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BRASHER FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published November 16, 1997

This family history is taken from the original research of David Donahue. David's original text document has been converted to this web page format for ease of viewing and navigating. Click here to go to David Donahue's original text document on the BRASHER 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. Robert Samuel[1] Brashear. Born, 20 Aug 1731, in Prince George Co, MD. Died, 15 Jan 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Burial in Brashear Cem., Sugar Grove Val., Roane Co., TN. "The Brashear families are of French origin and have been researched extensively on a national scale by experts in genealogy for many, many years. Troy L. Back's book 'The Brashear Story' is the best of the publications but it flounders on the Roane County portion of the story. The Brashear family's contribution to Roane may be restricted mainly to Robert Samuel Brashear and his clan who settled in the picturesque Sugar Grove Valley in 1794. His remarkable story is of prime importance because he, his sons and sons-in-law, were the first to actually settle in present-day Roane County according to documentary proof thus far produced. . . . "Robert Samuel Brashear, the son of Robert and Charity Dowell Brashear, was born August 20, 1731 in Prince George County, Maryland. He left Maryland when he was eleven years of age, and moved with his parents to Fairfax County, Virginia. When he was fifteen the family moved to what is now Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. The Breashears families were very active members of the Buffalo Presbyterian Church which was founded in 1756, and presently occupies an entire city block in Greensboro. The Brashears were also active in county government. On August 8, 1760 Robert Samuel received North Carolina grant no. 171 (Book 14, p. 337) for 381 acres on both sides of Buffalo Creek. About 1754, Robert S. Brashear married Phoebe Nicks (1738-1811) daughter of John and Mary Nicks. All of their ten children were born in Guilford County with the possible exception of the youngest one. In [1779] Robert S. received a grant for 300 acres on a branch of Reedy Creek in what is now Sullivan County, Tennessee. In 1785 he received a patent for 402 acres on Saluda River in 96th District, South Carolina. Robert S., several sons and sons-in-law are shown in the South Carolina 1790 census. In September 1793, Robert S. and Phoebe sold (Vol. II, p. 601) their Sullivan County, Tennessee farm to their son Isaac. On 11-29-1792, Robert S. and Phoebe sold (Book C, p. 8) their 402-acre plantation on Saluda River, South Carolina to Edward Maxwell. Others in the clan sold farms, in preparation to come to Tennessee. Robert Samuel Brashear purchased (Knox Book C., p. 15) from William Reed and Abraham Swaggerty 640 acres on the first creek below the mouth of Poplar Creek. The consideration was 'lbs. of Virginia money,' dated August 8, 1794, and the witnesses were: Phillip Brashears (son), Robert Gilliland (son-in-law), and Elias Roberts (son-in-law). Birth dates indicate that they settled immediately on this Sugar Grove Valley farm. . . . "All evidence indicates that Robert Samuel Brashear was the patriarch and main spring of the clan. He was a strong, but not harsh character. He was a man of intelligence with physical and mental courage. His characteristics of level-headedness and courage have been dominant characteristics of most of his descendants as attested by their records especially as soldiers of all succeeding wars, police officers, and football players. His children adored him, and trusted his leadership. each of them named a son 'Robert Samuel' in his honor. These younger 'Robert Samuels' later played important roles in Roane history. . . ." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee]

   He married Phoebe Nicks, 6 Aug 1754, in Guilford Co., NC. Born, 8 Jun 1738. Died, 1811, in Guilford Co., NC. Burial in Brashear Cem., Sugar Grove Val., Roane Co., TN. "Robert Samuel Brashear's wife, Phoebe, died in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was buried there. An almost unbelievable event followed. In December 1815, Robert Samuel dispatched his 21-year old grandson, Robert Samuel Gilliland, with two horses to Greensboro to disinter Phoebe's body and bring it to Sugar Grove Valley for re-burial. The task covered a period of 36 days. Details are verified by documents." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee] Children:

   1. Philip[2] Brashear. Born, 17 Dec 1755, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, before 1812, in Roane Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "We know very little about Philip.... He served in the Revolutionary War, from Guilford Co., NC. He was apparently with the clan in Sullivan Co., TN, c1780-1785, where he apparently married. He lived near his father at the time of the 1790 census, in the Ninety-Six District, pendleton Co., SC (p. 84, col 3, line 50), when he had a wife and two daughters. He moved to the Clinch area with his father c1792-4, where he is on several tax and jury lists." Children may be Minerva Brashear and Mary Elizabeth Brashear who married Peter Cattron (Kettenring).
   2. Margaret Brashear. Born, 27 Feb 1758, in Guilford Co., NC.
   3. Isaac Brashear.
   4. Samuel Brashear. Born, 6 Aug 1763, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 25 Dec 1826, in Sullivan Co., TN. He married Margaret Eakin, 25 Feb 1786. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes than Samuel Brashear "participated in the American revolution and the Indian Wars of the frontier that lasted until 1794; in these wars, her rose to the position ofleadership, being comissioned a Captain in the Tennessee Militia of the "territory of the United states of America South of the River Ohio.... "Samuel and Margaret spent most of their lives on the 300-acre farm which his father, Robert Samuel Brashear, had staked out on Timberlake Branch of Reedy Creek, a tributary of the Holston River." Samuel's eight children were named Margaret, Sampson, Robert S., Isaac, James N., Phoebe, John, and Ezekial.
   5. Phoebe Brashear. Born, 8 Jul 1768, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 1834. She married, first, Stephen Rice, 1786. She married, second, Nathaniel Mason, 9 Jul 1801, in Roane Co., TN. It is not know if Phoebe Brashear had children.
   6. Margaret (Peggy) Brashear. Born, 12 Dec 1768, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, before 1805, in Cumberland Co., KY?. She married Alexander W. Mahan, before 1793. Peggy Brasher and her husband Alexander Mahan lived in the Pendleton District (Anderon Co.), SC; in Poplar Creek (now in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN), and Cumberland Co., KY, where Peggy probably died. Her husband returned to Roane Co., TN, where he remarried, before moving to Rhea Co., TN.
   7. Rebecca Brashear.
   8. Nancy Brashear. Born, 11 May 1773, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 12 Jul 1850, in Roane Co., TN. She married Zaccheus Roberts, 11 Dec 1788, in SC. Nancy Brashear's family lived on the Clinch River in Roane Co., TN.
   9. Mary (Polly) Brashear. Born, 13 Mar 1776, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 1819, in Roane Co., TN. She married, first, Robert Gilliland. She married, second, Daniel Mason, 6 Mar 1797. Polly Brashear's family lived on the north bank of the Clinch River in Roane County, TN.
   10. Elizabeth Brashear. Born, circa 1778, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, circa 1816. Resided: 1815, in Giles Co., TN. She married Jeremiah Satterfield, circa 1794. Elizabeth Brashear and her family lived on Georges Creek near the Saluda River in the Pendleton District of SC.
   11. Bazzel Brashear. Born, 8 May 1781, in Sullivan Co., TN. Died, 10 Aug 1826, in Roane Co., TN. He married Margaret (Peggy) Horton, 3 Aug 1800.

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2. Isaac[2] Brashear (Robert Samuel, 1). Born, 23 Oct 1760, in NC. Died, 25 Jul 1833, in Perry Co., TN. Isaac Brashear was the son of Robert S. Brashear (1731-1815) and Phoebe Nicks (1738-1811) of Roane County, Tennessee. "Isaac Brashear was born October 23, 1760 in North Carolina, and died in Perry County, Tennessee before September 19, 1833. Much of Isaac's life can be documented, but tantalizing portions are yet to be proven. Strong indications have been found by many diligent researchers that he may have had as many as ten children some of whom established outstanding records in other states. "Isaac probably served in the Rev. War (no record). On April 1, 1793, Isaac bought (Sullivan Book 2, p. 601) from his father 100 acres on Reedy Creek-Holston River adjoining his brother Capt. Samuel, and apparently remained on this farm while his parents and the clan were in South Carolina. Isaac joined his parents in Roane before 1801, and is listed in the Roane 1802 militia. In 1807, Isaac bought from John McClellan 100 acres of Clinch bottom land near his father's homeplace. He was a slaveholder (B, p. 127). In 1813 he bought (D, p. 241) 274 acres from his father, but in 1814, deeded (D, p. 391) the same tract back to his father. In 1823, Isaac (of Perry County) sold (F, p. 154) his farm in Roane to Jesse Galloway. Isaac's name appears often in Roane and Perry County records. His wife's name is unknown. His "speculative children" include: 1. Zara, 2. John, 3. Robert, 4. Sarah, 5. Walter, 6. Absalom, 7. Elizabeth, 8. Samuel, 9. Jesse, 10. Zadoc. A Roane Court case indicates that Isaac died in Perry County, Tennessee between March and September 1833." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee]

   He married, first, Unknown. Charles brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Isaac's wife (or wives) is (are) unknown. he had nine children, five in a matter of about six years; then there is a gap of about seven years, then he had four more children rapidly. It looks to me like he had two wives." Children:

   1. John[3] Brashears.
   2. Robert B. Brashears. Born, 5 Jan 1787, in Guilford Co., NC. Died, 26 Aug 1852, in Lawrence Co., TN. Burial in Richardson Cem., Lawrence Co., TN. He married Sarah R. Hankins, daughter of Joseph Hankins and Kizeriah.
   3. Sarah (Sally) Brashears.
   4. Walter Brashears.
   5. Elizabeth (Betsy) Brashears. Born, circa 1793, in TN. She married Hugh Crumblis (Crombly) in Roane Co., TN.

   He married, second, Unknown. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CVA, writes: "I think (cannot prove yet) that the second wife was a Cherokee girl from the Clinch area. Circumstantial evidence includes: two of his sons from the second group were associated with Indian families: Samule m.1. in Roane, Hannah Tuten (the Tuten family have been documented as part Cherokee); Zadock, the youngest, married a Cherokee girl and took up land in Arkansas in the area where some of the Eastern Cherokee had been moved." Children:

   1. Samuel Brashers.
   2. Absalom Brashears. Born, 20 Dec 1799. Died, circa 1847. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. He married Unknown, circa 1809. Census figures for Absalom Brasher. Perry County 1830: 111011-20001; Perry County 1840: 101101-212001. No listing in 1850 in Tennessee. The entire family of Absalom Brashears seems to have left Tennessee before 1850.
   3. Jesse Brashears.
   4. Zadoc Brashears. Born, circa 1805. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census figures for Zadoc Brashears, Perry County, TN, 1830: 00001-31001; Johnson Co., AR, 1840: 110001-013101. (There is another Zadoc Brashear in Perry Co., TN, in 1840: 00100001-10142001.) His name may have been Zedekiah. One of his nephews, a son of John, appears alternately as Zedekiah and Zadoc in later censes.

   He married, third, an unknown woman. Children:

   1. ????? Brashears.

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3. Rebecca[2] Brashear (Robert Samuel, 1). Born, 9 Jan 1771. Died, 1859, in Roane Co., TN. Burial in Roberts Cem., Roane Co., TN (destroyed).

   She married Elias Roberts, circa 1786, in SC. Died, Sep 1806, in Roane Co., TN. Burial in Roberts Cem., Roane Co., TN (destroyed). "Elias Roberts was a member of the Brashear clan by marriage. Although public records contain much information concerning Elias and his family, little

   is known of his early life despite many years of intensive research. He married (probably in South Carolina in late 1786) Rebecca Brashear (1771-1859). In 1793 Elias and Rebecca sold two plantations located at the mouth of George's creek near Greenville, South Carolina, and came to Roane County with her father in 1794. After helping the clan to clear land, build mills, etc., Elias leased and occupied before 1798 a 500-acre tract astride Poplar Creek at the present Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant site. On June 4, 1799, Elias bought (E, p. 306) this 500-acre tract from Stockley Donelson. Specimen of Elias' handwriting indicate that he was an educated man. He was young enough (under 50) to be enrolled in the Roane 1802 militia. In september of 1806, he died from an unknown cause. He had been living long enough to prove his industriousness, and as proof of his virility, by 1806, he had become the father of ten living children." [Roots of Roane County, Tennessee] Children:

   1. Edward C.[3] Roberts. Born, circa 1787, in SC. Died, 5 Sep 1841. He married Susan Ballard, 1 Sep 1812, in Roane Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Edward was a volunteer in captain White's Co. of the regiment of TN Militia commanded by Col. John Brown in the war with the Cherokee Indians. He volunteer at Kingston, TN Sept 30, 1813, and was honorably discharged at Kingston on Dec. 19, 1813. he served at least one term as a constable in Roane Co., TN. He is on the 1821 Militia roll for Capt. Johnson's Company...."
   2. Robert Samuel Roberts.
   3. Rachael Roberts. Born, circa 1792, in SC. Died, after 1856.
   4. Phillip Roberts. Born, 1 Mar 1794, in SC. Died, 1874, in Roane Co., TN. Phillip Roberts never married.
   5. John C. Roberts. Born, 3 Mar 1795, in Roane Co., TN. Died, Apr 1873. He married Elizabeth Blackwell, 1816.
   6. Bazzel Roberts. Born, 1797, in Roane Co., TN. Died, after 1850. Census: 1830, in Monroe Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Monroe Co., TN.
   7. Elizabeth Roberts.
   8. Elijah Roberts. Born, circa 1801, in Roane Co., TN. Died, after 1858. Elijah Roberts lived on Poplar Creek in Roane Co., TN.
   9. Phoebe Roberts. Born, circa 1803, in Roane Co., TN. Died, before 1854. She married John Nesmith, 2 Jan 1824, in Roane Co., TN. Phoebe Roberts and her family are believed to have moved to Alabama.
   10. Mary (Polly) Roberts. Born, 1804, in Roane Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Monroe Co., TN. She married William Erwin, 15 May 1823.

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4. John[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, circa 1786, in Sullivan Co., TN. Died, circa 1853, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census figures for John Brashears. 1830, Perry County: 0012001-000001; Perry County 1840: 00001001-20021.

   He married Charity Bradley. License, 11 Aug 1806, in Roane Co., TN. Born, circa 1788, in NC. Died, after 1870. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. Isaac (Newton?)[4] Brashears.
   2. Elizabeth Brashears.
   3. Zedekiah (Zeddoc) Brashears.
   4. Samuel Brashears.
   5. Absolum Brashears.
5. Sarah (Sally)[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, 16 Oct 1788. Died, 23 May 1874. Birth(2): 10 Oct 1788.

   She married John B. Rice, 12 Dec 1815, in Roane Co., TN. Born, 2 Oct 1785. Died, 5 Dec 1872. Children:

   1. Eliza Jane[4] Rice. Born, 26 Oct 1816. Died, 18 Dec 1859. She married William Johnson.
   2. Isaac Columbus Rice. Born, 17 Oct 1819. Died, Mar 1892. He married Mary Jane Caudle.
   3. Pheba Rice. Born, circa 1821. Died, 5 Oct 1821. Burial in Roane Co., TN.
   4. Pheba Hiattia Rice. Born, 5 Nov 1822. Died, 27 May 1824.
   5. Ethelinda Rice. Born, 12 Jul 1827. Died, 2 May 1900. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Isaac Elias Brasher (22), before 1860.
   6. Amanda Caroline Rice.
   7. Stephen Rice. Born, circa 1831. Died, 21 Jun 1832. Burial in Roane Co., TN.
6. Walter[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, circa 1790. Died, 4 Oct 1837. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Walter Brashers went to Lawrence Co., TN, before moving to Perry Co., TN. Census figures for Walter Brashears, Perry County, 1830: 111201-22001.

   He married Elizabeth Roberts (11), 5 Dec 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Marriage(2): 13 Dec 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Children:

   1. Robert Samuel[4] Brashears.
   2. Hannah Brashers.
   3. Mary Jane Brashears.
   4. Philip R. Brasher.
   5. Isaac Elias Brasher.
   6. Permelia E. Brasher.
   7. Absalom E. Brashears. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
   8. Jesse W. Brashears.

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7. Samuel[3] Brashers (Isaac, 2). Born, 16 Mar 1798, in NC. Died, 26 Sep 1865. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census figures for Samuel Brashears. Perry County, 1830: 130001-112001; Perry County, 1840: 1102001-1210001.

   He married, first, Hannah Tooten, 29 Feb 1816, in Roane Co., TN. Born, before 1800. Died, 16 Oct 1840. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Children:

   1. Elizabeth (also Isabella)[4] Brashers.
   2. Elender Brashers. Born, 13 Jan 1819. Died, 13 Sep 1840. She married Unknown Rushing.
   3. Isaac Brashers.
   4. Zachariah Brashers. Born, 28 May 1823. Died, 16 Oct 1840.
   5. John (Esquire) Brasher.
   6. Hizier M. Brashers. Born, 26 Feb 1827.
   7. Wiley T. Brashears.
   8. Mary Brashers. Born, 8 Feb 1831.
   9. Lavinia Brashers. Born, 29 May 1833. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
   10. Hannah Eveline Brashers. Born, 11 May 1836. Died, 5 Aug 1905. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. In the 1900 census she was living in the household of her nephew Philip R. Brasher.
   11. Samuel Jasper Brashers. Born, 16 Aug 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. He married M.

   He married, second, Nancy Barber, circa 1843. Born, 26 Jan 1810, in NC. Died, 9 Sep 1883. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

   1. James N. Brashers. Born, 1 Jun 1842. Died, 17 Apr 1845.
   2. Sarah Carlin Brashers.
   3. Jefferson P. Brashers.
   4. Martin V. Brasher.
   5. Benjamin F. Brashers. Born, 12 Apr 1850. Died, 30 Jan 1852. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. 32 xvii. William Riley Brasher.

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8. Jesse[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). Born, circa 1800, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 31 Mar 1855, in Johnson Co., AR. Resided: after 1833, in Johnson Co., AR.

   He married Lucy Ellis Davis, daughter of Edward Davis, circa 1820. Born, circa 1800, in TN. Children:

   1. Mary Jane[4] Brashears. Born, circa 1824, in TN. Census: 1850, in Johnson Co., AR. She married William Armstrong, before 1840.
   2. Amanda T. (Mandy) Brashears. Born, circa 1826, in TN. Resided: after 1863, in Northeast TX. She married, first, Robert Baskins, son of William H. Baskin and Rebecca Belt, circa 1844. She married, second, Timothy Cade.
   3. Isaac Edward Brashears. Born, circa 1828, in Roane Co., TN. Died, before 1863, in IL. He married Amanda T. Porter, daughter of Thomas Brantley Porter and Mary Covington, circa 1850. Isaac Brashears died in a smallpox epidemic while moving his family to IL to escape the war. His wife, also stricken, recovered and she and the children returned to Johnson Co. AR.
   4. Rachel Ellender Brashears. Born, circa 1831, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 1870, in AR. She married Willis D. Hayes, circa 1851.
   5. Margaret Permelia Brashears. Born, circa 1833, in Johnson Co., AR. Died, 25 Dec 1867. She married George McKee, 7 Oct 1855.
   6. Lucy Malinda Brashears. Born, circa 1835, in AR. Died, circa 1917, in Clarkswille, Johnson Co., AR. She married Elisha Meers, 28 Sep 1858.
   7. Nancy Tabitha Cunie Brashears. Born, circa 1838, in AR. She married Robert Crockett Laster, son of Samuel Harrison Laster and Nancy Smith.
9. ?????[3] Brashears (Isaac, 2). This dummy record does not represent a child of Isaac Brashear but rather serves as a point to reference other Brashears who appear in the censes of Perry and Decatur Counties but cannot be assigned by names or ages to a specific descent from Isaac in Perry County.

   He married an unknown woman. Children:

   1. John R.[4] Brashears. Born, circa 1809. Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census figures for John R. Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 000001-00001.
   2. Jesse Brashears. Born, circa 1815. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census record for Jesse Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 10001-00001. He could be the son of Absalom, Walter, or John.
   3. J. Brashears. Born, circa 1815. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census record for J. Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 11001-110001. He could be a son of Absalom, Walter, or John.
   4. John C. Brashears. Born, circa 1826. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Unknown. This John appears in the 1860 census for Decatur County. He does not match any of the Johns listed in the 1850 census.
   5. John L. Brashears.

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10. Robert Samuel[3] Roberts. Born, 1789, in Pickens Co., SC. Died, 13 Feb 1873, in Roane Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: Robert Samuel Roberts volunteered for military service in the War of 1812. he enrolled in capt. John Mckamey's Company Nov. 13, 1814 at Washington, Rhea Co., TN. Her served as Sergeant in the 5th TN Militia, and was honorably discharged at Kingston, TN on May 15, 1815. In 1821 Robert Samuel is listed on the Militia Rolls in Capt. johnson's Company, as are his brothers Edward C. and Phillip."

    He married Margaret Gardner, Jul 1813. Born, 1795. Died, 1884. Children:

    1. John Jackson[4] Roberts. Born, 25 Sep 1814. He married Nancy E. Gammon.
    2. Jane Roberts. Born, 2 Sep 1816. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. In 1850 Jane Roberts (age 34) was living in the household of her brother Houston Roberts.
    3. Elizabeth Roberts. Born, 7 Jun 1818. She married Wesley Crow.
    4. Houston A. Roberts.
    5. Mary Ann (Polly) Roberts. Born, 2 Mar 1822. She married William Gillis Dickey.
    6. Martha Roberts. Born, 20 Mar 1824. She married Robert Voiles.
    7. Rachel Roberts. Born, 20 Apr 1826. She married Nathaniel Martin.
    8. James Gardner Roberts. Born, 22 Aug 1828. He married, first, Louisa D. Edwards. He married, second, Elizabeth T. Adkisson.
    9. Eli Roberts. Born, 22 Aug 1830, in Roane Co., TN. Died, before 1880, in Hunt Co., TX. He married Margaret Ann Hagler, 3 Feb 1848, in Roane Co., TN.
    10. Benjamin Franklin Roberts. Born, 12 Aug 1832. Died, 18 May 1918. He married, first, Sarah Jane Brashears. He married, second, Caroline Gardner.
    11. William Monroe Roberts. Born, 27 Aug 1834. He married, first, Nancy Green Silvey. He married, second, Sarah Scarbrough.
    12. Rebecca Adaline Roberts. Born, 27 Aug 1836. Died, 10 Mar 1924. She married Smith Temple Burns.
    13. Edward Carroll Roberts. Born, 13 Dec 1837. Died, 23 Dec 1909. He married Harriett Coffer.

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11. Elizabeth[3] Roberts. Born, circa 1799. Died, after 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Elizabeth figures in many land transactions in Decatur Co. as a fairly well-to-do widow; she got two land grants there as a result of Walter's service in the War of 1812, and in 1855, sho donated two acres for the establishment of Gray's chapel (methodist), near Bath Springs.

    She married Walter Brashears (6).

