RAINS FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published November 21, 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 RAINS 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.

Anthony[1] Rains. Anthony Rains was the name of the father of Balaam Rains. He "took an active and gallant part in the struggle for independence under the undaunted Gen. Marion." [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee]
He married Nancy Graham. Born, circa 1760, in NC. Died, before 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Isaac[2] Rains.
2. Rebecca Rains.
3. John A. Rains.
4. Balaam Rains.
5. Elizabeth Rains. Resided in NC. She married John Poe.
6. William S. Rains.
7. Jean Rains.
8. Mary Rains.
9. Hannah Rains. She married Charles Studs in Randolph Co., NC.
10. Nancy Rains.
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Isaac[2] Rains (Anthony, 1). Born, circa 1788, in NC. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Rachael. Born, circa 1788. Died, 1844. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Claracy[3] Rains. Born, circa 1813, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. George W. Rains. Born, circa 1820, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
Rebecca[2] Rains (Anthony, 1). Born, circa 1788. Died, before 1870.
She married John Hays, son of Edmond Hays and Jemima, 11 Mar 1813, in Randolph Co., NC. Born, 30 Mar 1785, in Randolph Co., NC. Died, 8 Mar 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Polly[3] Hays. Born, 20 Mar 1814, in NC. Died, 4 Oct 1905. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Anthony Hays.
3. Mary Hays. Born, circa 1820, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Elias Hays.
5. Phoebe Hays.
6. John H. Hays.
7. Balaam T. Hays.
8. Jane Hays.
9. Malinda Hays.
John A.[2] Rains (Anthony, 1). Born, circa 1795, in TN. Died, before 1850. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN.
He married, first, Martha Shumaker, before 1827. Born, circa 1790. Died, after 1829, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Adaline (Addie)[3] Rains.
2. Winfred Z. (Winnie) (Rennie) Rains.
3. Serena Effie Rains.
4. J. G. Rains. Born, circa 1829, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. This may be the Joe Abe Rains who is said to have moved away and lost contact with the family.
He married, second, Mary (Polly) Long, daughter of Claudius Gloud Long and Sarah, after 1829. Born, circa 1811, in Rutherford Co., NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. John Pinkley (Jack) Rains.
2. Isaac Wesley Rains.
3. Martha C. Rains.
4. William Presley (Bill) Rains.
5. Henry Harrison Rains.
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Balaam[2] Rains (Anthony, 1). Born, 17 Sep 1801. Died, 15 May 1888. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Matilda Hudson, circa 1835, in NC. Born, 21 Mar 1812. Died, 11 Aug 1891. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. William G.[3] Rains.
2. Rosetta V. Rains.
3. Denton P. Rains. Born, circa 1848, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married James J. Coggins, 29 May 1873, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. John H. Rains. Born, circa 1851, in TN. Died, circa 1865.
William S.[2] Rains (Anthony, 1). Born, circa 1811, in TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sadler.
He married Martha. Born, circa 1815, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Amanda[3] Rains. Born, circa 1839. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Napoleon Rains. Born, circa 1844, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Z. W. Rains. Born, circa 1847, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
Anthony[3] Hays. Born, 7 May 1815, in NC. Died, 21 Sep 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Tamara York, 5 Jul 1841, in Randolph Co., NC. Born, 6 Nov 1817, in NC. Died, 19 Sep 1856. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Enos P.[4] Hays. Born, circa 1840, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Elias W. Hays.
3. Willie P. Hays. Born, circa 1843, in NC. Census: 1950, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Lovie Ann Hays.
5. Milton G. Hays. Born, circa 1847, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Almeda A. Douglas, daughter of Elijah Douglas and Elizabeth, 1 Oct 1871, in Decatur Co., TN.
6. Allen T. Hays.
7. Sarah J. Hays.
8. Lewis H. Hays. Born, circa 1851. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
9. Almeda Harriett Hays. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Almeda Harriett Hays never married.
10. S. H. Hays. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
11. Mary E. Hays. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Rufus L. Graves, 14 Jan 1873, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, second, Elizabeth A. Born, 23 Sep 1826. Died, 30 Apr 1865. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Martha A. Hays.
2. John M. Hays. Born, circa 1862. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Amanda C. Hays. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Amanda C. Hays never married.
He married, third, Elizabeth, after 1865. Born, 7 Sep 1825. Died, 15 Sep 1906. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.

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Elias[3] Hays. Born, 13 Nov 1822, in NC. Died, 20 Apr 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Unknown, before 1848. Born, before 1848.

He married, second, Martha A. Ivy, daughter of Kinchin Ivy and Belinda (Malinda), circa 1864. Born, 25 Dec 1837, in TN. Died, 6 Apr 1914. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Rebecca Melinda (Linda)[4] Hays. Born, 7 Mar 1864. Died, 6 Apr 1914. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Rebecca Melinda Hays never married.
2. Mary Jane Hays. Born, 1865. Died, 1934. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married William F. Anderson, 17 Jan 1901, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Nancy Ellen Hays.
4. Sylvania H. Hays.
5. Pheba Angeline Hays.
6. Lina Frances Hays.
Phoebe[3] Hays. Born, circa 1827, in NC.
She married Abel Watson. Children:
1. William T.[4] Watson. Born, circa 1851.
2. Carrie Watson. Born, circa 1855.
3. John Franklin (Frank) Watson.
John H.[3] Hays. Born, 27 Oct 1829, in NC. Died, 4 Aug 1879. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Angeline Dorinda Lofton, circa 1852. Born, 21 Oct 1836. Died, 21 Dec 1865. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Suffronia A.[4] Hays. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. William A. Hays.
3. Leathy Dorinda Hays.
4. John A. Hays.
5. Mary Rebecca Hays. Born, circa 1862. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, second, Sarah M. A., before 1869. Born, circa 1824, in NC. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Elijah (Lige) Newton Hays.
2. Matilda Adeline Hays.
3. (Thomas?) Sidney L. (Sid) Hayes.
4. Isaac Franklin Hays.
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Balaam T.[3] Hays. Born, 19 Nov 1831, in NC. Died, 31 Mar 1924. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Mary A. Frizzell, daughter of James Sanders Frizzell and Martha Francis Jones. Born, 22 Nov 1831, in Bedford Co., TN. Died, 1 Oct 1895. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Susan[4] Hays. Born, 7 Sep 1852.
2. Fredonie F. Hays. Born, 11 Oct 1854. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. James Buchanan (Buck) Hays.
4. Rebecca Jane Hays.
5. Cansady B. Hays.
6. Mary Isabell Hays.
7. Martha Arabell Hays.
8. John Thomas Hays.
9. Abraham Newton Hays. Born, 16 Aug 1865. Died, circa 1878. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
10. Arvena Velna Hays. Born, 29 Nov 1866. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Arthur Long.
11. Molicey W./Dora Hays.
12. Balaam Jasper Hays.
13. Infant Hays, stillborn. Born, Mar 1873.
14. Ezra/Isa G. Hays.
15. George Washington Hays.
Jane[3] Hays. Born, circa 1832, in NC. Died, 9 May 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. "During the war Jane Hays Frizzell and her three small children lived in a house with two other families whose men had gone to war. After the war she lived in a house on Arms Creek near Beacon, and there her children grew up.... "From a Dr. Brown, Jane Hays Frizzell acquired a mortgage on a farm at Bible Hill; and about 1879 or '80 she foreclosed and moved to a log house on this farm, which old-timers called the Bobby Box place. Later, when a new house was built, her son John who married in 1887 continued to live in the log house, and four of his children were born there." [A Frizzell Family Record]
She married Abraham Frizzell, son of James Sanders Frizzell and Martha Francis Jones, 17 Nov 1857, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Mar 1833, in Bedford Co., TN. Died, 16 Sep 1864, in Chaleston, Charleston Co., SC. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN (marker only). "Abraham, the eldest son of James Sanders Frizzell, was born in Bedford County, Tennessee in 1833, probably in that part of Bedford County that became Coffee County in 1836. Census records show his family living in Bedford County in 1830 and in Coffee County in 1840. Sometime between 1843 and 1850 the family

moved to Henderson County, Tennessee where Abraham met the woman he married in 1858. "The Hays family lived in the Decatur County community of Beacon near the Henderson County line; and in this vicinity Abraham Frizzell and Jane Hays married and had a family consisting of twins, John James and Rebecca Frances, born in 1860 and another son George Washington Frizzell, born in 1862. "Abraham served in the Union Army, as did three of his brothers. Enlisting at Jackson, Tennessee in 1862, he served as a private in C Company of the Seventh Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Volunteers; was captured in a battle at Union City, Tennessee in 1864; and died while a prisoner of war in Charleston, South Carolina. Although the cause of his death and his burial place are not known, there was a train wreck in Charleston which killed many Union soldiers who were being transferred to another prison and a returning soldier told the family that he had seen Abraham in Andersonville Prison in Georgia. He may be one of 4,000 unknown Union dead interred in the Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, South Carolina. Several men of his regiment are buried there. [A Frizzell Family Record] Children:
1. Rebecca Francis[4] Frizzell.
2. John James Frizzell. Born, 5 Mar 1860. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Janie Box, 21 Dec 1887, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. George Washington Frizzell.
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Malinda[3] Hays. Born, 17 Nov 1837, in NC. Died, 6 Sep 1888. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Isaac Martin Leonard, 6 Mar 1861. Died, 11 Nov 1864, in Andersonville, GA. Burial in Andersonville, GA. Children:
1. Mary Rebecca[4] Leonard.
2. Perlina (Pauline) Leonard.
Adaline (Addie)[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, circa 1825. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Johnson Bussell, son of William Bussell and Judah Johnston, circa 1849. Born, circa 1827. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. William H.[4] Bussell. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
Winfred Z. (Winnie) (Rennie)[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, 20 Feb 1827, in TN. Died, 20 Nov 1895. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Martha Lucky Houston, daughter of John Lucky Houston and Virginia (Jennie) Graham, circa 1853. Born, 22 Jan 1833. Died, 17 Jul 1863.

He married, second, Sarah Jane Houston, daughter of John Lucky Houston and Virginia (Jennie) Graham, circa 1867. Born, 16 Dec 1826, in TN. Died, 14 Jul 1916, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Leslie A.[4] Rains.
