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ARNOLD FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published February 18, 1998

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

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

1. Ephraim N.[1] Arnold. Died, 7 Feb 1842. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: River Pilot.

   He married Polly Henry. Children:

   1. John[2] Arnold. Born, 29 Dec 1811.
   2. Ezra Arnold. Born, 7 Nov 1814.
   3. Patterson Arnold. Born, 7 Nov 1814.
   4. Tom Arnold. Born, 20 Feb 1820.
   5. Martha Ann/Analiza Arnold.
   6. James Ephraim Arnold.

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2. Martha Ann/Analiza[2] Arnold (Ephraim N., 1). Born, 20 May 1823. Died, 4 Sep 1902. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.

   She married John Graham Houston, son of John Lucky Houston and Virginia (Jennie) Graham, 2 Nov 1847. Born, 11 Mar 1824, in Warren Co., TN. Died, 20 Jun 1894. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. John G. Houston lived about two miles east of Mt. Tabor Church. Children:

   1. Mary Jane[3] Houston.
   2. Eliza Ann Houston.
   3. John Lucky Houston.
   4. M. W. Houston. Born, circa 1852. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
   5. Martha Utopia Houston.
   6. Jefferson Perry Houston.
   7. James Cary Houston.
   8. William Franklin Houston.
   9. Jasper Newton Houston. Born, 17 Jul 1868. Died, 9 May 1869. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
3. James Ephraim[2] Arnold (Ephraim N., 1). Born, 4 Apr 1825. Died, 15 Sep 1866. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

   He married Laverne Ann Houston, daughter of John Lucky Houston and Virginia (Jennie) Graham. Born, 6 Apr 1828. Died, 5 Jan 1897. Birth(2): 6 Jun 1828. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. John S.[3] Arnold. Born, 16 Dec 1845. Died, 3 Aug 1855. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Thomas P. Arnold. Born, circa 1847. He married Ann E. Rushing, daughter of William Gilbert Rushing and Eliza White.
   3. E. J. Arnold. Born, circa 1847. He married Mary Susan McMurry, daughter of Thomas McMurry and Pauline West, 20 Dec 1877, in Decatur Co., TN.
   4. Ephriam E. (Eph) Arnold.
   5. J. Hiram Arnold.
   6. Margarett Johanna Arnold. Born, circa 1855. Died, 29 Jan 1907. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married W. D. (Dan) Britton, 25 Apr 1876, in Decatur Co., TN.
   7. William H. Arnold.
   8. Newton J. Arnold. Born, 12 Jul 1859. Died, 16 Oct 1928. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Olive (Ollie) H. Rains, 14 Dec 1898, in Decatur Co., TN.
   9. Eliza A. Arnold.
   10. Martha J. Arnold. Born, 8 Jun 1864. Died, 22 Nov 1908. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married R. F. Laster, 8 Feb 1894, in Decatur Co., TN.
   11. Emma A. Arnold.

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4. Mary Jane[3] Houston. Born, 18 Aug 1848. Died, 1916. Birth(2): 1849. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

   She married Henry Harrison Rains, son of John A. Rains and Mary (Polly) Long, 2 Jan 1866. Born, 12 May 1841, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Jan 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He was the Harrison H. Rains who served in the Union army as Private, Company C, 2nd Mounted Infantry. Children:

   1. John Pinkney[4] Rains. Born, 1867. Died, 1945. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Ellen Bryant. License, 25 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. James Adolphus (Dolph) Rains.
5. Eliza Ann[3] Houston. Born, 13 Jan 1850. Died, 1929. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.

   She married William Presley (Bill) Rains, son of John A. Rains and Mary (Polly) Long. Born, 1840, in TN. Died, 1885. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Edgar[4] Rains. Born, 1871. Died, 1889. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Frances Emma Etta Rains.
6. John Lucky[3] Houston. Born, 14 Oct 1851. Died, 16 Feb 1909. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

   He married Martha Jane Crowder, daughter of James Alsup (Jim) Crowder and Serena Effie Rains, 12 Feb 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Emma[4] Houston. She married Thomas A. Swafford, son of William L. Swafford and Mareurite Roark, 27 Aug 1899, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Marcus deLafayette Houston.
   3. Elnora Houston. Born, Nov 1876. Died, 1933. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John Henry Reeves, 15 Apr 1906, in Decatur Co., TN.
   4. Ella Houston.
   5. Alvin Houston. Born, Oct 1881. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Ola Britt.
   6. Aaron Houston.
   7. Tom Houston. Born, Feb 1889. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Mittie Rushing.
   8. Harry Houston. Born, Aug 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Bessie Houston.
   9. John Newton Houston. Born, Apr 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Unknown Rushing.

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7. Martha Utopia[3] Houston. Born, 18 Mar 1854. Died, 24 Apr 1936. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

   She married, first, John Felix Stevens, son of Elisha S. Stevens and Mary Bowman, 5 Aug 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Jul 1851, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 28 Jan 1878. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Jessie P.[4] Stevens. Born, 24 Aug 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Dec 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
   2. James E. Stevens. Born, 5 Oct 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Mar 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
   3. Samuel Brisco Stephens.
   4. John Felix Stephens.

   She married, second, Allen Walker Mays, son of William G. Mays and Harriet, 17 Feb 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 3 Dec 1852. Died, 11 Mar 1906. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Ethel Iola Mays. Born, Jan 1882. Died, 31 Mar 1976. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Samuel Smith Burton, son of Jerome Smith Burton and Margaret Wilson (Maggie) Dickson, 27 Mar 1906, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Matthew Boyd Mays.
   3. Martha L. Mays. Born, 1 Jan 1885. Died, 14 Jul 1887. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
   4. James Blain Mays.
   5. John Logan Mays.
   6. Mary Alice Mays.
   7. Elbert Ezra Mays.
8. Jefferson Perry[3] Houston. Born, 27 Jan 1856. Died, 30 Dec 1929. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. He is Perry J. Houston in the 1900 census.

   He married Elnora Jane Young, daughter of Robert Young and Penelopa White, 11 Jan 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Nov 1859. Died, 6 Dec 1916. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Anna M.[4] Houston.
   2. William Elbert (Eb) Houston.
   3. Nina G. Houston. Born, 20 May 1886. Died, 27 Feb 1938. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. She married W. J. T. (Bill) Ward, son of William H. Ward and Clementine Rone, 24 Dec 1925, in Henderson Co., TN.
   4. Robert Young Houston.

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9. James Cary[3] Houston. Born, 7 Dec 1857. Died, 12 Mar 1902. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

   He married Felicia A. (Liza) Bussell, 6 Jan 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Nov 1861. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Noel J.[4] Houston. Born, 4 Aug 1884. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
   2. Urbin Houston. Born, 10 Jul 1885. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
   3. Clara Houston. Born, 20 May 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
   4. William Roy Houston.
   5. Murlie B. Houston. Born, 29 Jan 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. In the 1910 census she is living with her uncle William Franklin Houston.
10. William Franklin[3] Houston. Born, Aug 1865. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Eugenia Donella Burton, daughter of Jerome Smith Burton and Margaret Wilson (Maggie) Dickson, 21 Dec 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Sep 1869. Died, 18 Mar 1918. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Assignemnt of Eugenia Burton as daughter of Jerome and Margaret Burton is arbitrary. Jerome seems to be the only one among his brothers to have been married early enough to have been Eugenia's father. However, she does not seem to be in Margaret's household in the 1880 census. Children:

    1. Egbert C.[4] Houston. Born, 9 Dec 1888. Died, 5 Dec 1965. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Minnie Walker, 27 Dec 1919, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Infant Houston. Born, 6 Dec 1892. Died, 6 Dec 1892. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Palmer R. Houston. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
11. Ephriam E. (Eph)[3] Arnold (James Ephraim, 3). Born, 7 Jul 1851. Died, 27 Jun 1927. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sheriff/Farmer. E. E. Arnold ". . . worked on a farm until he was sixteen years of age, when he became a pilot on a raft, which occupation he continued until 1882; was elected sheriff of the county, holding that office up to the present time [1889]. . . . Mr. Arnold is prominently connected with the Masons, has been a member since 1872, also belongs to the I.O.O.F. He was one of the Grangers; was master of the county when that organization went down. He is a Democrat and a man who has a large circle of friends and acquaintances, esteemed by all. (Goodspeed's History of Tennessee)

    He married, first, Mary Emma (Emily) Crowder, daughter of James Alsup (Jim) Crowder and Serena Effie Rains, 2 Apr 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Dec 1851, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 May 1883. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Melissa Ara[4] Arnold.
    2. Ida May Arnold. Born, circa 1877. She married A. E. (Dolph) Deason, 2 Aug 1894, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. James E. Arnold.
    4. Mary Gertrude Arnold.
    5. Willie Gaston Arnold.

