephine (Polly)5 French, Jeremiah W.4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6581) (living status unknown). Freida Barksdale and Tommy Claxton had the following children:
644. William Merrit7 Newby Sr. (Memory Pearl6 Clem, Sara Tera5 Johnston, Martha L.4 French, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6673) (living status unknown). William Merrit Newby Sr. and Eleanor Virginia Farrar had the following children:
647. Laura Louise7 French (Max Benjamin6, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6677) (living status unknown). Laura Louise French and William Powell Smith had the following children:
648. Max Harlan7 French Sr. (Max Benjamin6, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6678) (living status unknown). Max Harlan French Sr. and Elsie Holley had the following child:
649. Horace Keltner7 French (Max Benjamin6, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6679) (living status unknown). Horace Keltner French and Joy Laverne Walker had the following children:
650. Harold French7 Cullen (Bessie May6 French, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6681) was born in Limestone County, AL April 11, 1905. Harold died October 15, 1985 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL, at 80 years of age. He married Elizabeth Carrel Lawson in Jefferson County, AL, June 5, 1930. (Elizabeth Carrel Lawson is #6863.) Harold French Cullen and Elizabeth Carrel Lawson had the following child:
651. Charles Lawrence7 Cullen (Bessie May6 French, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6682) (living status unknown). Charles Lawrence Cullen and Alma Llewellyn Millholland had the following children:
653. Frank Haywood7 Cullen Sr. (Bessie May6 French, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6685) (living status unknown). Frank Haywood Cullen Sr. and Martha Frances Haynes had the following children:
656. Doris Marion7 French (Frank Edward6, James Haywood5, Amos Benjamin4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6690) (living status unknown). Doris Marion French and Fletcher Albright had the following children:
657. Bumon Johnson7 Gross (William Jasper6, Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#1572) was born in Delta County, TX February 14, 1898. Bumon died November 8, 1963 in Andrews, Andrew County, TX, at 65 years of age. He married Claudia Irene Bryant in Seymour, Baylor County, TX, April 07, 1922. (Claudia Irene Bryant is #12019.) Claudia was born January 28, 1904. Claudia was the daughter of Joel Bryant and Ethel Brothers. Claudia died February 1979 in Andrews, Andrew County, TX, at 75 years of age. Bumon Johnson Gross and Claudia Irene Bryant had the following children:
658. Eliza Evergreen7 Bell (Minnie Viola6 Gross, Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#533) (still alive). Eliza Evergreen Bell and Henry Richard August Patzig had the following children:
659. Ray Burns7 Bell (Minnie Viola6 Gross, Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#893) was born in Haskell, TX January 4, 1903. Ray died April 12, 1955 at 52 years of age. He married Leo Mae Jones. (Leo Mae Jones is #901.) Leo is the daughter of William Jones and Mary Curnutt. Ray Burns Bell and Leo Mae Jones had the following child:
660. Edgar Garrison7 Bell (Minnie Viola6 Gross, Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#894) was born in Haskell, TX January 20, 1905. Edgar died August 2, 1979 in Tulia, Swisher, TX, at 74 years of age. He married Velma Amilia Patzig in Silverton, Briscoe, TX, September 5, 1925. (Velma Amilia Patzig is #903.) Velma was born in Hamilton, TX May 11, 1905. Velma was the daughter of Willhelm Patzig and Selma Troll. Velma died September 10, 1990 in Tulia, Swisher, TX, at 85 years of age. Edgar Garrison Bell and Velma Amilia Patzig had the following children:
662. Melvin (Jack Collins)7 Gross (Thomas Jasper6, Thomas Jasper5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#572) (living status unknown). Melvin (Jack Collins) Gross had the following child:
685. Neva Caroline7 Gross (Samuel Marvin6, Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#302) was born in Carter, OK October 13, 1908. Neva died January 21, 1996 at 87 years of age. SS #442-48-0036 Neva Caroline Gross and Warren John Bolton had the following children:
686. Gladys Avis7 Gross (Samuel Marvin6, Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#319) (still alive). Gladys Avis Gross and Vernon Hampton Milliner had the following children:
687. Joseph Burton (J. B.)7 Gross (Samuel Marvin6, Rev. Isaac Gilmore (Gillie)5, Rebecca4 French, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#307) (still alive). Joseph Burton (J. B.) Gross and Alpha Bell West had the following children:
693. Gladys7 French (William Jesse (Jess)6, John Douglas5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6236) (still alive). Gladys French and John Hughie Gilliland had the following children:
717. John Edward7 Vos (Jessie Marguerite6 French, Samuel Jesse5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6289) (living status unknown). John Edward Vos and Betty Lynn Thompson had the following children:
728. Elwanda7 Melton (Elbert Roscoe6, Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6352) (living status unknown). Elwanda Melton and Bobby McHam had the following children:
730. Jo7 Melton (Elbert Roscoe6, Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6356) (still alive). Jo Melton and Raymond Chance had the following children:
742. Carroll Franklin7 Himmel (Delma Mae6 Melton, Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6382) (still alive). Carroll Franklin Himmel and Bobbie Moody had the following children:
743. Irvin Floyd7 Himmel (Delma Mae6 Melton, Nancy Susin5 French, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6387) (still alive). Irvin Floyd Himmel and Doris Ann Parker had the following children:
746. Carl Howard7 French Jr. (Carl Howard6, Henry Alexander5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6695) (living status unknown). Carl Howard French Jr. and Rose Kilborn had the following children:
