James A Wilson

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Descendants of James A Wilson

JAMES A WILSON
By Nancy Kennedy

1. James A Wilson was born in 1802 in Guilford Co, NC. He died on May 8, 1854 in McNairy County, Tn. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. His original tombstone said died May 8, 1854, age 52. Harold Cox did the book called 'Cemetery Inscriptions & Notes’ visits to the cemeteries in 1984 and 1984, then several years of research printed in 1997. This book covered all known cemeteries west of Hwy 45. He also stated James's father was James Wilson and mother Nancy Green. I haven’t researched to document.

(Harold Cox for McNairy County was a great blessing for all who love history and genealogy. Back before the internet he transcribed 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census for McNairy County and other work.)

All the Wilson men could sign their names.

Misc Notes on the Wilson family

By 1830 there were several Wilson families that had migrated from Guilford County, NC to Purdy in McNairy County, and mostly northwest of Purdy. By 1850 there were many families thought descended from Andrew Wilson but connection has been almost impossible. In Guilford County along with the Wilsons were the Rankins, Whortons, Dennys, Donnells and Gillespies. Intermarriage was so great it was even harder to connect especially in the Denny and Wilson lines. In The History of the Hill's and their early settlement in McNairy, taken from Marcus J Wrights Reminiscences of McNairy County, published about 1888. " There are many things to admire and imitate in the character of the Hill people. They have been citizens of McNairy ever since the first settlements, they having moved to this county in the year 1828. They settled three miles north of Purdy, on Cypress Creek. Then McNairy presented a wild and desolate appearance. Wolves howled in the wilderness; panthers screamed in the jungle; large herds of deer grazed undisturbed in the sandy hills; while smaller game, such as squirrels and rabbits, played "bast" along the mossy streams. There was nothing of a civilized nature to be seen. Purdy, itself, only contained a few huts, and a rude log court house. There were no churches, no mills, and in fact, nothing that denoted an upward tendency; but, however, they found such land as best suited them, and, as was the custom then, they were contented, notwithstanding the deficiencies to wear patched clothes, and to hope for a better future. The first mill that was erected in the settlement was built by Anthony Street on Cypress, on what is now known as the McCallum place. (One of Street's daughters married a George Wilson). The first church and school house was built near Cypress, at what is now known as Plunk's mills, in 1830. The first school was taught by Daniel Griffin. It was composed of students from all the surrounding settlements within ten miles. Then it was not considered a hardship to go ten miles to school. This settlement, known to day as the Hill settlement, was among the largest then in the county. It was composed of old man Daniel Hill, Sr., and his eight sons and families, together with his sons in-law, Isaiah Coffman, Thomas Griffin, and their families; and old Ben Walker, William Beatty, Samuel Houston, and Wilson and Rankin families By LaFayette Hill Sorta in that area were these Wilson families, given by household number in the 1850 census:

I think these men are descendants of Andrew Wilson of Guilford County, not proved. 825 Daniel Wilson 34 NC was in the 3rd district, just west of the others. 1125 William Wilson 32 NC in 8th dist, north of Purdy in the Finger area 1154 Margaret Wilson 70 NC 8th dist, living with a Mr Lane, unknown . There were several early postmasters by the name of Wilson. Huggins Creek Post office was created Dec 23, 1847 and James Wilson was the first postmaster. He is listed as postmaster until June 1854 died in May 1854. He was replaced but the post office was closed Oct 24, 1854. A lot of the Wilsons moved southward toward Bethel Springs which became a nice settlement when the railroad was built in the 1850's. Several of the Wilson's were postmaster: Robert D Wilson: Aug 1, 1866 to Nov 1869; 1

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Descendants of James A Wilson John G Wilson: April 21, 1873 to 1878 William C Wilson: April 28, 1878 to 1885 John G Wilson: Apr 9, 1897 to 1910. Several grants were received by the Rankins and Wilsons in McNairy County: Robert Rankin, 200 acres in 1848; William Rankin 14 acres, 27.5 acres and 25 acres in 1847. John Rankin and William B Wilson received a land grant for 426.5 acres in 1834. (Probably Grant #2721 dated Feb 14, 1827).

