TOLLEY FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published November 17, 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 TOLLEY 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.

William[1] Tolley. Died, before 1850.
He married Rachel Conder. Born, circa 1798, in KY. Died, after 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Tolley Cem., Decatur Co., TN (fieldstone). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Manerva[2] Tolley.
2. Joseph H. Born, circa 1824. Died,. Burial in Tolley Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Joe Tolley never married.
3. Arthur Tolley.
4. George Tolley. Born, circa 1830. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. George Tolley settled in Kentucky.
5. Martha Tolley.
6. Rachel Elizabeth Tolley.
7. John Tolley. Burial in Tolley Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
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Manerva[2] Tolley (William, 1). Born, 23 Jul 1823. Died, 8 Jun 1896. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married Lewis Jones. Children:
1. Sarah E.[3] Jones. Born, circa 1857. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Chuck/Church A. Jones. Born, circa 1861. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Susan T. Haggard, 9 Apr 1882, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Rachel Sophronia Jones.
Arthur[2] Tolley (William, 1). Born, 12 Apr 1827, in Carroll Co., TN. Died, 1 Oct 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
Arthur Tolley was born in Carroll County and married Morning Rushing. They lived on the Rushing farm. Their first child, George Alston, was born there. The family moved from there to the Houston farm about 1/2 mile east of Mt. Tabor.

Young Arthur grew to manhood learning the art of using the axe. He became an expert in hewing logs that were used extensively in the structures of homes, schools, and churches. One of these was the old Mt. Tabor school about two miles south of Parsons. He loved to dance and had the reputation of being one of the best dancers in Decatur County. He professed faith in Christ and joined the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church.

He fought throughout the Civil War as a Union soldier, enlisting at Decaturville on September 18, 1862, in Company G, 6th Regiment Tennessee Calvary, Capt. W. C. Webb's Company. He was mustered out at Pulaski, Tennessee, on July 26, 1866. [History of Decatur County]

He married, first, Morning Rushing, daughter of Isaac Rushing and Rebecca Saint, circa 1852. Born, 15 Jul 1833, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Feb 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Tolley Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. George Alston[3] Tolley.
2. James Arthur Tolley.
3. Martin Andrew Tolley.
4. Joseph Thomas Tolley.
5. Samuel Jackson Tolley.
He married, second, Mary Skinner, 21 Oct 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Oct 1839. Died, 9 Nov 1908. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Mary Ellen Tolley.
2. Lucy Elnore Tolley.
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Rachel Elizabeth[2] Tolley (William, 1). Born, circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. In the 1870 census she is living in the household of her Brother-in-law Lewis Jones.
She married John Chester, son of Isaac Chester and Unknown. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Margaret C.[3] Chester. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Nancy Jane Chester. Born, circa 1857. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Andrew J. Smith, son of George Washington Smith and Jane White, 24 Jun 1877, in Decatur Co., TN.
Rachel Sophronia[3] Jones. Born, 26 Jun 1864. Died, 28 Dec 1932, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Sophronia (Jones) Fisher died of heart failure brough on by the flu. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church.
She married Newton J. (Newt) Fisher, son of Jonathan Newton Fisher and Mary Ann Fisher, 20 Jan 1881. Born, 1 Aug 1861. Died, 4 Feb 1940, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Newton J. Fisher was a memebr of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. Children:
1. William Albert (Abb)[4] Fisher.
2. Ella A. Fisher.
3. Robert Henry Fisher.
4. Marshall P. Fisher. Born, 15 May 1889. Died, 1902. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
5. Mary Alice Fisher.
6. Lucy Fisher.
7. John Lewis Fisher. Born, 18 Oct 1895. Died, 25 Dec 1968, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Birth(2): 11 Oct 1895. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Dyer Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "Cpl US Army World War I." In 1964 he lived in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.
8. Carrie Fisher. Born, 3 Jan 1898. Died, before 1978. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Austin, Travis Co., TX. She married, first, Joe Yarbro, 26 Dec 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Terry Wyman, before 1965.
9. Ewing A. Fisher. Born, 4 Feb 1900. Died, 29 May 1994. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Opal Tuten, 17 Jul 1932, in Decatur Co., TN. He may be the William, age 10, listed as son on Newton J. Fisher in the 1910 census.
10. Sarah Fisher. Born, 14 Mar 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
11. Lena Fisher. Born, 1903. Died, 1940. Resided in Mt. lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. She married Robert H. Marr, son of Unknown Marr and Amanda Caroline (Mandie) Butler. In 1978 she was living in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
12. Ila Fisher. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. She married Unknown Hickerson, before 1932.
13. Hallie Newton Fisher.
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George Alston[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 30 Dec 1853, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Feb 1942. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Rebecca A. Haggard, 7 Mar 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Oct 1862. Died, 28 Jun 1887. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. James Arthur[4] Tolley. Born, 19 Dec 1880. Died, 12 Feb 1887. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. George Thomas Tolley.
3. John Pink Tolley.
He married, second, Louisa J. McComic. Born, 20 Aug 1861. Died, 2 Nov 1945. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Rhoda Tolley.
2. Mary Jane Tolley.
3. Arril/Arae Tolley.
4. Minnie Lee Tolley.
5. Maudie Tolley. Born, circa 1901. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Johnson.
6. Lela G. Tolley. Born, 1903. Died, 1929. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Bankston.
James Arthur[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 26 Nov 1858, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Mar 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Caroline Warren, 25 Feb 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Jan 1864. Died, 25 Jan 1884. Burial in Fisher Cem., Mt. Carmel Com., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. James T. (Bud)[4] Tolley.
2. Infant Daughter Tolley. Born, 23 Jan 1884. Died, 23 Jan 1884. Burial in Fisher Cem., Mt. Carmel Com., Decatur Co., TN.
3. E. M. (Minnie) Tolley.
He married, second, Sedna Frances (Sissy) Finch, daughter of Thomas Finch and Eliza E. Jones, 17 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Jul 1861. Died, 14 Aug 1898. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Liza Frances Tolley.
2. Sam L. Tolley.
3. Jessie Lee Tolley.
4. Venia Tolley.
He married, third, Alminda Powers, daughter of Stephen Lafayette Powers and Mary Ann Bartholomew, after 1900. Born, 5 Aug 1879. Died, 21 Dec 1972. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Scotts Hill, TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. She is listed as Adore in the 1880 census and as Ada A. in the 1900 census.

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Martin Andrew[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 5 Jan 1862, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Feb 1952. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married Sophronia Ann Fisher, daughter of Charles W. Fisher and Sorriney Ann Gooden, 25 Jan 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 24 Sep 1864. Died, 29 Dec 1949. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Martha J.[4] Tolley. Born, 12 Dec 1883. Died, 3 Jan 1884. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Susanna/Anna Tolley.
3. Rachel Sophronia Tolley.
4. Andrew Jackson Tolley.
5. William Madison Tolley.
6. Charlie A. Tolley. Born, 1893. Died, 1955. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Union City, Obion Co., TN. He married Ida Altha Hutson, daughter of Charles Andrew Hutson and Jennie Burns.
7. Martin Herbert Tolley.
8. Nealie Mae Tolley.
9. Grace Gertrude Tolley.
10. Myrtle Beatrice Tolley.
11. James Gordon Tolley.
12. Wesley Tolley. Resided: 1950, in Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS. Resided: 1974, in Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS.
Joseph Thomas[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 29 Aug 1866, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided in Ridgely, Lake Co., TN.
He married Dossie A. Readey, daughter of John R. Readey and Mary Skinner, 26 Dec 1886, in Perry Co., TN. Born, 19 Feb 1867. Died, 28 Apr 1902. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Alice[4] Tolley.
2. Lillian Tolley. Born, circa 1892. Resided: 1982, in Ridgely, Lake Co., TN. She married Joe Smith, 30 Jun 1907, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Flora Tolley. Born, circa 1894. Resided: 1982, in Ridgely, Lake Co., TN. She married Will Stafford, 24 Feb 1913, in Decatur Co., TN.
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Samuel Jackson[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 13 May 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1952. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Edna J. Wallace, 29 Dec 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1876. Died, 1921. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. John W.[4] Tolley.
2. Mary Tolley.
3. Maggie M. Tolley. Born, circa 1896. Resided: 1972, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Eddie West, 2 Oct 1913, in Decatur Co., TN.
4. Arthur F. Tolley.
5. Eliza Ann (Lizzie) Tolley.
6. Winnie B. Tolley.
7. Rhoda/Roby J. Tolley.
8. James Logan Tolley.
9. Inez Tolley. Born, after 1910. Resided: 1979, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Davis.
10. Dewey M. Tolley. Born, 28 Jun 1912. Died, 25 Feb 1979. Burial in Christian Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1959, in Lincoln, lancaster Co., NE. Resided: 1972, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Mechanic. He married Beatrice Autry, daughter of Thomas W. Autry and Marena Catherine Davis. Dewey Tolley served in the army in World War II. His obituary does not list any children.
11. Martin Tolley. Born, circa 1913. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
12. Mittie Ila Tolley. Born, 21 Sep 1914. Died, 17 Feb 1915. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
13. Sophia Tolley. Born, circa 1915. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Elmer Cotham, 10 Sep 1938, in Henderson Co., TN.
14. Samuel Utley Tolley.
He married, second, Allie Martin. Born, 1874. Died, 1946. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN.