Serena Effie[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, 1829, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 1894. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
She married James Alsup (Jim) Crowder, son of Tom Crowder and Caroline (Lucy) Johnson. Born, Oct 1828, in TN. Died, 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Mary Emma (Emily)[4] Crowder.
2. Medora (Dora) Crowder.
3. Latta C. (Kate) Crowder.
4. Martha Jane Crowder.
5. John Thomas (Tom) Crowder.
John Pinkley (Jack)[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, 10 Mar 1833, in TN. Died, 3 Jan 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Court Clerk. John Rains is said to have been in the Confederate Army. It would take a study of the various John/John P./J. P. Rains to determine which unit he served in.
He married Rebecca Isabelle (Belle) Little, 1 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Lena[4] Rains.
2. John H. Rains. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
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Isaac Wesley[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, circa 1835. Birth(2): circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Sarah Jane Graham. Born, 16 Jul 1833. Died, 20 Mar 1904. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. I. W.[4] Rains.
Martha C.[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, 1837. Died, 1917. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married James Matt Rushing, son of Burrell Rushing and Sarah Jane Houston. Born, circa 1847. Died, before 1880. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. L. Fredona[4] Rushing.
2. James M. Rushing.
William Presley (Bill)[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, 1840, in TN. Died, 1885. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Eliza Ann Houston, daughter of John Graham Houston and Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold. Born, 13 Jan 1850. Died, 1929. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Edgar[4] Rains. Born, 1871. Died, 1889. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Frances Emma Etta Rains.
Henry Harrison[3] Rains (John A., 4). Born, 12 May 1841, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Jan 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He was the Harrison H. Rains who served in the Union army as Private, Company C, 2nd Mounted Infantry.
He married Mary Jane Houston, daughter of John Graham Houston and Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold, 2 Jan 1866. Born, 18 Aug 1848. Died, 1916. Birth(2): 1849. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. John Pinkney[4] Rains. Born, 1867. Died, 1945. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Ellen Bryant. License, 25 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. James Adolphus (Dolph) Rains.
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William G.[3] Rains (Balaam, 5). Born, 26 Nov 1837, in NC. Died, 25 Mar 1912. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Physician. William G. Rains' "education was interrupted by the breaking out of the late war. After that he began the study of medicine under Drs. J. H. Still and J. H. Leonard of Decaturville and completed a thorough and systematic course of instruction at the Nashville University in 1867. He began practicing at Sulphur Springs but in 1868 removed to Decaturville where he has since resided [c1889]. He has succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice and is recognized as one on the leading practitioners of the county." [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee]
He married Joan F. Parker, 3 Dec 1867. Born, 10 Aug 1847. Died, 10 Mar 1914. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Ethel C.[4] Rains.
2. William G. Rains.
3. Lizzie E. Rains. She married George C. Dennison, son of Samford/John S. Denison and Josie Frances, 12 Jan 1908, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. George H. Rains.
5. Georgia Rains.
Rosetta V.[3] Rains (Balaam, 5). Born, Nov 1842, in TN. Died, 30 Jun 1914. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married William Stout, 27 Feb 1878. Born, 6 Jan 1823, in Forfar Co., Scotland. Died, 3 Aug 1914. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. William Stout "is a retired merchant of Decaturville and is also one among the few of Scotland's sons who have settles in this county. . . . His father, David Stout, was a man of superior education and much influence. He was posessed of considerable means and gave to each of his three children excellent educational advantages. William, subject of this sketch, was brought up as a merchant, came to America when twenty-two years of age on a tour of pleasure and travel; but accidentally meeting a Mr. Pettigrew was induced to come west and locate at Perryville, where afterward he became the partner of Mr. Pettigrew. They continued a successful and prosperous business for several years. In 1878 he sold his goods at Perryville and moved to Decaturville, where he has since resided. . . . Mr. Stout is a Democrat and a man of culture and learning. He spends a considerable portion of his time in reading, and his library is filled with a judicious selection of choice books." [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee] William Stout's mother was Hellen Hill. [History of decatur County] Children:
1. Oscar P.[4] Stout. Born, 13 Jul 1879. Died, 25 Apr 1881. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
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Elias W.[4] Hays (Anthony, 7). Born, circa 1842, in NC. Died, circa 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Deborah Gibson, circa 1869. Born, circa 1843, in SC. Children:
1. Elnora Blanche[5] Hays.
Lovie Ann[4] Hays (Anthony, 7). Born, 26 May 1845, in TN. Died, 14 Jun 1914. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Thomas J. (Tom) Evans, son of Wiley Evans and Sarah Johnson. Born, 2 Sep 1852. Died, 1 Mar 1920. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. "It was said that Thomas was nicknamed 'Crip' because he was born with one leg shorter than the other. He supposedly had a son with his wife's sister Almeda 'Harriette' Hays, who was living with them at the time. Harriette either died when her son was small and is buried in an unmarked grave at Duke's Cemetery or moved to Texas." [Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans] Children:
1. Ramey Genora[5] Evans.
2. Madison Franklin (Frank) Evans.
3. Elvina Arbell (Ellie) Evans. Born, circa 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Hornersville, Dunklin Co., MO. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Sterling Fiddler.
4. Clinton Columbus (Clint) Evans.
5. Jimmie A. Evans. Born, Aug 1882. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Rebecca A. Keen.
6. Rebecca A. Keen. Born, 1884. Died, 1946. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Walter E. Rushing, son of Edgar Davin Rushing and Emurinth (Amaranth) (Emma) J. Welch, 5 Dec 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Jimmie A. Evans.
Allen T.[4] Hays (Anthony, 7). Born, circa 1848, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married Nancy J. Boren, daughter of John W. Boren and Minerva Dennison. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Infant Son[5] Hays. Born, 27 Apr 1877. Died, 27 Apr 1877. Burial in McCall Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Hattie Hays. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN.
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Sarah J.[4] Hays (Anthony, 7). Born, 21 Sep 1849, in TN. Died, 10 Oct 1889. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married James K. P. (Poke) Duke, son of Gideon Duke and Sarah, circa 1865. Born, 12 Jun 1844. Died, 23 Oct 1921. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. William Ephrain (Willie)[5] Duke. Born, 7 Jul 1866. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Nannie Hogan.
2. James L. Duke.
3. Auda M. Duke.
4. L. Z. Duke. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN.
5. M. Ada Duke.
6. Cora E. Duke. Born, 2 Jan 1877. Died, 19 Dec 1968. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Dotson Gabbard.
Martha A.[4] Hays (Anthony, 7). Born, 24 Nov 1856. Died, 28 Jan 1925. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married John Thomas Fiddler, son of John Fiddler and Mary, 15 Mar 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1842. Died, 25 Nov 1927. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Henderson Frederick[5] Fiddler.
2. Sterling Fiddler. Burial in Monroe, Ouachita Co., LA. He married Elvina Arbell (Ellie) Evans.
Nancy Ellen[4] Hays (Elias, 8). Born, 1868. Died, 1960. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married John Thomas Hays (46).
Sylvania H.[4] Hays (Elias, 8). Born, 1869. Died, 1953. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Unknown Sullivan, circa 1887. Children:
1. Willie Rufus[5] Sullivan.
She married, second, Wiley J. Keen, 29 Aug 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1870. Died, 1957. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Leslie Lee Keen.
2. Jessie Keen. Resided: 1958, in MI.
3. Jerry Keen. Resided: 1958, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
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Pheba Angeline[4] Hays (Elias, 8). Born, 1871. Died, Sep 1959. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Ezra/Isa G. Hays (49).
Lina Frances[4] Hays (Elias, 8). Born, 18 May 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Aug 1963. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Clinton Columbus (Clint) Evans (73).
John Franklin (Frank)[4] Watson. Born, 6 Oct 1858. Died, 29 Aug 1937. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Amanda A. Douglas, 2 Apr 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce in ???. Born, 12 Dec 1870. Died, 14 Oct 1903. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Ernest Jefferson (Polly)[5] Watson.
2. Oliver Esco Watson.
3. Willard Clyde Watson. Born, Apr 1895. Died, circa 1945. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. William Leslie (Lec) Watson.
5. Flurzie Watson. Born, 2 Oct 1899. Died, 20 Jun 1904. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
6. Golden Watson.
7. Infant Son Watson. Born, 11 Oct 1903. Died, 23 May 1904. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
8. Harold Watson. Resided: 1962, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.
He married, second, Tennessee C. (Tennie) Powers, daughter of Stephen Lafayette Powers and Mary Ann Bartholomew, 27 Oct 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Aug 1874. Died, 11 Dec 1911. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Infant Son Watson. Born, 1 Dec 1911. Died, 1 Dec 1911. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
He married, third, Ava W. Harrell, 24 Dec 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Oct 1874. Died, 22 Apr 1946. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
William A.[4] Hays (John H., 10). Born, circa 1855. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Levena Watson, 22 Jan 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1850, in SC. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Maude S.[5] Hays.
2. Fielder Hays.
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Leathy Dorinda[4] Hays (John H., 10). Born, circa 1857. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married William Eli Barker, 24 Sep 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Jesse[5] Barker.
John A.[4] Hays (John H., 10). Born, 5 Mar 1859. Died, 21 Oct 1935. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Virginia M. Harrell, before 1886. Born, 24 Jun 1865. Died, 11 Aug 1889. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Alvin L.[5] Hays. Born, 1882. Died, 1884. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Newton Hays. Born, Apr 1885. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Ellis Parker Hays.
4. Cary Lee Hays. Born, 1888. Died, 1892. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
He married, second, Mary Isabell Hays (44), after 1889. Children:
1. Evalena Hays. Born, 1891. Died, 1891. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Lela Hays. Born, Apr 1892. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Johnnie Harmon Hays.
4. Lessie Angeline Hays.
5. Claudius Victor Hays. Born, 29 Sep 1899. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN.
Elijah (Lige) Newton[4] Hays (John H., 10). Born, 31 Jul 1869. Died, 31 Jan 1956, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Betty/Bettie Ann Crosser. Born, 31 Mar 1874. Died, 10 Nov 1946. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Lesie W.[5] Hays.