    He married, second, Medora (Dora) Crowder, daughter of James Alsup (Jim) Crowder and Serena Effie Rains, 7 Jan 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Jun 1853, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Oct 1904. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Curry Franklin (Frank) Arnold.
    2. Allie Arnold. Died, before 1912. She married G. C. Bussell, 14 Jan 1906, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Arthur A. Arnold. Born, 1888. Died, 1956. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Mary Woodie Walker, 16 Jan 1915, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Golden Arnold. She married J. T. Conner.

    He married, third, Tabitha J. Kindle, daughter of Lewis Kindle and Lucy Ann Fisher, 3 Oct 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1859. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

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12. J. Hiram[3] Arnold (James Ephraim, 3). Born, 1 May 1853. Died, 12 Dec 1928. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Rebecca N. McMurry, 23 Jul 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 22 Sep 1856. Died, 1 Oct 1892. Burial in Arnold Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Cecil[4] Arnold. Resided: 1962, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.

    He married, second, Mattie Pearl Hays, daughter of Asa Nelson Hays and Martha Shoemaker. License, 23 Feb 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1950, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Elbert L. Arnold. Born, Oct 1899. Died, 1941. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Robert C. (Bob) Gurley.
    2. Bertha Arnold. Born, 1903. Died, 1941. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married Leonard Tyler, son of Jesse James Tyler and Sarah Lucinda (Sary) Hill. License.
    3. James Ted Arnold.
    4. James Elmer (Jim) Arnold. Born, 28 Aug 1907. Died, 5 Dec 1968. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN.
    5. Mary Arnold. Born, 27 Feb 1912. Died, 6 Aug 1968. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in KY. She married Jack Britt. License.
13. William H.[3] Arnold (James Ephraim, 3). Born, 10 Jul 1857. Died, 23 Feb 1933. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Tombstones.

    He married Tennie Partin. Born, 1861. Died, 1946. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Vada[4] Arnold.
    2. Nola Arnold.
    3. Moss E. Arnold. Born, 16 Dec 1896. Died, 22 Jun 1967. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married Ina Bicknell. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt US Army World War I."
    4. C. Askew Arnold. Resided: 1933, in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. He married Pearl Brooks, 21 Jun 1908, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. W. Ernest Arnold. Resided: 1933, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Glem Hearn.
    6. Ruby Arnold.

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14. Eliza A.[3] Arnold (James Ephraim, 3). Born, 13 Sep 1861. Died, 13 Feb 1948. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Hugh William (Hood) Long, son of Gloud Findley Long and Flora A. (Anna?) Shoemaker, 12 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Aug 1861. Died, 27 Apr 1913. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Alta Ray[4] Long. Born, 13 Oct 1892. Died, 16 Jun 1898. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Denver Eugene Long. Born, 23 Dec 1893. Died, 11 Jul 1896. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Howell Long. Born, circa 1896. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. In the 1920 census Howell Long is living in the household of his cousin double first cousin James Connie Long.
15. Emma A.[3] Arnold (James Ephraim, 3). Born, 18 Aug 1866, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Jun 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Emma (Arnold) Long died of cancer.

    She married William Street (Wid) Long, son of Gloud Findley Long and Flora A. (Anna?) Shoemaker, 24 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Aug 1861. Died, 26 Feb 1918. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Connie[4] Long.
    2. Gordon Casey Long.
    3. Edith Hughel Long. Born, 19 Sep 1895. Died, 17 Jul 1901. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
16. James Adolphus (Dolph)[4] Rains. Born, 11 Mar 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Jul 1939. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Pharmacist.

    He married, first, Lula Belle Triplett, daughter of Thomas W. Triplett and Elizabeth Cartwright, 1 Nov 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Aug 1870, in OH. Died, 5 Mar 1918. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Herschell Leigh[5] Rains. Born, 30 Jan 1896.
    2. Herman Vance Rains.
    3. Hilden Paul Rains. Born, 21 Sep 1900.
    4. Jimmie Graden Rains. Born, 27 Aug 1903.
    5. Anna Lou Rains. Born, 22 Feb 1913.

    He married, second, Lottie Thelma Boyd, 27 Nov 1918. Children:

    1. Thelma Lounell Rains.
    2. Peggy Inez Rains.
    3. Rose Marie Rains.
    4. James Adolphus Rains.
    5. Billy Boyd Rains.

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17. Frances Emma Etta[4] Rains. Born, 18 Jul 1872. Died, 6 Sep 1954. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Charles Rasmus (Charlie) Carrington. Born, 2 Oct 1863. Died, 2 Nov 1924. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Jimmie[5] Carrington. Born, 10 Mar 1891. Died, 21 Oct 1981. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Zula Rains Carrington.
    3. Grace Carrington. Died, 2 Aug 1892. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Infant Daughter Carrington. Born, 23 Aug 1907. Died, 23 Aug 1907. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
18. Marcus deLafayette[4] Houston (John Lucky, 6). Born, 27 Nov 1874. Died, 5 Feb 1929. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Maude E. Swafford, 29 Aug 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Aug 1882. Died, 16 Dec 1967. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Raymond Alvin (R. A.)[5] Houston. Born, 9 Feb 1900. Died, 27 Feb 1972. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Lela McMurry, daughter of John T. McMurry and Ida Jane Garrett, 1 Aug 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Grace Houston.
    3. Ruby Houston.
    4. Rupert Houston. Resided: 1982, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
    5. Hugh L. Houston.
19. Ella[4] Houston (John Lucky, 6). Born, 1 Jan 1879. Died, 5 Nov 1905. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Ella (Houston) Burton died of childbirth fever.

    She married Samuel Smith Burton, son of Jerome Smith Burton and Margaret Wilson (Maggie) Dickson, 23 Jul 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 Jun 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Aug 1952, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant/Timber. Children:

    1. Carmon Ercel[5] Burton.
    2. Aulbra Audubon (Doc) Burton.
    3. Ella Burton. Born, 20 Oct 1905. Died, Dec 1905. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.

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20. Aaron[4] Houston (John Lucky, 6). Born, 8 Feb 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 28 Aug 1967. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Aaron Houston was a member of Parsons Church of Christ.

    He married Lessie Small, daughter of William Thomas Small and Polly Ann Hays, 1910. Born, 31 Aug 1894. Resided: 1967, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lorine[5] Houston. Resided: 1967, in Trenton, Gibson Co., TN. She married Carl B. (Carlos?) Pollard.
    2. Unknown Houston. Resided: 1967, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. She married James Martin.
    3. Jewel Houston.
    4. Cozette Houston. She married Jamer Miller Hartsfield.
21. Samuel Brisco[4] Stephens. Born, 11 Dec 1876, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1906. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Altha E. Graves, daughter of George Washington Graves and Mary Catherine Graham, 4 Sep 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Oct 1877. Died, 1968. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Beatriss (Beadie)[5] Stephens.
    2. Bessie Stephens. Born, Sep 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Kennie Altom, 14 Nov 1914, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Allen Rainey Stephens. Born, May 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Edith Bartholomew.
22. John Felix[4] Stephens. Born, 9 Sep 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Sep 1951, in Dyer Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Dora Samantha Houston, daughter of Felix Edgar Houston and Mary Ann Myracle, 28 Dec 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 25 Feb 1879, in TN. Died, 1960. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Salem Township, Dunklin Co., MO. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Although Dora S. Houston's grave marker reads that she was born in 1880, the 1880 census for Dunklin Co., Missouri, lists her age as 1 year. Thus she must have been born in 1879. Children:

    1. John Curtley[5] Stephens.
    2. Mary Norton Stephens.
    3. Infant Stephens, stillborn. Born, 18 Dec 1910. Died, 18 Dec 1910. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Samuel Briscoe Stephens.
    5. William Huffstder (Willie) Stephens.

