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FINDLEY FAMILY

from the research of David Donahue, published March 1, 1998

This family history is taken from the original research of David Donahue. David's original text document has been converted to this web page format for ease of viewing and navigating. Click here to go to David Donahue's original text document on the FINDLEY 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. George[1] Findley. Born, 12 Apr 1761, in NC. Died, 25 Jun 1849, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1830, in Giles Co., TN. Census in Mortality, 1850 Census, Decatur Co., TN. George Findley probably is buried in an unmarked grave at Campground Cemetery in Decatur County.

    He married Nancy Hagins, 1 Oct 1795, in Madison Co., KY. Born, circa 1775, in NC or PA. Died, after 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Giles Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Elizabeth C.[2] Findley.
    2. Sarah C. Findley.
    3. Martha Findley.
    4. John R. Findley. Born, 13 Mar 1813, in TN. Died, 16 May 1862. Burial in City Cem., Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Giles Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Leroy G. Findley.

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  2. Elizabeth C.[2] Findley (George, 1). Born, 18 Apr 1798, in KY. Died, 13 Aug 1879. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married James Martin, 24 Feb 1820. Born, 26 Sep 1797. Died, 15 Sep 1862. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Nancy C.[3] Martin. Born, circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. James L. Martin. Born, circa 1831. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. George Findley Martin.
    4. Newton F. Martin.
    5. J. N. Martin. Born, circa 1840. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Mary H. Martin. Born, circa 1843. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
  3. Sarah C.[2] Findley (George, 1). Born, 19 Jun 1801. Died, 16 Jul 1893. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Milton C. Bright. Died, before 1850. Children:

    1. William B.[3] Bright. Born, circa 1828. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Catherine Bright. Born, circa 1830. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. George W. Bright.
    4. Mary Jane Bright.
    5. Nancy Bright. Born, circa 1841. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.
  4. Martha[2] Findley (George, 1). Born, circa 1805, in VA. Died, after 1880. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Although listed in the census as born in Virginia, she probably was born in Madison County or Barren County in Kentucky.

    She married William H. Boatwright, son of James G. Boatwright and Deborah West. Born, circa 1806, in VA. Census: 1860, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

    1. Beverly P.[3] Boatwright. Born, circa 1830, in TN.
    2. William Franklin Boatwright. Born, 27 Apr 1832. Died, before 1864. He married Mary Jane Bright (9), 13 May 1855. William F. Boatwright served in the Union Army in the Civil War. He was 2nd Lt., E. Company, 6th Cavalry.
    3. Martha Rose Boatwright.
    4. G. W. Boatwright. Born, circa 1839, in TN.
    5. Francis Marion Boatwright. Born, circa 1841, in TN.
    6. Elizabeth Lowrene Boatwright. Born, circa 1843, in TN.
    7. Richard Boatwright.
    8. Mary Manerva (Deby) Boatwright.

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  5. Leroy G.[2] Findley (George, 1). Born, circa 1815, in TN. Died, 28 Nov 1880. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Lucinda (F.). Children:

    1. William J.[3] Findley. Born, 10 Dec 1843. Died, 21 Oct 1855. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
  6. George Findley[3] Martin. Born, 9 Sep 1834, in Giles Co.?, TN. Died, 23 Jun 1930, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX.

    He married Rebecca Rushing, daughter of William Gilbert Rushing and Eliza White, 23 Oct 1859, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 11 Sep 1839, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 21 Feb 1925, in Paris, Lamar Co., TX. Children:

    1. Alice D.[4] Martin. Born, circa 1862, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. James M. Martin. Born, circa 1863, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    3. William F. Martin. Born, circa 1865, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. John W. Martin. Born, circa 1867, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Mary A. Martin. Born, circa 1869, in TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Millard Franklin Martin. Born, 18 Sep 1877, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 4 Apr 1946, in Lamar Co., TX. He married Ruth K. Rice Capps.
  7. Newton F.[3] Martin. Born, circa 1837. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Martha A. Vernon, circa 1869. Born, 8 Jun 1850, in AL. Died, 17 Nov 1895. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870 (??) in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Virginia Hastings[4] Martin. Born, 10 Aug 1870. Died, 20 Jul 1876. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Frankie Iner Martin. Born, 18 Sep 1874. Died, 16 Jul 1876. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Fannie Iner Martin. Born, 18 Sep 1874. Died, 18 Jul 1876. Burial in Campground Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
  8. George W.[3] Bright. Born, 24 Sep 1833. Died, 2 Apr 1908. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Blacksmith.