2. Maude M. Hays.
3. Claudia Hays.
4. Coy F. Hays. Born, 1902. Died, 1956. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
5. Ada Hays.
6. John W. Hays. Born, 1910. Died, 1980. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Jewel Sullivan.
7. Dortha/Dorothy Hays.
8. Flossie Hays. Resided: 1956, in Bemis, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married, first, Martin. She married, second, Reams.
9. Grady Hays. Resided: 1965, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
10. Ernest Hays. Resided: 1965, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Gwen.
11. Jim Hays. Resided: 1965, in Scotts Hill, TN.
12. Bon Hays. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
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Matilda Adeline[4] Hays (John H., 10). Born, 13 Feb 1870. Died, 4 Feb 1952. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married John Gordon Ivy, son of William R. Ivy and Sarah, 16 Jan 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Jan 1869. Died, 25 May 1950. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. John G. Ivy is the only member of his immediate family to appear in the 1880 census in Decatur County. He is listed as a border with J. A. C. Fisher. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. A descendant, Wanda (Tillman) Maness of Reagan, has this story. "John Gordon Ivy (or Ivey)'s father froze to death when he (John G.) was just a boy. John went from place to place for a while to whoever would take him in. Some Fishers took him in & helped raise him. He was a hard worker, in later years a fox hunter. He left all his children a small farm when he died. They lived in the Bear Creek area of Decatur Co." Children:
1. Roxie Alice[5] Ivy.
2. William Albert (Willie) Ivy.
3. Augusta Lee (Gussie) Ivy.
4. Felbert Ray Ivy.
5. Jesse Alton Ivy.
(Thomas?) Sidney L. (Sid)[4] Hayes (John H., 10). Born, 16 Apr 1872. Died, 3 Dec 1963. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Mary Elizabeth McComic, daughter of John Thomas McComic and Elvira Tennie Evans. Born, 26 Dec 1879. Died, 19 Jan 1962. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Jean William[5] Hayes.
2. Gracie Hayes.
3. Harry Loyd Hayes.
4. Lossie Hayes.
Isaac Franklin[4] Hays (John H., 10). Born, 1876. Died, 1967. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Alice L. Rushing, daughter of Green B. Rushing and Laura Louise Williams, 10 Jul 1898, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 1876. Died, 1901. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Alpha[5] Hays. Born, 1898. Died, 1900. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
He married, second, Maudie B. Myracle, daughter of John A. Myracle and Martha Rowena Barnett, 2 Apr 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce in ???. Born, 27 Jan 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Feb 1963, in Piney Com., Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Dyer Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Grady Hayes. Resided: 1963, in Homestead, Dade Co., FL.
2. Fred Hayes. Resided: 1963, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Clara Teague, 28 Oct 1928, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. John Howard Hayes. Resided: 1963, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
4. Alta Hayes.
5. Exa Hayes. Resided: 1963, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Howard Dyer.
6. Roy Hayes.
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James Buchanan (Buck)[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 21 Oct 1856. Died, 3 Dec 1936. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Laura J. (Massey?), 6 Dec 1881. Born, 8 Aug 1861. Died, 3 Dec 1936. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Thomas H.[5] Hays. Born, 22 Nov 1881. Died, 9 Mar 1960. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Tilda H. Harrington, daughter of William H. (Bill) Harrington and Delila Ann Gabbard, 29 Jul 1903, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Dovie A. Hays. Born, Mar 1884. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Mary Elizabeth Hays. Born, Dec 1887. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Ella M. Hays. Born, circa 1888. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
5. Balaam H. Hays.
6. Teretha Hays. Born, Jun 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
Rebecca Jane[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 16 Apr 1858. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Horace C. Johnson, 19 Sep 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Oscar[5] Johnson.
2. Pearlie Johnson.
3. Julie Johnson.
Cansady B.[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 12 Dec 1859. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. "Cansady B. Hays never married." Associated with an unknown man. Children:
1. Mary Estella/Estella A.[5] Hays.
Mary Isabell[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 11 Dec 1861. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married John A. Hays (36).
Martha Arabell[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 11 Dec 1861. Died, 4 Mar 1929. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married William G. Cagle. Born, 25 Jul 1861. Died, 18 Feb 1933. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. George Martin[5] Cagle.
2. Jannie Cagle. Born, Aug 1898. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Eler I. Cagle. Born, 21 Aug 1902. Died, 22 Jul 1921. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
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John Thomas[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 1863. Died, 1963. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Nancy Ellen Hays (29). Children:
1. Carrie[5] Hays. Born, 1890. Died, 1970. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Arthur A. Box, son of John A. Lee Grant Box and Delitia E. Hamilton, 19 Dec 1915, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Ethel Hays. Born, circa 1893. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Conrad.
3. William Clifford Hayes. Born, 3 May 1894. Died, 12 Aug 1933. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes "Tenn Pvt Btry A 318 Fld Arty World War I"
4. Albert Hays. Born, 29 Nov 1895. Died, 30 Nov 1895. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
5. Wylie McKinley Hays.
6. Arlie Hays. Born, circa 1901. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
7. Grace Hays.
8. Ruby Hays. Born, circa 1906. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Denwiddie.
9. Altha/Alpha Hays. Born, circa 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Floyd Crawford, 10 May 1936, in Decatur Co., TN.
Molicey W./Dora[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 2 Mar 1869. Died, 12 Jun 1957. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married William H. Woods, 23 Aug 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Jun 1868. Died, 4 Mar 1935. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Dealia[5] Woods.
2. Harrison Elco Woods.
3. William Albert Woods.
4. Flossie Woods. Born, 14 Sep 1907. Died, 1 Jul 1983. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1957, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. She married Charles H. Rhodes.
5. Nealie Woods. Born, 11 Nov 1910. Resided: 1986, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Lena B. Lancaster, daughter of Lorenzo Lafayette (Fate) Lancaster and Mary Missouri (Mollie) Houston, 9 Dec 1933.
6. Elonza Woods. Resided: 1957, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. She married Renshaw.
7. Alvis Woods. Resided: 1965, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
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Balaam Jasper[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 10 Jan 1871. Died, 10 Dec 1958. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910.
He married Dora Gabbard, 3 Nov 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Feb 1877. Died, 12 Sep 1945. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910. Children:
1. Verna A.[5] Hays.
2. Virdie M. Hays.
3. Laura J. Hays.
4. Lawrence H. Hays.
5. Roby E. Hays.
6. Cecil T. Hays. Born, 12 Oct 1908. Census: 1910. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Eva Roberts, 27 May 1949. Cecil T. hays did not have any children.
7. Hooper Hays.
8. Rennie Oakley Hays.
9. Ruth Hays.
Ezra/Isa G.[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, Mar 1875. Died, 1955. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Pheba Angeline Hays (31), 9 Mar 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Leva[5] Hays.
2. Elbert Hays. Born, 1 Feb 1908. Died, 3 Jul 1937. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He is said to have died when a mule ran away with him while he was plowing. The mule drug him through an area of newly cut tree stumps.
3. Floyd Hays.
George Washington[4] Hays (Balaam T., 11). Born, 21 Oct 1877. Died, 1963. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Eddie Ann Keen, 12 Apr 1899, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 1876. Died, 3 Mar 1960. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. William Hubert[5] Hays. Born, 2 Jun 1900, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Feb 1969. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Highways. He married Lena Paralee Hill, 22 Feb 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Hubert Hays died from a brain tumor.
2. James Oscar Hays.
3. Olie A. Hays. Born, 3 Mar 1907. Died, 23 Mar 1920. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
4. Pearlie Mae Hays.
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Rebecca Francis[4] Frizzell. Born, 5 Mar 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 28 Jan 1937. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
She married Jasper Jefferson Douglas, son of Elijah Douglas and Elizabeth, 9 Nov 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 24 Dec 1845, in Coffee Co., TN. Died, 6 Jan 1919. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Oscar Touluthian[5] Douglas.
2. Jennie Iola Douglas. Born, 30 Jan 1883, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in McMinnville, Warren Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in McMinnville, Warren Co., TN. She married William Herman Reeder, 18 Dec 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. John Washington Douglas.
4. Jeannie Elizabeth (Betty) Douglas.
5. Elco Jefferson Douglas.
6. Mary Frances (Fanny) Douglas.
7. Marna Lee Douglas.
8. Georgie Douglas. Born, circa 1898. Died, 28 Jan 1898. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
George Washington[4] Frizzell. Born, 9 May 1862, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Oct 1947, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. "Although living in a rural area and in somewhat isolated circumstances, George Frizzell followed politics and world events with great interest, mainly through the newspapers to which he subscribed. A Republican and a Methodist, he was a man of firm convictions and responsible citizenship. He took pleasure in watching the local sandlot baseball games and enjoyed having company. Because of its proximity to the two churches in Bible Hill, the George Frizzell home was the one where the circuit riding ministers most often came for Sunday dinner -- much to the dismay of the chldren in the family who had to wait and eat around the second table. "The Frizzell house had four rooms, a tin roof, front porch with dog-trot, and a stone chimney. The family took pride in having the best well water in the vicinity and were always able to offer a dipper of cold water from a freshly drawn pail to visitors on a hot summer day. "George Frizzell was content to farm his land and be head of his household. He was a man of medium height and a fair complexion and was a quiet man by nature, becoming even more so in later years when he became hard-of-hearing. He lived to be eighty-five years old, enjoying the love and respect of wife, children, and grandchildren. He and the home he established, with its air of tranquility, love, and gentle humor, live on in memory." [A Frizzell Family Record]
He married Elmira Bell Bowman, daughter of George C. Bowman and Lucinda J. Burnett, 26 Sep 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 30 Jul 1863, in Jeanette, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Dec 1950, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Virgil Jefferson[5] Frizzell.
2. Verdie Gertrude Frizzell.
3. Claude Edward Frizzell.
4. Ernest Lee Frizzell. Born, 4 Oct 1897, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Jul 1983, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Mary Lois McComic, daughter of William Porter McComic and Tennie Victoria Houston, 4 Oct 1942. Ernest Lee Frizzell was a veteran of World War I. His obituary does not mention surviving children.
