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Yesterday's Tennessee

WILLIAM ARCH DUNAVANT

from the research of David Donahue

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. William Arch[1] Dunavant. Born, 14 Feb 1829. Died, 10 Sep 1906. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sallie A. Currin. Born, 8 Mar 1831. Died, 25 Oct 1904. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. James[2] Dunavant.
    2. Lucinda R. Dunavant.
    3. John A. Dunavant.
    4. C. Henry Dunavant.
    5. Felix Augustus Dunivant.
    6. Andrew J. Dunavant.
    7. Ephram Frank Dunavant.
    8. Margaret Elvira Dunavant. Born, 13 Dec 1867. Died, 12 Jun 1955. Burial in New Hope Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Thomas R. Reed, 19 Jul 1882, in Decatur Co., TN.
    9. Samuel David Dunavant.
    10. Marshal Walter (Walt) Dunavant.
    11. Robert A. Dunavant.

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  2. James[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, circa 1853. Died, circa 1885.

    He married Vicey Ann Harrington, daughter of William Harrington and Malinda G., 12 Nov 1873, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1849. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Carroll Co., TN. Children: i.William H.[3] Dunavant. Born, circa 1875. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    1. M. O. Dunavant. Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Homer C. Dunavant.
  3. Lucinda R.[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, circa 1855. Died, circa 1898.

    She married Charles Henderson Haggard, 16 Sep 1872, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 5 May 1850. Died, 28 May 1928. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Samuel Washington[3] Haggard.
    2. Andrew J. Haggard. Born, 25 Oct 1892. Died, 31 Aug 1922. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. He married Virgie M. Thornton, 23 May 1915, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. C. Lillian Haggard.
  4. John A.[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, circa 1856. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Sarah Read, 14 Feb 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1859. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William F.[3] Dunavant. Born, circa 1880. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.
  5. C. Henry[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, circa 1861.

    He married Caroline Brawley. License, 16 Nov 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. F. Elnor[3] Dunavant. Born, 13 Nov 1884. Died, 12 Oct 1888. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Henry V. Dunavant. Born, 11 Sep 1892. Died, 23 Nov 1894. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
  6. Felix Augustus[2] Dunivant (William Arch, 1). Born, 1863. Died, 1923. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Ellen (Nell) Kathleen England, daughter of James A. England and Mary Ann Stout, 17 Dec 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, May 1900. Died, 1956. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. George England[3] Dunivant. Born, 9 Dec 1902. Died, 11 Dec 1903. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Mary Stout Dunivant. Born, 26 Jun 1905. Died, 3 Dec 1980. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. She married Raymond Lewis Weir, 26 Jun 1936, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Mar License, 25 Jun 1936, in Decatur Co., TN.
  7. Andrew J.[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, 15 Mar 1863. Died, 9 Jun 1905. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Donie B. Holley, daughter of James W. Holley and Jane Bennett, 6 Jan 1889, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 23 Sep 1871. Died, 19 Jul 1908. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Francis B.[3] Dunavant. Born, Dec 1889. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married A. J. Mills, son of Benjamin Mills and Doras C. Rogers, 23 Jul 1904, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Flora M. Dunavant. Born, Mar 1891. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Lena Mae Dunavant.
    4. Reana/Rena Lee Dunavant. Born, 12 Nov 1893. Died, 9 Jun 1911. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Omer Butler, 6 Feb 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Estelle F. Dunavant. Born, 27 Feb 1895. Died, 5 Mar 1896. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
    6. Elver B. Dunavant. Born, Jan 1897. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    7. James Dewey Dunavant. Born, 25 Apr 1899. Died, 27 Jan 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem.,Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.Dewey Dunavant was a member of Grey's Chapel Pentecostal Cemetery. An obituary lists stepchildren but no children. He married, first, Maude Tate. He married, second, Delmer Wood, 12 Apr 1975, in Decatur Co., TN.
    8. Rosie Dunavant.
  8. Ephram Frank[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, 1865. Died, 1946. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN.

    He married, first, Josie P. Jones, 3 Apr 1881, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Mar 1863. Died, before 1914. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Mary A.[3] Dunavant. Born, Jan 1882. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Charlie W. Dunavant. Born, Dec 1885. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Arbie A. Dunavant.
    4. Estelle L. Dunavant. Born, May 1891. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN.
    5. Beulah C. Dunavant. Born, Oct 1893. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN.
    6. William W. Dunivan.
    7. John F. Dunavant.
    8. Bettie Dunavant. Born, circa 1903. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN.
    9. Henry Dunavant. Born, 1905. Died, 1950, in Scotts Hill, TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Margaret Ann Pratt, daughter of William (Bill) Pratt and Elizabeth Jones, 3 Oct 1912, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, Feb 1875. Died, 1936. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Isa I./Issie Dunavant. Born, circa 1914. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Bemis, Madison Co., TN. She married Jim Hoggart (Haggard), 25 Jun 1927, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Arlis F. Dunavant. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in West Memphis, Crittenden Co., AR. He married Willie Blackburn, 10 Nov 1935, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Bittie Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Young.
    4. Esther Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. She married Unknown Pinkley.