    He married Mahala Brigance, daughter of John Hardin (Jack) Brigance and Rachel Caroline Harrell, 1 Jan 1871, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 30 Jul 1848. Died, 25 Aug 1928. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Napolian[4] Bright. Born, 24 Oct 1871. Died, 29 Oct 1871. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. James Albert Bright.
    3. Arbie Ann Bright.
    4. John Milton Bright.
    5. Mary Jane Bright. Born, 18 Apr 1878. Died, 18 Apr 1878. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    6. George W. Bright.
    7. Thomas Edgar Bright. Born, 18 Jul 1881. Died, Mar 1934. Occupation: Teacher. He married Jimmie Ursula Sanderson.
    8. William Payne (Billy) Bright. Born, 22 Oct 1885. Died, 8 Mar 1973. Resided: 1960, in Waco, McLennan Co., TX. He married, first, Bertha Houston, daughter of William Elbert (Eb) Houston and Annie T. Lacy. He married, second, Edna M. Ford.
    9. Phelan F. Bright. Born, 9 Aug 1889. Died, 9 Sep 1896. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

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  9. Mary Jane[3] Bright. Born, 14 Apr 1837. Died, 9 May 1897. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1850, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, William Franklin Boatwright, 13 May 1855. Born, 27 Apr 1832. Died, before 1864. William F. Boatwright served in the Union Army in the Civil War. He was 2nd Lt., E. Company, 6th Cavalry.

    She married, second, Alex Tucker, before 1864. Born, 11 Aug 1841. Died, 8 Dec 1926. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. L. B. (Dee)[4] Tucker.
    2. Bettie Tucker. Born, 14 Jan 1872. Died, 12 Apr 1925. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
  10. Martha Rose[3] Boatwright. Born, 19 Nov 1836, in TN. Died, 28 Aug 1887. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, first, David Frank White, son of Reuben R. White and Isabella Welch, circa 1868. Born, Oct 1838, in TN. Died, 9 Aug 1874. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer. Children:

    1. Alpha Omega[4] White.
    2. Mollie Belle White.
    3. Lee W. White. Born, circa 1873. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married, second, Elijah W. Welch, son of Nicholas Welch and Nancy White, after 1873. Born, 11 Apr 1835, in Perry Co., TN. Died, 25 Apr 1883, in Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

  11. James Albert[4] Bright (George W., 8). Born, 29 Mar 1873. Died, 17 Nov 1923. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN.

    He married, first, Susan Wallace, 6 Sep 1896, in Henderson Co., TN.

    He married, second, Lillian Lacy, daughter of Hale H. Lacy and Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Davis, 8 Jan 1899, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 May 1879. Died, 7 Jan 1916. Burial in L. F. Davis Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Alma[5] Bright. She married A. O. Dowdy.
    2. Howard Bright. He married Louise Brigance.

    He married, third, Leonia. Born, 7 Jun 1893. Died, 11 Jul 1922. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. James A. Bright. Born, 7 Jul 1922. Died, 7 Jul 1922. Burial in Union Church, Henderson Co., TN.

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  12. Arbie Ann[4] Bright (George W., 8). Born, 19 Dec 1874. Died, 2 Feb 1920. Burial in Brigance Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN.

    She married George Walter Brasher, son of John Walter Brashear and Virginia R. Currin, 13 Mar 1898, in Decatur Co., TN. 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. Children:

    1. Jetty[5] 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.
  13. John Milton[4] Bright (George W., 8). Born, 1 Oct 1876. Died, 28 Apr 1960, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Farmer.