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Mary Ellen[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 11 Feb 1879. Died, 21 Mar 1952. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married Oliver J. Gross, son of Unknown Gross, 2 Sep 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1880. Died, 1955. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1953, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Lislie[4] Gross.
2. Anna Gross.
3. Mattie Ethel Gross.
4. William A. (Peck) Gross.
Lucy Elnore[3] Tolley (Arthur, 3). Born, 12 Mar 1882. Died, 16 Mar 1917. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married W. L. West, son of W. M. West and Sarah, 1 Oct 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Nov 1878. Died, 19 Oct 1918. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Infant Son[4] West. Born, 9 Sep 1900. Died, 9 Sep 1900. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Infant Son West. Born, 21 Jul 1901. Died, 21 Jul 1901. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
3. William Arthur West. Born, 7 Dec 1904. Resided: 1982, in Mercer, Madison Co., TN.
4. Myrtle West. Born, circa 1906. Resided: 1982, in Lordsburg, Hildago Co., NM. She married William (Bill) Moore, son of Lewis Alfred Moore and Lucy Ann Doughton.
5. Infant Son West. Born, 3 Jun 1909. Died, 3 Jun 1909. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
William Albert (Abb)[4] Fisher. Born, 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Jan 1964. Birth(2): 20 Nov 1882. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Effie Gross, daughter of Unknown Gross, 18 Mar 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1887. Died, 1957. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1953, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Marshall Perry[5] Fisher.
2. Coy Vernon Fisher. Born, 4 Dec 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Nov 1984, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Willie Aaron, daughter of William Absolom Aaron and Elnora Nancy Jane Wade, after 1958. Coy Vernon Fisher was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. An obituary for him does not list wife or children. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "PFC US Army World War II."
3. William Elston (Else) Fisher. Born, 8 Mar 1910. Died, 5 Nov 1978, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Sawmill. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "S2 US Navy World War II." He was a Methodist. He died from a heart attack. An obituary for him does not list wife or children. This may be the Elston Fisher who married widow Virgie Mary Johnson in Madison Co., TN, on 8 Feb. 1939.
4. Nina Fisher.
5. Sidney L. Fisher.
6. Cleveland Ray (Cleve) Fisher.
7. James Fisher.
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Ella A.[4] Fisher. Born, 19 Nov 1884. Died, 1986. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN.
She married Osco H. Kindle, son of Martin Jasper Kindle and Harriett J. Harris, 30 Sep 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Apr 1882. Died, 1953. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Albert[5] Kindle. Born, 1902. Died, 1902. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
2. Richard C. Kindle. Born, circa 1904. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. Cecil H. Kindle. Born, circa 1906. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Ironton, Iron Co., MO.
4. Ava A. Kindle. Born, circa 1908. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. She married Unknown Collier.
5. Allie Mae Kindle.
6. Paula Kindle. Resided: 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Ivey.
7. Bertha J. Kindle. Born, circa 1913. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
8. Alfred Kindle. Born, 1915. Died, 1916. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
9. Willie P. Kindle.
10. Monnie Kindle. Resided: 1984, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. She married Smith Bennett, 24 Oct 1936, in Decatur Co., TN.
11. Arlie M. Kindle. Resided: 1984, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.
12. Newton Kindle. Resided: 1984, in Centralia, Marion Co., IL.
13. Dorothy Kay Kindle. Resided: 1984, in Napa, Napa Co., CA.
Robert Henry[4] Fisher. Born, 23 Dec 1886. Died, 17 Apr 1965. Birth(2): 17 Dec 1886. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Robert Henry Fisher was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church and a Mason.
He married Viola Esther Kindle, daughter of Martin Jasper Kindle and Harriett J. Harris, 22 Feb 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 3 Nov 1883. Died, 27 Oct 1958, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. Children:
1. Wilma[5] Fisher.
2. James W. Fisher. Born, 1916. Died, 1975. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tec 4 US Army World War II."
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Mary Alice[4] Fisher. Born, 19 Feb 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Apr 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. In the 1920 census she is living in her father's household.
She married, first, Bill Benthal, son of W. M. Benthal and Luvina J. Moody, 20 Jun 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1920. Born, 22 Jul 1884. Died, 6 Jan 1946. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