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  9. Samuel David[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, 19 Jul 1870. Died, 1938. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Ellen R. M. Brown, circa 1897. Born, Aug 1872. Died, 18 Apr 1902. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Annie[3] Dunavant.
    2. Maggie S. Dunavant.
    3. Mary Dunavant. Born, Feb 1894. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Lena Dunavant. Born, Mar 1896. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Medina, Gibson Co., TN. She married Unknown Hensley.
    5. N. A. Dunavant. Born, 10 Apr 1898. Died, 10 Apr 1898. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
    6. S. M. Dunavant. Born, 15 Apr 1901. Died, 15 Feb 1902. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married, second, Julia Ann Bartholomew, daughter of George Washington (Wash) Bartholomew and Melvina I. Powers, 28 Aug 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1875, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1951. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Walter Henry Dunavant.
    2. James Bedford Dunavant.
    3. Zephry Dunavant. Born, 19 Dec 1908. Died, 24 Apr 1912. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Samuel David (Sammie) Dunavant.
    5. Flossie Mae Dunavant.
    6. Bobby Alton Dunavant. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. He married Hazel Campbell, 11 Aug 1939, in Decatur Co., TN. In 1972 Alton Dunavant was living in St. Louis, St. Louis Co., MO.
    7. Georgia Opal Dunavant.
  10. Marshal Walter (Walt)[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, 1871. Died, 1963, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Lula Harrington, daughter of G. Marshall Harrington and Emily Jones, 6 May 1900. Born, 1883. Died, 5 May 1910. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Robert Finner[3] Dunavant.
    2. Glenna Dunavant.
    3. Willie Franklin (Will) Dunavant.
    4. James Clayton Dunavant. Born, 18 Jul 1906, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 18 Feb 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. He married Oeda Faye Bright, daughter of John Milton Bright and Ollie Ann Davidson. James Clayton Dunavant was a member of Scotts Hill United Methodist Church. An obituary for him does not list children.
    5. Ina Mae Dunavant.
    6. Jewel L. Dunavant.
    7. Uial Dunavant. Born, 22 Mar 1910. Died, 1 Aug 1910. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
  11. Robert A.[2] Dunavant (William Arch, 1). Born, 1873. Died, 1959. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Famie A. Mills, daughter of Benjamin Mills and Doras C. Rogers, 3 Nov 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Feb 1874. Died, 19 Oct 1903. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Minnie May[3] Dunavant. Born, 7 Dec 1893. Died, 16 Apr 1896. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. John Henry Dunavant. Born, 8 Mar 1896. Died, 18 Oct 1956. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher/Farmer. He married Bertie E. McKenzie, daughter of Jasper H. (Jap) McKenzie and Frances (Fanny) Smith.
    3. James Walter Dunavant.
    4. Mittie Dunavant. Born, circa 1901. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Ella L. Blackburn, 12 Nov 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1888. Died, 1981, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lola Dunavant. Born, circa 1909. Died, before 1981. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Unknown Holcomb.
    2. Gladys Dunavant. Born, 11 Aug 1924. Died, 11 Aug 1941. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. She married J. Haywood (Johnny) Lomax, son of Albert C. Lomax and Flora Mae Rushing, 23 Aug 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. She died in childbirth.
    3. Bea Dunavant. Resided: 1981, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

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  12. Homer C.[3] Dunavant (James, 2). Born, circa 1878. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Carroll Co., TN.

    He married Lettie. Born, circa 1892. Census: 1920, in Carroll Co., TN. Children:

    1. Offie[4] Dunavant. Born, circa 1912. Census: 1920, in Carroll Co., TN.
    2. Ora Dunavant. Born, circa 1916. Census: 1920, in Carroll Co., TN.
  13. Samuel Washington[3] Haggard. Born, 1880. Died, 1973. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Eliza Jane (Lizzie) Pratt, daughter of William (Bill) Pratt and Elizabeth Jones, 30 Nov 1902, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Mar 1878. Died, 1951. Burial in Peace Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. W. Charlie[4] Haggard.
    2. Voyd Haggard.
  14. C. Lillian[3] Haggard. Born, 1895. Died, 1962. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Charlie G. Wade, son of Riley Len Wade and Elnora J. Dees. License, 4 Mar 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1894. Died, 1960. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. May Alton[4] Wade. Born, 17 Jun 1917. Died, 16 Nov 1918. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
  15. Lena Mae[3] Dunavant (Andrew J., 7). Born, Jun 1892. Died, 1972. Burial in Wesson's Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Henry C. Artis, 24 Sep 1911, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1886. Died, 1967. Burial in Wesson's Chapel, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Arlie H.[4] Artis. Born, 5 Mar 1917. Died, 12 Feb 1942. Burial in Wesson's Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Margie N. Artis. Born, 27 Jan 1926. Died, 8 May 1936. Burial in Wesson's Chapel, Decatur Co., TN.
  16. Rosie[3] Dunavant (Andrew J., 7). Born, 1905. Resided: 1996, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN.

    She married W. Charlie Haggard (33).

  17. Arbie A.[3] Dunavant (Ephram Frank, 8). Born, 26 Aug 1889. Died, 12 May 1933. Birth(2): Aug 1887. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. An announcement of her death in the "Lexington Progress" notes that she was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church, that she died from complications of childbirth, and that she has an infant and eight children.