12. Isaac (Newton?)[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1808, in TN. Died, 1892. Burial in Friendship Cem., Chester Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1830, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "Isaac (newton?) Brasheras...was born about 1808, when his father was living in Roane County, Tenn, and died in 1893, at about the age of 84-5, according to his grandson, Charles Thamer Brasher..., who thought his grandfather's middle name was Newton. He lived most of his life in decatur County, had lived some years of his old age with a daughter in the Texarkana area, but returned to Chester County, Tenn, and lived with his son charles Riddle Brashears, until he died." Census figures for Isaac Brashears. Perry County, 1830: 22011-02001. No listing in 1840 in Tennessee.

    He married Elizabeth Wyatt, daughter of Abraham Wyatt and Lavinia Massingale. Born, circa 1802. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Kissia[5] Brashers.
    2. John L. Brashers.
    3. Abraham D. Brashers.
    4. Charles Riddle Brasher.
    5. Almm James Brashears. Born, circa 1832. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Elizabeth.
    6. William Pitt Brashears.
    7. Charity Elizabeth Brashears. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Amanda M. Brashears. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

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13. Elizabeth[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1808, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Wyatt, son of Abraham Wyatt and Lavinia Massingale. Born, circa 1807, in TN. Children:

    1. Mary E.[5] Wyatt. Born, circa 1842, in TN.
14. Zedekiah (Zeddoc)[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1814, in TN. Died, after 1880. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Sophia. Born, circa 1814, in NC. Died, circa 1875. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charity J.[5] Brashears.
    2. John D. Brashears. Born, circa 1834. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Samuel D. Brasher. Born, 11 Apr 1836. Died, 7 Dec 1900. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Sarah Frances.
    4. Margaret E. Brashears. Born, circa 1838. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Nancy R. Brashears.
    6. Rachael C. Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. James N. Brashears. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Sophia A. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. Mary E. Brashears. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. She married W. D. Baker, 4 Dec 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
15. Samuel[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1814. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Laborer. Census record for Samuel Brashears, Perry County, 1840: 00001-00001. He could be the son of Walter or John.

    He married Darcus Davis, circa 1844. Born, circa 1825, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Darcus might be the second wife of Samuel Brashears because she is younger than the female in the household of Samuel Brashears in 1840. Children:

    1. William T.[5] Brashears. Born, 20 Nov 1844, in Dunbar, DCecatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1912, in Sharp Co., AR.
    2. Mary Brashears. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Elizabeth Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. J. L. S. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. M. J. Brashears. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. N. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. C. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. S. C. Brashears. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.

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16. Absolum[4] Brashears (John, 4). Born, circa 1817. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Malinda Davis, circa 1841. Born, circa 1818. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Eliza A.[5] Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. John M. Brashears. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Mary A. Brashears. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. George W. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Nancy E. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Malissa Ellen Brashears.
    7. William Carroll Brasher.
    8. S. R. Brashears. Born, circa 1857. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. W. L. Brashears. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
17. Amanda Caroline[4] Rice. Born, 3 Oct 1830. Died, 20 Jan 1900. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cem., Henderson Co., TN (unmarked).

    She married William Lewis McKenzie, 7 Jun 1845, in Roane Co., TN. Born, 16 May 1824. Died, 29 Jun 1901. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. John U.[5] McKenzie. Born, 19 Sep 1848. Died, 28 Aug 1929. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    2. James Elias McKenzie. Born, 28 May 1853, in Scotts Hill, TN. Died, 6 Sep 1944, in Manassa, CO. He married, first, Mary Francis Reed, 3 Oct 1872, in Henderson Co., TN. He married, second, Anna Tanner, 11 Aug 1921, in Manassa, CO.
    3. Sarah Lucinda McKenzie. Born, circa 1855.
    4. Louis H. McKenzie. Born, 11 Sep 1861. Died, 20 Jun 1947.
    5. Emily Jane McKenzie. Born, 16 Jul 1866, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 10 Jun 1945. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. She married Bob Horton.
    6. Ellender N. McKenzie. Born, 29 Jan 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, Dec 1950, in McKenzie, Carroll Co., TN. She married John W. Phillips, 8 Feb 1887, in Henderson Co., TN.
    7. Elizabeth Ann McKenzie.
    8. Mary McKenzie.

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18. Robert Samuel[4] Brashears (Walter, 6). Born, circa 1818, in TN. Census: 1840, in Perry Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Census figures for Robert S. Brasher, Perry County, 1840: 10001-11001.

    He married Elizabeth. Born, circa 1818. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ruth E.[5] Brashears. Born, circa 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Robert W. Brashears. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Robert W. Brashear was a corporal in Company E., 6th Tennessee Cavalry, U.S. Army during the Civil War.
    3. Penelope Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Almeda Brashears. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Etha S. Brashears. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Rebecca A. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Tennessee Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. B. M. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. T. J. Brashears. Born, circa 1852. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. F. M. Brashears. Born, circa 1854. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. P. W. Brashears. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
19. Hannah[4] Brashers (Walter, 6). Born, circa 1820. Died, before 1850.

    She married William R. Rushing, son of Elijah Rushing and Unknown, circa 1835. Born, circa 1814. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Natchitoches Par, LA. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

    1. Elizabeth Ellender[5] Rushing. Born, 7 Jan 1837, in TN. Died, 31 May 1878. Burial in Eden Cem., Nacogdoches Co., TX. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Artentious Stinson. I have never been sure if there were two daughters one named Eliza and one named Elizabeth in the household of William Rushing in 1850 or if this was some sort of census taker error. I am assuming that Elizabeth Ellender was the Elizabeth age 12 in the 1850 census rather than the Eliza age 13.
    2. Burrell Philip Rushing. Born, circa 1840, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Navarro Co., TX. He married Martha Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton (Hambleton) and Caroline Rushing, 1 Oct 1865, in Navarro Co., TX.
    3. Sarah C. Rushing. Born, circa 1845, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Natchitoches Par, LA. She married R. A. Bessant.
    4. Jesse Lowry Rushing.

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20. Mary Jane[4] Brashears (Walter, 6). Born, 7 Aug 1821, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 1 Nov 1921, in Bergman, Boone Co., AR. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Perry Rushing, son of D. M. (Daniel??) Rushing. Born, 18 Mar 1818, in Anson Co., NC. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. James Perry Rushing is said to have died of malaria leaving his wife with young children to raise. Children:

    1. Rachel Caroline[5] Rushing. Born, 11 Nov 1839, in TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Elijah L. B. Moody.
    2. Joel Perry Rushing.
    3. Permelia Jane Rushing. Born, 19 Jan 1842, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 13 Feb 1904. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Clement T./J. Murphy.
    4. Rebecca Ann Rushing. Born, Aug 1844, in TN. Died, 2 Jan 1918. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. She married George Morgan.
    5. Daniel Elias Rushing. Born, circa 1847, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Oct 1927. Birth(2): Sep 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Nancy Susannah Gill.
    6. Frances Elizabeth Rushing. Born, 11 May 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
21. Philip R.[4] Brasher (Walter, 6). Born, 31 Dec 1825. Died, 8 May 1891. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Arie B. (Ora) Russell, circa 1860. Born, 29 May 1847. Died, 17 Apr 1925. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Arie B. (Ora) Russell married Philip R. Brasher in 1860 when she was 13 and he was 35. Their first child was not born until after Philip returned from fighting in the Civil War. Ora always called her husband "Mr. Brasher." Children:

    1. Willie A.[5] Brasher.
    2. Walter Jesse Brasher.
    3. Robert Adylott Brasher.
22. Isaac Elias[4] Brasher (Walter, 6). Born, 29 Jan 1826. Died, 18 May 1887. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. The following is a letter written by Isaac Brasher to his father-in-law Burrell Rushing. The original letter is in the posession of Margarett Alexander, Decaturville, Tennessee. October 9th 1860 Haywood County Tennessee Dear Father and Mother and Brother and Sisters I take my pen in hand to let you know that we are well Hoping this finds you all well after I come from debates I had some chiks But Have [unreadable word] them now. I enjoy my trip very well the family Coneckion has him very well this fall But tha are all giten better now Crops is sorry in this part of the Country we have sold some Cotton we got 7 and 1/2 cent we dont expect to live Where we now live next we have rented this land in Obion County we expect to move as quickly as we get our Crops in. I want you to rit to us if you have herd any thin of Brother dick. I have nothing of importance to rait I warn you to rit evry Chance direct yor leters to Canton Station Obion County Nothing more at prisen only Remining youre Dear Son Isic Brashars. To B. Rushing

    He married, first, Elizabeth Rushing, daughter of Burrell Rushing and Mary Elizabeth Rhodes, before 1850. Born, circa 1825. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Walter[5] Brashear.

    He married, second, Ethelinda Rice, before 1860. Born, 12 Jul 1827. Died, 2 May 1900. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

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23. Permelia E.[4] Brasher (Walter, 6). Born, 7 Nov 1829, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 4 Dec 1887.

    She married Houston A. Roberts (34).

24. Jesse W.[4] Brashears (Walter, 6). Born, 31 Mar 1834. Died, 19 Nov 1892. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Martha B. White, daughter of Albert White and Martha Rushing, circa 1860. Born, 15 Mar 1843. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. The wife on Jesse W. Brashears is known to have been Martha White. Her birth year is estimated from later censes as circa 1844. A very good fit would be Martha, daughter of Albert White and Martha Rushing. Martha White, daughter of Albert, is listed as age 4 in the 1850 census. No other Martha White in the 1850 census is near the correct age. The fit is good geographically also. Descendants of Jesse W. Brashears lived in the Decatur County communities of Crawford and Peace Chapel near Scotts Hill as well as in Scotts Hill itself. The Albert White family lived just to the west in Henderson Co. in Scotts Hill. Children:

    1. Fredona E.[5] Brasher.
    2. David W. Brasher. Born, 4 May 1864, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that David W. Brasher died of tuberculosis and that he never married.
    3. Joel Elias (Jack) Brasher.
    4. Elijah Walter Brasher. Born, 8 Oct 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Walter Brasher never married.
    5. Arrie B. Brasher. Born, 8 Oct 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, circa 1896. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jim Wylie. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that she had seven children.
    6. Phillip Logan Brasher.
    7. Minnie A. Brasher.
    8. Delia M. Brasher. Born, 6 Apr 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Delia died in her teens, not married.
    9. Askin Brasher. Born, 31 Jul 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Jul 1885.
    10. Bettie E. Brashear. Born, 13 Jan 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Oct 1901. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charlie Morgan. License, 18 Sep 1901, in Decatur Co., TN.

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25. Elizabeth (also Isabella)[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 28 Jan 1817. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Elihu P. Langston. Born, 12 Apr 1812. Died, 6 Sep 1844. Children:

    1. Martha E.[5] Langston. Born, 24 Jan 1837.
    2. Hannah J. Langston. Born, 10 Dec 1838. Died, 27 Dec 1838.
    3. Samuel B. Langston. Born, 5 Feb 1840.
    4. Mark T. Langston.
    5. Mary Elihu Langston. Born, 7 Feb 1845.
26. Isaac[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 24 Apr 1821. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Laborer. The names and ages of the wife and children for John in 1860 match those of the wife and children of Isaac in 1850.

    He married Frances, circa 1840. Born, circa 1823. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Hannah[5] Brashears.
    2. Samuel J. Brashears. Born, circa 1842. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Lavinia J. Brashears. Born, circa 1846. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Malissa Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. S. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1851. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. R. T. Brashears. Born, circa 1856. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. M. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1858. Died, circa 1882. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Daniel W. McCall, 14 Nov 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
27. John (Esquire)[4] Brasher (Samuel, 7). Born, 10 Apr 1825. Died, circa 1905. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Kizziah Orr. Born, circa 1827. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James K. Polk[5] Brashears.
    2. Polly J. Brashears.
    3. H. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1860.
    4. Isaac L. Brasher.
    5. John E. (Elder) Brasher.
    6. Rachel C. Brasher. Born, 1856. Died, 1907. Burial in Ivey Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Carson M. Ivey, son of Phillip Ivey and Nancy, 31 Jan 1875, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Philip R. Brasher.
    8. Sarah Elizabeth (Liz) Brasher.
    9. Vianna Brasher. Born, circa 1861. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Linentine Brasher. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Elentine Brasher.
    12. Rebecca Ann (Becky) Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

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28. Wiley T.[4] Brashears (Samuel, 7). Born, 9 May 1829, in Perry Co., TN. Burial in Crowley's Ridge, Greene Co., AR. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Greene Co., AR. Occupation: Farmer. W. T. Brashers was a trustee at the founding of Gray's Chapel Methodist Church in 1855.

    He married Delilah (Crawford?). Born, circa 1825. Burial in Crowley's Ridge, Greene Co., AR. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Crawford[5] Brashears. Born, 13 Apr 1847, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 5 Jun 1913, in Sayre, Beckham Co., OK. Burial in Sayer, Beckham Co., OK. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Rebecca Jane Hawkins, daughter of Peter William Hawkins and Isabell Taylor, 3 Sep 1867, in Dyer Co., TN.
    2. Aramelia J. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Rebecca A. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Philip J. Brashears. Born, circa 1850. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
29. Sarah Carlin[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 28 Sep 1843. Died, 3 May 1877. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Edwards. Born, circa 1829. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Nancy L. A.[5] Edwards. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Mary E. Edwards. Born, circa 1861. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married C. F. McDonald, 3 Sep 1879, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Martha J. Edwards. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Elizabeth Edwards. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. John J. Edwards.
    6. Sarah C. Edwards. Born, circa 1870. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Elentine Edwards. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

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30. Jefferson P.[4] Brashers (Samuel, 7). Born, 18 Oct 1846. Died, after 1920. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Ann, circa 1866. Born, 18 Apr 1845. Died, 11 Nov 1913. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Eliza J.[5] Brasher. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. She married A. C. Holland, 14 Jan 1891, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. William Samuel Brasher.
    3. Anna E. Brasher.
    4. Nancy L. E. Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. James A. Brasher.
    6. Mary C. Brasher.
    7. Lucy A. Brasher. Born, 7 Jul 1876. Died, 17 Aug 1929. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. John W. Brasher.
    9. Daughter Brasher. Born, 1880. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Victory C. Brasher. Born, Apr 1883. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Jessie H. Brasher. Born, 30 Sep 1885. Died, 13 Sep 1900. Burial in Red Walnut Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    12. Martha Brasher. Born, circa 1891. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
31. Martin V.[4] Brasher (Samuel, 7). Born, 12 May 1848. Died, 4 Jul 1908. Birth(2): 14 May 1848. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Malinda C. (Linda) Orr, circa 1869. Born, 22 Nov 1851. Died, 11 Mar 1920. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William R. (Willie)[5] Brasher.
    2. Mary E. Brasher.
    3. Cora Ella Brasher. Born, 12 Nov 1875. Died, 6 Feb 1899. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married W. B. Keeton, 27 Mar 1890, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Perry H. Brasher.
    5. Maggie Brasher. Born, after 1880. Died, 1909. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married William Johnson. License, 8 Dec 1898, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Ellison Clevon Brasher.
    7. Myrtle Brasher. Born, Aug 1888. Died, 1917. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Lafayette Montgomery, son of Robert J. Montgomery and Martha A. Walker, 18 Dec 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Benjamin Martin (Ben) Brasher.

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32. William Riley[4] Brasher (Samuel, 7). Born, 9 Nov 1851. Died, 13 Dec 1927. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Elizabeth James, 5 Aug 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 Jan 1852. Died, 16 Jan 1920. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John Adams[5] Brasher.
    2. James Martin Brasher.
    3. William Walter Brasher.
    4. Mary Lucinda (Cindy) Brasher. Born, 15 Nov 1877. Died, 26 Oct 1900. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married John W. Presley, 18 Sep 1898, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Thomas H. Brasher.
    6. Samuel David Brasher. Born, 13 Oct 1880. Died, 5 Aug 1881. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Joseph Brasher. Born, 4 Oct 1883. Died, 11 Oct 1883. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Riley Arthur Brasher.
    9. L. Dora Brasher. Born, 20 Sep 1889. Died, 4 Apr 1928. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Jonathan E. (John) Kindle, son of Lewis Kindle and Lucy Ann Fisher, 21 Oct 1917, in Decatur Co., TN.
33. John L.[4] Brashears (?????, 9). Born, 18 Mar 1828, in TN. Baptism: 8 Nov 1857. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Tanner. The following document was preserved among the papers of Leroy P. Moore. Why Leroy P. Moore had it is unclear. It is tltled "A Ballot to B. W. Jones" by J. L. Brashers and is folded as a letter addressed to B. W. Jones. It is a variant of a hymn. O ye young ye gay ye proud/You must die and wear the shroud/Time will rob you of your bloom/Death will drag you to the tomb Then you'll cry and want to be/happy in eternity Will you go to heaven or hell/One you must and there to dwell/Christ will come and quickly too/I must meet him so must you Then you'll cry and want to be/happy in eternity The white throne will soon appear/All the world must then draw near/Sinners will be driven down/Saints will wear the starry crown Then you'll cry and want to be/happy in eternity John L. Brashers Was bornned March the 18th 1828/Was married July the 9th 1846/Was Baptised Nov the 8th 1857

    He married Martha, 9 Jul 1846. Born, circa 1829. Died, before 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Isaac E.[5] Brashears. Born, circa 1848. Resided: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Solomon A. Brashears. Born, circa 1849. Resided: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. G. M. Brashears. Born, circa 1851. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. William C. Brashears.
    5. C. T. Brashears. Born, circa 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. N. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1855. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. C. A. Brashears. Born, circa 1857. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. M. E. Brashears. Born, circa 1859. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.

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34. Houston A.[4] Roberts (Robert Samuel, 10). Born, 18 May 1820, in Roane Co., TN. Died, 10 Dec 1893. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Permelia E. Brasher (23), 31 Dec 1845. Children:

    1. Robert S. W.[5] Roberts. Born, 15 Mar 1848. Died, 14 Apr 1863.
    2. Phillip Franklin Roberts. Born, 5 Mar 1852. Died, 14 Mar 1906. He married Virginia R. Currin.
    3. James Monroe Roberts.
    4. Jesse Lafayette Roberts. Born, 20 Apr 1857. Died, 25 Mar 1863.
    5. Martha Jane Roberts. Born, 19 Dec 1860. Died, 10 Apr 1941. She married Thomas Brawley, 12 Oct 1879, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Bettie Permelia Roberts.
35. Kissia[5] Brashers (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, 26 Feb 1827, in TN. Died, 17 May 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Absalon (App) Adkisson, son of Joseph Adkisson and Sarah Elender Brashears, 22 Mar 1842, in Perry Co., TN. Born, 1 Sep 1823, in TN. Died, 20 Aug 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mary Elizabeth[6] Adkisson.
    2. Isaac Samuel Adkisson.
    3. Nancy Elender Adkisson. Born, 5 Mar 1848, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Jul 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Sarah A. Adkisson. Born, 31 Jan 1858, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Joseph William Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Absalon (App) Lefat Adkisson.
    7. James Monroe Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Gidey Branton Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Jun 1868, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. John Anderson Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 Aug 1868, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Kissia Angerbell Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Apr 1881, in Decatur Co., TN.
    11. Thomas Leonard Adkisson. Born, 18 Jun 1862, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Oct 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    12. Emily Joan (Emma) Adkisson. Born, 8 Jun 1867, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1939. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. She married H. Dave Patterson, 14 Dec 1887, in Decatur Co., TN.
    13. David Carl Adkisson. Born in Decatur Co., TN.

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36. John L.[5] Brashers (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, circa 1828, in TN. Died, circa 1880, in MO. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married, first, Martha Davis. Born, circa 1827, in Perry Co., TN. Died, circa 1860. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Joseph S.[6] Brashears.
    2. Mary J. Brashears. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Eveline Brashears. Born, circa 1848. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Charles Brasher. Born, 22 Mar 1851, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Nellie Wyatt, after 1860.

37. Abraham D.[5] Brashers (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, 25 Nov 1829. Died, 28 Jul 1908. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. An obituary for B. B. Brasher lists A. D. Brasher's name as adam Brasher.

    He married Charlotte M. Christenberry. Born, 8 Sep 1844. Died, 14 May 1913. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. M. A.[6] Brashears. Born, 2 Feb 1860. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. M. A. Brashers died in infancy.
    2. John W. Brashers. Born, 24 Feb 1862. Died, 4 Jul 1892. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. John W. Brashers never married.
    3. Dolly T. P. T./Tennessee Brashers. Born, 18 Sep 1865. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. She married Joseph Williams.
    4. Connie M. I. N. Brashers. Born, 1 Sep 1872. Died, 10 Apr 1960. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. She married, first, Unknown Brown. She married, second, Unknown Abbey.
    5. Caledonia (Callie) Brashers. Born, 13 May 1876. Census: 1880, in Madison Co., TN. She married Frank Tiffany.
    6. A. E. Clarence Brasher. Born, 22 Jun 1881. Died, 5 Apr 1907. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Clarence Brashers never married.
    7. Blise Birdy Brasher.

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38. Charles Riddle[5] Brasher (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, 17 Mar 1831. Died, 29 May 1909. Birth(2): 14 Mar 1830. Burial in Rocky Springs C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes "29th Tenn Inf. CSA."

    He married Margaret Catherine Wyatt, 24 Jul 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 May 1845. Died, 12 Jun 1916. Burial in Rocky Springs C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. Harry S.[6] Brashears. Born, circa 1871. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Bettie Brashears. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Robert A. Brashears. Born, Jul 1876. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN.
    4. Charles T. Brasher. Born, 30 Jun 1880. Died, 13 Sep 1974. Burial in Rocky Springs C., Madison Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Madison Co., TN. He married Cora MacBee.
    5. Mary Lula Brashears. Born, Mar 1883. Census: 1900, in Chester Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Madison Co., TN.
39. William Pitt[5] Brashears (Isaac (Newton?), 12). Born, circa 1837, in MS. Occupation: Farmer. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, writes: "'Pitt' had two girls; died at Henderson or Jackson. May have been named Patrick, instead of Pitt??"

    He married Mary E., circa 1864. Born, circa 1844. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mary S.[6] Brashear. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Genora Brashear. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Joseph A. Brashear. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Lucy E. Brashear. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN.

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40. Charity J.[5] Brashears (Zedekiah (Zeddoc), 14). Born, circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married David Westin (also Weston). Born, circa 1831. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Z.[6] Western.
    2. Zadac Westin. Born, circa 1860. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Charles Westin. Born, circa 1864. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Robert P. Westin. Born, circa 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Charity J. Westin. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Sophia E. Weston. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
41. Nancy R.[5] Brashears (Zedekiah (Zeddoc), 14). Born, circa 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Unknown Price, circa 1864. Children:

    1. Mary A.[6] Price. Born, circa 1865. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Darthula Price. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
42. Malissa Ellen[5] Brashears (Absolum, 16). Born, Aug 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Isaac L. Brasher (59).