She married, second, Alson L. (Al) Johnson, son of William Hubbard Johnson and Mary Jane Fisher, after 1920. Born, 11 Nov 1872. Died, 13 Dec 1947. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Mail/Veterinary. Children:
1. Mary Alice[5] Johnson.
2. Anna Jane Johnson. Resided: 1956, in Scotts Hill, TN.
3. Lucy Johnson.
Lucy[4] Fisher. Born, 12 Aug 1893. Died, 8 Dec 1979, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Lucy (Fisher) Wallace was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church.
She married Charlie H. Wallace, son of Samuel M. Wallace and Emily E. Fisher, 3 Jan 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Jun 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Feb 1975. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Charlie Wallace was a member of Mt. lebanon Methodist Church. Children:
1. Millard[5] Wallace.
2. Katherine Wallace. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Turpin.
Hallie Newton[4] Fisher. Born, 31 Aug 1908, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Dec 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Grapel Pauline Brasher, daughter of Jesse Howell Brasher and Demess Tuten, 13 Jun 1931. Born, 28 Nov 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Martin Jasper[5] Fisher.
2. William Ralph Fisher.
3. Mary Ellen Fisher.
4. Lou Ellis (Sammy) Fisher.
5. Dottie Bell Fisher. Born, 11 May 1943. Resided: 1993, in Antioch, Davidson Co., TN. She married, first, Leon Cruse, 23 Jun 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Jack Freckman, 28 Jun 1968.
6. Jane Marie Fisher. Born, 14 Oct 1948. Resided: 1993, in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX. She married, first, William Colon Sims, 14 Jun 1968, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Billy Hyde, 15 May 1976.
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George Thomas[4] Tolley (George Alston, 6). Born, 26 Apr 1883. Died, 29 Mar 1954. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Cynthia Clementine Gulledge, daughter of Roger Gulledge and Bettie, 19 Feb 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 6 Nov 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Nov 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Cynthia (Gulledge) Tolley was a member of Bible Hill Baptist Church. Children:
1. Girtha Mae[5] Tolley.
2. Infant Son Tolley. Born, 21 Feb 1906. Died, 22 Mar 1906. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
3. William Carl Tolley. Born, 22 Dec 1907. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Sattie Jennings, 13 Apr 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Edith E. Myracle, daughter of William Clifford Myracle and Edith Mae Long, 4 Aug 1974.
4. George Washington Tolley. Born, 17 Apr 1909. Died, 31 Mar 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Lessie M., circa 1968.
5. Glen E. Tolley.
6. Troy Lee Tolley. Born, 23 Apr 1914. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Opal May McComic, daughter of Lee McComic and Viola Maness, 24 Dec 1948, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Mary S. Myracle, daughter of Jesse Alexander Myracle and Mary Effie Wilson, after 1984.
7. Gertie R. Tolley. Born, 8 Feb 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN. She married Ollie Lee Chumney, son of A. L. Chumney and M. Ada Duke, 22 Oct 1938, in Decatur Co., TN.
8. James Marshall Tolley.
9. Velta Faye Tolley. Born, 30 Mar 1922. Died, 17 Oct 1951. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
10. Infant Daughter Tolley. Born, 4 May 1925. Died, 4 May 1925. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
11. Infant Daughter Tolley. Born, 18 Apr 1926. Died, 23 Apr 1926. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
12. Leslie Thomas Tolley.
13. Herman Tolley.
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John Pink[4] Tolley (George Alston, 6). Born, 1885. Died, 1967. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married, first, Julie Hamilton, daughter of John J. Hamilton and Aletha J. Cagel, 7 May 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1911. Born, 20 May 1887. Died, 10 Aug 1962. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. William E.[5] Tolley. Born, 19 Apr 1904. Died, 14 Nov 1926. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
He married, second, Nannie Rummage, 16 Nov 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1891. Died, Feb 1973. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Nannie (Rummage) Tolley was a member of Cub Creek Hall Baptist Church. Children:
1. Lucille Tolley.
2. Loy A. Tolley. Resided: 1972, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
3. Clois E. Tolley. Resided: 1972, in Ft. Hood, TX. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
4. Max Ray Tolley. Resided: 1972, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Resided: 1993, in IL.
5. L. R. Tolley. Resided: 1972, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Resided: 1993, in IL.
6. Cecil Tolley. Born, circa 1920. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Orlando, Orange Co., FL. Resided: 1993, in FL.
Rhoda[4] Tolley (George Alston, 6).
She married J. C. Bruce. Children:
1. Unknown Son[5] Bruce. Born, 20 Sep 1932, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
Mary Jane[4] Tolley (George Alston, 6). Born, circa 1890. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
She married, first, R. L. Wilson. Children:
1. Unknown Daughter[5] Wilson. Born, 19 Sep 1926, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
She married, second, Clarence Milton. Children:
1. Unknown Son Milton. Born, 4 Sep 1932, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
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Arril/Arae[4] Tolley (George Alston, 6).
She married Thomas F. Reed. Children:
1. Unknown Son[5] Reed. Born, 9 Nov 1930, in Henderson Co., TN.
Minnie Lee[4] Tolley (George Alston, 6). Born, 18 Jun 1894. Died, 21 Apr 1923. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Granville Oscar Box, son of John A. Lee Grant Box and Delitia E. Hamilton, 20 Oct 1912, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 28 Mar 1892. Died, 8 Nov 1946. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Eubie[5] Box.
2. Lueda Ozell Box.
James T. (Bud)[4] Tolley (James Arthur, 7). Born, 14 Oct 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Mar 1968, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Sallie Bartholomew, daughter of John Joseph Bartholomew and Nancy L. Johnson. Born, 3 Dec 1888, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Mar 1981, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Elbert Elston[5] Tolley.
2. Connie Way Tolley.
3. Waymon Almeta (Meta) Tolley.
Liza Frances[4] Tolley (James Arthur, 7). Born, 1886. Died, 1958. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
She married John M. Taylor Teague, son of William G. W. Teague and Tennessee G. Bartholomew, 2 Jun 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1887. Died, 1949. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Infant[5] Teague. Born, 3 Jan 1904. Died, 3 Jan 1904. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
2. Delbert A. Teague.
3. Roma Estelle Teague.
4. Elco E. Teague. Born, 12 Sep 1914. Died, 7 Jun 1984. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Emma Lou Roberts, daughter of Albert W. Roberts and Cora M. Box.
5. Ollie Ray Teague.
6. Infant Teague. Born, 1925. Died, 1925. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
7. Alfred Teague. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
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Sam L.[4] Tolley (James Arthur, 7). Born, circa 1889. Resided: 1968, in Atwood, Carroll Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Janie Harrington, daughter of G. Marshall Harrington and Emily Jones, 20 Feb 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1893. Resided: 1978, in Atwood, Carroll Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Mary M.[5] Tolley. Born, circa 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. James M. Tolley. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
3. William R. Tolley. Born, circa 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
Jessie Lee[4] Tolley (James Arthur, 7). Born, 1890. Died, 1975. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Storekeeper. Jess Tolley operated a small store in the Garrett community of Decatur County. He was a fiddler, and with his brother Bud, who played a banjo, was in great demand as a musician for local weddings and get togethers.
He married Hattie Bell Rushing, daughter of Leonadus Rushing and Mary Jane Jones, 25 Dec 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1893. Died, 9 Feb 1991, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Opal[5] Tolley. Born, 21 Jun 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Wayne Hill Wilkins, son of Obie Clois Wilkins and Bessie Adiline Hill, 25 Dec 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. No children are listed in the obituary for her husband Wayne Wilkins.
2. Willie Hazel Tolley.
3. Leo Tolley.
4. Eva Tolley. Born, 21 Aug 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Alford (Alf) Taylor Myracle, son of Orville M. Myracle and Nancy/Nannie Culp, 10 Aug 1940, in Decatur Co., TN.
5. Ernest Edward Tolley.
6. Rushing Tolley. Born, 10 Nov 1921, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in St. Louis, MO. He married Marie White, daughter of Thomas Almon (Al) White and Bonnie Pratt.
7. Eugene Tolley. Born, 20 May 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
8. Mildred Louise Tolley. Born, 25 Dec 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
9. Mary Nell Tolley. Born, 1 Aug 1932. Died, 28 Apr 1942. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Mary Nell Tolley died while having a tonsilectomy.
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Venia[4] Tolley (James Arthur, 7). Born, 8 Nov 1892. Died, Apr 1968. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married Luther F. Rushing, son of Edgar Davin Rushing and Emurinth (Amaranth) (Emma) J. Welch, 21 Aug 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1889. Died, 1960. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1951, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Hurshel Lee[5] Rushing. Born, 23 Sep 1910. Died, 10 Aug 1963, in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He apparantly was severely wounded in World War II. An announcement of his death in the "Parsons News Leader" notes that he had been in the VA Hospital for 20 years.
2. Herlet W. Rushing. Born, 20 Jan 1914. Died, 6 Oct 1916. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
3. Woodrow Rushing. Born, 1915. Died, 1915. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
4. Virgil Lee Rushing. Born, 28 Jan 1917. Died, 22 Jun 1944, in France. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Mae Savage, 10 Oct 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. His tombstone notes him to have been a 1st Sergent in World War II, killed in action in France.
5. James Rushing. Resided: 1963, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Louise Hart, 18 Jul 1939, in Decatur Co., TN.
6. Lorene Rushing.
7. Mayhugh Rushing. Born, 3 Jan 1927. Died, 4 Apr 1930. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
8. Pauline Rushing. Resided: 1963, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1963, in Waynesboro, Wayne Co., TN. She married, first, Bridges, before 1950. She married, second, Unknown Blankenship, before 1963.
9. Golden Rushing.
E. M. (Minnie)[4] Tolley (James Arthur, 7). Assignment of E. M. (Minnie) Tolley as daughter of James Arthur Tolley and Caroline Warren is arbitrary. It is based on location and interfamily relationships.
She married Jessie D. Teague, son of William G. W. Teague and Tennessee G. Bartholomew. Born, Dec 1885. Children:
1. J. D. W.[5] Teague. Born, 18 Feb 1904. Died, 4 May 1905. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
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Susanna/Anna[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 31 Oct 1885. Died, 3 Jan 1981. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Ethridge E. Tubbs. Born, 26 Feb 1877. Died, 21 Dec 1969, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Opal Caroline[5] Tubbs.
2. Sidney B. Tubbs. Born, 13 Jul 1908. Died, 27 Mar 1989. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. He married Vonzeal M. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tec 5 US Army World War II."
3. Emmett Wesley Tubbs.
4. Jethro Pershing Tubbs.
5. Glenn Tubbs. Died, before 1992. Resided: 1969, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
Rachel Sophronia[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 8 May 1888, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Dec 1978. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Adam (Add) Lane Blankenship, son of Joseph M. Blankenship and Mary Tom Brodie, 5 Sep 1903, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 6 Dec 1885, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, Sep 1956. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Add Blankenship died of a stroke. Children:
1. Beulah Mae[5] Blankenship.
2. Lula Blankenship.
3. Joseph (Joe) Martin Blankenship.
4. Ben Hooper Blankenship.
5. Bowden Roosevelt Blankenship.
6. William Ross Blankenship. Born, 14 Nov 1914, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 5 Jan 1915. Burial in Derryberry Cem., Henderson Co., TN. William Ross Derryberry died of diarrhea.
7. Herbert Hadley Blankenship.
8. Raymond (Ray) Eldridge Blankenship.
9. Mary Lou Blankenship.
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Andrew Jackson[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 1889. Died, 1973. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Ada Johnson, daughter of J. P. Johnson and Nan E. Hendrix, before 1915. Born, 3 Feb 1889. Died, 11 May 1915. Burial in Hendrix Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Aaron Ward[5] Tolley. Born, circa 1914. Died, before 1974. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Cora V. Holmes, 15 Jul 1939, in Henderson Co., TN.
2. Audrey Truman Tolley.
He married, second, Emma Jones, daughter of J. R. (Johnse/Jonce) Jones and M. Angeline Harris, 26 Oct 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1895. Died, 1973. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Ed Kelvy R. Tolley.
2. Faye Tolley.
3. Frankie D. Tolley. Born, after 1920. Resided: 1974, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in AR. He married Jean.
4. Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Tolley.
5. Imogene (or Emma Jean) Tolley. Resided: 1974, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Haney.
William Madison[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 1891. Died, 1967. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Lynchburg, Moore Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Tullahoma, Coffee Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. William Madison Tolley was principal of Decaturville High School in the early 1920s. Before his death he set up a trust fund to provide a scholarship for deserving students at Riverside High School. In the 1920 census he is listed as a boarder in the household of John R. Rhodes, White Oak Street, Decaturville.
He married Aline Wilson. Born, 1902. Died, 1978. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. William Madison[5] Tolley. Born, 1935. Died, 1935. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
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Martin Herbert[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 21 Oct 1896, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Dec 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Livestock. Martin Herbert Tolley served as Register of Deeds for Henderson Co.
He married Zula Rains Carrington, daughter of Charles Rasmus (Charlie) Carrington and Frances Emma Etta Rains. Born, 17 Sep 1900, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Dorothy Etta[5] Tolley.
2. Norsie Bettie Tolley.
3. Zula Grace Tolley.
4. Martin Herbert Tolley.
Nealie Mae[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 7 Nov 1898. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married William Audie Carrington. Born, 1895. Died, 1988. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Clara Myrtle[5] Carrington.
Grace Gertrude[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 6 Jan 1901, in Mt. Ararat Com., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory Worker.
She married James Ernest Wilkins, son of James Madison Wilkins and Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Evans, 2 May 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 18 Jul 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Jan 1974, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Teacher. Children:
1. Gussie Juaree[5] Wilkins.
2. James Rex Wilkins.
3. Russell Howell Wilkins.
4. Homer Andrew Wilkins.
5. Jeanette Orene Wilkins.
6. Faustine (Tena) Wilkins.
Myrtle Beatrice[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 28 Oct 1902. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married John Larkin Essary, son of Nathaniel Claibourne Essary and Mary Isabella (Isie) Myracle, 22 May 1921, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 18 Sep 1902, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Aug 1982. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Children:
1. Mary Lafronia[5] Essary. Born, 21 Mar 1923. Resided: 1982, in Edgewater, MO. Resided: 1995, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Mary Lafronia Essary worked for the U.S. government in Washington D.C. for many years. She moved back to Darden after she retired.
2. James Larkin (Jimmy) Essary. Born, 6 Nov 1924. Died, Aug 1985. Resided: 1982, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. James Larkin Essary served for 24 years as register of deeds in Henderson County.
3. David Martin Essary.
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James Gordon[4] Tolley (Martin Andrew, 8). Born, 1904, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 19 Jul 1979, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Livestock/Farmer.
He married Kathleen Lindsey, daughter of Robert Clyde Lindsey and Oda Frances Maxwell, 27 Jun 1936, in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. Born, 1913, in Safford Com., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Sandra Kay[5] Tolley.
2. Brenda Carol Tolley.
3. Janelle Tolley.
Alice[4] Tolley (Joseph Thomas, 9).
She married Walter Tillman, son of Thomas Elihu (Hugh) Tillman and Laura Pate, 19 Mar 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Apr 1883. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Walter Tillman was killed when the brake pole of a wagon broke and hit him in the head. Children:
1. Vertie[5] Tillman. Resided in St. Louis, MO (?).
John W.[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, 15 Sep 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Jun 1983, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant. John T. Tolley was Sheriff of Decatur County in the 1940s, served in World War I as a cook, and is mentioned in Notables of the South. Two of his sons served in World War II, a grandchild in the Korean War, and an in-law in the Vietnam War.
He married Ollie Gray Dennison, daughter of Curry Sanford Dennison and Sarah Jane Hendrix, 20 Sep 1919, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 2 Dec 1894, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 7 Jan 1953, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1936, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. John Provencher (Pro)[5] Tolley.
2. Paul Dennison Tolley.
3. Juaree Tolley.
4. Sarah Edna Tolley.
Mary[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, Jun 1895. Resided: 1982, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
She married Lonnie Hays, son of James Grant (Little Jimmy) Hays and Anna Abagail (Gillie) Hays, 8 Jan 1922, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 13 Sep 1899. Died, 1965. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Irene[5] Hays.
2. Carl Hugh Hays. Born, 1924. Died, 1932. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
3. Imogene Hays. Died, 1968.
4. Betty Jo Hays. She married Gee.
5. James Varnell (Jim) Hays.
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Arthur F.[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, 5 Feb 1900. Died, 5 Jan 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Mortician. Arthur F. Tolley was a mortician and half owner of Parsons Mortuary. He also was manager of the Holcomb Produce Co. in Parsons and a large stockholder in the company. The Arthur F. Tolley Bridge between Parsons and Decaturville is named for him. [History of Decatur County]
He married Nellie Colwyck, 21 Feb 1932, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Oct 1908. Died, 31 May 1987. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Anita[5] Tolley.
Eliza Ann (Lizzie)[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, 12 Oct 1902. Resided: 1982, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
She married William Hughel Wood. Died, circa 1977, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Salesman. William Wood was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington and a veteran of World War II. Children:
1. Joe Tolley[5] Wood. Born, 21 Sep 1922. Died, 1 Jul 1924. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Max Barry Wood. Born, 31 Jul 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
3. Bradley Wood. Resided: circa 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
4. Dan Wood. Resided: circa 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
5. Royal Wood.
6. David Wood. Resided: circa 1977, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
7. Vonsille Wood. Resided: circa 1977, in Murfreesboro, Ruitherford Co., TN. She married Unknown Finch.
Winnie B.[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, 30 Dec 1904. Resided: 1982, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. In 1995 Winnie (Tolley) Rickman was living in Parsons.
She married W. Erie Rickman, son of Unknown Rickman and Allie Martin. Children:
1. Edna Brown[5] Rickman.
2. Unknown Son Rickman. Born, 31 Jul 1931, in Henderson Co., TN.
3. E. Van Rickman. Born, 16 Jun 1933, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 26 Jul 1935, in Henderson Co., TN. E. Van Rickman died of colitis.
4. Nancy Louise Rickman. Born, 19 Jul 1935, in Henderson Co., TN.
5. Unknown Daughter Rickman. Born, 5 Mar 1937, in Henderson Co., TN.
6. Thompsie Rickman.
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Rhoda/Roby J.[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, 25 Feb 1907. Died, 22 Jan 1985. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married, first, Jessie Arlene Pinkley, daughter of Samuel Franklin Pinkley and Mary Ellen (Mellie) Hays. Born, 10 Feb 1909. Died, 13 Dec 1932, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. A short article in the Lexington Progress, December 16, 1932, notes that she commited suicide by a shotgun blast. She had three small children. Children:
1. James Lloyd[5] Tolley. Resided: 1985, in Panama City.
2. Ginger Kay Tolley. She married Roy Davis.
3. Steve Tolley. Resided: 1985, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
4. Virginia Tolley. Resided: 1985, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Duke.
He married, second, Jimmie Elbert Dees. Born, 12 Dec 1902. Died, 30 Nov 1985, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Roby Tolley. Born, 15 Apr 1940. Died, 6 Oct 1949. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
2. Mary Nell Tolley. She married Rich.
James Logan[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, circa 1909. Died, before 1990. Resided: 1979, in Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married Bessie Lee Inman. Born, circa 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Mar 1990, in Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN. Burial in Mem. Gardens, Robertson Co., TN. Children:
1. James Ray[5] Tolley.
Samuel Utley[4] Tolley (Samuel Jackson, 10). Born, 5 Jul 1918. Died, 10 Dec 1946. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "S1 USNR World War II."
He married Hessie Reeves, daughter of John Franklin Reeves and Canada (Amanda) Mincey, 12 Jun 1936. Born, 1 Mar 1921. Resided: 1943, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Margaret Louise[5] Tolley. Born, 31 Jan 1939.
2. Utley Tolley. Born, 8 Apr 1941.
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Mattie Ethel[4] Gross. Born, 19 Nov 1912. Died, 20 Mar 1978, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
She married Rennie Oakley Hays, son of Balaam Jasper Hays and Dora Gabbard. 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. Children:
1. H. G.[5] Hays. Resided: 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
William A. (Peck)[4] Gross. Born, 1916. Died, 1972. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
He married Pauline Tillman, daughter of Jesse Lee Tillman and Mallie Jane (Sallie) Patterson, 30 Jan 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 31 Jul 1921. Resided: 1984, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:
1. Joe William[5] Gross. Born, 14 Aug 1942.
2. Sammy Rogers Gross. Born, 8 Jan 1944.
Marshall Perry[5] Fisher (William Albert (Abb), 13). Born, 6 Oct 1905, in GA. Died, 10 Oct 1964. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Marshall Perry Fisher was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "Georgia PFC 1447 Svc Comd Unit World War II."
He married Annie Pearl Brasher, daughter of George Oliver Brasher and Mallie Jane Lacy. Born, 1911, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Died, 18 Sep 1996, in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Max Ray[6] Fisher. Resided: 1996, in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. He married, first, Rebecca June Swift, 26 Nov 1971, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Peggy Diane Stanfill, 24 Jul 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Dorris Fisher. Resided: 1964, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Resided: 1996, in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. She married Unknown Bunch.
Nina[5] Fisher (William Albert (Abb), 13). Born, 4 Apr 1913. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Grover Edgar Moore, son of John Henry Moore and Emily V. (Emmie) Ivey. Born, 1912. Died, 1964. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Carpenter. Children:
1. John Ray[6] Moore.
2. Evie June Moore. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Denver Ray Scott, circa 1961.
She married, second, Unknown McPeake, circa 1980.