5. Varnie Mae Frizzell.
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Mary Rebecca[4] Leonard. Born, 14 Dec 1861. Died, 1948. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
She married Ludy Winfield Flowers, 21 Nov 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Jan 1859, in MS. Died, 25 Apr 1940. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Ludy Winfield Flowers died from a heart ailment. Children:
1. Festus Ira[5] Flowers.
2. Leo F. Flowers.
3. Lina Flowers.
4. Bessie Elizabeth Flowers.
5. Ida Flowers. Born, 27 Oct 1901. Died, 13 Oct 1981. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married W. Ollie Hill, 23 Dec 1922.
Perlina (Pauline)[4] Leonard. Born, 25 Dec 1862. Died, 1950. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
She married, first, John Curry, circa 1885. Born, 24 Apr 1865. Died, 20 Aug 1889. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Infant Son[5] Curry. Born, 5 Dec 1886. Died, 11 Jan 1887. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Mary Curry.
She married, second, James K. P. (Poke) Duke, son of Gideon Duke and Sarah, 7 Jul 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Jun 1844. Died, 23 Oct 1921. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Clessie Duke. Born, 1894. Died, 1960. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Charlie J. Meggs.
2. Minnie E. Duke. Born, 1898. Died, 1981. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
Leslie A.[4] Rains (Winfred Z. (Winnie) (Rennie), 15). Born, Oct 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Businessman. Leslie Rains was involved in several of the early businesses in Parsons. The post office was established in Parsons on October 3, 1893. The first postmaster was Leslie Rains. The post office was located in the Newt Arnold-Leslie Rains General Mercantile Store, at the corner of Main and Tennessee Avenue North. Rains served from May 7, 1897, until December 7, 1903.
He married Minnie Abston, daughter of Unknown Abston and Maggie, 30 Dec 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Reeder R.[5] Rains. Born, 13 Dec 1892. Died, 9 Aug 1894. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Bonnie Rains. Born, circa 1895. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married James Keeton.
3. Fred Rains.
4. Hobart Rains.
5. Irma Rains.
6. Earl Rains. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Elbra Knott.
7. Infant Rains. Born, 11 Jun 1905. Died, 11 Jun 1905. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
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Mary Emma (Emily)[4] Crowder. Born, 1 Dec 1851, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 May 1883. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married Ephriam E. (Eph) Arnold, son of James Ephraim Arnold and Laverne Ann Houston, 2 Apr 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Jul 1851. Died, 27 Jun 1927. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sheriff/Farmer. E. E. Arnold ". . . worked on a farm until he was sixteen years of age, when he became a pilot on a raft, which occupation he continued until 1882; was elected sheriff of the county, holding that office up to the present time [1889]. . . . Mr. Arnold is prominently connected with the Masons, has been a member since 1872, also belongs to the I.O.O.F. He was one of the Grangers; was master of the county when that organization went down. He is a Democrat and a man who has a large circle of friends and acquaintances, esteemed by all. (Goodspeed's History of Tennessee) Children:
1. Melissa Ara[5] Arnold.
2. Ida May Arnold. Born, circa 1877. She married A. E. (Dolph) Deason, 2 Aug 1894, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. James E. Arnold.
4. Mary Gertrude Arnold.
5. Willie Gaston Arnold.
Medora (Dora)[4] Crowder. Born, 29 Jun 1853, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Oct 1904. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Ephriam E. (Eph) Arnold, son of James Ephraim Arnold and Laverne Ann Houston, 7 Jan 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Jul 1851. Died, 27 Jun 1927. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sheriff/Farmer. E. E. Arnold ". . . worked on a farm until he was sixteen years of age, when he became a pilot on a raft, which occupation he continued until 1882; was elected sheriff of the county, holding that office up to the present time [1889]. . . . Mr. Arnold is prominently connected with the Masons, has been a member since 1872, also belongs to the I.O.O.F. He was one of the Grangers; was master of the county when that organization went down. He is a Democrat and a man who has a large circle of friends and acquaintances, esteemed by all. (Goodspeed's History of Tennessee) Children:
1. Curry Franklin (Frank)[5] Arnold.
2. Allie Arnold. Died, before 1912. She married G. C. Bussell, 14 Jan 1906, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Arthur A. Arnold. Born, 1888. Died, 1956. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary Woodie Walker, 16 Jan 1915, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Golden Arnold. She married J. T. Conner.
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Latta C. (Kate)[4] Crowder. Born, 1856. Died, 1889. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Samuel M. Houston, son of Jefferson Perry Houston and Mary Jane Loftin, 20 Jun 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1851. Children:
1. Eliza[5] Houston.
2. Viola Estelle Houston.
3. Emery L. Houston. Born, 7 Apr 1885. Died, 9 Oct 1885. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
4. James P. Houston. Born, 1888. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lillie Dunkle, 2 May 1914, in Henderson Co., TN. In 1910 he was in the household of Charlie F. Abston and listed as brother-in-law.
5. Walker Houston. He married Pink Wallace.
6. Jewel Houston. Born, 1889. Died, 1966. She married William Hurst Jennings, son of William Perry Jennings and Rebecca Ann (Beckie) Quinn. License, 20 Jul 1906, in Decatur Co., TN.
7. Maggie Houston. She married Richard Snyder.
Martha Jane[4] Crowder.
She married John Lucky Houston, son of John Graham Houston and Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold, 12 Feb 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 Oct 1851. Died, 16 Feb 1909. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Emma[5] Houston. She married Thomas A. Swafford, son of William L. Swafford and Mareurite Roark, 27 Aug 1899, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Marcus deLafayette Houston.
3. Elnora Houston. Born, Nov 1876. Died, 1933. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John Henry Reeves, 15 Apr 1906, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Ella Houston.
5. Alvin Houston. Born, Oct 1881. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Ola Britt.
6. Aaron Houston.
7. Tom Houston. Born, Feb 1889. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Mittie Rushing.
8. Harry Houston. Born, Aug 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Bessie Houston.
9. John Newton Houston. Born, Apr 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Unknown Rushing.
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John Thomas (Tom)[4] Crowder. Born, 20 Mar 1859, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 26 Oct 1939. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Mary Caroline (Carrie) Lewis, daughter of William Henry Lewis and Harriet Ann (Hattie) Mitchell, 3 Aug 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 31 Oct 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Aug 1902. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Mary Mitchell[5] Crowder.
2. James Thomas (Jimmy) Crowder. Born, 8 Nov 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, before 1973. He married Bertha Robbins.
3. Hattie Effie Crowder.
4. Willie Alma Crowder. Born, 18 Aug 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Sep 1987. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married James Clifford Neely. License, 19 Jun 1915, in Decatur Co., TN.
5. Donna Inez Crowder. Born, 22 Sep 1895. Died, 21 Mar 1902. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Donna Crowder died of burns.
6. Nell Carrie Crowder. Born, 27 Oct 1899. Died, 28 Aug 1978. Resided: 1974, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married James Weaver Rogers, son of James Tate Rogers and Fredonia Abigail (Donie) Dennison, 1944.
7. Elizabeth Geneva (Bess) Crowder. Born, 5 Feb 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Guntown, Lee Co., MS. Resided: 1994, in Florissant, St. Louis Co., MO. Occupation: Teacher. She married Joe Clark James, 8 Jan 1929, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
Lena[4] Rains (John Pinkley (Jack), 17). Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married William E. Rushing, son of Richard Burrell Rushing and Mary J. Smith, 21 Jan 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Jun 1872, in TN. Burial in Gibson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Wilma[5] Rushing. Born, Oct 1899. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
I. W.[4] Rains (Isaac Wesley, 18). Born, 1866. Died, 1939. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Ara Wallace, 9 Apr 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1876. Died, 24 Aug 1902. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Loy E.[5] Rains.
He married, second, Sophia J. Perry, 26 Nov 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1878. Died, 1970. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

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L. Fredona[4] Rushing. Born, 8 Jan 1869. Died, 7 Apr 1957, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, James A. Liles, 28 Apr 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Ina[5] Liles.
She married, second, William Patterson Lewis, son of William Henry Lewis and Harriet Ann (Hattie) Mitchell, 11 Apr 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Sep 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1933. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. W. Curtley Lewis. Born, circa 1904. Resided: 1957, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1993, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN.
James M.[4] Rushing. Born, 1871. Died, 1952. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur County.
He married, first, Josie Howell, 8 Mar 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1876. Died, 1914, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Hurlet[5] Rushing.
2. J. Harbert (Harb) Rushing.
3. Earl H. Rushing. Born, 17 Jun 1910. Died, 15 Nov 1987. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes that he was a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II. The obituary for him in the Parsons News Leader (18 Nov 1987) did not mention any wife or children survivors.
He married, second, Emma Taylor, daughter of Andrew Jackson Taylor and Larthine T. Rosson, 11 Sep 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Apr 1879. Died, 4 Nov 1967. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
Frances Emma Etta[4] Rains (William Presley (Bill), 20). Born, 18 Jul 1872. Died, 6 Sep 1954. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
She married Charles Rasmus (Charlie) Carrington. Born, 2 Oct 1863. Died, 2 Nov 1924. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Jimmie[5] Carrington. Born, 10 Mar 1891. Died, 21 Oct 1981. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Zula Rains Carrington.
3. Grace Carrington. Died, 2 Aug 1892. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
4. Infant Daughter Carrington. Born, 23 Aug 1907. Died, 23 Aug 1907. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
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James Adolphus (Dolph)[4] Rains (Henry Harrison, 21). Born, 11 Mar 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Jul 1939. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Pharmacist.
He married, first, Lula Belle Triplett, daughter of Thomas W. Triplett and Elizabeth Cartwright, 1 Nov 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Aug 1870, in OH. Died, 5 Mar 1918. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Herschell Leigh[5] Rains. Born, 30 Jan 1896.