Many people confused the James Wilson that lived in the Adamsville area in 1850 with this James Wilson that lived west of Purdy. They both had a wife named Nancy. James and Nancy at Adamsville are at least 20 older.

Some say the James at Adamsville is buried at Bethel Springs Cemetery. This is incorrrect. The James Wilson buried at Bethel Springs is in the 1850 census age 48. Harold Cox started his Cemetery book in the 1980's going to every known cemetery west of Hwy 45. The tombstone said "Capt. James Wilson. age 52, (died) May 8, 1854." That tombstone, along with a few other old tombstones was replaced bythe Bethel Springs Presbyterian Church and Roland Monuments.

Also the James Wilson in the Adamsville area was in McNairy County by 1830. The James Wilson buried in Bethel Springs was still in Guildofrd County, NC, when he married Dec 20, 1826 (age 24). His two oldest children, John Washinton and William C were born in North Carolina. His oldest daughter Isabell Demetrius was born in 1832 in McNairy County.

T Wash Scott wrote about James Wilson of Adamsville: T Wash Scott in his second newspaper article, Aug 17, 1900, about Adamsville stated Wilson came in 1838 "Now we will drop back to the early settlers as we knew them. In the years 1836, 1837 and 1838, there came other settlers, mostly from North and South Carolina. Uncle James Wilson, as he was called came and settled on the hill just west of Stanley Inn, located and bought a large tract of wet land in and near Snake Creek bottom and his descendants still own and live on the same and Wilsonville is part of the land. He was a pious and good christian man." Article date Aug 31, 1900 made a correction: "I wish to make a correction of a former article: I stated that old James Wilson came to this county about the year 1838, when I should have said 1828. Also North Carolina James Scott, a brother-in-law to the said James Wilson, came to this county at the same time, both of good families from the old state and they have many relatives and descendants here. James Scott, Sr, was called North Carolina Jimmie Scott to distinquish him from Maury Jimmy Scott as they lived a number of years close to each other and only a fence separating their bottom land farms. "

It is thought James and Nancy of Adamsville are buried at Helbert Cemetery, just west of Adamsville, as many of their family is buried there. This name died before 1870. In 1860 she is living with her daughter-in-law Delphia Wilson, although the name is written as Williams in the 1860 census. Delphia had married their son Milton and in 1850 they are living with James and Nancy. Milton died 1855 and buried in Milton Cemetery.

Some also say James that lived near Bethel Springs is the son of James that lived near Adamsville. This may be correct but I have not found a connection.

Franklin Evans is living in the household in 1850. Relationship unknown.
In 1850 his real estate property was valued at $700.

Harold Cox stated in his cemetery book James was the son of James Wilson and Nancy Green. (I have never been able to find those people. Harold did an excellent job in his cemetery book and talked to other genealogists about the families. I would agree his work is about 95% correct.)

James was appointed postmaster of the Huggins Creek Post Office Dec 23, 1847. Huggins Creek is in the north part of McNairy County, south west of Finger.

This is entered here because I think there is a connection between all these families. Deed that show a sharp connection between these Wilson men: On October 2nd and 4th, 1838 four trust deeds were recorded by the Wilsons. It involved Alex A Wilson, Andrew Wilson, Daniel Wilson, James Wilson,(younger James) Robert D Wilson, and William Wilson. Deed Book B, pgs 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. Three mortgage trust deeds are to John Rowsey and Maclin Cross: 1. Andrew Wilson and his son Robert D owed $100 to Cross and $130 to Rowsey. Mortgage was 1 mare, 4 head of cattle, 21 hogs, 4 sheep, all corn, fodder and cotton, 1 bedstead, 1 reel, 1 bureau, a lot of books, all household and kitchen furniture, 1 chest, 1 pair of fire dogs. On this same trust deed was his son Robert D Wilson also had mortgage: 1 colt, 2 bedsteads, 1 clock, 3 tables, 2 trunks, 2