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Sidney L.[5] Fisher (William Albert (Abb), 13). Born, 29 Dec 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 May 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Sidney L. Fisher was a member of the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans, and a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. He died of a heart attack. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "PFC US Army World War II."
He married Anna Ester (Anne) Kindle, daughter of Hugh L. Kindle and Jo Anna Bryant, 1951. Born, 17 Oct 1924. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Judy[6] Fisher. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Thornton.
2. Michael (Mike) Fisher. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
Cleveland Ray (Cleve)[5] Fisher (William Albert (Abb), 13). Born in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Until 1993 Cleve Fisher lived and farmed in the Mt. Carmel community.
He married Neva Sue Culp, daughter of Willie C. Culp and Amanda Caroline (Mandie) Butler. Resided: 1947, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1983, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Rose Marie[6] Fisher, stillborn. Born, 3 Nov 1940. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, TN.
2. Rebecca Ann Fisher. Born, 21 Sep 1941. Died, 23 Jun 1969. She married Eldred B. Stricklin.
3. Larry Dwight Fisher.
4. Carolyn Jane Fisher.
5. Bonnie Ray Fisher.
James[5] Fisher (William Albert (Abb), 13). Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. In 1982 James Fisher was living in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. In 1984 he was living in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Sarah Lucille Smith. Born, circa 1925. Died, 16 Nov 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Jimmie T.[6] Fisher. Resided: 1995, in Dresden, Weakley Co., TN.
2. Danny G. Fisher. Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
3. Betty Fisher. Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Allen.
4. Jennifer Fisher. Resided: 1995, in Obion, Obion Co., TN. She married Unknown Matheny.
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Allie Mae[5] Kindle. Born, circa 1910. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Ben David Culp, son of Willie C. Culp and Amanda Caroline (Mandie) Butler, 15 Sep 1934, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1980. Resided: 1947, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Danny Leonard[6] Culp.
Willie P.[5] Kindle. Born, circa 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Woodrow W. Ivey, son of Arthur Marshall Ivey and Cora Edna Lacy. Born, circa 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Sharon[6] Ivey.
Wilma[5] Fisher (Robert Henry, 15). Resided: 1958, in Nunnelly, Hickman Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Nunnelly, Hickman Co., TN.
She married Merritt Enlo Cole, son of Merritt Ewing Cole and Kate Drusilla (Kitty) Vise. "Merritt Enlo Cole served in the Navy during World War II. He spent two years on the U.S.S. Reid and the U.S.S. Pickens, serving in the South Pacific. "He was discharged on October 31, 1945." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 9] Children:
1. William (Billy) Vise[6] Cole.
2. Janice Kay Cole. She married Unknown Parks.
Mary Alice[5] Johnson. Born, 1923. Died, 1975. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Reinzi, MS.
She married Percy Joe Potts. Born, 1916. Children:
1. Percy[6] Potts. He married Freida Kay Myracle, daughter of John Alvin Myracle and Wynema Janie Kennedy.
2. George Alvin Potts. Born, 14 Nov 1953. Died, 25 Nov 1953. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
Lucy[5] Johnson. Born in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Nurse. Lucy Johnson entered the Women's Army Corps after graduating from Decatur County High School. She served as medical technician. After her discharge from the service, she returned to Decaturville and did nursing duties for Dr. H. L. Conger. Lucy assisted Dr. Conger with a large number of baby deliveries for Decatur County families. The babies she helped deliver are now part of the baby boom generation. Dr. Conger had a drug store, doctor's office, and clinic in the building now occupied by Lunsford's Pharmacy." [Decatur County History and Families]
She married, first, W. R. Montgomery, son of Oscar W. Montgomery and Euda E. Lancaster. Born, 1924. Died, 6 Jun 1987. Burial in Red Walnut Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. W. R. Montgomery served in the navy during World War II. Children:
1. Peggy Jane[6] Montgomery. She married Lawrence Leo (Larry) Johnson, 26 Dec 1968, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Linda Ann Montgomery.
3. Vincent Dale Montgomery. Vincent Montgomery was not married circa 1996.
4. Kathy Jean Montgomery.
5. Alan Johnson Montgomery. He married Doris Ann Ledbetter, 3 Jul 1982, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married, second, Noel Nunnery. Born, 30 Sep 1923. Died, 26 Jan 1990. Burial in City Cem., decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Marine Corps. A military marker on his grave reads "Sgt US Marine Corps World War II Korea."

