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BRASHER FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published November 16, 1997

This family history is taken from the original research of David Donahue. David's original text document has been converted to this web page format for ease of viewing and navigating. Click here to go to David Donahue's original text document on the BRASHER FAMILY.

During his life time, David researched the history of several Decatur and Henderson County families. His research provides important basic research on the history of families that now live or have lived in these two counties. Like all research, it is not perfect and is known to contain both errors and omissions. By policy, David's original research will not be updated to correct these errors but will be maintained in the state left by David. However, we are happy to publish the family research of any families connected with Decatur or Henderson County. We will also publish comments as notes to David's research. Please email me your comments and/or family research that you would like posted to this web site to Jerry L. Butler at jlb30504@hotmail.com.

1. Robert Samuel[1] Brashear. Born, 20 Aug 1731, in Prince George Co, MD. Died, 15 Jan 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Burial in Brashear Cem., Sugar Grove Val., Roane Co., TN. "The Brashear families are of French origin and have been researched extensively on a national scale by experts in genealogy for many, many years. Troy L. Back's book 'The Brashear Story' is the best of the publications but it flounders on the Roane County portion of the story. The Brashear family's contribution to Roane may be restricted mainly to Robert Samuel Brashear and his clan who settled in the picturesque Sugar Grove Valley in 1794. His remarkable story is of prime importance because he, his sons and sons-in-law, were the first to actually settle in present-day Roane County according to documentary proof thus far produced. . . . "Robert Samuel Brashear, the son of Robert and Charity Dowell Brashear, was born August 20, 1731 in Prince George County, Maryland. He left Maryland when he was eleven years of age, and moved with his parents to Fairfax County, Virginia. When he was fifteen the family moved to what is now Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. The Breashears families were very active members of the Buffalo Presbyterian Church which was founded in 1756, and presently occupies an entire city block in Greensboro. The Brashears were also active in county government. On August 8, 1760 Robert Samuel received North Carolina grant no. 171 (Book 14, p. 337) for 381 acres on both sides of Buffalo Creek. About 1754, Robert S. Brashear married Phoebe Nicks (1738-1811) daughter of John and Mary Nicks. All of their ten children were born in Guilford County with the possible exception of the youngest one. In [1779] Robert S. received a grant for 300 acres on a branch of Reedy Creek in what is now Sullivan County, Tennessee. In 1785 he received a patent for 402 acres on Saluda River in 96th District, South Carolina. Robert S., several sons and sons-in-law are shown in the South Carolina 1790 census. In September 1793, Robert S. and Phoebe sold (Vol. II, p. 601) their Sullivan County, Tennessee farm to their son Isaac. On 11-29-1792, Robert S. and Phoebe sold (Book C, p. 8) their 402-acre plantation on Saluda River, South Carolina to Edward Maxwell. Others in the clan sold farms, in preparation to come to Tennessee. Robert Samuel Brashear purchased (Knox Book C., p. 15) from William Reed and Abraham Swaggerty 640 acres on the first creek below the mouth of Poplar Creek. The consideration was 'lbs. of Virginia money,' dated August 8, 1794, and the witnesses were: Phillip Brashears (son), Robert Gilliland (son-in-law), and Elias Roberts (son-in-law). Birth dates indicate that they settled immediately on this Sugar Grove Valley farm. . . . "All evidence indicates that Robert Samuel Brashear was the patriarch and main spring of the clan. He was a strong, but not harsh character. He was a man of intelligence with physical and mental courage. His characteristics of level-headedness and courage have been dominant characteristics of most of his descendants as attested by their records especially as soldiers of all succeeding wars, police officers, and football players. His children adored him, and trusted his leadership. each of them named a son 'Robert Samuel' in his honor. These younger 'Robert Samuels' later played important roles in Roane history. . . ." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee]

   He married Phoebe Nicks, 6 Aug 1754, in Guilford Co., NC. Born, 8 Jun 1738. Died, 1811, in Guilford Co., NC. Burial in Brashear Cem., Sugar Grove Val., Roane Co., TN. "Robert Samuel Brashear's wife, Phoebe, died in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was buried there. An almost unbelievable event followed. In December 1815, Robert Samuel dispatched his 21-year old grandson, Robert Samuel Gilliland, with two horses to Greensboro to disinter Phoebe's body and bring it to Sugar Grove Valley for re-burial. The task covered a period of 36 days. Details are verified by documents." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee] Children:

   1. Philip[2] Brashear. Born, 17 Dec 1755, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, before 1812, in Roane Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "We know very little about Philip.... He served in the Revolutionary War, from Guilford Co., NC. He was apparently with the clan in Sullivan Co., TN, c1780-1785, where he apparently married. He lived near his father at the time of the 1790 census, in the Ninety-Six District, pendleton Co., SC (p. 84, col 3, line 50), when he had a wife and two daughters. He moved to the Clinch area with his father c1792-4, where he is on several tax and jury lists." Children may be Minerva Brashear and Mary Elizabeth Brashear who married Peter Cattron (Kettenring).
   2. Margaret Brashear. Born, 27 Feb 1758, in Guilford Co., NC.
   3. Isaac Brashear.
   4. Samuel Brashear. Born, 6 Aug 1763, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 25 Dec 1826, in Sullivan Co., TN. He married Margaret Eakin, 25 Feb 1786. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes than Samuel Brashear "participated in the American revolution and the Indian Wars of the frontier that lasted until 1794; in these wars, her rose to the position ofleadership, being comissioned a Captain in the Tennessee Militia of the "territory of the United states of America South of the River Ohio.... "Samuel and Margaret spent most of their lives on the 300-acre farm which his father, Robert Samuel Brashear, had staked out on Timberlake Branch of Reedy Creek, a tributary of the Holston River." Samuel's eight children were named Margaret, Sampson, Robert S., Isaac, James N., Phoebe, John, and Ezekial.
   5. Phoebe Brashear. Born, 8 Jul 1768, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 1834. She married, first, Stephen Rice, 1786. She married, second, Nathaniel Mason, 9 Jul 1801, in Roane Co., TN. It is not know if Phoebe Brashear had children.
   6. Margaret (Peggy) Brashear. Born, 12 Dec 1768, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, before 1805, in Cumberland Co., KY?. She married Alexander W. Mahan, before 1793. Peggy Brasher and her husband Alexander Mahan lived in the Pendleton District (Anderon Co.), SC; in Poplar Creek (now in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN), and Cumberland Co., KY, where Peggy probably died. Her husband returned to Roane Co., TN, where he remarried, before moving to Rhea Co., TN.
   7. Rebecca Brashear.
   8. Nancy Brashear. Born, 11 May 1773, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 12 Jul 1850, in Roane Co., TN. She married Zaccheus Roberts, 11 Dec 1788, in SC. Nancy Brashear's family lived on the Clinch River in Roane Co., TN.
   9. Mary (Polly) Brashear. Born, 13 Mar 1776, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 1819, in Roane Co., TN. She married, first, Robert Gilliland. She married, second, Daniel Mason, 6 Mar 1797. Polly Brashear's family lived on the north bank of the Clinch River in Roane County, TN.
   10. Elizabeth Brashear. Born, circa 1778, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, circa 1816. Resided: 1815, in Giles Co., TN. She married Jeremiah Satterfield, circa 1794. Elizabeth Brashear and her family lived on Georges Creek near the Saluda River in the Pendleton District of SC.
   11. Bazzel Brashear. Born, 8 May 1781, in Sullivan Co., TN. Died, 10 Aug 1826, in Roane Co., TN. He married Margaret (Peggy) Horton, 3 Aug 1800.

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2. Isaac[2] Brashear (Robert Samuel, 1). Born, 23 Oct 1760, in NC. Died, 25 Jul 1833, in Perry Co., TN. Isaac Brashear was the son of Robert S. Brashear (1731-1815) and Phoebe Nicks (1738-1811) of Roane County, Tennessee. "Isaac Brashear was born October 23, 1760 in North Carolina, and died in Perry County, Tennessee before September 19, 1833. Much of Isaac's life can be documented, but tantalizing portions are yet to be proven. Strong indications have been found by many diligent researchers that he may have had as many as ten children some of whom established outstanding records in other states. "Isaac probably served in the Rev. War (no record). On April 1, 1793, Isaac bought (Sullivan Book 2, p. 601) from his father 100 acres on Reedy Creek-Holston River adjoining his brother Capt. Samuel, and apparently remained on this farm while his parents and the clan were in South Carolina. Isaac joined his parents in Roane before 1801, and is listed in the Roane 1802 militia. In 1807, Isaac bought from John McClellan 100 acres of Clinch bottom land near his father's homeplace. He was a slaveholder (B, p. 127). In 1813 he bought (D, p. 241) 274 acres from his father, but in 1814, deeded (D, p. 391) the same tract back to his father. In 1823, Isaac (of Perry County) sold (F, p. 154) his farm in Roane to Jesse Galloway. Isaac's name appears often in Roane and Perry County records. His wife's name is unknown. His "speculative children" include: 1. Zara, 2. John, 3. Robert, 4. Sarah, 5. Walter, 6. Absalom, 7. Elizabeth, 8. Samuel, 9. Jesse, 10. Zadoc. A Roane Court case indicates that Isaac died in Perry County, Tennessee between March and September 1833." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee]

   He married, first, Unknown. Charles brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Isaac's wife (or wives) is (are) unknown. he had nine children, five in a matter of about six years; then there is a gap of about seven years, then he had four more children rapidly. It looks to me like he had two wives." Children:

   1. John[3] Brashears.
   2. Robert B. Brashears. Born, 5 Jan 1787, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 26 Aug 1852, in Lawrence Co., TN. Burial in Richardson Cem., Lawrence Co., TN. He married Sarah R. Hankins, daughter of Joseph Hankins and Kizeriah.
   3. Sarah (Sally) Brashears.
   4. Walter Brashears.
   5. Elizabeth (Betsy) Brashears. Born, circa 1793, in TN. She married Hugh Crumblis (Crombly) in Roane Co., TN.

