RUSHING FAMILY (Decatur and Henderson counties, Tennessee) (Part 2) 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. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 271 NINTH GENERATION 609. Virgie A.[9] Ivey. Born, 7 Jul 1906. Died, 2 Jun 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Curtis Leotus Fisher, son of William I. Fisher and Anna Mollie Wallace, circa 1921. Born, 30 May 1900. Died, before 1987. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 994 i. Geraldine[10] Fisher. ii. Infant Son Fisher. Born, 1921. Died, 1921. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 995 iii. Marvin Curtis Fisher. 610. Mary Argie[9] Ivey. Born, 9 Jan 1909. Died, 8 Apr 1997, in Canton, Cherokee Co., GA. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. An obituary describes her as "of Lawrenceville, Georgia." In 1996 she was described as living in Atlanta. An obituary listed grandsons David Sewell of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Gary Sewell of Lilburn, Georgia. She married Neal H. Sewell, son of Henry Andrew Sewell and Sarah Ann Briley. Born, 26 Oct 1902. Died, 6 Oct 1974. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN. Children: i. Robert[10] Sewell. Died, before 1997. 611. Walter S.[9] Ivey. Born, circa 1910. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Woodsfield, Monroe Co., OH. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. In 1990, Walter Ivey was living in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. He married Willie Mae Thompson, daughter of Oscar O. Thompson and Gertrude Faye Stout. Died, Feb 1995. Resided: 1992, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Children: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 272 NINTH GENERATION 996 i. Jerry Lynn[10] Ivey. 612. Charlie Earl[9] Ivey. Born, 14 Nov 1911. Died, 8 Aug 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "PFC US Army World War II." He married Stella Bawcum. Born, 28 Jan 1919. Died, 19 Nov 1983. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. James Earl[10] Ivey. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Judge. 997 ii. Joe L. Ivey. 613. Woodrow W.[9] Ivey. Born, circa 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Willie P. Kindle, daughter of Osco H. Kindle and Ella A. Fisher. Born, circa 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 998 i. Sharon[10] Ivey. 614. Haywood[9] Ivey. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Olive Hill. Resided: 1997, in Clifton, Wayne Co., TN. He married Vannie T. Cole. Children: i. Edna Marie[10] Ivey. Occupation: Teacher. She married Paul N. Duke, 21 Dec 1963, in Nunnelly, Hickman Co., TN. 615. Forrest[9] Ivey. Born, after 1920. Died, 1994, in Wiggins, Stone Co., MS. Resided: 1955, in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Resided: 1960, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Resided: 1990, in Wiggins, Stone Co., MS. He married Virginia Houston, daughter of Milton Lafayette Houston and Cora Jane Wilkerson. Resided: 1989, in Wiggins, Stone Co., MS. Children: i. Joyce[10] Ivey. ii. Karen Ivey. 616. Arthur Marshall[9] Ivey. Born, circa 1925. Died, 16 Jul 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 273 NINTH GENERATION Postal Clerk. He married Laquilla Jordan, 19 Dec 1943. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children: i. Jean[10] Ivey. Resided: 1996, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. She married Unknown Slover. ii. Marsha Ivey. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Allen. iii. Tina Ivey. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Sharp. 617. Eula[9] Lacy (Wesley Martin Green, 292). Born, circa 1911. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1968, in Gilbertsville, Livingston Co., KY. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Elbert Fisher, son of William I. Fisher and Anna Mollie Wallace, 12 Oct 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Dec 1903. Died, 29 Jun 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Elbert worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. Children: i. Dorris L.[10] Fisher. Born, 1929. Died, 1978. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Sawyer. 618. Mildred[9] Lacy (Wesley Martin Green, 292). Born, 29 Apr 1921. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married John Wyley Crawley, son of Floyd Franklin Crawley and Myrtle Mae Thompson, 23 Jan 1943. Born, 7 Jan 1923. Died, 31 Oct 1994. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory/Store. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "S Sgy US Army Worldc War II Purple Heart." Children: 999 i. Gail[10] Crawley. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 274 EIGHTH GENERATION 619. Richard Jewel[8] Knight. Born, 5 Jul 1928, in Mt. Lebanon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Peddler/Trader. He married Rubye Mae Smith, daughter of Floyd Smith and Lula. Born, 26 Apr 1937. Children: i. Richard Steven[9] Knight. Born, 27 Aug 1955. 1000 ii. Robert Timothy Knight. 1001 iii. Lisa Ann Knight. iv. Donna Lori Knight. Born, 22 Apr 1971. v. Retta Beth Knight. Born, 18 Jun 1974. 620. Robert Holland[8] Kindle. Born, 27 May 1919. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Maureen Griffin (960). Children: 1002 i. Marilyn Kay[9] Kindle. 621. Albert E.[8] Kindle. Born, 3 Aug 1922. Died, 7 Sep 1994. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Albert Kindle was chairman of the Democratic Party in Decatur County for several years. He was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church and the Decaturville Masonic Lodge. He married I. Faye Smith. Born, 21 Jan 1923. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Dale[9] Kindle. Resided: 1994, in Sparta, White Co., TN. ii. Joe Kindle. Resided: 1994, in New Albany, Floyd Co., IN. 1003 iii. Shelia Maurine Kindle. iv. Carolyn Kindle. Resided: 1994, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN. She married Unknown Smith. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 275 EIGHTH GENERATION 622. Charlie A.[8] Kindle. Born, circa 1927. Died, 19 Nov 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. In 1992 Charley Kindle was Circuit Court Clerk for Decatur County, a position he had held for over 20 years. He served in the navy in World War II and was a member of Masonic Lodge 218. He married Jean Yates. Children: i. Ronald[9] Kindle. Resided: 1994, in Tullahoma, Coffee Co., TN. 1004 ii. Sharon Sue Kindle. iii. Billy Brown. Resided: 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. 623. Evelyn[8] Kindle. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Millard Wallace, son of Charlie H. Wallace and Lucy Fisher, 10 Nov 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Vicki[9] Wallace. She married Mikial (Mike) Ivey. 1005 ii. Janice Wallace. iii. Larry Wallace. He married Lucinda. 624. J. B.[8] Lacy (Jess Milton, 295). Born, 15 May 1924. Died, 7 Jul 1993. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Vanetta Davis, daughter of James Lester Davis and Flossie Lizziedell Tucker, 2 May 1949. Born, 6 Sep 1929. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1006 i. Shirley Ann[9] Lacy. ii. Wayne Lacy. 625. Clara[8] Fisher. Born, 1889. Died, 1936. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Passmore. Children: i. Evelyn[9] Passmore. 626. J. Lewis[8] Lacy (Hiram G./Granville H., 298). Born, 1906. Died, 1980. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1948, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Orpha Ward, daughter of Robert W. Ward and Leona/Nona Myracle. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 276 EIGHTH GENERATION Born, 1905. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Willadeen[9] Lacy. Born, 28 Mar 1925. Died, 27 Oct 1927. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 1007 ii. Louis Lacy. 627. Eloise Velma[8] Lacy (Hiram G./Granville H., 298). Born, 30 Nov 1908. Died, 22 Feb 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1948, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married George William Brasher (1244). 628. Allie Mae[8] Tate. Born, 4 Apr 1903. Died, 19 Aug 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1848, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Joe Hubbard Yarbro, son of John Lawson Yarbro and Glendora (Dora) Vise, 23 Jul 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Nov 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Jul 1954, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Joe H. Yarbro died of a stroke. Children: i. Grady[9] Yarbro. Resided: 1990, in Pinson, Madison Co., TN. ii. Elmer (Tee) Yarbro. Died, 23 Apr 1992. Resided: 1990, in Pinson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Elmer Yarbro never married. iii. Betty Yarbro. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Meredith Coats. iv. Anna Margaret Yarbro. Resided: 1990, in Pinson, Madison Co., TN. She married Harper. v. Marjorie V. Yarbro. Born, 27 May 1923. Resided: 1990, in Selmer, McNairy Co., TN. She married, first, Alton F. Maners, 18 May 1958. She married, second, Conrad Jones, 1 Jan 1980. vi. Jess Lawson Yarbro. Resided: 1955, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 1009 vii. Charlie David Yarbro. 629. Lena Margaret[8] Lacy (Oscar, 302). Born, circa 1919. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Frederick Edwin (Fred) Youngerman, son of Martin Youngerman and Katherine (Cassie) Loftin. Children: i. James C.[9] Youngerman. Born, 7 Aug 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. He married Unknown Neisler. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 277 EIGHTH GENERATION 630. Nola[8] Lacy (Oscar, 302). She married, first, William Aclee Lancaster, son of Vester Arthur Lancaster and Callie Montgomery, circa 1941. Divorce, circa 1945. Born, 1918. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Navy. She married, second, W. B. Counts. Born, circa 1913. Died, 14 Nov 1995, in Decherd, Franklin Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. Children: i. Kay[9] Counts. Resided: 1995, in Eagleville, TN. She married Unknown Etheridge. ii. Rita Counts. Resided: 1995, in Decherd, Franklin Co., TN. She married Unknown Isbell. 631. Bobby Joe[8] Melton (Elmer D., 303). Born, 10 Jul 1936, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary Francis Galbraith, 10 Oct 1953, in Corinth, Alcorm Co., MS. Born, 10 Jan 1939, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1010 i. Mary Louise[9] Melton. 632. Joy Maxine[8] Rushing (Harvey Curt (Curtis), 307). Resided: 1952, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Jasper, TX. She married, first, James Stanfill, 1947. Children: i. Gary Donald[9] Sexton. Born Janes Gary Stanfill, his name was changed after his adoption by his mother's second husband Donald Sexton. She married, second, Donald Sexton, 28 Apr 1957. 633. Harold Lynn[8] Rushing (Casey H., 308). Born, circa 1939. Resided: 1985, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. He married Mary Lou Williams, daughter of Clyde Williams, 29 Jan 1960, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, circa 1939. Children: i. Daphne Dawn[9] Rushing. She married Michael Bryan Rush, son of Gaylon Rush and Mary Sue, Oct 1985, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Shawnda Rushing. Resided: 1985, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Clay Lindsey. 634. Clyde Wayne[8] Rushing (Claude E., 310). Born, 7 Mar 1937. Died, 2 Nov RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 278 EIGHTH GENERATION 1981, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Antioch Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Sarah Elizabeth Reddin. Born, 24 Sep 1941. Resided: 1981, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Anna[9] Rushing. She married Unknown Johnson, before 1981. ii. Deborah Rushing. 635. Ina[8] Liles. Born, 21 Jun 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Jan 1927. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Ina (Liles) Bowman died from complications of childbirth. She married Henry Thomas (Tom) Bowman, son of William Frank Bowman and Louisa Bradfield, 17 Feb 1921, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Sep 1891, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1955. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. Tom Bowman died of cancer. Children: i. Loyd E.[9] Bowman. Born, 1923, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1944. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker on Loyd Bowman's grave notes "Tennessee Pvt 109 Inf 28th Div US Army World War II." ii. Donie Bowman. Born, circa 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. 636. Hurlet[8] Rushing (James M., 312). Born, 12 Feb 1903. Died, 20 Mar 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Death(2): 18 Mar 1993. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Lula B. Allen. Children: 1011 i. James Billy[9] Rushing. ii. Howell Rushing. Resided: 1993, in TX. iii. Bobby Rushing. Resided: 1993, in TX. iv. Shirley Rushing. Resided: 1993, in TX. She married Unknown Burlson. v. Neva Rushing. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Bowman. vi. Neely Rushing. Resided: 1993, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. She married Unknown Turner. 637. J. Harbert (Harb)[8] Rushing (James M., 312). Born, 1907. Died, 1950. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Maggie Liles, 6 Jan 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1012 i. Jack E.[9] Rushing. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 279 EIGHTH GENERATION 1013 ii. Betty Rushing. 