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Millard[5] Wallace. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Evelyn Kindle, daughter of Arthur E. Kindle and Hattie Mable Lacy, 10 Nov 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Vicki[6] Wallace. She married Mikial (Mike) Ivey, son of Leon Ivey and Flora Mae Dyer.
2. Janice Wallace.
3. Larry Wallace. He married Lucinda.
Martin Jasper[5] Fisher (Hallie Newton, 18). Born, 26 Jun 1932. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Faylene Pearcy (157), Jul 1951, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children:
1. Cathy Rhea[6] Fisher.
William Ralph[5] Fisher (Hallie Newton, 18). Born, 3 Apr 1934. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Lottie Jean Renfroe, 6 Jul 1959, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Jan Phlar[6] Fisher.
Mary Ellen[5] Fisher (Hallie Newton, 18). Born, 9 Mar 1936. Resided: 1993, in Nashville, Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Sherman Anderson, circa 1956. Children:
1. Amy Lynn[6] Anderson.
2. Neil Anderson.
She married, second, John Arndt, 14 Jul 1989.
Lou Ellis (Sammy)[5] Fisher (Hallie Newton, 18). Born, 8 Jan 1942. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Judy Carter, daughter of James Travis Carter and Martha L. (Polly) White. Born, 2 Sep 1945. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Scott Anthony[6] Fisher.
2. Stan Fisher.
3. John Fisher.
Girtha Mae[5] Tolley (George Thomas, 19). Born, 5 Nov 1904. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married William Clayborn Gilbert, son of Rufus (Rufe) Gilbert and Alsie Paralee Hays, 28 Mar 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Oct 1898. Died, 14 Feb 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Delbert[6] Gilbert.
2. Orbie Ray Gilbert.
3. Dorothy Victoria Gilbert. Born, 15 Nov 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Max Wilkins, son of Edgar Wilkins and Eula Gabbard, 15 Nov 1944, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Dorothy and Max adopted Patricia Dianne, daughter of Dorothy's maternal uncle Herman Tolley by his first wife.
4. Faye Gilbert. Born, circa 1927. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married C. Ray Byrd, son of Earl Olma Byrd and Ellen Gibson, 1946.
5. Ellen Lavelle Gilbert.
6. William Clayborn Gilbert.
7. Patsy Gilbert.
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Glen E.[5] Tolley (George Thomas, 19). Born, circa 1912. Resided: 1992, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Unknown. Children:
1. Jerry[6] Tolley.
James Marshall[5] Tolley (George Thomas, 19). Born, 23 Mar 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Electrician. James marshall Tolley served in the South Pacific during World War II.
He married Sylvia Mae Hendrix, daughter of Wilber Clois Hendrix and Addie Dodd, 17 Aug 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Aug 1923. Resided: 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Vincent Blane[6] Tolley.
2. Dennus Alan Tolley.
3. Regina Adell Tolley.
Leslie Thomas[5] Tolley (George Thomas, 19). Resided: 1992, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.
He married Faye Helen Todd, daughter of Hubert Todd and Augusta Lee (Gussie) Ivy. Born, 15 Dec 1928. Resided: 1984, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. Children:
1. Charlotte Ann[6] Tolley.
2. Johnny Michael Tolley. Born, 8 Oct 1950.
3. Cynthia Leigh (Cindy) Tolley. Born, 10 Feb 1958. She married Richard Earl Knipple, 1981, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.
Herman[5] Tolley (George Thomas, 19). Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Jeanette, Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Laverne Carrington. Children:
1. Patricia (Patty) Ann[6] Wilkins.
2. Joe Tolley.
He married, second, Geraldine Hayman, daughter of Wilmer Hayman and Ruby Davis, after 1958. Born, 26 Jan 1930, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
Lucille[5] Tolley (John Pink, 20). Born, 10 Aug 1914. Died, 4 Sep 1993, in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Lucille (Tolley) Houston was a member of Bible Hill Baptist Church.
She married Arlie N. Houston, son of Jefferson Perry Houston and Arbie Cordelia (Dealie) Chumney. Born, circa 1906. Died, May 1988. Burial in Houston Cem., Near Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Children:
1. Harry Lynn[6] Houston. Resided: 1988, in St James City, Lee Co., FL. Resided: 1993, in FL.
2. Laverne Houston. Resided: 1988, in Bayville, FL. Resided: 1993, in FL. She married Unknown Eddins.
3. Louise Houston. Resided: 1988, in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH. Resided: 1993, in OH. She married Unknown Hendren.
4. Bertha Houston. Born, 21 Feb 1937, in Henderson Co., TN.
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Lueda Ozell[5] Box. Born, 28 Jan 1916, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory Worker.
She married Ollie Glenn Wilkins, son of Walter Pinkney (Pink) Wilkins and Lou Ella Fiddler, 29 Sep 1934, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 6 Feb 1913, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 May 1990, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Machinist. Children:
1. Glenn Ray[6] Wilkins.
2. James Kenneth Wilkins.
Elbert Elston[5] Tolley (James T. (Bud), 25). Born, 2 Jul 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 Jul 1981, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Factory.
He married Mary Ester Chumney, daughter of Samuel Mathew Chumney and Laura Ann Scott, 24 Nov 1928, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 27 Oct 1911, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 26 Dec 1985, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Thomas Edward[6] Tolley.
2. Charles Matthew Tolley.
3. Frederick Dalton Tolley.
Connie Way[5] Tolley (James T. (Bud), 25). Born, 29 Feb 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Oct 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "S1 US Navy World War II."
He married, first, Mary Lucy Hardin, daughter of Amos G. Hardin and Maggie R. Raney. Born, 2 Jan 1909.

He married, second, Moden B. Odle. Born, 22 Feb 1925. Died, 2 Dec 1988. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Jimmy[6] Tolley. Born, 9 Apr 1962.
Waymon Almeta (Meta)[5] Tolley (James T. (Bud), 25). Born, 11 Mar 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Medina, Gibson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
She married Elbert Lowell Parker, 24 Dec 1938. Born, 22 Nov 1917. Children:
1. Barbara Jo[6] Parker.
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Delbert A.[5] Teague. Born, 19 Feb 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Dec 1970. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad.
He married, first, Ruby Ray Wilkins, daughter of Walter Pinkney (Pink) Wilkins and Lou Ella Fiddler, 1923. Born, 29 Jun 1905. Died, 25 Dec 1963. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Lloyd Edward[6] Teague.
2. James Rex Teague.
He married, second, Annie Lou Raines, Oct 1964.
Roma Estelle[5] Teague. Born, 16 Jul 1909, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 7 Nov 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN.
She married Roby Lee Wilkins, son of Walter Pinkney (Pink) Wilkins and Lou Ella Fiddler, Aug 1926, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Nov 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 May 1963, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:
1. Mabel Louise[6] Wilkins.
2. James Floyd (Jim) Wilkins.
3. Virgil Ray Wilkins.
4. Juanita Mae Wilkins.
Ollie Ray[5] Teague. Born, 15 Sep 1921. Died, 23 Jul 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Ruth McKenzie, daughter of Guy S. McKenzie and Eulah Powers, 15 Sep 1945. Born, 11 Jan 1925. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:
1. Shirley[6] Teague. Resided: 1991, in Enville, Chester Co., TN. She married Martin.
Willie Hazel[5] Tolley (Jessie Lee, 28). Born, 13 Dec 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Jun 1962. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
She married Rube Clinton Pearcy, son of William Lawson (Loss) Pearcy and Sarah Cordelia Savage, 5 Oct 1930, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. Born, 25 Apr 1904, in Concord Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Oct 1973, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Grocery. Children:
1. Faylene[6] Pearcy.
2. Betty Jean Pearcy.
3. Shirley Pearcy.
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Leo[5] Tolley (Jessie Lee, 28). Born, 13 Sep 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 May 1981. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1951, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
He married Opal Caldwell. Children:
1. Jerry[6] Tolley.
Ernest Edward[5] Tolley (Jessie Lee, 28). Born, 20 Jun 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN.
He married Reva Jane Clenney. Born, circa 1921. Died, 11 Nov 1971. Burial in Mem. gardens, Gibson Co., TN. Children:
1. Gerald[6] Tolley.
2. Unknown Daughter Tolley. Resided: 1971, in Dyer, Gibson Co., TN. She married Melvin Hall.
Lorene[5] Rushing. Born, 13 Mar 1921. Resided: 1963, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Unknown Teague, before 1950.

She married, second, James Dee Alexander, son of Gus C. Alexander and Francis Edna (Fanny) Russell, 29 Nov 1958. Born, 21 Jun 1913. Died, 6 Mar 1983, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. James Dee Alexander owned a gas station and was a member of the Decaturville Church of Christ. Children:
1. Peggy[6] Alexander. Resided: 1983, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Goodman.
Golden[5] Rushing. Born, 2 Feb 1931. Died, 25 Jun 1967, in Puerto Rico. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Resided: 1963, in Kodiak, AK.
She married Eldred B. Stricklin. Born, 26 May 1930. Died, 23 Jun 1969. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Cheryl[6] Stricklin.
2. Cathy Stricklin.
3. Charlotte Stricklin.
Opal Caroline[5] Tubbs. Born, 4 Sep 1906, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Jul 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Jessie Jefferson Douglas, son of Oscar Touluthian Douglas and Hettie Lee McComic, 3 Nov 1924. Marriage(2): 2 Nov 1924. Born, 26 Apr 1905. Died, 6 Oct 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. Children:
1. Thelma Opal[6] Douglas.
2. Doris Helen Douglas.
3. Jessie Jefferson (Jay) Douglas. Born, 7 Aug 1937, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 26 Sep 1972. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Service Station. He married Wilma Lee Hayes, daughter of Bennie Ray Hayes and Dorothy Lee Hill, 9 Sep 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. Jessie Jefferson Douglas was killed in a truck accident. He was an army veteran.
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Emmett Wesley[5] Tubbs. Born, 25 Oct 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Nov 1974, in Hardeman Co., TN. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Nobel Wood, daughter of Lynn Void Wood and Minnie Maness, 4 Sep 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Aug 1912, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Linda Lou[6] Tubbs.
Jethro Pershing[5] Tubbs. Born, 7 Nov 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.
He married Bethelene Wood, daughter of Lynn Void Wood and Minnie Maness, 20 Jun 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Feb 1922, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Dec 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Woody Brown[6] Tubbs.
2. Wanda Jean Tubbs.
3. Harold Jethro Tubbs.
Beulah Mae[5] Blankenship. Born, 10 Mar 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Jun 1971, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: after 1962, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Storekeeper. Beulah Mae died of a heart attack.
She married Ray Johnson, son of Sidney Jackson Johnson and Ella V. Nunnery. Born, 27 Nov 1908, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Sep 1941. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Ray Johnson was killed in an automobile accident. He was originally buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Henderson County then moved by his daughter to Mt. Ararat Cemetery. His grave marker notes that he was "A Lover of horses." Children:
1. Mary Ella[6] Johnson.
Lula[5] Blankenship. Born, 24 Apr 1907, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1991. Burial in Lafayette, Macon Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Castalian Spgs., Sumner Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Westmoreland, Sumner Co., TN.
She married, first, Ora Eunice Johnson, son of Sidney Jackson Johnson and Ella V. Nunnery. Born, 21 Jun 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 20 Mar 1955. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:
1. Brown[6] Johnson. Born, 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Hartsville, Trousdale Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lafayette, Macon Co., TN.
2. Billy Johnson.
She married, second, Jack McMillan.