   He married, second, Unknown. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CVA, writes: "I think (cannot prove yet) that the second wife was a Cherokee girl from the Clinch area. Circumstantial evidence includes: two of his sons from the second group were associated with Indian families: Samule m.1. in Roane, Hannah Tuten (the Tuten family have been documented as part Cherokee); Zadock, the youngest, married a Cherokee girl and took up land in Arkansas in the area where some of the Eastern Cherokee had been moved." Children:

   1. Samuel Brashers.
   2. Absalom Brashears. Born, 20 Dec 1799. Died, circa 1847. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. He married Unknown, circa 1809. Census figures for Absalom Brasher. Perry County 1830: 111011-20001; Perry County 1840: 101101-212001. No listing in 1850 in Tennessee. The entire family of Absalom Brashears seems to have left Tennessee before 1850.
   3. Jesse Brashears.
   4. Zadoc Brashears. Born, circa 1805. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census figures for Zadoc Brashears, Perry County, TN, 1830: 00001-31001; Johnson Co., AR, 1840: 110001-013101. (There is another Zadoc Brashear in Perry Co., TN, in 1840: 00100001-10142001.) His name may have been Zedekiah. One of his nephews, a son of John, appears alternately as Zedekiah and Zadoc in later censes.

   He married, third, an unknown woman. Children:

   1. ????? Brashears.

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3. Rebecca[2] Brashear (Robert Samuel, 1). Born, 9 Jan 1771. Died, 1859, in Roane Co., TN. Burial in Roberts Cem., Roane Co., TN (destroyed).

   She married Elias Roberts, circa 1786, in SC. Died, Sep 1806, in Roane Co., TN. Burial in Roberts Cem., Roane Co., TN (destroyed). "Elias Roberts was a member of the Brashear clan by marriage. Although public records contain much information concerning Elias and his family, little

   is known of his early life despite many years of intensive research. He married (probably in South Carolina in late 1786) Rebecca Brashear (1771-1859). In 1793 Elias and Rebecca sold two plantations located at the mouth of George's creek near Greenville, South Carolina, and came to Roane County with her father in 1794. After helping the clan to clear land, build mills, etc., Elias leased and occupied before 1798 a 500-acre tract astride Poplar Creek at the present Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant site. On June 4, 1799, Elias bought (E, p. 306) this 500-acre tract from Stockley Donelson. Specimen of Elias' handwriting indicate that he was an educated man. He was young enough (under 50) to be enrolled in the Roane 1802 militia. In september of 1806, he died from an unknown cause. He had been living long enough to prove his industriousness, and as proof of his virility, by 1806, he had become the father of ten living children." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee] Children:

   1. Edward C.[3] Roberts. Born, circa 1787, in SC. Died, 5 Sep 1841. He married Susan Ballard, 1 Sep 1812, in Roane Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Edward was a volunteer in captain White's Co. of the regiment of TN Militia commanded by Col. John Brown in the war with the Cherokee Indians. He volunteer at Kingston, TN Sept 30, 1813, and was honorably discharged at Kingston on Dec. 19, 1813. he served at least one term as a constable in Roane Co., TN. He is on the 1821 Militia roll for Capt. Johnson's Company...."
   2. Robert Samuel Roberts.
   3. Rachael Roberts. Born, circa 1792, in SC. Died, after 1856.
   4. Phillip Roberts. Born, 1 Mar 1794, in SC. Died, 1874, in Roane Co., TN. Phillip Roberts never married.
   5. John C. Roberts. Born, 3 Mar 1795, in Roane Co., TN. Died, Apr 1873. He married Elizabeth Blackwell, 1816.
   6. Bazzel Roberts. Born, 1797, in Roane Co., TN. Died, after 1850. Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., TN.
   7. Elizabeth Roberts.
   8. Elijah Roberts. Born, circa 1801, in Roane Co., TN. Died, after 1858. Elijah Roberts lived on Poplar Creek in Roane Co., TN.
   9. Phoebe Roberts. Born, circa 1803, in Roane Co., TN. Died, before 1854. She married John Nesmith, 2 Jan 1824, in Roane Co., TN. Phoebe Roberts and her family are believed to have moved to Alabama.
   10. Mary (Polly) Roberts. Born, 1804, in Roane Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., TN. She married William Erwin, 15 May 1823.

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4. John[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, circa 1786, in Sullivan Co., TN. Died, circa 1853, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census figures for John Brashears. 1830, Perry County: 0012001-000001; Perry County 1840: 00001001-20021.

   He married Charity Bradley. License, 11 Aug 1806, in Roane Co., TN. Born, circa 1788, in NC. Died, after 1870. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Isaac (Newton?)[4] Brashears.
   2. Elizabeth Brashears.
   3. Zedekiah (Zeddoc) Brashears.
   4. Samuel Brashears.
   5. Absolum Brashears.
5. Sarah (Sally)[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, 16 Oct 1788. Died, 23 May 1874. Birth(2): 10 Oct 1788.

   She married John B. Rice, 12 Dec 1815, in Roane Co., TN. Born, 2 Oct 1785. Died, 5 Dec 1872. Children:

   1. Eliza Jane[4] Rice. Born, 26 Oct 1816. Died, 18 Dec 1859. She married William Johnson.
   2. Isaac Columbus Rice. Born, 17 Oct 1819. Died, Mar 1892. He married Mary Jane Caudle.
   3. Pheba Rice. Born, circa 1821. Died, 5 Oct 1821. Burial in Roane Co., TN.
   4. Pheba Hiattia Rice. Born, 5 Nov 1822. Died, 27 May 1824.
   5. Ethelinda Rice. Born, 12 Jul 1827. Died, 2 May 1900. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Isaac Elias Brasher (22), before 1860.
   6. Amanda Caroline Rice.
   7. Stephen Rice. Born, circa 1831. Died, 21 Jun 1832. Burial in Roane Co., TN.
6. Walter[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, circa 1790. Died, 4 Oct 1837. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Walter Brashers went to Lawrence Co., TN, before moving to Perry Co., TN. Census figures for Walter Brashears, Perry County, 1830: 111201-22001.

   He married Elizabeth Roberts (11), 5 Dec 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Marriage(2): 13 Dec 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Children:

   1. Robert Samuel[4] Brashears.
   2. Hannah Brashers.
   3. Mary Jane Brashears.
   4. Philip R. Brasher.
   5. Isaac Elias Brasher.
   6. Permelia E. Brasher.
   7. Absalom E. Brashears. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
   8. Jesse W. Brashears.

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7. Samuel[3] Brashers (Isaac, 2). Born, 16 Mar 1798, in NC. Died, 26 Sep 1865. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census figures for Samuel Brashears. Perry County, 1830: 130001-112001; Perry County, 1840: 1102001-1210001.

   He married, first, Hannah Tooten, 29 Feb 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Born, before 1800. Died, 16 Oct 1840. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Children:

   1. Elizabeth (also Isabella)[4] Brashers.
   2. Elender Brashers. Born, 13 Jan 1819. Died, 13 Sep 1840. She married Unknown Rushing.
   3. Isaac Brashers.
   4. Zachariah Brashers. Born, 28 May 1823. Died, 16 Oct 1840.
   5. John (Esquire) Brasher.
   6. Hizier M. Brashers. Born, 26 Feb 1827.
   7. Wiley T. Brashears.
   8. Mary Brashers. Born, 8 Feb 1831.
   9. Lavinia Brashers. Born, 29 May 1833. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
   10. Hannah Eveline Brashers. Born, 11 May 1836. Died, 5 Aug 1905. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. In the 1900 census she was living in the household of her nephew Philip R. Brasher.
   11. Samuel Jasper Brashers. Born, 16 Aug 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. He married M.

   He married, second, Nancy Barber, circa 1843. Born, 26 Jan 1810, in NC. Died, 9 Sep 1883. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. James N. Brashers. Born, 1 Jun 1842. Died, 17 Apr 1845.
   2. Sarah Carlin Brashers.
   3. Jefferson P. Brashers.
   4. Martin V. Brasher.
   5. Benjamin F. Brashers. Born, 12 Apr 1850. Died, 30 Jan 1852. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 32 xvii. William Riley Brasher.

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8. Jesse[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, circa 1800, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 31 Mar 1855, in Johnson Co., AR. Resided: after 1833, in Johnson Co., AR.

   He married Lucy Ellis Davis, daughter of Edward Davis, circa 1820. Born, circa 1800, in TN. Children:

   1. Mary Jane[4] Brashears. Born, circa 1824, in TN. Census: 1850, in Johnson Co., AR. She married William Armstrong, before 1840.
   2. Amanda T. (Mandy) Brashears. Born, circa 1826, in TN. Resided: after 1863, in Northeast TX. She married, first, Robert Baskins, son of William H. Baskin and Rebecca Belt, circa 1844. She married, second, Timothy Cade.
   3. Isaac Edward Brashears. Born, circa 1828, in Roane Co., TN. Died, before 1863, in IL. He married Amanda T. Porter, daughter of Thomas Brantley Porter and Mary Covington, circa 1850. Isaac Brashears died in a smallpox epidemic while moving his family to IL to escape the war. His wife, also stricken, recovered and she and the children returned to Johnson Co. AR.
   4. Rachel Ellender Brashears. Born, circa 1831, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 1870, in AR. She married Willis D. Hayes, circa 1851.
   5. Margaret Permelia Brashears. Born, circa 1833, in Johnson Co., AR. Died, 25 Dec 1867. She married George McKee, 7 Oct 1855.
   6. Lucy Malinda Brashears. Born, circa 1835, in AR. Died, circa 1917, in Clarkswille, Johnson Co., AR. She married Elisha Meers, 28 Sep 1858.
   7. Nancy Tabitha Cunie Brashears. Born, circa 1838, in AR. She married Robert Crockett Laster, son of Samuel Harrison Laster and Nancy Smith.
9. ?????[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). This dummy record does not represent a child of Isaac Brashear but rather serves as a point to reference other Brashears who appear in the censes of Perry and Decatur Counties but cannot be assigned by names or ages to a specific descent from Isaac in Perry County.