    She married William A. (Will) Middleton, Mar 1905. Born, 28 Nov 1886. Died, 4 Oct 1962. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Etta[4] Middleton. Born, 1907. Died, 1980. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Enville, Chester Co., TN. She married Wilmer H. Taylor.
    2. William A. (Buster) Middleton.
    3. Selenia Middleton. Born, 11 Feb 1913. Died, 26 Aug 1972. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Melrose Park, IL. She married Harold J. Westerman.
    4. Andrew Jackson (Andy) Middleton.
    5. Willie Lucille Middleton. Born, 10 Nov 1918. Resided: 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. She married Bonnie Murray (Mutt) Garner.
    6. Barney Franklin Middleton.
    7. James Elbert Middleton.
    8. Maxine Middleton. Resided: 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Tigrett, Dyer Co., TN. She married Unknown Horton.
    9. Howell E. Middleton. Born, 12 May 1933. Died, 10 Oct 1933. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
  18. William W.[3] Dunivan (Ephram Frank, 8). Born, 30 Aug 1897. Died, 27 Feb 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tennessee Pvt Co M 149 Infantry World War I."

    He married Lola Mae. Born, 1902. Children:

    1. Frank[4] Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
    2. James Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Carl Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Joe V. Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    5. Willie Pauline Dunivan.
    6. Eula Mae Dunivan. Born, 1923. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Elmer Horton.
    7. Joan Dunivan. Born, 19 Oct 1942. Died, 3 Mar 1944. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    8. Louise Dunivan.
    9. Lorene Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Ray Lee Reeves, 25 May 1940, in Henderson Co., TN.
    10. June Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Henry.
    11. Dorothy Dunivan. Resided: 1970, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown McAdams.

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  19. John F.[3] Dunavant (Ephram Frank, 8). Born, 2 Dec 1899. Died, 12 Dec 1975. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1970, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

    He married Jessie F. Bingham, daughter of J. E. Bingham. Born, 9 Apr 1906. Children:

    1. James Franklin[4] Dunavan.
    2. Bobby Wayne Dunavan. Resided: 1952, in Madison Hall, Madison Co., TN.
  20. Annie[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, Nov 1889. Died, 1935. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Walter L. Rimmer, son of George W. Rimmer and Unknown, 18 Sep 1904, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Jan 1882. Died, 11 Oct 1953. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. George C.[4] Rimmer.
    2. Opal Rimmer.
  21. Maggie S.[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, Jan 1892, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, Jan 1972. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    She married Joel W. Powers, son of Stephen Lafayette Powers and Mary Ann Bartholomew, 17 Sep 1912, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Nov 1871. Died, 1963. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1952, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Oliver[4] Powers. Born, 28 Oct 1913. Died, 31 Jul 1975. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. He married Pauline, 6 Nov 1937.
    2. Troy S. Powers.
    3. Bertha Powers. Born, 1918. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Hubert Moody.
    4. Ernest Wesley Powers.
    5. Leatha Powers.
    6. Monnie Mae Powers.
    7. Donnie Powers. Resided: 1980, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Unknown Tucker.
  22. Walter Henry[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, 1905. Died, 18 Jun 1977, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    He married, first, Tiny Laster, daughter of Sanford Wesley Laster and Martha L. Millner. Born, 1905. Died, 1952. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Edd W.[4] Dunavant.
    2. Lee Dunavant. Resided: 1982, in Erin, Houston Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Erin, Houston Co., TN.
    3. Alpha Louise Dunavant. Resided: 1982, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Williams.

    He married, second, Juaree Tolley, daughter of John W. Tolley and Ollie Gray Dennison, 1958. Born, 2 Feb 1925, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 9 Feb 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

  23. James Bedford[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, 1907. Died, 1988. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Hattie Broadway, daughter of William W. (Bill) Broadway and Susie Culp, 17 Sep 1925. Born, 17 Jun 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1989, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. James Ralph[4] Dunavant.
    2. Alvin Elwood Dunavant.
    3. Alvis Eugene Dunavant. Born, 28 Mar 1932. Died, 6 Dec 1932. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Doris Marie Dunavant.
  24. Samuel David (Sammie)[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, circa 1910. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.

    He married Gertrude (Gertie) May Lomax, daughter of James Wesley (Jim) Lomax and Martha Viola Catherine Fisher, 22 Mar 1931, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Aug 1913. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1978, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Eugene[4] Dunavant. Born, 28 Mar 1932. Died, 6 Dec 1932. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. J. D. Dunavant. Born, 31 May 1935. Resided: 1992, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN. He married Flora Mae (Flo) Leake.
    3. Hershel Ray Dunavant. Born, 17 Oct 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in AL. Occupation: Utilities. He married Patricia Gayle Petty.
    4. Gerald Fred Dunavant.

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  25. Flossie Mae[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, 1913. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1972, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married, first, Johney W. Britt, 7 Apr 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Bobby Eugene[4] Britt.
    2. Lucille Britt. Born, before 1939. Resided: 1973, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Resided: 1995, in Madison, Davidson Co., TN. She married Unknown Tunstill.

    She married, second, Benjamin Franklin Bowman, son of James J. Bowman and Zilpha Elliott, 1 Sep 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 25 Nov 1889. Died, 25 Jun 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave reads "Tennessee Pvt U.S. army World War I." Children:

    1. Dale Franklin Bowman.
    2. Daisy Mae Bowman. Born, circa 1943. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Junior King, 6 Mar 1960, in Henderson Co., TN.
  26. Georgia Opal[3] Dunavant (Samuel David, 9). Born, 1920. Died, 1991. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Robert L. (Bob) Bowman, son of John Thomas Bowman and Polly Ann Garner, 1 Aug 1937, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1906. Died, 1986. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Harry Leon[4] Bowman. Born, circa 1938. Resided: 1958, in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS. He married Mary Nell Richardson, daughter of Ray Richardson and Lela V., 29 Jun 1958, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Wayne Bowman.
    3. Mason Bowman. Born, circa 1941. He married Peggy Beacham, 3 Jan 1960, in Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Samuel P. (Sammy) Bowman.
    5. Patsy Bowman.
    6. Omega Bowman.
  27. Robert Finner[3] Dunavant (Marshal Walter (Walt), 10). Born, 3 Apr 1901. Died, 15 Dec 1969. Burial in Oakland Cem., Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Resided: 1963, in Milan, Gibson Co., TN.