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23. Matthew Boyd[4] Mays. Born, 4 Mar 1883. Died, 19 Apr 1967. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Willie H. Ledbetter, 24 Jan 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 3 Dec 1890. Died, 18 May 1986. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lois L.[5] Mays.
    2. Troy B. Mays.
    3. Dorothy Mays. She married Robert Harrison.
24. James Blain[4] Mays. Born, 27 Dec 1888. Died, 31 Oct 1952. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Sallie Ann/Harcilla Houston, daughter of Felix Edgar Houston and Emily Jane Chester, 10 Dec 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Nov 1891. Died, 29 Mar 1976. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Carl Walker[5] Mays. Born, 16 Oct 1913. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Kathleen O'Mara.
    2. Mary Ethel Mays.
    3. Houston B. Mays.
    4. Edith Lois Mays. Born, 26 Oct 1919. Died, 30 Apr 1995. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked?). She married Unknown Herndon.
    5. Wilma Murel Mays. Born, 19 Apr 1920. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Newman Thomas.
    6. Mattie Pearl Mays.
    7. James Paul Mays. Born, 9 Mar 1924. Died, 1 Jun 1965. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Eva Lavonia Mays. Born, 1 Apr 1926. Resided: 1995, in Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN. She married William G. (Bill) Dale.
    9. Joe Allen Mays. Born, 14 Jun 1928. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He married Emogene (Jean) Inman.
    10. Gerald Brown (Brownie) Mays.
    11. Norma Dean Mays.
    12. Patsy Jane Mays. Born, 15 May 1936. Died, 1936. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
25. John Logan[4] Mays. Born, Sep 1891. Died, 1978. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Serena A. (Rena) Burton (70), 9 Jan 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Infant Son[5] Mays. Born, 19 Sep 1919. Died, 19 Sep 1919. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Maxine Mays.
    3. Infant Son Mays. Born, 24 May 1924. Died, 24 May 1924. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Maurine Mays. Resided: 1997, in South Futon, KY. She married Darrell George.
    5. Lawrence Mays. Resided: 1997, in FL.

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26. Mary Alice[4] Mays. Born, 11 Nov 1891. Died, 7 Apr 1981. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Andrew Ben Crosby. Born, 28 Jan 1887. Died, 21 Dec 1955. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt Co H 51st Infantry World War I." Children:

    1. Lola Mae[5] Crosby. Born, 9 Jun 1926. Died, 17 Jun 1926. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
27. Elbert Ezra[4] Mays. Born, 29 May 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Jul 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Alice Naomi Hays, daughter of John Bateman Hays and Sarah Alice (Sack) Triplett, 4 Jan 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Aug 1892. Died, 23 Dec 1986. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Thomas Earl[5] Mays. Born, 20 Nov 1914. Died, 4 Jul 1915. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Alie Mae Mays.
    3. Martha E. Mays.
    4. James Fred Mays. Born, 17 Mar 1920. Died, 22 Feb 1945, in Germany. Burial in Belgium.
    5. Edna Elbert Mays.
    6. Billy B. Mays.
28. Anna M.[4] Houston (Jefferson Perry, 8). Born, 27 Sep 1882, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Jul 1950, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Decatutville, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Losson Roberts, son of Elijah Roberts and Mahala, 14 Dec 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Apr 1867. Died, 13 Sep 1951. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. James Losson Roberts was a member of Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Children:

    1. Elnora Frances[5] Roberts. Born, 15 Jan 1907. Died, 12 Apr 1924. Burial in Houston Cem., Beacon Road, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. James Jefferson (Square) Roberts.
    3. Lillie Roberts. Resided: 1950, in Somerset, Pulaski Co., KY. Resided: 1951, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. She married, first, Luton Hay. She married, second, Boyn Randall.
    4. Ethel Roberts. Resided: 1951, in Springville, ??. She married A. M. Taylor.

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29. William Elbert (Eb)[4] Houston (Jefferson Perry, 8). Born, Nov 1884. Died, 1935. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He is Elbert W. Houston in the 1900 census.

    He married Annie T. Lacy, daughter of Isaac Thomas Lacy and Martha Ann (Mattie) Jones. Born, 1887. Died, 1959. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bertha[5] Houston. Resided: 1935, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married William Payne (Billy) Bright, son of George W. Bright and Mahala Brigance.
    2. Mary Sue Houston. Resided: 1935, in Benton, Marshall Co., KY. She married Unknown Green.
    3. Naomi Houston. Resided: 1935, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
30. Robert Young[4] Houston (Jefferson Perry, 8). Born, 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Apr 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1938, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Nealy/Nelie/Neel Mae Welch, daughter of Nicholas David Welch and Mary Josephine Lacy, 22 Jan 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Jan 1894. Died, 1951. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mary Winona[5] Houston.
    2. Thomas J. Houston. Born in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Jan 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Sarah Lima Lancaster, daughter of Vester Arthur Lancaster and Callie Montgomery, 1932. Thomas J. Houston was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked for Wilson Packing Company for a while. He did not have children.
31. William Roy[4] Houston (James Cary, 9). Born, 18 Feb 1894. Died, 25 Jul 1953. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Peddler. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt 157 Brigade World War I."

    He married Martha J. Knight, daughter of Thomas Wesley (Tommy) Knight and Mary S. Broadway, 1 Feb 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1900. Died, 1992. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mable[5] Houston. In the 1910 census he is living with his uncle William Franklin Houston.
    2. William Houston.
    3. Georgia Mae Houston.
    4. T. W. Houston.
    5. Eugene Houston.
    6. Jimmy Houston.
    7. Lucille Houston.
    8. Bobbie Houston.
    9. Joe Houston.
    10. Patsy Houston.

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32. Melissa Ara[4] Arnold (Ephriam E. (Eph), 11). Born, 4 Jul 1875. Died, 29 Sep 1942. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Thomas Edwin Burton, son of Jerome Smith Burton and Margaret Wilson (Maggie) Dickson. Born, 27 Sep 1871. Died, 30 Jun 1966. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. In the 1920 census the household of Thomas E. Burton contains a granddaughter Maryine, age 2/12, and an aunt Elizabeth Bray, age 87. Children:

    1. Cuthbert A.[5] Burton.
    2. Rila A. Burton. Born, Oct 1898. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Serena A. (Rena) Burton.
    4. Beryl E. Burton. Born, circa 1905. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Carl Thomas Burton. Born, 13 Jul 1911. Died, 29 Sep 1911. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
33. James E.[4] Arnold (Ephriam E. (Eph), 11). Born, 18 Jul 1879, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1 Dec 1936, in Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Brakeman.

    He married Geneva Simmons, 29 Mar 1905. Children:

    1. Joe[5] Arnold. Resided: 1936, in Bruceton, Carroll Co., TN. Occupation: Educator.
34. Mary Gertrude[4] Arnold (Ephriam E. (Eph), 11). Born, 26 Apr 1881. Died, 9 Oct 1968. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John Allen Tinker, son of James Allen Tinker and Laura E. Baker, 22 Apr 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Jan 1879. Died, 21 Feb 1977. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ruth Auda[5] Tinker.
    2. Arnold Ray (Speedy) Tinker.
    3. Herman Lyndoll Tinker.
    4. Allie Mae Tinker. Born, 30 Jan 1910. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. She married Billy J. Stevens.
    5. James Logan (Jimmy) Tinker.
    6. Mary Sue Tinker.
    7. Johnney Marie Tinker.
    8. Nellie Joe Tinker.

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35. Curry Franklin (Frank)[4] Arnold (Ephriam E. (Eph), 11). Born, 1885. Died, 1956. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Maude Warden, daughter of William Franklin Warden and Laverne Ann Rushing, 26 Oct 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1884. Died, 1963. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Maggie Sue[5] Arnold. She married Esco Watson.
    2. James Arnold.
    3. Frankie Ann Arnold.
36. Willie Gaston[4] Arnold (Ephriam E. (Eph), 11).