638. Tom[8] Warden (John T., 314). He married Mae Odle. Children: i. Charlotte[9] Warden. 639. James[8] Arnold. He married Virginia Kindle, daughter of Herman Kindle and Mamie Stout. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. John David[9] Arnold. ii. Melanie Arnold. She married Tom Rouse. 640. Francis[8] Partin (Walter A., 316). Born, circa 1919. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1976, in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. She married J. C. Barber. Children: i. Ann[9] Barber. ii. Day Barber. 641. Doris[8] Partin (Carl W./William C., 318). Resided: circa 1976, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Librarian. She married, first, Glenn Jordan, son of Charley P. Jordan and Claudie M. Houston. Born, 1921. Died, 1943. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Dianne[9] Jordan. She married, second, Bruce Crain. 642. Jetty[8] Brasher (George Walter, 319). Born, 31 Dec 1898. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Spring Creek. She married Claiborn C. Holmes. Children: i. James[9] Holmes. 643. Phelan Bright[8] Brasher (George Walter, 319). Born, 23 Mar 1900. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Birmingham, AL. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 280 EIGHTH GENERATION He married Eleanor. Children: i. John Walter[9] Brasher. ii. Eleanor Brasher. iii. Nan Brasher. 644. Roberta[8] Brasher (George Walter, 319). Born, 25 Jun 1902. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL. She married Charles Saltzman. Children: i. Ann[9] Saltzman. 645. George Walter[8] Brasher (George Walter, 319). Born, 9 Jul 1912. Died, 15 Jan 1979. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. George Walter Brasher lived his adult life in jackson, TN, where he owned and operated Brasher's Clothing Store at 111 North Market Street. He married Verlie Shackleford. Born, 27 Jul 1914. Children: i. George Walter[9] Brasher. He married Martha Jane Smith. ii. Carolyn Shackleford Brasher. She married Earl C. Walker. iii. Janyth Ann Brasher. 646. Bessie Myrtle[8] Jackson (Gilbert Franklin (Bud), 417). Born, 29 Aug 1893, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 8 Dec 1970, in Bonne Terre, St. Francois Co., MO. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married John Albert Sykes, son of George W. Sykes and Malinda E. Melton, 7 Mar 1909. Born, 6 Feb 1888. Died, 31 Mar 1928. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1014 i. Curtis D.[9] Sykes. ii. Fred Franklin Sykes. Born, 28 Jan 1912. Died, 17 Mar 1985. Resided: 1970, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. He married Mary Magadelene Todd, 24 Oct 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Bonnie Enda Sykes. Born, 30 Jan 1914. Died, 29 Nov 1974. Resided: 1970, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. She married Earl Johnson. iv. Alma E. Sykes. Born, 29 Aug 1917. Died, 21 Sep 1994. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Graniteville, Iron Co., MO. She was unmarried in 1970. v. J. Troy Sykes. Born, 17 Jul 1919. Died, 11 Feb 1944. He married Dorothy Witt. vi. Stanley D. Sykes. Born, 21 Jul 1926. Died, 11 Oct 1971. Resided: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 281 EIGHTH GENERATION 1970, in Graniteville, Iron Co., MO. He married Virginia McKetchnie. 647. Glenna Estelle[8] Jackson (Gilbert Franklin (Bud), 417). Born, 16 Jul 1897, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 16 Aug 1979. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. She married, first, Bedford L. Montgomery, son of Joseph C. Montgomery and Lucy Margaret Moore, 18 May 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Dec 1887. Died, 14 May 1926. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1015 i. Margaret Pauline[9] Montgomery. ii. Mary Louise Montgomery. Born, 11 Feb 1921, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Apr 1987, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married James H. Welch, 14 Jun 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Louise (Montgomery) Welch worked for the Aeolian Piano Company for many years. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Memphis. She died of a heart attack. 1016 iii. Virginia May Montgomery. 1017 iv. Glenna Katherine Montgomery. 1018 v. Alice Faye (Johnny) Montgomery. She married, second, Harry Pirtle. Born, 19 Mar 1895. Died, 19 Nov 1953. 648. Mary Velma[8] Jackson (Gilbert Franklin (Bud), 417). Born, 12 Oct 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 May 1971. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Hubert B. Pierce, 13 Nov 1919. Born, 2 Feb 1896. Died, 5 Mar 1987. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1019 i. Raymond Hershel[9] Pierce. 1020 ii. Burma Sue Pierce. iii. Mary Jo Pierce. Born, 20 Jun 1932. Resided: 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Glaze. iv. Hubert Joel Pierce. Born, 20 Jun 1932. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. 649. James Ernest[8] Jackson (Gilbert Franklin (Bud), 417). Born, 31 Aug 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 21 Apr 1978. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1970, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Occupation: Welder. He married, first, Callie Fisher. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 282 EIGHTH GENERATION He married, second, Ada Hays, daughter of Elijah (Lige) Newton Hays and Betty/Bettie Ann Crosser. Born, 6 Apr 1907. Died, 20 Jun 1974. Resided: 1965, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., TN. Children: 1021 i. James Andrew[9] Jackson. 650. Argel Elco (Tom)[8] Jackson (Gilbert Franklin (Bud), 417). Born, 7 Oct 1909, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 16 Jan 1967, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1950, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. He married Golden Vela Veal (327), 31 Jul 1932. Children: 655 i. Glennie Elco[9] Jackson. ii. Gloria Dean Jackson. Born, 9 Aug 1945. 651. Grady Franklin[8] Jackson (Gilbert Franklin (Bud), 417). Born, 20 Sep 1916, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Mar 1988. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1970, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Occupation: Railroad. An obituary in the "Parsons News Leader" notes that Grady Franklin Jackson was a World War II army veteran. He was a member of the VFW, Masons, American Legion, and Ruritan Club. He also was a member of Crowell Chapel church. He died of a heart attack. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "US Army Air Corps World War II." He married Loraine White (915), 25 Dec 1937. Children: i. Patricia[9] Jackson. Resided: 1988, in St Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. She married Unknown Gibson. ii. Michael Jackson. Resided: 1988, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. 652. Clara Mae[8] Jackson (Millard Fillmore, 418). Born, 7 Dec 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Apr 1984. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. She married William Herman White (522). 653. Noble Festus[8] Jackson (Millard Fillmore, 418). Born, 2 Sep 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Sep 1991. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Mittie Jane Blackstock, 26 Sep 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Nov 1906. Children: i. Lena Mae[9] Jackson. ii. Oteen Jackson. iii. Eugene Jackson. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 283 EIGHTH GENERATION iv. Geraldine Jackson. v. June Jackson. vi. Jerry Lynn Jackson. vii. Joe Ted Jackson. viii. Patricia Jackson. ix. Linda Jackson. x. Alan Jackson. 654. Minnie Lee[8] Jackson (Millard Fillmore, 418). Born, 29 Dec 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Apr 1990. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Joe Leonard Dyer, son of Lee W. Dyer and Selena A. Wade, 22 Aug 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Sep 1910. Died, 3 Apr 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children: i. Leon[9] Dyer. Resided: 1997, in Clinton, De Witt Co., IL. ii. Alice Imogene Dyer. Resided: 1997, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Cole. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 284 NINTH GENERATION 655. Glennie Elco[9] Jackson (Argel Elco (Tom), 650). Born, 25 Jun 1934. He married Sandra Lee Stelzer. Born, 29 Sep 1940. Children: i. Tracy Ann[10] Jackson. Born, 10 Nov 1976. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 285 EIGHTH GENERATION 656. R. M.[8] Veal (Leslie C., 329). R. M. Veal was a veteran of World War II. He served 20 years in the Air Force before he retired. He later worked the Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute in Nashville. He married Marie Boyd in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Virgil Maxwell[9] Veal. Born, 1958. ii. Ronny Michael Veal. Born, 1963. 657. Luthera Eloise[8] Rushing (Luther Cecil, 331). Born, 28 Dec 1929. Resided: circa 1987, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married Carl Kelly Ross, Dec 1949. Children: 1022 i. Betsy[9] Ross. ii. Brian Ross. iii. Janet Ross. 658. George Earl[8] Rushing (Luther Cecil, 331). Born, 26 Aug 1933. Resided: circa 1987, in Hendersonville, Sumner Co., TN. He married Charleen Travis, 21 Jul 1958. Children: i. Marty Kevin[9] Rushing. ii. Daphne Yvette Rushing. 659. Darwyn Laws[8] Rushing (Luther Cecil, 331). Born, 13 Aug 1935, in Lavinia, Carroll Co., TN. Resided: circa 1987, in Dresden, Weakley Co., TN. Occupation: Health/Environ. "Laws attended Clarksburg Public School and graduated in 1953 as Salutatorian of the class. "Formal education was received at Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson and David Lipscomb College in Nashville where he received a B.S. Degree in Business RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 286 EIGHTH GENERATION Administration in 6-1957. "After graduation Laws moved to Dresden, Tn and was employed by the Tennessee Department of Health and Environment in Weakley County 3-1-1958. Additional training in public health was obtained at East Tennessee State University at Johnson City, Tn in 1959. "A Registered Professional Environmentalist, Laws is also a member of the Tennessee Public Health Association and has served as Acting Director of the Weakley County Health Department for twenty years. He is presently assigned to the Division of Ground Water Protection in Weakley and Carroll Counties." [History of Carroll County, Tennessee] He married Marilyn Wilson, daughter of William Herrell Wilson and Faye Wadley, 29 Dec 1964, in Union City, Obion Co., TN. Born, 18 Jan 1942, in Hornbeck, Obion Co., TN. Occupation: Real Estate. Marilyn "graduated from Hornbeck High School in 1960 and completed a Secretarial Course at the University of Tennessee in Martin. . . . "In 1980 Laws and Marilyn enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Martin in a study of Real Estate and both are licensed to sell Real Estate in Tn. They own and manage several units of rental apartments in Dresden, Martin and Jackson. Marilyn is also a sales representative for Servall Termite Company in Weakley County. "The Rushings are active members of Dresden Church of Christ. They reside [History of Gibson County, Tennessee] Children: i. Michelle Rene[9] Rushing. Born, 4 Feb 1968. ii. Sonya Yvette Rushing. Born, 12 Feb 1970. iii. Darwyn Laws Rushing. Born, 17 Aug 1976. iv. Dwayne Wilson Rushing. Born, 17 Aug 1976. 660. Donnie[8] Thomas. Born, 1893. Died, 1977. Burial in Yellow Spg. Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1957, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Fielder Harrington, 2 Oct 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1023 i. Youel James[9] Arrington. ii. Polly Arrington. Resided: 1974, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married, second, Bolton Baker, after 1924. Born, 1891. Died, 1948. Burial in Yellow Spg. Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: iii. Jack Baker. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married, third, Thomas W. Crawford, after 1948. Born, 1884. Died, 1959. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married, fourth, Charlie M. Currin, after 1959. Born, 1894. Died, 1980. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 287 EIGHTH GENERATION 661. J. Otto[8] Thomas. Born, 12 Sep 1895. Died, 15 Aug 1926. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Willie Powers, 21 Aug 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Jan 1901. Died, 21 May 1926. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1024 i. Iona[9] Thomas. 1025 ii. Naomi Thomas. iii. Atha Mae Thomas. Resided: 1990, in Greenville, Greenville Co., SC. She married Unknown Green. 662. Lillian[8] Thomas. Born, 1898. Died, 1970. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1957, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married William T. Pomeroy, son of Pomeroy and Gennie Carter, 9 Nov 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1887. Died, 1939. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1026 i. Almon C.[9] Pomeroy. 1027 ii. James R. Pomeroy. 663. Oliver Andrew[8] Thomas. Born, 1900. Died, 1957, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Alta Taylor, daughter of George W. Taylor and Matilda Ivy, circa 1922. Resided: 1972, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1028 i. Delta Pauline[9] Thomas. He married, second, Ruth Powers, before 1937. Born, 1913. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1029 ii. Gary Otto Thomas. 