    He married Veania Mayfield. Burial in Oakland Cem., Milan, Gibson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Lonnie[4] Dunavant. Resided: circa 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Harold Dunavant. Resided: circa 1996, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL.
  28. Glenna[3] Dunavant (Marshal Walter (Walt), 10). Born, 25 Aug 1902. Died, 13 May 1925. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married J. Arlie Swafford, son of Joseph A. Swafford and Inda Bussell. Born, 25 Feb 1884. Died, 3 Jan 1935, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. "Arlie Swafford, living in the Campground Community attempted suicide by shooting himself in the head with a 32 caliber pistol Tuesday afternoon. His condition is very critical." [Decatur County Herald, January 4, 1935] Children:

    1. Grady[4] Swafford. Born, 1922. Died, 25 Mar 1940. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
  29. Willie Franklin (Will)[3] Dunavant (Marshal Walter (Walt), 10). Born, 18 Feb 1904. Died, 5 Oct 1975. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Delah Mae Tillman, daughter of Thomas Elihu (Hugh) Tillman and Sarah Louisa (Sally) Young, 20 Oct 1923. Born, 2 May 1906. Died, 13 Sep 1987, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1984, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Alene[4] Dunavant.
    2. Willie Floyd Dunavant. Born, 29 Jun 1926. Died, 12 Jan 1927. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Sue Dunavant.
    4. June Dunavant.
    5. Franklin D. Dunavant. Born, 1 Oct 1938. Died, 1 Oct 1938. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. John Wayne Dunavant.
    7. Jerl Don Dunavant. Born, 13 Dec 1944. Died, 16 Nov 1964. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Jerl Don Dunavant died in an automobile accident.
  30. Ina Mae[3] Dunavant (Marshal Walter (Walt), 10). Born, 10 Sep 1907. Died, 1 Mar 1947. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Will Ward, son of George Wesley Ward and Sarah (Sallie) Alice Myracle, 9 May 1926, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 1905. Resided: 1975, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Jehu Michael[4] Ward. Resided: circa 1996, in Branson, Taney Co., MO.
    2. Bobby Love Ward. Resided: circa 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

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  31. Jewel L.[3] Dunavant (Marshal Walter (Walt), 10). Born, 22 Mar 1910. Died, Jan 1969. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Rushing Rains, son of William G. Rains and Cora Mae Rushing, 24 Oct 1931, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 1905. Died, Mar 1932, in Garrett Com., Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. The following appeared in the Lexington Progress, March 18, 1932. "Rushing Rains, aged about 30, a farmer living near Decaturville, killed himself with a shotgun last Sunday afternoon, and when his body was found, the clothing had burned therefrom, igniting from the discharge of the gun.... It was said that Rains was the cause (accidental) of the death of a woman, in Jackson, a few years ago resulting from an automobile accident. The woman was a Mrs. Mitchie and the accident happened as she and her daughter were coming out of a grocery store at the corner of Neely and Poplar Streets." Children:

    1. Thomas Dale[4] Rains.
  32. James Walter[3] Dunavant (Robert A., 11). Born, 3 Jan 1898. Died, 14 Apr 1983. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Monnie Haggard, 1 Apr 1917, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 Mar 1901. Died, 1994. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:

    1. Buren[4] Dunivant. Born, circa 1918. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Tav A. Dunavant. Born, circa 1920. Census: 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Tav A. Dunivant appears in the 1920 census in the household of Robert A. Dunavant and is listed as a grandson. Assignment as a son of James Walter Dunavant is arbitrary.
    3. Delilah Dunivant.
    4. Margaret Dunivant. Resided: 1991, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. She married Unknown McDaniel.
  33. W. Charlie[4] Haggard (Samuel Washington, 13). Born, 1903. Died, 11 Sep 1951, in Pinson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Rosie Dunavant (16), 23 Dec 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Herman[5] Haggard.
    2. Billie Haggard.
    3. Gladys Haggard.
    4. Maelene Haggard.
  34. Voyd[4] Haggard (Samuel Washington, 13). Born, 27 Sep 1907.