    He married Exa V. Houston, daughter of James Franklin Houston and Martha Isabel Long, 30 Apr 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Sep 1886. Died, 1907. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Pauline[5] Arnold. Born, 2 May 1906. Died, 2 May 1906. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
37. James Ted[4] Arnold (J. Hiram, 12). Born, 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1962, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Unknown. Children:

    1. Harold[5] Arnold. Resided: 1962, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Maxie/Maxine Arnold. Resided: 1962, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN. She married Holly Hays, son of Hollie Hayes and Hester L. Wood.
    3. Imogene Arnold. Resided: 1962, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Stanfill.
38. Vada[4] Arnold (William H., 13). Born, 28 Feb 1886. Died, 21 May 1971. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John T. Warden, son of William Franklin Warden and Laverne Ann Rushing, 1901. Mar License, 25 Dec 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Nov 1878. Died, 4 Oct 1957. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margaret[5] Warden. She married Jack Pickens.
    2. Tom Warden.
    3. C. A. Warden. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Herring Warden. Born, 17 Apr 1903. Died, 23 Jul 1904. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Louis P. Warden. Born, 17 Sep 1904. Died, 18 Feb 1928. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. John Thomas Warden. Born, 9 Dec 1908. He married Letha Mae.
    7. Ruby Juanita Warden. Born, 17 Oct 1913. Died, 6 Dec 1913. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

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39. Nola[4] Arnold (William H., 13). Born, 1891. Died, 1969. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Elmer M. Ivy, son of Benjamin F. Ivy and Eliza Adeline Rains, 25 Dec 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Sep 1875. Died, 1935. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Pauline[5] Ivy. She married Bill McNeil.
40. Ruby[4] Arnold (William H., 13). Born, 27 Mar 1899. Died, 5 Jun 1979. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1933, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Ally Lamont Jennings, 8 Jul 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 25 Oct 1896. Died, 1 Mar 1986. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Alyne[5] Jennings. Born, 7 Aug 1918. Died, 12 Jan 1923. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
41. James Connie[4] Long. Born, 16 Dec 1886. Died, 15 Dec 1965. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Accountant.

    He married Anne Selina (Annie) Austin, daughter of John James Austin and Mary Lou Swift, 22 Dec 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Jun 1883, in Mena, Polk Co., AR. Died, 14 May 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Annie Austin Long was a member of First Baptist Church of Parsons and at one time served as Matron of the Parsons Chapter of the Eastern Star. Children:

    1. James Curtis[5] Long. Born, 27 Nov 1908. Died, 11 Jul 1929. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Emma Lou Long.
42. Gordon Casey[4] Long. Born, Feb 1892. Resided: 1950, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

    He married Hallie. Children:

    1. Gordon[5] Long. Resided: 1950, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
    2. Billy Long. Resided: 1950, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
43. Herman Vance[5] Rains (James Adolphus (Dolph), 16). Born, 17 Jul 1898. Died, 18 Jan 1971. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cleaners.

    He married Fannie D. Jordan, daughter of William E. Jordan and Lena Baugus, 24 Feb 1918, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Jan 1900. Died, 19 Apr 1972. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margaret[6] Rains.

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44. Thelma Lounell[5] Rains (James Adolphus (Dolph), 16). Born, 19 Sep 1919.

    She married Robert Malachi Vise, son of John Wesley Vise and Maggie Luna White, 23 Dec 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Aug 1915. Died, 29 Sep 1985. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bobbie Nell[6] Vise.
45. Zula Rains[5] Carrington. Born, 17 Sep 1900, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Martin Herbert Tolley, son of Martin Andrew Tolley and Sophronia Ann Fisher. Born, 21 Oct 1896, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 1 Dec 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Ararat Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1950, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Livestock. Martin Herbert Tolley served as Register of Deeds for Henderson Co. Children:

    1. Dorothy Etta[6] Tolley.
    2. Norsie Bettie Tolley.
    3. Zula Grace Tolley.
    4. Martin Herbert Tolley.
46. Grace[5] Houston (Marcus deLafayette, 18). Born, 1904. Died, 23 Sep 1982, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Burial in Salem Cem., Jeanette, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Fred S. Baker, son of Isaac Thomas Baker and Josephine Yates, 20 Aug 1922. Born, 17 May 1900. Resided in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Thomas D.[6] Baker.
    2. Nell Baker. Resided: 1982, in Phoenixville, Chester Co., PA. She married Milne.
    3. Sarah Baker. Resided: 1982, in Petaluma, Sonoma Co., CA.
    4. Althea Baker. Resided: 1982, in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL. She married Oakley.
47. Ruby[5] Houston (Marcus deLafayette, 18). Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Harry Long, son of James Henry Long and Martha Victoria Rains, 3 Jan 1925. Born, 20 Oct 1893, in Bible Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Mar 1973, in Adamsville, McNairy Co., TN. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cabinetmaker. Children:

    1. Lola Ruth[6] Long.
    2. James Houston Long. Born, 19 Dec 1931. Resided: 1973, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
    3. Harry Lynnville Long. Born, 5 Feb 1933. Resided: 1973, in Rockmart, Paulding Co., GA. Resided: 1991, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.
    4. Martha Estelle Long.

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48. Hugh L.[5] Houston (Marcus deLafayette, 18). Born, 30 Dec 1908. Died, 9 Dec 1935. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Unknown. Children:

    1. Mildred[6] Houston. Born, 18 Dec 1929. Died, 27 Jun 1937. Burial in Bible Hill Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
49. Carmon Ercel[5] Burton. Born, 22 Jan 1902. Died, 31 Oct 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Floyd McMurry, son of Martin Jasper McMurry and Jarusha Ann (Rusha) King. Born, 2 Jan 1903. Died, 23 Jan 1953. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Edward[6] McMurry. Died, before 1996.
    2. Billie McMurry. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
50. Aulbra Audubon (Doc)[5] Burton. Born, 3 Jul 1903. Died, 24 Apr 1967. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Ruth Auda Tinker (71), before 1926. Children:

    1. A. A.[6] Burton. Born, 1926. Died, 1928. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Joe Tinker Burton.
    3. James Houston Burton.
    4. Nancy Jane Burton.
    5. Betty Jean Burton.

    He married, second, Rexie Pearcy, daughter of Marcus D. L. (deLafayette) Pearcy and Elizabeth/Liza J. Bussell, 1 Aug 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1902. Died, 16 Aug 1996, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1963, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

51. Jewel[5] Houston (Aaron, 20). Born, 17 Jun 1924. Died, 30 Nov 1989. Birth(2): 19 Jun 1914. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Logan (Jimmy) Tinker (74).

52. Beatriss (Beadie)[5] Stephens (Samuel Brisco, 21). Born, Aug 1896, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Glennie Ward, 22 Dec 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Casey Glenn[6] Ward.
    2. Odis Ward.

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53. John Curtley[5] Stephens (John Felix, 22). Born, 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1985.

    He married Ruby Ledbetter. Children:

    1. J. Harold[6] Stephens. Born, 13 Mar 1924. Died, Jul 1925. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. L. Earl Stephens. Born, Jan 1925. Died, May 1930. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Gordon Stephens.
    4. Johnny Mac Stephens.
    5. Geraldine Stephens.
    6. James Curtley (Buck) Stephens.
    7. Rebecca Jean Stephens.
54. Mary Norton[5] Stephens (John Felix, 22). Born, 11 Jan 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 Mar 1980. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John Edward Young. Born, 1896. Died, 1987. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Juanita[6] Young.
    2. Lawana Young.
    3. Mary John/Marijon Young. Resided: 1975, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. She married Bobby Tiller.
    4. Brenda Joyce Young.
55. Samuel Briscoe[5] Stephens (John Felix, 22). Born, 25 Feb 1912, in Prasons, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Jun 1986, in Dyer Co., TN. Burial in Fairview Cem., Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.

    He married Signa Capitola Flatt. Born, 17 Sep 1915, in Dyer Co., TN. Children:

    1. Myra Joy[6] Stephens.
    2. Bobbye Dale Stephens.
    3. John Duffy (J.D.) Stephens.
56. William Huffstder (Willie)[5] Stephens (John Felix, 22). Born, 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Iuka, Tishomingo Co., MS.

    He married, first, Gladys Maguire. Divorce, before 1992. Children:

    1. Loretta[6] Stephens.
    2. Sherry Stephens.

    He married, second, Johnnie.

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57. Mary Ethel[5] Mays (James Blain, 24). Born, 26 Dec 1915. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Erie R. Jordan, son of John Henry Jordan and Rosa Malinda Baker, 16 Aug 1936. Born, 3 Jul 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Jan 1987. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Gene[6] Jordan.
    2. Joyce Jordan.
    3. Nina Jordan.
58. Houston B.[5] Mays (James Blain, 24). Born, 24 Nov 1917. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

    He married Alpha Todd, 12 Aug 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Thomas Ray[6] Mays. Born, 17 Jan 1937. Died, 17 Jan 1937. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Bobby Joe Mays.
    3. Betty Ann Mays.
    4. Leroy Mays.
59. Mattie Pearl[5] Mays (James Blain, 24). Born, 23 Apr 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Jul 1995, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Burial in Asbury Cem., Knox Co., TN.