   He married an unknown woman. Children:

   1. John R.[4] Brashears. Born, circa 1809. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census figures for John R. Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 000001-00001.
   2. Jesse Brashears. Born, circa 1815. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census record for Jesse Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 10001-00001. He could be the son of Absalom, Walter, or John.
   3. J. Brashears. Born, circa 1815. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census record for J. Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 11001-110001. He could be a son of Absalom, Walter, or John.
   4. John C. Brashears. Born, circa 1826. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Unknown. This John appears in the 1860 census for Decatur County. He does not match any of the Johns listed in the 1850 census.
   5. John L. Brashears.

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10. Robert Samuel[3] Roberts. Born, 1789, in Pickens Co., SC. Died, 13 Feb 1873, in Roane Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: Robert Samuel Roberts volunteered for military service in the War of 1812. he enrolled in capt. John Mckamey's Company Nov. 13, 1814 at Washington, Rhea Co., TN. Her served as Sergeant in the 5th TN Militia, and was honorably discharged at Kingston, TN on May 15, 1815. In 1821 Robert Samuel is listed on the Militia Rolls in Capt. johnson's Company, as are his brothers Edward C. and Phillip."

    He married Margaret Gardner, Jul 1813. Born, 1795. Died, 1884. Children:

    1. John Jackson[4] Roberts. Born, 25 Sep 1814. He married Nancy E. Gammon.
    2. Jane Roberts. Born, 2 Sep 1816. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. In 1850 Jane Roberts (age 34) was living in the household of her brother Houston Roberts.
    3. Elizabeth Roberts. Born, 7 Jun 1818. She married Wesley Crow.
    4. Houston A. Roberts.
    5. Mary Ann (Polly) Roberts. Born, 2 Mar 1822. She married William Gillis Dickey.
    6. Martha Roberts. Born, 20 Mar 1824. She married Robert Voiles.
    7. Rachel Roberts. Born, 20 Apr 1826. She married Nathaniel Martin.
    8. James Gardner Roberts. Born, 22 Aug 1828. He married, first, Louisa D. Edwards. He married, second, Elizabeth T. Adkisson.
    9. Eli Roberts. Born, 22 Aug 1830, in Roane Co., TN. Died, before 1880, in Hunt Co., TX. He married Margaret Ann Hagler, 3 Feb 1848, in Roane Co., TN.
    10. Benjamin Franklin Roberts. Born, 12 Aug 1832. Died, 18 May 1918. He married, first, Sarah Jane Brashears. He married, second, Caroline Gardner.
    11. William Monroe Roberts. Born, 27 Aug 1834. He married, first, Nancy Green Silvey. He married, second, Sarah Scarbrough.
    12. Rebecca Adaline Roberts. Born, 27 Aug 1836. Died, 10 Mar 1924. She married Smith Temple Burns.
    13. Edward Carroll Roberts. Born, 13 Dec 1837. Died, 23 Dec 1909. He married Harriett Coffer.

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11. Elizabeth[3] Roberts. Born, circa 1799. Died, after 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Elizabeth figures in many land transactions in Decatur Co. as a fairly well-to-do widow; she got two land grants there as a result of Walter's service in the War of 1812, and in 1855, sho donated two acres for the establishment of Gray's chapel (methodist), near Bath Springs.

    She married Walter Brashears (6).

12. Isaac (Newton?)[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1808, in TN. Died, 1892. Burial in Friendship Cem., Chester Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Isaac (newton?) Brasheras...was born about 1808, when his father was living in Roane County, Tenn, and died in 1893, at about the age of 84-5, according to his grandson, Charles Thamer Brasher..., who thought his grandfather's middle name was Newton. He lived most of his life in decatur County, had lived some years of his old age with a daughter in the Texarkana area, but returned to Chester County, Tenn, and lived with his son charles Riddle Brashears, until he died." Census figures for Isaac Brashears. Perry County, 1830: 22011-02001. No listing in 1840 in Tennessee.

    He married Elizabeth Wyatt, daughter of Abraham Wyatt and Lavinia Massingale. Born, circa 1802. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Kissia[5] Brashers.
    2. John L. Brashers.
    3. Abraham D. Brashers.
    4. Charles Riddle Brasher.
    5. Almm James Brashears. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Elizabeth.
    6. William Pitt Brashears.
    7. Charity Elizabeth Brashears. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Amanda M. Brashears. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

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13. Elizabeth[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1808, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Wyatt, son of Abraham Wyatt and Lavinia Massingale. Born, circa 1807, in TN. Children:

    1. Mary E.[5] Wyatt. Born, circa 1842, in TN.
14. Zedekiah (Zeddoc)[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1814, in TN. Died, after 1880. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Sophia. Born, circa 1814, in NC. Died, circa 1875. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charity J.[5] Brashears.
    2. John D. Brashears. Born, circa 1834. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Samuel D. Brasher. Born, 11 Apr 1836. Died, 7 Dec 1900. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Sarah Frances.
    4. Margaret E. Brashears. Born, circa 1838. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Nancy R. Brashears.
    6. Rachael C. Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. James N. Brashears. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Sophia A. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. Mary E. Brashears. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. She married W. D. Baker, 4 Dec 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
15. Samuel[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1814. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Laborer. Census record for Samuel Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 00001-00001. He could be the son of Walter or John.

    He married Darcus Davis, circa 1844. Born, circa 1825, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Darcus might be the second wife of Samuel Brashears because she is younger than the female in the household of Samuel Brashears in 1840. Children:

    1. William T.[5] Brashears. Born, 20 Nov 1844, in Dunbar, DCecatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1912, in Sharp Co., AR.
    2. Mary Brashears. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Elizabeth Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. J. L. S. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. M. J. Brashears. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. N. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. C. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. S. C. Brashears. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.

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16. Absolum[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1817. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Malinda Davis, circa 1841. Born, circa 1818. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Eliza A.[5] Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. John M. Brashears. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Mary A. Brashears. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. George W. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Nancy E. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Malissa Ellen Brashears.
    7. William Carroll Brasher.
    8. S. R. Brashears. Born, circa 1857. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. W. L. Brashears. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
17. Amanda Caroline[4] Rice. Born, 3 Oct 1830. Died, 20 Jan 1900. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cem., Henderson Co., TN (unmarked).

    She married William Lewis McKenzie, 7 Jun 1845, in Roane Co., TN. Born, 16 May 1824. Died, 29 Jun 1901. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. John U.[5] McKenzie. Born, 19 Sep 1848. Died, 28 Aug 1929. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    2. James Elias McKenzie. Born, 28 May 1853, in Scotts Hill, TN. Died, 6 Sep 1944, in Manassa, CO. He married, first, Mary Francis Reed, 3 Oct 1872, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, second, Anna Tanner, 11 Aug 1921, in Manassa, CO.
    3. Sarah Lucinda McKenzie. Born, circa 1855.
    4. Louis H. McKenzie. Born, 11 Sep 1861. Died, 20 Jun 1947.
    5. Emily Jane McKenzie. Born, 16 Jul 1866, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 10 Jun 1945. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Bob Horton.
    6. Ellender N. McKenzie. Born, 29 Jan 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, Dec 1950, in McKenzie, Carroll Co., TN. She married John W. Phillips, 8 Feb 1887, in Henderson Co., TN.
    7. Elizabeth Ann McKenzie.
    8. Mary McKenzie.

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18. Robert Samuel[4] Brashears (Walter, 6). Born, circa 1818, in TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Census figures for Robert S. Brasher, Perry County, 1840: 10001-11001.

    He married Elizabeth. Born, circa 1818. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ruth E.[5] Brashears. Born, circa 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Robert W. Brashears. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Robert W. Brashear was a corporal in Company E., 6th Tennessee Cavalry, U.S. Army during the Civil War.
    3. Penelope Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Almeda Brashears. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Etha S. Brashears. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Rebecca A. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Tennessee Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. B. M. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. T. J. Brashears. Born, circa 1852. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. F. M. Brashears. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. P. W. Brashears. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
19. Hannah[4] Brashers (Walter, 6). Born, circa 1820. Died, before 1850.

    She married William R. Rushing, son of Elijah Rushing and Unknown, circa 1835. Born, circa 1814. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Natchitoches Par, LA. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

    1. Elizabeth Ellender[5] Rushing. Born, 7 Jan 1837, in TN. Died, 31 May 1878. Burial in Eden Cem., Nacogdoches Co., TX. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Artentious Stinson. I have never been sure if there were two daughters one named Eliza and one named Elizabeth in the household of William Rushing in 1850 or if this was some sort of census taker error. I am assuming that Elizabeth Ellender was the Elizabeth age 12 in the 1850 census rather than the Eliza age 13.
    2. Burrell Philip Rushing. Born, circa 1840, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Navarro Co., TX. He married Martha Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton (Hambleton) and Caroline Rushing, 1 Oct 1865, in Navarro Co., TX.
    3. Sarah C. Rushing. Born, circa 1845, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Natchitoches Par, LA. She married R. A. Bessant.
    4. Jesse Lowry Rushing.