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Joseph (Joe) Martin[5] Blankenship. Born, 3 Mar 1909, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 11 Nov 1979. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Cattle. Joseph Blankenship was killed in an automobile accident.
He married Ada Lee Arnold, daughter of John William (Willie) Arnold and Ira Nema Evans, 17 Sep 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Nov 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Jo Ann[6] Blankenship.
Ben Hooper[5] Blankenship. Born, 9 Apr 1911, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 31 Mar 1987. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Grocer. Ben Hooper Blankenship died of a stroke. An obituary notes that he operated a sawmill and was a former member of the Henderson County Board of Education.
He married Martha Lucille Scates, daughter of Jordan D. Scates and Oceola Blankenship, 30 Jul 1932, in Marion, AR. Born, 1 Aug 1916, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Shelba Jean[6] Blankenship.
2. Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Blankenship.
Bowden Roosevelt[5] Blankenship. Born, 19 Feb 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Nov 1990. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Bowden Blankenship died of heart failure.
He married Berlene Nunnery, daughter of James N. Nunnery and Julia Mae Wallace, 30 Jul 1933, in Mt. Ararat Ch., Henderson Co., TN. Born, 20 Oct 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Blondell (Shirley)[6] Blankenship.
2. James (Jimmy) Adam Blankenship.
3. Jack Oneal Blankenship.
4. Jeffery Lane Blankenship. Born, 11 Aug 1954, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 7 Apr 1991. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Construction.
Herbert Hadley[5] Blankenship. Born, 1 Dec 1915, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 25 Sep 1971, in Castalian Spgs., Sumner Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter. Herbert Hadley Blankenship was murdered (beaten and shot in the back) by a casual acquaintance in an attempted robbery.
He married Bertha May Mercer, daughter of Walter Edward Mercer and Lillie Young Sharp, 31 Dec 1941. Born, 15 Aug 1919, in Perry Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Charles Herbert[6] Blankenship.
2. Johnny Adam Blankenship.
3. Patricia Ann Blankenship. Born, 18 Jun 1951, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Maytag.
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Raymond (Ray) Eldridge[5] Blankenship. Born, 15 Apr 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 May 1983. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone to his grave reads "SSgt US Army World War II." Ray Blankenship saw active combat in the European theater during the war and was decorated with the Presidential Medal of Honor and other medals. He always had nightmares about combat duty. Ray died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
He married Ida Fay Arnold, daughter of John William (Willie) Arnold and Ira Nema Evans, 1941, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 2 Oct 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 26 Jun 1982. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Ida Arnold balnkenship died of cancer. Children:
1. William Clark[6] Blankenship.
2. Patsy Jean Blankenship.
3. Peggy Dean Blankenship.
Mary Lou[5] Blankenship. Born, 8 Sep 1928, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.
She married Pete Averett. Burial in Kirk Cem., Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Postal Service. Pete Averett died of diabetes. Children:
1. Scarlett[6] Averett.
2. Anette Averett. Resided: circa 1992, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. She married, first, Frank Parnell. She married, second, David Simmons. Annette has two children from each marriage.
Audrey Truman[5] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 33). Born, 18 Jan 1915, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 24 Nov 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Audrey Tolley lived at the intersection of Darden-Christian Chapel Road and New Safford Road.
He married Geraldine Evans, daughter of Robert Alvin Evans and Winnie Gray Maxwell, 7 Oct 1935. Born, 19 Feb 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Sherry Lou[6] Tolley. Born, 19 Mar 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 21 May 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. She died of yellow jaundice.
2. Kenneth Harold Tolley.
3. Robert Wayne Tolley.
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Ed Kelvy R.[5] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 33). Born, 21 Apr 1918. Died, before 1996. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
He married, first, Thelma Brown. Children:
1. Larry[6] Tolley.
2. David Tolley.
He married, second, Thelma Bell. Born, 17 Jan 1926. Died, 3 Sep 1990. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN.
Faye[5] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 33). Born, circa 1920. Resided: 1974, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Almeade Johnson, 27 Apr 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1919. Children:
1. Gerald[6] Johnson.
2. Tim Johnson.
Andrew Jackson (A.J.)[5] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 33). Born, 30 Nov 1929, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Andrew Jackson Tolley served in Korea 1951-1952.
He married Doris Jean Hayes, daughter of Ernest Wilmer Hayes and Eula Marie Wilkins. Born, 6 Oct 1934, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 30 Aug 1988, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Woodlawn Cem., Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children:
1. Michael Lynn[6] Tolley. Born, 16 Jul 1954, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Construction.
2. Karen Jean Tolley. Born, 31 Oct 1960, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Hermitage, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Office Manager.
Dorothy Etta[5] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 35). Born, 12 Mar 1918, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 30 Jul 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Army Nurse.
She married Samuel C. Holcomb, son of Samuel F. Holcomb and Irene Porter, 4 Sep 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, circa 1918. Resided: 1969, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:
1. Margaret Ann[6] Holcomb. Born, 20 Mar 1951. Died, 6 Dec 1964. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
2. Sarah Holcomb. Resided: 1983, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Unknown Aken.
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Norsie Bettie[5] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 35). Born, 23 Nov 1919, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married John Wright Frost, 17 Jan 1948, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 30 Nov 1923, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant. John Wright Frost served in the U.S. Army, 738th Tank Batallion, March 3, 1943-November 5, 1945. He served in the European Theater of Operations. He was Postmaster at Darden, Tennessee, March 1959-November 1983. Children:
1. Martin Wright[6] Frost.
2. Charles William Frost.
3. Nancy Etta Frost.
Zula Grace[5] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 35). Born, 13 Dec 1921, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in New York. Resided: 1996, in Farmingdale, Nassau Co., NY.
She married John Leonard McClorey, 18 Jun 1946, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Born, 5 Aug 1920, in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Occupation: Banking. Children:
1. Mary Elizabeth[6] McClorey.
2. Richard McClorey.
3. Barbara Jean McClorey. Born, 5 Aug 1954, in Rockville Centre, Suffolk Co., NY.
Martin Herbert[5] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 35). Born, 9 May 1928, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Wanda Jean Peeples, 29 May 1949, in AR. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. An alternative source lists her as Jean Parker. Children:
1. Rebecca Jean[6] Tolley. She married Danny Gayle Gannon, 3 Jun 1975.
2. Martin Herbert Tolley. Born, circa 1950. Resided: 1973, in Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI. He married Pamela Joan Butler, daughter of Bobby Butler and Unknown Garner, 8 Sep 1973, in Henderson Co., TN.
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Clara Myrtle[5] Carrington. Born, 28 Nov 1920, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Millard Cecil Wallace, son of James D. (Jim) Wallace and Genora Moore, 7 Nov 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 9 Sep 1915, in Bald Knob, White Co., AR. Resided: 1997, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Millard Wallace served in the army during World War II. Children:
1. Barbara Jean[6] Wallace.
2. Curtis Lee Wallace. Born, 1 Aug 1946, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Regina Gore, daughter of Wesley Gore and Unknown Hatchett, 3 Sep 1988, in Gatlinburg, Sevier Co., TN.
3. Donald William Wallace.
4. David Martin Wallace. Born, 17 Jan 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. He married Maggie Lee Pratt, daughter of Earl Pratt and Rosie Marchbanks.
5. Millard Cecil Wallace.
6. Beverly Kay Wallace. Born, 4 Feb 1954, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Dwight Andree Trull.
7. Patricia Ann Wallace.
Gussie Juaree[5] Wilkins. Born, 15 Mar 1919, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL. Occupation: Secretary.
She married Claude Lee McCollum, son of Cole A. McCollum and Iva E. Kelley, 13 Apr 1940, in Scotts Hill, TN. Born, 29 Jan 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 25 Apr 1991, in FL. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Welder. Children:
1. Barbara Ann[6] McCollum.
2. Tony Lynn McCollum.
3. Beverly Kay McCollum. Born, 1 Aug 1950. Resided: circa 1991, in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Occupation: Accountant.
James Rex[5] Wilkins. Born, 31 Aug 1921, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Hermitage, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Grain Broker. James Rex Wilkins served in the Army Air Force 1942-1945.
He married Ann Elizabeth Long, daughter of Michael John Long and Rose Schneider, 16 Nov 1946, in Davidson Co., TN. Born, 13 Oct 1925, in Davidson Co., TN. Children:
1. James Rex (Jim)[6] Wilkins.
2. Kathleen Ann Wilkins.
3. Michael Ernest Wilkins.
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Russell Howell[5] Wilkins. Born, 16 Sep 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 10 Aug 1944, in Albania. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN (marker only). Russell Howell Wilkins was a nose gunner in a B-24 bomber. His plane was on a bombing raid of the Poesti, Rumania, oil fields when it was hit by flack. The plane went down in Albania. Some of the plane's crew were killed and some were taken prisoner. Russell Wilkins and one other crew member were reported missing. Nothing was ever learned of their fate. He joined the Air Force in January 1943.
He married Betty Dorothy Reed, daughter of Usher Reed and Wilbur Davis, 4 Jul 1942, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 25 Sep 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Michael Howell[6] Wilkins.
Homer Andrew[5] Wilkins. Born, 4 Jul 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Social Work. Homer Andrew Wilkins served in the U.S. Army (November 1943-May 1946), the U.S. Army Reserve (May 1946-February 1947, July 1966-June 1975), and the National Guard (February 1947-June 1966). He retired from the Reserve with the rank of major. He was a psychiatric social worker.
He married Ida Louise Massey, daughter of Levi Elvie Massey and Ida Alice Terry, 17 Mar 1946, in Tyler, Smith Co., TX. Born, 7 Dec 1926, in Hamlin, Jones Co., TX. Children:
1. Homer Andrew (Andy)[6] Wilkins.
2. Joseph Lynn Wilkins. Born, 25 Nov 1958, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Construction.
3. Margaret Carol Wilkins.
Jeanette Orene[5] Wilkins. Born, 6 Aug 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
She married, first, William Marshall (Billy) Baker, before 1943. Born, 1 Dec 1925. Children:
1. Belinda Jeanette[6] Baker.
She married, second, Charles (Edward) Hemby, son of Shade Winston Hemby and Lula Elizabeth Sipes, 1 Feb 1949, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 4 May 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Painter. Children:
1. Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Hemby.
2. Susan Grace Hemby.
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Faustine (Tena)[5] Wilkins. Born, 6 Jun 1929, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Bookkeeper. In about 1991 Faustina was working as Assistant Executive Director and Bookkeeper for the Lexington Housing Authority.
She married Richard Talmadge (Tab) McCollum, son of Edgar Clay McCollum and Callie Clyde Gurley, 24 Dec 1947, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 21 Mar 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Jun 1979, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Richard Talmadge McCollum served in the U.S. Navy from 4 August 1944 until 5 June 1946. He was a seaman first class, seaman second class, and coxswain. Children:
1. Larry Richard[6] McCollum.
2. David Russell McCollum.
3. Lisa Grace McCollum. Born, 21 Mar 1963, in Lawrence Co., TN. Resided: 31 May 1991, in Columbia, Richland Co., SC. Occupation: Nurse. Lisa Grace McCollum is a registered nurse. In 1991 she was attending the University of South Carolina as a graduate student in music.
David Martin[5] Essary. Born, 14 Sep 1926. Died, 1 Apr 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Towboat Engineer.