43. William Carroll[5] Brasher (Absolum, 16). Born, 13 Apr 1854, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Apr 1913, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mary Louise Murphy, daughter of William Alfred Murphy and Linda Johnson, 1 Aug 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 8 Nov 1866, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Feb 1917, in Portageville, New Madrid Co., MO. Children:

    1. William W.[6] Brasher. Born, 28 Aug 1887. Died, 1974. He married, first, Anna Wyatt, 26 Dec 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. He married, second, Grace Terrel.
    2. Grover J. Brasher. Born, 6 Sep 1889. Died, 24 Oct 1946. He married Verdy French.
    3. Elmer E. Brasher. Born, 18 Jun 1891. Died, Jul 1910.
    4. John Else Brasher. Born, 27 Apr 1893. Died, 7 Feb 1960. He married Ila Hall.
    5. Nelson W. Brasher. Born, 10 Jul 1895. Died, 1 Apr 1917.
    6. Tilda E. (Lena) Brasher. Born, 23 Feb 1899. She married Francis Toten, 11 May 1920.
    7. Bartha Mae Brasher. Born, 6 Oct 1902. She married Pete Butler, 6 Nov 1915.
    8. Clyde Logan Brasher. Born, 13 Jan 1905, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1926, in MI. Occupation: Dairy. He married Dorothy Johanna Mester, daughter of Charles Mester and Emilie Dallmann, 4 Sep 1926, in Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI.

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44. Jesse Lowry[5] Rushing. Born, circa 1845, in TN. Died, 10 Jul 1916, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Burial in Douglas Cem., Nacogdoches Co., TX. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Occupation: Farmer. Jesse L. Rushing served in Company I., 4th Louisiana Cavalry, C.S.A. He surrendered at New Orleans, May 26, 1865, and was paroled at Natchitoches, Louisiana, on June 15, 1865. He moved to Texas in 1866. He patented 160 acres of land in Nacogdoches Co., Texas, in 1880. His Texas Confederate pension is No. 31969. The death date for him and his wife come from the records of Cason Monk Funeral Home.

    He married Rachel A. Bentley, daughter of Willis Larkin Bentley and Ann Davis, 21 Sep 1871, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Born, circa 1851, in GA. Died, 20 Aug 1925, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Burial in Douglas Cem., Nacogdoches Co., TX. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. Children:

    1. M. Viola[6] Rushing. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX. She married William Parker, 6 May 1893, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    2. Nancy Julia Rushing. Born, circa 1877. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    3. Jesse J. C. Rushing. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    4. Minni Lee Rushing. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
    5. Rosa Lee Rushing. Born, circa 1880. Census: 1880, in Nacogdoches Co., TX.
45. Joel Perry[5] Rushing. Born, 31 Aug 1841, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 18 Jun 1927. Burial in York Cem., Bergman, Boone Co., AR. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Joel P. Rushing enlisted in the Union Army in Company E, 6th Tenn. Cavalry, at Bethel, Tennessee, on September 18, 1862. He mustered out of service at Pulaski, Tennessee, on July 26, 1865. His military record describes him as age 21, 5'11" in height, and dark complexion.

    He married Mary Jane Gill. Born, 11 Jan 1847, in Wayne Co., TN. Died, 17 May 1926. Burial in York Cem., Bergman, Boone Co., AR. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Samuel[6] Rushing. Born, 11 Apr 1869, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 17 Oct 1935. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1891, in Boone Co., AR. Resided: 1908, in Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., ID. He married Annie Elizabeth Timbrook.
    2. Daniel Monroe Rushing. Born, 11 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Nov 1923. He married, first, Dorcus Taylor, 1 Apr 1896. He married, second, Jessie Trout, 4 Dec 1904.
    3. Jesse Houston Rushing. Born, 20 Feb 1873, in MO. Died, 30 Apr 1938. He married Dorcus Willis, 25 Dec 1898.
    4. Frances Caroline (Carrie) Rushing. Born, 12 Mar 1876, in MO. Died, 28 Dec 1965. She married Blufford Guynn, 1905.
    5. George Osbund (Bud) Rushing. Born, 23 Aug 1878, in MO. Died, 14 Apr 1963. He married Ollie Seals, 10 Feb 1901.
    6. John Alexander Logan Rushing. Born, 29 Sep 1884, in Self, Boone Co., AR. Died, 9 May 1908. He married Nancy Jane Loretta (Retta) Dummitt, 4 Nov 1904. John Rushing died of measles.

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46. Willie A.[5] Brasher (Philip R., 21). Born, 20 Feb 1868. Died, 25 Aug 1945. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Emma Morris Smith, daughter of Reubin Smith and Penelope Elizabeth (Neppie) Yarbro, 20 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Apr 1870. Died, 26 Jun 1936. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charlie Benjamin[6] Brasher.
    2. Fred Thurman Brasher. Born, 22 Sep 1888. Died, 5 Feb 1981. Burial in City Cem., Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Marietta, AR. He married Bertha Estelle Carlton, 29 Dec 1912.
    3. Neppie Brasher. Born, 10 Dec 1890. Died, 9 Feb 1897. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Beulah May Brasher. Born, 26 Jul 1892. Died, 21 Sep 1957. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Neil Brown Howell, 19 May 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, John L. Gaskin.
    5. Hallie Phillip Brasher.
    6. Ora Nell (Nellie) Brasher. Born, 5 Jul 1898. Died, 27 Oct 1975. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Tigrett, Dyer Co., TN. She married Ernest Holland, 22 Dec 1917.
    7. Infant Son Brasher. Born, Mar 1900. Died, Mar 1900.
    8. Mary Ella Brasher. Born, 4 Jan 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Jackson, Hinds Co., MS. She married Sam D. Mayberry, 10 Sep 1920.
    9. Rosa Brasher. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    10. Myrtle Jane Brasher. Born, 7 Oct 1905. Died, 15 Nov 1987. Burial in City Cem., Yorkville, Gibson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Newbern, Dyer Co., TN. She married Robert Taylor Harris.
    11. Ruby Mabel (Totsy) Brasher. Born, 13 Jul 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Covington, Tipton Co., TN. She married Arnold Lovett, 16 Sep 1926.
    12. Mittie Catharine Brasher. Born, 10 Aug 1911. Resided: 1955, in Hobart, Lake Co., IN. She married, first, Aaron Simrell, 26 Mar 1932. She married, second, William Bell Thompson, 23 Dec 1933.

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47. Walter Jesse[5] Brasher (Philip R., 21). Born, 12 Apr 1871. Died, 15 Mar 1917. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Mary Catherine (Kittie) McMurry, 2 Oct 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1868. Died, 1898. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Clara Ophelia[6] Brasher.
    2. Joseph Phillip (Joe) Brasher.
    3. Gussie Alma Brasher.
    4. Ora Catharine Brasher.
    5. James Oren (Jim) Brasher.

    He married, second, Martha Elizabeth (Bettie) McMurry, 23 Oct 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 29 Sep 1869. Died, 1 Apr 1940. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Martin Earl (Mart) Brasher.
    2. Vada Ellis Brasher.
    3. Infant Son Brasher. Born, 13 Apr 1905. Died, 13 Apr 1905. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN (unmrk).
    4. Walter Kirtley (Curt) Brasher.
    5. Kitty Rebecca Brasher. Born, 27 Aug 1908. Resided: 1956, in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Resided: 1972, in San Diego Co., CA. She married Bea Tilton, 26 Dec 1953.
48. Robert Adylott[5] Brasher (Philip R., 21). Born, 4 Dec 1887. Died, 5 Jun 1955. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Dora M. Christenberry, daughter of George H. Christenberry and Liza A., 11 Jun 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 21 May 1884. Died, 7 Dec 1906. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Georgia Mae[6] Brasher.

    He married, second, Luvina Jewel Ivey, daughter of William Henry (Uncle Billy) Ivey and Mary E. Franks, 28 Nov 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 10 May 1897. Died, 9 Mar 1985. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William Adylott Brasher.
    2. Vernon Eugene Brasher. Born, 14 Apr 1924. Died, 21 Jan 1945, in France. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Margaret Josephin White, daughter of Coy E. White and Clara Tennessee Smith, 14 Nov 1942. "Vernon E. Brasher was killed in action in France on January 21, 1945 during World War II. He was a private with only seven months in the U.S. Army." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 8]

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49. John Walter[5] Brashear (Isaac Elias, 22). Born, 4 Jul 1848. Died, 21 Aug 1875. Burial in Morgan Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Virginia R. Currin, circa 1868. Born, 27 Jul 1848. Died, 25 Jun 1898. Children:

    1. George Walter[6] Brasher.
    2. Ora E. Brasher. Born, 25 Nov 1873. Died, 2 Mar 1965. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married A. E. Brawley, 12 Jan 1888, in Decatur Co., TN.
50. James Monroe[5] Roberts (Houston A., 34). Born, 15 Jan 1855, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Jan 1940, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Gristmill.

    He married Mollie (Mary) Rebecca Davis, daughter of Louis Franklin Davis and Matilda Elizabeth Rushing, 24 Dec 1876, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Aug 1860. Died, 2 Jun 1937. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margarett Elizabeth[6] Roberts.
    2. Bertha A. Roberts. Born, 31 Dec 1879. Died, 19 Jan 1880. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Ada J. Roberts. Born, 24 Dec 1880. Died, 23 Feb 1898. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Alice M. Roberts. Born, 13 Jul 1883. Died, 17 Dec 1909. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. J. Walter Roberts. Born, 4 Dec 1885. Died, 10 Oct 1886. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Oscar Houston Roberts.
    7. Infant Son Roberts. Born, 18 Feb 1890. Died, 18 Feb 1890. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur County, TN.
    8. Bessie Pearl Roberts.
    9. Herbert Green Roberts.
51. Bettie Permelia[5] Roberts (Houston A., 34). Born, 17 Nov 1865. Died, 13 Mar 1896. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Washington Powers, son of Thomas Byers (Tobias) Powers and Sarenta J. Essary, 16 Apr 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Aug 1864. Census: 1870, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Gertrude D.[6] Powers. Born, May 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Exie Powers. Born, Oct 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

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52. Fredona E.[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 25 Dec 1861, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Mar 1901. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Bate (Jim) Edgin, son of Moses Wesley (Wes) Edgin and Mary Haires, 17 Jul 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1878. Died, 1940. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Vester[6] Edgin. Born, 1881. Died, 1919. Burial in Marl Bluff Cem., Henderson Co., TN. He married Nellie West, 18 Dec 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Nolen Edgin.
    3. Raybelle Edgin. She married Jim Bost.
    4. Patria Edgin. She married Roy Volner.
    5. Jesse Edgin. He married Hattie Murphy.
53. Joel Elias (Jack)[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 28 Dec 1866, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Feb 1951. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Bettie Russell, daughter of James Russell and Anthan Malone, 15 Sep 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Mar 1873. Died, 14 Feb 1961. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Avis Fay[6] Brasher.
    2. Ray Elias Brasher. Born, 10 Jan 1907. Died, 3 Nov 1988. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Ruby Lee King, daughter of William King and Mazie Jane Fowler, 18 Apr 1948, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. After marriage, Ray Elias Brasher lived in Peoria, IL. He had three sons: Donald Ray Brasher (26 Jun 1951), Joel Dean Brasher (11 Nov 1953), and Jackie Dale Brasher (12 May 1957). All live in the Peoria area.
54. Phillip Logan[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 20 Jan 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 29 Nov 1962. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    He married Virgie Lee Davidson, daughter of Cicero Hamilton (Jodie) Davidson and Ella Smith, 22 Dec 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Feb 1878. Died, 2 Jan 1969. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Jesse A.[6] Brasher.
    2. Coy H. Brasher.

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55. Minnie A.[5] Brasher (Jesse W., 24). Born, 6 Feb 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1899. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Phillip S. Volner, 26 Dec 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1871. Died, 1957. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Montie[6] Volner.
56. Hannah[5] Brashears (Isaac, 26). Born, circa 1841. Died, before 1886. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married John Joseph Gathings, 27 Dec 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Oct 1829. Died, 4 May 1913. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Pvt Co d 18 regt Tenn Cab Confederate States Army." Children:

    1. Joseph Calvin[6] Gathings.
57. James K. Polk[5] Brashears (John (Esquire), 27). Born, circa 1844. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Matilda. Born, circa 1847. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Laiza R.[6] Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
58. Polly J.[5] Brashears (John (Esquire), 27). Born, circa 1848. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Unknown Morgan. Children:

    1. John[6] Morgan. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Racheal I. Morgan. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. James Anderson Morgan. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
59. Isaac L.[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, Feb 1853. Died, after 1920. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Malissa Ellen Brashears (42), 19 Oct 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John J.[6] Brashear.
    2. William Riley Brashear. Born, Jan 1877. Died, 1951, in Nebo Com., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Ella Butler, 13 Mar 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. An obituary for him appears in the Parsons News Leader on February 2, 1951. The only survivor mentioned is his brother George. The obituary says that he was buried in the Nebo Cemetery.
    3. George H. Brashear. Born, 6 Aug 1877. Died, 14 Apr 1952. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Emma Brashear. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Emily L. Brashear.
    6. Sarah L. Brashear. Born, Jul 1882. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

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60. John E. (Elder)[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, circa 1855. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Ellen Fanning, 12 Mar 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1862. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. George Oliver[6] Brasher.
    2. Ada Brasher. Born, Jun 1882. Died, 1933. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Robert Cecil Brasher.
    4. Jesse Howell Brasher.
    5. Vester E. (Chessley?) Brasher. Born, 11 Nov 1890. Died, 2 May 1924. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Mae Brasher. Born, 1892. Died, 1979. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Noah Brasher. Born, Aug 1895. Died, before 1910. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. William (Willie) R. Brasher. Born, 23 Nov 1897. Died, 16 Nov 1973. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
61. Philip R.[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, 25 Jul 1859, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Nov 1943. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married M. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Averett, daughter of John Averett and Mary J., 7 Mar 1886, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 23 Aug 1865. Died, 29 Sep 1935. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ida A.[6] Brasher.
    2. Wilsie S. Brasher. Born, 1 Jul 1888. Died, 31 Oct 1918. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. The census of 1900 lists his birth date as July 1890. He was killed in World War I. His tombstone notes that he was a Private in Co. G of the 6th Infantry. His serial number was 2873512.
    3. Elsie O. Brasher.
    4. Onie Brasher. Born, 8 Jun 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Fielder Volner, 11 Jan 1911, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. W. Henry Brasher. Born, 16 Dec 1897. Died, 16 Jun 1970. Burial in Parsons Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Crystal Pearl Bawcum, after 1928.
    6. Barney L. Brasher. Born, 5 Feb 1901. Died, 6 Feb 1902. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Earl F. Brasher. Born, 27 Nov 1904. Died, 1 Jan 1970. Burial in Greenwood Cem., Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. He married Mattie O'Neal. An obituary for Earl Brasher does not mention children.

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62. Sarah Elizabeth (Liz)[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, 21 Nov 1859. Died, 19 Dec 1946. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Joseph T. Byrd, son of Joseph Byrd and Temperance Marvin, 21 Aug 1879, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Dec 1852. Died, 7 Oct 1940. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Arthur T.[6] Byrd.
    2. Bertha Byrd.
    3. Chesley H. Byrd. Born, 5 Sep 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 21 Aug 1923. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Mallie Byrd. Born, 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1915. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married John McClure (Mack) Johnson, son of William Thomas Johnson and Malinda Isabel Riggs, 29 Dec 1909, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Earl Olma Byrd.
    6. Marvin E. Byrd. Born, 20 Mar 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 8 Jun 1969. Burial in Woodlawn Maus., Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He married Ludie Quinn, 23 Jun 1929, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Lena Byrd. Born, 17 Feb 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Nov 1915. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Zenoba Byrd. Born in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked).
63. Elentine[5] Brasher (John (Esquire), 27). Born, Nov 1867. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married George F. Gathing, 13 Nov 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Mar 1854. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. John M.[6] Gathing. Born, Apr 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Marion W. Gathing. Born, Apr 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
64. John J.[5] Edwards. Born, circa 1869. Died, before 1960. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Margaret P. (Ludie) Myracle, daughter of William Henry Myracle and Martha Ann Robert. Born, 1869. Died, 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Jones Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Lude is a name given as one of the children of William H. and Martha Myracle in the family sketch which appears in "Families and History of Gibson County, Tennessee to 1989." Children:

    1. Molly[6] Edwards. Born, 24 Feb 1882. Died, 7 Mar 1977. Burial in Jones Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Walter Samuel Gordon.
    2. Roma M. Edwards. Born, 1889. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She never married.
    3. Ruby Edwards. Born, 1895. Resided: 1962, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married A. D. (Ream) Rush. She had no children.
    4. Daughter Edwards. Resided: 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married F. S. Odle.

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65. William Samuel[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, circa 1868. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mary Eliza Stanfill. Born, 26 May 1869. Died, 30 Apr 1930. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Anna May[6] Brasher. Born, Jun 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
66. Anna E.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, 1869. Died, 1947. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married W. S. Hopper, 21 Jul 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Dec 1847. Died, 25 Dec 1918. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Sallie[6] Hopper. Born, 9 Jun 1909. Died, 24 Jun 1909. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Louie Hopper. Born, 26 Nov 1910. Died, 26 Nov 1910. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
67. James A.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, 1872. Died, 1934. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Martha J. Gathing, 23 Jan 1895, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Nov 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 27 Jun 1936. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Arbie May[6] Brasher. Born, 23 Dec 1895. Died, 3 Aug 1939. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charlie M. Currin, 29 Dec 1918, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Virgia A. Brasher. Born, Jun 1899. Died, before 1936. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Barney R. Brasher. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Alberta Shannon, 27 Jan 1930, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Hattie Brasher. Born, circa 1910. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Though listed as daughter in the 1920 censes, this may be the niece Hettie Brasher listed in Martha's obituary in 1936.

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68. Mary C.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, 27 Mar 1874. Died, 25 Aug 1949. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Columbus C. Alford, 5 Apr 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Grady[6] Alford. Born, 1904. Died, 1958. Burial in Liberty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Oma Virgie Clenney, daughter of Jesse Alexander Clenney and Ida Bell McClannahan (McComic).
69. John W.[5] Brasher (Jefferson P., 30). Born, Aug 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Maggie E. Currin, daughter of Unknown Currin and Unknown, 8 Feb 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1882. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Jessie Myrtle[6] Brasher.
    2. Lessy/Sissie (Leslie?) W. Brasher. Born, circa 1906. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. William Dossy Brasher. Born, circa 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Connie N. Brasher. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. J. C. Brasher. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Lela Brasher. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Ray Brasher. Born, circa 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
70. William R. (Willie)[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, 1870. Died, 1948. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mollie C. Wyatt, 8 May 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1874. Died, 1920. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ella D.[6] Brashers. Born, Apr 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Martin Ray Brashers. Born, Jul 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Charley W. Brasher.
    4. Allie Brashers. Born, Jan 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Waverly, Humphreys Co., TN. She married Unknown Gilliam.
    5. William Guy Brasher. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Arbyrd, Dunklin Co., MO.
    6. Lela A. Brasher. Born, circa 1904. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. She married Unknown Phillips.
    7. Coy E. Brasher.
    8. Bertie O. Brasher.
    9. Gladys O. Brasher. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. She married, first, Unknown Miller. She married, second, Earl Petty, 19 Sep 1926, in Henderson Co., TN.
    10. Clara O. Brasher. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. She married Gilbert Douglas, 1 Nov 1928, in Henderson Co., TN.
    11. Louwillie Brasher. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN.

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71. Mary E.[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Felix F. White, son of Isiah F. White and Nancy C., 24 Dec 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Nov 1869. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bula (Beulah?)[6] White. Born, Jul 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Walter White. Born, Jul 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Clara (?) White. Born, Oct 1898. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Nancy White. Born, Feb 1900. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
72. Perry H.[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, circa 1879. Died, 14 Aug 1957. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    He married Della Altom, 29 Jul 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1884. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Joe C.[6] Brasher. Born, circa 1905. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Sally M. Brasher. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Nellie L. Brasher. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Ellis M. Brasher. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Lillie Mae Brasher. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Albert R. Brasher. Born, 23 Dec 1916. Died, 14 Apr 1917. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    7. John B. Brasher. Born, circa 1918. Died in Bemis, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Ruth Alma Brasher.
73. Ellison Clevon[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, 10 Feb 1885. Died, 21 Oct 1925. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Myrtle N. Altom, daughter of Jack Altom, 18 Feb 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1894. Died, 21 Aug 1988, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lois N.[6] Brasher. Born, 1910. Died, 1919. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Martin Burns Brasher.
    3. Nina Sue Brasher.
    4. Mary Magdaline Brasher. Born, 2 Dec 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Mayflower, AR. She married Unknown Vermillio.
    5. Ellison Clevon Brasher. Born, 1922. Resided: 1988, in Keizer, Mississippi Co., AR. Resided: 1996, in Keizer, Mississippi Co., AR. He married Lela Montgomery.
    6. Katie Virginia Brasher. Born, 14 Sep 1924. Resided: 1988, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. She married Leonard Scribner.

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74. Benjamin Martin (Ben)[5] Brasher (Martin V., 31). Born, 4 Jul 1891. Died, 14 Jun 1983. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant.

    He married, first, Hester Vilo Montgomery, daughter of Robert J. Montgomery and Martha A. Walker, 24 Sep 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Feb 1895. Died, 3 Dec 1952, in Dunbar Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Robert Lester (Lek)[6] Brasher.
    2. Hazel Lory Brasher.
    3. Ferris Brasher.
    4. Inez Brasher. Born, 5 Oct 1920. Died, 6 Nov 1920. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Marther Brasher. Born, 6 Feb 1924. Died, 9 Feb 1924. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Infant Son Brasher. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    7. Marles Brasher.

    He married, second, Mary Banks.

75. John Adams[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 27 May 1870. Died, 26 Dec 1954, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Rosa Z. Tucker. License, 28 Jan 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 31 Mar 1870. Died, 31 Jul 1937. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William Grover[6] Brasher.
    2. James Clarence Brasher.
    3. Walter Herbert Brasher.
    4. Solomon Fistus (Sol) Brasher. Born, 1 Jun 1899. Died, 26 Sep 1975. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. He married Delia Ivey, daughter of John Walter Ivey and Ora Ella Moore, after 1920.
    5. Ora Ester Brasher.
    6. Myrtle Clyde Brasher. Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Tamms, Alexander Co., IL. She married Rafael Dodd.
    7. John Leland Brasher.

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76. James Martin[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 23 Aug 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Jul 1949. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Gibson Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant.