747. James Edward7 French Sr. (Carl Howard6, Henry Alexander5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6696) (living status unknown). James Edward French Sr. and Betty Himmel had the following children:
749. Ruth Ann7 Fager (Alice Ruth6 French, Henry Alexander5, Jeremiah L. (Jerry)4, Jesse3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6308) (still alive). Ruth Ann Fager and Alvin Akers had the following children:
763. Leslie Coy7 Dickey (Thomas M.6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6711) was born in McNairy County, TN October 3, 1890. Leslie died May 18, 1976 in McNairy County, TN, at 85 years of age. He married Verda R. Rinks in McNairy County, TN, December 12, 1908. (Verda R. Rinks is #6886.) Verda was born in McNairy County, TN October 2, 1894. Leslie Coy Dickey and Verda R. Rinks had the following children:
768. Thomas Gerry7 Dickey (Thomas M.6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6720) (living status unknown). Thomas Gerry Dickey and Valley Blakely had the following children:
772. James Oscar (Buddy)7 Dickey (Joseph Calvin6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6728) (living status unknown). James Oscar (Buddy) Dickey and Florence Fullbright had the following child:
773. Cecil7 Dickey (Joseph Calvin6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6729) (living status unknown). Cecil Dickey and Ruby Katherine Newell had the following children:
775. Marshall Terry7 Dickey (Joseph Calvin6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6732) was born 1915. Marshall died October 14, 1987 at 72 years of age. He married Sylvia Lumpkin. (Sylvia Lumpkin is #6913.) Marshall Terry Dickey and Sylvia Lumpkin had the following children:
776. Freeman7 Dickey (Joseph Calvin6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6733) was born 1917. Freeman died August 10, 1979 in TN, at 62 years of age. His body was interred in Stantonville Cemetary, TN. He married Hazel (Penny) Melton. (Hazel (Penny) Melton is #6919.) Freeman Dickey and Hazel (Penny) Melton had the following children:
778. Matthew Terry7 Dickey (Joseph Calvin6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6735) (living status unknown). Matthew Terry Dickey and Zetta White had the following child:
781. Mancil7 Dickey (William J.6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6739) was born 1923. Mancil died April 3, 1993 at 69 years of age. He married Frances Srygley. (Frances Srygley is #6931.) Mancil Dickey and Frances Srygley had the following children:
782. Wilburn7 Dickey (Mack Phillip6, James M.5, Sarah4 French, Jeremiah (Jerry)3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6741) was born 1911. Wilburn died May 16, 1985 in McNairy County, TN, at 73 years of age. His body was interred in Mt. Zion Cemetery, McNairy County, TN. He married Mary Ruth Wolfe. (Mary Ruth Wolfe is #6941.) Wilburn Dickey and Mary Ruth Wolfe had the following child:
788. Sophia7 Weatherford (Edward Frank6, Elizabeth J.5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5614) was born in Davidson County, TN May 22, 1878. Sophia died January 11, 1949 in Sumner County, TN, at 70 years of age. Her body was interred January 12, 1949 in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married Albert Jasper Dorris in Sumner County, TN, April 4, 1896. (Albert Jasper Dorris is #5611.) Albert was born in Sumner County, TN February 14, 1875. Albert was the son of William Asa Dorris and Sarah Fannie Hawkins. Albert died May 11, 1938 at 63 years of age. Albert Jasper Dorris and Sophia Weatherford had the following children:
806. Lilly7 Thomerson (Sarah Alice6 Bell, Mary Frances5 Holmes, Milly4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5886) was born in Mt. Vernon, Sumner County, TN November 29, 1878. Lilly died December 31, 1913 at 35 years of age. She married Ed Troutt. (Ed Troutt is #5887.) Ed was born 1874. Lilly Thomerson and Ed Troutt had the following children:
825. Zellie Erma7 Troutt (Mary Alice (Molly)6 Dorris, Sarah Fannie5 Hawkins, Matida4 Turner, Yancy3, Susannah2, Henry1) (#5629) was born in Macon County, TN December 8, 1891. Zellie died November 20, 1971 at 79 years of age. Her body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. She married O. Sampson Doss December 26, 1909. (O. Sampson Doss is #5632.) O. was born in Sumner County, TN October 19, 1880. O. was the son of William Green Doss and Phoebe Catherine Hodges. O. died August 25, 1934 at 53 years of age. His body was interred in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sumner County, TN. Zellie Erma Troutt and O. Sampson Doss had the following child:
Eighth Generation905. Jo Ann8 Sheppard (Mary Lee7 French, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6834) (living status unknown). Jo Ann Sheppard and Gary Freeze had the following children:
906. Dale8 Sheppard (Mary Lee7 French, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6836) (living status unknown). Dale Sheppard had the following child:
908. Terri8 Sheppard (Mary Lee7 French, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6842) (still alive). Terri Sheppard and Tony Williams had the following children:
911. Edith Roberta8 French (Olen Rogers7, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6813) (still alive). Edith Roberta French and William J. Roberts had the following child:
Edith Roberta French and Wilbert Donald Stutt had the following children:
912. Eunice Louise8 French (Olen Rogers7, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6814) (still alive). Eunice Louise French and Joe Darby Massengale had the following children:
913. Sheron Jane8 French (Olen Rogers7, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6815) (still alive). Sheron Jane French and Robert Wayne Fain had the following children:
914. Theron Zane8 French (Olen Rogers7, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6816) (still alive). Theron Zane French and Dee Etta Marie Meurer had the following child:
916. Mary Laquita8 French (Joyce Norman (Jack)7, Jeremiah Lipscomb6, John James5, Elisha Kimble4, Amos J.3, Sally M.2 Turner, Henry1) (#6819) (living status unknown). Mary Laquita French and Jesse James had the following children:
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