    He married Lucy Adeline Welch, daughter of Felbert Lee Welch and Nancy Addie Chumney, 22 Sep 1928, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 18 Oct 1908, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 19 Jun 1978. Resided: 1963, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Gorden R.[5] Haggard. Born, 25 Jul 1929. Died, 6 Jan 1930. Burial in Smith Chapel, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Bobbie Jean (Jeannie) Haggard. Born, 17 Sep 1936, in Decatur Co., TN. She married Doris Perry.
    3. James Coy Haggard. Born, 6 Nov 1939. He married Edda Coffman.
    4. Patricia Ann/Nancy Haggard. Born, 7 Jan 1941. She married Pete Shutt.
    5. Voidean (Dean) Haggard. She married Swain Howell.
    6. Francis Diana (Diane) Haggard. Born, 13 Oct 1948. She married John Rhyn.
  35. William A. (Buster)[4] Middleton. Born, 6 Jan 1910, in Henderson Co., TN. Died, 18 Nov 1985. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1974, in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Gracie Lindsey, daughter of F. Lindsey, 20 Apr 1946. Born, 28 May 1923. Died, Oct 1995. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN. Children:

    1. William A.[5] Middleton. Born, 27 Jul 1954. Died, 10 Jan 1957. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Betty Jo Middleton. Born, circa 1966. Died, 11 Oct 1966. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Betty Middleton. Died, 8 Apr 1962. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Johnson Middleton.
    5. Mayrene Middleton.
    6. Fayerine Middleton.
    7. Copas Middleton.
    8. Joyce Middleton.
    9. Linda Middleton.
    10. Patricia Middleton.
    11. Charlott Middleton.
    12. Donna Middleton.

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  36. Andrew Jackson (Andy)[4] Middleton. Born, 30 Dec 1915. Died, 24 May 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Elner (Elinor). Born, 15 Jan 1919. Died, 14 Oct 1961. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children: Melba Louise[5] Middleton.

    1. Don Herron Middleton.
    2. Infant Son Middleton. Born, circa 1938. Died, 19 Jun 1938. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
  37. Barney Franklin[4] Middleton. Born, 23 May 1921. Died, 10 Aug 1974, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1947, in Huron, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Captenter. Barney Middleton was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II.

    He married Laverne Mays, 10 May 1940. Born, 17 Jul 1925. Died, 15 May 1993. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Randy[5] Middleton. Resided: 1974, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
  38. James Elbert[4] Middleton. Born, 10 May 1924. Died, 18 Mar 1994, in Hobart, Lake Co., IN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1962, in Gary, Lake Co., IN. Occupation: Steelmill. James Middleton was a veteran of World War II.

    He married Estelle Chumney, daughter of William Jones Chumney and Cora Ester Grissom, 8 Jan 1946. Born, 15 Nov 1924. Died, 26 Oct 1988, in Hobart, Lake Co., IN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1969, in Hobart, Lake Co., IN. Children:

    1. James W.[5] Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Hobart, Lake Co., IN.
    2. Robert A. Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Portage, Porter Co., IN.
    3. Patsy A. Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Portage, Porter Co., IN. She married Unknown Tharp.
    4. Betty C. Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Summertown. She married Unkonwn Porter.
    5. Judy E. Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL. She married Unknown Kimmel.
    6. Brenda J. Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Lake Station, Lake Co., IN. She married Unknown Jackson.
    7. Peggy L. Middleton. Resided: 1988, in Lake Station, Lake Co., IN. She married Unknown Ripperdan.
  39. Willie Pauline[4] Dunivan (William W., 18). Born, 4 Oct 1920. Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Jim Johnson. Born, 25 Feb 1917. Died, 25 Feb 1981. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Wauna Mae[5] Johnson.
    2. Billy A. Johnson. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Cornelia Johnson. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Weatherford.
  40. Louise[4] Dunivan (William W., 18). Resided: 1970, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Dee McPeake. Children:

    1. Johnny[5] McPeake.
  41. James Franklin[4] Dunavan (John F., 19). Born, 8 Jun 1928, in Gibson Co., TN. Died, 6 Jul 1952, in Center Grove. Burial in Brown's Meth. C., Madison Co., TN. James F. Dunavan was a veteran of World War II. As a private in the 81st airborn division he participated in the occupation of Austria.

    He married Virginia Cupples. Children:

    1. Danny[5] Dunavan. Born, 30 Jul 1948. Died, 13 Jun 1952. Burial in Browns Meth. C., Madison Co., TN.
    2. James F. Dunavan.
  42. George C.[4] Rimmer. Born, 24 Jun 1909. Died, 20 Sep 1988. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Lexie L. Greenway. Born, 31 Jan 1906. Died, 18 Apr 1988. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1988, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Charles William[5] Rimmer.

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  43. Opal[4] Rimmer. Born, 1911. Resided: 1981, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married William Leonard (Willie) Wade, son of Riley Len Wade and Elnora J. Dees. Born, 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1977, in Waynesboro, Wayne Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Cattle Trader. William Leonard Wade was a strong Democrat. He enjoyed socials and would bar-b-que whole hogs for them. He died of a stroke. Children:

    1. William Leonard[5] Wade.
    2. John Riley Wade.
    3. Betty Jean Wade.
    4. Laura Angie Wade. Born, 15 Feb 1946. Resided: circa 1993, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married Dee Mooney.
  44. Troy S.[4] Powers. Born, 22 Jan 1915. Died, 2 Mar 1993. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1980, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    He married Monnie E. Born, 27 Mar 1918. Children:

    1. Billy Joe[5] Powers.
    2. Jennet Powers.
    3. J. D. Powers.
  45. Ernest Wesley[4] Powers. Born, 15 Dec 1919. Died, 28 Jan 1980, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Louise Thompson. Born, 26 Feb 1924. Children: Jerry[5] Powers. Resided: 1980, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    1. Sammy Powers. Resided: 1980, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    2. Bernice Powers. Born, 30 Jul 1946. Died, 5 Aug 1946. Burial in Judson Cem., Henderson Co., TN.
  46. Leatha[4] Powers. Born, 18 Nov 1922. Resided: 1972, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1996, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Troy Hardin Elvington, son of Benji McCall Elvington and Bertha Arvilla Lundford. Born, 9 Oct 1924. Died, 27 Oct 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Raymond (Ray)[5] Elvington. Resided: 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. He married Ruth White, daughter of John Henry White and B. Leora.
    2. Thomas Ray Elvington. Born, 19 Jun 1951. Died, 16 May 1978. Burial in Oak Grove Cem., Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN. Thomas Ray Elvington shares a double marker with Johnnie Gail Millinder (27 Sep 1960-13 May 1978) which has a carved inscription "They were sweathearts."
    3. Jimmy Thomas Elvington. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    4. Troy Elvington. Resided: 1995, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.
    5. Brenda Elvington. Resided: 1995, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Mooney.
    6. Pearlie Elvington. Resided: 1995, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN.
    7. Linda Elvington. Resided: 1995, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Bailey.
  47. Monnie Mae[4] Powers. Resided: 1980, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    She married Joe Walter Shutt, son of Joe H. Shutt and Jessie. Born, circa 1931. Died, 15 Jul 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Truck Driver. Children:

    1. James W.[5] Shutt. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    2. Ronnie Dale Shutt.
    3. Tammie Shutt.
  48. Edd W.[4] Dunavant (Walter Henry, 22). Born, 30 Dec 1923. Died, 1 Dec 1992, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1982, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Contractor. A military marker used as a footstone on his grave notes "Tec 5 US Army World War II."

    He married Lucille Scallions, daughter of D. D. Scallions and Manie Waller, 14 Apr 1947. Born, 30 Dec 1926. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Eddie Ray[5] Dunavant.
    2. Myron Neal Dunavant. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. He married Sheila W. Watkins, 14 Apr 1979, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Mark Dunavant. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

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  49. James Ralph[4] Dunavant (James Bedford, 23). Born, circa 1927, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Died, 1990, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR. Burial: 18 Jul 1990, in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR.

    He married, first, Lavelle Kennedy, daughter of Pafford Kennedy and Tina Grimsley. Divorce, before 1991. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Larry R.[5] Dunavant.
    2. James Ronnie Dunavant.
    3. Sheila Jean Dunavant.
    4. Lisa Dunavant. Died, before 1990.

    He married, second, Shirley.

  50. Alvin Elwood[4] Dunavant (James Bedford, 23). Born, 6 Oct 1930. Resided: 1990, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Alvin Dunavant served as an army medic during the Korean War.

    He married Neelie Mae Moore, daughter of William Wesley (Wes) Moore and Sallie Lidia Mitchell, 5 Apr 1952, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 29 Nov 1930, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Barbara Gail[5] Dunavant.
  51. Doris Marie[4] Dunavant (James Bedford, 23). Resided: 1990, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Occupation: Cosmetologist.

    She married Gerald Martin, 1954. Occupation: Barber. Children:

    1. Pat[5] Martin.
    2. Theresa Martin.
    3. Jerry Martin.
    4. Shirley Martin.
  52. Gerald Fred[4] Dunavant (Samuel David (Sammie), 24). Born, 25 Aug 1940, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

    He married, first, Unknown. Children:

    1. Greg[5] Dunavant. Resided: circa 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Tommy Dunavant. Resided: circa 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.
    3. Darren Dunavant. Resided: circa 1996, in Southaven, Desoto Co., MS.
    4. Jason Dunavant. Resided: circa 1996, in Southaven, Desoto Co., MS.

    He married, second, Margie Anderson.

  53. Bobby Eugene[4] Britt. Born, circa 1935. Died, 26 Jul 1995, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Pentecostal Cem., Scotts Hill, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Scotts Hill, TN. Resided: 1995, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    He married Gerlene. Children:

    1. Tim[5] Britt. Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
  54. Dale Franklin[4] Bowman. Born, 11 Feb 1939, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Laramie, Albany Co., WY. Resided: 1994, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Construction.

    He married Belinda Jeanette Baker, daughter of William Marshall (Billy) Baker and Jeanette Orene Wilkins, 26 Jan 1958, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 25 Jan 1943, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: circa 1991, in Laramie, Albany Co., WY. Children:

    1. Marsha Jeanette[5] Bowman.
    2. Cheri Dale Bowman.
    3. Ruth Frances Bowman.
  55. Samuel P. (Sammy)[4] Bowman. Resided: 1993, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Minister.

    He married Brinda Wade, daughter of R. M. Wade and Carrie. Children:

    1. Tangie[5] Bowman.
    2. Jimmy Bowman.
    3. Trina Bowman.

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  56. Alene[4] Dunavant (Willie Franklin (Will), 29). Born, 13 Jun 1925. Resided: 1987, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Arvel Laster, son of Sanford Wesley Laster and Martha L. Millner, 28 Oct 1944. Born, 4 Jul 1922. Died, 1 Feb 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ronnie[5] Laster. Born, 27 Jul 1950. Resided: 1995, in Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM. He married Janet.
    2. Patty Diane Laster.
  57. Sue[4] Dunavant (Willie Franklin (Will), 29). Born, 18 Nov 1928. Resided: 1987, in Millington, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Millington, Shelby Co., TN.