    He married Cora Gammon, 18 Oct 1896, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 23 Nov 1873. Died, 10 Mar 1941. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bonnie T.[6] Brasher. Born, 7 Sep 1897. Died, 17 Feb 1916. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Bonnie Brasher is said to have died of a nasal infection which the doctor misdiagnosed as blood poisoning.
    2. Infant Brasher. Born, 17 Jul 1899. Died, 17 Jul 1899.
    3. Lucille Brasher.
    4. Mildred Brasher.
    5. James Martin Brasher.
77. William Walter[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, circa 1875. Resided: 1954, in Ridgely, Lake Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Wayne Co., TN. Children of Walter Brasher as listed by Charles brashear of san Diego, CA, are Lois, Ernest, Cleo, and Beatrice.

    He married Willie K. Tomlinson, 23 Dec 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1890. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charles L./C.[6] Brasher. Born, circa 1908. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN.
    2. Earnest G. Brasher. Born, circa 1913. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN.
    3. Hobert C. Brasher. Born, circa 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Addie B. Brasher. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Lake Co., TN.
78. Thomas H.[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 13 Oct 1880. Died, 25 Jan 1962, in Scotts Hill, TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Merchant.

    He married Bertha L. Davidson, daughter of Cicero Hamilton (Jodie) Davidson and Ella Smith, 30 Jun 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Feb 1884. Died, 26 Jul 1979. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Irene[6] Brasher.

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79. Riley Arthur[5] Brasher (William Riley, 32). Born, 17 Jul 1885. Died, 4 Feb 1967. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Saltillo, Hardin Co., TN. Much of Wiley Arthur Brasher's family seems to have moved to Hardin Co., TN.

    He married, first, Bertha Mae Tucker, 29 May 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1884. Died, 1905. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Liddie Mae[6] Brasher.

    He married, second, Fronie/Fannie Lee, 23 Nov 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Apr 1924. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Woodrow Arthur Brasher. Born, 2 Sep 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Rachael Pusser.
    2. Thomas C. Riley Brasher. Born, 16 Nov 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1937, in Hardin Co., TN. He married Sadie Marie Downs. Thomas Brasher served in the Army with the 13th Engineer Combat Battalion in the pacific during World War II.
    3. Haywood Paul Brasher. Born, 12 Mar 1917. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Lorene Pryor, 2 Aug 1940.
    4. Ruple Agnes Brasher. Born, 6 Oct 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Charles Arvil Jarrett, 31 Dec 1939.
    5. Mezina Brasher. Born, 18 Feb 1920. She married, first, Vester Bishop, 30 Oct 1937. She married, second, Unknown Andrews. She married, third, Splurgeon Wesley Jordan.
    6. Roberta Brasher. Born, 19 Jul 1922.
    7. Blanco Brasher. Born, 11 Feb 1924. Died, 16 Feb 1924. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. He married, third, Mary J. Thompson, 3 Apr 1926. Born, 24 Oct 1906. Died, 18 Jan 1962. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:
    8. Macon Brasher. Born, 3 Jan 1927. He married, first, Betty Sue Warbritton. He married, second, Berniece Joyner, 27 Aug 1960, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. Nathan Hoyt Brasher. Born, 26 Sep 1928. Died, 8 Oct 1982. He married Jean Thompson.

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80. William C.[5] Brashears (John L., 33). Born, Apr 1853. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mary. Born, 8 Nov 1866. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William W.[6] Brashear. Born, 20 Aug 1887. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Grover J. Brashear. Born, 6 Sep 1889. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Elma E. Brashear. Born, 18 Jan 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. John E. Brashear. Born, 27 Apr 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Nelson W. Brashear. Born, 10 Jul 1895. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Tilda E. Brashear. Born, 23 Feb 1899. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
81. Mary Elizabeth[6] Adkisson. Born, 18 Jun 1843, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 20 Feb 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Thomas Newton Aaron. Born, 28 Sep 1837, in TN. Died, 23 Dec 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker on his grave notes "Co A 51 Tenn. Inf. C.S.A." Children:

    1. John T.[7] Aaron. Born, circa 1869.
    2. William Absolom Aaron.
    3. Rosa T. Aaron. Born, circa 1872.
    4. James Fletcher Aaron.
    5. Samuel Franklin Aaron.
82. Isaac Samuel[6] Adkisson. Born, 12 Dec 1845, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Oct 1925, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Mary (Keeton?). Born, 30 Nov 1845. Died, 17 Jan 1889. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margarett K.[7] Adkisson. Born, 2 Jun 1868. Died, 10 Sep 1868. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Nancy E. Adkisson. Born, 12 Apr 1870. Died, 4 Apr 1890. Burial in Pleasant hill C., Decatur Co., TN. She married W. R. Keeton, 2 Sep 1888, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Mary F. Adkisson. Born, 28 Dec 1871. Died, 4 Oct 1887. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Samuel D. Adkisson. Born, 5 Jun 1873. Died, 5 Mar 1874. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Ada Boggon, 16 Oct 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Jun 1859. Died, 25 Aug 1916. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, third, Sarah Emily Keeton, 27 Oct 1918, in Decatur Co., TN.

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83. Absalon (App) Lefat[6] Adkisson. Born, 17 Jun 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 2 Dec 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Tennessee B. (Tennie) Maclin, 1 Aug 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Sarah F.[7] Adkisson. Born, 18 Sep 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Sep 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Lillie Adkisson. Born, 18 Aug 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 Aug 1905. Burial in Pleasant Hill Ce, Decatur Co., TN. She married Lindsey S. Yarbro, son of Lorenzo Dow (Ranz) Yarbro and Eliza Tole. License, 19 Jan 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Tishie Middleton, 5 Sep 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Sep 1870. Died, 31 May 1945, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Emily Clara Adkisson. Born, 5 Sep 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Oct 1893, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Murry Felt Adkisson.
    3. Albert Leslie Adkisson. Born, 20 Oct 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Mar 1992.
84. Joseph S.[6] Brashears (John L., 36). Born, circa 1845. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Amanda C. Born, circa 1845. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Martha E.[7] Brasher. Born, circa 1869. Died, before 1880. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Eliza E. Brasher. Born, circa 1872. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Cora E. Brasher. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
85. Blise Birdy[6] Brasher (Abraham D., 37). Born, 10 Jul 1887, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Mar 1964, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: after 1890, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Railroad. At the time of his death, B. B. Brasher was living at 830 Lambuth in Jackson, Tennessee. He was a member of First Methodist Church. An obituary does not list surviving brothers or sisters.

    He married Lucy Williams, 28 Feb 1912. Born, 3 Jul 1888, in Madison Co., TN. Died, 27 Jan 1980, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Children:

    1. Rebecca Frances[7] Brasher.

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86. James Z.[6] Western. Born, 16 May 1855. Died, 4 May 1904. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sophrona/Lerona Barber, 30 Sep 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1858. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lura E.[7] Western. Born, circa 1879. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Ada Western. Born, 13 Jul 1880. Died, 15 Nov 1881. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. William Dave Western.
    4. Winney Western. Born, 16 Jul 1890. Died, 12 Sep 1890. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Pearlie F. Western. Born, 1 Jan 1893. Died, 7 Mar 1893. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
87. John J.[6] Brashear (Isaac L., 59). Born, Aug 1874. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married A. Catherine Poor, daughter of John Poor and Jane Renfro, 2 Mar 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Jul 1874. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Albert F.[7] Brashers. Born, Oct 1899. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
88. Emily L.[6] Brashear (Isaac L., 59). Born, 1 Oct 1879. Died, 5 Mar 1911. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Dave Western (145).

89. Charlie Benjamin[6] Brasher (Willie A., 46). Born, 5 Oct 1886. Died, 17 Feb 1966. Burial in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1955, in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co., TX. Charlie Ben Brasher deserted his first wife and two children.

    He married, first, Mary Ella Adair, daughter of George W. Adair and Mary C. Shipman, 22 Oct 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Apr 1883. Died, 1 Feb 1969. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Vera Jane[7] Brasher.
    2. George William Brasher.

    He married, second, Hallie Tharp.

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90. Hallie Phillip[6] Brasher (Willie A., 46). Born, 6 Dec 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 26 Oct 1959, in Baton Rouge, E. Baton Rouge P, LA. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1930, in Dyer Co., TN. Resided: after 1939, in LA. An obituary for him does not list children.

    He married Helen Lee Eldrige (also Aldrich), 22 Jun 1918. Born, 1897. Died, Nov 1981. Children:

    1. Alice Jean[7] Brashear. Born, circa 1921. Died, 8 Aug 1921. Burial in Ebenezer Cem., Madison Co., TN.
91. Clara Ophelia[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 8 Dec 1888. Died, 1968. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, Charlie Edgar Sewell, son of Henry Andrew Sewell and Sarah Ann Briley, 3 Oct 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Apr 1887. Died, 15 Jul 1950. Burial in Calvert City, Marshall Co., KY. Children:

    1. Edgar Frank[7] Sewell. Born, 27 Mar 1909. Died, 16 Aug 1944. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Edgar Frank Sewell died in World War II. The military marker at his grave reads "Tennessee PFC Armd Regt World War II." "Pvt. Edgar Frank Sewell was killed in action during a World War II battle in France on August 16, 1944. "He was born and reared in Decatur County." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 6]

    She married, second, Jess Young. Born, 1875. Died, 27 Mar 1934.

    She married, third, Perry Henry Butler, son of Austin M. Butler and M. Alice Ivey, 8 May 1953. Born, 28 Dec 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Nov 1965. Burial in Red House Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Perry Henry Butler was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. An obituary for him does not list children.

92. Joseph Phillip (Joe)[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 4 Jan 1891. Died, 24 Jul 1956. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cattle/Farmer. "Joe Phillip Brasher served in the Army in Worls War I." ["Paths to Freedon," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 2]

    He married, first, Viola Pearl Young, daughter of James Martin Young and Emma Mae West, 26 Mar 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, circa 1921. Born, 20 Jan 1900. Died, 13 Aug 1978. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Troy[7] Brasher. Born, 3 Jan 1919. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Clara Mae Kelley, daughter of Robert (Bob) Lewis Kelley and Maggie Ella Mayo, 2 May 1936. He married, second, Hazel Louise Laster, daughter of Robert L. (Bob) Laster and Maude M. Hays, 15 Nov 1989, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Edna Ada Hutson, daughter of Charles Andrew Hutson and Jennie Burns, 2 Jul 1921. Born, 8 Jul 1900. Died, 27 Jun 1980. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Herschel Andrew Brasher.
    2. Joseph Loys Brasher.
    3. Mildred Irene Brasher. Born, 14 Aug 1926. Died, 25 Aug 1926. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Dorothy Marie Brasher.
    5. Leroy Brasher.
    6. Walter Eugene Brasher.
    7. Martha Ann Brasher.
    8. Kenneth Ray Brasher. Born, 24 Nov 1937. Died, 26 Jan 1957, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Kenneth Ray Brasher drowned at Perryville. He was a member of Perryville Baptist Church.

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93. Gussie Alma[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 23 Nov 1892. Died, 12 Apr 1979. Burial in Oak Hill Mem. P., Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Resided: 1956, in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Thomas (Tom) Thweatt, son of Paton L. Thweatt and Harriett M. Yarbro, 16 Mar 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 26 Oct 1891. Died, 7 Jul 1983. Burial in Oak Hill Mem. P., Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. Children:

    1. Dannie Marie[7] Thweatt. Born, 12 Nov 1917. She married William Authur Brady, 14 Jan 1939.
    2. William James Thweatt. Born, 17 Aug 1919. He married Bernice Marie Madron, 14 Jan 1939.
    3. Walter Forrest Thweatt. Born, 27 Jun 1921. Died, 6 Nov 1974. He married Gertrude Bull, 1 Jun 1940.
    4. Lorene Adeline Thweatt. Born, 15 Aug 1922. She married Glen Barker, 30 Jun 1940.
    5. Henry Lee Thweatt. Born, 12 May 1924. He married Velma Roberta Edwards.
    6. Eugene Thomas Thweatt. Born, 12 Jul 1926. He married Melba Rogers, 23 Dec 1944. Divorce, Feb 1976.
94. Ora Catharine[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 13 Nov 1894. Died, 29 Dec 1986. Burial in Sweet Lips Cem., Chester Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Calvin Crasfience Reddin, 22 Jun 1919. Born, 2 Apr 1898. Died, 5 Sep 1965. Burial in Sweet Lips Cem., Chester Co., TN. Children:

    1. Odis Charles[7] Reddin. Born, 30 Jun 1920. Died, 10 Dec 1950. He married Jewel Knott, circa 1946.
    2. Martha Louise Reddin. Born, 20 Aug 1922. She married Fred W. Smith.
    3. William Arvin Reddin. Born, 12 Oct 1923. Died, 2 Apr 1960. He married Flora Mary, 1950.
    4. Kenneth Ray Reddin. Born, 16 Jul 1925. He married Gracie.
    5. Gracie Lee Reddin. Born, 28 Mar 1927. She married Grady Sims, 30 May 1945.
    6. Eugene Reddin. Born, 21 May 1929. He married Clara Murphy, 31 Jul 1949.
    7. Johnny Edward Reddin. Born, 20 Jan 1932.
    8. Betty Joe Reddin. Born, 9 Sep 1934. She married Floyd Williams, 1950.

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95. James Oren (Jim)[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 2 Dec 1897. Died, 21 Feb 1956. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. "James Oren Brasher served as an Army private in Germany during World War I. He was discharged December 3, 1918." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 2]

    He married Ruby Lee Reaves, daughter of John Benjamin Reaves and Mura Alice Graham, 10 Oct 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Jul 1900. Died, 13 Jul 1945. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Walter Jesse (Jub)[7] Brasher.
    2. Benjamin Franklin (Ben) Brasher.
    3. Ralph Craig (Rooter) Brasher.
    4. James Howard (Jimmy) (Zee) Brasher.
    5. Gene Robert Brasher.
96. Martin Earl (Mart)[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 9 Nov 1900. Died, 4 Feb 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Flora Lena Parish, daughter of Mitchell M. Parish and Onie M., 18 Oct 1934, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Aug 1909. Died, 2 Feb 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Willie Earl[7] Brasher.
    2. Paul Dean Brasher. Born, 3 Jul 1936. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Lounell Douglas Meggs, 22 Dec 1973, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Lena Sue Brasher. Born, 25 Sep 1937. Resided: 1990, in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA. She married Clarence Donald Davis, 15 Jun 1957.
    4. Betty Margaret Brasher. Born, 6 Oct 1943. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Preston Parker, 29 Jul 1961. Divorce, 24 Feb 1977. She married, second, Irie L. Brown, son of Alvis Brown and Med Fost (Meddie) White, 22 Sep 1977, in Decatur Co., TN.
97. Vada Ellis[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 8 Jul 1903. Died, 24 Mar 1979. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Bemis, Madison Co., TN.

    She married Walter Lawson Tucker, 28 Sep 1928. Born, 11 Aug 1892. Died, 5 Jun 1937. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Geneva Mae[7] Tucker.
    2. Mildred Joy Tucker.
    3. Walter Lawson Tucker.
    4. Elizabeth Jane Tucker.

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98. Walter Kirtley (Curt)[6] Brasher (Walter Jesse, 47). Born, 25 Feb 1906. Died, 20 May 1975. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Mentha Lee Rhodes. Born, 11 Sep 1904. Died, 22 May 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Sardis Ridge C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cafe Owner. Children:

    1. Orlean[7] Brasher. Resided: 1990, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Phipps.
    2. Evelyn Brasher. Resided: 1990, in Franklinton, Washington Co., LA. She married Corkern.
99. Georgia Mae[6] Brasher (Robert Adylott, 48). Born, 16 Jun 1906. Died, 28 Oct 1936. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Georgia Mae Brasher was raised by her paternal grandmother.

    She married Martin Samuel Pratt, son of William Franklin (Bill) Pratt and Sarah M. (Sallie) Turnbow, 22 May 1926. Born, 3 Nov 1906. Children:

    1. James Paul[7] Pratt. Born, 6 Feb 1927. He married Barbara Welshona, 17 Aug 1946.
    2. Bobbie Sue Pratt. Born, 28 Oct 1936. She married Billy Wayne Priddy, 4 Jul 1958.
100. William Adylott[6] Brasher (Robert Adylott, 48). Born, 5 Oct 1919. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. "William A. Brasher served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. He was ranked a carpenter's mate, first class, and served 3 years and one month." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 31 July 1991, p. 9]

     He married Helen Maxine Vise, daughter of John Wesley Vise and Maggie Luna White, 26 Nov 1938, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 May 1922. Children:

     1. Larry Bubbie[7] Brasher.
     2. Linda Diane Brasher. Born, 6 Feb 1947. Resided: 1991, in Mandeville, Le Tammany Par., LA. Occupation: Pharmacist.
101. George Walter[6] Brasher (John Walter, 49). Born, 28 Jul 1871. Died, 25 Jun 1942. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Physician.

     He married, first, Arbie Ann Bright, daughter of George W. Bright and Mahala Brigance, 13 Mar 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 19 Dec 1874. Died, 2 Feb 1920. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jetty[7] Brasher.
     2. Phelan Bright Brasher.
     3. Roberta Brasher.
     4. Mattie Brasher. Born, 22 Mar 1905. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married William P. Deitz.
     5. Joe Brasher. Born, 5 Nov 1907. Died, 28 Nov 1908. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     6. Anna Fay Brasher. Born, 7 May 1909. Died, 29 Oct 1912. Burial in Wesson's Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
     7. George Walter Brasher.

     He married, second, Irene Foote. Born, 2 Mar 1885. Died, 4 Oct 1960, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Hollywood Cem., Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Nurse. Irene Foote Brasher was the first public health nurse in Madison County. She first moved to Madison County in 1921 but lived in Hollywood, california, for several years before returning to Jackson about 1957.

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102. Margarett Elizabeth[6] Roberts (James Monroe, 50). Born, 23 Dec 1877. Died, 25 Mar 1901. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     She married James Milton (Dunn) Rushing, son of William Franklin Rushing and Sarah Ann Powers, 30 Mar 1897. Born, 30 Sep 1877. Died, 21 Dec 1967. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1967, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. James M. Rushing was the adopted son of William Franklin Rushing and Sarah Ann Powers. Children:

     1. Bertha Ada[7] Rushing.
103. Oscar Houston[6] Roberts (James Monroe, 50). Born, 15 Aug 1887, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Jan 1977, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Lexington Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1975, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Connie E. King, 14 Feb 1925. Born, 27 Aug 1901. Died, 26 Aug 1991. Children:

     1. Rose Marie[7] Roberts. She married Joel O'Brien.
104. Bessie Pearl[6] Roberts (James Monroe, 50). Born, 26 Jan 1891. Died, 30 May 1977. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant.

     She married Reuben Wesley (R.W./Wes) White, son of John Marion White and Luvena Myracle, 28 Mar 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 24 Apr 1886. Died, 23 Jul 1974. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Merchant. Children:

     1. Grapelle[7] White. Born, 1910. Died, 1913. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Robert Wesley (Bob) White.
     3. Graydon White. Born, 1913. Died, 1918. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     4. James W. White. Born, 27 Jun 1919. Died, 29 Jun 1919. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     5. Infant Son White. Born, 19 Apr 1922. Died, 20 Apr 1922. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     6. Houston R. White. Born, 1923. Died, 1924. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
105. Herbert Green[6] Roberts (James Monroe, 50). Born, 5 May 1895. Died, 3 Aug 1987. Burial in City Cem., Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.

     He married Nettie Maude Welch, daughter of Patrick Henry Welch and Nannie E. Garrett, 1 Jun 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Jun 1900. Children:

     1. Pat[7] Roberts.
     2. Shirley Roberts.
     3. Peggy Roberts.

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106. Nolen[6] 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:

     1. Arbie N.[7] Edgin. Born, 13 Jan 1904. Died, 21 Feb 1904. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
     2. Letha M. Edgin. Born, 22 Sep 1906. Died, 10 Jul 1908. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
     3. Voyd M. Edgin.
107. Avis Fay[6] Brasher (Joel Elias (Jack), 53). 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:

     1. Margaret Vernell[7] Alexander. Born, 15 Dec 1920. She married Urbin N. Littrell.
     2. Chester Lee Alexander.
     3. Thomas Bufford Alexander. Born, 15 Jan 1927. He married Helen Whitmore.
     4. Billy Wayne Alexander. Born, 5 Sep 1931. He married Imogene Ross.
     5. Bobby Lee Alexander. Born, 21 Jun 1934. He married Linda Marie Berry.
108. Jesse A.[6] Brasher (Phillip Logan, 54). 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:

     1. Melba Kathleen[7] Brasher.
     2. Jesse Glynn Brasher.
     3. Benny Raymond Brasher. Born, 4 Jan 1930. Resided: 1991, in Lincoln, NE.
109. Coy H.[6] Brasher (Phillip Logan, 54). 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, daughter of John A. Bagby and Maggie Thompson, 25 Aug 1918, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 15 Jun 1902. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Inez[7] 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:

     1. Frieda Gail Brasher. Born, 7 Apr 1946. She married Donald Gillam.
     2. Logan Brasher.
     3. Marvin Brasher. He married Doris Ann Meek, 23 Jun 1977, in Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Sharon Brasher. Born, 2 Feb 1952.

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110. Montie[6] 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:

     1. Mary Alice[7] Goff.
     2. 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.
     3. 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.
111. Joseph Calvin[6] Gathings. Born, 5 Jul 1882. Died, 9 Dec 1952, in Crawford Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Leora Currin, daughter of Unknown Currin and Unknown, 17 Oct 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Dec 1882. Died, 7 Jan 1971. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

     1. Bertha[7] Gathings.
     2. Pearl Lee Gathings.
     3. Vallar Gathings.
     4. Dorothy Gathings. Resided: 1952, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1987, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Spain.
112. George Oliver[6] Brasher (John E. (Elder), 60). Born, 6 Dec 1880. Died, 26 Dec 1958, in Largo Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Blacksmith.

     He married Mallie Jane Lacy, daughter of Isaac Thomas Lacy and Martha Ann (Mattie) Jones, 10 Feb 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Sep 1883. Died, 12 Dec 1968. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1932, in Largo, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Annie Pearl[7] Brasher.
     2. Ollie Mae Brasher.

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113. Robert Cecil[6] Brasher (John E. (Elder), 60). Born, 27 Jan 1885, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Nov 1966, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Grocer/Merchant.