    She married Gabriel S. (Gabe) Lancaster, son of Vester Arthur Lancaster and Callie Montgomery. Born, 1917. Resided: 1993, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Children:

    1. Wanda L.[6] Lancaster. Resided: 1995, in Powell, Knox Co., TN. She married Eddie Banks.
60. Gerald Brown (Brownie)[5] Mays (James Blain, 24). Born, 14 Oct 1930. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

    He married Doris Ruth Wyatt, daughter of Loyce Vada Wyatt and Jessie Lee Vise. Born, 1933. Resided: circa 1996, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Wayne[6] Mays.
    2. Jane Mays.
    3. Kerry Mays.
61. Norma Dean[5] Mays (James Blain, 24). Born, 6 Dec 1932. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Loy Albert Renfroe, son of William Leslie (Buck) Renfroe and Audie G. Howell. Children:

    1. Paulette[6] Renfroe.
    2. Carol Renfroe.

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62. Maxine[5] Mays (John Logan, 25). Born, 30 Sep 1920. Died, 20 May 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Nurse.

    She married Bert Odel Hayes, son of Dee Merson Hayes and Margaret Ann (Meg) Odle, 13 May 1939. Born, 11 Nov 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, before 1995. Resided: 1976, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Linda[6] Hays. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Alan Miller.
    2. Susie Hays. Resided: 1997, in Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Beyer.
63. Alie Mae[5] Mays (Elbert Ezra, 27). Born, 1916. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John Franklin Alexander, son of Herman L. Alexander and Anna Leslie Myracle, 22 Jul 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Johnnie Sue[6] Alexander.
    2. Harry Lynn Alexander. Born, 1939.
64. Martha E.[5] Mays (Elbert Ezra, 27). Born, 1 Jan 1918. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Garvis/Garrison Harden Quinn, 18 Apr 1942. Born, 23 Aug 1921. Died, 24 Dec 1971. Burial in Suttles Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Brenda Joyce[6] Quinn. Born, 1943.
65. Edna Elbert[5] Mays (Elbert Ezra, 27). Born, 1921. Died, Apr 1979. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    She married Edward (Bailey) Adams, Jan 1942. Children:

    1. JoAnn[6] Adams. Born, 1942.
    2. Freddie Wayne Adams. Born, 1946.
    3. Betty Naomi Adams. Born, 1957.
66. Billy B.[5] Mays (Elbert Ezra, 27). Born, 1925. Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Verna Loraine Knight, daughter of Robert Cleveland Knight and Edna Pearl Lacy, 23 Jun 1946. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Robert Elbert (Butch)[6] Mays.
    2. Billie Diane Mays.
    3. Donna Mays.
    4. Damon Clay Mays.

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67. James Jefferson (Square)[5] Roberts. Born, 28 Jan 1914. Resided: 1950, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married, first, Naomi Rhea Keeton, daughter of Arthur Henry Keeton and Willie Jackson, 11 Jun 1938, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Jan 1914. Died, 8 Aug 1972. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Anna Laura[6] Roberts.
    2. James Ronald (Ronnie) Roberts. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married, second, Clara Buteau Rhodes, after 1972. Born, circa 1913. Died, 25 Dec 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

68. Mary Winona[5] Houston (Robert Young, 30). Born, 8 Dec 1919. Died, 28 Jul 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

    She married Lewis Justice Welch, son of Henry C. Welch and Clara M. Pearcy, 8 Jan 1938, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Sep 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 29 Mar 1986, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1986, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Factory. Children:

    1. Helen Fay[6] Welch.
    2. Bobbie Mae Welch.
    3. Tommie Welch.
69. Cuthbert A.[5] Burton. Born, 24 Oct 1895. Died, 26 Jan 1962. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Altha Nola Ivy, daughter of Robert Marshal Ivy and Isabell Liles, 25 Aug 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Feb 1895. Died, 28 Nov 1919. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Sewell B. Born, 17 Sep 1899. Died, before 1996. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Cuthbert Arnold[6] Burton.
    2. Inajean Burton. Resided: 1997, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Johnson.
    3. Eileen Burton. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Colwick.

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70. Serena A. (Rena)[5] Burton. Born, 1901. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John Logan Mays (25).

71. Ruth Auda[5] Tinker. Born, 16 Mar 1901. Died, 11 Feb 1957. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Aulbra Audubon (Doc) Burton (50).

72. Arnold Ray (Speedy)[5] Tinker. Born, 30 Jul 1904.

    He married Jewell Reed. Children:

    1. Warren Ray[6] Tinker. He married Jo Hargett.
    2. Allen Arnold Tinker. Resided: circa 1977, in Summit, Union Co., NJ. He married Lucy Turner.
    3. Mary Carolyn Tinker. Resided: circa 1977, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Samuel Bryant.
73. Herman Lyndoll[5] Tinker. Born, 9 Feb 1908.

    He married Florence Gordon. Children:

    1. Betty Joan[6] Tinker. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur, Morgan Co., AL. She married Frank Neville.
    2. Carolyn Jean Tinker. Resided: circa 1977, in Dothan, Houston Co., AL. She married Al Matheny.
74. James Logan (Jimmy)[5] Tinker. Born, 13 Feb 1913. Died, Apr 1994. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Rd., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Jewel Houston (51). Children:

    1. Linda Lou[6] Tinker.
    2. Vickie Diane Tinker.
75. Mary Sue[5] Tinker. Born, 20 Jan 1915, in W. Mousetail, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    She married Floyd Powell Carrington, son of Ceacle Roney Carrington and Virgie Hay, 24 Dec 1938, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Jan 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Jul 1945, in Pacific. Occupation: Teacher. Floyd Carrington was a naval lieutenant serving on the U.S.S. Underhill in the Pacific. He was killed and his body never recovered after his ship was struck by a Japanese submarine. Children:

    1. Gary Powell[6] Carrington.
76. Johnney Marie[5] Tinker. Born, 7 Dec 1919. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Homer Speer Smith, son of George William (Will) Smith and Mary Etta Boswell, 23 Dec 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Mar 1995. Children:

    1. Sherry Lynn[6] Smith. Born, 17 May 1941, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1977, in Selmer, McNairy Co., TN. She married Tom Edward Hendrix, 28 Aug 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Jon Etta Smith.

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77. Nellie Joe[5] Tinker. Born, 23 Jul 1923. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Lawson England, son of James Stout England and Tennessee Belle (Tennye) Yarbro, 15 May 1948, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Lawyer. "James Lawson England volunteered for Navy service in January of 1942. He was sworn in as an apprentice seaman and later attended Officer's Training School at Notre Dame and Northwestern Universities. "He was commissioned an ensign in October of 1942 before being assigned to the 7th Fleet Amphibious Force, S.W. Pacific. "In August, 1943, his group made the first sea invasion at Lae, New Guinea, followed by seven "D-Day" or initial invasions including Leyte Gulf and Lingaven Gulf in the Philippines. "England was awarded the Bronze Star in 1945 and was reassigned to duty as legal officer for recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Base where he remained until March, 1946. When he retired he held the rank of Lieutenant, Senior Grade." ['Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 8] Children:

    1. Cathy[6] England.
    2. James England. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Banker. In 1991 Jim England was president and chief executive officer of Decatur County Bank.
78. James[5] Arnold (Curry Franklin (Frank), 35).

    He married Virginia Kindle, daughter of Herman Kindle and Mamie Stout. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John David[6] Arnold.
    2. Melanie Arnold. She married Tom Rouse.
79. Tom[5] Warden.