1030 iii. Carolyn Ruth Thomas. iv. Steven Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. v. Larry Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. vi. Michael Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. vii. James Thomas. Resided: 1957, in MI. viii. Beulah Sue Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown White. ix. Nancy Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Jones. x. Patricia Ann Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 288 EIGHTH GENERATION Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. xi. Lena Mae Thomas. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in McKenzie, Carroll Co., TN. 664. Arthur Lloyd[8] Thomas. Born, 16 Mar 1903. Died, 4 Jan 1990. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1957, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Arthur Lloyd Thomas and his wife raised the three daughters of J. Otto Thomas. He married Elsie Grooms, daughter of Unknown Grooms, 23 Sep 1923. Born, 13 Sep 1905. Died, 19 Mar 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1031 i. Mildred[9] Thomas. 1032 ii. Jean Thomas. iii. James H. (Jack) Thomas. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. iv. Joyce Thomas. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married Loyce Lynn Borron, 22 Feb 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. 665. Arbie[8] Rushing (John W., 333). Born, Oct 1898. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married, first, Sam McComic, 15 Dec 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Maudie[9] McCormick. Born, 1916. Died, 1921. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Allen McComic, 26 Jan 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. 666. Carrie[8] Rushing (John W., 333). Born, 1900. Died, 1972. Burial in Hawkes Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She is still listed as living in the obituary of her brother who died November 4, 1972. She married John Pinkney Carrington, 4 Aug 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1892. Children: 1033 i. Johnny[9] Carrington. 667. Lee Roy[8] Rushing (John W., 333). Born, 25 Jul 1905. Died, 4 Nov 1972, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: Feb 1942, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. Lee Roy Rushing (called Roy) was pastor of Sardis Ridge Baptist Church at RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 289 EIGHTH GENERATION the time of his death. He had accepted pastorship there in August 1972, but had been pastor there for six years before he moved to Jackson in 1942. He married Juanita (Nita) Mays, daughter of Leslie E. Mays and Myra Mays, 2 Oct 1927, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 10 Aug 1911. Died, before 1996. Children: 1034 i. Vance[9] Rushing. 668. Eula Augusta (Gussie)[8] Rushing (John W., 333). Born, circa 1910. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Albert Buenis Harris, 21 May 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Bettie Lou[9] Harris. Born, 5 May 1938, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN. 669. Lois[8] Coats. Born, 29 Jul 1925. Resided: 1979, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Ernest Porter Tuten, son of Arthur Clint Tuten and Maude McClure. Born, 25 Jan 1922. Died, 30 Sep 1985. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. "Ernest Porter Tuten entered the Navy August 5, 1943 and served as a first class fireman during World War II. He was discharged in 1947." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 4] Children: 1035 i. Roger Darryl[9] Tuten. ii. Cheryl Tuten. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Johnson. 1036 iii. Martha Ann Tuten. 670. Hattie M.[8] Johnson. Born, 25 Feb 1903, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 12 Nov 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: after 1953, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Orron C./Calvin O. Milam, son of Orron Calvin Milam and Louisa Angelina Essary, 18 Nov 1919, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, Mar 1892. Died, 1962. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Vann[9] Milam. Born, 1915. Resided: 1955, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Mildred Lucille Davis, daughter of William Shadrack (Shade) Davis and Alice Artelia (Tela) Scott, 11 Mar 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Oren Calvin Milam. Born, 27 Sep 1934. Died, 11 Jun 1955. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iii. Inez Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 290 EIGHTH GENERATION 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. iv. Dora Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. v. Rita Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Burgess. vi. May Milam. Resided: 1955, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married, first, J. L. Tulley. She married, second, Unknown Beck. vii. Tom Milam. Resided: 1982, in Tifton, Tift Co., GA. 671. Ellentine (Tiny)[8] Johnson. Born, 16 Nov 1904. Died, 13 Oct 1985, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. She married William Clyde Lockhart. Born, 17 Nov 1899. Died, 29 Dec 1987, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Children: i. Robert[9] Lockhart. Resided: 1985, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1988, in Benton, MI. ii. Bill R. Lockhart. Resided: 1985, in Staunton, VA. 672. George D.[8] Johnson. Born, 1910. Died, 24 Mar 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Teacher. George Johnson was a teacher in the Henderson County school system for many years. He also was an alderman for Scotts Hill and a deacon of Scotts Hill Baptist Church. He married Nova M. Born, 1909. Children: i. Rebecca[9] Johnson. Resided: 1994, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. ii. Judy T. Johnson. Resided: 1994, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. iii. George T. (Tommy) Johnson. Resided: 1994, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. 673. Ruby Mae[8] Allen (Phillip Lee, 341). Born, 13 Jun 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Apr 1990, in Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. She married Elzie Maness, 27 Oct 1941, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 1914. Children: i. Gerald Wayne[9] Maness. Born, 5 Apr 1943. He married Betty Tucker. ii. Linda Gail Maness. Born, 23 Oct 1945. Resided: 1995, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. She married Gerald Kelley. iii. Allan Randall Maness. Born, 31 Jan 1958. He married Darlene E. Stone. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 291 EIGHTH GENERATION 674. Reba Mary[8] Allen (Phillip Lee, 341). Born, 14 Feb 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Leo Kennedy, son of J. J. (Jack) Kennedy and Sarah Henrietta (Etta) O'Guinn, 18 Aug 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1912. Died, 24 Mar 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Factory. Children: 1037 i. Freddie L.[9] Kennedy. ii. Wanda Lee Kennedy. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Alexander. iii. Brenda F. Kennedy. Resided: 1996, in Cedar Grove, Carroll Co., TN. She married Unknown Gibson. 675. Willie Sue[8] Allen (Phillip Lee, 341). Born, 18 Sep 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Lonnie Gilbert Clenney, son of Jesse Alexander Clenney and Ida Bell McClannahan (McComic). Born, 2 Apr 1913. Died, 7 Oct 1979. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Diane[9] Clenney. Born, 22 Mar 1948. Died, 7 Apr 1968. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. 676. Mildred Marie[8] Rushing (Vester, 342). Born, 1934. Died, 1973. Burial in Barren Spg. Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married, first, Earl Swann in ???. Divorce in ???. Children: i. Timothy[9] Swann. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. ii. Tony L. Swann. Resided: 1992, in Meridian, Lauderdale Co., MS. She married, second, Fred McCollum. She married, third, Marshall Roberts in ???. Divorce in ???. 677. Loyd Lester[8] Rushing (Lester, 343). Born, 21 Apr 1928, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Enville, Chester Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. He married Mildred Mills. Children: i. Patsy Marie[9] Rushing. Born, 26 Apr 1950. Died, 9 Nov 1970, in Milledgeville, TN. Burial in Central Grove C., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married William Moody. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 292 EIGHTH GENERATION Patsy Marie Rushing was killed in an automobile accident. She did not have any children. 1038 ii. Cathy Sue Rushing. 678. Joe Carroll[8] Rushing (Lester, 343). Born, 23 Mar 1931, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. He married Peggy Montgomery, daughter of Johnnie J. Montgomery and Myrtie/Myrtle Bell Phillips. Resided: 1992, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1039 i. Karin[9] Rushing. ii. Ronnie Joe Rushing. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He married, first, Jeanie. Divorce, before 1992. He married, second, Angie. 679. Robbie Pauline[8] Rushing (Lester, 343). Born, 26 Mar 1936, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Roy Seamon Austin, son of Elisha Austin and Sarah Estalee (Sallie) Etheridge. Born, 31 Jul 1927, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 8 Jun 1992, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Union Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Roofer. Children: i. David Roy[9] Austin. Born, 12 Sep 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Scotts Hill, TN. 680. Thomas Edison[8] Morgan. Born, 4 Jun 1917. Died, 29 Dec 1960, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. Thomas Morgan died of a heart attack. He was owner of Morgan Plumbing and Electric Co. and Tennessee River Oil and Gas Co. He was a member of First methodist Church of Parsons. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "S1 USNR World War II." He married Melba Scott, daughter of Ray Gordon Scott and Jessie Holland. Born, 18 Jun 1920. Children: i. Patricia Fay[9] Morgan. 681. Velma Lucille[8] Hobbs (Noah A., 347). Born, 22 Aug 1920. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married James Fred Pratt (1275). 682. Elmer Lee[8] Johnson (Elbert W., 348). Born, 26 Aug 1927, in Broadway Com., Henderson Co., TN. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 293 EIGHTH GENERATION He married Virgie Noble, 17 Nov 1945, in Leachville, Mississippi Co., AR. Children: i. Jerry Lee[9] Johnson. ii. Larry Dale Johnson. iii. Sharon Lucille Johnson. 683. Floyd[8] Rushing (John Floyd, 350). Born, 17 Nov 1932. Resided: 1974, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1993, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Ethel Sue Rippetoe, daughter of L. Darwin Rippetoe and Louardelia Apple, 5 Oct 1957, in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN. Born, 6 Jun 1937, in Smith Co., TN. Children: 1040 i. Deborah Jean[9] Rushing. ii. Patricia Ann Rushing. Born, 27 Aug 1959. She married Fred Randall (Randy) Cupples, 29 Jun 1979, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Joyce Marie Rushing. Born, 31 May 1964, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Mickey L. Roach, 18 Oct 1985, in Decatur Co., TN. 1041 iv. Timothy Floyd Rushing. v. Rachel Sue Rushing. Born, 17 Nov 1968, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Brian Humphreys, 3 Aug 1991, in Decatur Co., TN. Rachael graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 1992. 684. Odell F.[8] Rushing (Enes Franklin, 351). Born, 1932. Died, 1964. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. He married Frances W. Born, 1934. Children: i. Tommy Dell[9] Rushing. He married Carolyn Horner, daughter of Fred Horner and Audrey, 24 Dec 1965. 685. Lendia Kay[8] Rushing (Enes Franklin, 351). She married Danny Cagle. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children: i. Lisa Kay[9] Cagle. Occupation: Nurse. 686. Ernest[8] Rushing (Charles Burt (Charlie), 353). Born, circa 1938. Died, Feb 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Woodlawn Cem., Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. He married Patty Austin. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 294 EIGHTH GENERATION i. Phil[9] Rushing. Resided: 1992, in Franklin, Williamson Co., TN. 687. Margaret Lucille[8] Rushing (Charles Burt (Charlie), 353). Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Harry Neal Mitchell (1310). 688. Charles[8] Rushing (Charles Burt (Charlie), 353). Resided: 1992, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Unknown Mooney, daughter of Vester Mooney. Children: 1042 i. Amy[9] Rushing. 689. Harold D.[8] Rushing (Charles Burt (Charlie), 353). Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Christine Duck, 29 Jan 1971, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1043 i. Jennifer[9] Rushing. 690. Fred Gean[8] Bartholomew. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. "Freddy Gean Bartholomew served as an Army S-4 during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Germany." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 20] He married Bobbie Riggs. Children: i. Richard[9] Bartholomew. He married Jennifer Annaleigh Chandler, daughter of Teddy Chandler and Unknown Smith, 19 Oct 1996. 691. Joe Howard[8] Rushing (James Hasten, 355). Born, 21 Feb 1939. Resided: 1992, in Huntingdon, Carroll Co., TN. He married Dorothy. Children: i. John[9] Rushing. ii. Mark Rushing. 692. Voyd (White)[8] Rushing (Arbon, 357). Born, circa 1925. Resided: 1972, in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Lorene M. Laster, circa 1950. Born, 20 Mar 1923. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Danny[9] Rushing. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 295 EIGHTH GENERATION TN. He married Donna Pratt, daughter of Jerry Glen Pratt and Margie Nell Hill, 24 Jun 1972, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Jessie Rushing. Resided: 1996, in MS. iii. Barbara Rushing. Resided: 1996, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He married, second, Illa P. Born, circa 1917. Died, 13 Mar 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. 693. Brenda D.[8] Rushing (Udis Lee, 359). Born, 1944. She married James William McCorkle, son of Jahue T. McCorkle and Agnes J. Pomeroy. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Ricky Wayne[9] McCorkle. Born, 13 Jan 1965. Died, 2 May 1986. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Brigette Ann Scott, 17 Aug 1984, in Decatur Co., TN. Ricky McCorkle and Greg Odle were killed instantly in a pickup truck when it collided head on with a Decatur County gravel truck. 1044 ii. Vickie Lee McCorkle. 694. Albert Luther[8] Chester. Born, 12 Mar 1899. Died, 6 Aug 1981, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. For many years Albert Chester was caretaker of City Cemetery, Decaturville. He married Winnie Welch (555), 24 Dec 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Loraine[9] Chester. Resided: 1981, in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL. Resided: circa 1996, in Huntsville, Madison Co., AL. She married Jerry L. McDonald. 937 ii. Imogene Chester. 695. Maude[8] Chester. Born, circa 1906. Died, before 1995. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Madera, Madera Co., CA. She married Clayton Rushing (475). RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 296 NINTH GENERATION 696. Velma[9] Harrell (James Edward, 490). Born, 1908. Died, 1970. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Orville J. (Sug) Blount (484). 697. Thomas Lewis[9] Harrell (James Edward, 490). Born, 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1967, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Brickmason. He married Ruth Jones. Born, 1913. Died, 1983. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Tommy Jones[10] Harrell. Resided: 1953, in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., TX. Resided: 1967, in Gulfport, Harrison Co., MS. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 297 EIGHTH GENERATION 698. Kate Louise[8] Taylor. Born, 13 Aug 1906. Occupation: Teacher/Bank. She married Grady Yateman Dixon, son of Thomas Yateman Dixon and Cynthia Belle Taylor, 18 Feb 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 25 Mar 1904, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 28 Sep 1986. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1045 i. Virginia Ellen[9] Dixon. 699. James F.[8] Malone (William Gaston, 368). Born, circa 1914. Resided: 1971, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Josephine Duncan, daughter of Oscar L. Duncan and Eliza Breckenridge. Resided: 1971, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. Children: i. Edwin[9] Malone. Born, circa 1951. Resided: 1959, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. 700. Girtha Mae[8] Tolley (George Thomas, 369). Born, 5 Nov 1904. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married William Clayborn Gilbert, son of Rufus (Rufe) Gilbert and Alsie Paralee Hays, 28 Mar 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Oct 1898. Died, 14 Feb 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1046 i. Delbert[9] Gilbert. 1047 ii. Orbie Ray Gilbert. iii. Dorothy Victoria Gilbert. Born, 15 Nov 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Max Wilkins, son of Edgar Wilkins and Eula Gabbard, 15 Nov 1944, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Dorothy and Max adopted Patricia Dianne, daughter of Dorothy's maternal uncle Herman Tolley by his first wife. iv. Faye Gilbert. Born, circa 1927. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 298 EIGHTH GENERATION Decatur Co., TN. She married C. Ray Byrd, son of Earl Olma Byrd and Ellen Gibson, 1946. 1048 v. Ellen Lavelle Gilbert. 1049 vi. William Clayborn Gilbert. 1050 vii. Patsy Gilbert. 701. Glen E.[8] Tolley (George Thomas, 369). Born, circa 1912. Resided: 1992, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Unknown. Children: i. Jerry[9] Tolley. 702. James Marshall[8] Tolley (George Thomas, 369). Born, 23 Mar 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Electrician. James marshall Tolley served in the South Pacific during World War II. He married Sylvia Mae Hendrix, daughter of Wilber Clois Hendrix and Addie Dodd, 17 Aug 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Aug 1923. Resided: 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1051 i. Vincent Blane[9] Tolley. 1052 ii. Dennus Alan Tolley. 1053 iii. Regina Adell Tolley. 703. Leslie Thomas[8] Tolley (George Thomas, 369). Resided: 1992, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. He married Faye Helen Todd, daughter of Hubert Todd and Augusta Lee (Gussie) Ivy. Born, 15 Dec 1928. Resided: 1984, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. Children: 1054 i. Charlotte Ann[9] Tolley. ii. Johnny Michael Tolley. Born, 8 Oct 1950. iii. Cynthia Leigh (Cindy) Tolley. Born, 10 Feb 1958. She married Richard Earl Knipple, 1981, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. 704. Herman[8] Tolley (George Thomas, 369). Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Jeanette, Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Laverne Carrington. Children: 1055 i. Patricia (Patty) Ann[9] Wilkins. ii. Joe Tolley. He married, second, Geraldine Hayman, daughter of Wilmer Hayman and Ruby Davis, after 1958. Born, 26 Jan 1930, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 299 EIGHTH GENERATION circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. 705. Lucille[8] Tolley (John Pink, 370). Born, 10 Aug 1914. Died, 4 Sep 1993, in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Lucille (Tolley) Houston was a member of Bible Hill Baptist Church. She married Arlie N. Houston, son of Jefferson Perry Houston and Arbie Cordelia (Dealie) Chumney. Born, circa 1906. Died, May 1988. Burial in Houston Cem., Near Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Akron, Summit Co., OH. Children: i. Harry Lynn[9] Houston. Resided: 1988, in St James City, Lee Co., FL. Resided: 1993, in FL. ii. Laverne Houston. Resided: 1988, in Bayville, FL. Resided: 1993, in FL. She married Unknown Eddins. iii. Louise Houston. Resided: 1988, in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit Co., OH. Resided: 1993, in OH. She married Unknown Hendren. iv. Bertha Houston. Born, 21 Feb 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. 706. Lueda Ozell[8] Box. Born, 28 Jan 1916, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory Worker. She married Ollie Glenn Wilkins, son of Walter Pinkney (Pink) Wilkins and Lou Ella Fiddler, 29 Sep 1934, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 6 Feb 1913, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 May 1990, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Machinist. Children: 1056 i. Glenn Ray[9] Wilkins. 1057 ii. James Kenneth Wilkins. 707. Elbert Elston[8] Tolley (James T. (Bud), 375). Born, 2 Jul 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 Jul 1981, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Factory. He married Mary Ester Chumney, daughter of Samuel Mathew Chumney and Laura Ann Scott, 24 Nov 1928, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 27 Oct 1911, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 26 Dec 1985, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1058 i. Thomas Edward[9] Tolley. 1059 ii. Charles Matthew Tolley. 1060 iii. Frederick Dalton Tolley. 708. Connie Way[8] Tolley (James T. (Bud), 375). Born, 29 Feb 1916, in Decatur RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 300 EIGHTH GENERATION Co., TN. Died, 15 Oct 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "S1 US Navy World War II." He married, first, Mary Lucy Hardin, daughter of Amos G. Hardin and Maggie R. Raney. Born, 2 Jan 1909. He married, second, Moden B. Odle. Born, 22 Feb 1925. Died, 2 Dec 1988. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Jimmy[9] Tolley. Born, 9 Apr 1962. 709. Waymon Almeta (Meta)[8] Tolley (James T. (Bud), 375). Born, 11 Mar 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1968, in Medina, Gibson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Elbert Lowell Parker, 24 Dec 1938. Born, 22 Nov 1917. Children: 1061 i. Barbara Jo[9] Parker. 710. Delbert A.[8] Teague. Born, 19 Feb 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Dec 1970. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. He married, first, Ruby Ray Wilkins, daughter of Walter Pinkney (Pink) Wilkins and Lou Ella Fiddler, 1923. Born, 29 Jun 1905. Died, 25 Dec 1963. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1062 i. Lloyd Edward[9] Teague. 1063 ii. James Rex Teague. He married, second, Annie Lou Raines, Oct 1964. 711. Roma Estelle[8] Teague. Born, 16 Jul 1909, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 7 Nov 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Roby Lee Wilkins, son of Walter Pinkney (Pink) Wilkins and Lou Ella Fiddler, Aug 1926, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Nov 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 May 1963, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 301 EIGHTH GENERATION 1064 i. Mabel Louise[9] Wilkins. 1065 ii. James Floyd (Jim) Wilkins. 1066 iii. Virgil Ray Wilkins. 1067 iv. Juanita Mae Wilkins. 712. Ollie Ray[8] Teague. Born, 15 Sep 1921. Died, 23 Jul 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. He married Ruth McKenzie, daughter of Guy S. McKenzie and Eulah Powers, 15 Sep 1945. Born, 11 Jan 1925. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children: i. Shirley[9] Teague. Resided: 1991, in Enville, Chester Co., TN. She married Martin. 713. Willie Hazel[8] Tolley (Jessie Lee, 378). Born, 13 Dec 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Jun 1962. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married Rube Clinton Pearcy (404). 714. Leo[8] Tolley (Jessie Lee, 378). Born, 13 Sep 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 May 1981. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1951, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Opal Caldwell. Children: i. Jerry[9] Tolley. 715. Ernest Edward[8] Tolley (Jessie Lee, 378). Born, 20 Jun 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. He married Reva Jane Clenney. Born, circa 1921. Died, 11 Nov 1971. Burial in Mem. gardens, Gibson Co., TN. Children: i. Gerald[9] Tolley. ii. Unknown Daughter Tolley. Resided: 1971, in Dyer, Gibson Co., TN. She married Melvin Hall. 716. Opal Caroline[8] Tubbs. Born, 4 Sep 1906, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 15 Jul 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Jessie Jefferson Douglas, son of Oscar Touluthian Douglas and Hettie Lee McComic, 3 Nov 1924. Marriage(2): 2 Nov 1924. Born, 26 Apr 1905. Died, 6 Oct 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. Children: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 302 EIGHTH GENERATION 1068 i. Thelma Opal[9] Douglas. 1069 ii. Doris Helen Douglas. iii. Jessie Jefferson (Jay) Douglas. Born, 7 Aug 1937, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 26 Sep 1972. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Service Station. He married Wilma Lee Hayes, 9 Sep 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. Jessie Jefferson Douglas was killed in a truck accident. He was an army veteran. 717. Emmett Wesley[8] Tubbs. Born, 25 Oct 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Nov 1974, in Hardeman Co., TN. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Nobel Wood, daughter of Lynn Void Wood and Minnie Maness, 4 Sep 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Aug 1912, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1070 i. Linda Lou[9] Tubbs. 718. Jethro Pershing[8] Tubbs. Born, 7 Nov 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 31 Dec 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Bethelene Wood, daughter of Lynn Void Wood and Minnie Maness, 20 Jun 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Feb 1922, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Dec 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1071 i. Woody Brown[9] Tubbs. 1072 ii. Wanda Jean Tubbs. 1073 iii. Harold Jethro Tubbs. 719. Beulah Mae[8] Blankenship. Born, 10 Mar 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Jun 1971, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: after 1962, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Storekeeper. Beulah Mae died of a heart attack. She married Ray Johnson, son of Sidney Jackson Johnson and Ella V. Nunnery. Born, 27 Nov 1908, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 28 Sep 1941. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Ray Johnson was killed in an automobile accident. He was originally buried in the Johnson Cemetery in Henderson County then moved by his daughter to Mt. Ararat Cemetery. His grave marker notes that he was "A Lover of horses." Children: 1074 i. Mary Ella[9] Johnson. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 303 EIGHTH GENERATION 720. Lula[8] Blankenship. Born, 24 Apr 1907, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1991. Burial in Lafayette, Macon Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Castalian Spgs., Sumner Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Westmoreland, Sumner Co., TN. She married, first, Ora Eunice Johnson, son of Sidney Jackson Johnson and Ella V. Nunnery. Born, 21 Jun 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 20 Mar 1955. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children: i. Brown[9] Johnson. Born, 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Hartsville, Trousdale Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lafayette, Macon Co., TN. 1075 ii. Billy Johnson. She married, second, Jack McMillan. 721. Joseph (Joe) Martin[8] Blankenship. Born, 3 Mar 1909, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 11 Nov 1979. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Cattle. Joseph Blankenship was killed in an automobile accident. He married Ada Lee Arnold, daughter of John William (Willie) Arnold and Ira Nema Evans, 17 Sep 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Nov 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1076 i. Jo Ann[9] Blankenship. 722. Ben Hooper[8] Blankenship. Born, 9 Apr 1911, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 31 Mar 1987. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Grocer. Ben Hooper Blankenship died of a stroke. An obituary notes that he operated a sawmill and was a former member of the Henderson County Board of Education. He married Martha Lucille Scates, daughter of Jordan D. Scates and Oceola Blankenship, 30 Jul 1932, in Marion, AR. Born, 1 Aug 1916, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children: 1077 i. Shelba Jean[9] Blankenship. 1078 ii. Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Blankenship. 723. Bowden Roosevelt[8] Blankenship. Born, 19 Feb 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Nov 1990. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Bowden Blankenship died of heart failure. He married Berlene Nunnery, daughter of James N. Nunnery and Julia Mae RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 304 EIGHTH GENERATION Wallace, 30 Jul 1933, in Mt. Ararat Ch., Henderson Co., TN. Born, 20 Oct 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1079 i. Blondell (Shirley)[9] Blankenship. 1080 ii. James (Jimmy) Adam Blankenship. 1081 iii. Jack Oneal Blankenship. iv. Jeffery Lane Blankenship. Born, 11 Aug 1954, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 7 Apr 1991. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. 724. Herbert Hadley[8] Blankenship. Born, 1 Dec 1915, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 25 Sep 1971, in Castalian Spgs., Sumner Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Carpenter. Herbert Hadley Blankenship was murdered (beaten and shot in the back) by a casual acquaintance in an attempted robbery. He married Bertha May Mercer, daughter of Walter Edward Mercer and Lillie Young Sharp, 31 Dec 1941. Born, 15 Aug 1919, in Perry Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children: 1082 i. Charles Herbert[9] Blankenship. 1083 ii. Johnny Adam Blankenship. iii. Patricia Ann Blankenship. Born, 18 Jun 1951, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Maytag. 725. Raymond (Ray) Eldridge[8] Blankenship. Born, 15 Apr 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 May 1983. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone to his grave reads "SSgt US Army World War II." Ray Blankenship saw active combat in the European theater during the war and was decorated with the Presidential Medal of Honor and other medals. He always had nightmares about combat duty. Ray died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He married Ida Fay Arnold, daughter of John William (Willie) Arnold and Ira Nema Evans, 1941, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 2 Oct 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 26 Jun 1982. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Ida Arnold balnkenship died of cancer. Children: 1084 i. William Clark[9] Blankenship. 1085 ii. Patsy Jean Blankenship. 1086 iii. Peggy Dean Blankenship. 726. Mary Lou[8] Blankenship. Born, 8 Sep 1928, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married Pete Averett. Burial in Kirk Cem., Perry Co., TN. Occupation: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 305 EIGHTH GENERATION Postal Service. Pete Averett died of diabetes. Children: 1087 i. Scarlett[9] Averett. ii. Anette Averett. Resided: circa 1992, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. She married, first, Frank Parnell. She married, second, David Simmons. Annette has two children from each marriage. 727. Audrey Truman[8] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 383). Born, 18 Jan 1915, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 24 Nov 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Audrey Tolley lived at the intersection of Darden-Christian Chapel Road and New Safford Road. He married Geraldine Evans, daughter of Robert Alvin Evans and Winnie Gray Maxwell, 7 Oct 1935. Born, 19 Feb 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children: i. Sherry Lou[9] Tolley. Born, 19 Mar 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 21 May 1937, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. She died of yellow jaundice. 1088 ii. Kenneth Harold Tolley. 1089 iii. Robert Wayne Tolley. 728. Ed Kelvy R.[8] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 383). Born, 21 Apr 1918. Died, before 1996. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married, first, Thelma Brown. Children: i. Larry[9] Tolley. ii. David Tolley. He married, second, Thelma Bell. Born, 17 Jan 1926. Died, 3 Sep 1990. Burial in Pleasant Grove C, Henderson Co., TN. 729. Faye[8] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 383). Born, circa 1920. Resided: 1974, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Almeade Johnson, 27 Apr 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1919. Children: i. Gerald[9] Johnson. ii. Tim Johnson. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 306 EIGHTH GENERATION 730. Andrew Jackson (A.J.)[8] Tolley (Andrew Jackson, 383). Born, 30 Nov 1929, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Andrew Jackson Tolley served in Korea 1951-1952. He married Doris Jean Hayes (845). Children: i. Michael Lynn[9] Tolley. Born, 16 Jul 1954, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. ii. Karen Jean Tolley. Born, 31 Oct 1960, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Hermitage, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Office Manager. 731. Dorothy Etta[8] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 385). Born, 12 Mar 1918, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 30 Jul 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Army Nurse. She married Samuel C. Holcomb, son of Samuel F. Holcomb and Irene Porter, 4 Sep 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, circa 1918. Resided: 1969, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children: i. Margaret Ann[9] Holcomb. Born, 20 Mar 1951. Died, 6 Dec 1964. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. Sarah Holcomb. Resided: 1983, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Unknown Aken. 732. Norsie Bettie[8] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 385). Born, 23 Nov 1919, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married John Wright Frost, 17 Jan 1948, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 30 Nov 1923, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant. John Wright Frost served in the U.S. Army, 738th Tank Batallion, March 3, 1943-November 5, 1945. He served in the European Theater of Operations. He was Postmaster at Darden, Tennessee, March 1959-November 1983. Children: 1090 i. Martin Wright[9] Frost. 1091 ii. Charles William Frost. 1092 iii. Nancy Etta Frost. 733. Zula Grace[8] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 385). Born, 13 Dec 1921, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in New York. Resided: 1996, in Farmingdale, Nassau Co., NY. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 307 EIGHTH GENERATION She married John Leonard McClorey, 18 Jun 1946, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Born, 5 Aug 1920, in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Occupation: Banking. Children: 1093 i. Mary Elizabeth[9] McClorey. 1094 ii. Richard McClorey. iii. Barbara Jean McClorey. Born, 5 Aug 1954, in Rockville Centre, Suffolk Co., NY. 734. Martin Herbert[8] Tolley (Martin Herbert, 385). Born, 9 May 1928, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. He married Wanda Jean Peeples, 29 May 1949, in AR. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. An alternative source lists her as Jean Parker. Children: i. Rebecca Jean[9] Tolley. She married Danny Gayle Gannon, 3 Jun 1975. ii. Martin Herbert Tolley. Born, circa 1950. Resided: 1973, in Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI. He married Pamela Joan Butler, daughter of Bobby Butler and Unknown Garner, 8 Sep 1973, in Henderson Co., TN. 735. Clara Myrtle[8] Carrington. Born, 28 Nov 1920, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Millard Cecil Wallace, son of James D. (Jim) Wallace and Genora Moore, 7 Nov 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 9 Sep 1915, in Bald Knob, White Co., AR. Resided: 1997, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Millard Wallace served in the army during World War II. Children: 1095 i. Barbara Jean[9] Wallace. ii. Curtis Lee Wallace. Born, 1 Aug 1946, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Regina Gore, daughter of Wesley Gore and Unknown Hatchett, 3 Sep 1988, in Gatlinburg, Sevier Co., TN. 1096 iii. Donald William Wallace. iv. David Martin Wallace. Born, 17 Jan 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. He married Maggie Lee Pratt, daughter of Earl Pratt and Rosie Marchbanks. 1097 v. Millard Cecil Wallace. vi. Beverly Kay Wallace. Born, 4 Feb 1954, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Dwight Andree Trull. 1098 vii. Patricia Ann Wallace. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 308 EIGHTH GENERATION 736. Gussie Juaree[8] Wilkins. Born, 15 Mar 1919, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL. Occupation: Secretary. She married Claude Lee McCollum, son of Cole A. McCollum and Iva E. Kelley, 13 Apr 1940, in Scotts Hill, TN. Born, 29 Jan 1917, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 25 Apr 1991, in FL. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Welder. Children: 1099 i. Barbara Ann[9] McCollum. 1100 ii. Tony Lynn McCollum. iii. Beverly Kay McCollum. Born, 1 Aug 1950. Resided: circa 1991, in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Occupation: Accountant. 737. James Rex[8] Wilkins. Born, 31 Aug 1921, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Hermitage, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Grain Broker. James Rex Wilkins served in the Army Air Force 1942-1945. He married Ann Elizabeth Long, daughter of Michael John Long and Rose Schneider, 16 Nov 1946, in Davidson Co., TN. Born, 13 Oct 1925, in Davidson Co., TN. Children: 1101 i. James Rex (Jim)[9] Wilkins. 1102 ii. Kathleen Ann Wilkins. 1103 iii. Michael Ernest Wilkins. 738. Russell Howell[8] Wilkins. Born, 16 Sep 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 10 Aug 1944, in Albania. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN (marker only). Russell Howell Wilkins was a nose gunner in a B-24 bomber. His plane was on a bombing raid of the Poesti, Rumania, oil fields when it was hit by flack. The plane went down in Albania. Some of the plane's crew were killed and some were taken prisoner. Russell Wilkins and one other crew member were reported missing. Nothing was ever learned of their fate. He joined the Air Force in January 1943. He married Betty Dorothy Reed, daughter of Usher Reed and Wilbur Davis, 4 Jul 1942, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 25 Sep 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1104 i. Michael Howell[9] Wilkins. 739. Homer Andrew[8] Wilkins. Born, 4 Jul 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Social Work. Homer Andrew Wilkins served in the U.S. Army (November 1943-May 1946), the U.S. Army Reserve (May 1946-February 1947, July 1966-June 1975), and the National Guard (February 1947-June 1966). He retired from the Reserve with the rank of major. He was a psychiatric social worker. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 309 EIGHTH GENERATION He married Ida Louise Massey, daughter of Levi Elvie Massey and Ida Alice Terry, 17 Mar 1946, in Tyler, Smith Co., TX. Born, 7 Dec 1926, in Hamlin, Jones Co., TX. Children: 1105 i. Homer Andrew (Andy)[9] Wilkins. ii. Joseph Lynn Wilkins. Born, 25 Nov 1958, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. 1106 iii. Margaret Carol Wilkins. 740. Jeanette Orene[8] Wilkins. Born, 6 Aug 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married, first, William Marshall (Billy) Baker, before 1943. Born, 1 Dec 1925. Children: 1107 i. Belinda Jeanette[9] Baker. She married, second, Charles (Edward) Hemby, son of Shade Winston Hemby and Lula Elizabeth Sipes, 1 Feb 1949, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 4 May 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Painter. Children: 1108 ii. Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Hemby. 1109 iii. Susan Grace Hemby. 