     He married, first, Martha Maxie Montgomery, daughter of Robert J. Montgomery and Martha A. Walker, 11 Sep 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 22 Apr 1887. Died, 7 Apr 1947. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Clint P.[7] Brasher. Born, 8 Mar 1913. Census: 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. He married Lillie A. Montgomery, daughter of Buel Achilee Montgomery and Clara A. Wyatt, 19 Sep 1931.
     2. Ray Herbert Brasher.
     3. Martha Reba Brasher.
     4. Ennis R. Brasher. Born, 3 May 1921. Died, 21 Mar 1983, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Laborer. He married Mildred Patterson (also Thomas). A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tec 5 US Army World War II." An obituary in the Parsons News Leader does not mention any children.
     5. Weldon Fate Brasher.

     He married, second, Quinnie Teague, daughter of Charlie F. Teague and Eva Mae (Mamie) Houston, after 1947. Born, 15 Jul 1907, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 14 May 1971, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Crowell Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1965, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.

114. Jesse Howell[6] Brasher (John E. (Elder), 60). Born, 25 Oct 1887. Died, 6 Feb 1965. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

     He married Demess Tuten, daughter of George W. Tuten and Isabelle Patterson, 16 Jan 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1890. Died, 1935. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Grady Elder[7] Brasher.
     2. Elvin Howell (Ebb) Brasher.
     3. Nettie Belle Brasher.
     4. Woodrow Brasher. Born, 1912. Died, 1914. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     5. Grapel Pauline Brasher.
     6. George Cleo Brasher.
     7. Leo Brasher. Born, 1922. Died, 1922. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     8. Glenn Brasher.
     9. Lillian Lavon Brasher. Born, 24 Dec 1925. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married J. C. (Jake) Ethridge, 23 Aug 1946, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS.
     10. Jesse Lemorse Brasher.
     11. Alpha Omega Brasher.
     12. Betty Demess (Dee) Brasher.

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115. Ida A.[6] Brasher (Philip R., 61). Born, 13 Jan 1887. Died, 2 Feb 1966. Birth(2): Jan 1888. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married William D. Blackstock, son of George T. Blackstock and Mary E. Currin, 19 Jan 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 Jun 1885. Died, 2 Sep 1959. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Oval E.[7] Blackstock. Born, 19 Oct 1911. Died, 28 Sep 1959. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
116. Elsie O.[6] Brasher (Philip R., 61). Born, 7 Oct 1890. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN.

     He married Euda Rogers, 5 Nov 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Willie Sue[7] Brasher. Born, 14 May 1914.
     2. Paul W. Brasher. Born, 27 Nov 1917.
     3. Maxine Brasher. Born, 24 Jun 1924.
     4. Philip Mackare Brasher. Born, 3 Oct 1930.
     5. Ilma Lee Brasher. Born, 25 Jun 1942.
117. Arthur T.[6] Byrd. Born, 6 Jul 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Sep 1974. Burial in Rose Hill Cem., Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

     He married M. Ella Harris, 30 Jan 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1951. Burial in Rose Hill Cem., Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Albert[7] Byrd. Born, 10 Apr 1915. Died, 20 Jul 1917. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Elbert Byrd. Born, 1920.
     3. Lizzie Byrd. Born, 30 Apr 1922. Died, 10 Aug 1922. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Irlby Byrd. She married Harold Sappington.
     5. Ottis Byrd. Died, Sep 1973. Burial in Rose Hill Cem., Humboldt, Gibson Co., TN. He married Remelle Thomas.
     6. Lenois Byrd.
     7. Elois Byrd.
118. Bertha[6] Byrd. Born, 27 Jan 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 11 May 1925. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Charlie F. Brewer, son of Josiah Brewer and Martha, 20 Jan 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 4 Aug 1878, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Apr 1953, in Metropolis, Massac Co., IL. Burial in Prospect Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

     1. Aubrey[7] Brewer. Born, 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1953, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Printer. He married Donna Reaves.
     2. Infant Son Brewer. Born, 28 Sep 1907. Died, 28 Sep 1907. Burial in Brewer Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Naomie Lea Brewer.

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119. Earl Olma[6] Byrd. Born, 10 Jul 1898, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Ellen Gibson, 16 Nov 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. C. Ray[7] Byrd. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. He married Faye Gilbert, daughter of William Clayborn Gilbert and Girtha Mae Tolley, 1946.
     2. Dorothy Vernon Byrd.
     3. Carmie Byrd. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Cagle.
120. Jessie Myrtle[6] Brasher (John W., 69). Born, circa 1904. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married G. D. Roberts. Children:

     1. Unknown Son[7] Roberts. Born, 19 Mar 1932, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.
121. Charley W.[6] Brasher (William R. (Willie), 70). Born, 11 Jan 1898. Died, 7 Oct 1972. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Sophronia Belle Grissom, 13 Feb 1921. Born, 15 Feb 1903. Died, 24 Mar 1983. Burial in Center Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Earl[7] Brasher. Resided: 1972, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Hazel Ann Goff, daughter of Lester Franklin Goff and Minnie Taylor Minton.
     2. Arnell Brasher. Resided: 1972, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
     3. Helen Brasher. Resided: 1972, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Elgin Beecham.
122. Coy E.[6] Brasher (William R. (Willie), 70). Born, circa 1905. Died, 1971. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

     He married Unknown. Children:

     1. Brenda[7] Brasher. Resided: 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married O'Brien.
     2. Linda Brasher. Resided: 1971, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Spence.
123. Bertie O.[6] Brasher (William R. (Willie), 70). Born, circa 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Jesse Gresham/Grisson, 20 Apr 1922, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Unknown Daughter[7] Grisson. Born, 20 Nov 1935, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN.

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124. Martin Burns[6] Brasher (Ellison Clevon, 73). Born, 10 Jan 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Jan 1996, in Groveland, Lake Co., FL. Burial in Memorial Gard., Leesburg, Lake Co., FL. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: after 1961, in Groveland, Lake Co., FL. Occupation: Roads.

     He married Reba Dees, 15 Aug 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Mascotte, Lake Co., FL. Children:

     1. Jerry[7] Brasher. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
     2. Jerrell Brasher. Resided: 1996, in Leesburg, Lake Co., FL.
     3. Randy Brasher. Resided: 1996, in Mascotte.
     4. Linda Brasher. Resided: 1996, in Mascotte. She married Unknown Carter.
125. Nina Sue[6] Brasher (Ellison Clevon, 73). Born, 17 Jul 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Patrick Weldon Welch, son of Patrick Henry Welch and Nannie E. Garrett, 26 Apr 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1906. Died, 1987. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:

     1. Infant[7] Welch. Born, 1936. Died, 1936. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Franklin Weldon (Frank) Welch.
     3. Dicky Ray Welch.
     4. Doris Sue Welch.
126. Robert Lester (Lek)[6] Brasher (Benjamin Martin (Ben), 74). Born, 13 Dec 1912. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Grapel Patterson, daughter of Vester Patterson and Margaret/Kitty Montgomery. Resided: 1991, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Imalie[7] Brasher.
     2. Robert Lynn Brasher.
127. Hazel Lory[6] Brasher (Benjamin Martin (Ben), 74). Born, 27 Oct 1914. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Loyd/Finis Patterson, son of William Carroll Patterson and Minerva McKenzie. Born, 31 Jan 1911. Died, 1984. Burial in Red Walnut Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Larry[7] Patterson.
     2. Joyce Patterson.
     3. Patty Patterson.
     4. Bennie Lou Patterson.

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128. Ferris[6] Brasher (Benjamin Martin (Ben), 74). Born, 29 Aug 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Henderson, Chester Co., TN.

     He married Marie Clark, daughter of Thomas J. Clark and Ora O'Neal. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

     1. Bettie[7] Brasher.
129. Marles[6] Brasher (Benjamin Martin (Ben), 74). Born, 1925. Died, 1981. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Jettie Funderburk, daughter of Arbon Funderburk and Mandy Cordle. Born, 1936. Resided: 1958, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Marlene[7] Brasher. Died, 4 Jul 1974. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
130. William Grover[6] Brasher (John Adams, 75). Born, 3 Nov 1888. Died, 18 Nov 1918. Burial in Lafferty Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.

     He married May Thomison. Children:

     1. Festus Clyde (Fess)[7] Brasher. Born, 11 Jun 1913. Resided in Erin, Houston Co., TN. He married Reapel (Polly) Phillips, 23 Dec 1937, in Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Flora (?) Brasher.
     3. Louise (?) Brasher.
131. James Clarence[6] Brasher (John Adams, 75). Born, 19 Oct 1891, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Apr 1980. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: DentalTechnician. A military marker used as a footstone for his grave notes that he served in the Army in World War I. He may be the Clarence Brasher who married Cora Dixon in March 1972.

     He married, first, Nancy Alice Moody, 25 May 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1895. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. David[7] Brasher. Born, circa 1909. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, second, Ida Smith. Born, 10 Apr 1900. Died, 2 Sep 1969, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Mamie Mexine Brasher. Born, 3 Mar 1920. Resided: 1969, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1997, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. She married Rayburn Lippford. In 1980 she was listed as living in Davidson, Genesee Co., MI.
     2. Jeanetta Maxine Brasher.
     3. Lona Maylene Brasher. Born, 25 May 1924. Resided: 1969, in Mt. Morris, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1997, in Lobelville, Perry Co., TN. She married Jim Witt.
     4. James Clarence (Jim) Brasher. Born, 13 Oct 1926. Resided: 1969, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1997, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. He married Helen Blanship.
     5. Dorothy Iona Brasher. Born, 5 Feb 1937. Resided: 1969, in Flint, Genesee Co., MI. Resided: 1997, in Burton, Genesee Co., MI. She married, first, Tom Linson. She married, second, Jon Greegson. She married, third, Unknown Grahn.

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132. Walter Herbert[6] Brasher (John Adams, 75). Born, 5 Nov 1895. Died, 29 Apr 1978, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1954, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Timber. W. Herb Brasher served in the Army as a private during World War I.

     He married Pearl Ivey, daughter of John W. Ivey and Dora E. Yarbro. Born, 9 Nov 1901. Died, 29 Apr 1978, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1976, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. James Malcolm[7] Brasher.
     2. J. W. Brasher.
     3. Martha Marjorie Brasher. Born, 26 Dec 1926. Resided: 1984, in Fairview, Collin Co., TX. She married James Elvin Laster.
     4. Helen Virginia Brasher.
     5. Robert Lee Brasher.
133. Ora Ester[6] Brasher (John Adams, 75). Born, 1902. Died, 1945. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Charles F. (Charlie) Thompson, son of J. W. Thompson and Mohaley E. Wyatt, 25 Apr 1919, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 24 Jan 1996, in Linden, Perry Co., TN?. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Hohenwald, Lewis Co., TN. Occupation: Well Digger. Children:

     1. Ruth[7] Thompson.
     2. Infant Thompson. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Delphia Thompson.
     4. Infant Son Thompson. Born, 1929. Died, 1929. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     5. Infant Daughter Thompson. Born, 1929. Died, 1929. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     6. Millard Paul Thompson. Born, 1931. Died, 1964. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     7. Grapel Thompson. Died, before 1997. She married Unknown Riggs.
134. John Leland[6] Brasher (John Adams, 75). Born, circa 1910. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

     He married Udie Taylor. Children:

     1. Virginia[7] Brasher.
     2. Dorothy L. Brasher.
     3. John Leland Brasher.
     4. Betty Carol Brasher.

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135. Lucille[6] Brasher (James Martin, 76). Born, 18 Jun 1901. Died, 26 Aug 1953. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN.

     She married James Ialy Austin, son of James M. Austin and Cynthia Turner. Born, 24 Sep 1897. Died, 29 Nov 1966. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. James M.[7] Austin. Born, Jan 1931. Died, 1967. Occupation: Physician.
     2. Donald P. Austin. Born, Jun 1934. Resided in Tampa, Hillsboro Co., FL. Occupation: Dentist.
136. Mildred[6] Brasher (James Martin, 76). Born, 11 Sep 1909. Resided: circa 1972, in CA. Resided: 1995, in Hayward, CA.

     She married Boyd Patterson, son of William Carroll Patterson and Minerva McKenzie. Died, 1979. Children:

     1. Mary Boyd[7] Patterson. Born, 11 Apr 1932. Birth(2): 10 Apr 1932, in Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN.
     2. Doris Imogene Patterson. Born, 23 Sep 1935. She married Richard Rasmussen.
     3. Bonnie Louise Patterson. Born, 1 Nov 1939. She married Robert Lee Fuller.
     4. Alma Nathalia Patterson. Born, 30 Nov 1941. She married, first, Ronald Eugene Irby, 1958. She married, second, Richard Roy Hoke, 1967.
137. James Martin[6] Brasher (James Martin, 76). Born, 19 May 1913, in Scotts Hill, TN. Died, 14 Nov 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Mech. Engineer. James M. Brasher owned a business which manufactured farm implements, truck bodies, and cotton trailers. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of Scotts Hill Church of Christ.

     He married Marjorie Barnette, 27 Feb 1942, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Born, 8 Jan 1911. Died, 1990. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. James Martin[7] Brasher. Born, 19 Jul 1943. Resided: 1990, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.
     2. Infant Son Brasher, stillborn. Born, 7 May 1945. Died, 7 May 1945. Burial in G. Holmes Cem., Henderson Co., TN.

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138. Irene[6] Brasher (Thomas H., 78). Born, 1 Apr 1913. Died, 29 Feb 1964. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     She married Evan Wicker. Born, 17 May 1908. Died, 30 Mar 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Timber. Children:

     1. Thomas Lee[7] Wicker. Died, before 1997. He married Dorla Bee Hanna.
     2. Grady H. Wicker.
     3. Edward Wicker. Resided: 1997, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Evelyn Parker.
     4. Mack Wicker.
139. Liddie Mae[6] Brasher (Riley Arthur, 79). Born, 4 Mar 1905. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Carl P. Evans. Children:

     1. Murrell[7] Evans. Born, 20 Jan 1923.
     2. Margie Evans.
     3. Lucille Evans.
     4. Earl Evans.
     5. Francis Evans.
     6. Pat Evans.
     7. Carl Evans.
     8. Freddie Evans.
     9. Freida Evans.
140. William Absolom[7] Aaron. Born, 20 Jul 1870. Died, 8 Nov 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Elnora Nancy Jane Wade, daughter of Charles Edward Wade and Nancy Ann Tuten, 14 Aug 1890, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 30 Sep 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Dec 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Elnora (wade) Aaron was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Children:

     1. Ester[8] Aaron. Born, 14 Apr 1891. Died, 6 Jul 1891. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Infant Daughter Aaron. Born, 14 Apr 1891. Died, 14 Apr 1891. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Gilbert O. Aaron.
     4. Edith Aaron.
     5. Newton Edward Aaron.
     6. Eula Frances Aaron.
     7. Thomas Albert/Alfred Aaron. Resided: 1983, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     8. Willie Aaron. Born, 10 Sep 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 16 Aug 1983, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Coy Vernon Fisher, son of William Albert (Abb) Fisher and Effie Gross, after 1958. Willie Aaron Fisher was a member of First United Methodist Church of Decaturville. An obituary does not list children.
     9. Woodrow Aaron. Born, 28 Dec 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Apr 1918. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

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141. James Fletcher[7] Aaron. Born, 20 Mar 1874, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 22 Oct 1948, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

     He married Ada Alice Ivey, daughter of Henry Ivey and Lydia N., 6 Aug 1896, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Mar 1876. Died, 8 Sep 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Ada (Ivey) Aaron was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Children:

     1. Clara M.[8] Aaron. Born, 10 Oct 1897, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 7 Dec 1907, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Vergie A. Aaron. Born, 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1956, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. James Edgar Aaron. Born, 20 Sep 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 15 Jun 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN (unmarked). Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. An obituary for him notes that he was a veteran of World War II. The obituary does not list wife or children.
     4. Bertie Aaron. Born, 26 Mar 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 12 Mar 1988, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Bertie Aaron was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She died of a heart attack.
     5. Oscar H. Aaron.
     6. Gertie Aaron. Born, 23 Jan 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
     7. Nona Aaron.
     8. Rachel Aaron.
     9. Reba A. Aaron. Born, 19 Jun 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Jun 1920. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co, TN.

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142. Samuel Franklin[7] Aaron. Born, 5 Nov 1877, in TN. Died, 3 May 1939, in Mineola, Wood Co., TX. Burial in Jamestown Cem., Mineola, Wood Co., TX.

     He married Mary Mollie Mays. Born, 13 Nov 1892, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Died, 11 Jan 1973, in Mineola, Wood Co., TX. Children:

     1. Samuel Franklin[8] Aaron. Born, 1919. Died, 19 May 1940, in TX.
     2. Buddy Aaron.
     3. Edna Aaron.
     4. Willie Ann Aaron. Born, 30 Oct 1923. Died, 7 Nov 1923.
     5. Idella Aaron.
     6. Preston Eli Aaron.
     7. Bonnie Fay Aaron. Born, 26 Jul 1929. Died, 5 Aug 1929.
     8. Billie Eva Aaron.
143. Murry Felt[7] Adkisson (Absalon (App) Lefat, 83). Born, 27 May 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 30 Jun 1988. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Lou Ella Haggard, 4 Jul 1915, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 16 Feb 1896. Died, 19 Oct 1988. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Woodrow Curtis[8] Adkisson.
     2. Willie Absalom Adkisson.
     3. Albert Felt Adkisson. Born, 15 Mar 1924, in Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Lucille Adkisson. Born, 14 Feb 1928, in Decatur Co., TN.
144. Rebecca Frances[7] Brasher (Blise Birdy, 85). Born, 22 Feb 1913. Census: 1920, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

     She married Dorsey Hulsey. Children:

     1. Bill[8] Hulsey. Resided: 1964, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
145. William Dave[7] Western (James Z., 86). Born, 21 Jan 1882. Died, 28 Oct 1966. Burial in Brasher Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Emily L. Brashear (88), 21 Jan 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. W. G.[7] Western. Born, 20 Oct 1903.
     2. Clyde Western.
     3. J. D. Western. Born, 18 Jan 1907.
     4. Sallie M. Western. Born, 8 Jan 1909. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

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146. Clyde[7] Western (William Dave, 145). Born, 25 Dec 1904.

     He married Pafford Ann (Pat) Newman, daughter of William Thomas Newman and Frances Esabel Britt. Born, 28 Dec 1903. Died, 1984. Children:

     1. William Thomas[8] Western.
147. Vera Jane[7] Brasher (Charlie Benjamin, 89). Born, 26 Oct 1907. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, first, Abraham (Abe) Fisher, son of Madison (Mat) Fisher and Hattie Leasure, 26 Jul 1926. Born, 1900. Died, 1962. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1940, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Billy Curtis[8] Fisher. Born, 1 Apr 1930. He married Betty Lou Rhinehart, 5 Dec 1953.
     2. George Madison Fisher. Born, 13 Dec 1933. He married Jimmie Dean Wyatt, 11 Jun 1955.

     She married, second, Willie Loyd Holland, son of Oliver Holland and Cynthia Scott, after 1969. Born, 1900.

148. George William[7] Brasher (Charlie Benjamin, 89). Born, 8 Sep 1909. Died, 28 Apr 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

     He married Eloise Velma Lacy, daughter of Hiram G./Granville H. Lacy and Lillian A. Rushing, 19 Oct 1928. 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. Children:

     1. Melba Louise[8] Brasher. Born, 26 Dec 1929. Resided: 1991, in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. She married, first, Julian B. Flemming, 26 Dec 1954, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, 1975. She married, second, John D. Johnson, 2 Oct 1981.
     2. Mary Lillian Brasher. Born, 6 Jul 1933. Resided: 1991, in Auburn, Androscoggin Co., ME. She married Leo Octave Fortin, 17 Oct 1953.
     3. Fred Lacy Brasher.
     4. Betty Sue Brasher. Born, 28 Aug 1945. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Jerry Paul Stout, son of Harwood Stout and Mary Jane Davis, 31 Aug 1963. She married, second, Rick Tucker, 6 Sep 1980.

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149. Herschel Andrew[7] Brasher (Joseph Phillip (Joe), 92). Born, 8 May 1922. Died, 5 Nov 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Construction.

     He married, first, Dorothy Ernestine Carrington, daughter of James Herbert Carrington and Lillie Pearl Gross, 29 Sep 1940. Born, 17 Nov 1919. Died, 26 Jul 1971. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Phillip Andrew[8] Brasher.
     2. Nancy Sue Brasher. Born, 26 Jan 1944. Died, 27 Jan 1944. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Betty Lou Brasher. Born, 26 Jan 1944. Died, 27 Jan 1944. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Walter Carl Brasher. Born, 25 Oct 1951. Died, 5 Feb 1962. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, second, Marie Imogene Hill, daughter of Troy Hill and Sallie Grace Harris, 7 Aug 1976, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Feb 1929, in Factory. Resided: 1973, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

150. Joseph Loys[7] Brasher (Joseph Phillip (Joe), 92). Born, 10 Jul 1923. Died, 28 Dec 1983. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. "Joe L. Brasher, who died in 1983, was a U.S. Coast Guard seaman first class during World War II. He served from 1942 to 1946. "He fought in major battles at Tokyo Bay area, Aka Shima Yakan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Special decorations included: two stars for Point A Asiatic Pacific Area combat, one star for Philippine liberation, and World War II Victory Ribbons." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 5]

     He married Bonnie Sue Carrington, daughter of William Lester Carrington and Bertha Mae Lunsford, 19 Oct 1946. Resided: 1991, in FL (Lewiston?). Children:

     1. Sandra Kay[8] Brasher.
     2. Judy Carol Brasher.
151. Dorothy Marie[7] Brasher (Joseph Phillip (Joe), 92). Born, 5 Dec 1926. Resided: 1995, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Ruby Revo Cruse, 9 Aug 1941. Born, 19 Feb 1922. Children:

     1. Opal Jean (Jeannie)[8] Cruse.
     2. Larry Wade Cruse.
     3. Sheila Dianne Cruse. Born, 13 Jan 1949.
     4. Dennis Greg Cruse. Born, 28 Dec 1951. He married Betty Jean White, 11 Jun 1988, in Decatur Co., TN.
     5. Kathy Tericia Cruse. Born, 13 Jan 1954.
     6. Vincent Darrell Cruse. Born, 11 Nov 1955.
     7. Rebecca Carolette Cruse. Born, 26 Oct 1956.