2. Herman Vance Rains.
3. Hilden Paul Rains. Born, 21 Sep 1900.
4. Jimmie Graden Rains. Born, 27 Aug 1903.
5. Anna Lou Rains. Born, 22 Feb 1913.
He married, second, Lottie Thelma Boyd, 27 Nov 1918. Children:
1. Thelma Lounell Rains.
2. Peggy Inez Rains.
3. Rose Marie Rains.
4. James Adolphus Rains.
5. Billy Boyd Rains.
Ethel C.[4] Rains (William G., 22). Born, Feb 1870. Died, 1913. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Ezra J. Houston, son of Samuel Madison (Matt) Houston and Mary H. Jennings, 27 Dec 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1869. Died, 1955. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He is called Iseral J. Houston in the 1900 census. Children:
1. William McK. (McKinley?)[5] Houston. Born, Oct 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Helen Guinn.
2. Infant Son Houston. Born, Sep 1896. Died, Sep 1896. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
3. Bob Bryan Houston.
4. Roland Rains Houston. Born, 27 Feb 1898. Died, 4 Mar 1969. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Reba Chambers.
5. Rex Parker Houston. Born, 4 Mar 1901. Died, 31 Oct 1943. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
6. Mary Joe Houston. Born, 20 May 1903. Died, 22 May 1984. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
7. George Vander Houston. Born, 19 Mar 1905. Died, 9 Nov 1942. He married, first, Wreatha Burgess. He married, second, Wretha Burgess.
8. Al Curtis Houston. Born, 1907. Died, 1907. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
9. Lola Ruth Houston. Born, 8 Jun 1909. Died, 15 Aug 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Salesclerk. She married Guy Edward Hale. Ruth (Houston) Hale was a member of Parsons United Methodist Church. Her obituary lists a brother but no children.
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William G.[4] Rains (William G., 22). Born, 1876. Died, 1934. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Cora Mae Rushing, daughter of William Henry Hendricks Rushing and Elizabeth A. Garrett, 4 Dec 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Sep 1878, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Mar 1910, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. William Rushing[5] Rains.
He married, second, Ethel Livingston, 16 Feb 1913, in Decatur Co., TN.

He married, third, Tommie Livingston, 4 Oct 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1896. Died, 1936. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
Georgia[4] Rains (William G., 22). Born, 13 May 1883. Died, 5 May 1958. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married Ezra Jennings, son of John Henry Jennings and Martha Elvira Thomas, 5 May 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Oct 1880. Died, 13 Jan 1936. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Will E.[5] Jennings.
Elnora Blanche[5] Hays (Elias W., 24). Born, Oct 1871, in TN. Died, Sep 1944, in Gracemont, Cadoo Co., OK. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She was named Abbott at the time of her death.
She married Isaac Martin C. (Ike) Ledford, son of Thomas J. Ledford and Nancy Paralee Hays, 10 May 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Jan 1870, in TN. Died, circa 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Viola Beatrice[6] Ledford.
Ramey Genora[5] Evans. Born, 28 Feb 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Apr 1955. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married William Martin Hill, son of John Taylor Hill and Josephine Reeves, 24 Dec 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Mar 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Mar 1933. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:
1. Infant Son[6] Hill. Born, 1900. Died, 1900. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Lena Paralee Hill. Born, 15 Nov 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 30 Apr 1990. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married William Hubert Hays, 22 Feb 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Lena (Hill) Hays died of heart failure.
3. Laura Mae Hill.
4. William Claiborne Hill.
5. Birta Francis Hill. Born, 20 Jul 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Dec 1988. Burial in Mt. Comfort Cem., Carroll Co., TN. She married Elmer (Cap) Hampton, son of Martin Hampton and Millie. Birta died of heart failure.
6. Alta Ruth Hill. Born, 20 Jul 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married, first, Wesley L. (Pete) Quinn, son of John William Robert (Jake) Quinn and Lucy May Hamilton. She married, second, Harold Howard.
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Madison Franklin (Frank)[5] Evans. Born, 1 Aug 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Jul 1931. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Frank Evans died of cancer and consumption.
He married, first, Lucenia Onie Meggs, daughter of Lige Meggs. License, 3 Mar 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 22 Sep 1882. Died, 8 Apr 1906. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Lucenia died from childbirth complications. Children:
1. Infant Son[6] Evans. Born, 21 Mar 1906. Died, 21 Mar 1906. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. "It was said this baby weighed nineteen pounds at birth which is why neither he nor his mother survived." [Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans]
He married, second, Mary Estella/Estella A. Hays (111), 8 Nov 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Ettie Gertrude Evans.
2. Cenie Francis Evans.
3. George Madison Evans.
4. Ruby Ethel Evans. Born, 6 Feb 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN (fieldstone). Ruby Evans died of pneumonia while young.
5. Mary Magdaline (Maggie) Evans. Born, 24 Aug 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK. She married Hassel Hearne.
6. William Elco Evans.
7. James Elston Evans. Born, 28 Mar 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN (fieldstone). james Elston Evans died of whooping cough while young.
8. Thomas Wylie Evans. Born, 21 Aug 1921, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Nedra Ellis.
9. James Cecil Evans. Born, 18 Jul 1923, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO.
10. Charlie Goff Evans. Born, 27 Apr 1925, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in MO. Resided: 1996, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He married Dorothy Haggard.
11. Infant Daughter Evans, stillborn. Born, Jul 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. This infant is buried with her mother.
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Clinton Columbus (Clint)[5] Evans. Born, 11 Nov 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Apr 1961. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Lina Frances Hays (32), 10 Nov 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Lena Alice[5] Evans.
2. Alvis Evans. Born, 9 Jan 1906. Died, 12 Jan 1906. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
3. Manda Evans. Born, 22 Feb 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 May 1922. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Manda Evans died from complications of hormonal problems.
4. Ollie Evans. Born, 1 Nov 1921. Died, 4 Nov 1921. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
James L.[5] Duke. Born, 23 Apr 1868, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 30 Oct 1959. Burial in Browns Meth. C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: after 1907, in Cotton Grove, Madison Co., TN. James L. Duke was a member of Cotton Grove Baptist Church.
He married Martha Lou Aldridge. Born, 31 Aug 1869. Died, 21 May 1957. Burial in Browns Meth. C., Madison Co., TN. Children:
1. Lura[6] Duke. Born, 29 Dec 1898. Died, 2 Apr 1919. Burial in Browns Meth. C., Madison Co., TN. She married C. H. Cole.
2. James Bond Duke.
3. Ola Duke. Resided: 1959, in Cotton Grove, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Thornton.
Auda M.[5] Duke. Born, circa 1871. Died, 2 May 1960, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Sand Ridge Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.
He married Dora Lomax, daughter of Asa J. Lomax and Margaret S. A. Liston, 1 Feb 1897. Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Marie[6] Duke. Resided: 1960, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Gilliam.
2. Marcille Duke. Born, circa 1916. Resided: 1942, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Millington, Shelby Co., TN. She married Erbie Loyd Reed, 12 Dec 1942, in Henderson Co., TN.
3. Larue Duke. Born, circa 1925. Resided: 1960, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married Robert W. Maxwell, 31 Aug 1947, in Henderson Co., TN.
4. Virginia Duke. Resided: 1960, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Welting.
5. Sarah Katherine Duke. Born, circa 1930. Resided: 1948, in Jackson, Henderson Co., TN. She married Floyd B. Dennison, 17 Jul 1948, in Henderson Co., TN.
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M. Ada[5] Duke. Born, 30 Apr 1875. Died, 7 Feb 1953. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married A. L. Chumney, son of Robert P. Chumney and Nancy Francis, 24 Dec 1896, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 25 Aug 1875. Died, 12 Aug 1957. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Dewey[6] Chumney. Born, 1 Sep 1899. Died, 5 Apr 1900. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Lunnie F. Chumney. Born, 1 Feb 1905. Died, 1 Feb 1905. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
3. Luna Frances Chumney. Born, circa 1905. Died, 27 Feb 1988, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Donelson, Davidson Co., TN. She never married.
4. Ollie Lee Chumney. Born, 31 Mar 1916. Died, 5 Jan 1984, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Mechanic. He married Gertie R. Tolley, daughter of George Thomas Tolley and Cynthia Clementine Gulledge, 22 Oct 1938, in Decatur Co., TN.
5. Joe Chumney. Resided: 1988, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
6. Anna Chumney. Resided: 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Newark, New Castle Co., DE. She married Unknown Pitt.
7. Laura Chumney. Resided: 1988, in Liberty, MS. She married Travis.
Henderson Frederick[5] Fiddler. Born, 18 Sep 1881, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 4 Feb 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Christian Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Lucy Estella Dennison, daughter of Curry Sanford Dennison and Sarah Jane Hendrix, 21 Feb 1904. Born, 14 Feb 1889, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 19 Aug 1961, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Christian Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1936, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Clifford Clovis[6] Fiddler. Born, 18 Nov 1905. He married Fairy W., 1925.
2. Velta Grey Fiddler.
3. Glennie Ray Fiddler.
4. Roby Curry Fiddler.
5. Jewel Hooper Fiddler.
6. Sarah Agnes Fiddler.
7. Hulon Henderson Fiddler.
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Wylie McKinley[5] Hays (John Thomas, 46). Born, 15 Mar 1897.
He married Maggie Ruth Moore, daughter of Pleasant Calvin Moore and Vester L. Breckenridge. Born, 1 Apr 1907. Died, 20 Jan 1984, in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Dorris Ellen[6] Hayes.
2. Maxine Hayes.
3. Eloise Hayes. Resided: 1984, in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. She married O. Shelby.
4. Vester Lowell Hayes. Resided: 1984, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
5. Elizabeth (Betty) Hayes. Resided: 1984, in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC. She married Scott Callett.
6. Max Earl Hayes. Resided: 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
Grace[5] Hays (John Thomas, 46). Born, circa 1904. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Belton Robinson. Children:
1. David Lee[6] Robinson.
Willie Rufus[5] Sullivan. Born, 9 Apr 1888, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 23 Nov 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Hester J. Eads. Born, 24 Oct 1892. Died, 11 Mar 1975. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Earl E.[6] Sullivan. Born, 24 Dec 1915. Died, 2 Aug 1917. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Bertha Marie Sullivan.
Leslie Lee[5] Keen. Born, 1897. Died, 1958, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Addie Mae Hays. Born, 1901. Died, 19 Mar 1992, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Charles E.[6] Keen. Born, 18 Jul 1921. Died, 24 Apr 1966. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee PFC HQ Co 459 AAA Aw Bn World War II."