    She married Vaughn Hayes, 17 Sep 1949. Born, 20 Feb 1926. Children:

    1. Cathy Sue[5] Hayes. Born, 10 Apr 1967. She married Charles Sterling (Chuck) Ruffin, 9 Aug 1986.
  58. June[4] Dunavant (Willie Franklin (Will), 29). Born, 14 Jun 1933. Resided: 1987, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Loyce Vady Wyatt, 24 May 1952, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 2 Jan 1931. Resided: 1976, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Tony Frank[5] Wyatt.
    2. Vady Lynn Wyatt.
    3. Philip Ray Wyatt.
  59. John Wayne[4] Dunavant (Willie Franklin (Will), 29). Born, 20 Jan 1940. Resided: 1987, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN.

    He married Melba Charlene Bailey Clark, 17 Dec 1966. Born, 2 May 1938. Children:

    1. Deanne Lynn[5] Dunavant. Born, 22 Nov 1970.
  60. Thomas Dale[4] Rains. Resided: 1969, in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Resided: circa 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Brenda Camper, daughter of Tobe A. (Gober) Camper and Cena Alene Campbell, circa 1950. Born, 4 Jul 1932. Resided: 1995, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Terry D.[5] Rains.
  61. Delilah[4] Dunivant (James Walter, 32). Born, circa 1920, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 30 Oct 1991, in Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    She married Edwin (Edd) Myracle, son of Orville M. Myracle and Nancy/Nannie Culp, 27 Dec 1942, in Corinth, Alcorn Co., MS. Born, 15 Sep 1920. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Hospital. Edwin Myracle served in World war II and participated in the Burma-China theater. Children:

    1. Margery Anita[5] Myracle. Born, 2 Sep 1946. Resided: 1991, in Camden, Benton Co., TN. She married Dwayne T. Presson, 19 Sep 1968, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Robert Wayne Myracle.
  62. Wauna Mae[5] Johnson. Born, circa 1940. Died, 25 Oct 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Burial in Chapel Hill Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory.

    She married Dwaine King. Resided: 1996, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Steve[6] King. Resided: 1996, in Dyersburg, Dyer Co., TN.
  63. Johnny[5] McPeake. Resided: 1996, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.

    He married Kay. Children:

    1. Heather[6] McPeake.
  64. Charles William[5] Rimmer (George C., 42). Resided: 1989, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Pat Knight, daughter of Thomas G. Knight and Elizabeth Smith. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. William[6] Rimmer. Resided: 1989, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Tammy Rimmer. Resided: 1989, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1991, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TN.
  65. William Leonard[5] Wade. Born, 19 Jan 1940. Died, 3 Jul 1981, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Bobby Hart. Children:

    1. Stacy Lynn[6] Wade. Resided: 1981, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

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  66. John Riley[5] Wade. Born, 22 Jul 1941. Died, 19 Nov 1982, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1977, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Unknown. Children:

    1. John Timothy[6] Wade. Resided: 1982, in Scotts Hill, TN.
    2. Tammy Woods Wade. Resided: 1982, in Scotts Hill, TN.
  67. Betty Jean[5] Wade. Born, Oct 1943. Died, 21 Feb 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Perryville Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1985, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher.

    She married Jerry Carrington, 5 Oct 1960, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Thomas Wade[6] Carrington. Resided: 1993, in Union City, Obion Co., TN. He married Lisa Gail Cochran, 22 Nov 1985, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Allison Carrington. Resided: circa 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Amber Carrington. Resided: circa 1993, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.
  68. Ronnie Dale[5] Shutt. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    He married Sharon Gail Lowry, 2 Dec 1972, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Susie Michelle[6] Shutt. Born, circa 1978. She married Christopher Jonathan McDaniel, 7 Jun 1997, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.
  69. Tammie[5] Shutt. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    She married Unknown Martin. Children:

    1. Felisha[6] Martin.
    2. Ethan Martin.
    3. Danhyell Martin.
  70. Eddie Ray[5] Dunavant (Edd W., 48). Born, circa 1949. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Charlotte Gail Yarbro, daughter of G. Clyde (Junior) Yarbro and JoEvelyn Magers, 26 Jul 1969, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1949. Children:

    1. Krista[6] Dunavant. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Alisha Dunavant. Born, circa 1977. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
  71. Larry R.[5] Dunavant (James Ralph, 49). Resided: 1991, in Atchison, Atchison Co., KS.

    He married Unknown (Shirley?) Laster, daughter of Charles Laster and Margery (Margie) Rogers. The 1972 obituary of Margie Laster mentions a daughter Mrs. Shirley Cabrero of West Palm Beach, FL. Children:

    1. Matthew Seth[6] Dunavant. Born, circa 1975.
  72. James Ronnie[5] Dunavant (James Ralph, 49). Born, 4 Dec 1950. Resided: 1990, in Scotts Hill, TN.

    He married Barbara June Tillman, daughter of W. Gordon Tillman and Allie Geneva Churchwell, 3 Sep 1971, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 7 Sep 1951. Children:

    1. Deanne Carol[6] Dunavant. Born, 12 Jun 1972.
    2. Jason Alan Dunavant. Born, 1 Jul 1975.
    3. Adam Charles Dunavant. Born, 23 Sep 1980.
  73. Sheila Jean[5] Dunavant (James Ralph, 49). Resided: 1990, in VA.