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152. Leroy[7] Brasher (Joseph Phillip (Joe), 92). Born, 17 Sep 1928. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. "Leroy Brasher served in the Marine Corp from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. When he was discharged, Brasher ranked as a corporal." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 14]

     He married Delcie Lorene Stokes. Children:

     1. Barry Lee[8] Brasher. Born, Apr 1954.
     2. Victor Wayne Brasher. Born, 5 Dec 1955.
     3. Gerald Bruce Brasher. Born, 11 Jan 1960. He married LaDonna Marie Belew, 28 Oct 1980, in Decatur Co., TN.
153. Walter Eugene[7] Brasher (Joseph Phillip (Joe), 92). Born, 29 Mar 1931. Resided: 1956, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Dora Dean Stout, daughter of Harwood Stout and Mary Jane Davis, 1 Oct 1950. Resided: 1995, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Walter Carl[8] Brasher.
     2. Christopher Dale Brasher.
     3. Ricky Allen Brasher.
     4. Deborah Jean Brasher. She married Timothy Fliyd Miller, 15 Aug 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.
     5. Roger Dean Brasher. Born, Jan 1961.
154. Martha Ann[7] Brasher (Joseph Phillip (Joe), 92). Born, 22 Sep 1935. Resided: 1995, in Perryville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married James Lee Greenway, 11 Jun 1955. Born, 1 Jan 1933. "James L. Greenway served in the Army for two years during the Korean War." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 14] Children:

     1. Tammy Dawn[8] Greenway.
     2. Barton Keith Greenway. Born, 21 Aug 1963. He married Susan.
155. Walter Jesse (Jub)[7] Brasher (James Oren (Jim), 95). Born, 11 Sep 1921. Died, 22 Dec 1981. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1956, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Norfolk, VA.

     He married Mary Ruth Cole, daughter of Merritt Ewing Cole and Kate Drusilla (Kitty) Vise, 23 Sep 1940. Born, 8 May 1925. Children:

     1. Walter James[8] Brasher.
     2. Nancy Sue Brasher.
     3. Ray Cole Brasher.
     4. Edgar Frank Brasher.

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156. Benjamin Franklin (Ben) Brasher [7] (James Oren (Jim), 95). Born, 2 Feb 1924. Resided: 1956, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. "Ben Frank Brasher . . . served as an Army Corporal during World War II. He served in Germany. "Corp. Brasher entered service on June 13, 1944 and was discharged April 24, 1946." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 6]

     He married Mabel Jean Dodd (260), 25 May 1951. Children:

     1. Sue Ann[8] Brasher.
     2. Gary Lynn Brasher.

157. from other research...

     Ralph Craig (Rooster) Brasher has four children. Ralph Dale Brasher, Terry Craig Brasher, James Stephen (Steve) Brasher, and Bobby Lee Brasher.

     source: Bobby Lee Brasher

     Ralph Craig (Rooter)[7] Brasher (James Oren (Jim), 95). Born, 25 Dec 1927. Resided: 1956, in Aztec, NM. "Ralph Craig Brasher served in the Air Force from July of 1946 until December of 1952. He is a veteran of both World War II and Korea. "He was a staff sergeant flight engineer on a C-46." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 11]

     He married Shirley Katherine Blackstock, daughter of Omer Lee Blackstock and Anna (Annie) Mae Williams, 8 Jul 1956. Born, 5 May 1939. Children:

     1. Ralph Dale[8] Brasher.
     2. Terry Craig Brasher. Born, 10 Dec 1959.
     3. James Stephen (Steve) Brasher. Born, 10 Jun 1961. He married Judy Gail Lovell, 5 Oct 1991, in Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Robert Lee Brasher.
158. James Howard (Jimmy) (Zee)[7] Brasher (James Oren (Jim), 95). Born, 26 Jan 1932. Resided: 1956, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. "Jimmy Howard Brasher of Decaturville, spent 18 months in French Morocco during the Korean War while serving in the Air Force. "He was a corporal in the Air Police Detachment and served three years." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 14]

     He married Carolyn Ann Martin, daughter of James Ben Martin and Myrtle Jewel McKinney, 28 Mar 1954, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Sep 1934. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Ronnie Howard[8] Brasher. Born, 9 Feb 1955. Died, 16 Nov 1957.
     2. Linda Kay Brasher.
     3. Jerry Lindsay Brasher.
     4. Lisa Carol Brasher.
     5. Randall Lance Brasher.

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159. Gene Robert[7] Brasher (James Oren (Jim), 95). Born, 3 Dec 1935. Resided: 1956, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

     He married Betty Demess (Dee) Brasher (194), 27 Mar 1955. Children:

     1. Donny Gene[8] Brasher.
     2. Michael Randall Brasher.
160. Willie Earl[7] Brasher (Martin Earl (Mart), 96). Born, 24 May 1935. Resided: 1990, in Escondido, San Diego Co., CA.

     He married Arlyce Johnson. Children:

     1. Pamela Gail[8] Brasher. Born, 28 Jul 1958.
     2. Craig Earl Brasher. Born, 28 Oct 1960.
161. Geneva Mae[7] Tucker. Born, 29 Jul 1929.

     She married Joseph Lafayette Bell, 9 Aug 1947. Born, 8 Jul 1927. Children:

     1. Danny Joe[8] Bell. Born, 18 May 1948.
     2. Karen Lynn Bell. Born, 23 Aug 1950.
     3. Stanley Farris Bell. Born, 1 Dec 1955.
     4. Phillip Drew Bell. Born, 21 Jan 1961.
162. Mildred Joy[7] Tucker. Born, 1 Dec 1932.

     She married, first, Earl Peterson Moore. Children:

     1. Allen Bruce[8] Peterson. Born, 20 Mar 1948.

     She married, second, Wendell Gibbs.

     She married, third, Kenneth Leroy Anderson, 21 Feb 1968. Children:

     1. Walter Lee Anderson. Born, 21 Mar 1970.
163. Walter Lawson[7] Tucker. Born, 14 Sep 1934. Died, 4 Dec 1971.

     He married Juanita Rhodes, 25 May 1955. Born, May 1938. Children:

     1. Stephen Paul[8] Tucker. Born, Feb 1956.
     2. David Lawson Tucker. Born, 28 Jan 1957.
     3. Wanda Lynn Tucker. Born, 4 Oct 1958.
     4. James Douglas Tucker. Born, 1963.
164. Elizabeth Jane[7] Tucker. Born, 11 Dec 1936.

     She married Charles Amon England, son of Amon Cleo England and Frances Carolyn Rice, 11 Dec 1955. Born, 8 May 1938. Children:

     1. Vickie C.[8] England. Born, 4 Jun 1958.
     2. William Chris England. Born, 11 Jul 1959.
     3. Kevin Glenn England. Born, 16 Jul 1965.

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165. Larry Bubbie[7] Brasher (William Adylott, 100). Born, 26 Nov 1942. Resided: 1991, in Woodlands, Harris Co.?, TX. Occupation: Engineer.

     He married Gail Lemay, daughter of Johnny Davis and Unknown Lemay. Children:

     1. Michelle[8] Brasher. Resided: 1991, in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Lloyd Swanson, 22 Jun 1991, in Harris Co., TX.
     2. Laura Brasher.
166. Jetty[7] Brasher (George Walter, 101). Born, 31 Dec 1898. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Spring Creek.

     She married Claiborn C. Holmes. Children:

     1. James[8] Holmes.
167. Phelan Bright[7] Brasher (George Walter, 101). Born, 23 Mar 1900. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Birmingham, AL.

     He married Eleanor. Children:

     1. John Walter[8] Brasher.
     2. Eleanor Brasher.
     3. Nan Brasher.
168. Roberta[7] Brasher (George Walter, 101). Born, 25 Jun 1902. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL.

     She married Charles Saltzman. Children:

     1. Ann[8] Saltzman.
169. George Walter[7] Brasher (George Walter, 101). 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:

     1. George Walter[8] Brasher. He married Martha Jane Smith.
     2. Carolyn Shackleford Brasher. She married Earl C. Walker.
     3. Janyth Ann Brasher.
170. Bertha Ada[7] Rushing. Born, 23 Sep 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 10 Nov 1973. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant. For 30 years until her death, Bertha Rushing Smith operated a dry goods store in Decaturville. After he death her son-in-law Fred Alexander took over operation of the store.

     She married Charles Byron Smith, son of Thomas Franklin Smith and Margaret Melissa McCollum, 6 Jan 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Dec 1894. Died, 5 Nov 1958. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Grapelle[8] Smith. Born, 1920, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1978, in N. Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR. Occupation: Teacher. She married Omar Stevens, 2 Nov 1941.
     2. Margarett (Margie) Smith.
     3. Charles Billy Smith. Born, 27 Dec 1924, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1978, in Millington, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. He married Dorothy Reed. "Charles Billy Smith joined the Navy December 26, 1942, one day before his 18th birthday. . . . "Before, during, and after the invasion of Europe, Smith was assigned to different ships and duty stations in England. He was assigned to the captured German luxury-liner, the Europa. It was used to transport troups from Europe to Japan. "Smith served aboard one of the smallest sea-going vessels and the oldest IX177 and the largest--USS Europa--during his time of service. "He was discharged as a first class electrician's mate on March 16, 1946. Military decorations include: American Theater Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Medal, Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 13]

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171. Robert Wesley (Bob)[7] White. Born, 11 Apr 1911. Resided: 1977, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Merchant.

     He married Nadine Kennedy, 16 Jun 1946, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Robert Steven[8] White.
     2. Johnny Neal/Neil White. He married Judy Reeves Autry, 5 Oct 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Joe Don White. He married Linda Gay Maness, 26 Dec 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Lisa Ann White.
172. Voyd M.[7] Edgin (Nolen, 106). Born, 1908. Died, before 1988.

     She married, first, Leo Floyd White, son of William H. (Bill) White and Arbie Griffin. Born, 15 Apr 1904. Died, 16 Nov 1988, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Timber. Children:

     1. Elmo[8] White. Born, 12 Dec 1924. Died, 11 Jan 1976. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Imogene White. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, second, Frank H. Smith. Born, 1904. Died, 1978. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

173. Chester Lee[7] Alexander. Born, 17 Jun 1924, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     He married Mary Elizabeth Wade, daughter of Isaac E. Wade and Lucy Mae Starkey, 25 Dec 1949. Born, 14 Jul 1931, in Madison Co., TN. Children:

     1. Paul Bruce[8] Alexander. Born, 18 Nov 1950, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     2. Clifford Lee Alexander. Born, 7 Sep 1952, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     3. Richard Dewayne Alexander. Born, 1 Sep 1953, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     4. Patricia Gay Alexander. Born, 28 Jul 1955, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     5. Avis Mae Alexander. Born, 22 May 1959, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     6. Donna Kay Alexander. Born, 16 May 1961, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
174. Melba Kathleen[7] Brasher (Jesse A., 108). Born, 5 Mar 1920. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     She married John T. Sullivan. Children:

     1. Cathy Louise[8] Sullivan.

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175. Jesse Glynn[7] Brasher (Jesse A., 108). Born, 6 Aug 1922. Resided: 1991, in Scotts Hill, TN. Charles Brashear of San Diego, CA, notes that Glenn Brasher served in World War II. He was a volunteer in Burma and spent almost four years in a hospital in Calcutta.

     He married Dorothy Davis, daughter of Claud Davis. Children:

     1. Bonita[8] Brasher.
176. Logan[7] Brasher (Coy H., 109). Born, Sep 1948.

     He married Barbara Brantly. Children:

     1. Janice[8] Brasher.
     2. Kenny Brasher.
     3. J. C. Brasher.
177. Mary Alice[7] Goff. Born, 26 May 1914, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1990, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     She married, first, Willard Dyer, son of Bert W. Dyer and Hattie West. Born, 9 Dec 1909. Died, 12 Mar 1958. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. Children:

     1. Flora Mae[8] Dyer.

     She married, second, Hubert Petty.

178. Bertha[7] Gathings (Joseph Calvin, 111). Born, 1911. Died, 1972. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Charles Nicholas Welch, son of Felbert Lee Welch and Nancy Addie Chumney. Born, 25 Nov 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1 Jun 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1963, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:

     1. Jack[8] Welch. Resided: 1995, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
     2. Linda Welch. Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
179. Pearl Lee[7] Gathings (Joseph Calvin, 111). Born, 1913. Died, 1991. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Bob F. Morgan, son of William R. Morgan and Mayhaley Belle Averett. Born, 1908. Died, 1990. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1983, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

     1. Paul J.[8] Morgan.
     2. James Phillips Morgan. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Dicky Joe Morgan. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Shelby Morgan. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Hayes.
     5. Katie Morgan. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Cottrell.
     6. Bobby Sue Morgan.

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180. Vallar[7] Gathings (Joseph Calvin, 111). Born, 9 Dec 1917. Died, 11 Apr 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Rhodes (Doc) Camper, son of Jack G. Camper and Ethel Blank (Blankie) Long, 18 Mar 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 30 Jul 1913. Died, 17 Mar 1978, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

     1. Billy[8] Camper.
     2. Royce Camper.
     3. Larry Camper. Resided: 1978, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
     4. Jimmy Camper.
     5. Randall (Hank) Camper.
     6. Joyce Camper. Resided: 1978, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Davis.
     7. Patsy Camper. Resided: 1978, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Grice.
     8. Mackie Joe Camper. Born, 16 Mar 1939. Died, 26 Oct 1940. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     9. Jerry Wayne Camper. Born, 4 Oct 1945. Died, 21 Oct 1945. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     10. Sharon Camper. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Houston, Harris Co., TX. She married Larry Michael Stokes, 13 Jan 1979, in Decatur Co., TN.
181. Annie Pearl[7] Brasher (George Oliver, 112). Born, 1911, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Died, 18 Sep 1996, in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, first, Marshall Perry Fisher, son of William Albert (Abb) Fisher and Effie Gross. Born, 6 Oct 1905, in GA. Died, 10 Oct 1964. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Marshall Perry Fisher was a member of Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "Georgia PFC 1447 Svc Comd Unit World War II." Children:

     1. Max Ray[8] Fisher. Resided: 1996, in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. He married, first, Rebecca June Swift, 26 Nov 1971, in Decatur Co.,

     TN. He married, second, Peggy Diane Stanfill, 24 Jul 1976, in Decatur Co., TN.

     1. Dorris Fisher. Resided: 1964, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Resided: 1996, in Athens, McMinn Co., TN. She married Unknown Bunch. She married, second, Biffle Dodd, 8 Jan 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:
     2. Mabel Jean Dodd.

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182. Ollie Mae[7] Brasher (George Oliver, 112). Born, 1916, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Joe C. Culp, son of Willie C. Culp and Amanda Caroline (Mandie) Butler, 24 Aug 1929. Born, 1912. Died, 1982. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Linda G.[8] Culp.
     2. George Max Culp.
     3. Bobby Culp. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
183. Ray Herbert[7] Brasher (Robert Cecil, 113). Born, 22 Feb 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Carlene Artis. Children:

     1. Harold[8] Brasher.
     2. Kay Brasher.
184. Martha Reba[7] Brasher (Robert Cecil, 113). Born, 15 Apr 1919. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1986, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Malcolm A. Patterson, son of J. Riley Patterson and Minnie B. Perkins. Born, 7 Oct 1919. Died, 13 Mar 1995. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur co., TN. Children:

     1. Brenda[8] Patterson.
     2. Betty Patterson.
185. Weldon Fate[7] Brasher (Robert Cecil, 113). Born, 18 Mar 1923. Died, 17 Sep 1986, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1966, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "S1 US Navy World War II."

     He married Fredia Mae Gilbert, daughter of W. T. Gilbert and Lola, 31 Oct 1954, in MS. Born, 13 Feb 1924, in Centerville, Hickman Co., TN. Children:

     1. Ricky Neal[8] Brasher. Born, 16 Sep 1956. Resided: 1986, in Centerville, Hickman Co., TN.
     2. Timothy Fate (Timmy) Brasher. Born, 14 Dec 1961. Resided: 1986, in Centerville, Hickman Co., TN.
     3. Lisa Gaye Brasher. Born, 8 Nov 1964. Resided: 1986, in Centerville, Hickman Co., TN. She married Unknown Smithson.

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186. Grady Elder[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 24 Feb 1908. Died, 8 Jul 1987. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Machinist.

     He married Beulah E. Austin, daughter of G. Rome Austin and Belle Harrington, 8 Mar 1930, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. Born, 14 Oct 1911. Children:

     1. Doris Aileen[8] Brasher.
     2. Jesse G. Brasher.
     3. Tom Austin Brasher.
     4. Grady Harold Brasher.
     5. Ronald Gary Brasher. Born, 9 Jul 1952. Resided: 1987, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO. He married Cathy Herman.
187. Elvin Howell (Ebb)[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 23 Feb 1909. Died, 22 Nov 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

     He married Flora Kenny Hickerson, daughter of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Hickerson and Mary E. Gross, 10 May 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Dec 1907. Died, 20 Oct 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

     1. Patty Sue[8] Brasher. Born, 25 Oct 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Donald Ernest Burns.
     2. Paul Warner Brasher.
     3. Elvin Jerry Brasher.
     4. James Earl (Red) Brasher.
     5. Mary Ruth Brasher.
     6. Roy Rogers Brasher.
     7. Jimmy Wayne Brasher.
     8. Larry Gene Brasher.
188. Nettie Belle[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 20 Mar 1911. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Albert Fisher, son of William I. Fisher and Anna Mollie Wallace, 23 Dec 1931. Born, 20 Dec 1903. Died, 12 Jun 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Albert Fisher was a Corps of Engineers employee and a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church. Children:

     1. Linda Kay[8] Fisher.
     2. Infant Son Fisher, stillborn. Born, 15 Apr 1939. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

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189. Grapel Pauline[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 28 Nov 1915. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

     She married Hallie Newton Fisher, son of Newton J. (Newt) Fisher and Rachel Sophronia Jones, 13 Jun 1931. Born, 31 Aug 1908, in Mt. Lebanon Com., Decatur Co., TN. Died, 20 Dec 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

     1. Martin Jasper[8] Fisher.
     2. William Ralph Fisher.
     3. Mary Ellen Fisher.
     4. Lou Ellis (Sammy) Fisher.
     5. Dottie Bell Fisher. Born, 11 May 1943. Resided: 1993, in Antioch, Davidson Co., TN. She married, first, Leon Cruse, 23 Jun 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Jack Freckman, 28 Jun 1968.
     6. Jane Marie Fisher. Born, 14 Oct 1948. Resided: 1993, in Arlington, Tarrant Co., TX. She married, first, William Colon Sims, 14 Jun 1968, in Decatur Co., TN. She married, second, Billy Hyde, 15 May 1976.
190. George Cleo[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 1919. Died, 1979. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Scotts Hill, TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Vernell Smith, daughter of Thomas Edgar Smith and Ocie Mae Culp, 21 Dec 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1917. Children:

     1. Betty Marian[8] Brasher.
     2. Debbie Brasher.
191. Glenn[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 17 Aug 1923. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Iris Mae Morgan. Children:

     1. Rebecca[8] Brasher. Born, 23 Oct 1946. She married, first, J. Anglin. She married, second, Wilson Gurley.
192. Jesse Lemorse[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 11 Jun 1930. Resided: 1975, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN.

     He married Bonnie Buroughs. Children:

     1. Steve[8] Brasher. Born, circa 1957.
     2. Mark Brasher. Born, circa 1959.

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193. Alpha Omega[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 18 Nov 1932. Resided: 1975, in St. Loius, St. Louis Co., MO. Resided: 1987, in CT.

     She married Edward McClure. Children:

     1. Bartly[8] McClure.
     2. Stuart McClure.
194. Betty Demess (Dee)[7] Brasher (Jesse Howell, 114). Born, 20 Nov 1935. Resided: 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Gene Robert Brasher (159).

195. Naomie Lea[7] Brewer. Born, 14 Aug 1924, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1953, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Hulon Henderson Fiddler, son of Henderson Frederick Fiddler and Lucy Estella Dennison. Born, 4 May 1922. Children:

     1. Katherine Ann[8] Fiddler. Born, 10 Oct 1953.
196. Dorothy Vernon[7] Byrd (Earl Olma, 119). Born, 11 Apr 1922, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 13 Oct 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Dorothy (Byrd) Taylor was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

     She married Loy (Delbert) Taylor, son of Oscar Edmond Taylor and Vella Letta Hamilton, 15 Feb 1945, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 1 Mar 1924, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 23 Apr 1992. Burial in Duke Chapel Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

     1. Valencia (Odell)[8] Taylor.
     2. Janice Taylor.
197. Franklin Weldon (Frank)[7] Welch. Born, circa 1940. Resided: 1987, in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. Resided: circa 1996, in Lake Wales, Polk Co., FL. Occupation: Education. Frank Welch was President of Lincoln Memorial University 1973-1981 and was made President of the University of Albuquerque in 1981.

     He married Cynthia A. Sneed. Children:

     1. Franklin Weldon[8] Welch. Born, 5 Jul 1960. Died, 3 Sep 1977. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Jonathan Welch.
     3. Timothy Welch.
     4. Cathy Welch.

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198. Dicky Ray[7] Welch. Resided: 1987, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

     He married Sandra Cline. Children:

     1. Patrick[8] Welch.
     2. Susan Welch.
199. Doris Sue[7] Welch. Born, 24 Oct 1945. Resided: 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

     She married, first, Jerry Lynn Ivey, son of Walter S. Ivey and Willie Mae Thompson, 11 Jun 1966, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, 1985. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jennifer Lynn[8] Ivey.
     2. Christopher Wayne Ivey. Born, 17 Nov 1971. Died, 13 Dec 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Christopher Ivey was killed in an automobile accident.

     She married, second, Benjamin Winston Smith, 27 Nov 1986, in Decatur Co., TN.

200. Imalie[7] Brasher (Robert Lester (Lek), 126). Born, 24 Feb 1937.

     She married Harold Montgomery. Children:

     1. Shelia[8] Montgomery. She married Unknown Bingham.
201. Robert Lynn[7] Brasher (Robert Lester (Lek), 126). Born, 23 Feb 1940. Resided: 1991, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. "Robert L. Brasher served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1966 with a tour of duty in Vietnam. "He was an airman first class." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 19.

     He married Patricia Ann Cruse, daughter of Leonard Cruse and Jewell, 25 Apr 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Terry[8] Lynn Brasher.
202. Larry[7] Patterson. Born, 21 Jul 1936.

     He married Jan Fisher. Children:

     1. Jimmie[8] Patterson.
     2. Timmie Patterson.
     3. Dwight Patterson.
203. Joyce[7] Patterson. Born, 2 Mar 1942.

     She married M. Billy Newman. Children:

     1. Bobby[8] Newman.

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204. Patty[7] Patterson. Born, 23 Aug 1950.

     She married Richard Camper, son of James William (J. W.) Camper and Myrtle Sue Collett. Children:

     1. Lori Lynn[8] Camper.
205. Bennie Lou[7] Patterson. Born, 10 Oct 1952.

     She married Tommy Clark. Children:

     1. Lee Ann[8] Clark.
     2. Jason Clark. Born, circa 1978.
206. Bettie[7] Brasher (Ferris, 128). Born, 6 Sep 1938.

     She married Don Laster. Children:

     1. Donna[8] Laster.
     2. Eddie Laster.
207. Jeanetta Maxine[7] Brasher (James Clarence, 131). Born, 20 May 1922. Died, 19 Jan 1997, in Linden, Perry Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Linden, Perry Co., TN.