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Descendants of James A Wilson 1 looking glass, 1 lot of books, 1 bureau, 1 cupboard, 2 head cattle, 1 saddle, 1 side saddle, 1 stack fodder, all household and kitchen furniture. Due Dec 24, 1838. Proven Oct 2, 1838. Witnesses: William Wilson, Alexander A Wilson. (Seems like Robert home was nicer since they had a looking glass and his wife had a side saddle. Apparently Andrew and Robert D loved to read.) 2. Alexander A Wilson owed Rowsey $100 and Cross $28.71. His mortgage was 1 mare, ½ of a wagon and gear, 27 hogs, 100 doz oats, 3 stacks fodder, 20 barrels corn, 2 tables, 1 bedstead furniture, 1 cow and calf, 250 pounds tobacco, all household and kitchen furniture. Due Dec 25, 1838. Proven Oct 2, 1838. Witnesses: James Wilson. William Wilson. 3. James A Wilson owes Rowsey $160 and Cross $72.73. His security: 1 mare, 21 hogs, 9 head of cattle, 1 bedstead furniture, 1 clock, 1 table, 1 bureau, crop of corn, fodder and oats, 125 pounds tobacco, 1 wagon gear, all household and kitchen furniture, another lot of 135 pounds tobacco, 1 loom. Due Dec 25, 1838. Proven Oct 2, 1838. Witnesses: William Wilson, Alexander Wilson. 4. Daniel Wilson owes Cross $87; Terry & Wisdom $51.70; Wisdom $41.75. Mortgage: 1 gray horse, 1 sorrel mare, 1 sorrel filly, 1 cow/calf, 1 man's saddles, 1 watch, 35 hogs, 4 stacks of fodder, 100 doz oats, 2 stacks of hay, 1 sythe and cradle, 1 cutting box, 30 barrels corn, 1 clock. Due Dec 25, 1838. Proven Oct 4, 1838. Witnesses H Tatum, G Moore. Nov 19, 1842, Edward Tatum, William R Wilson and John Franklin to Sion Tatum. Tn Grant #2721 dated Feb 14, 1827 to John Rankin and William R Wilson, part of the 426.5 acres. They sold 226 acres to Sion Tatum for $500. Mentions Hatchee River and the line of John Donnel. Witnesses: Samuel Worthington, Robert Tatum. Proven Dec 24, 1842.

He was married to Nancy Denny (daughter of William Denny and Margaret Paisley) on December 20, 1826 in Guilford Co, NC. Nancy Denny was born on June 8, 1798 in Guilford Co, NC. She died on April 6, 1872 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. Have never proved Nancy's last name. If was found in Western Cemetery Book written by Harold Cox and gave more information than was on the tombstone. His work is about 95% accurate.

In 1860 after James Wilson's death, John and William with their new families are living together or side by side and their mother Nancy about 70 and their sister Margaret is living next door.

In 1850 they show one girl 5-9 which would be Isabell Two girls under five. In 1850 only one child at that age, Margaret is shown, so one must have died.

In 1840 they show two boys under 5 which would be John and William and one daughter 5-9. They could not have a daughter this old since they married Dec 1826. In William Denny's will it states she had a daughter named Hannah James A Wilson and Nancy Denny had the following children:

+2 i.John Washington Wilson (born about 1829). +3 ii.William C Wilson (born about 1830). +4 iii.Isabell Demetrius Wilson (born on June 20, 1832). 5 iv. Frank Wilson was born in 1835 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He died unknown. There is a F M Wilson buried at Bethel Springs Cemetery and this could be Frank. The birth date is unreadable may 1825 or 1835. Death date is Aug 28, 1856 6 v. Margaret E Wilson was born on November 7, 1838. He died on December 18, 1885 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn.

SECOND GENERATION

2. John Washington Wilson was born about 1829 in Guilford Co, NC. He died in December 1860 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn, unmarked grave. McNairy County Court Minutes show at the Jan1861 meeting W C Wilson was appointed administrator of John W Wilson's estate. Bond was set at $1,000 with A M MCKalip security. John Beauty, A M McCalip and P P Massey appointed to lay off one year support for Catherine Wilson, widow of John Wilson.