    She married Gregory Louis (Greg) Fucci, son of Louis Fucci and Marilyn, 24 Feb 1973, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Alex Louis[6] Fucci. Born, circa 1976. He married Andrea Michelle Cole, Mar 1996, in Reagan, Henderson Co., TN.
  74. Barbara Gail[5] Dunavant (Alvin Elwood, 50). Born, 15 Jul 1954, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, Anthony Alexander, 29 Sep 1973, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Divorce, 3 Jan 1989. Children:

    1. Vicky Ann[6] Alexander.
    2. Pamela Gail Alexander. Born, 19 May 1980, in Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Brittany Leann Alexander. Born, 16 Aug 1986, in Madison Co., TN.

    She married, second, George Edwards. Divorce, before 1996.

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  75. Marsha Jeanette[5] Bowman (Dale Franklin, 54). Born, 24 Dec 1958, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Teller.

    She married, first, Roger Lynn Sego, circa 1980. Children:

    1. Selena Lynn[6] Sego. Born, 9 Sep 1980.

    She married, second, Stephen Gerald Nielsen, son of Gerald Irving Nielsen and Frances Naomi, 1 Jun 1990, in Laramie, Albany Co., WY. Born, 15 Jan 1947. Occupation: Forester. Stephen Gerald Nielsen served in the U.S. Army.

  76. Cheri Dale[5] Bowman (Dale Franklin, 54). Born, 15 Dec 1960, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Nurse.

    She married Marty Jowers, son of F. L. Jowers and Jewel Gibson, 27 May 1989, in Henderson Co., TN. Born, 23 Apr 1955, in Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer/Sawmill. Children:

    1. Rachel Cheri[6] Jowers. Born, 16 Jan 1990.
    2. Rebecca Jeanette Jowers. Born, 11 Mar 1991.
    3. Seth Jowers. Born, 1993.
  77. Ruth Frances[5] Bowman (Dale Franklin, 54). Born, 10 Nov 1964.

    She married John Vernon Heinrich. Children:

    1. Amber Mollene[6] Heinrich. Born, 18 Apr 1992.
    2. John Dale Heinrich. Born, 7 May 1993.
  78. Tangie[5] Bowman (Samuel P. (Sammy), 55). Born, circa 1971.

    She married, first, Charlie Brown, son of Raymond Brown and Peggy Johnson, 23 Jun 1993. Born, circa 1965.

    She married, second, Unknown Gant, son of Daniel Gant and Jackie, before 1996. Children:

    1. Delayna Joyce[6] Gant. Born, 16 Dec 1995.
  79. Jimmy[5] Bowman (Samuel P. (Sammy), 55). Resided: 1997, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married Amanda (Haynes?). Children:

    1. Spencer[6] Bowman.
    2. Adam Kiley Bowman. Born, 12 Apr 1995.
  80. Trina[5] Bowman (Samuel P. (Sammy), 55). Resided: 1997, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Jim Roberts. Children:

    1. Jessica Eileen[6] Roberts.
    2. Kasey Brooke Roberts. Born, 20 Apr 1995.
  81. Patty Diane[5] Laster. Born, 27 May 1954. Resided: 1995, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

    She married Charles Bishop. Born, 20 Jan 1949. Children:

    1. Catherine (Katie) Deann[6] Bishop. Born, 22 Oct 1982.
  82. Tony Frank[5] Wyatt. Born, 21 May 1953.

    He married Rhonda Jean Camper, daughter of Billy Camper and Unknown Morris. Born, 11 Nov 1958. Children:

    1. Brandi Lee[6] Wyatt. Born, 27 Feb 1978.
    2. Wesley Will Wyatt. Born, 26 Nov 1980.
    3. Lisa Renee Wyatt. Born, 13 Mar 1983.
  83. Vady Lynn[5] Wyatt. Born, 11 Aug 1954.

    He married Janice Ruth Wallace, daughter of Audrain Wallace and Mable. Born, 17 Feb 1956. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. Children:

    1. Ronald Chad[6] Wyatt. Born, 9 Feb 1980.
    2. Lee Vincent Wyatt. Born, 2 Oct 1981.

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  84. Philip Ray[5] Wyatt. Born, 26 Feb 1956.

    He married Rebecca Jan Hopper. Born, 12 Jun 1962. Children:

    1. Ray Wilson[6] Wyatt. Born, 7 Apr 1983.
    2. Scott Vady Wyatt. Born, 10 Feb 1987.
  85. Terry D.[5] Rains (Thomas Dale, 60). Born, circa 1952. In 1982 he was a Lt.(J.G.) in the U.S. Navy. He was a naval aviator.

    He married Janie Murphy. Born in Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Clare Elise[6] Rains. Born, before 1982.
  86. Robert Wayne[5] Myracle. Born, 15 May 1954. Resided: 1991, in Ripley, Lauderdale Co., TN. Resided: after 1992, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Elizabeth Jean Dunn, daughter of Horace H. Dunn, 8 Jul 1977, in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN. Born, circa 1952, in Springfield, Robertson Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Children:

    1. Amanda Catherine[6] Myracle. Born, 27 Aug 1980.
    2. Sarah Jane Myracle. Born, 30 May 1984.
  87. Heather[6] McPeake (Johnny, 63). Resided: 1996, in Denmark, Madison Co., TN.

    She married Joseph Robert DiMarco. Children: i.Hunter Montgomery[7] DiMarco. Born, 3 Aug 1995.

  88. Vicky Ann[6] Alexander. Born, 22 Mar 1974, in Henderson Co., TN.

    She married James D. McDonald, 2 Jul 1989. Children:

    1. Courtney Darnelle[7] McDonald. Born, 14 Nov 1989.
    2. Lauren McDonald.

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