    He married Ollie Ann Davidson, daughter of Cicero Hamilton (Jodie) Davidson and Ella Smith, 24 Nov 1901, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 17 Aug 1881. Died, 19 Mar 1958. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Ruby[5] Bright. Born, 1902. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married H. Velus McKenzie, 30 Oct 1918, in Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Herman Ruel Bright.
    3. Joe W. Bright. Born, 1910. Died, 1930. Burial in Methodist Cem., Scotts Hill, Henderson Co., TN.
    4. Oeda Faye Bright. Born, 25 Aug 1913. Resided: 1958, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Scotts Hill, TN. She married James Clayton Dunavant, son of Marshal Walter (Walt) Dunavant and Lula Harrington.
    5. Harry Weldon Bright.
    6. C. H. Bright. Born, 1924. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Nancy Robinson.
    7. Lenois Milton (Buddy) Bright. Born, 1927. Resided: 1958, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. He married Shirley Clifton.

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  14. George W.[4] Bright (George W., 8). Born, 28 Apr 1880. Died, Feb 1954. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Clara E. Lemmons, daughter of Thomas P. Lemmons and Ada Bell Hobbs, 12 Dec 1909, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1893. Died, 1978. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1964, in Bonham, Fannin Co., TX. Children:

    1. Edward[5] Bright. Born, 8 Mar 1925. Died, 8 Oct 1925. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
  15. L. B. (Dee)[4] Tucker. Born, 1864. Died, 1958. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Tennessee/Tennie C. Johnson, 20 Jan 1884, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 2 Nov 1864. Died, 3 Jan 1930. Burial in Old Center Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Willie[5] Tucker. Born, Sep 1887. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Pearl Tucker.
    3. Ben H. Tucker. Born, 20 Nov 1891. Died, 25 Nov 1980. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN. He married Allie Patterson, 9 Oct 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    4. Albert Tucker. Born, Nov 1893. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.
    5. Myrtle Tucker. Born, circa 1895. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
    6. Vergie Francis Tucker.
    7. Girtie Tucker. Born, circa 1902. Census: 1910, in Decatur Co., TN.
  16. Alpha Omega[4] White. Born, 2 Oct 1868. Died, 5 Nov 1963. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1880, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married H. Bradley Hill, son of John Taylor Hill and Josephine Reeves, 9 Sep 1888, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 15 Oct 1865. Died, 29 Apr 1925. Burial in Hays Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Clovis Franklin[5] Hill. Born, 27 Feb 1891. Died, 16 Jan 1965. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    2. Infant Hill. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Willie L. Hill. Born, Feb 1894.
    4. Lizzie V. Hill. Born, Jul 1895.
    5. Hezekiah L. Hill. Born, Oct 1897.

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  17. Mollie Belle[4] White. Born, 1870. Died, 1937. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1870, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married R. Wes Haney, 17 Jun 1894, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1865. Died, 1936. Burial in Concord Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Reuben Lee[5] Haney.
    2. Opal Haney. Born, 5 Aug 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Died, 9 Mar 1977. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. She married Charles McClure. Opal (Haney) McClure was a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Her obituary mentions her brothers and sister but does not mention children.
    3. H. D. Haney. Born, 1908. Died, 1938. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. His tombstone notes him as "Dr."
    4. Frank Haney. Resided: 1977, in Tupelo, Lee Co., MS.
    5. Anna Haney. Resided: 1977, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. She married Unknown Hay.
  18. Jetty[5] Brasher. Born, 31 Dec 1898. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Spring Creek.

    She married Claiborn C. Holmes. Children:

    1. James[6] Holmes.
  19. Phelan Bright[5] Brasher. Born, 23 Mar 1900. Census: 1920, in Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Birmingham, AL.

    He married Eleanor. Children:

    1. John Walter[6] Brasher.
    2. Eleanor Brasher.
    3. Nan Brasher.
  20. Roberta[5] Brasher. 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[6] Saltzman.
  21. George Walter[5] Brasher. 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[6] Brasher. He married Martha Jane Smith.
    2. Carolyn Shackleford Brasher. She married Earl C. Walker.
    3. Janyth Ann Brasher.