741. Faustine (Tena)[8] Wilkins. Born, 6 Jun 1929, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Bookkeeper. In about 1991 Faustina was working as Assistant Executive Director and Bookkeeper for the Lexington Housing Authority. She married Richard Talmadge (Tab) McCollum, son of Edgar Clay McCollum and Callie Clyde Gurley, 24 Dec 1947, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 21 Mar 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Jun 1979, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Richard Talmadge McCollum served in the U.S. Navy from 4 August 1944 until 5 June 1946. He was a seaman first class, seaman second class, and coxswain. Children: 1110 i. Larry Richard[9] McCollum. 1111 ii. David Russell McCollum. iii. Lisa Grace McCollum. Born, 21 Mar 1963, in Lawrence Co., TN. Resided: 31 May 1991, in Columbia, Richland Co., SC. Occupation: Nurse. Lisa Grace McCollum is a registered nurse. In 1991 she was attending the University of South Carolina as a graduate student in music. 742. David Martin[8] Essary. Born, 14 Sep 1926. Died, 1 Apr 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 310 EIGHTH GENERATION Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Towboat Engineer. He married Betty Jo Arrington. Children: 1112 i. David James[9] Essary. 743. Sandra Kay[8] Tolley (James Gordon, 389). Born, 16 Nov 1940, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married Jack Wilson Amonette, son of James Douglas Amonette and Ersye Merryman, 28 Jan 1966, in Dickson Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1937, in Smith Co., TN. Occupation: Salesman. Children: i. Jason Tolley[9] Amonette. Born, 15 Apr 1971, in Davidson Co., TN. 744. Brenda Carol[8] Tolley (James Gordon, 389). Born, 20 Dec 1943, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Douglas Clifton Mayhall, son of Clifton (Babe) Mayhall and Lucille Smith, 17 Aug 1963, in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. Born, 16 May 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Occupation: Delta Airlines. Children: 1113 i. Brian Clifton[9] Mayhall. ii. Beth Michelle Mayhall. Born, 20 Oct 1971, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. 745. Janelle[8] Tolley (James Gordon, 389). Born, 13 Nov 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Jonesboro, Clayton Co., GA. She married John Sidney Tilley, son of John David Tilley and Grace Roena Johnson, 24 Apr 1968, in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. Born, 24 Mar 1948, in Cairo, Grady Co., GA. Occupation: Self-Employed. Children: i. John Michael[9] Tilley. Born, 6 Aug 1972, in Eastpoint, Fulton Co., GA. ii. Heather Noel Tilley. Born, 21 Dec 1977, in Eastpoint, Fulton Co., GA. 746. John Provencher (Pro)[8] Tolley (John W., 391). Born, 21 Sep 1920. Died, 5 Sep 1984. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Ruby Tillman (824), 5 Sep 1944, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children: i. Martha Joe[10] Tolley. Born, 23 Jun 1945. Resided: 1984, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. 1114 ii. Patricia Ann Tolley. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 311 EIGHTH GENERATION 1115 iii. Ronnie Tolley. 747. Paul Dennison[8] Tolley (John W., 391). Born, 15 Jun 1923, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Lorene Tillman (825), 3 Feb 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children: 1116 i. Hollis Daniel[10] Tolley. 1117 ii. Mays Ray Tolley. 1118 iii. Randy Dale Tolley. 748. Juaree[8] Tolley (John W., 391). Born, 2 Feb 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Feb 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Associated with an unknown man. Children: 1119 i. Terry Wayne[9] Tolley. She married Walter Henry Dunavant, son of Samuel David Dunavant and Julia Ann Bartholomew, 1958. Born, 1905. Died, 18 Jun 1977, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. 749. Sarah Edna[8] Tolley (John W., 391). Born, 11 Sep 1928, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC. She married George Culp, 24 Dec 1948. Divorce in ???. Children: i. Tony Clark[9] Culp. Born, 21 Mar 1950. ii. Mark Stephen Culp. Born, 10 Aug 1955. iii. Debra Ann Culp. Born, 20 Jul 1957. 750. Anita[8] Tolley (Arthur F., 393). Resided: 1973, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. She married Claud F. (Sonny) Haws Jr. Born, circa 1931. Died, 25 Dec 1991. Burial in Kenton Cem. Resided: 1991, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. Occupation: Teacher/Coach. Children: i. Susan[9] Haws. Resided: 1991, in Greenville, Pitt Co., NC. She married Baksh. ii. Lisa Haws. Resided: 1991, in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. She married Craft. iii. Art Haws. Resided: 1991, in Greeneville, Pitt Co., NC. iv. Allen Haws. Resided: 1991, in Columbia, Howard Co., MD. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 312 EIGHTH GENERATION 751. Royal[8] Wood. Resided: circa 1977, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary Nell. Children: 1120 i. Alan[9] Wood. 752. Edna Brown[8] Rickman. Born, 18 Jul 1924, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Euless, Tarrant Co., TX. She married Zolon Alvana Wilkins, son of Connie Gleason Wilkins and Effie Eads, 16 Dec 1947, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 13 Apr 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Zolon Wilkins served three and one half years in the Seabees during World War II. Children: 1121 i. Zolon Alvana[9] Wilkins. 1122 ii. Ricky Allen Wilkins. 1123 iii. Michael Gleason Wilkins. 753. Thompsie[8] Rickman. Resided: 1995, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. He married Sue. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. David Allen[9] Rickman. Born, circa 1970. Resided: 1995, in Livingston, Sumter Co., AL. He married Christie Dawn Tutor, daughter of Danny Tutor and Unknown Autry, Dec 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 754. James Ray[8] Tolley (James Logan, 397). Resided: 1990, in Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN. He married Unknown. Children: 1124 i. Cindy[9] Tolley. 1125 ii. Brenda Tolley. iii. Donya Tolley. Resided: 1990, in Greenbrier, Robertson Co., TN. 755. Jeff[8] Pearcy (Robert Enlow (Bob), 400). Resided: 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Juanetza Steward, daughter of Robert C. Steward and Sadie Lee Bivens. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1126 i. Robert Jeffery[9] Pearcy. ii. Janet Pearcy. 1127 iii. James David (Jimmy) Pearcy. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 313 EIGHTH GENERATION 1128 iv. Jon Pearcy. 756. Will (Bill)[8] Pearcy (Robert Enlow (Bob), 400). Born, circa 1917. Died, 9 Sep 1991. Burial in Rushing Grove C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Roberta Bowman, daughter of Dixie Bowman and Laura M. Bawcum, 29 Jul 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1920. Children: 1129 i. Clarence Earl[9] Pearcy. 757. Ruby[8] Pearcy (Robert Enlow (Bob), 400). Resided: 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Edd Cottrell. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1130 i. Kenny[9] Cottrell. 758. Grapel Irene[8] Pearcy (Robert Enlow (Bob), 400). Born, 3 Jul 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Gordon Browning (G. B.) Hill, son of Hester (Hess) Hill and Virgie Ann Cottrell, 16 Apr 1949, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 22 Apr 1926, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Renovation. G. B. hill served in the army in World War II. Children: 1131 i. Susan Irene[9] Hill. 1132 ii. Brenda Joyce Hill. iii. Ricky Gordon Hill, stillborn. Born, 4 Aug 1956, in Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI. Died, 4 Aug 1956. Burial in Perry Cem., Pontiac, Oakland Co., MI. Ricky Hill was stillborn because of complications of being Rh negative. 1133 iv. Deborah Lee (Debbie) Hill. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 314 NINTH GENERATION 759. Arae Lee[9] Moore (Elbert Lee, 451). Born, 10 Dec 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Beech Bluff, Madison Co., TN. She married Elihu Jordan, son of John Henry Jordan and Rosa Malinda Baker, 19 May 1939, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Jul 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided in Beech Bluff, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Postal Clerk. Children: 1134 i. Janet Kay[10] Jordan. 1135 ii. Linda Lee Jordan. 760. Anna Mae (Anne)[9] Moore (Elbert Lee, 451). Born, 31 Dec 1919, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Secretary/Editor. She married Leo Joseph Donahue, son of Daniel Wallace Donahue and Agnes Veronica Plunkett, 25 May 1948, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Born, 10 Mar 1921, in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Occupation: Postal Worker. Children: i. David Leo[10] Donahue. Born, 4 Apr 1953, in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA. Resided: after 1971, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. 761. Alpha Rae[9] Moore (Elbert Lee, 451). Born, 26 Jun 1922, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Jun 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Alpha (Moore) Bowman died of congestive heart failure. She married Thomas Hershal Bowman, son of Benjamin Harrison Bowman and Roxie Alice Ivy, 24 Jan 1946, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 11 Aug 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1136 i. Carolyn Ann[10] Bowman. 1137 ii. Brenda Gail Bowman. iii. Harry Lynn Bowman. Born, 11 Dec 1950. Died, 1951. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 315 NINTH GENERATION Harry Lynn Bowman was born with a congenital heart defect. 1138 iv. Diane Bowman. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 316 EIGHTH GENERATION 762. Lloyd (L. C.)[8] Pearcy (Lloyd Bennett, 403). Born, 29 Oct 1930. Died, 3 Feb 1987. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Towboat. L. C. Pearcy was an army veteran of the Korean War. He was discovered dead on his couch of a gunshot wound. The family suspected foul play because the gun was discovered twenty feet away. He married Blondell (Shirley) Blankenship (1079), 20 Feb 1954, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Divorce, before 1971. Children: i. Regina Sue[9] Pearcy. Born, 28 Jun 1955, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Died, 26 Feb 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Secretary. She married, first, Michael Reeves. She married, second, Travis Gale Broadway, son of Leo Broadway and Glenna Mitchell. 1139 ii. Danny Edward Pearcy. 763. Peggy Magdeline[8] Pearcy (Lloyd Bennett, 403). Born, 6 Jun 1935. Died, 28 Mar 1995. Burial in Rushing Creek C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married, first, Unknown Averett. Children: i. Chris[9] Averett. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. ii. Tracy Averett. Resided: 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married, second, Unknown Mullins. Children: iii. Ricky Mullins. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. 1140 iv. Kim Mullins. 1141 v. Claudia Mullins. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 317 NINTH GENERATION 764. Faylene[9] Pearcy (Rube Clinton, 404). Born, 13 Nov 1931. Occupation: Dollmaker. In 1991 Fayleen Pearcy was operating a shop in Parsons where she made and sold homemade dolls. She married Martin Jasper Fisher, son of Hallie Newton Fisher and Grapel Pauline Brasher, Jul 1951, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 26 Jun 1932. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1142 i. Cathy Rhea[10] Fisher. 765. Betty Jean[9] Pearcy (Rube Clinton, 404). Born, 14 Apr 1935. She married Gerald Vise, 8 Jul 1950, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Children: i. Gail[10] Vise. Born, 17 Dec 1952. ii. Randy Gerald Vise. Born, 30 Oct 1954. 766. Shirley[9] Pearcy (Rube Clinton, 404). Born, 9 Jun 1936. She married Billy Perry, son of Bill Perry and Myrtle Yarbro, 3 Jun 1953. Divorce, 1986. Children: i. Terry Gean[10] Perry. Born, 4 Feb 1956. Died, 9 Aug 1969. ii. Felecia Gay Perry. Born, 15 Feb 1960. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 318 EIGHTH GENERATION 767. James Lawson[8] Pearcy (James C. (Curt), 405). Born, 25 Apr 1932. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. "James L. Pearcy received a Purple Heart for his service during the Korean War." "When he was discharged, Pearcy ranked as a corporal. "Other military decorations include: Combat Infantry Badge, four Battle Stars, Occupation of Korea Medal, and Occupation of Germany Medal." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 14] He married, first, Joyce Brady, circa 1955. Children: i. Mickey[9] Pearcy. Resided: 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. ii. Allen Thomas. Resided: 1991, in Tiptonville, Lake Co., TN. He married, second, Mary Ruth Brasher, daughter of Elvin Howell (Ebb) Brasher and Flora Kenny Hickerson, 8 Aug 1970. Born, 28 Aug 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1143 iii. Angela Gaye Pearcy. iv. Amber Dawn Pearcy. Born, 28 Sep 1980. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. 768. Paul Ray[8] Pearcy (James C. (Curt), 405). Born, 30 Apr 1935. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Drug Dealer. He married Gail Whitwell. Children: i. James Kenneth[9] Pearcy. He married Pamela Joy Montgomery, 1 May 1970, in Decatur Co., TN. ii. Randal Pearcy. iii. Vicki Pearcy. iv. Van Pearcy. 769. Jo Ann[8] Pearcy (James C. (Curt), 405). Born, 20 Dec 1938. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 319 EIGHTH GENERATION She married George Elbert Crawley, son of James Mack Crawley and Alma Brooks. Born, 6 Aug 1937, in Mt. Carmel, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. "George E. Crawley served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was am airman third class when he was discharged after two years, nine months of service." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 15] Children: i. Roseanna[9] Crawley. Born, circa 1973. She married Johnny Alan Greenway, son of Johnny Greenway and Kathy Jean Montgomery. 770. Billy Gene[8] Pearcy (James C. (Curt), 405). Born, 13 Aug 1944. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married, first, Sally Dabbs, daughter of John Dabbs and Lucille. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Timothy G.[9] Pearcy. ii. Terry Dwayne Pearcy. He married Venita Ann Ferguson, 18 Mar 1988, in Decatur Co., TN. iii. Mark Pearcy. 1144 iv. Lisa Ann Pearcy. He married, second, Cathy England, daughter of James Lawson England and Nellie Joe Tinker. Resided: 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. In 1991 Cathy England was working as educational director of nuclear medicine at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Children: v. Crystal Ann Pearcy. Born, 6 Jul 1982. Died, 6 Jul 1982, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, third, Pam Lomax. 771. Bobby Glyn[8] Pearcy (James C. (Curt), 405). Born, 13 Aug 1944. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Yarbro, daughter of Guy Daniel Yarbro and Clatie Elizabeth Craft, 26 May 1962, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Sep 1942. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Sheila Ann[9] Pearcy. Occupation: Factory. She married Ricky Joe Harris, 30 Jun 1995, in Gatlinburg, Sevier Co., TN. ii. Michael Pearcy. 772. Joe Wylie[8] Pearcy (James C. (Curt), 405). Born, 12 Oct 1947. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 320 EIGHTH GENERATION He married Judy Kay Arrington (1333), 16 Apr 1971, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Jason[9] Pearcy. ii. JoDonna Pearcy. This may be Wesley Lacy. 773. John Hall[8] Duke. Born, circa 1906, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 25 Oct 1993, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1989, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Machinist. He married, first, Lennie Bell Lindsay. Died, before 1989. Children: i. D. J.[9] Duke. Born, 7 Sep 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. 1145 ii. James Brandon Duke. He married, second, Marie. Resided: 1989, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children: iii. Kenneth Hall Duke. Resided: 1993, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. iv. Phillip Myron Duke. Resided: 1989, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Hermitage, Davidson Co., TN. 774. Charles Leon[8] Walker (Lucian M., 413). Born, 7 Apr 1924, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 22 Mar 1982. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Leon Walker worked at a Guld Oil station. He died of brain cancer. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tec 5 US Army World War II." He married Delma Maerene Fisher, daughter of Elbert L. Fisher and Lola Gertrude Bradfield, 23 Dec 1947. Born, 11 Feb 1928, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Rebecca Ann (Becky)[9] Walker. Born, 3 Oct 1948, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Philadelphia, PA. She married John (Jack) Patrick McCloskey, son of John Patrick McCloskey and Helen Thornhill. "When Becky was nineteen, she and a friend were turning around or had parked briefly on a county road near the Osdale Holmes' property. As they were driving away, Becky was watching Osdale, who had a rifle pointed at the car, when he shot through the back windshield with buckshot and blinded Becky for life. Osdale, said to be hot tempered, was sentenced to fifteen years in prison which he never served. He died at Western state mental hospital. Becky met her husband Jack at a school for the blind. Jack is partially blind." [Descendants of Thomas and Louisa RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 321 EIGHTH GENERATION Evans] 775. David[8] Walker (Lucian M., 413). Born, 17 Mar 1941, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Minister/Factory. He married Mary Ann Dickson, daughter of Jack Aubrey Dickson and Callie Bartholomew, 9 Jun 1961, in Judson Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Bookkeeper. Children: 1146 i. Shari[9] Walker. ii. Mark David Walker. Born, circa 1974. 776. Fred[8] Walker (Lucian M., 413). Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Velma Rhodes. Children: i. Mike[9] Walker. 777. Thelma[8] Walker (Lucian M., 413). Resided: 1973, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. She married F. A. Fronabarger. Children: 1147 i. Ben W. (Benjie)[9] Fronabarger. ii. Don Fronabarger. 778. Annie[8] Walker (Lucian M., 413). Resided: 1973, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. She married Malcolm Reed. Children: i. Doris[9] Reed. She married Unknown Troutt. ii. Kenneth Reed. iii. Steve Reed. iv. Tim Reed. 779. Paul Wendell[8] Walker (Pleasant Willie, 414). Born, 13 Jan 1902, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 21 Sep 1987. Burial in Lyndhurst Cem., Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. He married Mary Juanita Goddard, 14 Jul 1928, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Children: 1148 i. James Oliver[9] Walker. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 322 EIGHTH GENERATION 780. Maxie Noraine[8] Walker (Pleasant Willie, 414). Born, 3 Sep 1903, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 13 Jan 1971. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Maxie (Walker) Goff died of a brain tumor. She married William McKinley Goff, 28 Dec 1924. Born, 30 Apr 1894. Died, 18 Sep 1963, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Bank. William McKinley Goff was a member of First baptist Church of Lexington. He was killed in an automobile accident. Children: i. Virginia[9] Goff. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Holmes. 1149 ii. Elizabeth Marie Goff. 781. Howard Dennison[8] Walker (Pleasant Willie, 414). Born, 18 Sep 1912, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Oct 1976. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. He married Ethel Jane Anderson, daughter of James Alonzo Anderson and Mary Evie Cottrell, 20 Oct 1934, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 29 Oct 1909, in Old Safford, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1150 i. Margaret Jane[9] Walker. 1151 ii. Willie Wayne Walker. 782. Mary Juanita[8] Walker (Pleasant Willie, 414). Born, 6 Jul 1919, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Freddie Wallace, son of Neil J. Wallace and Lessie Lewis, 28 Dec 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 7 Apr 1919. Died, 4 Mar 1985. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1152 i. Sherry K.[9] Wallace. 1153 ii. Carolyn Dianne Wallace. iii. Cathy Lorea Wallace. Born, 1 Feb 1949, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Thomas Allen Peters, 27 Jul 1968, in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. 783. Edna Belle[8] Walker (Pleasant Willie, 414). Born, 26 Feb 1922, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Jul 1993. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. Edna (Walker) Wallace died of cancer. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in her youth and of First Baptist Church of Lexington at the time of her death. She married Eddie Wallace, 24 Jul 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 323 EIGHTH GENERATION 7 Apr 1918, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 17 Dec 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Business. Children: i. Infant Son[9] Wallace. Born, 22 May 1948. Died, 22 May 1948. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Infant Daughter Wallace. Born, 22 May 1948. Died, 22 May 1948. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. 1154 iii. Donna Arlene Wallace. iv. Sylvia Wallace. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Stone. 784. Maggie[8] Parsons. Born, 15 Jan 1887. Died, 1918. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. She married John Ament. Born, 1887. Died, 1962. Children: i. Rex D.[9] Ament. Born, 1 Sep 1906. Died, 12 Sep 1968. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Minnie Ament. Born, 23 Oct 1910. Died, 8 Dec 1931. Burial in Rock Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Deere. iii. Lorene Ament. Born, 1914. She married Louis Blankenship. iv. Francis Pauline (Polly) Ament. Born, 1916. Died, 1974. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Pirtle. 785. David Franklin[8] Jackson (Millard Fillmore, 418). Born, 3 Mar 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Aug 1973, in Saginaw, Saginaw Co., MI. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. David Franklin jackson drowned. He married Linda L. Holmes, 23 Jun 1960. Born, 18 Sep 1942. Children: i. Gerald[9] Jackson. Born, 6 Sep 1962. Resided: 1973, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. ii. Sarah Elizabeth Jackson. Born, 6 Sep 1962. Resided: 1973, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. 786. Mary Stella[8] Bagby (John A., 426). Born, 15 Jun 1902. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Coy H. Brasher (807). 787. Albert W.[8] Roberts. Died, before 1996. Resided: 1950, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Cora M. Box, daughter of John A. Lee Grant Box and Delitia E. Hamilton, 22 Jul 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Children: RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 324 EIGHTH GENERATION i. Emma Lou[9] Roberts. Born, 3 Nov 1917. She married, first, Elco E. Teague. She married, second, Alvis Lomax, son of Jess E. Lomax and Clara Williams, 1995. ii. Laura S. Roberts. Born, 9 Oct 1919. Died, 10 Oct 1920. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. Albert J. Roberts. Born, 31 Aug 1925. Died, 22 Jan 1928. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. 788. Robert Taylor (Bob)[8] White (Leonard D., 432). Born, 3 Feb 1883. Died, 24 Feb 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married, first, Victoria F. Tucker, circa 1901. Born, 10 Sep 1883. Died, 5 Nov 1925. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1155 i. Eula Mae[9] White. 1156 ii. Malcolm Buren White. iii. Dewain White. Born, 27 May 1918. Died, 31 Mar 1919. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. iv. Infant Son White. Born, 2 Nov 1925. Died, 2 Nov 1925. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. v. Witt White. Resided: 1980, in Scotts Hill, TN. vi. Paul White. Died, before 1980. Resided: 1973, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Mary Lois Rhodes. vii. Velma White. Resided: 1980, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Will Mangrum, son of Thomas N. (Tom) Mangrum and Mittie Brooks. viii. Hazel White. Resided: 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown McPeake. He married, second, Alminda, after 1925. Born, 24 Jun 1902. Died, 16 Jun 1980, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children: ix. Billy White. Resided: 1980, in Scotts Hill, TN. 789. Lillie P.[8] White (Leonard D., 432). Born, 1892. Died, 1966. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. She married Charles Howard Edgin, son of Moses Wesley (Wes) Edgin and Miranda (Nannie) O'Neal. Born, 1888. Died, 1974. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Ohleon[9] Edgin. Born, 15 May 1909. Died, 19 Sep 1928. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. He married Eunice Crosser. ii. G. Holden Edgin. Born, 7 Nov 1911. Died, 9 Jul 1912. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. iii. Dee Wilson Edgin. Born, 5 Dec 1912. Died, 7 Jan 1981. Burial in RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 325 EIGHTH GENERATION Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. He married, first, Lessie Harrell, daughter of Neal Harrell and Lizzie McKenzie, 3 Mar 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Lena Clark, 5 May 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. iv. Robert Kenneth (Ken) Edgin. Born, 1915. Died, 1988. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. He married Hazel Buck, 13 Nov 1932, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Ray L. Edgin. Born, 4 May 1917. Died, 26 Apr 1919. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. vi. LaVern (Vernie) Edgin. Born, 1919. Died, 1949. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. She married Robert Womack. 790. Flora[8] White (Leonard D., 432). Born, 1897, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, Feb 1984. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Cafeteria. She married, first, Daniel G. Powers, son of Ira Powers and Sarah Ann Johnson, before 1925. Born, Oct 1881. Died, 1925. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Jake[9] Powers. Resided: 1984, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Wanda Mae Hays. ii. Walker (Bud) Powers. Resided: 1984, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. iii. Unknown Daughter Powers. Resided: 1984, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Bert Rogers. iv. Irene Powers. Resided: 1984, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Johnson. v. Elaine Powers. Resided: 1984, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Milner. She married, second, Unknown Taylor, before 1940. She married, third, Unknown Parham, before 1970. 791. D. Ewing[8] White (Leonard D., 432). Born, 1901. Died, 1965. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. He married Bessie L. McCollum (803). Children: i. Bridgett[9] White. Resided: 1984, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married, first, Freddy Lee Swift, Nov 1968. She married, second, Unknown Gerzetich, before 1984. 792. Willie F.[8] White (Neal E., 433). Born, 1897, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 2 Jul 1975. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Enville, Chester Co., TN. Resided: after 1922, in Chester RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 326 EIGHTH GENERATION Co., TN. He married Grapil M. Born, 1913. Children: i. Burl Wayne[9] White. Resided: 1975, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. ii. Unita White. Resided: 1975, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Carter. 793. Oder Lee[8] White (Neal E., 433). Born, circa 1915. Died, Jul 1993, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Cedar Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Barber. He married Thelma Kennedy. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Jimmy N.[9] White. Resided: 1993, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. ii. Bruce White. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. iii. Pat White. Resided: 1993, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Beamon. iv. Sharon White. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. v. Barbara White. Resided: 1993, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. She married Unknown Drake. vi. Donna White. Resided: 1993, in Reform, Pickens Co., AL. 794. Walter L.[8] Helms. Born, 1883. Died, 1964. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Minnie Pinkston Brooks, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Brooks and Addie Smith. Born, 1894. Died, 1958. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Bertie Brooks[9] Helms. Born, 28 Feb 1913, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 6 Aug 1983, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker on his grave notes "Pvt US Army World War II." An obituary does not list a wife or children. ii. Infant Son Helms. Born, 6 Oct 1914. Died, 13 Oct 1914. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. iii. Edith Helms. Born, 8 Jul 1916. Resided: 1983, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Loyce M. Fesmire, son of William Fesmire and Polly, 28 Apr 1951. iv. Kavonia Helms. Resided: 1983, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Davis. v. Dennie Helms. Resided: 1983, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. vi. Bill Helms. Resided: 1983, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. 795. George Sherman[8] Helms. Born, 10 Jul 1891. Died, 2 May 1978. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 327 EIGHTH GENERATION He married Tina Houston, daughter of Areny/Churchwell [Jowers] Houston and Martha J. (Mattie) Bartholomew. Born, 19 Oct 1894. Died, 14 Aug 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Infant Son[9] Helms. Born, 10 Jan 1918. Died, 23 Jan 1918. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 1157 ii. Iris Helms. iii. Ruby Helms. Resided: 1977, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Jones. iv. Virginia Helms. Resided: 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Tate. v. Grace Helms. Resided: 1977, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Scott. vi. Joyce Helms. Resided: 1977, in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL. She married Unknown Sullivan. 796. Sarah Jane[8] Middleton (John M., 435). Born, 1887. Died, 6 Feb 1961, in Center Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Durey Burgess Harrell (491). 797. William Nelson[8] Middleton (John M., 435). Born, 30 Jun 1889. Died, 27 Jan 1966. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1961, in Luray, Henderson Co., TN. He married Monnie May Rosson. Born, 17 Sep 1890, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 17 May 1981, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: 1158 i. Cora F.[9] Middleton. ii. Irene Middleton. Resided: 1981, in Beech Bluff, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown White. iii. Audrey Middleton. Resided: 1966, in Mathews, New Madrid Co., MO. Resided: 1981, in Crowder, MO. She married Unknown Bright. iv. D. Arthur Middleton. Resided: 1981, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. v. Walker Middleton. Died, before 1981. Resided: 1966, in Kewanee, New madrid Co., MO. vi. Euther Middleton. Resided: 1981, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. vii. Earl Middleton. Resided: 1966, in Mathews, New Madrid Co., MO. Resided: 1981, in New Madrid, New Madrid Co., MO. 798. Luther[8] Middleton (John M., 435). Resided: 1961, in Cooter, Peniscott Co., MO. Resided: 1966, in FL. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 328 EIGHTH GENERATION He married Ossie. Children: i. John Wiley[9] Middleton. Born, 11 Sep 1918. Died, 5 Mar 1935. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 799. Talmadge[8] Middleton (William Cook, 437). Born, 1903. Died, 1971, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1961, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. He married Buteau Blankenship, 1933. Born, 1912. Children: i. Tony[9] Middleton. Resided: 1971, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. 800. F. Walker[8] Middleton (William Cook, 437). Born, 4 Sep 1906. Died, 18 Feb 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1961, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. He married Ethel Wallace, 1927. Born, 22 Sep 1910. Died, 20 Sep 1975. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Jean[9] Middleton. Resided: 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Threadgill. ii. Gail Middleton. Resided: 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Baker. 801. J. Carnell[8] Middleton (William Cook, 437). Born, circa 1913, in Shady Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Resided: 1996, in Dahlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA. Occupation: Navy. He married Ruth Thompson, 22 Jun 1932. Occupation: Teacher. Children: i. S. G.[9] Middleton. Resided: 1996, in Donlonega, Lumpkin Co., GA. Occupation: Politics. ii. Linda Ruth Middleton. Resided: 1996, in Asheville, Buncombe Co., NC. iii. Jayne C. Middleton. Resided in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. Occupation: Professor. 802. Ola M.[8] McCollum. Born, 1889. Died, 1975. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1948, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Jess L. Tucker. Born, 1888. Died, 1979. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Lottie[9] Tucker. Born, 20 Oct 1911. Died, 12 Apr 1919. Burial RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 329 EIGHTH GENERATION in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. ii. Infant Daughter Tucker. Born, 30 Mar 1914. Died, 30 Mar 1914. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Henderson Co., TN. 803. Bessie L.[8] McCollum. Born, 1905, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, Jan 1984, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1948, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married D. Ewing White (791). 804. Nolen[8] Edgin. Born, 1883. Died, 1954. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married R. Bertha Rogers, daughter of M. Lafayette Rogers and Silva Josephine Martin. Born, 1882. Died, 1972. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: i. Arbie N.[9] Edgin. Born, 13 Jan 1904. Died, 21 Feb 1904. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. ii. Letha M. Edgin. Born, 22 Sep 1906. Died, 10 Jul 1908. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. 1159 iii. Voyd M. Edgin. 805. Avis Fay[8] Brasher (Joel Elias (Jack), 444). Born, 27 Sep 1902. She married Chester Lee Alexander, 24 Dec 1919. Born, 16 Aug 1899. Died, 7 Nov 1982. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Madison Co., TN. Children: i. Margaret Vernell[9] Alexander. Born, 15 Dec 1920. She married Urbin N. Littrell. 1160 ii. Chester Lee Alexander. iii. Thomas Bufford Alexander. Born, 15 Jan 1927. He married Helen Whitmore. iv. Billy Wayne Alexander. Born, 5 Sep 1931. He married Imogene Ross. v. Bobby Lee Alexander. Born, 21 Jun 1934. He married Linda Marie Berry. 806. Jesse A.[8] Brasher (Phillip Logan, 445). Born, 16 Aug 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Feb 1991, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bethel Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Rowena Duck, daughter of William Benjamin Duck and Dora E. Smith, 11 Sep 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Apr 1903. Died, 2 Jan 1987. Burial in Bethel Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1161 i. Melba Kathleen[9] Brasher. 1162 ii. Jesse Glynn Brasher. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 330 EIGHTH GENERATION iii. Benny Raymond Brasher. Born, 4 Jan 1930. Resided: 1991, in Lincoln, NE. 807. Coy H.[8] Brasher (Phillip Logan, 445). Born, 11 Nov 1900. Died, 4 Aug 1979. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 31 Jan 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Mary Stella Bagby (786), 25 Aug 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Children: i. Inez[9] Brasher. Born, 10 Jan 1920. Resided: 1955, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Fred B. Tucker, 1 Mar 1955, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, second, Graple Rimmer. Born, 22 Feb 1913. Children: ii. Frieda Gail Brasher. Born, 7 Apr 1946. She married Donald Gillam. 1163 iii. Logan Brasher. iv. Marvin Brasher. He married Doris Ann Meek, 23 Jun 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. v. Sharon Brasher. Born, 2 Feb 1952. 808. Montie[8] Volner. Born, 23 Dec 1893. Died, 9 Feb 1990, in Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. She married Alvin Lafayette Goff, son of Edmund Alexander Goff and Mary Ellen Holmes, 30 Jun 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Jun 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Feb 1948, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Children: 1164 i. Mary Alice[9] Goff. ii. Novie Jewell Goff. Born, 7 Jan 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Royce T. Alexander, son of Charles G. (Charlie) Alexander and Ermin C. Minton, 27 Oct 1934, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. iii. Marjorie Lavon Goff. Born, 18 May 1927, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1990, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN. She married Blaine Mosier, 25 Jan 1946, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 331 NINTH GENERATION 809. Billy Rogers[9] Wright (William E., 447). Born, 30 Dec 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Patricia Ann Summers, daughter of John Swaney Summers and Dora Josephine Whitfield, 8 Jul 1961, in Davidson Co., TN. Born, 8 Jun 1941, in Davidson Co., TN. Children: 1165 i. Wayne Alan[10] Wright. ii. Infant Wright. Born, 1966. Died, 17 Mar 1966. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. iii. John Summers Wright. Born, 2 Jul 1972, in Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in McKenzie, Carroll Co., TN. Occupation: Accountant. He married Josephine Rodrigues, daughter of Robert Rodrigues, 24 Jun 1995, in Barstow, S. Bernadino Co., CA. 810. Delta Lorene (Peg/Peggy)[9] Wheat. Born, 22 Jun 1921. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. She married Gilbert Ulis Ivey, son of James Curtis Ivey and Willie Tuten, 29 May 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Oct 1915. Died, 2 May 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1976, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Sawmill. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Pvt US Army World War II." Children: 1166 i. Brenda[10] Ivey. ii. David Ivey. Resided: 1996, in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. 1167 iii. Larry Ivey. iv. Donna Ivey. Resided: 1996, in Sheffield, Colbert Co., AL. v. Sandra Kay Ivey. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Tommy Lynn Scott, 8 Aug 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. 1168 vi. Janice Ivey. 811. Thomas Dale[9] Rains (William Rushing, 449). Resided: 1969, in Nashville, RUSHING FAMILY (DECATUR AND HENDERSON COS., TN) 15 NOV 1997 332 NINTH GENERATION Davidson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Brenda Camper (1280), circa 1950. Children: 1169 i. Terry D.[10] Rains. 812. Willie Hugh[9] Tillman. Born, 31 Jan 1920. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Lillian Blanche Ivy, daughter of William Albert (Willie) Ivy and Libby Alexander, 4 Dec 1948. Born, 12 Sep 1926. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children: 1170 i. Beverly Ann[10] Tillman. 1171 ii. Wanda Mae Tillman. 1172 iii. Larry Dale Tillman. 1173 iv. Timothy Jay Tillman. 1174 v. Bobby Ray Tillman. 813. James Thomas[9] Tillman. Born, 19 Aug 1924. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Lucille Box, daughter of Sanders V. Box and Clerica A. Gilbert, 17 Mar 1946. Born, 6 Sep 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children: 1175 i. David Lewis[10] Tillman. 1176 ii. Sheila Vanessa Tillman. iii. Nathan Craig Tillman. Born, 31 Mar 1959. He married Reta Sue, 3 Jul 1982. 814. Ruth Estel[9] Moore (William Wesley (Wes), 453). Born, 13 Jan 1922, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. She married James Howell (Hal) Flowers, son of Festus Ira Flowers and Cora Paralee Evans, 20 Oct 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Jan 1919, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Occupation: Autoworker. Children: 1177 i. Douglas Howell[10] Flowers. 1178 ii. Nina Carolyn Flowers. 1179 iii