     She married, first, Unknown Jones. Children:

     1. James David[8] Johnson.

     She married, second, Coy V. Johnson, son of Elmer A. Johnson and Claudia Hays. Born, 8 Oct 1925, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Marsh Creek, Perry Co., TN. Covy V. Johnson was drafted into the army at age 19. He served with the 42nd Rainbow Division in France and Germany, participating in the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Dachau. He was wounded in France. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Combat Infantry Badge.

208. James Malcolm[7] Brasher (Walter Herbert, 132). Born, 1 Nov 1923. Died, 22 Nov 1984, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Washington, Tazewell Co., IL. A military marker as a footstone on his grave notes that he was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. "James M. Brasher entered the Army in 1943. . . ." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 4]

     He married, first, Lucille Douglas, 1948. Divorce, 1953. Children:

     1. Ronnie Dale[8] Brasher. Born, 27 Sep 1949. Resided: 1984, in Columbiaville, Lapeer Co., MI.
     2. James Randy Brasher. Born, 11 Mar 1951. Resided: 1984, in Holland, Allegan Co., MI.

     He married, second, Thelma Kennedy, daughter of Eaph C. Kennedy and Alice Mae Duck, after 1953. Born, 21 Oct 1919. Died, 8 Nov 1984. Burial in Fellowship Cem., Henderson Co., TN.

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209. J. W.[7] Brasher (Walter Herbert, 132). Born, 10 Apr 1925. Resided: 1977, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Decatutville, Decatur Co., TN. "J. W. Brasher served as a private during World War II. His years of service were from September of 1943 until February of 1946." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 4]

     He married Verna Deane Pulley, daughter of Unknown Pulley and Tellie Nance, 16 Jul 1950. Divorce, before 1996. Born, 8 May 1933. Children:

     1. Jacqueline[8] Brasher. Born, 27 Aug 1951. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Michael (Butch) Linton, 16 Mar 1968.
     2. Melvin Glenn Brasher.
     3. Tony Jay Brasher.
210. Helen Virginia[7] Brasher (Walter Herbert, 132). Born, 22 Jun 1928. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Weldon Pratt, 26 Sep 1953. Born, 15 Nov 1930. Children:

     1. Tommy Lee[8] Pratt. Born, 23 Apr 1968. Adoption: 18 Jun 1968.
211. Robert Lee[7] Brasher (Walter Herbert, 132). Born, 2 Aug 1935. Resided: 1977, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Linden, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, first, Ann Lancaster. Children:

     1. Jimmie Lee[8] Brasher. Born, 2 Jun 1960. He married Anna.
     2. Michael David Brasher. Born, 24 Dec 1961. He married Beth Lomax.
     3. Lisa Ann Brasher. Born, 3 Dec 1967.

     He married, second, Linda Sebian.

212. Ruth[7] Thompson. Died, before 1997.

     She married R. C. Ricketts. Children:

     1. Carey Dwight[8] Ricketts.
     2. Thomas Ricketts.
     3. Brent Ricketts.
     4. Jerry Ricketts.
     5. Ronnie Ricketts.
213. Delphia[7] Thompson. Born, 26 Jan 1926. Resided: 1997, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     She married James Coy Moody. Born, 10 Jan 1926. Children:

     1. Charles Larry[8] Moody.
     2. Janice Moody.
     3. Kathy Moody.

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214. Grady H.[7] Wicker. Born, 11 Feb 1936. Resided: 1997, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     He married Jettie L. Stephens, before 1964. Born, 24 Feb 1938. Children:

     1. Rebecca Mai[8] Wicker. Born, 9 Jun 1964. Died, 19 Oct 1967. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN.
215. Mack[7] Wicker. Resided: 1997, in Scotts Hill, TN.

     He married Wanda Millner. Children:

     1. Paula[8] Wicker.
216. Gilbert O.[8] Aaron (William Absolom, 140). Born, 8 Jun 1893, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 25 Jul 1958, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, first, Elnora Hicks. Born, 9 Dec 1895. Died, 26 Apr 1928. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Thomas Rye[9] Aaron.
     2. Opal Aaron. Born, 24 Jun 1917. Died, 6 Nov 1918. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Anna Mae Aaron.

     He married, second, Hessie E. Allen, daughter of J. D. Allen and Leora Myracle. Born, 17 Jun 1900, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 13 May 1951, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Nora Lee Aaron.
217. Edith[8] Aaron (William Absolom, 140). Born, 28 Mar 1896, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 23 Aug 1975. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

     She married Will Hicks, 23 Mar 1913, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Orville[9] Hicks.
     2. Lucille Hicks.
     3. Hoddie Hicks.
     4. Arville Hicks.
     5. W. A. Hicks.
     6. Malera Hicks.
     7. Flora Hicks.
218. Newton Edward[8] Aaron (William Absolom, 140). Born, 31 Aug 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 31 Jan 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1983, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

     He married Flossie Welch, daughter of Felbert Lee Welch and Nancy Addie Chumney, 1923, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 21 Dec 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 6 Sep 1963, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Wilma Lee[9] Aaron.
     2. Nancy Jane Aaron. Born, 25 Nov 1930. Died, 18 Feb 1935. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Nancy Aaron died in childhood.
     3. Jo Ann Aaron.

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219. Eula Frances[8] Aaron (William Absolom, 140). Born, 22 Jun 1903, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 3 Aug 1976, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.

     She married Arland Sampson Oxford. Born, 14 Jul 1902, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. Died, 22 Apr 1949. Children:

     1. Ima Jewel[9] Oxford. Born, 25 Aug 1926, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. She married Luther McDonald.
     2. Carliss Oxford. Born, 2 Apr 1930. Died, 12 Apr 1930. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Sampson Oxford. Born, 24 Nov 1931.
     4. J. T. Oxford. Born, 11 Jul 1934, in Holladay, benton Co., TN. He married Kathleen Kirkman, 2 Mar 1957, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS.
     5. Louise Oxford. Born, 27 Jun 1940, in Holladay, Benton Co., TN. She married Paul Myatt.
     6. James Albert Oxford. Born, 25 Jan 1943.
220. Oscar H.[8] Aaron (James Fletcher, 141). Born, 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1988, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Custodian/Farmer.

     He married, first, Coma Tucker. Born, 1912. Died, 1981. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. James Paul[9] Aaron. Born in Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Robert Aaron. Born in Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Donna Johnson. He married, second, Jan Aiken.
     3. Jettie Aline Aaron. Born, 27 Feb 1940, in Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Nellie Aaron. Born, 22 Jun 1944, in Decatur Co., TN.
     5. Charlotte Ann Aaron. Born, 1949, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1966. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Charlotte Ann Aaron was killed in an automobile accident.
     6. Linda Aaron. Born in Decatur Co., TN.
     7. Ada Bell Aaron. Born in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, second, Marie White. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.

221. Nona[8] Aaron (James Fletcher, 141). Born, 1915. Resided: 1960, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Clayburn Britt, 9 Feb 1946. Born, 2 Mar 1921. Died, 21 Apr 1969. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt 1550 Svc Comd Unit World War II." Children:

     1. Bobby Aaron[9] Britt. Born, 17 Mar 1950. Died, 3 Feb 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Bobby Aaron Britt was disabled.
     2. James Sammy Britt. Born, 28 Dec 1951. Died, 2 Jul 1983. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
     3. Diane Britt. Resided: 1988, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Tubbs.

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222. Buddy[8] Aaron (Samuel Franklin, 142). Born, 31 Dec 1919.

     He married Josephine Dueser, 16 Jun 1944. Born, 20 Jul 1919. Children:

     1. Glenna[9] Aaron. Born, 19 May 1945.
     2. Linda Aaron. Born, 27 Jun 1947. She married Jerry Ruker, 25 Jul 1970.
     3. Marlena Aaron. Born, 9 Oct 1954. She married Randy Leister, 18 May 1974.
     4. Ronald Aaron. Born, 2 Jun 1958. He married Margie Stassinow, 15 Oct 1994.
223. Edna[8] Aaron (Samuel Franklin, 142). Born, 20 Jan 1921.

     She married Elton Hamon. Children:

     1. Gene[9] Hamon.
     2. Barbara Jo Hamon.
     3. Danny Hamon.
224. Idella[8] Aaron (Samuel Franklin, 142). Born, 11 Dec 1925.

     She married Roy Spayberry. Born in KY. Children:

     1. Melvin[9] Spayberry.
     2. Benny Spayberry. He married Jewel.
225. Preston Eli[8] Aaron (Samuel Franklin, 142). Born, 8 Mar 1927, in TX.

     He married Opal Christine Duncan, 10 Dec 1954. Born, 20 Apr 1931, in Marietta, TX. Children:

     1. Franklin Ray (Frankie)[9] Aaron. Born, 23 Nov 1955. He married, first, Susan Alexander, 10 Apr 1976. He married, second, Debbie Ochoa, 1 Sep 1995.
     2. Ricky Duncan Aaron. Born, 25 Nov 1959. He married, first, Debbie Hanna, 25 Aug 1978. He married, second, Kelly Thompson, 18 Jun 1982.
     3. Mark Preston Aaron. Born, 19 Mar 1960. He married Shelia Reeves, 18 Dec 1981.
     4. Dennis Wade Aaron. Born, 9 Nov 1962. He married Martha Barron, 15 Mar 1984.
226. Billie Eva[8] Aaron (Samuel Franklin, 142). Born, 18 Jul 1930.

     She married George Edward Brown. Born, 31 Oct 1929, in Golden, TX. Children:

     1. Sammy Aaron[9] Brown. Born, 8 Apr 1964. He married Charlotte Paul, 30 Jun 1983.
     2. Michael Edward Brown. Born, 23 Aug 1967. He married Janice Berry, 8 Sep 1986.

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227. Woodrow Curtis[8] Adkisson (Murry Felt, 143). Born, 20 Aug 1917. Died, 1959. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Ruth Crues. Born, 1918. Children:

     1. Jerry Curtis[9] Adkisson.
     2. Thomas Ray Adkisson.
228. Willie Absalom[8] Adkisson (Murry Felt, 143). Born, 20 Mar 1922, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Rhodena S. Born, 1926. Died, 1986. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Linda Ann[9] Adkisson.
     2. Larry Adkisson.
     3. Brenda Adkisson.
     4. Mark Adkisson.
     5. David E. Adkisson.
     6. Lisa Adkisson.
     7. Tim S. Adkisson.
229. William Thomas[8] Western (Clyde, 146).

     He married Unknown. Children:

     1. Elizabeth Lafon[9] Western. Born, circa 1974. She married James Gerald Vinson, 1997, in June 7.
230. Fred Lacy[8] Brasher (George William, 148). Born, 9 Oct 1937. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Helen Fay Welch, daughter of Lewis Justice Welch and Mary Winona Houston, 31 Oct 1959, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1986, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jonathan Alan[9] 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.
231. Phillip Andrew[8] Brasher (Herschel Andrew, 149). Born, 15 Mar 1942. Resided: 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Mary Ann Jordan, daughter of James H. Jordan and Willie Bee Morris, 2 Dec 1961, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Nov 1942. Children:

     1. Phillip Andrew[9] Brasher.

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232. Opal Jean (Jeannie)[8] Cruse. Born, 27 Aug 1943.

     She married Wilborn White Keeton, son of R. Rogers Keeton and Edith White, 14 May 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Jun 1937. Children:

     1. Kimberly[9] Keeton.
     2. Angela Keeton.
     3. Douglas Wilborn Keeton. He married Teresa Renee Duff, 1 Sep 1984, in Decatur Co., TN.
     4. Landon Todd Keeton. Born, 18 Jun 1971. Died, 31 Jan 1989. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
233. Larry Wade[8] Cruse. Born, 13 Jul 1946. Resided: 1991, in Perryville, Perry Co., TN. "Larry Wade Cruse served as an Army corporal during the Vietnam War. "Military Decorations included: National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation and Sharpshooter Badge." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 19]

     He married Wanda Campbell. Children:

     1. Kim[9] Cruse. She married Unknown Dodd.
     2. Wade Cruse.
     3. Ginger Cruse.
234. Christopher Dale[8] Brasher (Walter Eugene, 153). Born, 1953. Died, 1986. Burial in Trinity Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.

     He married Jana M. Hays, 10 Apr 1977, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1958. Children:

     1. Robert Wesley[9] Brasher.
     2. Jon Christopher Brasher.
235. Ricky Allen[8] Brasher (Walter Eugene, 153). Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Cathy Joan Davis, daughter of Glenn Davis and Vee, 18 May 1973, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Terry[9] Brasher.
236. Tammy Dawn[8] Greenway. Born, 28 Oct 1960.

     She married Alan Wood, son of Royal Wood and Mary Nell. Children:

     1. Nicholas Alan[9] Wood. Born, 29 Jan 1992.
     2. Candace Wood.

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237. Walter James[8] Brasher (Walter Jesse (Jub), 155). Born, 22 Aug 1941.

     He married, first, Carolyn Ruth Thomas, daughter of Oliver Andrew Thomas and Ruth Powers, 23 Dec 1959, in Henderson Co., TN. Divorce, 6 Feb 1974. Born, circa 1941. Resided: 1959, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Sherry Diane[9] Brasher. Born, 13 Aug 1960. Died, 13 Aug 1960. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
     2. Amanda Carol Brasher.
     3. Walter Thomas (Bubba) Brasher. Born, 3 Oct 1965, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Odessa Renee Pearcy, 19 Aug 1989.

     He married, second, Linda Lois Pulley, daughter of Arnold Pulley and Aileen Tate, 17 Aug 1975, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Aug 1942.

238. Nancy Sue[8] Brasher (Walter Jesse (Jub), 155). Born, 10 Aug 1943.

     She married Max Ray Smart, son of Dewey Smart and Dula Elizabeth White, 25 Dec 1961. Born, 31 May 1942. Children:

     1. James Michael[9] Smart. Born, 8 Jul 1965. "James Michael Smart is a Navy 3rd class petty officer who has served in desert Storm. He entered the Navy on March 20, 1989 and is presently a navigator of the aircradt carrier The John F. Kennedy. "His ship was positioned in the Red Sea during the Desert storm operations." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 22]
     2. Sherri Lyman Smart. Born, 11 Dec 1966.
     3. Amy Leigh Smart. Born, 15 Apr 1970.
239. Ray Cole[8] Brasher (Walter Jesse (Jub), 155). Born, 18 Mar 1945. Resided in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Fireman. "Ray Cole Brasher served as a Navy petty officer 2nd class during the Vietnam War. He was in the military for four years." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 20]

     He married, first, Barbara Jane Abel, daughter of Dunston Abel, 23 Nov 1968, in Norfolk, VA. Divorce, 12 Nov 1986. Children:

     1. Jennifer Lynn[9] Brasher. Born, 7 Oct 1970.
     2. Bryce Cole Brasher. Born, 6 Dec 1975.

     He married, second, Nancy Rebecca Poston, 11 Jun 1990.

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240. Edgar Frank[8] Brasher (Walter Jesse (Jub), 155). Born, 23 Apr 1946. Resided: 1982, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Occupation: Auto Dealer. "Edgar Frank Brasher served as a staff sergeant during the Vietnam War. He was in the Air Force for four years." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 21]

     He married, first, Brenda Lee Wisham (Hufstedler), 10 Mar 1968, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, 19 Apr 1975. Children:

     1. Jamison Cole (Jamie)[9] Brasher. Born, 1 Sep 1969.

     He married, second, Joyce Elaine Hunt, 15 Sep 1977.

241. Sue Ann[8] Brasher (Benjamin Franklin (Ben) Brasher, 156). Born, 19 Jul 1952.

     She married Thomas E. Stevens, 27 Nov 1970. Born, 6 Apr 1947. Children:

     1. Bryan Todd[9] Stevens. Born, 3 Feb 1974.
     2. Michael Keith Stevens. Born, 18 Dec 1976.
242. Gary Lynn[8] Brasher (Benjamin Franklin (Ben) Brasher, 156). Born, 25 Feb 1955.

     He married Pamela Dawn Boggan, daughter of Ralph H. Boggan and Onita Conrad, 30 Dec 1979, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 Mar 1955. Resided: 1991, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Courtney Dawn[9] Brasher. Born, 13 Oct 1981.
243. Ralph Dale[8] Brasher (Ralph Craig (Rooter), 157). Born, 12 Apr 1957.

     He married Teresa Marcella Majors, 28 May 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 20 Aug 1960. Children:

     1. Beau Christopher[9] Brasher. Born, 16 Apr 1984.
     2. Katherine Lee Brasher. Born, 5 Jul 1990.

244. from other research...

     Bobby Lee Brasher has two children. Laken Cecilia Brasher and Jon Robert Brasher. His father is Ralph Craig (Rooster) Brasher.

     source: Bobby Lee Brasher

     Robert Lee[8] Brasher (Ralph Craig (Rooter), 157). Born, 15 Sep 1962.

     He married Mary Jo Smith, 3 Jan 1986. Divorce, 1989. Children:

     1. Laken Cecalia[9] Brasher. Born, 4 Aug 1986.
     2. John Robert Brasher. Born, Sep 1987.
245. Linda Kay[8] Brasher (James Howard (Jimmy) (Zee), 158). Born, 28 Dec 1957.

     She married Michael Lee Conrad, 24 Jun 1978, in Perry Co., TN. Born, 6 Jul 1956. Children:

     1. Misty Autumn[9] Conrad. Born, 3 Aug 1981.
     2. Jason Howard Conrad. Born, 17 Feb 1984.

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246. Jerry Lindsay[8] Brasher (James Howard (Jimmy) (Zee), 158). Born, 11 Aug 1959.

     He married Sonya Juan King, daughter of Joe L. King and Unknown Terry, 21 Dec 1979. Born, 27 Jul 1956. Children:

     1. Leslie Page[9] Brasher. Born, 2 Dec 1981.
     2. April Dawn Brasher. Born, 23 Apr 1986.
247. Lisa Carol[8] Brasher (James Howard (Jimmy) (Zee), 158). Born, 25 Sep 1961.

     She married Keven Ray Garrett, 30 Jul 1983. Children:

     1. Benjamin Roy[9] Garrett. Born, 17 Jun 1986.
248. Randall Lance[8] Brasher (James Howard (Jimmy) (Zee), 158). Born, 1 Dec 1962.

     He married Tammy Lynn Armstrong, daughter of Donald James Armstrong and Elizabeth Beasley, 4 Mar 1989, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jordan Brooke[9] Brasher. Born, 30 Aug 1989.
     2. Lauren Elizabeth Brasher. Born, circa 1990.
249. Donny Gene[8] Brasher (Gene Robert, 159). Born, 6 Sep 1957.

     He married, first, Joyce Marie Middleton, daughter of Joe Middleton and Lois, 10 Jun 1978, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1990. Born, 27 Apr 1960. Children:

     1. Charity Romaine[9] Brasher. Born, 2 Nov 1980.
     2. Cassie Gene Brasher. Born, 6 Aug 1982.
     3. Chelsey LaVon Brasher. Born, 19 Dec 1985.

     He married, second, Jo Kathryn Crawley, 15 Jul 1990, in Decatur Co., TN.

250. Michael Randall[8] Brasher (Gene Robert, 159). Born, 5 Jun 1960.

     He married Tammy Lynn White, daughter of Robert Thomas White and Mary Lynn Graves, 28 Jun 1984, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Jun 1962, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

     1. Golden Hope[9] Brasher. Born, 13 Nov 1986, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     2. Michael Chase Brasher. Born, 27 Mar 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
251. Margarett (Margie)[8] Smith. Born, circa 1922. Died, 18 Nov 1996. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. She was the first woman elected Mayor of Decaturville.

     She married Fred Alexander, son of John Franklin Alexander and Beulah Long, 1946. Resided: 1973, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher/Merchant. Fred Alexander operated a dry goods store in Decaturville. This store previously had been operated by his mother-in-law Bertha Smith. "Fred Alexander was in the Army during World War II from February of 1943 until December of 1945. "He served in both England and France. . . . "Military decorations include: World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the American Service Medal." ["Paths to Freedom," Parsons News Leader, 3 July 1991, p. 13] Children:

     1. Fred Smith[9] Alexander. Born, circa 1951. Occupation: Corrections. He married Pamela Kay McDaniel, 22 Jul 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

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252. Robert Steven[8] White (Robert Wesley (Bob), 171). Born, 29 Aug 1947. Occupation: Banking.

     He married Benita Ruth Baker, 29 May 1971. Born in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:

     1. Robert Blake[9] White.
     2. Allyson Ruth White.
     3. Drew White.
253. Flora Mae[8] Dyer.

     She married Leon Ivey, son of James Curtis Ivey and Willie Tuten, 15 Oct 1955, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 8 Feb 1932, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1976, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

     1. Deborah Kathryn[9] Ivey.
     2. Mikial (Mike) Ivey. Born, 18 Oct 1958, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1990, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. He married Vicki Wallace, daughter of Millard Wallace and Evelyn Kindle.
254. Paul J.[8] Morgan. Born, 14 Sep 1934. Died, 2 Sep 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Crawford Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

     He married Bonnie Faye Rimmer. Born, 14 Aug 1933. Children:

     1. Jerry D.[9] Morgan.
255. Bobby Sue[8] Morgan. Born, circa 1947. Died, 27 Jan 1996, in Zion, IL. Burial in Darden Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1990, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Dan Blackwell. Children:

     1. Susan[9] Blackwell.
256. Billy[8] Camper. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Unknown Morris, daughter of Bertis A. Morris and Tamer O. Children:

     1. Rhonda Jean[9] Camper.
257. Royce[8] Camper. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Sarah Conway, daughter of George Conway and Marie White. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Stephanie Royce[9] Camper.

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258. Jimmy[8] Camper. Resided: 1978, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Resided: 1987, in Houston, Harris Co., TX. Resided: 1996, in Houston, Harris Co., TX.

     He married Corinne. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Tamina Corine[9] Camper.
259. Randall (Hank)[8] Camper. Resided: 1978, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1987, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Loretta Gately, daughter of Winford Gately and Lessie Mae. Children:

     1. Steven Randall[9] Camper. Born, circa 1974. He married Kendra Rhea Cavness, daughter of Kenneth Ray (Kenny) Cavness and Nancy Etta Frost, 19 Jul 1996, in Wildersville, Henderson Co., TN.
     2. Jeremy Camper.
260. Mabel Jean[8] Dodd. Born, 16 Jul 1933. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Benjamin Franklin (Ben) Brasher (156).