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20. Mary Jane[4] Brashears (Walter, 6). Born, 7 Aug 1821, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 1 Nov 1921, in Bergman, Boone Co., AR. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Perry Rushing, son of D. M. (Daniel??) Rushing. Born, 18 Mar 1818, in Anson Co., NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. James Perry Rushing is said to have died of malaria leaving his wife with young children to raise. Children:

    1. Rachel Caroline[5] Rushing. Born, 11 Nov 1839, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Elijah L. B. Moody.
    2. Joel Perry Rushing.
    3. Permelia Jane Rushing. Born, 19 Jan 1842, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 13 Feb 1904. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Clement T./J. Murphy.
    4. Rebecca Ann Rushing. Born, Aug 1844, in TN. Died, 2 Jan 1918. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married George Morgan.
    5. Daniel Elias Rushing. Born, circa 1847, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Oct 1927. Birth(2): Sep 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Nancy Susannah Gill.
    6. Frances Elizabeth Rushing. Born, 11 May 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
21. Philip R.[4] Brasher (Walter, 6). Born, 31 Dec 1825. Died, 8 May 1891. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Arie B. (Ora) Russell, circa 1860. Born, 29 May 1847. Died, 17 Apr 1925. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Arie B. (Ora) Russell married Philip R. Brasher in 1860 when she was 13 and he was 35. Their first child was not born until after Philip returned from fighting in the Civil War. Ora always called her husband "Mr. Brasher." Children:

    1. Willie A.[5] Brasher.
    2. Walter Jesse Brasher.
    3. Robert Adylott Brasher.
22. Isaac Elias[4] Brasher (Walter, 6). Born, 29 Jan 1826. Died, 18 May 1887. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. The following is a letter written by Isaac Brasher to his father-in-law Burrell Rushing. The original letter is in the posession of Margarett Alexander, Decaturville, Tennessee. October 9th 1860 Haywood County Tennessee Dear Father and Mother and Brother and Sisters I take my pen in hand to let you know that we are well Hoping this finds you all well after I come from debates I had some chiks But Have [unreadable word] them now. I enjoy my trip very well the family Coneckion has him very well this fall But tha are all giten better now Crops is sorry in this part of the Country we have sold some Cotton we got 7 and 1/2 cent we dont expect to live Where we now live next we have rented this land in Obion County we expect to move as quickly as we get our Crops in. I want you to rit to us if you have herd any thin of Brother dick. I have nothing of importance to rait I warn you to rit evry Chance direct yor leters to Canton Station Obion County Nothing more at prisen only Remining youre Dear Son Isic Brashars. To B. Rushing

    He married, first, Elizabeth Rushing, daughter of Burrell Rushing and Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, before 1850. Born, circa 1825. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Walter[5] Brashear.

    He married, second, Ethelinda Rice, before 1860. Born, 12 Jul 1827. Died, 2 May 1900. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

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23. Permelia E.[4] Brasher (Walter, 6). Born, 7 Nov 1829, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 4 Dec 1887.

    She married Houston A. Roberts (34).

24. Jesse W.[4] Brashears (Walter, 6). Born, 31 Mar 1834. Died, 19 Nov 1892. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Martha B. White, daughter of Albert White and Martha Rushing, circa 1860. Born, 15 Mar 1843. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. The wife on Jesse W. Brashears is known to have been Martha White. Her birth year is estimated from later censes as circa 1844. A very good fit would be Martha, daughter of Albert White and Martha Rushing. Martha White, daughter of Albert, is listed as age 4 in the 1850 census. No other Martha White in the 1850 census is near the correct age. The fit is good geographically also. Descendants of Jesse W. Brashears lived in the Decatur County communities of Crawford and Peace Chapel near Scotts Hill as well as in Scotts Hill itself. The Albert White family lived just to the west in Henderson Co. in Scotts Hill. Children:

    1. Fredona E.[5] Brasher.
    2. David W. Brasher. Born, 4 May 1864, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that David W. Brasher died of tuberculosis and that he never married.
    3. Joel Elias (Jack) Brasher.
    4. Elijah Walter Brasher. Born, 8 Oct 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Walter Brasher never married.
    5. Arrie B. Brasher. Born, 8 Oct 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, circa 1896. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jim Wylie. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that she had seven children.
    6. Phillip Logan Brasher.
    7. Minnie A. Brasher.
    8. Delia M. Brasher. Born, 6 Apr 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Delia died in her teens, not married.
    9. Askin Brasher. Born, 31 Jul 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Jul 1885.
    10. Bettie E. Brashear. Born, 13 Jan 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Oct 1901. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charlie Morgan. License, 18 Sep 1901, in Decatur Co., TN.

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25. Elizabeth (also Isabella)[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 28 Jan 1817. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Elihu P. Langston. Born, 12 Apr 1812. Died, 6 Sep 1844. Children:

    1. Martha E.[5] Langston. Born, 24 Jan 1837.
    2. Hannah J. Langston. Born, 10 Dec 1838. Died, 27 Dec 1838.
    3. Samuel B. Langston. Born, 5 Feb 1840.
    4. Mark T. Langston.
    5. Mary Elihu Langston. Born, 7 Feb 1845.
26. Isaac[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 24 Apr 1821. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Laborer. The names and ages of the wife and children for John in 1860 match those of the wife and children of Isaac in 1850.

    He married Frances, circa 1840. Born, circa 1823. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Hannah[5] Brashears.
    2. Samuel J. Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Lavinia J. Brashears. Born, circa 1846. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Malissa Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. S. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1851. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. R. T. Brashears. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. M. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1858. Died, circa 1882. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Daniel W. McCall, 14 Nov 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
27. John (Esquire)[4] Brasher (Samuel, 7). Born, 10 Apr 1825. Died, circa 1905. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Kizziah Orr. Born, circa 1827. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James K. Polk[5] Brashears.
    2. Polly J. Brashears.
    3. H. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1860.
    4. Isaac L. Brasher.
    5. John E. (Elder) Brasher.
    6. Rachel C. Brasher. Born, 1856. Died, 1907. Burial in Ivey Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Carson M. Ivey, son of Phillip Ivey and Nancy, 31 Jan 1875, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Philip R. Brasher.
    8. Sarah Elizabeth (Liz) Brasher.
    9. Vianna Brasher. Born, circa 1861. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Linentine Brasher. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Elentine Brasher.
    12. Rebecca Ann (Becky) Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

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28. Wiley T.[4] Brashears (Samuel, 7). Born, 9 May 1829, in Perry Co., TN. Burial in Crowley's Ridge, Greene Co., AR. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Greene Co., AR. Occupation: Farmer. W. T. Brashers was a trustee at the founding of Gray's Chapel Methodist Church in 1855.

    He married Delilah (Crawford?). Born, circa 1825. Burial in Crowley's Ridge, Greene Co., AR. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Crawford[5] Brashears. Born, 13 Apr 1847, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Jun 1913, in Sayre, Beckham Co., OK. Burial in Sayer, Beckham Co., OK. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Rebecca Jane Hawkins, daughter of Peter William Hawkins and Isabell Taylor, 3 Sep 1867, in Dyer Co., TN.
    2. Aramelia J. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Rebecca A. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Philip J. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
29. Sarah Carlin[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 28 Sep 1843. Died, 3 May 1877. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Edwards. Born, circa 1829. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Nancy L. A.[5] Edwards. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Mary E. Edwards. Born, circa 1861. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married C. F. McDonald, 3 Sep 1879, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Martha J. Edwards. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Elizabeth Edwards. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. John J. Edwards.
    6. Sarah C. Edwards. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Elentine Edwards. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

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30. Jefferson P.[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 18 Oct 1846. Died, after 1920. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Ann, circa 1866. Born, 18 Apr 1845. Died, 11 Nov 1913. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Eliza J.[5] Brasher. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married A. C. Holland, 14 Jan 1891, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. William Samuel Brasher.
    3. Anna E. Brasher.
    4. Nancy L. E. Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. James A. Brasher.
    6. Mary C. Brasher.
    7. Lucy A. Brasher. Born, 7 Jul 1876. Died, 17 Aug 1929. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. John W. Brasher.
    9. Daughter Brasher. Born, 1880. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Victory C. Brasher. Born, Apr 1883. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Jessie H. Brasher. Born, 30 Sep 1885. Died, 13 Sep 1900. Burial in Red Walnut Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    12. Martha Brasher. Born, circa 1891. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
31. Martin V.[4] Brasher (Samuel, 7). Born, 12 May 1848. Died, 4 Jul 1908. Birth(2): 14 May 1848. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Malinda C. (Linda) Orr, circa 1869. Born, 22 Nov 1851. Died, 11 Mar 1920. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William R. (Willie)[5] Brasher.
    2. Mary E. Brasher.
    3. Cora Ella Brasher. Born, 12 Nov 1875. Died, 6 Feb 1899. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married W. B. Keeton, 27 Mar 1890, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Perry H. Brasher.
    5. Maggie Brasher. Born, after 1880. Died, 1909. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married William Johnson. License, 8 Dec 1898, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Ellison Clevon Brasher.
    7. Myrtle Brasher. Born, Aug 1888. Died, 1917. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Lafayette Montgomery, son of Robert J. Montgomery and Martha A. Walker, 18 Dec 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Benjamin Martin (Ben) Brasher.