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  22. Herman Ruel[5] Bright (John Milton, 13). Born, 1905. Died, 1955.

    He married Jewel Mitchell, daughter of Iley Ector Mitchell and Arbie A. Turner. Born, 1905. Census: 1920, in Sardis, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1943, in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Children:

    1. Dorothy[6] Bright. Born, before 1943.
  23. Harry Weldon[5] Bright (John Milton, 13). Born, 1919. Died, 26 Sep 1996, in Diskcon, Dickson Co., TN. Resided: 1958, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN. Resided: 1960, in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS. Occupation: Welder.

    He married Ella Sue Rogers, 12 Apr 1941, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1922. Children:

    1. Jerry Rogers[6] Bright. Resided: 1996, in Greenwood, Leflore Co., MS.
    2. Joe Milton Bright. Resided: 1996, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN.
    3. Lester Michael Bright. Resided: 1996, in Dickson, Dickson Co., TN.
  24. Pearl[5] Tucker (L. B. (Dee), 15). Born, 13 Dec 1890. Died, 22 Apr 1970. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Anderson E. Magers, son of J. W. (Jimmy) Magers and Virginia (Jennie) Yarbro, 28 Aug 1905, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 12 Sep 1887. Died, 27 Jul 1964. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. E. C. (Bud)[6] Magers.
    2. Charlie (Infant) Magers. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
    3. Willie (Infant) Magers. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN.
  25. Vergie Francis[5] Tucker (L. B. (Dee), 15). Born, Jan 1896. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Decatur Co., TN.

    She married Harve Sylvester Austin, son of Henry Alford Austin and Martha C. Mooney, 6 Apr 1916, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, Aug 1894. Burial in Crossroads Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Census: 1900, in Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. L. B.[6] Austin.
    2. James E. Austin.
    3. Clyde Austin. Resided: 1989, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.
  26. Reuben Lee[5] Haney. Born, circa 1902. Died, 23 Jan 1993, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. Ruben Lee Haney "was a member of the Methodist Church for 75 years, where he had served in every area of leadership, including Sunday School superintendent, teacher, and member of the Methodist Men of Decaturville's First United Methodist Church. He received his Master's Degree from Memphis State University, and was a charter member of the Decaturville Lion's Club. "He began teaching school as principal of Dover Elementary School in 1926, and was Decatur County school superintendent for a four-year term in the 1930's. He resigned to be director of the WPA 1935-1942 for Decatur, Henderson, Chester and McNairy Counties. "He was owner and founder of Wylie and Haney Funeral Home from 1940-48. He went back to teaching school retiring from Riverside High School in 1967. He was a member of Decatur County Retired Teachers Association, Library Board and Senior Citizens." [obituary, "Parsons News Leader," 27 January 1993]

    He married Carrie Lou Powers, daughter of Evander Etheredge Powers and Kizzie Averett. Born, circa 1905. Died, 16 Oct 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Burial in Concord Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Resided: 1981, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Teacher. She was home economics teacher at Decaturville High School for many years. Children:

    1. Franklin David[6] Haney. Resided: 1992, in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY.
    2. Donald Lee Haney. Resided: 1992, in El Paso, El Paso Co., TX.

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  27. E. C. (Bud)[6] Magers. Born, 1910.

    He married, first, Josephine. Born, 30 Jan 1912. Died, 19 Jul 1980. Burial in Pleasant Hill C., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Joe Evelyn[7] Magers.
    2. Don Magers.
    3. Lilliam Magers.
    4. Gertha Magers.

    He married, second, an unknown woman. Children:

    1. JoEvelyn Magers.
  28. L. B.[6] Austin. Born, 27 Nov 1927. Died, 31 May 1989, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Occupation: Factory Worker. L. B. Austin was an employee of Magnatek Corporation and a member of the Beacon United Pentacostal Church.