261. Linda G.[8] Culp. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Hubert Rogers Brigance, son of Earl Brigance and Ruby V. Jones. Born, circa 1943. Died, 17 Apr 1994, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Schoolbus Insp. Hubert Brigance was a Vietnam veteran and a member of Concord Methodist Church. Children:

     1. Leigh Ann[9] Brigance.
262. George Max[8] Culp. Died, 26 Apr 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. George Culp was an Air Force veteran and clinical director of Dawn Center, Orangeburg, South Carolina. He was a member of Decaturville First United Methodist Church.

     He married an unknown woman. Children:

     1. Tony[9] Culp. Resided: 1995, in Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.
     2. Mark Culp. Resided: 1995, in Columbia, Richmond Co., SC.
     3. Deborah Culp. Resided: 1995, in Summerville, Dorchester Co., SC. She married Unknown Bischoff.
263. Harold[8] Brasher (Ray Herbert, 183). Born, 5 Nov 1940.

     He married Bonnie Stoneover. Children:

     1. Laura[9] Brasher. Born, 1 Jul 1968.
     2. Mark Brasher. Born, 17 Jan 1971.

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264. Kay[8] Brasher (Ray Herbert, 183). Born, 30 Mar 1948.

     She married, first, James McClure. Children:

     1. Sonia[9] McClure.
     2. Monica McClure.

     She married, second, Robert Pittman. Children:

     1. Bobby Pittman.
265. Brenda[8] Patterson. Born, 31 Dec 1951, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Secretary.

     She married William McMillan (Mac) Johnson, son of William McMillan Johnson and Hazel Laster, 6 Jun 1970, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Jun 1950. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Construction. Children:

     1. Sarah Jane[9] Johnson.
     2. Dana Johnson. She married Unknown McMillan.
     3. Sherry Renee Johnson. Born, circa 1970. Resided: 1996, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. Occupation: Ag Extension. She married Michael Shane Finley, son of Jimmy Finley and Becky Chalker, 2 Nov 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
266. Betty[8] Patterson.

     She married Don Murphy. Children:

     1. Donny[9] Murphy.
267. Doris Aileen[8] Brasher (Grady Elder, 186). Born, 17 Jan 1931. Died, 14 Jul 1960.

     She married Billy Dixon. Children:

     1. Theresa Jean[9] Dixon. Born, 20 Sep 1951.
     2. Michael Brady Dixon. Born, 8 Oct 1953.
     3. Cathy B. Dixon. Born, 19 Oct 1957.
268. Jesse G.[8] Brasher (Grady Elder, 186). Born, 27 Apr 1933. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Joan Smith. Born, 27 Jun 1937. Children:

     1. Nancy Renee[9] Brasher.
     2. Victoria Joan Brasher. Born, 25 Sep 1956.
     3. Robert Douglas Brasher.
     4. David Howell Brasher.

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269. Tom Austin[8] Brasher (Grady Elder, 186). Born, 17 Nov 1939. Resided: 1987, in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.

     He married Sandy Schidermann. Children:

     1. Thomas David[9] Brasher. Born, 19 Apr 1961.
     2. Michael Brasher. Born, 9 Sep 1962.
     3. Shannon Brasher. Born, 29 Jan 1964.
     4. Shelly Brasher. Born, 23 Nov 1968.
270. Grady Harold[8] Brasher (Grady Elder, 186). Born, 24 May 1942. Resided: 1987, in Sacremento, Sacremento Co., CA.

     He married Caroline Mencer. Children:

     1. Lisa[9] Brasher. Born, 14 May 1966.
     2. Rebecca Brasher. Born, 17 Aug 1970.
271. Paul Warner[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 21 Sep 1933, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1 Sep 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Paul Warmer Brasher served in the army during the Korean War. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Pvt US Army Korea." He represented the third district on the Decatur County Commission.

     He married Randa Joyce Allen. Born, 4 Nov 1935. Children:

     1. Gary Paul[9] Brasher.
     2. Andrew Jeff Brasher. Born, 22 Dec 1958. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married, first, Ora. He married, second, Ora Mae Clark, 3 Jun 1977.
272. Elvin Jerry[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 14 Nov 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN.

     He married Shelby Joyce Smart, daughter of Dewey Smart and Dula Elizabeth White, 4 Apr 1959, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 27 Aug 1938. Resided: 1996, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Pamela Joy (Pam)[9] Brasher.
     2. William David Brasher. Born, 20 Jul 1974, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN.
273. James Earl (Red)[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 10 Nov 1938, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK.

     He married Mary Caroline Strong. Born, 18 Mar 1939, in Duncan, Stephens Co., OK. Children:

     1. Regina Marie[9] Brasher. Born, 12 May 1961.
     2. Elizabeth Ann Brasher. Born, 16 Jul 1962.
     3. Andrew James Brasher. Born, 8 Sep 1963.
     4. Patricia Lynn Brasher. Born, 29 Jan 1965.

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274. Mary Ruth[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 28 Aug 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, first, Bill Mac Pratt, son of Loyd Pratt and Maudie B., 14 Nov 1959. Born, 15 Dec 1935. Died, 14 Jun 1976. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Timothy Lynn[9] Pratt.
     2. Cythhia Ann (Cindy) Pratt.

     She married, second, James Lawson Pearcy, son of James C. (Curt) Pearcy and Vera Bartholomew, 8 Aug 1970. 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] Children:

     1. Angela Gaye Pearcy.
     2. Amber Dawn Pearcy. Born, 28 Sep 1980. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
275. Roy Rogers[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 20 Jul 1943, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Peggy Austin, daughter of William Paul Austin and Opal M. Smith. Children:

     1. Christy[9] Brasher.
     2. Tony Lynn Brasher.
276. Jimmy Wayne[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 20 Jul 1947. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Nancy Jean Tuten. Born, 4 Jun 1945. Children:

     1. Clifford Wayne[9] Brasher. Born, 10 Mar 1968. He married, first, Linda Carol Hardison. He married, second, Debbie Darline Blackwell, 12 Aug 1985, in Decatur Co., TN.
277. Larry Gene[8] Brasher (Elvin Howell (Ebb), 187). Born, 13 Aug 1948. Died, 28 Jan 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1975, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Mechanic.

     He married Betty Gail Warren. Born, 8 Aug 1952, in Florence, Lauderdale Co., AL. Children:

     1. Larry Michael[9] Brasher. Born, 16 Dec 1975.
     2. Alan Ryan Brasher. Born, 13 Oct 1980.
     3. Brian Lynn Brasher. Born, 17 Feb 1982.

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278. Linda Kay[8] Fisher. Resided: 1987, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married David Johnson. Children:

     1. Sherry Lynn[9] Johnson.
279. Martin Jasper[8] Fisher. Born, 26 Jun 1932. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Faylene Pearcy, daughter of Rube Clinton Pearcy and Willie Hazel Tolley, Jul 1951, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 13 Nov 1931. Occupation: Dollmaker. In 1991 Fayleen Pearcy was operating a shop in Parsons where she made and sold homemade dolls. Children:

     1. Cathy Rhea[9] Fisher.
280. William Ralph[8] Fisher. Born, 3 Apr 1934. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Lottie Jean Renfroe, 6 Jul 1959, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jan Phlar[9] Fisher.
281. Mary Ellen[8] Fisher. Born, 9 Mar 1936. Resided: 1993, in Nashville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, first, Sherman Anderson, circa 1956. Children:

     1. Amy Lynn[9] Anderson.
     2. Neil Anderson.

     She married, second, John Arndt, 14 Jul 1989.

282. Lou Ellis (Sammy)[8] Fisher. Born, 8 Jan 1942. Resided: 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Judy Carter, daughter of James Travis Carter and Martha L. (Polly) White. Born, 2 Sep 1945. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Scott Anthony[9] Fisher.
     2. Stan Fisher.
     3. John Fisher.
283. Valencia (Odell)[8] Taylor. Born, 15 Apr 1946, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

     He married Glenda Kay Reeves, daughter of Elbert Lee Reeves and Clara Mae Duke, 19 Jun 1965. Born, 25 Nov 1948, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Teresa[9] Taylor.
     2. Valerie Taylor. She married Unknown Hays.
     3. Ricky Taylor.
     4. Bruce Taylor.

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284. Janice[8] Taylor. Resided: 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Unknown Melton. Children:

     1. Lisa[9] Melton. She married Unknown Holmes.
     2. Jason Melton.
285. Jennifer Lynn[8] Ivey. 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.

     She married John Hunter Watkins, son of Robert W. (Bob) Watkins and Linda Lou Tinker, Jun 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1967. Resided: 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Logan Hunter[9] Watkins. Born, 15 Dec 1995.
286. Terry[8] Lynn Brasher (Robert Lynn, 201). Born, 7 Mar 1962. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Patricia Grinder, daughter of A. W. Grinder and Carmie. Children:

     1. Patrick Levin[9] Brasher. Born, 3 Apr 1988.
     2. Tyler Logan Brasher. Born, 15 Jan 1990.
     3. Parker Grant Brasher. Born, 14 Mar 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
287. James David[8] Johnson. Resided: 1997, in Arlington, Shelby Co., TN. James David Johnson served in the air force in Vietnam.

     He married Carolyn Lawson in Jacksonville, Pulaski Co., AR. Children:

     1. David Alan[9] Johnson.
     2. Christopher Scott Johnson.
288. Melvin Glenn[8] Brasher (J. W., 209). Born, 6 Jul 1953. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Pamela Wooton, 7 Dec 1974, in Decatur Co., TN. Marriage(2): 26 Apr 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 9 Oct 1955. Children:

     1. Derek[9] Brasher. Born, circa 1986.
289. Tony Jay[8] Brasher (J. W., 209). Born, 21 Dec 1957. Died, 11 Oct 1996, in Dover, Stewart Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Fisherman/Diver. Tony Brasher was killed when a tow struck his boat while he was diving for mussels.

     He married Jennifer Bryant, 21 Sep 1985. Children:

     1. Ashley E.[9] Brasher. Born, 21 Dec 1987. Resided: 1996, in Paris, Henry Co., TN.

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290. Carey Dwight[8] Ricketts. Born, 29 Dec 1947, in Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Helen Flowers, daughter of Hester Lee Flowers and Flossie Woods, 10 Nov 1967, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Born, 20 Nov 1947, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

     1. Carey Dwight[9] Ricketts.
     2. Melissa Ricketts. Born, 23 Feb 1973, in Madison Co., TN.
291. Charles Larry[8] Moody. Born, 18 Feb 1947. Died, 13 Oct 1975. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Sgt US Army Vietnam."

     He married Joyce Marie, 23 Dec 1964. Born, 22 May 1944. Children:

     1. Ted[9] Moody.
     2. Scarlet Danette Moody. Born, 5 Oct 1967. Died, 5 Oct 1967. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
292. Paula[8] Wicker (Mack, 215). Resided: 1997, in Chesterfield, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married, first, Unknown McBride. Children:

     1. Michelle[9] McBride.

     She married, second, Mike Roberts. Children:

     1. Randy Roberts.
     2. Anna Elaine Roberts. Born, 19 May 1997.
293. Thomas Rye[9] Aaron (Gilbert O., 216). Born, 19 Nov 1914.

     He married Mildred Shelton. Born, 16 Jul 1918, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 4 Apr 1986, in Rockwood, Roane Co., TN. Children:

     1. Thomas Ronald[10] Aaron. Born, 11 Nov 1941.
     2. Gerald Aaron. Born, 20 Feb 1946, in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co., TN. He married Beth.
294. Anna Mae[9] Aaron (Gilbert O., 216). Born, 30 Mar 1920, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, first, Eunice Johnson, Oct 1939, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS.

     She married, second, Andrew Ruiz, 17 Jan 1946, in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX. Children:

     1. Donald[10] Ruiz. Born, 19 Aug 1946. He married, first, Patricia Hopper. He married, second, Elvia Gonzoles.

     She married, third, Bedford Todd, 28 Oct 1952, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., TN. Children:

     1. Beverly Gail Todd. Born, 14 Jul 1954. She married Richard Ewell Byrd, 12 Aug 1969, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, fourth, Boyd Mason, 17 May 1971, in Newport, Jackson Co., AR. Died, 1975.

     She married, fifth, Morris Rhea, 10 Aug 1985. Born, 10 Apr 1935, in MO.

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295. Nora Lee[9] Aaron (Gilbert O., 216). Born, 30 Jul 1930, in Linden, Perry Co., TN.

     She married Willard Honeycutt, 27 Nov 1953. Born, 13 Aug 1926, in Roane Co., TN. Children:

     1. Teresa (Terri)[10] Honeycutt. Born, 2 Apr 1955, in Rockwood, Roane Co., TN.
296. Orville[9] Hicks.

     He married an unknown woman. Children:

     1. Brenda[10] Hicks.
297. Wilma Lee[9] Aaron (Newton Edward, 218). Born, 11 Aug 1928, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Maurice Moore, son of Newton Seals Moore and Ruby Ann Newsome, 1 Jun 1951, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Jun 1931, in Whiteville, Hardeman Co., TN. Occupation: Doctor. Children:

     1. Amelia Ann[10] Moore. Born, 11 Aug 1960, in Sparta, White Co., TN. She married Tim Johnson in Sparta, White Co., TN.
     2. Newton Maurice (Reese) Moore. Born, 7 Dec 1962.
298. Jo Ann[9] Aaron (Newton Edward, 218). Born, 1 Jan 1942, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1963, in SC.

     She married, first, Joseph F. (Joe) Crosby, son of Joel Travis Crosby and Nell Padgett, 17 Feb 1962, in Smoaks, Colleton Co., TN. Divorce, Jan 1980, in Smithville, Dekalb Co., TN. Born, 11 Jul 1937, in Smoaks, Colleton Co., SC. Occupation: Doctor. Children:

     1. Janice Lee[10] Crosby. Born, 3 Sep 1962. He married Mitchell Mills in ID.
     2. Carol Ann Crosby. Born, 3 Aug 1967, in Sparta, White Co., TN. She married Patrick Pedigo, 9 Aug 1985, in Warren Co., TN.
     3. Julianna (Julie) Crosby. Born, 4 Feb 1970, in Smithville, Dekalb Co., TN. Died, 7 Jul 1988, in Provo, Wasatch Co., UT. Julie Crosby was killed in an automobile accident.
     4. Joanna Crosby. Born, 11 Mar 1971, in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN. She married Ricardo Vasquez, 9 Dec 1990, in Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL.

     She married, second, Janis Arnis Berzins, 16 May 1980. Divorce, 15 Nov 1990, in Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL. Born, 6 Feb 1961.

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299. Phillip Andrew[9] Brasher (Phillip Andrew, 231). Born, 9 Sep 1963. Resided: 1997, in Como, Panola Co., MS.

     He married Wendy Renee Glasgow, daughter of H. D. Glasgow, 7 Aug 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Drew[10] Brasher.
     2. Phillip Aaron Brasher. Born, 16 Mar 1995.
300. Terry[9] Brasher (Ricky Allen, 235). Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Ashley Robin Rogers, daughter of Toney Mitchell Rogers and Lynda Kay Laster. Born, 1976. Children:

     1. Casey Elizabeth[10] Brasher. Born, 8 Jun 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     2. Cassidy Laine Brasher. Born, 8 Jun 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
301. Amanda Carol[9] Brasher (Walter James, 237). Born, 23 Feb 1962, in Madison Co., TN.

     She married an unknown man. Children:

     1. James Grant[10] Brasher. Born, 5 Apr 1992.
302. Deborah Kathryn[9] Ivey. Born, 7 Jul 1957, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1990, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

     She married Paul Kevin Carter, son of Paul Carter and Uneda, 7 Jun 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 28 Feb 1958, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1990, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Accountant. Children:

     1. Whitney[10] Carter. Born, 28 Apr 1987, in Henderson Co., TN.
303. Jerry D.[9] Morgan (Paul J., 254). Resided: 1989, in Demossville, KY.

     He married Unknown. Children:

     1. Joshua Elic[10] Morgan.
     2. Celeste Hanson Morgan.
304. Susan[9] Blackwell. Resided: 1996, in Linden, Perry Co., TN.

     She married Robert Mackin. Children:

     1. Felicia[10] Mackin.
     2. Amber Mackin.
305. Rhonda Jean[9] Camper (Billy, 256). Born, 11 Nov 1958.

     She married Tony Frank Wyatt, son of Loyce Vady Wyatt and June Dunavant. Born, 21 May 1953. Children:

     1. Brandi Lee[10] Wyatt. Born, 27 Feb 1978.
     2. Wesley Will Wyatt. Born, 26 Nov 1980.
     3. Lisa Renee Wyatt. Born, 13 Mar 1983.

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306. Stephanie Royce[9] Camper (Royce, 257). Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Daniel Mark Carrington, son of Thomas David Carrington and Sandra Kay Hayes, 26 Nov 1988, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 22 Dec 1966, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Samuel[10] Carrington. Born, 26 Feb 1991.
     2. Sarah Grace Carrington. Born, 6 Apr 1993.
307. Tamina Corine[9] Camper (Jimmy, 258).

     She married, first, Ronald Dale Douglas, 20 Dec 1986, in Decatur Co., TN.

     She married, second, Gregory Franklin Duke, son of Loyce Duke and Unknown, 15 Sep 1990, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Brandie Corinne[10] Duke. Born, 22 Jan 1991.
308. Nancy Renee[9] Brasher (Jesse G., 268). Born, 28 Jul 1954.

     She married Tony Gurley. Children:

     1. Missy[10] Gurley.
309. Robert Douglas[9] Brasher (Jesse G., 268). Born, 1 Apr 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Towboat Engineer.

     He married Victoria Ann (Vicki) White, daughter of Robert Thomas White and Mary Lynn Graves, 3 Jul 1978, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 13 Aug 1960, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Beacon, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

     1. Robert Adam[10] Brasher. Born, 25 Jun 1980, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     2. Jesse Derrick Brasher. Born, 19 Mar 1985, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
     3. Ryan Douglas Brasher. Born, 16 Nov 1989, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
310. David Howell[9] Brasher (Jesse G., 268). Born, 22 Nov 1966.

     He married, first, Andrea leigh Coleman, 29 May 1988, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, second, Benita Fay Rhodes, daughter of James William Rhodes and Faye Janette Powers, 19 Nov 1990, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Coltin[10] Brasher. Born, circa 1989.
     2. Lauren Brooke Brasher. Born, 3 Nov 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

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311. Gary Paul[9] Brasher (Paul Warner, 271). Born, 4 Apr 1956. Resided: 1995, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married, first, Terry Renee White, circa 1975. Divorce, before 1995. Born, 24 Sep 1959, in Columbia, Maury Co., TN. Children:

     1. Crystal Gayle[10] Brasher. Born, 20 Jul 1975.

     He married, second, Phyllis White Livingston, 9 Aug 1986, in Decatur Co., TN.

     He married, third, Melanie Martin, before 1995. Born, 19 Sep 1966. Resided: circa 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

     1. Ashley Brasher. Born, 8 Jan 1987.
312. Pamela Joy (Pam)[9] Brasher (Elvin Jerry, 272). Born, 26 Apr 1963, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN.

     She married Kevin Walker, son of F. E. Walker and Sue. Children:

     1. Meagan[10] Walker. Born, circa 1991.
     2. Matthew Cole Walker. Born, 1995. Died, 22 Jan 1996. Burial in Forest Lawn C., Goodlettsville, Davidson Co., TN.
313. Timothy Lynn[9] Pratt. Born, 29 Dec 1960. Resided: 1991, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

     He married Angie Ross, daughter of Junior Ross and Norma. Children:

     1. Billy Dexter[10] Pratt. Born, 30 Aug 1995.
314. Cythhia Ann (Cindy)[9] Pratt. Born, 28 Feb 1968. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Wesson Reeves, son of L. C. Reeves and Dorothy (Ruthie) Davis. Born, 28 Nov 1969, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Children:

     1. Kailey[10] Reeves. Born, 24 Jan 1996.
315. Angela Gaye[9] Pearcy. Born, 11 Jul 1973. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Associated with Shawn Yarbro, son of G. Clyde (Junior) Yarbro and JoEvelyn Magers. Children:
     1. Natasha Sheree[10] Pearcy. Born, 23 Jan 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
316. Christy[9] Brasher (Roy Rogers, 275). Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

     She married Chris Parrish, son of Thomas Lloyd (Tommy) Parrish and Betty Roach. Resided: 1997, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Michaela Lachelle[10] Parrish. Born, 21 Nov 1996.

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317. Tony Lynn[9] Brasher (Roy Rogers, 275). Resided: 1997, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.

     He married Jennifer Caroline Quinn, daughter of Dewey Dotson Quinn and Jean Carol Cordle, 18 Mar 1989, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

     1. Jake Paul[10] Brasher. Born, circa 1990.
     2. Dakota Quinn Brasher. Born, circa 1993.
     3. Hannah Beth Brasher. Born, 30 Apr 1997.
318. Sherry Lynn[9] Johnson. Resided: 1997, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN.

     She married Lance Alworth Baker, son of Thomas D. Baker and Vonelle Lewis, 8 Aug 1992, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1997, in Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. Children:

     1. William Addison[10] Baker. Born, 20 Mar 1997.
319. Cathy Rhea[9] Fisher (Martin Jasper, 279). Born, 20 Feb 1953.

     She married Jimmy Glynn Yarbro, son of Glynn (Black) Yarbro and Bertha Lorrine (Bert) Lomax. Born, 1 Aug 1954, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Trader. Children:

     1. Lea Ellen[10] Yarbro. Born, 13 Jun 1982.
     2. Martin Glyn Yarbro. Born, Jul 1983.
320. Jan Phlar[9] Fisher (William Ralph, 280). Resided: circa 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

     She married Stanley Stanfill. Children:

     1. Blake[10] Stanfill.
321. Scott Anthony[9] Fisher (Lou Ellis (Sammy), 282). Born, 20 May 1967. Resided: circa 1996, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN.

     He married Kandy Buchanon. Children:

     1. Shelly[10] Fisher.
     2. Ryan Fisher.
     3. Clint Fisher.
322. Teresa[9] Taylor (Valencia (Odell), 283).

     She married Unknown Woods. Children:

     1. Seth[10] Woods.
323. Carey Dwight[9] Ricketts (Carey Dwight, 290). Born, 17 Feb 1969, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, before 1996. Associated with Thecia Wallace. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
     1. Meagan Brooke[10] Wallace. Born, 4 Sep 1991.

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324. Brenda[10] Hicks (Orville, 296).

     She married William Ray Woods, son of Howard Woods and Martha Magaline Woods. Born, 20 Dec 1948, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Refrigeration. Children:

     1. Cynthia (Cindy)[11] Woods. Born, 1966. She married Jim Jaco. Divorce, before 1995.
325. Missy[10] Gurley. Born, 27 Dec 1972.

     She married Herbert Dewey Hurst, son of Herbert Dewey Hurst. Children:

     1. Herbert Dewey[11] Hurst. Born, circa 1994.