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32. William Riley[4] Brasher (Samuel, 7). Born, 9 Nov 1851. Died, 13 Dec 1927. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Elizabeth James, 5 Aug 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Jan 1852. Died, 16 Jan 1920. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Adams[5] Brasher.
    2. James Martin Brasher.
    3. William Walter Brasher.
    4. Mary Lucinda (Cindy) Brasher. Born, 15 Nov 1877. Died, 26 Oct 1900. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John W. Presley, 18 Sep 1898, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Thomas H. Brasher.
    6. Samuel David Brasher. Born, 13 Oct 1880. Died, 5 Aug 1881. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Joseph Brasher. Born, 4 Oct 1883. Died, 11 Oct 1883. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Riley Arthur Brasher.
    9. L. Dora Brasher. Born, 20 Sep 1889. Died, 4 Apr 1928. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jonathan E. (John) Kindle, son of Lewis Kindle and Lucy Ann Fisher, 21 Oct 1917, in Decatur Co., TN.
33. John L.[4] Brashears (?????, 9). Born, 18 Mar 1828, in TN. Baptism: 8 Nov 1857. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Tanner. The following document was preserved among the papers of Leroy P. Moore. Why Leroy P. Moore had it is unclear. It is tltled "A Ballot to B. W. Jones" by J. L. Brashers and is folded as a letter addressed to B. W. Jones. It is a variant of a hymn. O ye young ye gay ye proud/You must die and wear the shroud/Time will rob you of your bloom/Death will drag you to the tomb Then you'll cry and want to be/happy in eternity Will you go to heaven or hell/One you must and there to dwell/Christ will come and quickly too/I must meet him so must you Then you'll cry and want to be/happy in eternity The white throne will soon appear/All the world must then draw near/Sinners will be driven down/Saints will wear the starry crown Then you'll cry and want to be/happy in eternity John L. Brashers Was bornned March the 18th 1828/Was married July the 9th 1846/Was Baptised Nov the 8th 1857

    He married Martha, 9 Jul 1846. Born, circa 1829. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Isaac E.[5] Brashears. Born, circa 1848. Resided: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Solomon A. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Resided: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. G. M. Brashears. Born, circa 1851. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. William C. Brashears.
    5. C. T. Brashears. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. N. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. C. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1857. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. M. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1859. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.

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34. Houston A.[4] Roberts (Robert Samuel, 10). Born, 18 May 1820, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 10 Dec 1893. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Permelia E. Brasher (23), 31 Dec 1845. Children:

    1. Robert S. W.[5] Roberts. Born, 15 Mar 1848. Died, 14 Apr 1863.
    2. Phillip Franklin Roberts. Born, 5 Mar 1852. Died, 14 Mar 1906. He married Virginia R. Currin.
    3. James Monroe Roberts.
    4. Jesse Lafayette Roberts. Born, 20 Apr 1857. Died, 25 Mar 1863.
    5. Martha Jane Roberts. Born, 19 Dec 1860. Died, 10 Apr 1941. She married Thomas Brawley, 12 Oct 1879, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Bettie Permelia Roberts.
35. Kissia[5] Brashers (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, 26 Feb 1827, in TN. Died, 17 May 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Absalon (App) Adkisson, son of Joseph Adkisson and Sarah Elender Brashears, 22 Mar 1842, in Perry Co., TN. Born, 1 Sep 1823, in TN. Died, 20 Aug 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mary Elizabeth[6] Adkisson.
    2. Isaac Samuel Adkisson.
    3. Nancy Elender Adkisson. Born, 5 Mar 1848, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Jul 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Sarah A. Adkisson. Born, 31 Jan 1858, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Joseph William Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Absalon (App) Lefat Adkisson.
    7. James Monroe Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Gidey Branton Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Jun 1868, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. John Anderson Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 Aug 1868, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Kissia Angerbell Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Apr 1881, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Thomas Leonard Adkisson. Born, 18 Jun 1862, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Oct 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    12. Emily Joan (Emma) Adkisson. Born, 8 Jun 1867, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1939. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. She married H. Dave Patterson, 14 Dec 1887, in Decatur Co., TN.
    13. David Carl Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN.

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36. John L.[5] Brashers (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, circa 1828, in TN. Died, circa 1880, in MO. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married, first, Martha Davis. Born, circa 1827, in Perry Co., TN. Died, circa 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Joseph S.[6] Brashears.
    2. Mary J. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Eveline Brashears. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Charles Brasher. Born, 22 Mar 1851, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Nellie Wyatt, after 1860.

37. Abraham D.[5] Brashers (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, 25 Nov 1829. Died, 28 Jul 1908. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. An obituary for B. B. Brasher lists A. D. Brasher's name as adam Brasher.

    He married Charlotte M. Christenberry. Born, 8 Sep 1844. Died, 14 May 1913. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. M. A.[6] Brashears. Born, 2 Feb 1860. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. M. A. Brashers died in infancy.
    2. John W. Brashers. Born, 24 Feb 1862. Died, 4 Jul 1892. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. John W. Brashers never married.
    3. Dolly T. P. T./Tennessee Brashers. Born, 18 Sep 1865. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. She married Joseph Williams.
    4. Connie M. I. N. Brashers. Born, 1 Sep 1872. Died, 10 Apr 1960. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. She married, first, Unknown Brown. She married, second, Unknown Abbey.
    5. Caledonia (Callie) Brashers. Born, 13 May 1876. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. She married Frank Tiffany.
    6. A. E. Clarence Brasher. Born, 22 Jun 1881. Died, 5 Apr 1907. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Clarence Brashers never married.
    7. Blise Birdy Brasher.

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38. Charles Riddle[5] Brasher (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, 17 Mar 1831. Died, 29 May 1909. Birth(2): 14 Mar 1830. Burial in Rocky Springs C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes "29th Tenn Inf. CSA."

    He married Margaret Catherine Wyatt, 24 Jul 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 May 1845. Died, 12 Jun 1916. Burial in Rocky Springs C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. Harry S.[6] Brashears. Born, circa 1871. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Bettie Brashears. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Robert A. Brashears. Born, Jul 1876. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN.
    4. Charles T. Brasher. Born, 30 Jun 1880. Died, 13 Sep 1974. Burial in Rocky Springs C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Madison Co., TN. He married Cora MacBee.
    5. Mary Lula Brashears. Born, Mar 1883. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Madison Co., TN.
39. William Pitt[5] Brashears (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, circa 1837, in MS. Occupation: Farmer. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "'Pitt' had two girls; died at Henderson or Jackson. May have been named Patrick, instead of Pitt??"

    He married Mary E., circa 1864. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mary S.[6] Brashear. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Genora Brashear. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Joseph A. Brashear. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Lucy E. Brashear. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.

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40. Charity J.[5] Brashears (Zedekiah (Zeddoc), 14). Born, circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married David Westin (also Weston). Born, circa 1831. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Z.[6] Western.
    2. Zadac Westin. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Charles Westin. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Robert P. Westin. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Charity J. Westin. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Sophia E. Weston. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
41. Nancy R.[5] Brashears (Zedekiah (Zeddoc), 14). Born, circa 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Unknown Price, circa 1864. Children:

    1. Mary A.[6] Price. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Darthula Price. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
42. Malissa Ellen[5] Brashears (Absolum, 16). Born, Aug 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Isaac L. Brasher (59).

43. William Carroll[5] Brasher (Absolum, 16). Born, 13 Apr 1854, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Apr 1913, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mary Louise Murphy, daughter of William Alfred Murphy and Linda Johnson, 1 Aug 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Nov 1866, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Feb 1917, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. Children:

    1. William W.[6] Brasher. Born, 28 Aug 1887. Died, 1974. He married, first, Anna Wyatt, 26 Dec 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Grace Terrel.
    2. Grover J. Brasher. Born, 6 Sep 1889. Died, 24 Oct 1946. He married Verdy French.
    3. Elmer E. Brasher. Born, 18 Jun 1891. Died, Jul 1910.
    4. John Else Brasher. Born, 27 Apr 1893. Died, 7 Feb 1960. He married Ila Hall.
    5. Nelson W. Brasher. Born, 10 Jul 1895. Died, 1 Apr 1917.
    6. Tilda E. (Lena) Brasher. Born, 23 Feb 1899. She married Francis Toten, 11 May 1920.
    7. Bartha Mae Brasher. Born, 6 Oct 1902. She married Pete Butler, 6 Nov 1915.
    8. Clyde Logan Brasher. Born, 13 Jan 1905, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1926, in MI. Occupation: Dairy. He married Dorothy Johanna Mester, daughter of Charles Mester and Emilie Dallmann, 4 Sep 1926, in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

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44. Jesse Lowry[5] Rushing. Born, circa 1845, in TN. Died, 10 Jul 1916, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Burial in Douglas Cem., Nacogdoches Co., TX. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Occupation: Farmer. Jesse L. Rushing served in Company I., 4th Louisiana Cavalry, C.S.A. He surrendered at New Orleans, May 26, 1865, and was paroled at Natchitoches, Louisiana, on June 15, 1865. He moved to Texas in 1866. He patented 160 acres of land in Nacogdoches Co., Texas, in 1880. His Texas Confederate pension is No. 31969. The death date for him and his wife come from the records of Cason Monk Funeral Home.

    He married Rachel A. Bentley, daughter of Willis Larkin Bentley and Ann Davis, 21 Sep 1871, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Born, circa 1851, in GA. Died, 20 Aug 1925, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Burial in Douglas Cem., Nacogdoches Co., TX. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Children:

    1. M. Viola[6] Rushing. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. She married William Parker, 6 May 1893, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    2. Nancy Julia Rushing. Born, circa 1877. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    3. Jesse J. C. Rushing. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    4. Minni Lee Rushing. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    5. Rosa Lee Rushing. Born, circa 1880. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
45. Joel Perry[5] Rushing. Born, 31 Aug 1841, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 18 Jun 1927. Burial in York Cem., Bergman, Boone Co., AR. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Joel P. Rushing enlisted in the Union Army in Company E, 6th Tenn. Cavalry, at Bethel, Tennessee, on September 18, 1862. He mustered out of service at Pulaski, Tennessee, on July 26, 1865. His military record describes him as age 21, 5'11" in height, and dark complexion.

