WHITE FAMILIES (Decatur and Henderson counties, Tennessee) Compiled by David L. Donahue, P.O. Box 218, Parsons, TN 38363-0218 ddonahue@netease.net Treat information as unproven. Verify before DAR or LDS submission. WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 1 FIRST GENERATION 1. William[1] White. Born, circa 1798, in GA. Died, after 1870. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Unknown. Died, before 1850. Children: 2 i. Troy[2] White. ii. Alcy White. Born, circa 1831, in TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. iii. Caroline E. White. Born, circa 1833, in TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. iv. Martha S. White. Born, circa 1836, in TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. 3 v. William W. White. vi. Mary T. White. Born, circa 1841. Birth(2): circa 1838. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. vii. James H. White. Born, circa 1842. Birth(2): circa 1839. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. 4 viii. Francis Marion White. WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 2 SECOND GENERATION 2. Troy[2] White (William, 1). Born, 18 Jan 1820. Died, 19 Aug 1859. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Turner's "History of Scotts Hill, Tennessee" states the following about the Troy White family: "The fourth set of Whites here were the Troy Whites. Troy's wife was Tennessee Smith White and they settled nearer Shady Hill. But long ago they relocated to Oklahoma and were almost lost track of here. Among children were Ida and Bertie both of whom attended old college here before moving west. Bertie later married a Kiles and her family moved to arizona." He married Susan, circa 1848. Born, 20 Apr 1830. Died, 1 Jun 1896. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. W. Robert[3] White. Born, 4 Nov 1849. Died, 14 Jan 1887. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. He married M. Louisa, circa 1869. 5 ii. Stephen H. White. 6 iii. Margaret L. White. iv. Winship White. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. 7 v. L. Catherine White. 3. William W.[2] White (William, 1). Born, 8 Jan 1837. Died, 15 Oct 1889. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary J. Born, 11 Jun 1845. Died, 7 Dec 1895. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. O. G.[3] White. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. Infant Son White. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iii. Ambrose H. White. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1800, in Henderson Co., TN. iv. Ausher? C. White. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. v. Arteler B. White. Born, circa 1876. Census: 1880, in Henderson WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 3 SECOND GENERATION Co., TN. vi. Walter S. White. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 4. Francis Marion[2] White (William, 1). Born, 11 Sep 1847. Died, 18 Mar 1933. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. F. M. White was a member of New Hope Methodist Church. He married M. Laura Davidson, 9 Jan 1870. Born, 1855. Died, 8 Mar 1920. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 8 i. George Thades[3] White. ii. Florence M. White. Born, 15 Mar 1875. Died, 17 Jul 1896. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iii. Charlie White. iv. Lessie E. White. Born, 1883. Died, 1959. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Sam I. Patton. 9 v. Minnie White. vi. Mamie White. WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 4 THIRD GENERATION 5. Stephen H.[3] White (Troy, 2). Born, circa 1851. Died, 1935. Birth(2): 1855. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Vicie Scott, daughter of John Scott and Mehalie Austin. Born, 1857. Died, 1932. Children: i. Charlie W.[4] White. Born, 1877. Died, 1954. ii. Andrew W. White. Born, 1881. Died, 1943. He married Mina Smith. iii. Mehalia Josephine White. Born, 1884. Died, 1959. She married J. P. Mantook. iv. Willie M. White. Born, 1891. v. Robert M. White. Born, 1902. He married Maude Means. 6. Margaret L.[3] White (Troy, 2). Born, 4 Jul 1852. Died, 28 Jul 1940. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Henry Alfred Scott, son of John Scott and Mehalie Austin. Born, 13 Oct 1854. Died, 28 Sep 1953. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Troy Ephraim[4] Scott. Born, 17 Jul 1878. Died, 4 Jun 1956. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. John Riley Scott. Born, 1880. Died, 1964. He married Florence Carlton. iii. Frances (Fannie) Scott. Born, 1882. Died, 1964. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Moody. iv. Maude Elizabeth Scott. Born, 1884. She married James Sidney Hart. 10 v. Raider Susan Scott. 7. L. Catherine[3] White (Troy, 2). Born, 22 Mar 1859. Died, 9 Jul 1926. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. She married John Frazier McCollum, son of Samuel McCollum and Mary Davenport. Born, 1860. Died, 1940. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 5 THIRD GENERATION Children: i. Mina[4] McCollum. She married John Hoge. ii. Molly McCollum. Born, 1882. Died, 1966. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married George Snider, after 1905. iii. M. S. McCollum. Born, 22 Mar 1884. Died, 24 Aug 1905. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iv. Samuel W. McCollum. Born, 1886. Died, 1969. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary Ann (Mittie) Houston, daughter of Rufus G. [Jowers] Houston and Nancy Ellen Rogers. 11 v. Troy Walter McCollum. vi. Willie McCollum. He married Hallie Douglas. vii. Edward McCollum. He married Kallie Kelly. 8. George Thades[3] White (Francis Marion, 4). Born, 26 Apr 1871. Died, 12 Feb 1949. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary Geneva. Born, 24 Jul 1868. Died, 24 Aug 1942. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 12 i. Robert Taylor[4] White. ii. Will White. Born, 20 Jan 1899. Died, 11 Dec 1930. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. From the "Lexington Progress" on December 19, 1930: "Thursday afternoon, when Thad White, his son Will (age 32) Ike Malcolm and George Buck were in the woods cutting down a very large tree, which carried down a smaller tree part of the way, but sprang back upright, throwing a 50-pound limb, which struck Will White on the side of the head, causing his death in about two hours. Will White left a wife and child." iii. Ella Mae White. Born, 4 Feb 1901. Died, 4 Jun 1983. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Ellan Mae White may never have married. The 1973 the obituary of her brother Robert lists her as "Miss." and she seems to be living with her brother Vester, who may also have never married. iv. Vester Lee (Beck) White. Born, 31 Oct 1903. Died, 5 Nov 1989. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Vester White may never have married. An obituary does not list wife of children. 9. Minnie[3] White (Francis Marion, 4). Born, 1886. Died, 1956. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married George C. Patton. Born, 1872. Died, 1944. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Uler[4] Patton. Born, 4 Jul 1903. Died, 28 Jul 1904. Burial in WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 6 THIRD GENERATION New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 7 FOURTH GENERATION 10. Raider Susan[4] Scott. Born, 1 Mar 1888. She married William Asa Eason. Born, 4 Oct 1891. Died, 31 May 1923. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Victoria Drucilla[5] Eason. Born, 5 Dec 1918. Died, 20 Jan 1919. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 11. Troy Walter[4] McCollum. Born, 11 Jun 1889, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 4 Feb 1988, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Unia Powers, daughter of Evander Etheredge Powers and Kizzie Averett, 9 Aug 1916, in Shady Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 9 Aug 1897, in Scotts Hill, TN. Died, 8 Apr 1996. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Paul[5] McCollum. Born, 22 Aug 1917, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Hazel Jowers. ii. Coy Edward McCollum. Born, 19 Jan 1920, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Josie Arnelle Horn, 6 Jan 1940, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. iii. Madge McCollum. Born, 15 Aug 1923, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Thomas Meadows. 12. Robert Taylor[4] White (George Thades, 8). Born, 24 Jan 1897. Died, 19 Aug 1973. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Tinesey Pearl Moody. Born, 24 Jun 1902, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Mar 1965, in Bolivar, Hardeman Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. An obituary for Pearl (Moody) White listed two daughters not listed in WILLIAM WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 8 FOURTH GENERATION the obituary for Robert Taylor White. They were Mrs. Pattie Mullins, Jackson; and Mrs. Lona Doyle, Memphis. Children: i. Robert[5] White. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Geneva White. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Wallace. iii. Nettie White. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. iv. Willie White. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, Unknown Johnson, before 1965. She married, second, Unknown Duck, before 1973. v. Vernell White. Resided: 1973, in Saltillo, Hardin Co., TN. She married Unknown Johnson. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 9 FIRST GENERATION 1. Henry[1] White, son of Joseph White and Sarah Headley. Born, circa 1765, in Anson Co., NC. Died, after 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Henry White probably had a large number of children. There are many white households on the page with Henry's in the 1830 census of Perry County. The Whites in the fourth district of Decatur County in 1850 may all be his descendants. He married Hannah Rushing, daughter of Phillip Rushing and Hannah. Born, after 1770. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. It is known that Hannah, the wife of Henry White, was a Rushing. She is assigned here as a daughter of Phillip primarily because Calvin Lacy, Phillip's guardian in 1838, is associated in 1830 census records with the White family. Also, Phillip Rushing's land holdings in Anson County were adjacent to those of Joseph White. Children: 2 i. Daniel[2] White. 3 ii. Robert White. 4 iii. Reuben R. White. 5 iv. Nancy White. 6 v. Rebecca White. 7 vi. Isaac L. White. 8 vii. Henry H. White. viii. William H. White. Born, circa 1812, in Anson Co., NC. Resided: after 1845, in TX. ix. Other Children. In "A Line of Whites," S. D. White, Sr., lists as children of Henry White and Hannah Rushing sons Elijah (1801) and Burrell W. and daughters Sally and Mary Ann. Albert White (1815), listed by S. D. White, Sr., as son of Henry White is treated in this database as a son of Reuben White. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 10 SECOND GENERATION 2. Daniel[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, 1787. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Unknown. Children: 9 i. Nancy G.[3] White. He married, second, Nancy Yarbrough (Yarbro), daughter of Edmund Yarbrough and Sophia Gossett, after 1834. Born, 3 May 1799. Died, 27 Jan 1876. Birth(2): circa 1810, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 3. Robert[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, circa 1790, in Anson Co., NC. Died, 13 Dec 1853, in Leon Co., TX. Resided: after 1837, in TX. He married Nancy Coburn, before 1810, in NC. Born, circa 1795, in NC. Died, after 1853, in Leon Co., TX. Children: i. Hester[3] White. Born, 10 Jun 1818, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 16 Jan 1849, in Walker Co., TX. She married John McAdams, 1838, in Sabine Co., TX. ii. Other Children. Hester is the only child of Robert White I have information about other than name. Other children of Robert White were L. G. (Griff), Nancy, Hedley, Sarah, Henry, Elijah, Joseph, Siletha, Mary, Sanders, and an infant that died. 4. Reuben R.[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, circa 1791, in NC. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Census data for Reubin White, Perry Co., 1830: 022011-120012. At this time he was living three households away from Henry White. He married, first, Isabella Welch, daughter of Zachariah Welch. Born, 30 May 1794, in NC. Died, 21 Dec 1854. Burial in Minie Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She also has been listed as Isabell Saint. Children: HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 11 SECOND GENERATION 10 i. Albert[3] White. 11 ii. Rebecca White. 12 iii. Margaret White. 13 iv. Eliza White. 14 v. Nicholas Daniel White. 15 vi. Wiley White. 16 vii. Jane White. 17 viii. Zachariah White. 18 ix. Penelopa White. 19 x. Ruben Adison White. 