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Betty Jo Arrington was born 9-26-33 and died 2-19-94. David James Essary should be James David Essary.

source: Elaine Essary

He married Betty Jo Arrington. Children:
1. David James[6] Essary.
Sandra Kay[5] Tolley (James Gordon, 39). Born, 16 Nov 1940, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
She married Jack Wilson Amonette, son of James Douglas Amonette and Ersye Merryman, 28 Jan 1966, in Dickson Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1937, in Smith Co., TN. Occupation: Salesman. Children:
1. Jason Tolley[6] Amonette. Born, 15 Apr 1971, in Davidson Co., TN.
Brenda Carol[5] Tolley (James Gordon, 39). Born, 20 Dec 1943, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
She married Douglas Clifton Mayhall, son of Clifton (Babe) Mayhall and Lucille Smith, 17 Aug 1963, in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. Born, 16 May 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Occupation: Delta Airlines. Children:
1. Brian Clifton[6] Mayhall.
2. Beth Michelle Mayhall. Born, 20 Oct 1971, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
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Janelle[5] Tolley (James Gordon, 39). Born, 13 Nov 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA.
She married John Sidney Tilley, son of John David Tilley and Grace Roena Johnson, 24 Apr 1968, in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. Born, 24 Mar 1948, in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. Occupation: Self-Employed. Children:
1. John Michael[6] Tilley. Born, 6 Aug 1972, in Eastpoint, Fulton Co., GA.
2. Heather Noel Tilley. Born, 21 Dec 1977, in Eastpoint, Fulton Co., GA.
John Provencher (Pro)[5] Tolley (John W., 41). Born, 21 Sep 1920. Died, 5 Sep 1984. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
He married Ruby Tillman, daughter of John Wesley Tillman and Maggie Augustie Moore, 5 Sep 1944, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 10 Aug 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Martha Joe[6] Tolley. Born, 23 Jun 1945. Resided: 1984, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
2. Patricia Ann Tolley.
3. Ronnie Tolley.
Paul Dennison[5] Tolley (John W., 41). Born, 15 Jun 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Lorene Tillman, daughter of John Wesley Tillman and Maggie Augustie Moore, 3 Feb 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 20 Jan 1924, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Hollis Daniel[6] Tolley.
2. Mays Ray Tolley.
3. Randy Dale Tolley.
Juaree[5] Tolley (John W., 41). Born, 2 Feb 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Feb 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Associated with an unknown man. Children:
1. Terry Wayne[6] Tolley. She married Walter Henry Dunavant, son of Samuel David Dunavant and Julia Ann Bartholomew, 1958. Born, 1905. Died, 18 Jun 1977, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN.
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Sarah Edna[5] Tolley (John W., 41). Born, 11 Sep 1928, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC.
She married George Culp, 24 Dec 1948. Divorce in ???. Children:
1. Tony Clark[6] Culp. Born, 21 Mar 1950.
2. Mark Stephen Culp. Born, 10 Aug 1955.
3. Debra Ann Culp. Born, 20 Jul 1957.
Anita[5] Tolley (Arthur F., 43). Resided: 1973, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY.
She married Claud F. (Sonny) Haws Jr. Born, circa 1931. Died, 25 Dec 1991. Burial in Kenton Cem. Resided: 1991, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. Occupation: Teacher/Coach. Children:
1. Susan[6] Haws. Resided: 1991, in Greenville, Pitt Co., NC. She married Baksh.
2. Lisa Haws. Resided: 1991, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. She married Craft.
3. Art Haws. Resided: 1991, in Greeneville, Pitt Co., NC.
4. Allen Haws. Resided: 1991, in Columbia, Howard Co., MD.
Royal[5] Wood. Resided: circa 1977, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married Mary Nell. Children:
1. Alan[6] Wood.
Edna Brown[5] Rickman. Born, 18 Jul 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Euless, Tarrant Co., TX.
She married Zolon Alvana Wilkins, son of Connie Gleason Wilkins and Effie Eads, 16 Dec 1947, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 13 Apr 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Zolon Wilkins served three and one half years in the Seabees during World War II. Children:
1. Zolon Alvana[6] Wilkins.
2. Ricky Allen Wilkins.
3. Michael Gleason Wilkins.
Thompsie[5] Rickman. Resided: 1995, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Sue. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. David Allen[6] Rickman. Born, circa 1970. Resided: 1995, in Livingston, Sumter Co., AL. He married Christie Dawn Tutor, daughter of Danny Tutor and Unknown Autry, Dec 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
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James Ray[5] Tolley (James Logan, 47). Resided: 1990, in Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN.
He married Unknown. Children:
1. Cindy[6] Tolley.
2. Brenda Tolley.
3. Donya Tolley. Resided: 1990, in Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN.
John Ray[6] Moore. Born, 7 Dec 1932. Died, 5 Dec 1985, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sheriff. John Ray Moore was chosen as sheriff by the Decatur County Commission on September 15, 1979, after the former sheriff was convicted and removed from office.
He married Mary Frances, 7 Jun 1957. Children:
1. Deborah Kay (Debbie)[7] Moore. Resided: 1985, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Gary Michael Goodman, 31 May 1974, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, David Palmer Gee, 23 Jun 1984, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. Lynn Ray Moore. Born, circa 1961. Resided: 1985, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
Larry Dwight[6] Fisher (Cleveland Ray (Cleve), 54). Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
He married Fay Irene Hinson. Children:
1. Scott[7] Fisher.
2. Susan Fisher. She married Unknown Austin.
3. Stephen Fisher.
4. Stewart Fisher.
Carolyn Jane[6] Fisher (Cleveland Ray (Cleve), 54). Resided: circa 1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN.
She married Billy Newson. Children:
1. Jimmy[7] Newson.
2. Timmy Newson.
3. Dwight Newson.
4. Amanda Newson.
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Bonnie Ray[6] Fisher (Cleveland Ray (Cleve), 54). Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Unknown Davis.

She married, second, Ronald Brown Butler, 18 Sep 1970, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Rebecca Michelle[7] Butler.
Danny Leonard[6] Culp. Born, 22 Mar 1951, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter.
He married Patricia Diane Flowers (227), 6 May 1972, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Tammy Renae[7] Culp. Born, 18 Jan 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
Sharon[6] Ivey. Resided: 1997, in Charlotte, Mecklinburg Co., NC.
She married James Dwight Alexander, son of Max L. Alexander and Anna Iris Johnson, circa 1965. Born, 26 Mar 1944. Children:
1. Mark[7] Alexander.
2. Traci Alexander.
Linda Ann[6] Montgomery. Occupation: School Cafeteria.
She married Lanny Dwain (Spud) Taylor, son of Joseph J. (Jesse Joe) Taylor and Ava May Livingston, 13 Jun 1968, in Decatur Co., TN. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:
1. Joseph Alton[7] Taylor.
2. Lana Genene Taylor. Born, 27 Sep 1976.
Kathy Jean[6] Montgomery.
She married Johnny Greenway, circa 1968. Children:
1. Johnny Alan[7] Greenway. Born, circa 1969. He married Roseanna Crawley, daughter of George Elbert Crawley and Jo Ann Pearcy.
Janice[6] Wallace (Millard, 61). Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Walter Dale McPeak, son of Walter Eugene McPeak and Martha L. Tuten. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Bart[7] McPeak. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Sharon Brooks, daughter of Bryan (Buddy) Brooks and Charlotte Rhodes, 12 Feb 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
2. Brad McPeak.
3. Sandy McPeak.
She married, second, Unknown Wright, before 1995.

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Cathy Rhea[6] Fisher (Martin Jasper, 62). Born, 20 Feb 1953.
She married Jimmy Glynn Yarbro, son of Glynn (Black) Yarbro and Bertha Lorrine (Bert) Lomax. Born, 1 Aug 1954, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Trader. Children:
1. Lea Ellen[7] Yarbro. Born, 13 Jun 1982.
2. Martin Glyn Yarbro. Born, Jul 1983.
Jan Phlar[6] Fisher (William Ralph, 63). Resided: circa 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
She married Stanley Stanfill. Children:
1. Blake[7] Stanfill.
Scott Anthony[6] Fisher (Lou Ellis (Sammy), 65). Born, 20 May 1967. Resided: circa 1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN.
He married Kandy Buchanon. Children:
1. Shelly[7] Fisher.
2. Ryan Fisher.
3. Clint Fisher.
Delbert[6] Gilbert. Born, circa 1919. Resided: 1991, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
He married Effie Lea Dodd, 23 Sep 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Martha Ann[7] Gilbert.
2. Linda Lea Gilbert.
Orbie Ray[6] Gilbert. Born, 19 Jul 1921. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Alma O. Harrington, 27 Dec 1947. Born, 15 Nov 1921. Died, 6 Oct 1979. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Shirley Ann[7] Gilbert.
2. Betty Carol Gilbert.
3. Terry Ray Gilbert.
He married, second, Wilma White, daughter of Arlie Madison (Ard) White and Verna Pratt. Born, 29 Jun 1921. Resided: circa 1996, in Decatur Co., TN.
Ellen Lavelle[6] Gilbert. Born, 19 May 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married, first, Ernest Edward Flowers, son of Festus Ira Flowers and Cora Paralee Evans, 26 Jun 1949, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 2 Aug 1927, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Pipeline/Farmer. Children:
1. Patricia Diane[7] Flowers.
She married, second, Glen Rains.

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William Clayborn[6] Gilbert. Born, circa 1936. Resided: 1991, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
He married Doris Brewer. Children:
1. Stephen Anthony[7] Gilbert.
2. Cheryl Ann Gilbert. She married Cundifft.
Patsy[6] Gilbert. Born, circa 1939. Resided: 1991, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN.
She married Bobby Oxford. Children:
1. Dale[7] Oxford.
2. Christy Oxford.
Vincent Blane[6] Tolley (James Marshall, 68). Born, 11 Jul 1948. Resided: 1991, in Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Sevierville, Sevier Co., TN. Occupation: Physicain.
He married Victoria Carey Lyon. Children:
1. Joshua Blane[7] Tolley. Born, 16 Apr 1979.
2. Katie Victoria Tolley. Born, 22 Oct 1981.
3. Laurie Ann Tolley. Born, 22 Oct 1981.
Dennus Alan[6] Tolley (James Marshall, 68). Born, 31 Aug 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Draftsman/Diver. Dennus Tolley served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam where he was wounded in the right leg and right arm. Circa 1996 he was a diver for mussels in the Tennessee River.
He married, first, Rosa Lee (Rosie) Conway, daughter of George Conway and Marie White, 23 Jun 1972, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1982. Resided: 1988, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN.