2. Wylie Keen. Resided: 1958, in Cooter, Pemiscott Co., MO. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
3. Leslie Keen. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
4. Paul Ray Keen. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
5. Nettie Keen. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Vermillion, Huron Co., OH. She married Frazier.
6. Jerry Lou Keen. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Bradford, Gibson Co., TN. She married Long.
7. Etta Jane (Nell?) Keen. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Crawford.
8. Dell Ann Keen. Resided: 31 Jan 1958, in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Titusville, Brevard Co., FL. She married Unknown Williams.
9. Pauline Keen. Resided: 1958, in Bradford, Gibson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Bradford, Gibson Co., TN. She married, first, Unknown Allen. She married, second, Austin.
10. James Mack Keen. Resided: 1992, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
11. Tavener Marvin Keen. Resided: 1992, in Scotts Hill, TN.
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Leva[5] Hays (Ezra/Isa G., 49). Born, 8 Aug 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Feb 1970. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Leva (Hays)( (Hill) Woodward died of cancer.
She married, first, Unknown Woodward.

She married, second, William Claiborne Hill (168).
Floyd[5] Hays (Ezra/Isa G., 49). Born, 25 Dec 1910. Died, 25 Jan 1978. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Simon C. Elliott. Born, 4 Nov 1900. Died, 23 Feb 1964. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Everett G.[6] Elliott.
2. Edith Elliott.
Lena Alice[5] Evans (Clinton Columbus (Clint), 73). Born, 29 Jul 1902, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Jesse Barker (91).
Ernest Jefferson (Polly)[5] Watson (John Franklin (Frank), 33). Born, 8 Jan 1892, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Mar 1987, in Maynard, AR. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Piggott, Clay Co., AR.
He married, first, Susan (Emma) McComic, daughter of John Thomas McComic and Elvira Tennie Evans, 1927. Born, Mar 1888. Died, 11 Jun 1963, in Ceres, Stanislaus Co., CA. Burial in Ceres Cem., Stanislaus Co., CA. Children:
1. Neal[6] Watson.
He married, second, Ettie Gertrude Evans (169), 12 Apr 1939, in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. Children:
1. James Ernest Watson.
2. David Jefferson Watson.
Oliver Esco[5] Watson (John Franklin (Frank), 33). Born, 30 May 1893. Died, 20 May 1962, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Government. A military marker serving as footstone for his grave reads "Tennessee PFC 4 Mil Police Co World War I." He was a member of Parsons Church of Christ and a long-time employee of county government.
He married Amanda Ethel Hayes, daughter of Clayborn Lee Hayes and Alice Estalee Alexander, 14 Mar 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Sep 1901. Died, 1 Dec 1972, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Willard Fred (Bones)[6] Watson.
2. Coy Lee Watson.
3. Hugh Franklin Watson.
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William Leslie (Lec)[5] Watson (John Franklin (Frank), 33). Born, Feb 1897. Died, Apr 1956. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Clessie R. Hayes, 11 May 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1902. Resided: 1982, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children:
1. Clyde Ray[6] Watson.
Golden[5] Watson (John Franklin (Frank), 33). Born, circa 1902. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
She married Chester D. Hayes, 10 Aug 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Dec 1899. Resided: 1982, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children:
1. Inez[6] Hayes.
2. Wilda Hayes.
3. Elizabeth Hayes.
4. Evelyn Hayes.
5. Chester Hayes.
Maude S.[5] Hays (William A., 34). Born, Aug 1882. Died, 14 Jul 1970, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Calvin N. Sullivan. License, 5 Apr 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1876. Died, 1950. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Alpha May[6] Sullivan.
2. Glenn Sullivan. Resided: 1950, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
3. Coy Sullivan. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
4. Elsie Sullivan. Resided: 1950, in Kennett, Dunklin Co., MO. Resided: 1970, in Gideon, New Madrid Co., MO. She married, first, Powers, before 1950. She married, second, Unknown Hall, before 1970.
5. Ernestine Sullivan. Resided: 1950, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Unknown Johnson, before 1950. She married, second, Bradfield, before 1970.
6. Wilma Sullivan. Resided: 1950, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Millington, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown McDaniel.
7. Jewel Sullivan. Born, 1914. Died, 1969. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. She married John W. Hays.
8. Cova Ray Sullivan. Born, 10 Apr 1917. Died, 17 May 1951. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
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Fielder[5] Hays (William A., 34). Born, Feb 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Ettie Gertrude Evans (169), circa 1926. Divorce in ???. Children:
1. Naomi Ruth (Shelly)[6] Hays Watson.
Jesse[5] Barker. Born in Weakley Co., TN. Died, 1930. Burial in Hopewell Cem., near McKenzie, TN. Jesse Barker was murdered.
He married Lena Alice Evans (84) in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Ruby Mae[6] Barker.
2. Velma Faye Barker.
Ellis Parker[5] Hays (John A., 36). Born, circa 1886. Died, 21 Apr 1958, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN (unmarked). Occupation: Farmer.
He married Unknown. Children:
1. Clarence[6] Clessie. Born, 28 Mar 1908. Died, Feb 1968. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Vannie L. Milner.
2. Johnnie Hays. Resided: 1958, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
3. Herbert T. Hays.
4. Covy Hays. Resided: 1958, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.
Johnnie Harmon[5] Hays (John A., 36). Born, 1894. Died, Mar 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. The family presented her for Johnnie Harmon Hays is based on 1966 and 1997 obituaries which present somewhat conflicting information. Edd and John Hays are not mentioned in 1966. Ralph Hays and Max Ray Hays are listed as children in 1966 but are listed only as pall bearers in 1997.
He married, first, Unknown, circa 1920. Children:
1. Lonzo[6] Hays. Resided, before 1992. Resided: 1966, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
2. Lois Hays. Died, before 1997. Resided: 1966, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married, first, Unknown Ivy, before 1966. She married, second, Unknown Hill, before 1997.
He married, second, Vallie Pearl White, daughter of George Frank White and Sula Mae McClure, before 1933. Born, 1903. Died, 26 Jan 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Maxine Hays.
2. Ralph Hays. Resided: 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN.
3. James F. Hays. Born, 21 Apr 1933. Resided: 1966, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Mary F., 20 Dec 1952.
4. Max Ray Hays.
5. Roger D. Hays. Resided: 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Hohenald, Lewis Co., TN.
6. Iola (Pete) Hays. Resided: 1966, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Bracken, before 1966.
7. Carolyn Gail/Clessie Hays. Resided: 1966, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Homer Wayne Hurst, 6 Jun 1959, in Decatur Co., TN.
8. Johnnie Marilyn Hays. Resided: 1966, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married James Phillip Morgan, 14 Jun 1960, in Decatur Co., TN.
9. Edd Hays. Resided: 1997, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
10. John Hays. Resided: 1997, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
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Lessie Angeline[5] Hays (John A., 36). Born, 29 Oct 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Nov 1978, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Phillip Esco Bowman, son of William Frank Bowman and Louisa Bradfield, 20 Dec 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Feb 1887, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Jul 1970, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Phillip Esco Bowman moved to Memphis. He died of heart failure, partially as a result of a stomach tumor. Children:
1. Carmon[6] Bowman. Born, 8 Dec 1915. Died, 8 Sep 1933. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Carmon Bowman died of spinal meningitis.
2. Viola Mae Bowman.
3. Lela Frances Bowman.
4. Herbert Edward Bowman.
5. Rudolph Hufstedler Bowman.
6. Faye Iola Bowman.
Lesie W.[5] Hays (Elijah (Lige) Newton, 37). Born, 1892. Died, 1971. Burial in Corinth Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. A military marked used on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt Co M 46 Infantry World War I."
He married Pearl P. Creasy, daughter of A. Thomas Creasy and Margarete (Maggie). Born, 1896. Died, 3 Jan 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Corinth Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:
1. Thomas Newton[6] Hays.
2. Paul Talmadge Hays.
Maude M.[5] Hays (Elijah (Lige) Newton, 37). Born, 2 Oct 1895. Died, 15 Mar 1965. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Robert L. (Bob) Laster. Born, 27 Jan 1890. Died, 24 Nov 1970. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Grady[6] Laster. Resided: 1965, in New Orleans, Jefferson Par., LA. Resided: 1993, in FL. He married Norene Powers, daughter of James Bedford Powers and Addie A. Mitchell, 18 Sep 1938, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Ray Laster. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
3. Billy Laster. Resided: 1965, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
4. Hattie Laster. Resided: 1965, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Lockhart.
5. Katie Belle Laster.
6. Faye Laster. Resided: 1965, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI.
7. Marie Laster. Resided: 1965, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1993, in Venice, Sarasota Co., FL. She married Wallace.
8. Bobbie Laster. Resided: 1965, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Woods.
9. Hazel Louise Laster.
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Claudia[5] Hays (Elijah (Lige) Newton, 37). Born, 1897. Died, 1968. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Elmer A. Johnson. Born, 1894. Occupation: Farmer/Grocer. Children:
1. Coy V.[6] Johnson. Born, 8 Oct 1925, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Marsh Creek, Perry Co., TN. He married Jeanetta Maxine Brasher, daughter of James Clarence Brasher and Ida Smith. Covy V. Johnson was drafted into the army at age 19. He served with the 42nd Rainbow Division in France and Germany, participating in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Dachau. He was wounded in France. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Combat Infantry Badge.
2. Hough Don Johnson.
3. Ruby Johnson.
4. Leon Johnson.
5. Jonell Johnson.
Ada[5] Hays (Elijah (Lige) Newton, 37). Born, 6 Apr 1907. Died, 20 Jun 1974. Resided: 1965, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., TN.
She married James Ernest Jackson, son of Gilbert Franklin (Bud) Jackson and Magnolia (Maggie) Harrington. Born, 31 Aug 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 21 Apr 1978. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1970, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Occupation: Welder. Children:
1. James Andrew[6] Jackson.
Dortha/Dorothy[5] Hays (Elijah (Lige) Newton, 37). Born, 1 Aug 1917. Resided: 1965, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Littleton Tobias (Tobe) Rogers. Born, 12 Aug 1908. Died, 19 Oct 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Gerald H.[6] Rogers. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
2. Bobby W. Rogers.
3. James V. Rogers. Resided: 1992, in Camden, Benton Co., TN.
4. Shelby Jean Rogers.
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Roxie Alice[5] Ivy. Born, 10 Sep 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Jan 1985. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Roxie (Ivy) Bowman died of pneumonia.