20 xi. David Frank White. xii. Other Children. In "A Line of Whites," J. D. White, Sr., lists among the children of Reuben White sons named James, Cornelius, and Nowell but provides no other information about them. He married, second, Jemima. Born, circa 1802. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 5. Nancy[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, 6 Oct 1796, in NC. Died, 30 May 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Nicholas Welch, son of Zachariah Welch. Born, 12 Jun 1798, in NC. Died, 9 Jun 1856, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Minie Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 21 i. David[3] Welch. ii. Martha L. Welch. Born, 14 Feb 1825. Died, 14 Dec 1853. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Delaney. iii. James A. Welch. Born, circa 1827, in TN. Died, circa 1866. 22 iv. Henry Welch. 23 v. Jeremiah Benton (Jerry) Welch. vi. Arminda Welch. Born, circa 1830, in NC. 24 vii. Augustus Welch. 25 viii. Elijah W. Welch. 26 ix. Isaiah Welch. 6. Rebecca[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, 27 Oct 1800, in NC. Died, 16 Mar 1864. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. This is an hypothesis without proof. Rebecca, wife of Abraham Harrell, probably was the daughter of Henry White. In the 1830 census of Perry County, Tennessee. Abraham Harrell appears two households away from Henry White and adjacent to Reuben White. This would also be consistent with the close associations of Harrells and Whites with Rushings in the 1790 census of Anson County, North Carolina; the use of the name Reuben in descendant lines; and the choice of George W. Harrell as court-appointed guardian of the children of Albert White and Martha Rushing. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 12 SECOND GENERATION She married Abraham Harrell, circa 1817. Born, 24 Jul 1793, in NC. Died, 27 Jul 1877. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Abraham Harrell may be the son of Mills Harrell whose undated will in Anson County, NC, lists sons Abraham, Isham, David, and Isaac; heirs of Josiah Harrell; and daughters Nancy, Horn, Rody, and Clara. In 1870 Abraham harrell is living in the household of John H. Briggance. Children: 27 i. A. T.[3] Harrel. 28 ii. R. (Ruben?) R. Harrell. 29 iii. Rachel Caroline Harrell. iv. Virginia Harrell. Born, 30 Nov 1833, in TN. Died, 16 Sep 1908. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John Hardin (Jack) Brigance, son of John Brigance and Rebecca Stuart, 20 Mar 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. 30 v. D. Harrell. vi. Sophronia Harrell. Born, circa 1836, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 7. Isaac L.[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, circa 1801, in VA. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. J. D. White, Sr., in his "A Line of Whites," does not include Isaac among the children of Henry White and Hannah Rushing. This connection is arbitrary but is supported somewhat in that Isaac's descendants use Concord Cemetery as do the other descendants of Henry White. In his "History of Scotts Hill, Tennessee" Gordon Turner states the burial place of William D. Johnston to be the White Cemetery in Dunbar. This cemetery is called the Johnston Cemetery in the UDC's cemetery book. This may be the burial place of Isaac White and his family. He married Nancy. Born, circa 1813, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 31 i. Sarah Francese[3] White. ii. Martha A. White. Born, circa 1837. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Cather E. White. Born, circa 1839. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Christopher H. W. White. Born, circa 1841, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. 32 v. Mary E. White. 33 vi. Isaac L. White. vii. Alexander White. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. viii. James E. White. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 8. Henry H.[2] White (Henry, 1). Born, 1808, in Anson Co., NC. Died, 1870. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 13 SECOND GENERATION Census: 1850, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Resided: after 1859, in Wood Co., TX. He married Minerva Irving Poole, circa 1828. Children: 34 i. James Dotson[3] White. ii. Mary A. White. Born, circa 1833, in TN. iii. William Henry White. Born, circa 1838, in MS. Died, circa 1863. William Henry White served in the Confederate Cavalyr diring the Civil War and was killed during a charge. iv. Burrell W. White. Born, circa 1845, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Died, circa 1864, in Camp Chase, OH. Burrel W. White died of pneumonia in the prisoner of war camp at Camp chase, OH. v. Isabella Green White. Born, circa 1849, in TX. vi. J. Troy White. Born, circa 1853, in TX. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 14 THIRD GENERATION 9. Nancy G.[3] White (Daniel, 2). Born, 8 Jun 1820. Died, 24 May 1904. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John Wesley Fisher, son of Sylvaneous Fisher and Nancy Yarbrough (Yarbro), 6 Apr 1837. Born, 6 Dec 1816, in Buncombe Co., NC. Died, 16 Feb 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. The following is said to have been written by the Rev. John W. Fisher. The original document was owned circa 1972 by Latham Blount, Decaturville, Tennessee: "I was born December 6, 1866 on the road in Buncombe Co., NC while my parents were on the way to Bedford Co., Tennessee. Am now in my 89th year. We lived in Bedford Co., three years and went to Lost Creek in what was then Perry Co., Tennessee but is now Decatur County. We went from there to Phillips Co., Arkansas, in about 1821 and stayed there one year. Then came back to Lost Creek and have lived in this neighborhood ever since. I professed religion in 1823 and joined the Methodist church. I was licensed to exhort in 1840 and licensed to preach in 1845 at OId Center Camp Ground. My first sermon was preached from the text "I Am Now Ready to be Offered," (2 Tim: 4-6). I was ordained Deacon by Bishop Capers at Trenton, Tennessee in 1850, and was ordained Elder by Bishop payne at Paducah, Kentucky, in 1867. "I was married April 6, 1837 to Nancy G. White and we lived together until she departed this life May 23, 1904. To us were born eleven children, seven who preceded her to the good world. I am now very delicate and don't expect it to be long before I will go to meet the loved ones who have gone before me. I've had a great many to tell me that I was the instrument to God's hand opf their conversion and many of then have already gone home and will be there to meet me when I go. My address is Decaturville, Tennessee, R.F.D." [The Fisher Scrap Book 1730-1972] Children: i. Milton Brown[4] Fisher. Born, circa 1846. Died, 17 Jan 1938, in Dennison, Grayson Co., TX. Burial in Grand Saline, Van Zant Co., TX. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in TX. He married Tennessee Yarbro, 13 Aug 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Milton B. Fisher died from a stroke. 35 ii. Ellen Hetty Ann Fisher. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 15 THIRD GENERATION 36 iii. Mary Fisher. 37 iv. Martha Fisher. v. Other Children. John Wesley Fisher and his wife Nancy had 11 children. Three were stillborn. Four died as children: Evelyn (age 9), Thomas Jefferson (2 days), Nancy Green (age 2), and John B. (age 12). 10. Albert[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 18 Oct 1814, in NC. Died, 15 Mar 1885. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. One source lists Albert White as a son of Henry White and Hannah Rushing. Based on age and location, he seems more likely to have been a son of Reuben White. In the 1850 census Albert White is living in Decaturville (household #57) near William H. Morgan (#58), Nicholas D. White (#59), and Ruben White (#61). In the 1860 census Albert is still in Decatur County but in 1870 and 1880 he appears in the Scotts Hill area of Henderson County. The family of Albert White is interpreted in this database by assigning Martha A. White in the 1850 census as Albert White's second wife and all the younger Whites in the 1850 census as children of the first marriage. Children listed in the 1870 and 1880 censes are assigned to the second marriage. This grouping is proven in the records of settling the estate of Enoch Deason Rushing in Sumter Co., AL, in the 1850s. He married, first, Martha Rushing, daughter of David Rushing and Nancy Deason, circa 1834. Died, before 1850. The children of Martha Rushing are recorded in the probate records of the estate of Enoch Deason Rushing in Sumter Co., Alabama. Thr probate record generally lists the children in the order in which they later appear in the 1850 census. The probate records lists daughters Frances White and Matilda White not listed in the 1850 census. One of these probably is the Melvina listed in the census (Frances based on order). The Sumter Co. probate records note that George W. Harrell had been appointed by the Decatur Co. Court as guardian of Martha's children. Children: 38 i. Richmond/Richard A.[4] White. 39 ii. William Egbert (Egg) White. 40 iii. Emily/Emeline J. White. iv. Nancy E. White. Born, 17 Mar 1839. Died, 30 Mar 1928. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 41 v. James T. White. 42 vi. Haywood W. (Wood) White. 43 vii. Martha B. White. viii. Sarah Ann (Sally) White. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 44 ix. Melvina White. He married, second, Martha A. (Morgan?), circa 1850. Born, 12 Apr 1831. Died, 13 Nov 1877. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 16 THIRD GENERATION Martha A. White appears to have been a second wife of Albert White. She may have died shortly after the 1870 census. She might be a Morgan. In 1850 Albert White is living adjacent to William H. Morgan, and there is a John G. Morgan living in Albert White's household. Children: 45 x. Gabriel White. xi. John W. White. Born, circa 1854. Birth(2): circa 1858. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. xii. Ledorye Austina White. Born, 18 Oct 1857. Died, 12 Mar 1897. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. She married L. A. Helms. xiii. Gerusha Thomas White. Born, circa 1861. Died, 1942. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He married M. Melissia. xiv. Alice R. White. Born, circa 1863. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. xv. Mary/Molly White. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. xvi. Amanda E. (Mandy) White. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. 46 xvii. Salina Bell (Lena) White. xviii. Dosa B. White. Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, third, Mary, circa 1878. Born, circa 1825. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 11. Rebecca[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 5 Oct 1815, in NC. Died, 20 Mar 1878, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Calvin Rushing, son of David Rushing and Nancy Deason. Born, 31 Mar 1804, in Anson Co., NC. Died, Jan 1860, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children: i. Adison[4] Rushing. Born, circa 1839, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. This may be a misunderstood/misspelled name for Edwin R. Rushing. ii. Edwin R. Rushing. Born, 21 Apr 1840, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 May 1866, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker at his grave reads "Co. G 6 Tenn. US Cav." Edwin R. Rushing enlisted in the Union Army on September 18, 1862, at Bethel, Tennessee. He was transferred from Company E, 6th Tennessee Cavalry to Company G on December 15, 1862. He was promoted to Corporal on August 28, 1863, and to Sergeant on December 14, 1863. On February 28, 1865, he was demoted from HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 17 THIRD GENERATION Sergeant to Private, without fault, and transferred to Company E of the 6th Tenn. Cavalry. He was promoted to 1st Sergeant on July 1, 1865. His military records describe him as age 22, light complexion, blue eyes, light hair. 47 iii. William D. Rushing. 48 iv. Isabella Rushing. 49 v. Margaret Rushing. vi. Ruebin White Rushing. Born, 25 Oct 1848, in TN. Died, 7 May 1878, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Gamp Ground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 50 vii. Enoch D. Rushing. viii. Martha Jane Rushing. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married James R. Rushing, 1 Dec 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. ix. Mary F. Rushing. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 12. Margaret[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 13 May 1817, in NC. Died, 13 Dec 1897. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married George W. Harrell. Born, 1812, in NC or SC. Died, 24 Jan 1883. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children: i. S. D.[4] Harrell. Born, circa 1841, in AL. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Mills Harrell. Born, circa 1843, in AL. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. W. W. Harrell. Born, circa 1845, in AL. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 51 iv. George S. Harrell. 52 v. Cornelius (Neal) Harrell. vi. Fredonia Harrell. Born, circa 1850, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 53 vii. Virginia Elizabeth Harrell. 54 viii. James M. Harrell. 55 ix. Eliza J. Harrell. 13. Eliza[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 20 Apr 1819, in TN. Died, 14 Mar 1881, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Among descendants of Eliza's granddaughter Sophia Rushing Moore there is an oral tradition that Eliza was sister of Noah Williams. Another descendant line from William Gilbert Rushing also records her to have been a Williams. However, in the marriage record of her son Millard Fillmore Rushing in Massac Co., Illinois, she is listed as Eliza White. Compare her April 20, 1819 birth date with the April 20, 1809, birth date listed by J. D. White, Sr., in "A Line of Whites" for Reuben White's daughter Eliza. Another White source directly HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 18 THIRD GENERATION lists her as a daughter of reuben White. She married William Gilbert Rushing, son of David Rushing and Nancy Deason. Born, 23 Oct 1810, in Anson Co., NC. Died, 15 Apr 1875, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. In 1841 William Gilbert Rushing donated the land where Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church now stands for use for a church and cemetery. The cemetery itself may be older. He was called Gil. Children: 56 i. Leonadus[4] Rushing. 57 ii. Rebecca Rushing. 58 iii. Martha F. Rushing. iv. Mary E. Rushing. Born, 4 May 1844. Died, 23 Feb 1873. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Samuel H. Westbrooks, 22 Oct 1865, in Davidson Co., TN. 59 v. Sophie (Sophronia) A. Rushing. vi. Ann E. Rushing. Born, circa 1846. Died in Lamar Co., TX. She married Thomas P. Arnold, son of James Ephraim Arnold and Laverne Ann Houston. 60 vii. John A. Rushing. viii. Catherine E. Rushing. Born, 20 Feb 1849. Died, 4 Aug 1874. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 61 ix. Penelope E. Rushing. x. Millard Fillmore Rushing. Born, circa 1853. Died, 1 Feb 1928, in Lamar Co., TX. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Sarah Leona Carrell, daughter of Edward T. Carrell and Louisa J., 25 Dec 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Henrietta E. Simpson, daughter of John P. Simpson and Fannie Stegald, 21 Aug 1889, in Massac Co., IL. In the census of 1880 he is listed as a farmer and living in his mother's household, along with brother W. B. and sister Jane. This is somewhat odd given his marriage the previous year. At the time of his second marriage in 1889 he lists his place of residence as Sonora Co., TX. xi. Milton Brown Rushing. Born, 21 May 1854, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1879, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. xii. William F./William B. (Bill) Rushing. Born, circa 1857, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died in TX. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1909, in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara Co., CA. 62 xiii. Margaret Jane (Janie) Rushing. xiv. Emily H. Rushing. Born, 12 Feb 1860, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Oct 1875, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. "Died--At her father's residence, near Decaturville, Tennessee, October 1, 1875, Emily H., daughter of Bro. W.G. and sister Eliza Rushing; aged fifteen years, seven months, and nineteen days. "Emily was not a member of the church, but an earnest HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 19 THIRD GENERATION seeker at the altar in August before she died in October; so, we trust, she now rest in peace with an older sister, Catherine, a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, at Liberty, who accidentally shot herself the 4th of August, 1874. Also Mahaly, who died August 24, 1871, the youngest daughter of Bro. Rushing, and the pet of the family. The writer had the pleasure of instructing them all in Sabbath-school; but little Emily, who outlived the others, was a very attentive student in the Sabbath-school room, and endeared herself to the hearts of her associates. They have left a large family of brothers and sisters who are very near all members of our Church, and a large circle of friends who sorely mourn their loss. "Bro. Rushing is an elder of the Liberty congregation, and has battled long and hard for the cause of our blessed Master. Hold up your head, Bro. and sister Rushing, you will soon cross the river, where the wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest...." James M. Holley. Decaturville, January, 1876. (The Cumberland Presbyterian, February 17, 1876, page 8.) xv. Mahala J. Rushing. Born, 18 Apr 1862, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Aug 1874, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 14. Nicholas Daniel[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 12 Dec 1820, in TN. Died, 20 Jul 1886. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Rebecca Henderson, circa 1843. Born, circa 1823, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. J. M.[4] White. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 63 ii. Henry Calhoun (Uncle Cal) White. iii. Mathew White. Mathew white is listed as a son of Nicholas Daniel White. He is said to have been a Confererate soldier and to have died of measles. He might be the J. M. White listed in the 1850 census. He married, second, Louisa (Wilkins?), after 1850. Born, 10 Sep 1823, in TN. Died, 23 Sep 1877. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 64 iv. George M. White. 65 v. Robert Alexander (Elic) White. 66 vi. Margaret Serathena White. He married, third, Martha A. Garrett, 13 Nov 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Sep 1842. Died, 17 Apr 1900. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: vii. Lillie D. White. Born, 6 Oct 1886. Died, 14 May 1943. Burial in HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 20 THIRD GENERATION Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1942, in Bemis, Madison Co., TN. She married William H. (Bill) Smith, 26 Feb 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. 15. Wiley[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 5 Dec 1826, in Perry Co., TN. Died, Apr 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Rebecca Brown Davis, daughter of Louis/Lewis Davis and Sarah E. Taylor, circa 1848. Born, 16 Feb 1827, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 25 Apr 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 67 i. Mary Jane[4] White. He married, second, Martha J. Lomax, daughter of James Lomax and Malinda Moore, 1 Jan 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Jun 1857. Died, 29 May 1940. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 16. Jane[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 10 Nov 1828, in NC. Died, 20 Jul 1908. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married George Washington Smith, son of John A. Smith and Mary Jane Lockhart. Born, 17 Feb 1823, in NC. Died, 27 Dec 1883. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 68 i. Reubin[4] Smith. 69 ii. George Washington Smith. iii. Andrew J. Smith. Born, 25 Dec 1857. Died, 20 Mar 1881. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Storeclerk. He married Nancy Jane Chester, daughter of John Chester and Rachel Elizabeth Tolley, 24 Jun 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. 70 iv. Amanda Smith. 71 v. Joseph E. Smith. vi. Robert E. Lee Smith. Born, 25 May 1868. Died, 19 Dec 1881. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 72 vii. Dixie Smith. 17. Zachariah[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, circa 1829, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Louisa J. Born, Feb 1835. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 73 i. John Henry[4] White. ii. Martha E. White. Born, circa 1863, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Nancy J. White. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 21 THIRD GENERATION 74 iv. Robert L. White. v. Ruben (Rube) White. Born, 21 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Feb 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Mattie Massey, 17 Oct 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Verna Hart. An obituary for Ruben White does not list any children. The 1920 census lists his place of birth as Texas. 75 vi. William F. (Will) White. 18. Penelopa[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, 6 Apr 1832. Died, 22 Dec 1909. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Robert Young. Born, 8 Feb 1820. Died, 19 Dec 1878. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. Children: i. William G.[4] Young. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 76 ii. Elnora Jane Young. iii. Samuel Young. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Franklin Young. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Reuben Thurston Young. Born, 18 Sep 1867. Died, 9 Oct 1889. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. George M. Young. Born, 11 May 1869. Died, 19 May 1869. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. vii. Allie B. Young. Born, 1 Dec 1872. Died, 17 Oct 1921. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. She married W. L. Griffin, 6 Jan 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. 19. Ruben Adison[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, circa 1834. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Judith E./Emaline J. Griffin, daughter of William C. Griffin and Matilda. Born, circa 1839. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 77 i. John Marion[4] White. 78 ii. Mills A. White. 79 iii. Thomas Alec White. iv. Reubin W. White. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Unnamed Daughter White. Born, circa 1870. Died, before 1880. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 80 vi. Nicholas L. White. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 22 THIRD GENERATION 81 vii. George Frank White. He married, second, Sallie A. Dowden, 27 Apr 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Dowden is the spelling found in the marriage records of Decatur County, TN. Her last name is spelled Doughten in the obituary of her son Robert D. White. Children: 82 viii. Robert D. (Bob) White. 20. David Frank[3] White (Reuben R., 4). Born, Oct 1838, in TN. Died, 9 Aug 1874. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Martha Rose Boatwright, daughter of William H. Boatwright and Martha Findley, circa 1868. Born, 19 Nov 1836, in TN. Died, 28 Aug 1887. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 83 i. Alpha Omega[4] White. 84 ii. Mollie Belle White. iii. Lee W. White. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 21. David[3] Welch. Born, 13 Nov 1823. Died, 5 Jan 1888. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Harriett Campbell. Born, 11 Sep 1828, in TN. Died, 20 Jun 1892. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. A.[4] Welch. Born, circa 1852. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. J. W. Welch. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. 85 iii. F. B. Welch. 86 iv. James Leonard Welch. v. George Welch. Born, circa 1862. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 87 vi. Nicholas David Welch. 22. Henry[3] Welch. Born, 6 Oct 1827, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 1 Oct 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary White. Born, 25 Nov 1824, in TN. Died, 31 Aug 1887. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 88 i. Martha Jane[4] Welch. 89 ii. Cordelia Welch. 90 iii. John L. Welch. 91 iv. Sarah Margaret (Sallly) Welch. 92 v. Rubin Nicholas (Nick) Welch. 93 vi. Nancy B. (Nonnie Bell) Welch. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 23 THIRD GENERATION 94 vii. Patrick Henry Welch. 23. Jeremiah Benton (Jerry)[3] Welch. Born, circa 1829, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 22 Apr 1900, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Frances Emiline Jackson, daughter of John Jackson and Rebecca Rushing, circa 1849, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Dec 1833, in NC. Died, 26 Nov 1910, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 95 i. Sarah Ann (Sallie)[4] Welch. 96 ii. Mahalie E. Welch. 97 iii. Eliza Medora Welch. 98 iv. Richard Nicholas Welch. v. Felix H. Welch. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 99 vi. Felbert Lee Welch. vii. M. N. (Donnie) Welch. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Parsons. 100 viii. Frances Flavia Welch. ix. Edwina Welch. Edwina was a child who is said to have burned to death. x. Troy Welch. Troy Welch is included in Jo Ann Aaron Berzins' list of children of Jeremiah Welch. Troy is said to have died in childhood. 24. Augustus[3] Welch. Born, circa 1832, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. He married S. A. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Alphonse A.[4] Welch. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Florence L. Welch. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. iii. Mary A. Welch. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. iv. Laura C. Welch. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. v. Charles W. Welch. Born, circa 1861. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. vi. Alin C. Welch. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. vii. Lucy P. Welch. Born, circa 1866. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. viii. Betsy B. Welch. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 24 THIRD GENERATION 25. Elijah W.[3] Welch. Born, 11 Apr 1835, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 25 Apr 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Tempy Alice Rushing, daughter of Asa Rushing and Nancy G. Hendricks, after 1850. Born, 27 May 1835, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 22 May 1866. Burial in New Hope Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 101 i. Emurinth (Amaranth) (Emma) J.[4] Welch. 102 ii. Mary J. Welch. 103 iii. Nancy Joanna Welch. iv. Alice Rose A. Welch. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. v. William H. Welch. Born, 1 Jan 1862. Died, 12 Jun 1924. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Fredona B. Welch. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Martha Rose Boatwright, daughter of William H. Boatwright and Martha Findley, after 1873. Born, 19 Nov 1836, in TN. Died, 28 Aug 1887. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 26. Isaiah[3] Welch. Born, 7 Oct 1837, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 18 Oct 1907, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. In the Civil War he served in Co. G, 18th Cavalry, C.S.A. He married Winnie. Born, circa 1842. Died, 17 Mar 1914, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 104 i. Genora F.[4] Welch. ii. George W. Welch. Born, 1861. Died, 1939. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary Jane Savage, daughter of James M. Savage and Nancy (Nannie) Veal, 30 Aug 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Roxey H. Welch. Born, 22 Nov 1862. Died, 16 Feb 1878. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 105 iv. Alsie J. Welch. 106 v. Henry C. Welch. vi. Jennie J. Welch. Born, 22 Jan 1878. Died, 17 Oct 1884. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. vii. Willie Welch. Born, Jun 1882. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 25 THIRD GENERATION 27. A. T.[3] Harrel. Born, circa 1819, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Elizabeth. Born, circa 1825, in NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Sophronia A.[4] Harrel. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Narcissa Harrel. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 28. R. (Ruben?) R.[3] Harrell. Born, circa 1823, in AL. Died, before 1880. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lavinia. Born, circa 1832, in TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. John W.[4] Harrell. Born, circa 1846. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Virginia Harrell. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. M. L. Harrell. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary R. Stephens, 15 Aug 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. D. E. Harrell. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. v. J. J. Harrell. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Rubin R. Harrell. Born, circa 1859. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. vii. Ginetta M. Harrell. Born, circa 1866. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. viii. Fredona Harrell. Born, circa 1871. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 29. Rachel Caroline[3] Harrell. Born, 22 Dec 1824. Died, 30 Oct 1882. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John Hardin (Jack) Brigance, son of John Brigance and Rebecca Stuart. Born, 21 Feb 1825. Died, 28 May 1911. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 107 i. Martha A.[4] Brigance. 108 ii. Mahala Brigance. iii. Tranquilla Brigance. Born, 25 Apr 1850. Died, 1 Sep 1855. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). 109 iv. Rebecca Brigance. v. Margaret C. Brigance. Born, 18 Dec 1853. Died, 22 Jan 1880. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. vi. Julian E. Brigance. Born, 18 Aug 1855. Died, circa 1875. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 26 THIRD GENERATION 110 vii. Pleasant H. Brigance. 111 viii. Laura J. Brigance. ix. John S. Brigance. Born, 30 Jun 1862. Died, 21 Jun 1864. 30. D.[3] Harrell. Born, circa 1834. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. He married J. C. Born, circa 1838. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 112 i. Thomas W.[4] Harwell. 31. Sarah Francese[3] White (Isaac L., 7). Born, 26 Jul 1834. Died, 15 Jul 1926. Burial in Johnston Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married William D. Johnston. Born, 22 Mar 1820. Died, 29 Feb 1865. Burial in Johnston Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Physician. Gordon Turner wrte the following in his "History of Scotts Hill, Tennessee." JOHNSTON, Dr. William D.; C.S.A. No official identification available. Reports indicate that he served as a doctor; other reports indicate that he may have served on his own without official enlistment. Mrs. A. H. Taylor whose family lived near his in the Dunbar area, thinks he was a regular enlisted soldier-physician. Anyway, he died during the war near Clifton from either a wound or dysentery. He had married Sarah Frances White and his body was brought back to White Cemetery near Dunbar for burial. An impressive monument marks the grave. A son, Dr. C. H. Johnston (known as "kit" to many) practiced in his home area for a short time; then in the Shady Hill Community during which he made some calls in and around Scotts Hill. He then moved his practice to Lexington until his death. Known as a very good doctor, Dr. "Kit" never married but among his brothers were: Gus J., Epp and W. D. ("Billy") Jr. Some of us remember Dr. Kit's love for his widowed mother and his passing through Scotts Hill on horseback nearly every weekend to visit her in the old home not far from Dunbar. Children: i. William D. (Bill)[4] Johnston. Born, circa 1856. Died, 14 May 1936. Burial in Johnston Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). ii. C. H. Johnston. Born, 1859. Died, 1937. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Physician. iii. Epp Johnston. iv. Gus J. Johnston. 32. Mary E.[3] White (Isaac L., 7). Born, circa 1843, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Samuel Wyatt, circa 1868. Born, circa 1835, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Elin J.[4] Wyatt. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 27 THIRD GENERATION 33. Isaac L.[3] White (Isaac L., 7). Born, 26 Nov 1845, in NC. Died, 5 Jul 1925. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Nancy B. (Nonnie Bell) Welch (93), 29 Feb 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Mary Jewel[4] White. Born, 12 Jan 1890. Died, 15 Sep 1907. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Will Tucker, 9 Aug 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. 34. James Dotson[3] White (Henry H., 8). Born, circa 1829, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 30 Nov 1899, in Victoria, Victoria Co., TX. James Dotson White served in the Mexican War and received pension #19657 for his service. He also served as Sergeant, Company H, 3rd Regiment Texas Cavalry, C.S.A. He served time at the prisoner of war camp at Camp Chase, OH. He married, first, Rebecca, circa 1850. Children: i. James H.[4] White. Born, circa 1851, in TX. ii. Nancy E. White. Born, circa 1853, in TX. He married, second, Elizabeth Matilda Bradley, circa 1865. Divorce, before 1887. Children: iii. William Burrell White. Born, 20 Sep 1866, in TX. iv. Mary H. White. Born, circa 1868, in TX. v. Jenny Lind White. Born, circa 1870, in TX. He married, third, Mary B. Garner, 20 Jul 1887. Children: vi. Troy White. Born, Jun 1888, in TX. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 28 FOURTH GENERATION 35. Ellen Hetty Ann[4] Fisher. Born, 27 Jan 1852. Died, 17 Oct 1943, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, M. D. L. (Fate) Keeton, 15 Dec 1870. Born, 1 Sep 1846. Died, 11 Jun 1891. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Timber. Fate Keeton was killed in a logging accident. Children: i. John Robert (Bob)[5] Keeton. Born, 8 May 1873. Died, 17 Apr 1916. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Alice Dora Thweatt, daughter of Paton L. Thweatt and Harriett M. Yarbro, 20 Mar 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Ann Keeton. iii. Gordon Keeton. iv. Will Keeton. v. Dora Keeton. She married, second, Ace T. Moody, 31 Jan 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1899. Children: 113 vi. Vester Green (Bess) Moody. She married, third, J. P. Price, 28 Jul 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. 36. Mary[4] Fisher. Born, 6 Apr 1857. Died, 6 Jan 1933, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Mary (Fisher) Lacy died of spinal meningitis. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. She married Calvin Cecil (Kat) Lacy, son of Hiram Lacy and Nancy, 21 Aug 1884. Born, 12 Dec 1838. Died, 14 Aug 1907. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 29 FOURTH GENERATION 114 i. Cora Edna[5] Lacy. ii. Walter Arnold Lacy. Born, 10 Sep 1886. Died, 10 Sep 1887. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 115 iii. Wesley Martin Green Lacy. iv. Bertha Viola Lacy. Born, 16 Dec 1889. Died, before 1933. 116 v. Retta Antoinette Lacy. vi. Charles Allion/Obion (Charlie) Lacy. Born, 13 Feb 1893. Died, circa 1918. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Charlie Lacy was killed in World War I. He never married. 117 vii. Hattie Mable Lacy. 118 viii. Jess Milton Lacy. 37. Martha[4] Fisher. Born, 31 Jan 1862. Died, 25 Jun 1946. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Joseph Martin Blount, son of John Blount and Lucinda Yarbro, 18 Aug 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 26 Nov 1858. Died, 26 Nov 1929. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Lawyer. "Joseph M. Blount, member of the 54th General Assembly, represented Decatur and Benton Counties. . . . He attended Decatur County schools, studied law and practiced in Decaturville. He began his career as a merchant and farmer, was sheriff of the county six years, elected road supervisor and election commissioner, and served as county judge." [History of Decatur County, Memphis State Edition] Children: i. Jesse W.[5] Blount. Born, 24 Apr 1884. Died, 2 Nov 1966. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Storekeeper. He married Mary Long, 22 Jul 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. 119 ii. Latham B. Blount. iii. Richard Blount. Born, 1 Nov 1894. Died, 18 Jan 1976. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Vera Butler, 21 Dec 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Nannie Blount. Born, 7 Sep 1896. Died, 13 Aug 1987. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. She married Jess L. Wallace, son of Samuel M. Wallace and Emily E. Fisher. v. Elias Blount. Born, 1 Dec 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Apr 1960, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Alpha Jackson, daughter of Gilbert Franklin (Bud) Jackson and Magnolia (Maggie) Harrington. Elias Blount was an invalid for 40 years after having been injured while serving in the navy. He died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "Tennessee Pvt HA2 US Navy World War I." 120 vi. Orville J. (Sug) Blount. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 30 FOURTH GENERATION vii. Claude Blount. Resided: 1960, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Occupation: Bookkeeper. viii. Henry Blount. Died, 1944, in Bemis, Madison Co., TN. ix. Gus Blount. Gus Blount served in the army during World War I. x. Beatrice Blount. Occupation: Teacher. She married Unknown Russell. 38. Richmond/Richard A.[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 22 Sep 1834. Died, 14 Sep 1907. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Richard A. White appears as Richmond White in the 1850 and 1870 censes. He married Louisa Jane McCollum. Born, 2 Aug 1848. Died, 9 Oct 1905. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Mary P.[5] White. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Martha E. White. Born, Mar 1869. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 121 iii. Franklin Cheatham White. 39. William Egbert (Egg)[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, circa 1836. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Margaret C. Harroway, circa 1857. Born, circa 1839. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. James A.[5] White. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Richard Alexander White. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. 122 iii. Leonard D. White. iv. Martha J. White. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. v. Arry/Ora B. White. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 123 vi. Neal E. White. 40. Emily/Emeline J.[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 10 Jan 1838. Died, 29 Jun 1883. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John A. Middleton, son of Alfred L. Middleton and Mary. Born, 13 Aug 1827. Died, 18 Dec 1886. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 31 FOURTH GENERATION 124 i. Rosey J.[5] Middleton. 125 ii. John M. Middleton. 126 iii. Alfred H. Middleton. iv. Mary F. Middleton. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 127 v. William Cook Middleton. vi. Margaret I. (Maggie) Middleton. Born, Jan 1873. Died, 1966. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1961, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Joseph B. Taylor. 128 vii. Martha Callie Middleton. 41. James T.[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 1840. Died, 1926. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Mary B. Moore, daughter of Alfred Lynch Moore and Carolyn C. Stabaugh (Stobaugh?), before 1870. Born, 1843, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1929. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Arthur E.[5] White. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Willie C. White. Born, 1 Sep 1871. Died, 7 Nov 1895. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. 42. Haywood W. (Wood)[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 6 Jul 1842, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 26 Jan 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. "Wood White, who lived about one and a half miles Southeast of Shady Hill, on a prong of Cane Creek, and in the old 4th civil district of Henderson county, died Saturday morning, January 26th, 1924, after thirteen days of illness. He was taken ill on the 13th of January with something like colic, afterward drifting into a condition resembling paralysis and nine days before his death began to hiccough from which he never got relief. Mr. White had reached the great age of 82 years--and we can say that these years were filled with all that a well-earned good name can give a man. . . . Mr. White was an extensive land holder. . . . He was said to be a Methodist in belief but had not joined the church. ["Lexington Progesss," 1 Feb 1924] He married Nancy Amanda Smith, daughter of Alfred Franklin Smith and Mary Francis Dunavant. Born, 1855. Died, 1895. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 129 i. Mary E. (Monnie)[5] White. ii. Adar J. White. Born, circa 1875. Died, circa 1875. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iii. Unknown Daughter White. Born, circa 1877. Died, circa 1880. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 32 FOURTH GENERATION iv. James H. (Jim) White. Born, 1878. Died, 1897. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 130 v. J. William (Will) White. 131 vi. George Washington White. 132 vii. Walter (Walt) White. viii. Ess White. Resided: 1924, in AR. ix. Thomas (Tom) White. Resided: 1924, in AR. 43. Martha B.[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 15 Mar 1843. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. The wife on Jesse W. Brashears is known to have been Martha White. Her birth year is estimated from later censes as circa 1844. A very good fit would be Martha, daughter of Albert White and Martha Rushing. Martha White, daughter of Albert, is listed as age 4 in the 1850 census. No other Martha White in the 1850 census is near the correct age. The fit is good geographically also. Descendants of Jesse W. Brashears lived in the Decatur County communities of Crawford and Peace Chapel near Scotts Hill as well as in Scotts Hill itself. The Albert White family lived just to the west in Henderson Co. in Scotts Hill. She married Jesse W. Brashears, son of Walter Brashears and Elizabeth Roberts, circa 1860. Born, 31 Mar 1834. Died, 19 Nov 1892. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 133 i. Fredona E.[5] Brasher. ii. David W. Brasher. Born, 4 May 1864, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that David W. Brasher died of tuberculosis and that he never married. 134 iii. Joel Elias (Jack) Brasher. iv. Elijah Walter Brasher. Born, 8 Oct 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Walter Brasher never married. v. Arrie B. Brasher. Born, 8 Oct 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, circa 1896. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jim Wylie. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that she had seven children. 135 vi. Phillip Logan Brasher. 136 vii. Minnie A. Brasher. viii. Delia M. Brasher. Born, 6 Apr 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Delia died in her teens, not married. ix. Askin Brasher. Born, 31 Jul 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Jul 1885. x. Bettie E. Brashear. Born, 13 Jan 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Oct 1901. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 33 FOURTH GENERATION 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charlie Morgan. License, 18 Sep 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. 44. Melvina[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 7 Feb 1848. Died, 11 Aug 1878. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married L. A. Helms. Children: i. Jonathan Wit[5] Helms. Born, 20 Sep 1874. Died, 18 Aug 1877. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. Anthama Helms. Born, 15 May 1877. Died, 22 Oct 1877. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 45. Gabriel[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, circa 1853. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown (Robert?) Deer. There was a Robert Deer, age 20 living in the household of Albert White in the 1870 census in Henderson Co. Children: i. James A.[5] Deer. Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Walter W. Deer. Born, circa 1876. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. iii. Robert L. Deer. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. 46. Salina Bell (Lena)[4] White (Albert, 10). Born, 1871. Died, 1946. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. She married William A. (Will) Swift, son of John Wesley Swift and Elizabeth (Betty) Harrell. Born, 1869. Died, 1927. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 137 i. Ethel[5] Swift. ii. Bertha Swift. Born, 1900. Died, 1989. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Dewey Clenny. 138 iii. Jesse Fielder Swift. iv. Arbon Swift. Born, 1905. Died, 1981. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Johntie McClure, daughter of Johnty McCluer and Minerva McKenzie. 139 v. Ernest Haywood Swift. vi. Hubert Swift. Resided: 1981, in Scotts Hill, TN. 47. William D.[4] Rushing. Born, 14 Apr 1841, in TN. Died, 28 Nov 1879, in HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 34 FOURTH GENERATION Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Gamp Ground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Nancy. Born, circa 1851. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Walton W.[5] Rushing. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. 140 ii. William R. Rushing. iii. Martin L. Rushing. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. C. O. Rushing. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 141 v. James R. Rushing. 142 vi. W. C./Willie Rushing. vii. Ella J. Rushing. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 48. Isabella[4] Rushing. Born, 19 Nov 1844, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 16 Aug 1932, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. She married Granville Martin Walker, son of Ezariah Washington Walker and Catherine McCall, 17 Oct 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 23 Nov 1846. Died, 2 Dec 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. An obituary for Granville Walker appears in the "Lexington Progress" for 5 December 1924. Children: i. Elmer E.[5] Walker. Born, 16 Nov 1870. Died, 10 Sep 1872, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Edwin D. Walker. Born, 14 Mar 1872. Died, 9 Dec 1876, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. iii. Ulyses W. Walker. Born, 7 Oct 1873. Died, 11 May 1878, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. 143 iv. Lela Electra Walker. 144 v. Lucian M. Walker. 145 vi. Pleasant Willie Walker. 49. Margaret[4] Rushing. Born, circa 1847, in TN. Resided: 1932, in Princeton, Collin Co., TX. She married Jasper Alexander Frizzell, son of James Sanders Frizzell and Martha Francis Jones, 18 Aug 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Apr 1850, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 4 Jun 1939. Children: i. William A.[5] Frizzell. Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. John T. Frizzell. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. V. G. Frizzell. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 35 FOURTH GENERATION TN. 50. Enoch D.[4] Rushing. Born, 25 Jul 1851, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1 Oct 1928, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. His name appears as Deason E. Rushing on the Census of 1900 in Decatur County and as Deason Rushing in 1910. He married M. Treasey (Amanda) Loftin, 11 Jan 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 26 Jul 1857. Died, 11 Dec 1919, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 146 i. Lillian A.[5] Rushing. ii. Ader Jane Rushing. Born, 24 Jan 1882, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Jan 1882. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Ernest Felix Rushing. Born, Feb 1886. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Madison Co., TN. iv. Elmer Thomas Rushing. Born, 1888. Died, 1948. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Madison Co., TN. He married Bessie Lee Rogers, daughter of James Tate Rogers and Fredonia Abigail (Donie) Dennison. Elmer Thomas Rushing and his wife Bessie Rogers had no children. 51. George S.[4] Harrell. Born, 1846, in TN. Died, 1884. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Margarett Wright, daughter of John M. Wright and Mary Williams, circa 1868. Born, 14 Oct 1848. Died, 1885. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 147 i. John W.[5] Harrell. ii. Thomas S. Harrell. Born, 1871. Died, 1892. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Margarett L. Harrell. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Mary E. (or A.) Harrell. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. In 1900 Mary is living with her brother John W. Harrell. 148 v. Wesley (Wess) (West) Harrell. 149 vi. James Edward Harrell. He married, second, Manerva Jennings, 6 Jan 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. 52. Cornelius (Neal)[4] Harrell. Born, 22 May 1848, in TN. Died, 8 Sep 1884. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 36 FOURTH GENERATION Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Nancy C. (Nannie) Raney, daughter of James H. Raney and Amanda Bryant, 2 Feb 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Nov 1846. Died, 4 Nov 1931. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Mary J.[5] Harrell. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Amanda A. Harrell. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Maggie B. Harrell. Born, 1877. Died, 1934. Birth(2): Oct 1876. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married J. Riley Hobbs, son of Thomas H. Hobbs and Frances I. (Fannie), 15 Dec 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Acil Harrell. Born, Feb 1885. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 53. Virginia Elizabeth[4] Harrell. Born, 3 Nov 1853. Died, 4 Apr 1924. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Assignment of Virginia Elizabeth Harrell as daughter of George W. Harrell is based on name similarities (note George W., Cornelius, Fredonia/Donia). Census data for 1860 and 1870 are too poor to assign Virginia to her parents based on the census. She married Richard Burl Rushing, son of Leonidus Rushing and Darcus J. Powers, Dec 1876. Born, 12 Aug 1855. Died, 23 Dec 1932. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Cornelius (Neal?)[5] Rushing. Born, Mar 1878. Died, before 1924. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. 150 ii. George W. Rushing. 151 iii. Polly Ann Rushing. iv. Josephine (Josie) Rushing. Born, 24 Jul 1882. Died, 14 Jul 1947. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. 152 v. Florence Rushing. 153 vi. William Burl Rushing. vii. Donia Rushing. Born, Aug 1887. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. She married J. Wesley Holley, 29 Nov 1908, in Henderson Co., TN. viii. Mable/Mall Rushing. Born, 1889. Died, 1924. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married George W. Essary, 22 Nov 1911, in Henderson Co., TN. ix. Malvina/Mollie Rushing. Born, Jan 1892. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. x. Dellie/Dall Rushing. Born, 4 Oct 1894. Died, 14 Oct 1980. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in McKenzie, Carroll Co., TN. She married J. Burl Snider, son of L. Frank Snider and M. Arrena, 28 HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 37 FOURTH GENERATION Nov 1915. 54. James M.[4] Harrell. Born, Feb 1857, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary E. Born, Sep 1860. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Cora L.[5] Harrell. Born, Apr 1879. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. ii. Ellen J. Harrell. Born, Mar 1885. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. 154 iii. Durey Burgess Harrell. iv. July V. Harrell. Born, Aug 1891. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. v. Vesta Harrell. Born, Feb 1895. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Middleton. vi. Genora Harrell. Born, Sep 1897. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. vii. Alvin T. Harrell. Born, Jun 1900. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. 55. Eliza J.[4] Harrell. Born, 2 Sep 1858, in TN. Died, 17 Feb 1928. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Eliza seems to be the Lizzy Elliot with a two year old son living in the household of George W. Harrell in the 1880 census. She married, first, Unknown Elliot. Children: i. Jack[5] Elliot. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Samuel H. Moreland, son of J. C. Moreland and Prudence, 21 Dec 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1854. Died, 1936. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 155 ii. Ernest F. Moreland. iii. George W. Moreland. Born, 1 Aug 1884. Died, 20 Nov 1911. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 56. Leonadus[4] Rushing. Born, 13 Apr 1837, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 27 Feb 1902, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Leonadus Rushing enlisted in the Confederate Army at Trenton, Tennessee, on September 26, 1861. He served in Company H, 31st Regiment, Tennessee Infantry. The regiment was stationed at Island No. 10 for seven months. His military record shows that Leonadus was listed as deserted from Columbus, HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 38 FOURTH GENERATION Kentucky (no date); was listed as deserted May 30, 1862, during the withdrawal from Corinth, Mississippi; appears on the muster roll of Company H on May 11, 1863, near Shelbyville, Tennessee; and was promoted to 4th Sergeant (no date). Company H participated in the battles at Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain, Jonesboro, Franklin, and Nashville. Company H was payrolled out of service at Jackson, Tennessee, in May 1865. He married, first, Martha Jane Newsom, daughter of Joseph Newsom and Sophia, 5 Jan 1869, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 22 May 1848, in NC. Died, 19 Apr 1890, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. James W.[5] Rushing. Born, 4 Mar 1870, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Apr 1889, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 156 ii. Sophie Ann Rushing. 157 iii. Minnie Rushing. 158 iv. Eliza Jane Rushing. v. Emille Ester Theresa Rushing. Born, 18 Mar 1877, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Aug 1877, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 159 vi. William J. Rushing. vii. Fannie Mae Rushing. Born, 2 Jul 1880, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Dec 1880, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. viii. Thomas Theodore Rushing. Born, 15 Jul 1880, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Oct 1882, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ix. Jimmie W. Rushing. Born, 1883. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. x. Walter L. Rushing. Born, 10 Apr 1885, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Sep 1890, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. xi. Etta Rushing. She married Henry Eith Smith, 20 Dec 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Mary Jane Jones, 22 Dec 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Nov 1853. Died, 8 Mar 1901. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 160 xii. Hattie Bell Rushing. 57. Rebecca[4] Rushing. Born, 11 Sep 1839, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 21 Feb 1925, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. She married George Findley Martin, son of James Martin and Elizabeth C. Findley, 23 Oct 1859, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Sep 1834, in Giles Co.?, TN. Died, 23 Jun 1930, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. Children: i. Alice D.[5] Martin. Born, circa 1862, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. James M. Martin. Born, circa 1863, in TN. Census: 1870, in HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 39 FOURTH GENERATION Decatur Co., TN. iii. William F. Martin. Born, circa 1865, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. John W. Martin. Born, circa 1867, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Mary A. Martin. Born, circa 1869, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Millard Franklin Martin. Born, 18 Sep 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Apr 1946, in Lamar Co., TX. He married Ruth K. Rice Capps. 58. Martha F.[4] Rushing. Born, 5 May 1842. Died, 15 Jan 1917. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married James L. Bagby, circa 1865. Born, 6 May 1838. Died, 7 Jun 1922. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Rowena C.[5] Bagby. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Henry A. Marion, 22 Apr 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. William G. Rushing Bagby. Born, circa 1868. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lillian Dudley. William Rushing Bagby moved first to Texas, then to Melrose, Curry Co., NM. iii. W. L. Bagby. Born, 27 Mar 1869. Died, 25 Dec 1875. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 161 iv. Cora J. Bagby. v. Lula B. (Lou) Bagby. Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Henry A. Marion. She married, second, W. D. Brown. After the death of her first husband Henry Marion, Lou Bagby married Scotts Hill merchant W. D. Brown. They moved to Texas. 162 vi. John A. Bagby. vii. James Tom Bagby. Born, 14 May 1879. Died, 28 Jul 1967, in McNairy Co., TN. Birth(2): circa 1877. Burial in Oak Hill Cem., McNairy Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Preacher. He married Mary Daisy Stedman. J. Tom Bagby was an honor student at Scotts Hill College. He became a Methodist preacher. 163 viii. Herbert Yancey Bagby. 59. Sophie (Sophronia) A.[4] Rushing. Born, 18 Dec 1845. Died, 23 Jun 1879. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Harvey Washington (Wash) Myracle, son of Lawrence L. Myracle and Jane H. Cox, circa 1868. Born, 10 Feb 1839, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 4 Feb 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 40 FOURTH GENERATION Henry W. Myracle "enlisted in the Eighty-fifth Illinois Infantry, Company E, under command of Capt. Dallins, in 1862, serving actively until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Raymond, Champion Hill and the engagements of the Atlanta campaign, until the capture of Atlanta, from there to the Mississippi River, at Nashville, and during the campaign of General Hood; was afterward sent down river and took part in the battle at Spanish Fort, Mobile. He returned home at the close of the war without a wound, and located in Decatur, where he has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now [1886] owns a valuable farm of about 200 acres, all well improved. . . . [He] has been a devoted member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, since 1867. He is a Republican, and a man well known and respected. [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee] Children: 164 i. James W.[5] Myracle. 165 ii. Emma Jane Myracle. 60. John A.[4] Rushing. Born, circa 1848. He married Louisa J. Carrell, daughter of Edward T. Carrell and Louisa J., 23 Dec 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. William Huel[5] Rushing. Born, 27 Aug 1875. Died, 15 Oct 1875. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. William huel Rushing's middle name is known from a death notice written by James M. Holley and published in "The Cumberland Presbyterian," December 2, 1875, p. 8. 61. Penelope E.[4] Rushing. Born, circa 1852. She married J. Asbury Davis, 16 Mar 1876, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter. Children: i. James H.[5] Davis. Born, 10 Oct 1876. Died, 10 Oct 1876. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Thomas M. Davis. Born, 26 Jan 1878. Died, 30 Jan 1878. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. William A. Davis. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. T. L. Davis. Born, Mar 1880. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Mittie Davis. Born, 20 Jul 1889. Died, 21 Oct 1963. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 62. Margaret Jane (Janie)[4] Rushing. Born, circa 1857, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Oct 1910, in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. In the census of 1880 she is listed as single and still living in her mother's household. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 41 FOURTH GENERATION She married John Parker Carroll, son of Edward T. Carrell and Louisa J., 1887, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. Born, circa 1861. Died, 28 Jul 1912, in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 166 i. Clara Clyde[5] Carroll. ii. Bessie Lee Carroll. Born, 9 Sep 1889. Died in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX. She married Carl Lindley, 5 Jan 1910. iii. Sadie Bell Carroll. Born, 11 Mar 1891. Died, 24 Sep 1979, in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX. She married Paul Arnold, 28 Feb 1912. iv. Arbie Millington Carroll. Born, 11 Feb 1893. Died, 28 Nov 1982, in Austin, Travis Co., TX. She married John Simmons. v. Homer John Carroll. Born, 3 Sep 1896. Died in Commerce, Hunt Co., TX. Resided in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. 63. Henry Calhoun (Uncle Cal)[4] White (Nicholas Daniel, 14). Born, 6 Apr 1851, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Mar 1942, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Henry Calhoun White was known as "H. C." or "Uncle Cal." An obituary for him notes that he lived in the Oak Grove community for 50 years then moved to the Ebenezer community. He was a Methodist, joining originally Concord Methodist Church in Decatur Co. At the time of his death he was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church. Turner's "History of Scotts Hill, Tennessee" notes: "Some Whites who relocated from rural Decatur County on our Cane Creek became known as 'The Cane Creek Whites.' They were generally prosperous, respected and influential farmers. We recall that carroll [sic.] (Uncle Cal) was sort of leader of these Whites." He married Jenorah Dudley (Nodie) Kelley, daughter of Albert Kelley and Sarah Wyatt, 2 Mar 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Feb 1858, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Apr 1923, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. At the time of her death Nodie (Kelley) White was a member of Barren Springs Primitive Baptist Church. Children: 167 i. Effie[5] White. 168 ii. Myrtle E. White. 169 iii. Nicholas Albert White. iv. Robert E. White. Born, 21 Nov 1886. Died, 14 Jan 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Attorney. He married Queenie Joselyn. Robert E. White was an attorney and served as head of the Selective Service office in Henderson County for many years. A military marker on his grave reads "Tennessee Cpl 30 Infantry World War II." An obituary says that he was survived by nieces and nephews but did not mention wife or children. 64. George M.[4] White (Nicholas Daniel, 14). Born, 10 Jul 1853. Died, 28 Apr 1927. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 42 FOURTH GENERATION TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Anna E./Eliza A. Raney, daughter of James H. Raney and Amanda Bryant, 2 Nov 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Mar 1852. Died, 26 May 1910. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 170 i. George Ernest[5] White. 171 ii. William H. (Bill) White. iii. Nick O. White. Born, Mar 1886. Died, 1956. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. James M. White. Born, Dec 1887. Died, 1966. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Sallie M. White. Born, Aug 1890. Died, 1972. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 65. Robert Alexander (Elic)[4] White (Nicholas Daniel, 14). Born, 17 Dec 1856. Died, 6 Oct 1926. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Francis Statira (Fannie) Dickerson, daughter of Nathaniel Dickerson and Rebecca, 29 May 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Jul 1856. Died, Apr 1933. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 172 i. Coy E.[5] White. 173 ii. Jackson Landon White. 174 iii. Elmer Patrick White. 175 iv. Duly H./Homer White. 176 v. Clara White. 177 vi. Robert Maurry White. 178 vii. Maggie Luna White. 179 viii. Nannie Estelle White. ix. Charles (Charlie) White. Born, Jul 1898. Died in TX. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1945, in Denver, Denver Co., CO. Charles White left Decatur Co. as a young man. At one time he lived in Denver. He died in Texas. 66. Margaret Serathena[4] White (Nicholas Daniel, 14). Born, 12 Jun 1860. Died, 27 Dec 1905. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married James K. Martin, son of F. Benjamin Martin and Francis Ann, 1 Apr 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1862. Died, 1935. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1922, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 180 i. James Ben[5] Martin. ii. Alvah L. Martin. Born, 14 Jan 1884. Died, 17 Jul 1895. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Grover M. Martin. Born, 10 May 1886. Died, 9 Oct 1968. Burial in HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 43 FOURTH GENERATION Red House Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Ruby Orlean Holley, daughter of Archibald Benton Holley and Darcy Jane Rushing. iv. Infant Son Martin. Born, 8 May 1892. Died, 17 May 1892. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. v. Infant Son Martin. Born, 8 Apr 1893. Died, 8 Apr 1893. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. vi. A. W. Martin. Born, 28 May 1894. Died, 17 Jul 1895. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. vii. M. E. Martin. Born, 5 Aug 1897. Died, 4 Nov 1898. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. viii. Henry F. Martin. Born, 17 Nov 1902. Died, 28 Mar 1920. Burial in Simmons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 67. Mary Jane[4] White (Wiley, 15). Born, 7 Aug 1849, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Nov 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Andrew Jackson Blackburn, son of William Blackburn and Jane Coop. Born, 5 Oct 1843, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 4 Dec 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Pvt Co G 19 Regt Tenn Cav Confederate States Army." Children: 181 i. Ella J.[5] Blackburn. ii. John Wiley Blackburn. Born, 15 Dec 1873, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Sep 1875. Death(2): 16 Aug 1874. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 182 iii. Ida Belle Blackburn. 183 iv. William Jasper Blackburn. 184 v. Emma Lee Blackburn. 185 vi. Glenna May Blackburn. 68. Reubin[4] Smith. Born, 10 Feb 1847. Died, 15 May 1907. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. "Reubin Smith, merchant, is a native of Decatur County. . . . [He] is the eldest child born to his parents. He was reared on the farm, and at the time of the breaking out of the war was attending the Decaturville Academy; but at this time all schools were closed, consequently his education was not completed. Soon after the conclusion of the war he began clerking in the dry goods store of Young, Storm & Smith, and in 1874 became a partner with his father in a general merchantile business, which he has continued up to the present [1887]. . . . He is a Democrat, and has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South for the past twenty-one years." [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee] He married, first, Penelope Elizabeth (Neppie) Yarbro, daughter of Amon M. Yarbro and Amanda Jane Haley, 1867. Born, 15 Oct 1849. Died, 3 May 1883. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Ella J.[5] Smith. Born, 26 Oct 1867. Died, 8 Feb 1869. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 186 ii. Emma Morris Smith. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 44 FOURTH GENERATION 187 iii. George Ernest Smith. 188 iv. Carrie Mae Smith. v. Charles Alston Smith. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. vi. Reubin P. Smith. Born, 2 May 1883. Died, 1 Jul 1885. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Flora M. Jones, daughter of Troy W. Jones and Sallie Ashcraft, 4 Feb 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Dec 1865. Died, 10 Oct 1899. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, third, Emma Pettigrew, 1 Aug 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1870. Died, 1958. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: vii. Willie Sue Smith. Born, 1902. Died, 22 Jul 1976. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 69. George Washington[4] Smith. Born, 1855. Died, 1936. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Isabel J. (Monnie) Luten. Born, 11 Aug 1857. Died, 26 Jun 1916. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Daisy Lena[5] Smith. Born, 6 Jun 1880. Died, 18 Jul 1946. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Nina Myrtle Smith. Born, 17 Jul 1882. Died, 17 Dec 1967. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Edith Jane Smith. Born, 11 May 1887. Died, 20 Sep 1888. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iv. Horace Weldon Smith. Born, 24 Oct 1889. Died, 28 Mar 1906. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. v. Infant Smith. Born, 25 Oct 1891. Died, 25 Oct 1891. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 189 vi. Myron C. Smith. vii. George Smith. 70. Amanda[4] Smith. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Willie/William Blount, son of John Blount and Lucinda Yarbro, 18 Dec 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1862. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1880, in Nashville, davidson Co., TN. Children: i. Infant[5] Blount. Born, 23 Jul 1885. Died, 23 Jul 1885. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 71. Joseph E.[4] Smith. Born, 1866. Died, 1928. Burial in City Cem., HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 45 FOURTH GENERATION Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Maggie L. Garrett, 26 Dec 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1865. Died, 1945. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Infant Son[5] Smith. Born, 3 Aug 1887. Died, 8 Aug 1887. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. ii. Mattie J. Smith. Born, 31 Jul 1890. Died, 15 Oct 1910. Burial in City Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John Wesley Vise, son of George Malachi (Mal) Vise and Sarah Tennessee (Tennie) Smith, 5 Jun 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Mattie died from complications during pregnancy. iii. Bonnie Clyde Smith. Born, 1 Mar 1892. Died, 14 Oct 1954. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 190 iv. Bessie Viola (Bess) Smith. v. Joseph L. Smith. Born, 18 Sep 1895. Died, 22 Feb 1917. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. vi. Hattie Mae Smith. Born, 1898. Died, 1964. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married William Stanley Dennison, son of William R. Dennison and Mary Ella/Ella Mae McMillan, 1 Apr 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. vii. Maggie Nola Smith. Born, 31 Jul 1900. Died, 23 Sep 1919. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. viii. George Bennett Smith. Born, 2 Feb 1906. Died, 17 Mar 1945, in Phillipines. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. George Bennett Smith was principal of Decaturville Elementary School before he joined the military during World War II. he died of a heart attack. ix. James Madison Smith. Born, 1910. Died, 1956. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Imogene Townsend, daughter of Eli Mansfield Townsend and Cordelia Estell Harrison, 16 May 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. "James Madison Smith served a four-year term as a World War II Army staff sergeant, beginning on his birthday in November of 1942. "He received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 11] x. Bulah Bell Smith. xi. Lola Smith. xii. Inez Smith. 72. Dixie[4] Smith. Born, 12 Dec 1870. Died, 16 Mar 1890. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Thomas Yateman Hearn, son of Isham G. Hearn and Anna K. Dixon, 28 Feb 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Feb 1857. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. "Thomas Y. Hearn . . . was reared on the farm, and received such educational advantages as the common schools afforded. . . . Politically Mr. Hearn is a Democrat. In 1885 he began a general merchandise business at HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 46 FOURTH GENERATION Decaturville, and by his liberality and fair dealing is building up a large trade." [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee] Children: i. Isham G.[5] Hearn. Born, 25 Nov 1886. Died, 25 Nov 1886. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 73. John Henry[4] White (Zachariah, 17). Born, 1861. Died, 1957. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Unknown, circa 1885. Children: 191 i. Lillie[5] White. 192 ii. Sallie M. White. 193 iii. Lelah M. White. 194 iv. Cora Myrtle White. 195 v. Clay Ular White. 196 vi. William Herman White. He married, second, B. Leora, circa 1900. Born, 1884. Died, 1949. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children: vii. J. H. White. Born, 27 Feb 1901. Died, 5 Aug 1916. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. viii. Infant White. Born, 11 Jun 1902. Died, 11 Jun 1902. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. ix. Infant White. Born, 10 May 1906. Died, 21 May 1906. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. x. Pat/Patsy White. Born, 1907. Died, before 1991. Resided: 1952, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married William (Bud) Bartholomew, son of Benjamin Lester Bartholomew and Amanda E. Overman. xi. Hurley R. White. Born, 18 Aug 1911. Died, 3 Sep 1989. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. He married Faye Duck. xii. Grace White. Born, 7 Apr 1917. Resided: 1957, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1991, in St. loius, St. Louis Co., MO. She married James Alton Johnson. 197 xiii. Jake White. 198 xiv. Denver Vernon White. xv. J. T. White. Resided: 1957, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1991, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. xvi. Ruth White. Resided: 1957, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Raymond (Ray) Elvington, son of Troy Hardin Elvington and Leatha Powers. 74. Robert L.[4] White (Zachariah, 17). Born, 14 Feb 1868. Died, 23 Nov 1938, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Robert L. White died of cancer. He was a member of Crowell Church. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 47 FOURTH GENERATION He married Isabell (Flossie) Dees, daughter of John B. Dees and Margaret J. Gray. Born, 31 May 1873. Died, 30 Mar 1968. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 199 i. Minnie O.[5] White. ii. Alice J. White. Born, Oct 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 200 iii. Monnie E. White. 75. William F. (Will)[4] White (Zachariah, 17). Born, 1875. Died, 1957. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Vera E. White (205), 18 Dec 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Oleta[5] White. Born, 14 Mar 1913. Died, 2 Apr 1924. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 76. Elnora Jane[4] Young. Born, 17 Nov 1859. Died, 6 Dec 1916. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jefferson Perry Houston, son of John Graham Houston and Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold, 11 Jan 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Jan 1856. Died, 30 Dec 1929. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He is Perry J. Houston in the 1900 census. Children: 201 i. Anna M.[5] Houston. 202 ii. William Elbert (Eb) Houston. iii. Nina G. Houston. Born, 20 May 1886. Died, 27 Feb 1938. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. She married W. J. T. (Bill) Ward, son of William H. Ward and Clementine Rone, 24 Dec 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. 203 iv. Robert Young Houston. 77. John Marion[4] White (Ruben Adison, 19). Born, 1856. Died, 1926. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. In the 1880 census there is a Marion White living in the household of George W. Harrell, listed as nephew. He married Luvena Myracle, daughter of Madison D. Myracle and Margaret Ann Rogers, 8 Mar 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Feb 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Feb 1918. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. In the census of 1880 she and her sisters are in the household of William Alex Myracle and are listed as his nieces. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 48 FOURTH GENERATION Children: 204 i. Reuben Wesley (R.W./Wes)[5] White. ii. Maggie White. Born, 5 Dec 1887. Died, 12 Feb 1888. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 205 iii. Vera E. White. iv. Mary Eulah White. Born, Feb 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Monnie Mae White. Born, Jun 1893. Died, 20 Jul 1913. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. vi. Lucy E. White. Born, Oct 1896. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. 206 vii. Arlie Madison (Ard) White. viii. Marles Franklin White. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. ix. Leslie R. White. Born, 22 Nov 1907. Died, 4 Jun 1908. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 78. Mills A.[4] White (Ruben Adison, 19). Born, Aug 1860. Died, 1940. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Francis Elizabeth (Fanny) Smith. Born, 1868. Died, 1950. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. William Arthur[5] White. Born, 5 Mar 1889. Died, 22 Sep 1899. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 207 ii. Charles Omer White. iii. Leroy (Roy) A. White. Born, 15 Mar 1892. Died, 10 Aug 1909. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 208 iv. Kenneth E. White. v. Lucy E. White. Born, Feb 1896. Died, 1981. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Henry Maness, son of Gabriel S. Maness and Sarah A. (Sadie) Alexander, 26 Jan 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. 209 vi. Mattie A. White. 210 vii. Jewel H. White. viii. Mary B. White. Born, Mar 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. ix. Clarence White. Born, 1902. Died, 1965. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lois Britt, 8 Apr 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. x. Perry Allen White. Born, 1904. Died, 1994. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Alma Ruth Maness. He married, second, Ava May Livingston, daughter of William S. Livingston and Minnie V. Bohannon, 6 Nov 1967, in Decatur Co., TN. xi. Alton White. Born, circa 1906. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. xii. Alene White. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jess Maness. xiii. Gladys White. Born, 1911. Died, 1967. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Vester Morgan. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 49 FOURTH GENERATION 79. Thomas Alec[4] White (Ruben Adison, 19). Born, 1864. Died, 1939. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Margaret Fredonia (Maggie) Laster, daughter of John J. Laster and Bettie Boss, 17 Jan 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Mar 1871. Died, 30 Oct 1948. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. W. Clyde[5] White. Born, Dec 1892. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1948, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. 211 ii. Thomas Almon (Al) White. 212 iii. Chester Alton White. 213 iv. Dula Elizabeth White. 214 v. Med Fost (Meddie) White. 80. Nicholas L.[4] White (Ruben Adison, 19). Born, 1872. Died, 1946. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Laura V. Laster, daughter of John J. Laster and Bettie Boss, 24 Dec 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1875. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Noel F.[5] White. Born, May 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Wiley Ray White. Born, Dec 1898. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Leona Rushing. iii. Betty White. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 81. George Frank[4] White (Ruben Adison, 19). Born, 16 Nov 1877. Died, 6 Jun 1954. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Sula Mae McClure, daughter of Charles A. McClure and Sarah Garrett, 23 Feb 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Jan 1881. Died, 12 Mar 1944. Burial in Greer Co., OK. Children: i. Lona Katherine[5] White. Born, May 1899. Died, before 1993. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Campbell. 215 ii. Bon Clayton White. 216 iii. Vallie Pearl White. 217 iv. Nila Mae White. v. Oma Lee White. Born, 4 Nov 1910. Died, 14 Dec 1994. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Fonnie R. Todd. vi. Alpha Omega White. Born, 24 Jun 1913. Resided: 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 50 FOURTH GENERATION married Loye Surrette. The back of the double marker for her and her husband reads "Uncle Loye and Aunt Alpha" which would seem to imply that she did not have any children. 218 vii. Aileen Birtie White. viii. Charlie Franklin White. Born, 3 Mar 1919. Resided: 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 219 ix. Lloyd James (Bear) White. x. Louise Bertha White. She married Unknown Blackwell. 82. Robert D. (Bob)[4] White (Ruben Adison, 19). Born, 12 Jan 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Aug 1968, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Beech Bluff Cem., Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Bob White lived and farmed near Luray until 1945 when he moved to Jackson. There he resided at 118 Peabody St. He married Cora F. Allen, 15 Sep 1907. Born, 11 Oct 1889, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN. Died, 10 Apr 1975. Burial in Beech Bluff Cem., Madison Co., TN. Children: 220 i. William (Bill)[5] White. 221 ii. Woodrow White. iii. R. D. White. Resided: 1968, in Beech Bluff, Madison Co., TN. 222 iv. Sam Mack White. 223 v. Rowena White. vi. Bessie White. Resided: 1968, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Curtis Baker. 83. Alpha Omega[4] White (David Frank, 20). Born, 2 Oct 1868. Died, 5 Nov 1963. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married H. Bradley Hill, son of John Taylor Hill and Josephine Reeves, 9 Sep 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Oct 1865. Died, 29 Apr 1925. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Clovis Franklin[5] Hill. Born, 27 Feb 1891. Died, 16 Jan 1965. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Infant Hill. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Willie L. Hill. Born, Feb 1894. iv. Lizzie V. Hill. Born, Jul 1895. v. Hezekiah L. Hill. Born, Oct 1897. 84. Mollie Belle[4] White (David Frank, 20). Born, 1870. Died, 1937. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married R. Wes Haney, 17 Jun 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1865. Died, 1936. Burial in Concord Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 51 FOURTH GENERATION 224 i. Reuben Lee[5] Haney. ii. Opal Haney. Born, 5 Aug 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Mar 1977. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. She married Charles McClure. Opal (Haney) McClure was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Her obituary mentions her brothers and sister but does not mention children. iii. H. D. Haney. Born, 1908. Died, 1938. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. His tombstone notes him as "Dr." iv. Frank Haney. Resided: 1977, in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS. v. Anna Haney. Resided: 1977, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Hay. 85. F. B.[4] Welch (David, 21). Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Blakely. Children: i. Leontine[5] Blakley. Born, circa 1876. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 86. James Leonard[4] Welch (David, 21). Born, 9 Dec 1859. Died, 7 Aug 1928. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Mollie E. Garrett, 12 Nov 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Feb 1868. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. James (Jimmie)[5] Welch. Born, 18 Aug 1886. Died, 15 May 1911. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. J. D. Welch. Born, 6 Sep 1889. Died, 28 Feb 1910. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Connie B. Welch. Born, 24 Feb 1892. Died, 26 Dec 1924. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary. iv. Floyd Welch. Born, Sep 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 225 v. Nora Pearl Welch. vi. Grover Welch. Died, 28 Aug 1891. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. vii. M. L. Welch. Born, 20 Oct 1899. Died, 24 Jan 1918. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. viii. Vella W. Welch. Born, Jan 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. 87. Nicholas David[4] Welch (David, 21). Born, 26 Jan 1867. Died, 30 Apr 1947, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 52 FOURTH GENERATION Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Mary Josephine Lacy, daughter of John Jesse Lacy and Susan Frances Lucas, 1 Jan 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 31 Mar 1867. Died, 14 Sep 1945, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Thomas Clayton[5] Welch. Born, 4 Aug 1891. Died, 14 Sep 1918. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt US Army World War I." 226 ii. Nealy/Nelie/Neel Mae Welch. 227 iii. Alpha L. Welch. 228 iv. Edna Welch. 229 v. Winnie Welch. vi. Willie N. (Hound) Welch. Born, 20 Oct 1908. Died, 11 Jul 1986. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Pauline Bartholomew, 8 Apr 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. 88. Martha Jane[4] Welch (Henry, 22). Born, 1845, in TN. Died, 1917. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married John L. Tate, son of Elon H. Tate and Jane Turner, 28 Sep 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Dec 1849, in Warren Co., TN. Died, 1 May 1902. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. "John L. [Tate] was born December 7, 1849, in Warren County, Tenn., and enlisted in Forrest's Confederate cavalry in 1864. He participated in several skirmishes and was on duty until the close of the war. He returned to Warren County, and followed farming until 1869, when he came to Oak Grove, Decatur County, and the following year came to Decaturville, where he followed merchandising." (Goodspeed's History of Tennessee) Children: i. Mary B.[5] Tate. Born, 8 May 1874. Died, 8 Apr 1878. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. ii. Maggie M. Tate. Born, 26 Nov 1875. Died, 25 Mar 1878. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 230 iii. William H. Tate. iv. Carrie B. Tate. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. 231 v. Anna Jane Tate. vi. John E. Tate. Born, 29 Apr 1882. Died, 1 May 1884. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. vii. Grover C. Tate. Born, 24 Jul 1884. Died, 24 Oct 1886. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 53 FOURTH GENERATION 89. Cordelia[4] Welch (Henry, 22). Born, 6 Aug 1850. Died, 6 Feb 1880. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Thomas Jackson Pettigrew, son of Corry Pettigrew and Mary A. Douglas, 7 Jan 1869. Born, 3 Jan 1841. Died, 29 Aug 1898. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Thomas jackson Pettigrew enlisted in the Confederate Army under Gen. Cheatham in August 1861. He participated in the battles at Shilo, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and Atlanta. At Atlanta he lost his arm and was disabled from further activity. He had also been wounded at Shilo and taken prisoner, but made his escape three days afterward at Pittsburg Landing. In 1863 he was promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. [Goodspeed's History of Tennessee] Children: i. Mary E.[5] Pettigrew. ii. Corry H. Pettigrew. Born, 4 Oct 1872. Died, 13 Jun 1907. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Martha A. Pettigrew. iv. Elizabeth K. Pettigrew. Born, 17 Dec 1877. Died, 4 Jul 1911. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Ben H. Hay, 26 Nov 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. 90. John L.[4] Welch (Henry, 22). Born, circa 1853. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Rebecca Brigance (109), 17 Dec 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Emily[5] Welch. Born, circa 1874. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Maggie Welch. Born, circa 1876. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Fielding Welch. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Cara Alston, 14 May 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. 91. Sarah Margaret (Sallly)[4] Welch (Henry, 22). Born, 22 Jun 1855. Died, 5 Nov 1884. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John Smith, 24 Feb 1875. Born, 22 Apr 1851. Died, 13 Aug 1918. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Walter[5] Smith. Born, 8 Mar 1876. Died, 12 Jun 1961. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lizzie. HENRY WHITE FAMILY 13 NOV 1997 54 FOURTH GENERATION 92. Rubin Nicholas (Nick)[4] Welch (Henry, 22). Born, 6 Dec 1857, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Jun 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Catherine Tucker, 9 May 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. W. H.[5] Welch. Born, 5 May 1889. Died, 4 Jun 1890. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. ii. Mary J. Welch. Born, May 1892. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Reuben N. Welc