Washington taught school in 1859 for 42 days. Pay $41.
In 1850 Washington was a wheel wright

Returned to the County Court Clarke (Clerk) July 1859
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Descendants of James A Wilson Commissioners: George Bulliner, A S Moreson, A M Brown A school tate (I think he means taught) by Wurhenton (Washington) Wilson 41 dayes for 41 dollars this 1859

He was married to Catherine Kerr (daughter of Andrew Jr Kerr and Matilda Baxter) about 1855 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. Catherine Kerr was born about 1830 in South Carolina. She died about 1861 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn, unmarked grave. Catherine's husband died first so when Catherine died her mother Matilda Kerr took the children. In 1860 they moved to Drew County, Arkansas. John Washington Wilson and Catherine Kerr had the following children:

7 i. James Henry Wilson was born on September 5, 1854 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He died on April 15, 1931 in Ringgold County, Iowa. He was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ringgold Co, Iowa. His obit stated one sister and one brother preceded him in death and one brother Tracy M Wilson survives in Wilmar, Ark. But then it says later one three children.

It states ' Mr Wilson's parents moved to West Tennessee soon after their marriage.' That is incorrect. The father moved to McNairy county when he was a small child. the mother moved their probably as a teenager. They married in McNairy County, Tenn,

'The parents died when he was about six years old, his brother 4 years old and his siter 18 months old and were taken to their grandmother Kerr, then a widow living near Monticello, in southern Ark." (they were taken to live with grandmother Kerr in McNairy County. she did not moved to Monticello until the middle of 1860.)

He married Mary Isabel Martin, Mar 15, 1877 in Iowa.

In 1860 he is living with his grandmother Matilda Kerr in Drew County, Arkansas, but listed as a Kerr instead of Wilson. 8 ii. Tracy Moss Wilson was born on November 20, 1856 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He died on November 5, 1937 in Drew County, Arkansas. He was buried in Green Hill, Drew Co, Ark. His first wife was Malinda Brantly, born ca 1856. they married Jan 17, 1878 in Drew co, Ark. Known children: Majorie C born 1878, John W 1880, Robert 1880, Henry Cornelius 1882, Malinda 1884.

He married Mattie Huskey in Drew county, Ark Jan 23, 1889. She was born 1863 and died 1940. She is also buried at Green Hill cemetery.

Known children: Durand, Mattie L, Edgar C, Allie May, and Eulla
9 iii. Laura B Wilson was born about 1860 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn.

3. William C Wilson was born about 1830 in Guilford Co, NC. He died on April 27, 1899 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. That had a baby that died: F M Wilson born May 24, 1858 and died Jly 23, 1858. Buried Bethel Springs Cemetery.

Bethel Academy Mar 15, 1880, W C Wilson signed the charter. Also R D Wilson.

He was postmaster in Bethel Springs Aug 29, 1889 to 1893.

O C Wilson appointed exector of his estate May 31, 1899.

FRIENDS OF REMOVAL AT FALCON - 1881 July 1881. According to the call made in the Independent last week, quite a large number of representative men met at Falcon last Tuesday for the purpose of organizing a campaign on the county seat question. Honorable A. W. Stovall called the meeting to order and in a concise manner presented the object of the meeting. Col James Warren was elected Chairman and made a short stirring speech. J. T. Barnhill was elected Secretary. Quite a number made short speeches in presenting their views upon the plan to be adopted. It was universally agreed to make a most vigorous, thorough and determined campaign and spare nothing in carrying the election by such an overwhelming vote that the question would never come up again. The 27 enthusiasm manifested by everybody showed that the removal cause was not dead, but like a lion when aroused from slumber, is ferocious and ready for the fight. 4

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Descendants of James A Wilson Upon motion a committee of thirteen to be known as the "County Executive Committee" were selected one by one, as follows: A.W. Stovall, J .L. Smith, J. L. Jeans, S.L. Warren, Dr D. Barry, W.C. Wilson, J.W. Pace, R.W. Tatum, J.W. Purviance, J.J. Horn, Dr W.E. Atkins, John Fisher and Wm McCullar.

The Independent Temperate Brothers who met at W. G. Wilson's, four and one half miles northwest of Purdy, in 1858, were officered as follows: J. W. Wilson, president; W. C. Wilson, assistant president; R.P.C. King, vice president; Ben Walker, recording secretary; I. F. Stovall, conductor; J. S. Barrum, chaplain. But a single one of this company survives who is with us today.