    He married Mae Odle. Children:

    1. Charlotte[6] Warden.
80. Emma Lou[5] Long (James Connie, 41). Born, 14 Sep 1911, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 May 1988. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Wilburn Branson Townsend, son of Eli Mansfield Townsend and Cordelia Estell Harrison, 23 Nov 1930. Born, 17 Aug 1907, in Hog Creek Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 14 Jun 1969. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Insurance. "Wilburn was the ninth child. He finished high school in Parsons in 1929 and entered the University of Tennessee for special training in health and sanitation, later being connected with the County Health Department of Weakley County, TN. He entered the Townsend Insurance Agency in 1923 and later as a partner, with Leonard and Hobart, they founded Townsend Chevrolet Company where he remained until 1957 selling his interests to the present [1977] owners. He entered the construction business known as Townsend and Peavahouse Construction Company as a partner and manager, also was owner and manager of Townsend Insurance Agency and continued his interest in cattle farm operation. He was elected member of the Decatur County Board of Education in 1934 and served for a period of twenty four years, serving as Chairman of the Board for many years. he was elected to the State Legislature in 1941 and 1959 representing Decatur County." [History of Decatr County, Tennessee] Children:

    1. Nancy Ann[6] Townsend.
    2. Joyce Janell Townsend.
    3. James Branson Townsend.

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81. Margaret[6] Rains (Herman Vance, 43). Born, 11 Jun 1923. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Nobel C. Lindsey. Born, 19 Aug 1917. Died, 23 Feb 1983. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "SM1 US Navy World War II." Children:

    1. Larry[7] Lindsey.
    2. Lynette Lindsey.
82. Bobbie Nell[6] Vise.

    She married Sherril Smith. Children:

    1. Sherry Nell[7] Smith.
    2. Tim Vise Smith.
    3. Susan Lynne Smith.
83. Dorothy Etta[6] Tolley. Born, 12 Mar 1918, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Died, 30 Jul 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Army Nurse.

    She married Samuel C. Holcomb, son of Samuel F. Holcomb and Irene Porter, 4 Sep 1947, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, circa 1918. Resided: 1969, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margaret Ann[7] Holcomb. Born, 20 Mar 1951. Died, 6 Dec 1964. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Sarah Holcomb. Resided: 1983, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Unknown Aken.
84. Norsie Bettie[6] Tolley. Born, 23 Nov 1919, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married John Wright Frost, 17 Jan 1948, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 30 Nov 1923, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant. John Wright Frost served in the U.S. Army, 738th Tank Batallion, March 3, 1943-November 5, 1945. He served in the European Theater of Operations. He was Postmaster at Darden, Tennessee, March 1959-November 1983. Children:

    1. Martin Wright[7] Frost.
    2. Charles William Frost.
    3. Nancy Etta Frost.

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85. Zula Grace[6] Tolley. Born, 13 Dec 1921, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in New York. Resided: 1996, in Farmingdale, Nassau Co., NY.

    She married John Leonard McClorey, 18 Jun 1946, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Born, 5 Aug 1920, in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY. Occupation: Banking. Children:

    1. Mary Elizabeth[7] McClorey.
    2. Richard McClorey.
    3. Barbara Jean McClorey. Born, 5 Aug 1954, in Rockville Centre, Suffolk Co., NY.
86. Martin Herbert[6] Tolley. Born, 9 May 1928, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Wanda Jean Peeples, 29 May 1949, in AR. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. An alternative source lists her as Jean Parker. Children:

    1. Rebecca Jean[7] Tolley. She married Danny Gayle Gannon, 3 Jun 1975.
    2. Martin Herbert Tolley. Born, circa 1950. Resided: 1973, in Cadillac, Wexford Co., MI. He married Pamela Joan Butler, daughter of Bobby Butler and Unknown Garner, 8 Sep 1973, in Henderson Co., TN.
87. Thomas D.[6] Baker. Resided: 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Vonelle Lewis. Children:

    1. Lance Alworth[7] Baker.
88. Lola Ruth[6] Long. Born, 3 Apr 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN.

    She married Casey Carrington, son of Ceacle Roney Carrington and Virgie Hay. Born, 13 Jan 1927, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN. Occupation: Dentist. Casey Carrington was a corporal in the army during World War II. Children:

    1. Mary Judith (Judy)[7] Carrington. Born, 8 Apr 1948, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Bill Rowsey, before 1975. Divorce, before 1992.
    2. Thomas Casey Carrington. Born, 20 Mar 1953, in New Orleans, Jefferson Par., LA. Resided: circa 1992, in Plano, Collin Co., TX. He married Marjorie Lambrith.
    3. Charles Eric Carrington. Born, 1957. Died, 1957. Burial in City Cem., Henderson, Chester Co., TN.

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89. Martha Estelle[6] Long. Born, 14 Apr 1935. Resided: 1973, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

    She married Thomas Clarence Parsons, son of Clarence Parsons and Mattie A. White. Children:

    1. Thomas Clarence[7] Parsons.
    2. Keatha Lee Parsons.
90. Joe Tinker[6] Burton (Aulbra Audubon (Doc), 50). Born, 7 Apr 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: before 1968, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN. Occupation: Chemist.

    He married Betty Jean Barnes, daughter of William T. Barnes and Noela McNatt, 11 Jan 1952. Children:

    1. William Bradley[7] Burton. Born, 13 Dec 1952. Resided: circa 1996, in Beech Bluff, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Joe Tinker Burton. Born, 9 May 1955. Resided: circa 1996, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN.
    3. Susan Elaine Burton. Born, 28 Jul 1960. Resided: circa 1996, in Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN.
91. James Houston[6] Burton (Aulbra Audubon (Doc), 50). Born, 25 May 1930, in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Resided in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. James Houston Burton served two years in the army. After graduating from The University of Tennessee with a major in industrial management, he worked for the Corinth and Conce Railroad.

    He married Nary Nell Luna, daughter of Louis E. Luna and Blanche W., 6 Jun 1952, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:

    1. Mary Ruth[7] Burton. Born, 6 Dec 1956. Resided: circa 1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. Occupation: Pharmacist.
    2. David Bryant Burton. Born, 24 Dec 1959. Resided: circa 1996, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Navy.
92. Nancy Jane[6] Burton (Aulbra Audubon (Doc), 50). Born, 1937. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Dental Hygene.

    She married Paul Hayes Ivy, son of Amon Howard Ivy and Anna Smith Gathing, 6 Apr 1958, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1935, in Hardin Co., TN. Resided: 1979, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Elizabeth Jane[7] Ivy.
    2. Emily Ruth Ivy. Born, 1966. She married Martin Allen Renfroe, 14 Jun 1986, in Decatur Co., TN.

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93. Betty Jean[6] Burton (Aulbra Audubon (Doc), 50). Resided: circa 1977, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

    She married Royce Jerry Laster, son of Ray Delton Laster and Edith Valera Robbins. Born, 1933. Children:

    1. Kimberly Jean[7] Laster. Born, 1961.
    2. Lori Paige Laster. Born, 1963.
94. Linda Lou[6] Tinker (James Logan (Jimmy), 74). Born, circa 1942.

    She married Robert W. (Bob) Watkins, 24 Jun 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Hunter[7] Watkins.
95. Vickie Diane[6] Tinker (James Logan (Jimmy), 74). Born, circa 1943. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

    She married Carl B. O'Cain. Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. Sean Barry[7] O'Cain. Born, circa 1966. Died, 21 Oct 1995, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Burial in Houston Cem., near Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Plano, Collin Co., TX. Occupation: Electrucal Eng.
96. Juanita[6] Young. Resided: 1975, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

    She married Fred Vernon (Buster) Scott, son of Andrew Jackson Scott and Grace Lee Sykes. Born, 22 May 1922, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 28 Aug 1994. Burial in Memory Gardens, Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Highway Patrol. Fred Vernon Scott served with the marine corps in the Pacific during World War II. An interest in painting and the Civil War lead Fred to produce a series of paintings of major Civil War battles. Children:

    1. Fred Wayne[7] Scott.
    2. Kenneth Andrew Scott.
    3. Cindy Scott.
    4. Candy Scott.
97. Lawana[6] Young. Born, 10 Jun 1926, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 May 1975. Burial in Bear Creek Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

    She married Edward L. Mays, 13 Nov 1943. Born, 5 Jul 1923. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Marsha Gaile[7] Mays.
    2. Sharon Mays. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Jerry Morris, 27 Jan 1975, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Darla Mays. Resided: 1975, in Hendersonville, Sumner Co., TN. She married Unknown Smart.

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98. Brenda Joyce[6] Young. Born, circa 1948. Died, 13 Jun 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Houston Cem., McKenzie Road, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Gary Wayne Creasy, 10 Jun 1967, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Marty Wayne[7] Creasy.
    2. Jeff Creasy. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
99. Myra Joy[6] Stephens (Samuel Briscoe, 55). Born, 3 Jan 1936, in Finley, Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Athens, Clarke Co., GA.