    He married Mary Jane Gill. Born, 11 Jan 1847, in Wayne Co., TN. Died, 17 May 1926. Burial in York Cem., Bergman, Boone Co., AR. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Samuel[6] Rushing. Born, 11 Apr 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 Oct 1935. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1891, in Boone Co., AR. Resided: 1908, in Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., ID. He married Annie Elizabeth Timbrook.
    2. Daniel Monroe Rushing. Born, 11 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Nov 1923. He married, first, Dorcus Taylor, 1 Apr 1896. He married, second, Jessie Trout, 4 Dec 1904.
    3. Jesse Houston Rushing. Born, 20 Feb 1873, in MO. Died, 30 Apr 1938. He married Dorcus Willis, 25 Dec 1898.
    4. Frances Caroline (Carrie) Rushing. Born, 12 Mar 1876, in MO. Died, 28 Dec 1965. She married Blufford Guynn, 1905.
    5. George Osbund (Bud) Rushing. Born, 23 Aug 1878, in MO. Died, 14 Apr 1963. He married Ollie Seals, 10 Feb 1901.
    6. John Alexander Logan Rushing. Born, 29 Sep 1884, in Self, Boone Co., AR. Died, 9 May 1908. He married Nancy Jane Loretta (Retta) Dummitt, 4 Nov 1904. John Rushing died of measles.

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46. Willie A.[5] Brasher (Philip R., 21). Born, 20 Feb 1868. Died, 25 Aug 1945. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Emma Morris Smith, daughter of Reubin Smith and Penelope Elizabeth (Neppie) Yarbro, 20 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Apr 1870. Died, 26 Jun 1936. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charlie Benjamin[6] Brasher.
    2. Fred Thurman Brasher. Born, 22 Sep 1888. Died, 5 Feb 1981. Burial in City Cem., Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Marietta, AR. He married Bertha Estelle Carlton, 29 Dec 1912.
    3. Neppie Brasher. Born, 10 Dec 1890. Died, 9 Feb 1897. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Beulah May Brasher. Born, 26 Jul 1892. Died, 21 Sep 1957. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Neil Brown Howell, 19 May 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, John L. Gaskin.
    5. Hallie Phillip Brasher.
    6. Ora Nell (Nellie) Brasher. Born, 5 Jul 1898. Died, 27 Oct 1975. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Tigrett, Dyer Co., TN. She married Ernest Holland, 22 Dec 1917.
    7. Infant Son Brasher. Born, Mar 1900. Died, Mar 1900.
    8. Mary Ella Brasher. Born, 4 Jan 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. She married Sam D. Mayberry, 10 Sep 1920.
    9. Rosa Brasher. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Myrtle Jane Brasher. Born, 7 Oct 1905. Died, 15 Nov 1987. Burial in City Cem., Yorkville, Gibson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Newbern, Dyer Co., TN. She married Robert Taylor Harris.
    11. Ruby Mabel (Totsy) Brasher. Born, 13 Jul 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. She married Arnold Lovett, 16 Sep 1926.
    12. Mittie Catharine Brasher. Born, 10 Aug 1911. Resided: 1955, in Hobart, Lake Co., IN. She married, first, Aaron Simrell, 26 Mar 1932. She married, second, William Bell Thompson, 23 Dec 1933.

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47. Walter Jesse[5] Brasher (Philip R., 21). Born, 12 Apr 1871. Died, 15 Mar 1917. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Mary Catherine (Kittie) McMurry, 2 Oct 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1868. Died, 1898. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Clara Ophelia[6] Brasher.
    2. Joseph Phillip (Joe) Brasher.
    3. Gussie Alma Brasher.
    4. Ora Catharine Brasher.
    5. James Oren (Jim) Brasher.

    He married, second, Martha Elizabeth (Bettie) McMurry, 23 Oct 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Sep 1869. Died, 1 Apr 1940. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Martin Earl (Mart) Brasher.
    2. Vada Ellis Brasher.
    3. Infant Son Brasher. Born, 13 Apr 1905. Died, 13 Apr 1905. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN (unmrk).
    4. Walter Kirtley (Curt) Brasher.
    5. Kitty Rebecca Brasher. Born, 27 Aug 1908. Resided: 1956, in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Resided: 1972, in San Diego Co., CA. She married Bea Tilton, 26 Dec 1953.
48. Robert Adylott[5] Brasher (Philip R., 21). Born, 4 Dec 1887. Died, 5 Jun 1955. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Dora M. Christenberry, daughter of George H. Christenberry and Liza A., 11 Jun 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 21 May 1884. Died, 7 Dec 1906. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Georgia Mae[6] Brasher.

    He married, second, Luvina Jewel Ivey, daughter of William Henry (Uncle Billy) Ivey and Mary E. Franks, 28 Nov 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 May 1897. Died, 9 Mar 1985. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William Adylott Brasher.
    2. Vernon Eugene Brasher. Born, 14 Apr 1924. Died, 21 Jan 1945, in France. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Margaret Josephin White, daughter of Coy E. White and Clara Tennessee Smith, 14 Nov 1942. "Vernon E. Brasher was killed in action in France on January 21, 1945 during World War II. He was a private with only seven months in the U.S. Army." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 8]

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49. John Walter[5] Brashear (Isaac Elias, 22). Born, 4 Jul 1848. Died, 21 Aug 1875. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Virginia R. Currin, circa 1868. Born, 27 Jul 1848. Died, 25 Jun 1898. Children:

    1. George Walter[6] Brasher.
    2. Ora E. Brasher. Born, 25 Nov 1873. Died, 2 Mar 1965. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married A. E. Brawley, 12 Jan 1888, in Decatur Co., TN.
50. James Monroe[5] Roberts (Houston A., 34). Born, 15 Jan 1855, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Jan 1940, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Gristmill.

    He married Mollie (Mary) Rebecca Davis, daughter of Louis Franklin Davis and Matilda Elizabeth Rushing, 24 Dec 1876, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Aug 1860. Died, 2 Jun 1937. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margarett Elizabeth[6] Roberts.
    2. Bertha A. Roberts. Born, 31 Dec 1879. Died, 19 Jan 1880. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Ada J. Roberts. Born, 24 Dec 1880. Died, 23 Feb 1898. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Alice M. Roberts. Born, 13 Jul 1883. Died, 17 Dec 1909. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. J. Walter Roberts. Born, 4 Dec 1885. Died, 10 Oct 1886. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Oscar Houston Roberts.
    7. Infant Son Roberts. Born, 18 Feb 1890. Died, 18 Feb 1890. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur County, TN.
    8. Bessie Pearl Roberts.
    9. Herbert Green Roberts.
51. Bettie Permelia[5] Roberts (Houston A., 34). Born, 17 Nov 1865. Died, 13 Mar 1896. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Washington Powers, son of Thomas Byers (Tobias) Powers and Sarenta J. Essary, 16 Apr 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Aug 1864. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Gertrude D.[6] Powers. Born, May 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Exie Powers. Born, Oct 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

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52. Fredona E.[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 25 Dec 1861, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Mar 1901. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Bate (Jim) Edgin, son of Moses Wesley (Wes) Edgin and Mary Haires, 17 Jul 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1878. Died, 1940. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Vester[6] Edgin. Born, 1881. Died, 1919. Burial in Marl Bluff Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Nellie West, 18 Dec 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Nolen Edgin.
    3. Raybelle Edgin. She married Jim Bost.
    4. Patria Edgin. She married Roy Volner.
    5. Jesse Edgin. He married Hattie Murphy.
53. Joel Elias (Jack)[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 28 Dec 1866, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Feb 1951. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Bettie Russell, daughter of James Russell and Anthan Malone, 15 Sep 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Mar 1873. Died, 14 Feb 1961. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Avis Fay[6] Brasher.
    2. Ray Elias Brasher. Born, 10 Jan 1907. Died, 3 Nov 1988. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Ruby Lee King, daughter of William King and Mazie Jane Fowler, 18 Apr 1948, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. After marriage, Ray Elias Brasher lived in Peoria, IL. He had three sons: Donald Ray Brasher (26 Jun 1951), Joel Dean Brasher (11 Nov 1953), and Jackie Dale Brasher (12 May 1957). All live in the Peoria area.
54. Phillip Logan[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 20 Jan 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 29 Nov 1962. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    He married Virgie Lee Davidson, daughter of Cicero Hamilton (Jodie) Davidson and Ella Smith, 22 Dec 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Feb 1878. Died, 2 Jan 1969. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Jesse A.[6] Brasher.
    2. Coy H. Brasher.