Bethel Academy, March 15, 1880. Signing charter: A W Stovall, W W Stovall, W C Wilson, R W Tatem, R L Kernodle, R K Hendrix, R D Wilson, A R McCalip, W W Turner

Reminiscences - March 21, 1930 - Bethel Springs church I believe it would be of interest to a goodly number of the readers of the Independent to give a history of the old Presbyterian church at Bethel Springs as far back as I can remember, and that will be about 80 years. I will be 85 in June next. I am sure I was carried to the church many times before I was a year old in my mother's arms. I was baptized in infancy, hence I am a Presbyterian. The old church was situated about 75 yards east of the present one. The graveyard has been enlarged and includes one faced west. Where the town stands was old Tom Rankin's farm His fence ran about where the railroad now runs, but there was no railroad then being built. There were then no automobiles, no bootleggers or millionaires, and I don't remember of seeing a beggar in my younger days. The church had a large membership, and as I remember, a greater percentage attended the service then they do now. Whole families attended regularly. There was Billie Wilson, Wm. Baxter, old man Gillespie, Henry's Croskery's father, Wash Wilson, widow Kerr, Boydston. Old Man Kerr was the preacher as far back as I can remember. He lived about a mile and a half west of Bethel Springs, on the old stage road. We had seven Wilson families members of that old church. Billie Wilson, William Baxter, Mr. Gillespie and my father were elders. Two of them occupied a seat in front of the pulpit, facing the congregation. They conducted the song service, giving out the song two lines at a time. Then everybody would sing that could, negroes and all. We had quite a number of negro members. They were salves and had no church of their own. We had camp meetings every late summer or fall. The grounds in front of the church huts. The space between the church and tents was a square containing 8 or 10 acres of ground. The road was one side of the square. In the tents scaffolds were built for beds, covered with straw. Back of the tents were open sheds for cooking, but most of the cooking was done at home. We had feasting and prayer, and old times religion. We usually had the best preachers. People would come from 3, 5 and 10 miles, walking, on horseback, in buggies and wagons. Everybody invited to dinner and they usually remained. There service a day were held, with prayer meeting at the tents. There were called to service by the bowing of a long tin trumpet from the front of the church. We had good attention and good preaching. The meeting lasted a week including two Sundays. They were happy days, my boy friends were Grit and Jim Wilson, Tom Croskery, Henry Gillespie, Jim Lear, Tom and Dave Wilson, Eddie Kerr, Crump McAlip, Clay and Jess Moore, Dick Maxedon, Bill Tatum, Henry and Frank Hendrix. W. P. Conner, Okolona, Miss.

County court Minutes Jan 1861: W C Wilson appointed administrator of John W Wilson's estate. Bond set at $1,000 with A M McKalip, security. John Beaty, A M McCalip and P P Massey appointed to lay off one year support to Catherine Wilson, widow of Jno W Wilson.

May 1861, John Beaty, A S Walker, James Ingraham, W C Wilson, Daniel Hill Sr, Alvin Denny and John Barham appointed as jury to view and mark out a road from Rocky Point to Bethel and they give five days notice to all persons involved of the time of making said review.

Early history article from the scrapbook of the late Joe Hamilton. The article tells the number of bales of cotton ginned in the year 1879 and the names of the gins. ‘The following report shows the amount of cotton put up in McNairy County during the year 1879. A few gins have not reported: Seventh District - R. W. Tatum, 215; W. C. Wilson, 270; Croskey & Newsom, 135; John Kerby, 45; J. J. Pharr, 13.

He was married to Margaret J Kerr (daughter of Andrew Jr Kerr and Matilda Baxter) unknown in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. Margaret J Kerr was born on April 3, 1833 in York Co, SC. She died on May 8, 1908 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. MAY 15, 1908 Mrs. M. J. Wilson, aged 75 years, died at her home in Bethel Springs Saturday and buried Sunday, Rev. A. H. Dulaney officiating. Mrs. Wilson was the relict of Col. W. C. Wilson who died several years ago. The family was one of the pioneers of the county and had always lived at or near Bethel. Mrs. Wilson was a woman much over the ordinary in intellect and that which goes to make up a strong Christian character. Since childhood she had been a prominent 5