She married, first, Benjamin Harrison Bowman, son of William Frank Bowman and Louisa Bradfield, 4 Aug 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 3 Jan 1889, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Sep 1926. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Benjamin Harrison Bowman died of facial cancer. Children:
1. Jesse Herman[6] Bowman.
2. Paul Gideon Bowman.
3. Thomas Hershal Bowman.
4. Inez May Bowman.
She married, second, Ellis Clayton Hayes, son of John Bateman Hays and Nancy Wilkerson, 2 Sep 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 24 Aug 1880. Died, 5 Jun 1947. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Jimmie Lee Hayes. Born, 17 Feb 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married William Lloyd Hays, 9 Feb 1952, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Jimmie Lee (Hayes) Hays had no children.
William Albert (Willie)[5] Ivy. Born, 4 Apr 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 30 Apr 1982. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Willie Albert Ivy was a good fiddle player and banjo picker. He played at many country dances.
He married, first, Libby Alexander, daughter of B. Frank Alexander and Amanda (Mandie) J. Milford, Sep 1923. Born, 21 Dec 1887. Died, 22 Sep 1935. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. James Edward[6] Ivy.
2. Lillian Blanche Ivy.
He married, second, Cordie L. Clendenion, daughter of Fate Clendenion and Nan (Nannie) Ivy, 25 Feb 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1905. Died, 1982. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Billy Gordon Ivy. Born, 28 Dec 1937. Died, Dec 1937.
2. Betty Jo Ivy.
3. Linda Ann Ivy.
4. Johnie Sue Ivy.
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Augusta Lee (Gussie)[5] Ivy. Born, 26 Nov 1900. Died, 1980. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married, first, Hubert Todd, son of Joseph Henry Todd and Martha A. Rogers, 26 Dec 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1902. Died, 1931. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Fred Marvin[6] Todd.
2. Vaughn James Todd.
3. Faye Helen Todd.
4. Infant Daughter Todd. Born, 1930. Died, 8 May 1930. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married, second, Johnny J. Jones, son of J. R. (Johnse/Jonce) Jones and M. Angeline Harris, 13 Oct 1951. Born, 23 Jul 1897, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Jun 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
Felbert Ray[5] Ivy. Born, 22 Sep 1902. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Loreane Jennings. Children:
1. Mary Oleta[6] Ivy.
Jesse Alton[5] Ivy. Born, 9 Oct 1904. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Golden Hendrix, daughter of Henry Hendrix and Arvie/Vick Woods, 20 Jan 1924. Born, 8 Jul 1906. Died, 17 Apr 1986. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Myracletown Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Van Ray[6] Ivy.
2. Max Ray Ivy. Born, 2 Feb 1926, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Apr 1926. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. max ray Ivy died from pneumonia.
3. James Coleman Ivy. Born, 24 Jul 1929, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Nov 1991. Burial in Hendrix Cem, Myracletown Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Factory. He married Iva Christine (Jo) Cox in MI. Coleman Ivy was an army veteran. He died from a staph infection. He had no children. [Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans]
4. Golden Marie Ivy. Born, 1 Apr 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Apr 1931. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She is said to have lived 16 days.
5. Charles Lee Ivy.
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Jean William[5] Hayes ((Thomas?) Sidney L. (Sid), 39). Born, 8 Oct 1902, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Jul 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
He married, first, Nora Fisher, daughter of William Layette (Bill) Fisher and Margaret (Maggie) Evans. Born, 25 Aug 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 May 1956. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. "Nora was pregnant with her son, Dick, when the tornado hit Beacon, TN in 1942. She was found safe on a matress, several yards from what was once her home. It is interesting to note that she never smokes, yet died of lung cancer." [Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans] Children:
1. William Thomas (W. T.)[6] Hayes. Born, 26 Sep 1925, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Apr 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Electronics. He married Dorothy Kelly. W. T. Hayes was a navy veteran. He and wife Dorothy had no children.
2. Richard Fisher (Dick) Hayes.
3. Marie Hayes.
He married, second, Bonnie Nattie Houston, 28 Dec 1957, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1906. Died, 26 Dec 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
Gracie[5] Hayes ((Thomas?) Sidney L. (Sid), 39). Born, 1905. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married John B. Biggs. Born, 1897. Died, 1978. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Thorld Buddy[6] Biggs. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
2. Howard E. Biggs. Born, 28 Jul 1939, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Apr 1997, in Spooner, Washburn Co., WI. Burial in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. Occupation: Custodian. He married, first, Shirley Colwick, 12 Mar 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Sally Seedorf Brashoar, 17 Nov 1989, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Howard Biggs worked for 20 years at the Pabst Brewery in Peoria Heights, Illinois, and for 10 years as custodian at Washington High School, Washington, IL. An obituary lists three children: Bryan Biggs, Pekin, Illinois; Kyle Biggs, Washington, Illinois; and Michelle Murray, Tremont, Illinois.
3. Norma Jean Biggs. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Paul Rhodes, 28 Jun 1941, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Johnnie Sue Biggs. Resided: 1997, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Neuman.
5. Zula Mae Biggs. Resided: 1997, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Thomas.
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Harry Loyd[5] Hayes ((Thomas?) Sidney L. (Sid), 39). Born, 20 Aug 1920. Died, 6 Sep 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Harry Hayes died of cancer.
He married, first, Louisa Kathleen Tillman, daughter of Joe Sidney Tillman and Mary Ida Moore, 23 Dec 1944, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Feb 1925, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Feb 1970, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Mary Elizabeth (Libby)[6] Hayes.
2. Orlanda Fay Hayes.
3. Harry Lynn (Gabby) Hayes.
4. Wanda Gail Hayes. Born, 5 Dec 1951. Died, 30 Nov 1980, in Donelson, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Beautician. Wanda Gail Maness was killed in an automobile accident.
5. Beverly Ann Hayes.
He married, second, Clara Duck, daughter of Charlie Andrew Duck and Nora May Butler, 4 Nov 1971, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1918. Died, 12 May 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
Lossie[5] Hayes ((Thomas?) Sidney L. (Sid), 39). Resided: 1982, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
She married Roy F. Kolwyck, 28 Apr 1929, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Vance Leon[6] Kolwyck. Born, 17 Nov 1931. Died, 8 Jun 1935. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
Alta[5] Hayes (Isaac Franklin, 40). Born, 25 Dec 1911. Resided: 1963, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
She married William Clyde Dyer. Born, 11 Aug 1907. Died, 4 Apr 1992. Burial in Dyer Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Highways/Lumber. Children:
1. Martha Joanna[6] Dyer. Resided: 1992, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Jimmy Allen Helms.
2. Billy (Bill) Clyde Dyer. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Carolyn Pollock, daughter of Garrett Pollock and Unknown.
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Balaam H.[5] Hays (James Buchanan (Buck), 41). Born, 7 Nov 1892. Died, 3 Apr 1967. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married Gertrude (Gertie) Hopkins, 23 Dec 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Aug 1899. Died, 7 Jan 1986, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Harrison[6] Hays.
2. Ruby Lee Hays. Resided: 1986, in Big Sandy, Benton Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Big Sandy, Benton Co., TN. She married Charlie C. Bawcum, 31 Oct 1937, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Arbie Hays. Resided: 1986, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. She married Troy Inman, 24 Dec 1937, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Ora Hays. Resided: 1986, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. She married Unknown Bawcum.
5. Gladys Hays. Resided: 1986, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Renfroe.
6. Delta Hays. Resided: 1986, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Walker.
7. Jimmie Lee Hays.
Mary Estella/Estella A.[5] Hays. Born, 2 Jun 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Jul 1927. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Estella Hays was raised by her uncle and his wife, George and Eddie Hays. She died from complications in childbirth.
She married Madison Franklin (Frank) Evans (72).
George Martin[5] Cagle. Born, 27 May 1890. Died, 1 Dec 1975. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker on his grave notes "Pvt US Army World War I."
He married, first, Mary Goodman, 10 Aug 1929, in Decatur Co., TN.

He married, second, Mary M. Bowman, daughter of William Frank Bowman and Louisa Bradfield, 9 Aug 1930, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Dec 1897, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Dec 1992. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1970, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Mary Bowman was unmarried and living with her parents in the 1920 census. Children:
1. Willie H.[6] Cagle. Resided: circa 1992, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
2. Odell Cagle. Resided: circa 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.
3. Earlene Cagle. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Powers.
4. Dela Mae Cagle. Resided: circa 1992, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.
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Dealia[5] Woods. Resided: 1957, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Edgar Lee Perry, son of William Jasper Perry and Maude Bell Houston. Born, 1909. Resided: 1969, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Nova[6] Perry.
2. Edgar Lee Perry.
Harrison Elco[5] Woods. Born, 19 Feb 1890, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 18 Jun 1965, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Lillie Solomon. Born, 20 Jun 1887. Died, 13 Aug 1971. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Herman[6] Woods. Resided: 1965, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.
2. Elston Woods. Resided: 1965, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
3. Guy Woods. Resided: 1965, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
4. Odell Woods. Resided: 1965, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
5. Audra Ray Woods. Resided: 1965, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN.
6. Ruby Woods.
7. Lerlie Woods. Resided: 1965, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Powers.
8. Jewel Woods. Resided: 1965, in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Lindsay.
William Albert[5] Woods. Born, Feb 1898. Died, 1972. Burial in Bible Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Maudie Davis, daughter of James M. (Black Jim) Davis and Martha Jane (Mattie) Watson. Born, 1905. Died, 10 Nov 1984, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Bible Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Herbert Lee[6] Woods.
2. Martha Magaline Woods.
3. Ruthie Lee Woods.
4. William Plautt Woods.
5. Nora Madella Woods.
6. James Adkins Woods.
7. Mary Lou Woods.
8. Janice Gayle Woods.
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Verna A.[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 10 Sep 1896. Died, 25 Mar 1958. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910.