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55. Minnie A.[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 6 Feb 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1899. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Phillip S. Volner, 26 Dec 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1871. Died, 1957. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Montie[6] Volner.
56. Hannah[5] Brashears (Isaac, 26). Born, circa 1841. Died, before 1886. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John Joseph Gathings, 27 Dec 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Oct 1829. Died, 4 May 1913. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Pvt Co d 18 regt Tenn Cab Confederate States Army." Children:

    1. Joseph Calvin[6] Gathings.
57. James K. Polk[5] Brashears (John (Esquire), 27). Born, circa 1844. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Matilda. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Laiza R.[6] Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
58. Polly J.[5] Brashears (John (Esquire), 27). Born, circa 1848. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Unknown Morgan. Children:

    1. John[6] Morgan. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Racheal I. Morgan. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. James Anderson Morgan. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
59. Isaac L.[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, Feb 1853. Died, after 1920. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Malissa Ellen Brashears (42), 19 Oct 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John J.[6] Brashear.
    2. William Riley Brashear. Born, Jan 1877. Died, 1951, in Nebo Com., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Ella Butler, 13 Mar 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. An obituary for him appears in the Parsons News Leader on February 2, 1951. The only survivor mentioned is his brother George. The obituary says that he was buried in the Nebo Cemetery.
    3. George H. Brashear. Born, 6 Aug 1877. Died, 14 Apr 1952. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Emma Brashear. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Emily L. Brashear.
    6. Sarah L. Brashear. Born, Jul 1882. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

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60. John E. (Elder)[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, circa 1855. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Ellen Fanning, 12 Mar 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1862. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. George Oliver[6] Brasher.
    2. Ada Brasher. Born, Jun 1882. Died, 1933. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Robert Cecil Brasher.
    4. Jesse Howell Brasher.
    5. Vester E. (Chessley?) Brasher. Born, 11 Nov 1890. Died, 2 May 1924. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Mae Brasher. Born, 1892. Died, 1979. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Noah Brasher. Born, Aug 1895. Died, before 1910. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. William (Willie) R. Brasher. Born, 23 Nov 1897. Died, 16 Nov 1973. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
61. Philip R.[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, 25 Jul 1859, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Nov 1943. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married M. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Averett, daughter of John Averett and Mary J., 7 Mar 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 23 Aug 1865. Died, 29 Sep 1935. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ida A.[6] Brasher.
    2. Wilsie S. Brasher. Born, 1 Jul 1888. Died, 31 Oct 1918. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. The census of 1900 lists his birth date as July 1890. He was killed in World War I. His tombstone notes that he was a Private in Co. G of the 6th Infantry. His serial number was 2873512.
    3. Elsie O. Brasher.
    4. Onie Brasher. Born, 8 Jun 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Fielder Volner, 11 Jan 1911, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. W. Henry Brasher. Born, 16 Dec 1897. Died, 16 Jun 1970. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Crystal Pearl Bawcum, after 1928.
    6. Barney L. Brasher. Born, 5 Feb 1901. Died, 6 Feb 1902. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Earl F. Brasher. Born, 27 Nov 1904. Died, 1 Jan 1970. Burial in Greenwood Cem., Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. He married Mattie O'Neal. An obituary for Earl Brasher does not mention children.

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62. Sarah Elizabeth (Liz)[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, 21 Nov 1859. Died, 19 Dec 1946. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Joseph T. Byrd, son of Joseph Byrd and Temperance Marvin, 21 Aug 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Dec 1852. Died, 7 Oct 1940. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Arthur T.[6] Byrd.
    2. Bertha Byrd.
    3. Chesley H. Byrd. Born, 5 Sep 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Aug 1923. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Mallie Byrd. Born, 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1915. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John McClure (Mack) Johnson, son of William Thomas Johnson and Malinda Isabel Riggs, 29 Dec 1909, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Earl Olma Byrd.
    6. Marvin E. Byrd. Born, 20 Mar 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 Jun 1969. Burial in Woodlawn Maus., Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He married Ludie Quinn, 23 Jun 1929, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Lena Byrd. Born, 17 Feb 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Nov 1915. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Zenoba Byrd. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked).
63. Elentine[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, Nov 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married George F. Gathing, 13 Nov 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Mar 1854. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John M.[6] Gathing. Born, Apr 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Marion W. Gathing. Born, Apr 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
64. John J.[5] Edwards. Born, circa 1869. Died, before 1960. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Margaret P. (Ludie) Myracle, daughter of William Henry Myracle and Martha Ann Robert. Born, 1869. Died, 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Jones Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Lude is a name given as one of the children of William H. and Martha Myracle in the family sketch which appears in "Families and History of Gibson County, Tennessee to 1989." Children:

    1. Molly[6] Edwards. Born, 24 Feb 1882. Died, 7 Mar 1977. Burial in Jones Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Walter Samuel Gordon.
    2. Roma M. Edwards. Born, 1889. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She never married.
    3. Ruby Edwards. Born, 1895. Resided: 1962, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married A. D. (Ream) Rush. She had no children.
    4. Daughter Edwards. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married F. S. Odle.

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65. William Samuel[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mary Eliza Stanfill. Born, 26 May 1869. Died, 30 Apr 1930. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Anna May[6] Brasher. Born, Jun 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
66. Anna E.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, 1869. Died, 1947. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married W. S. Hopper, 21 Jul 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Dec 1847. Died, 25 Dec 1918. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Sallie[6] Hopper. Born, 9 Jun 1909. Died, 24 Jun 1909. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Louie Hopper. Born, 26 Nov 1910. Died, 26 Nov 1910. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
67. James A.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, 1872. Died, 1934. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Martha J. Gathing, 23 Jan 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Nov 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Jun 1936. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Arbie May[6] Brasher. Born, 23 Dec 1895. Died, 3 Aug 1939. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charlie M. Currin, 29 Dec 1918, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Virgia A. Brasher. Born, Jun 1899. Died, before 1936. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Barney R. Brasher. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Alberta Shannon, 27 Jan 1930, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Hattie Brasher. Born, circa 1910. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Though listed as daughter in the 1920 censes, this may be the niece Hettie Brasher listed in Martha's obituary in 1936.

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68. Mary C.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, 27 Mar 1874. Died, 25 Aug 1949. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Columbus C. Alford, 5 Apr 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Grady[6] Alford. Born, 1904. Died, 1958. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Oma Virgie Clenney, daughter of Jesse Alexander Clenney and Ida Bell McClannahan (McComic).
69. John W.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, Aug 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Maggie E. Currin, daughter of Unknown Currin and Unknown, 8 Feb 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1882. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Jessie Myrtle[6] Brasher.
    2. Lessy/Sissie (Leslie?) W. Brasher. Born, circa 1906. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. William Dossy Brasher. Born, circa 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Connie N. Brasher. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. J. C. Brasher. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Lela Brasher. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Ray Brasher. Born, circa 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
70. William R. (Willie)[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, 1870. Died, 1948. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mollie C. Wyatt, 8 May 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1874. Died, 1920. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ella D.[6] Brashers. Born, Apr 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Martin Ray Brashers. Born, Jul 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Charley W. Brasher.
    4. Allie Brashers. Born, Jan 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. She married Unknown Gilliam.
    5. William Guy Brasher. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Arbyrd, Dunklin Co., MO.
    6. Lela A. Brasher. Born, circa 1904. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Unknown Phillips.
    7. Coy E. Brasher.
    8. Bertie O. Brasher.
    9. Gladys O. Brasher. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. She married, first, Unknown Miller. She married, second, Earl Petty, 19 Sep 1926, in Henderson Co., TN.
    10. Clara O. Brasher. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Gilbert Douglas, 1 Nov 1928, in Henderson Co., TN.
    11. Louwillie Brasher. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.

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71. Mary E.[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Felix F. White, son of Isiah F. White and Nancy C., 24 Dec 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Nov 1869. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bula (Beulah?)[6] White. Born, Jul 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Walter White. Born, Jul 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Clara (?) White. Born, Oct 1898. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Nancy White. Born, Feb 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
72. Perry H.[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, circa 1879. Died, 14 Aug 1957. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    He married Della Altom, 29 Jul 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1884. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Joe C.[6] Brasher. Born, circa 1905. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Sally M. Brasher. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Nellie L. Brasher. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Ellis M. Brasher. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Lillie Mae Brasher. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Albert R. Brasher. Born, 23 Dec 1916. Died, 14 Apr 1917. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    7. John B. Brasher. Born, circa 1918. Died in Bemis, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Ruth Alma Brasher.
73. Ellison Clevon[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, 10 Feb 1885. Died, 21 Oct 1925. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Myrtle N. Altom, daughter of Jack Altom, 18 Feb 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1894. Died, 21 Aug 1988, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lois N.[6] Brasher. Born, 1910. Died, 1919. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Martin Burns Brasher.
    3. Nina Sue Brasher.
    4. Mary Magdaline Brasher. Born, 2 Dec 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Mayflower, AR. She married Unknown Vermillio.
    5. Ellison Clevon Brasher. Born, 1922. Resided: 1988, in Keizer, Mississippi Co., AR. Resided: 1996, in Keizer, Mississippi Co., AR. He married Lela Montgomery.
    6. Katie Virginia Brasher. Born, 14 Sep 1924. Resided: 1988, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. She married Leonard Scribner.

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74. Benjamin Martin (Ben)[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, 4 Jul 1891. Died, 14 Jun 1983. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant.

    He married, first, Hester Vilo Montgomery, daughter of Robert J. Montgomery and Martha A. Walker, 24 Sep 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Feb 1895. Died, 3 Dec 1952, in Dunbar Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Robert Lester (Lek)[6] Brasher.
    2. Hazel Lory Brasher.
    3. Ferris Brasher.
    4. Inez Brasher. Born, 5 Oct 1920. Died, 6 Nov 1920. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Marther Brasher. Born, 6 Feb 1924. Died, 9 Feb 1924. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Infant Son Brasher. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Marles Brasher.

    He married, second, Mary Banks.

75. John Adams[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 27 May 1870. Died, 26 Dec 1954, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Rosa Z. Tucker. License, 28 Jan 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 31 Mar 1870. Died, 31 Jul 1937. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William Grover[6] Brasher.
    2. James Clarence Brasher.
    3. Walter Herbert Brasher.
    4. Solomon Fistus (Sol) Brasher. Born, 1 Jun 1899. Died, 26 Sep 1975. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. He married Delia Ivey, daughter of John Walter Ivey and Ora Ella Moore, after 1920.
    5. Ora Ester Brasher.
    6. Myrtle Clyde Brasher. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Tamms, Alexander Co., IL. She married Rafael Dodd.
    7. John Leland Brasher.