    She married Jimmy Barthel Jones, son of Burton Enloe Jones and Lela Malinda Hamm, 26 Dec 1954, in Dyer Co., TN. Born, 1 Dec 1933, in McNairy Co., TN. Children:

    1. Samuel Andrew (Andy)[7] Jones.
    2. Jimmy Nickolas (Nick) Jones.
    3. Emily Suzanne Jones. Born, 12 Feb 1964, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Columbia, Boone Co., MO. She married Robert John (R.J.) Claassen, 4 Sep 1988, in Boone Co., MO.
100. Bobbye Dale[6] Stephens (Samuel Briscoe, 55). Born, 3 Sep 1938, in Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.

     She married, first, Calvin Wayne Tickle, 1960, in Dyer Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1978. Children:

     1. Steven Wayne[7] Tickle.

     She married, second, Joe Wallace, Dec 1987.

101. John Duffy (J.D.)[6] Stephens (Samuel Briscoe, 55). Born, 9 Nov 1940, in Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN.

     He married, first, Donna Lou Orr, 1962. Divorce, circa 1976. Children:

     1. John Mark (Stephens)[7] Willoughby.
     2. Lloyd Scott (Stephens) Willoughby.

     He married, second, Barbara Bradshaw Williams, 8 Jan 1977. Born, 1941. Resided: 1992, in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN.

102. Johnnie Sue[6] Alexander. Born, 1937. Resided: 1997, in Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN.

     She married Henry Qwinn Matthews, 6 Aug 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. David Alexander[7] Matthews. Resided: 1997, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Occupation: Finance. He married Tonya Lynn Pearson, 1997, in 8/16, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

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103. Robert Elbert (Butch)[6] Mays (Billy B., 66). Born, 1947. Resided: 1996, in Franklin, Williamson Co., TN.

     He married Unknown. Children:

     1. Frank[7] Mays.
     2. Ann Marie Mays.
104. Billie Diane[6] Mays (Billy B., 66). Born, 1950. Resided: 1996, in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL.

     She married Paul Hearn LeMay, 9 Jul 1967, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Hearther[7] LeMay.
     2. Paul Allen LeMay.
105. Donna[6] Mays (Billy B., 66). Born, 1958. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Michael Ray Box, son of Virgil Ray Box and Norene Moore, 1972. Born, 11 Nov 1955, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jeremy Chad[7] Box. Born, 7 Jul 1975.
     2. Crystal Box. Born, circa 1985.
106. Damon Clay[6] Mays (Billy B., 66). Born, 1965. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     He married Teresa Ann Rickman, 20 Apr 1985, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Dakota[7] Mays.
     2. Jessica Mays.
107. Anna Laura[6] Roberts (James Jefferson (Square), 67). Born, 28 Aug 1940. Resided: 1996, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married John Edward Wyatt, son of Loyce Vada Wyatt and Jessie Lee Vise. Born, 2 Jan 1937. Resided: 1996, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Banking. Children:

     1. John E.[7] Wyatt.
     2. Jeffrey Roberts Wyatt.
108. Helen Fay[6] Welch. Resided: 1986, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Fred Lacy Brasher, son of George William Brasher and Eloise Velma Lacy, 31 Oct 1959, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Oct 1937. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jonathan Alan[7] Brasher. Born, 16 Oct 1962, in Newport News, VA. He married Lori Ann Richardson, daughter of J. C. Richardson and Linda Lois Pulley, 27 Jul 1991, in Decatur Co., TN.

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109. Bobbie Mae[6] Welch. Resided: 1986, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Dennison Ray Inman, 13 Nov 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Richard[7] Inman.
110. Tommie[6] Welch. Resided: 1986, in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE. Resided: 1996, in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE.

     She married Unknown Simmons. Children:

     1. Christopher[7] Simmons.
111. Cuthbert Arnold[6] Burton (Cuthbert A., 69). Born, circa 1924. Died, 13 Feb 1997, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Bunches Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Lucille White. Resided: 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Cuthbert Arnold[7] Burton.
     2. Donna Gail Burton.
112. Gary Powell[6] Carrington. Born, 13 Apr 1943, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN. Occupation: Electrical Eng.

     He married Jo Ann Davenport, 10 Jun 1966, in La Follette, Campbell Co., TN. Born, 14 Jun 1944, in LaFollette, Campbell Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jennifer Blake[7] Carrington. Born, 15 Jun 1974.
     2. John Matthew Carrington. Born, 23 Jan 1980.
113. Jon Etta[6] Smith. Resided: circa 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

     She married James Talmadge Vise, son of Dewitt Talmadge Vise and Mary Katherine Fisher, 12 Apr 1970, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Sep 1950, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: TVA. Children:

     1. Julia Marie[7] Vise. Born, 20 Oct 1977.
     2. Laura Kathryn Vise. Born, 7 Jun 1979.
     3. William James Vise. Born, 23 Apr 1984.
114. Cathy[6] England. Resided: 1991, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. In 1991 Cathy England was working as educational director of nuclear medicine at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.

     She married, first, Billy Gene Pearcy, son of James C. (Curt) Pearcy and Vera Bartholomew. Born, 13 Aug 1944. Resided: 1972, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

     1. Crystal Ann[7] Pearcy. Born, 6 Jul 1982. Died, 6 Jul 1982, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, second, Unknown Thompson.

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115. Nancy Ann[6] Townsend. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Charlie David Yarbro, son of Joe Hubbard Yarbro and Allie Mae Tate, 16 Aug 1957, in Decatur Co., TN. Marriage(2): 27 Dec 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Lou Ann[7] Yarbro.
     2. Jennie Yarbro.
116. Joyce Janell[6] Townsend. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Insurance.

     She married James Franklin (Jimmy) Evans, son of Joe C. Evans and Onella Threadgil, 14 Sep 1956. Born, 30 Jan 1938, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Insurance. Children:

     1. Mark Franklin[7] Evans. Born, 27 Mar 1958. Resided: circa 1996, in Brandon, Rankin Co., MS. He married Terri Miller.
     2. Wilburn Joe Evans.
     3. Branson C. Evans. Born, 12 Nov 1961. Died, 14 Nov 1961.
     4. James Bruce Evans. Born, 24 Jan 1969. Resided: circa 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Jill Jowers.
     5. Alan Clay Evans. Born, 23 Feb 1972. Resided: circa 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Amy Williams.
117. James Branson[6] Townsend. Born, 8 Oct 1948, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Radio/Teacher.

     He married Linda Kay Brown, daughter of Clyde Benton Brown and Zula Mary Davis, 25 Jun 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Feb 1945, in Mt. Zion Com., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:

     1. Brandi Ann[7] Townsend. Born, 12 May 1984.
118. Larry[7] Lindsey. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Hospital.

     He married Nan Lemay. Children:

     1. Kimothy Renae (Kim)[8] Lindsey.
     2. Alan Lindsay.
119. Lynette[7] Lindsey. Resided: circa 1996, in Bartlett, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Librarian.

     She married Oliver Dunn, 24 Apr 1973, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Electrician. Children:

     1. Kevin[8] Dunn.
     2. Brian Dunn.

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120. Martin Wright[7] Frost. Born, 9 Aug 1949, in Shelbyville, Bedford Co., TN. Occupation: Accountant. Martin Wright Frost served in the U.S. Army December 1971-September 1975. He was stationed at Ft. Knox, Kentucky; and Frankfort, Germany.

     He married Anne Elizabeth Kimbro, daughter of Harlon J. Kimbro and Helen Smith, 28 Aug 1971, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Born, 28 Dec 1949, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Leila Katherine[8] Frost. Born, 7 Apr 1973, in Ft. Knox, Hardin Co., KY.
     2. John Harlon Frost. Born, 30 May 1975, in Frankfort, Germany.
     3. Rachel Maria Frost. Born, 11 May 1982, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
121. Charles William[7] Frost. Born, 3 Jan 1951, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Soils.

     He married Becky Marie Simpson, daughter of Phillip Simpson and Marie Whitworth, 11 Jun 1971, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 21 Sep 1953, in Paris, Henry Co., TN. Children:

     1. Phillip Wright[8] Frost. Born, 24 Mar 1975.
     2. Suzanne Marie Frost. Born, 18 Feb 1977.
     3. Carl William Frost. Born, 8 Mar 1982.
122. Nancy Etta[7] Frost. Born, 5 Jan 1951, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Kenneth Ray (Kenny) Cavness, son of Raymond Cavness and Mary Lucille Derryberry, 3 Jun 1972, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 7 Oct 1948, in Norfolk, VA. Resided: 1992, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN. Kenneth Ray Cavness served in the U.S. Army 1967-1970; worked as a truck driver for the Henderson County Farmers Co-op and Stanfill's Fertilizer Co. 1971-1980; worked for the State of Tennessee, Division of Forestry, 1980-1982; and served as Circuit Court Clerk for Henderson Co. 1982-present (1993). Children:

     1. Cara Renee[8] Cavness.
     2. John Ransom Cavness. Born, 19 Jan 1976, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
     3. Kendra Rhea Cavness. Born, 11 Mar 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Steven Randall Camper, son of Randall (Hank) Camper and Loretta Gately, 19 Jul 1996, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
     4. Myra Rebecca Cavness. Born, 30 Jul 1979, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     5. Russell Reagor Cavness. Born, 16 Nov 1980, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

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123. Mary Elizabeth[7] McClorey. Born, 4 Oct 1948, in Floral Park, Suffolk Co., NY.