    He married Berdie May Weatherford, daughter of Edd Franklin Weatherford and Eura Eliza Holmes. Born, 25 Jun 1926. Died, 17 Feb 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Corinth Cem., Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Edward Sylvester[7] Austin.
    2. James E. (Butch) Austin. Resided: 1989, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN.
    3. Debbie Austin. Resided: 1989, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. She married Unknown Mills.
    4. Carolyn Marie Austin. Resided: 1989, in Darden, Henderson Co., TN. Resided: 1992, in Bath Springs, Decatur Co., TN. She married, first, Terry Gordon Tillman, son of W. Gordon Tillman and Allie Geneva Churchwell, 28 Mar 1980, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, before 1991. She married, second, Steven Douglas Carroll, 11 Dec 1987, in Decatur Co., TN.
  29. James E.[6] Austin. Resided: 1989, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married Annie Belle Rosson, daughter of Lafayette (Fate) Rosson and Emma Jane Harrington. Born, 25 Aug 1903. Died, 30 Dec 1975, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Burial in Mt. Lebanon Cem., Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Margie[7] Moore. Resided: circa 1975, in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. She married Unknown Williams.
  30. JoEvelyn[7] Magers (E. C. (Bud), 27).

    She married G. Clyde (Junior) Yarbro, son of Grover Clyde Yarbro and Evie Bailey. Resided: 1969, in Munford, Tipton Co., TN. Resided: 1996, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Minister. Children:

    1. Shawn[8] Yarbro.
    2. Samuel Lynn (Sammy) Yarbro.
    3. Charlotte Gail Yarbro.
    4. Diane Yarbro. She married Unknown Singleton.

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  31. Edward Sylvester[7] Austin (L. B., 28). Born, 7 Apr 1949. Resided: 1989, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, first, Edna Lee Tubbs, 7 Apr 1967, in Decatur Co., TN.

    He married, second, Carolyn Ann Bowman, daughter of Thomas Hershal Bowman and Alpha Rae Moore, 31 Jan 1969, in Decatur Co., TN. Divorce, Dec 1989. Born, 7 Nov 1946, in Decatur Co., TN. Resided: circa 1992, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Occupation: Factory. Children:

    1. Michael Lynn[8] Austin. Born, 25 May 1971, in Madison Co., TN.
    2. Kristie Dawn Austin. Born, 15 Oct 1977, in Madison Co., TN.
    3. Breanna Marie Austin. Born, 24 Mar 1986, in Madison Co., TN.

    He married, third, Shirley Louise Tillman, daughter of W. Gordon Tillman and Allie Geneva Churchwell, 3 Mar 1990, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 1 Jun 1955.

  32. Shawn[8] Yarbro. Associated with Angela Gaye Pearcy, daughter of James Lawson Pearcy and Mary Ruth Brasher. Born, 11 Jul 1973. Resided: 1991, in Decaturville, Decatur Co., TN. Children:
    1. Natasha Sheree[9] Pearcy. Born, 23 Jan 1991, in Jackson, Madison Co., TN.
  33. Samuel Lynn (Sammy)[8] Yarbro.

    He married Terri Lou Higdon, daughter of William Randolf Higdon and Melba Lou Griffin, 17 May 1974, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, 14 Nov 1957. Resided: 1996, in Parsons, Decatur Co., TN. Children:

    1. Shannon Lee[9] Yarbro. Born, 21 Aug 1975. He married Kelly Michelle Johnson, daughter of Rickie Johnson and Cindy (Davis?), 12 Jul 1996, in Middleburg, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Jason Yarbro. Born, 18 Feb 1977.
    3. Tim Yarbro. Born, 14 Nov 1978.
  34. Charlotte Gail[8] Yarbro. Born, circa 1949.

    She married Eddie Ray Dunavant, son of Edd W. Dunavant and Lucille Scallions, 26 Jul 1969, in Decatur Co., TN. Born, circa 1949. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN. Children:

    1. Krista[9] Dunavant. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.
    2. Alisha Dunavant. Born, circa 1977. Resided: 1992, in Lexington, Henderson Co., TN.

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