He married, second, Cindy Lee Greer (247), 23 Aug 1981, in Henderson Co., TN. Divorce, before 1990. Children:
1. Jesse Alan[7] Tolley. Born, 19 Apr 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married, third, Pamela Kay Moore, daughter of Frank Joseph Moore and Unknown, 3 Jan 1987, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 25 Jun 1960.
Regina Adell[6] Tolley (James Marshall, 68). Born, 22 May 1953. Occupation: Teacher.
She married William B. Wait, 25 Jun 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Clinton John[7] Wait. Born, 12 Jan 1980.
2. Audra Rachele Wait. Born, 17 Nov 1981.
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Charlotte Ann[6] Tolley (Leslie Thomas, 69). Born, 12 Oct 1948.
She married, first, Unknown Case.

She married, second, Leroy Lowder, son of Ralph Lowder, 12 Jun 1970, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. Children:
1. Denise Ashley[7] Lowder.
Patricia (Patty) Ann[6] Wilkins (Herman, 70). Born, 3 Apr 1955, in Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Nurse. Patrica Ann (Patty) was adopted by Dorothy Gilbert and Max Wilkins.
She married, first, Danny Lee Maness, son of Jimmy Harrison Maness and Velma Faye Barker, circa 1975. Divorce, before 1981. Born, 10 Aug 1951, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Truck Driver.

She married, second, Arthur Allen Maddox, son of Charles Maddox and Lillian Bennett, 1 Jan 1983, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Dec 1962, in Davidson Co., TN. Children:
1. Daiquiri Dawn[7] Maddox. Born, 26 Jul 1983.
Glenn Ray[6] Wilkins. Born, 18 Sep 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
He married, first, Barbara Jean Montalbano, daughter of Eugene Manasco Montalbano and Gladys Arlene Derryberry, 18 Aug 1957. Divorce, before 1993. Born, 15 Jun 1938, in Steele, Pemiscot Co., MO. Children:
1. Tonya Marcelle[7] Wilkins.
He married, second, Doris Elaine Camper, daughter of James William (J. W.) Camper and Myrtle Sue Collett, 6 Apr 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 10 Sep 1946, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Christy Elaine Wilkins. Born, 6 Mar 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.
2. James (Jay) Glenn Wilkins. Born, 20 Oct 1983, in Decatur Co., TN.
James Kenneth[6] Wilkins. Born, 20 Mar 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in McKinney, Collin Co., TX. Occupation: Plane Inspector.
He married Sandra (Sandy) Sue Smith, 21 Apr 1962. Born, 10 Aug 1941, in McKinney, Collin Co., TX. Occupation: Programmer. Children:
1. Holly Shajdon[7] Wilkins. Born, 15 Feb 1963, in Big Springs, Howard Co., TX. Resided: 1991, in Austin, Travis Co., TX. Occupation: Accountant.
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Thomas Edward[6] Tolley (Elbert Elston, 73). Born, 1 Jun 1936, in Henderson Co., TN.
He married Velma Marie Green, daughter of Dewey Green and Mae, 6 Jul 1956. Children:
1. Sandra Lynn[7] Tolley. Born, 26 Jun 1967, in Hamilton Co., TN. She married Lindsey McKinley in Laguna Hills, Orange Co., CA.
2. Gregory Thomas Tolley. Born, 27 Jan 1970, in Hamilton Co., TN.
Charles Matthew[6] Tolley (Elbert Elston, 73). Born, 13 Mar 1941, in Decatur Co., TN.
He married Neva Sue Montgomery, daughter of Johnnie J. Montgomery and Myrtie/Myrtle Bell Phillips. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children:
1. Charles Dale[7] Tolley.
2. Charles Michael Tolley. Born, 14 Feb 1973, in Decatur Co., TN.
Frederick Dalton[6] Tolley (Elbert Elston, 73). Born, 14 Dec 1942, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Locomotive Eng.
He married Janice Kay Maxwell, daughter of Audrey Plautt Maxwell and Flora Evelyn Townsend. Born, 6 Jun 1946, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:
1. Tracy Carole[7] Tolley. Born, 25 May 1964, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Daryl Wayne Pope, 30 Jun 1983, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, 1991. She married, second, R. Myron Hunter, 29 Jan 1994, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN.
2. Alan Lee Tolley. Born, 29 Jan 1974, in Williamson Co., TN.
Barbara Jo[6] Parker. Born, 7 Sep 1948.
She married Jimmy Pendergrass. Children:
1. James Marty[7] Pendergrass. Born, 11 Jun 1970 (??).
2. Wesley Parker Pendergrass. Born, 9 Dec 1976 (??).
3. Tracey Kathlene Pendergrass. Born, 10 Nov 1982 (??).
Lloyd Edward[6] Teague (Delbert A., 76). Born, 13 Sep 1924, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN. Lloyd Edward Teague served in the 249 Engineering Battalion, 3rd Army, during World War II from June 1943 until January 1946. For the final six months he worked for the U.S. military government in Germany.
He married Wilma Jean Birdwell, daughter of Gaither Allen Birdwell and Ollie Ola Horn, 5 Sep 1948, in Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN. Born, 21 Sep 1931. Died, 16 Mar 1985. Children:
1. Charles Stephen[7] Teague.
2. Susan Rae Teague.
3. Alisa Cheryl Teague.
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James Rex[6] Teague (Delbert A., 76). Born, 15 May 1926, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Insurance.
He married, first, Grace Crutchfield. Children:
1. Duncan Rex[7] Teague.
He married, second, Lila Hogan, daughter of Woodrow Wilson Hogan and Jewel Jones, 15 May 1950. Born, 16 Jan 1931, in Cherry Valley, Poinsett Co., AR. Occupation: Nurse. Children:
1. Larry Michael Teague.
2. William Ricky Teague.
3. Roger Alan Teague.
Mabel Louise[6] Wilkins. Born, 24 Oct 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Health.
She married James Reuben Scott, son of Lester Ellis Scott and Nannie E. Gurley, 12 Jan 1945, in Osceola, Mississippi Co., AR. Born, 19 Apr 1924, in Pinson, Madison Co., TN. James Ruben Scott served in the U.S. Navy. Children:
1. James Marion (Jimmy)[7] Scott.
2. Shirley Louise Scott.
3. Michael Ray Scott.
4. Martin (Marty) Dale Scott.
James Floyd (Jim)[6] Wilkins. Born, 20 Aug 1930, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Independence, Jackson Co., MO. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. James Floyd Wilkins served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1950 until December 1953.
He married Martha Anne Baker, daughter of Hester Ammons Baker and Jewel Rook, 22 Nov 1956. Born, 12 Aug 1935, in Hardeman Co., TN. Children:
1. James Floyd[7] Wilkins. Born, 20 Dec 1962, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Draftsman. He married Theresa Diane Humphrey, daughter of James Fred Humphrey and Anne Marie Ordich, 26 Jul 1986, in Shelby Co., TN.
Virgil Ray[6] Wilkins. Born, 8 Jul 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Warehouseman. Virgil Ray Wilkins served in the U.S. Army.
He married Marlene (Marty) Virginia Moore, daughter of Marlie B. Moore and Ollie Mabel Massengill, 24 Dec 1959. Born, 19 Mar 1939, in McNairy Co., TN. Occupation: Secretary. Children:
1. Jeffrey Ray[7] Wilkins.
2. Gregory Alan Wilkins. Born, 20 Aug 1966, in Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. In 1991 Gregory Wilkins was a senior at Memphis State University majoring in Criminal Justice. He was a member of the Air Force ROTC and a member of the Civil Air Patrol.
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Juanita Mae[6] Wilkins. Born, 3 Dec 1937. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
She married J. N. Moore, son of Robey Homer Moore and Ruby Lee Wooley, 13 Mar 1958, in Shelby Co., TN. Born, 27 Nov 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Sears. Children:
1. Debroah (Debbie) Lynn[7] Moore.
2. Edward (Eddie) Wayne Moore. Born, 14 Jun 1966, in Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Salesman.
Faylene[6] Pearcy. Born, 13 Nov 1931. Occupation: Dollmaker. In 1991 Fayleen Pearcy was operating a shop in Parsons where she made and sold homemade dolls.
She married Martin Jasper Fisher (62).
Betty Jean[6] Pearcy. Born, 14 Apr 1935.
She married Gerald Vise, 8 Jul 1950, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children:
1. Gail[7] Vise. Born, 17 Dec 1952.
2. Randy Gerald Vise. Born, 30 Oct 1954.
Shirley[6] Pearcy. Born, 9 Jun 1936.
She married Billy Perry, son of Bill Perry and Myrtle Yarbro, 3 Jun 1953. Divorce, 1986. Children:
1. Terry Gean[7] Perry. Born, 4 Feb 1956. Died, 9 Aug 1969.
2. Felecia Gay Perry. Born, 15 Feb 1960.
Charlotte[6] Stricklin.
She married Teddy Wayne Myracle, son of Berry W. Myracle and Mabel James, 9 Oct 1968. Resided: 1976, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
1. Ryan[7] Myracle. Born, circa 1976.
2. Tara Tiffany Myracle. Born, 27 Jul 1976. Died, 4 Aug 1976, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
3. Devon Myracle.
Thelma Opal[6] Douglas. Born, 2 Aug 1927, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
She married William Hugh Greer, son of William Howard Greer and Virgie Lee Gilbert. Born, 28 Jul 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cattle. Children:
1. Judy Helen[7] Greer.
2. Nancy Carolyn Greer.
3. Douglas Hugh Greer.
4. Danny Jefferson Greer.
5. David Emerson Greer. Born, 5 Oct 1959, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 11 Aug 1970. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. "David and his brothers had been fishing near the bridge at Arms Creek and were going to gather empty bottles to cash in for drinks at the store when he ran across the road without noticing a car was coming." [Descendants of Thomas and Louisa Evans]
6. Cindy Lee Greer.
7. Dennis Wayne Greer.
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Doris Helen[6] Douglas. Born, 17 Feb 1933, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
She married Guy Loyce Duke, son of James Carless Duke and

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TOLLEY FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published November 17, 1997

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