     She married Gerard Waters, son of Lawrence R. Waters and Emily Simonet, 28 Feb 1970, in Amityville, Suffolk Co., NY. Born, 21 Jun 1947, in New York, New York Co., NY. Occupation: Banking. Children:

     1. Alyssa Marie[8] Waters. Born, 24 May 1977, in Plainview, Nassau Co., NY.
     2. Kelly Elizabeth Waters. Born, 7 Feb 1979, in Plainview, Nassau Co., NY.
     3. Jonathan Gerard Waters. Born, 31 Jan 1983, in Stony Brook, Suffolk Co., NY.
124. Richard[7] McClorey. Born, 9 Mar 1951, in Rockville Centre, Suffolk Co., NY. Occupation: Banking.

     He married Angelina Careccia, daughter of Michele Careccia and Lucia Bizzoco, 11 Oct 1975, in Jackson Heights, NY. Born, 30 Oct 1950, in Grumo Appula, Bari, Italy. Children:

     1. Lucia Angela[8] McClorey. Born, 13 Nov 1970, in Vicenza, Italy.
     2. Dina McClorey. Born, 20 Jun 1978, in Flushing, Queens Co., NY.
     3. Robert McClorey. Born, 20 Jun 1978, in Flushing, Queens Co., NY.
     4. Cindy McClorey. Born, 27 Jul 1979, in Flushing, Queens Co., NY.
     5. Erin McClorey. Born, 19 Oct 1987, in Huntington, Suffolk Co., NY.
125. Lance Alworth[7] Baker (Thomas D., 87). Resided: 1997, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN.

     He married Sherry Lynn Johnson, daughter of David Johnson and Linda Kay Fisher, 8 Aug 1992, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. Children:

     1. William Addison[8] Baker. Born, 20 Mar 1997.
126. Elizabeth Jane[7] Ivy. Born, 25 Jun 1962, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Court Clerk.

     She married, first, Robbie Kem James, son of Walter Thomas James and Robbie Catherine Graves, 26 May 1979, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Feb 1960. Resided: circa 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Sawmill. Children:

     1. Brandi Elizabeth[8] James. Born, 4 Dec 1979, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     2. Macy Brooke James. Born, 29 Jun 1983, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

     She married, second, Christopher Thomas Carpenter, 5 Sep 1992, in Decatur Co., TN.

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127. John Hunter[7] Watkins. Born, circa 1967. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Jennifer Lynn Ivey, daughter of Jerry Lynn Ivey and Doris Sue Welch, Jun 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Mar 1968, in Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Jennifer Ivey graduated in 1992 from Middle Tennessee State University with a B.S. in psychology. In 1993 she was employed as the social director at Decatur County Manor nursing home. Children:

     1. Logan Hunter[8] Watkins. Born, 15 Dec 1995.
128. Marsha Gaile[7] Mays. Born, 22 Sep 1948. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Anthony Lynn (Tony) Johnson, son of William Dewey Johnson and Mary Lou Cagle, 22 Apr 1966, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Feb 1947. Children:

     1. Antoinette Rachelle[8] Johnson. Born, 2 Feb 1972, in Henderson Co., TN.
     2. Jason Quenin Johnson. Born, 9 Nov 1973, in Henderson Co., TN.
129. Marty Wayne[7] Creasy. Resided: 1997, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Travinia Elaine Elkins, 2 Sep 1989, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Colton[8] Creasey.
     2. Joshua Creasey.
130. Samuel Andrew (Andy)[7] Jones. Born, 29 Dec 1955, in Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Collegedale, Hamilton Co., TN.

     He married, first, Vicki Pate, 1978, in Dyer Co., TN. Divorce, 1978.

     He married, second, Karen McBride, 1979, in McNairy Co., TN. Divorce, 1981.

     He married, third, Deborah Higdon Hall, 11 Oct 1984, in GA. Children:

     1. Caitlan Elizabeth[8] Jones. Born, 18 May 1987, in Naples, Collier Co., FL.
131. Jimmy Nickolas (Nick)[7] Jones. Born, 16 Jun 1957, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Bonita Springs, Lee Co., FL.

     He married Cynthia (Cindy) Foyle, 28 Jul 1984, in Jamaica. Children:

     1. Evan Nickolas[8] Jones. Born, 26 Feb 1985, in Naples, Collier Co., FL.
     2. Laramie Joy Jones. Born, 8 May 1988, in Naples, Collier Co., FL.

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132. Steven Wayne[7] Tickle. Born, 17 Aug 1961, in Dyer Co., TN.

     He married Karen, 17 Oct 1986, in Dyer Co., TN. Children:

     1. Secily Michelle[8] Tickle. Born, 20 Apr 1988, in Dyer Co., TN.
     2. Jessica Tickle. Born, Jan 1991.
133. John E.[7] Wyatt. Born, 13 Nov 1959. Occupation: Mechanic.

     He married Unknown. Children:

     1. April[8] Wyatt. Born, circa 1985.
     2. Jessica Wyatt. Born, circa 1988.
     3. Justin Wyatt. Born, circa 1990.
134. Jeffrey Roberts[7] Wyatt. Born, 31 Jul 1961. Resided: circa 1996, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Mechanic/Truck.

     He married, first, Samantha Annette West, 13 Nov 1982, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1985. Marriage(2): 20 Feb 1988, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Dec 1962. Children:

     1. Ryan Alison[8] Wyatt. Born, 20 Nov 1986.
     2. Colton Jeffrey Wyatt. Born, 20 Apr 1989.

     He married, second, Judy Annette Goff, 18 Jul 1986, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1988.

135. Cuthbert Arnold[7] Burton (Cuthbert Arnold, 111). Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, first, Patricia Ann Hendon, 4 Dec 1969, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, second, Shirley Dianne Barras, 5 Oct 1972, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Cuthbert Arnold[8] Burton.
     2. Audrey Nikki Burton.
     3. Bretney Gayle Burton.
136. Donna Gail[7] Burton (Cuthbert Arnold, 111). Resided: 1997, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

     She married Harold Gray Haynes, 9 Dec 1967, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Sewell Grae[8] Haynes.
     2. Abigail Erin Haynes.
137. Lou Ann[7] Yarbro. Born, 1 Jun 1958. Occupation: Psychologist.

     She married, first, Mickey Lynn Carey, 19 Mar 1983, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, 1990. Children:

     1. Dixie Jean[8] Carey. Born, 3 Jan 1985.

     She married, second, Millard Cecil Wallace, son of Millard Cecil Wallace and Clara Myrtle Carrington, 22 Nov 1990. Born, 30 Sep 1952, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.

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138. Jennie[7] Yarbro. Died, May 1982.

     She married Unknown Levell. Children:

     1. Ruben Curtis[8] Levell. Born, circa 1981.
139. Wilburn Joe[7] Evans. Born, 12 Apr 1960. Resided: circa 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Joellen Milford. Children:

     1. Ty[8] Evans.
     2. Emily Evans.
140. Kimothy Renae (Kim)[8] Lindsey (Larry, 118).

     She married Tony Glen Phillips, son of Morris Phillips and Janice Houston, 19 Dec 1986, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:

     1. Baylie Marie[9] Phillips. Born, 13 Oct 1995, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
141. Alan[8] Lindsay (Larry, 118). Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Penelope (Penny) Ward, daughter of Frederick Rondal (Fred) Ward and Sue Graves. Born, 4 Oct 1969, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Safety. Children:

     1. Blake Aaron[9] Lindsay. Born, 26 Mar 1997.
142. Cara Renee[8] Cavness. Born, 22 Dec 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Stanley Watson, son of Danny Watson and Norma Scott. Children:

     1. Caitlyn Elizabeth[9] Watson. Born, 7 Dec 1994.