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Descendants of James A Wilson member of the Presbyterian church. Her home, whose hospitality we have often enjoyed, was an ideal one. She leaves two daughters and one son, O. C. Wilson, editor of the Adamsville Enterprise, Mrs. Crump Wilson and Miss Lilly Wilson, daughters survive her. To the children and relatives we extend our feeble condolence. William C Wilson and Margaret J Kerr had the following children:

4. Isabell Demetrius Wilson was born on June 20, 1832 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She died on October 30, 1871 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. They had several children to die young Louisa J Aug 24, 1853-July 21, 1869 Terry A Aug 22, 1860 - May 24, 1861 Josephine B Feb 7, 1855 - Aug 30, 1861

She was married to William Barron Baxter (son of Andrew Baxter and Violet Marion Barron) about 1852 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. William Barron Baxter was born on July 21, 1829 in York County, SC. He died in 1903 in Madison Co, Tenn. He was buried in Rope Field Buring Ground, Madison Co, unmarked. Isabell Demetrius Wilson and William Barron Baxter had the following children:

14 i. James Frank Baxter was born in 1857 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. 15 ii. Tracey C Baxter was born in 1864 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. 16 iii. Austin P Baxter was born in 1866 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. 17 iv. Ortna Lee Baxter was born on May 31, 1869 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She died on May 1, 1952 in Madison Co, Tenn. She was buried in Hall & King Cemetery. She married Mike Glynn, who had come from County Clare Ireland . They had four children before he died in 1896. Later she married Matthew Merdith Jennings.

THIRD GENERATION

10. Mary Kerr Wilson was born on December 14, 1855 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She died on May 16, 1923 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. They had three children that died very young and buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery: Blanch A 1882-1887 Pearcy A 1885-1885 Lexie May 1889-1890

She was married to Crump Winfield Wilson (son of Robert D Wilson and Leatha Rankin) on December 18, 1877 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. Crump Winfield Wilson was born on September 24, 1849 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He died on February 18, 1921 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn. Crump and Mary had five children and they all died at a young age.

Crump was a good businessman. His father was running a hotel in bethel Srping sin 1880. An old deed states the old hotel on the west side of the railroad was his house. (Franklin Mitchell) Mary Kerr Wilson and Crump Winfield Wilson had the following children:

18 i. Guy A Wilson was born in 1887 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He died in 1912 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn.

11. Oscar C Wilson was born in 1861 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He died in 1926. He was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn.

He was married to Annie Dee Combs on October 19, 1897 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. Annie Dee Combs was born on August 1, 1868 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She died on March 10, 1926 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, 6

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Descendants of James A Wilson
McNairy Co, Tenn.

12. Ollie Wilson was born in October 1867 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She died on September 24, 1905 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn.

She was married to John R Dismukes on October 29, 1902 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. John R Dismukes was born on September 16, 1852 in Mississippi. He died on December 29, 1916 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Starkville, Ms. in 1900 John was boarding with Bob Ammons in Bethel Springs and in 1910 with Crump Wilson also in Bethel Springs. He was the RR agent.

His first wife died in 1897 in Starkville, MS. After he came to Bethel springs he maid what was considered an old maid, Ollie Wilson, age 35. However she died in 1905.

then he married her old maid sister Lillie, age 42 in 1911 and he died four years later. His body was sent, probably by train, to be buried by his first wife.

13. Lillie E Wilson was born on August 23, 1868 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She died on August 11, 1959 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. She was buried in Bethel Springs Cemetery, McNairy Co, Tenn.

She was married to John R Dismukes on July 11, 1911 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. John R Dismukes was born on September 16, 1852 in Mississippi. He died on December 29, 1916 in Mc Nairy Co, Tenn. He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Starkville, Ms. in 1900 John was boarding with Bob Ammons in Bethel Springs and in 1910 with Crump Wilson also in Bethel Springs. He was the RR agent.

His first wife died in 1897 in Starkville, MS. After he came to Bethel springs he maid what was considered an old maid, Ollie Wilson, age 35. However she died in 1905.

then he married her old maid sister Lillie, age 42 in 1911 and he died four years later. His body was sent, probably by train, to be buried by his first wife.

Prepared by:
Nancy Wardlow Kennedy
1358 Hwy 142
Selmer, TN 38375

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