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76. James Martin[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 23 Aug 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Jul 1949. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Gibson Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant.

    He married Cora Gammon, 18 Oct 1896, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 23 Nov 1873. Died, 10 Mar 1941. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bonnie T.[6] Brasher. Born, 7 Sep 1897. Died, 17 Feb 1916. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Bonnie Brasher is said to have died of a nasal infection which the doctor misdiagnosed as blood poisoning.
    2. Infant Brasher. Born, 17 Jul 1899. Died, 17 Jul 1899.
    3. Lucille Brasher.
    4. Mildred Brasher.
    5. James Martin Brasher.
77. William Walter[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, circa 1875. Resided: 1954, in Ridgely, Lake Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Wayne Co., TN. Children of Walter Brasher as listed by Charles brashear of san Diego, CA, are Lois, Ernest, Cleo, and Beatrice.

    He married Willie K. Tomlinson, 23 Dec 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1890. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charles L./C.[6] Brasher. Born, circa 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN.
    2. Earnest G. Brasher. Born, circa 1913. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN.
    3. Hobert C. Brasher. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Addie B. Brasher. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN.
78. Thomas H.[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 13 Oct 1880. Died, 25 Jan 1962, in Scotts Hill, TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Merchant.

    He married Bertha L. Davidson, daughter of Cicero Hamilton (Jodie) Davidson and Ella Smith, 30 Jun 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Feb 1884. Died, 26 Jul 1979. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Irene[6] Brasher.

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79. Riley Arthur[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 17 Jul 1885. Died, 4 Feb 1967. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Saltillo, Hardin Co., TN. Much of Wiley Arthur Brasher's family seems to have moved to Hardin Co., TN.

    He married, first, Bertha Mae Tucker, 29 May 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1884. Died, 1905. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Liddie Mae[6] Brasher.

    He married, second, Fronie/Fannie Lee, 23 Nov 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Apr 1924. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Woodrow Arthur Brasher. Born, 2 Sep 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Rachael Pusser.
    2. Thomas C. Riley Brasher. Born, 16 Nov 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1937, in Hardin Co., TN. He married Sadie Marie Downs. Thomas Brasher served in the Army with the 13th Engineer Combat Battalion in the pacific during World War II.
    3. Haywood Paul Brasher. Born, 12 Mar 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lorene Pryor, 2 Aug 1940.
    4. Ruple Agnes Brasher. Born, 6 Oct 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charles Arvil Jarrett, 31 Dec 1939.
    5. Mezina Brasher. Born, 18 Feb 1920. She married, first, Vester Bishop, 30 Oct 1937. She married, second, Unknown Andrews. She married, third, Splurgeon Wesley Jordan.
    6. Roberta Brasher. Born, 19 Jul 1922.
    7. Blanco Brasher. Born, 11 Feb 1924. Died, 16 Feb 1924. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, third, Mary J. Thompson, 3 Apr 1926. Born, 24 Oct 1906. Died, 18 Jan 1962. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
    8. Macon Brasher. Born, 3 Jan 1927. He married, first, Betty Sue Warbritton. He married, second, Berniece Joyner, 27 Aug 1960, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. Nathan Hoyt Brasher. Born, 26 Sep 1928. Died, 8 Oct 1982. He married Jean Thompson.

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80. William C.[5] Brashears (John L., 33). Born, Apr 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mary. Born, 8 Nov 1866. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William W.[6] Brashear. Born, 20 Aug 1887. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Grover J. Brashear. Born, 6 Sep 1889. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Elma E. Brashear. Born, 18 Jan 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. John E. Brashear. Born, 27 Apr 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Nelson W. Brashear. Born, 10 Jul 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Tilda E. Brashear. Born, 23 Feb 1899. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
81. Mary Elizabeth[6] Adkisson. Born, 18 Jun 1843, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 20 Feb 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Thomas Newton Aaron. Born, 28 Sep 1837, in TN. Died, 23 Dec 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes "Co A 51 Tenn. Inf. C.S.A." Children:

    1. John T.[7] Aaron. Born, circa 1869.
    2. William Absolom Aaron.
    3. Rosa T. Aaron. Born, circa 1872.
    4. James Fletcher Aaron.
    5. Samuel Franklin Aaron.
82. Isaac Samuel[6] Adkisson. Born, 12 Dec 1845, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Oct 1925, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Mary (Keeton?). Born, 30 Nov 1845. Died, 17 Jan 1889. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margarett K.[7] Adkisson. Born, 2 Jun 1868. Died, 10 Sep 1868. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Nancy E. Adkisson. Born, 12 Apr 1870. Died, 4 Apr 1890. Burial in Pleasant hill C., Decatur Co., TN. She married W. R. Keeton, 2 Sep 1888, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Mary F. Adkisson. Born, 28 Dec 1871. Died, 4 Oct 1887. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Samuel D. Adkisson. Born, 5 Jun 1873. Died, 5 Mar 1874. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Ada Boggon, 16 Oct 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Jun 1859. Died, 25 Aug 1916. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, third, Sarah Emily Keeton, 27 Oct 1918, in Decatur Co., TN.

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83. Absalon (App) Lefat[6] Adkisson. Born, 17 Jun 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Dec 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Tennessee B. (Tennie) Maclin, 1 Aug 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Sarah F.[7] Adkisson. Born, 18 Sep 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Sep 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Lillie Adkisson. Born, 18 Aug 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Aug 1905. Burial in Pleasant Hill Ce, Decatur Co., TN. She married Lindsey S. Yarbro, son of Lorenzo Dow (Ranz) Yarbro and Eliza Tole. License, 19 Jan 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Tishie Middleton, 5 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Sep 1870. Died, 31 May 1945, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Emily Clara Adkisson. Born, 5 Sep 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Oct 1893, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Murry Felt Adkisson.
    3. Albert Leslie Adkisson. Born, 20 Oct 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Mar 1992.
84. Joseph S.[6] Brashears (John L., 36). Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Amanda C. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Martha E.[7] Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Died, before 1880. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Eliza E. Brasher. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Cora E. Brasher. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
85. Blise Birdy[6] Brasher (Abraham D., 37). Born, 10 Jul 1887, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Mar 1964, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: after 1890, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. At the time of his death, B. B. Brasher was living at 830 Lambuth in Jackson, Tennessee. He was a member of First Methodist Church. An obituary does not list surviving brothers or sisters.

    He married Lucy Williams, 28 Feb 1912. Born, 3 Jul 1888, in Madison Co., TN. Died, 27 Jan 1980, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. Rebecca Frances[7] Brasher.

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86. James Z.[6] Western. Born, 16 May 1855. Died, 4 May 1904. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sophrona/Lerona Barber, 30 Sep 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lura E.[7] Western. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Ada Western. Born, 13 Jul 1880. Died, 15 Nov 1881. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. William Dave Western.
    4. Winney Western. Born, 16 Jul 1890. Died, 12 Sep 1890. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Pearlie F. Western. Born, 1 Jan 1893. Died, 7 Mar 1893. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
87. John J.[6] Brashear (Isaac L., 59). Born, Aug 1874. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married A. Catherine Poor, daughter of John Poor and Jane Renfro, 2 Mar 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Jul 1874. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Albert F.[7] Brashers. Born, Oct 1899. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
88. Emily L.[6] Brashear (Isaac L., 59). Born, 1 Oct 1879. Died, 5 Mar 1911. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Dave Western (145).

89. Charlie Benjamin[6] Brasher (Willie A., 46). Born, 5 Oct 1886. Died, 17 Feb 1966. Burial in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX. Charlie Ben Brasher deserted his first wife and two children.

    He married, first, Mary Ella Adair, daughter of George W. Adair and Mary C. Shipman, 22 Oct 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Apr 1883. Died, 1 Feb 1969. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Vera Jane[7] Brasher.
    2. George William Brasher.

    He married, second, Hallie Tharp.

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90. Hallie Phillip[6] Brasher (Willie A., 46). Born, 6 Dec 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 26 Oct 1959, in Baton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge P, LA. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1930, in Dyer Co., TN. Resided: after 1939, in LA. An obituary for him does not list children.

    He married Helen Lee Eldrige (also Aldrich), 22 Jun 1918. Born, 1897. Died, Nov 1981. Children:

    1. Alice Jean[7] Brashear. Born, circa 1921. Died, 8 Aug 1921. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Madison Co., TN.
91. Clara Ophelia[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 8 Dec 1888. Died, 1968. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, Charlie Edgar Sewell, son of Henry Andrew Sewell and Sarah Ann Briley, 3 Oct 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Apr 1887. Died, 15 Jul 1950. Burial in Calvert City, Marshall Co., KY. Children:

    1. Edgar Frank[7] Sewell. Born, 27 Mar 1909. Died, 16 Aug 1944. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Edgar Frank Sewell died in World War II. The military marker at his grave reads "Tennessee PFC Armd Regt World War II." "Pvt. Edgar Frank Sewell was killed in action during a World War II battle in France on August 16, 1944. "He was born and reared in Decatur County." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 6]

    She married, second, Jess Young. Born, 1875. Died, 27 Mar 1934.

    She married, third, Perry Henry Butler, son of Austin M. Butler and M. Alice Ivey, 8 May 1953. Born, 28 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Nov 1965. Burial in Red House Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Perry Henry Butler was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. An obituary for him does not lis