She married Sol Eads. Born, 5 Feb 1894. Died, 27 Aug 1979. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Paul[6] Eads.
2. Ray Eads.
Virdie M.[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 24 Feb 1899. Died, 8 May 1923. Burial in Bible Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910.
She married Brady Scates. Born, 1898. Died, 1964. Burial in Bible Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Edward H.[6] Scates. Born, 17 Jun 1919. Died, 26 May 1944. Burial in Bible Grove Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Although his grave marker is not a military one, it notes that he was a "S/Sgt" in the "5th Armored Div." and was "Killed in Italy on Anzio Beach."
Laura J.[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 24 Feb 1901. Died, 1983. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910. Resided: 1958, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Hubert Hamm, son of George W. Hamm and Isabell Hays, 24 Feb 1921, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1900. Died, 1962. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Everett[6] Hamm. Born, 1922. Died, 1977. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Doris Moberly.
2. Wilma Hamm.
3. J. D. Hamm.
4. Dorothy Coy Hamm.
Lawrence H.[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 8 Oct 1903. Census: 1910. Resided: 1958, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Carleen Vineyard. Children:
1. Herman Lavaghn[6] Hays.
2. Dorothy Hays. Resided: 1989, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Oshea.
3. Bertie Sue Hays. Resided: 1989, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Jowers.
4. Jewel Hays. Resided: 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Gurley.
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Roby E.[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 9 Jan 1905. Census: 1910. Resided: 1991, in Brookland, Craighead Co., AR.
He married Myrtle. Children:
1. Broadie[6] Hays.
2. Earl Hays.
3. Jerry Hays.
Hooper[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 25 Nov 1910. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
He married Golden. Children:
1. Irene[6] Hays.
2. Imogene Hays.
Rennie Oakley[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 11 Jun 1913. Died, 17 Apr 1991, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Service Station.
He married Mattie Ethel Gross, daughter of Oliver J. Gross and Mary Ellen Tolley. Born, 19 Nov 1912. Died, 20 Mar 1978, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. H. G.[6] Hays. Resided: 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
Ruth[5] Hays (Balaam Jasper, 48). Born, 7 Feb 1916. Resided: 1958, in Camden, Benton Co., TN.
She married Martin McAuley. Children:
1. Charles[6] McAuley.
James Oscar[5] Hays (George Washington, 50). Born, 18 Jun 1903, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Dec 1987. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Sawmill.
He married Laura Mae Hill (167), 31 Dec 1922. Children:
1. Lois Mae[6] Hays.
2. William Lloyd Hays. Born, 20 Jan 1930, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Jimmie Lee Hayes, 9 Feb 1952, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. William and Jimmie Hays had no children.
3. James Floyd (Tippy) Hays. Born, 21 Apr 1933, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Carmie Ruth Hays. Born, 17 May 1940, in Decatur Co., TN.
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Pearlie Mae[5] Hays (George Washington, 50). Born, 1918. Resided: 1960, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Lee Roy Carrington, 16 Mar 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 26 Jul 1916. Died, 18 Jan 1974. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Jessie Mae[6] Carrington. Born, circa 1944, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1997, in Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., TN. Burial: 29 May 1997, in Memorial Gardens, Lawrence Co., TN. Occupation: Meat Packer. She married Lonnie Hargrove. Her obituary lists son James Ricketts and wife Wanda, son Darrell Beasley, and daughter Janice Mashburn and husband Mike, all of Lawrenceburg.
2. Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Carrington.
3. Betty Carrington. Born in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Littlejohn.
4. Judy Carrington. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
5. Truman Lee Carrington. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Ester Lorene Carrington, 7 Sep 1974, in Decatur Co., TN.
6. Jimmy Ray Carrington. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Angelee Gibson, 25 Mar 1967, in Decatur Co., TN.
Oscar Touluthian[5] Douglas. Born, 7 Apr 1881, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Dec 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Timber.
He married Hettie Lee McComic, daughter of John Thomas McComic and Elvira Tennie Evans, 13 Oct 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Apr 1883, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 24 Jun 1966, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Carl Lee[6] Douglas.
2. Jessie Jefferson Douglas.
3. Georgia Irene Douglas.
4. Ohlen (Olin) Ray Douglas.
5. Otto Thoudis Douglas.
6. Herman Oscar Douglas.
7. Dorothy Frances Douglas.
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John Washington[5] Douglas. Born, 21 May 1884, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Sep 1960, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
He married Maude Eclee McComic, daughter of John Thomas McComic and Elvira Tennie Evans, 14 Jan 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Jan 1889, in Moore's Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 May 1971. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Ruby Iola[6] Douglas.
2. Vera Emily Douglas.
3. Alma Frances Douglas.
4. Margaret Tennie Douglas.
5. Verle Ray Douglas. Born, 9 Oct 1924, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, before 1984. Resided: 1971, in Brownsville, Haywood Co., TN. He married Elizabeth McFarland.
Jeannie Elizabeth (Betty)[5] Douglas. Born, 13 May 1886, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Smithville, Dekalb Co., TN.
She married, first, Charles O. (Charlie) Thomas, son of Christopher Columbus Thomas and Emilie J. Rogers. Born, May 1884. Died, 1930. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Douglas[6] Thomas. Born in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. He married Carmon Odle.
She married, second, Alvin Van Hooser.
Elco Jefferson[5] Douglas. Born, 3 Nov 1888, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1958. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. An alternate date for his death is 6 September 1959.
He married Eula F. O'Gwinn, daughter of William S. O'Gwin and Levicie J. Brown, 22 Dec 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1893. Died, 1957. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Thomas O'Gwinn[6] Douglas. Born, 31 Oct 1913, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Jun 1983. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Van Moore, daughter of Hubert R. Moore and Van Buren Armstrong, 13 Jul 1935, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Frances Brown Douglas. Born, 29 May 1922. Died, 29 May 1922. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
3. Wilma Josephine Douglas. Born, 4 Jun 1925. Died, 4 Jun 1925. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
4. Billie Bryan Douglas. Born, 3 Apr 1926. Died, 23 Apr 1926. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
5. Jefferson Clark Douglas. Born in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. He married Frances Yates.
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Mary Frances (Fanny)[5] Douglas. Born, 3 Nov 1889, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1946. Burial in Spring Hill C., Madison Co., TN.
She married Charles R. Matlock, 1910. Died, 1979. Burial in Spring Hill C., Madison Co., TN. Children:
1. Charles R.[6] Matlock. Occupation: Missionary.
Marna Lee[5] Douglas. Born, 3 Sep 1895, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Feb 1919. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
She married George T. O'Gwinn, son of William S. O'Gwin and Levicie J. Brown. Born, 25 Jan 1889. Died, 15 May 1918. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Harry[6] O'Gwinn. He married Irene Moore.
Virgil Jefferson[5] Frizzell (George Washington, 52). Born, 30 Aug 1891, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Jul 1956, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Livestock. An obituary for Virgil Jefferson Frizzell in the "Parsons News Leader" does not list any surviving children.
He married, first, Minnie Ann Stegall, daughter of Alexander Stegall and Zora Eaves. Born, 29 Mar 1901, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Dorothy Sue[6] Frizzell.
He married, second, Bonnie Nattie Houston, 2 Mar 1946, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1906. Died, 26 Dec 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
Verdie Gertrude[5] Frizzell (George Washington, 52). Born, 5 Aug 1893, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Oct 1950, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married Johnny J. Jones, son of J. R. (Johnse/Jonce) Jones and M. Angeline Harris, 29 Feb 1920. Born, 23 Jul 1897, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Jun 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. James Odell[6] Jones.
2. Lou Nell Jones.
Claude Edward[5] Frizzell (George Washington, 52). Born, 5 Mar 1895, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Dec 1965. Burial in Monte Vista Cem., Johnson City, Wash. Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
He married Mary Izora Waters, daughter of John Mullendore Waters and Sidney Louisa Myers, 1 Jun 1922. Born, 26 Sep 1891, in Elejoy, Blount Co., TN. Children:
1. Byron Waters[6] Frizzell. Born, 25 Dec 1924, in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN. He married Edith Lucille Bridgers, daughter of Thomas Alfred Bridgers and Maie Hollingsworth, 24 Jul 1952.
2. Myra Louise Frizzell. Born, 29 Apr 1928, in Johnson City, Washington Co., TN.
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Varnie Mae[5] Frizzell (George Washington, 52). Born, 11 Sep 1904, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Limestone, Washington Co., TN.
She married Arbie Verge Houston, son of Jefferson Perry Houston and Arbie Cordelia (Dealie) Chumney, 29 Jan 1926. Born, 26 Jul 1907, in Mt. Oak, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Limestone, Washington Co., TN. In a 1988 obituary for Arlie N. Houston, Arbie Huston is listed as living in Tedford, TN. Children:
1. James Ruble[6] Houston.
2. Jack Parker Houston.
3. Lewis Newton Houston.
Festus Ira[5] Flowers. Born, 5 Sep 1884, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Jun 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Festus Flowers died of a heart attack.
He married, first, Cora Paralee Evans, daughter of Wiley Dee Evans and Mary Frances Moore. Born, 24 Jul 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Dec 1952. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Cora (Evans) Flowers died of heart failure. Children:
1. Lester[6] Flowers. Born, circa 1910. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Yuma, Carroll Co., TN. He married Mae Dickson, 8 Dec 1924, in Henderson Co., TN.
2. Magnolia (Nola) Flowers.
3. Hester Lee Flowers.
4. Chester Flowers.
5. James Howell (Hal) Flowers.
6. Elmus O. Flowers.
7. Paul Flowers. Resided: 1982, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
8. Virginia E. Flowers. Born, 1925. Resided: 1982, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN.
9. Ernest Edward Flowers.
10. Lavern Flowers.
11. Dorothy Maxine Flowers. Born, 10 Mar 1930, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Paul D. White, son of William Herman White and Clara Mae Jackson.
He married, second, Ara Rena Newsom, daughter of John Wesley Newsom and Amanda Lanora Maxwell, 14 Aug 1958, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Jan 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Dec 1971. Burial in Suttles Chapel, Decatur Co.,

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RAINS FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published November 21, 1997