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Descendants of Samuel Rather
Generation Five 68. Martha P.5 Grissim (Betsy4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born circa 1813 at Wilson County, Tennessee;329,330 she and Matthew C. Hankins obtained a marriage license 12 Oct 1829 at Wilson County, Tennessee;331 married Matthew C. Hankins 15 Oct 1829 at Wilson County, Tennessee.329,331 Her married name was Martha Hankins. Matthew Hankins and his wife Martha, received land as a part of their legacy in the estate of the said R.W. Grissim on 4 Jun 1838 at Wilson County, Tennessee.329 She and Matthew C. Hankins sold land on 19 Sep 1838 at Wilson County, Tennessee; Matthew Hankins and Martha Hankins to James S. Harris, 37 1/2 acres in District No. 8, it being the land on which R.W. Grissim lived and died.332 Matthew C. Hankins was born circa 1811 at Tennessee.330 He appeared on the census of 1840 at Wilson County, Tennessee; 21001-11001; Wilson-240.333 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee.330 He appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1870 at Shop Springs, Wilson County, Tennessee; He is a farmer, has $16,180 in property.334 The four known children of Martha P.5 Grissim and Matthew C. Hankins all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
70. Nancy H.5 Grissim (Betsy4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born before 1817 at Wilson County, Tennessee;335 married Hezekiah Cartwright 6 Oct 1834 at Wilson County, Tennessee.336,331 She and Hezekiah Cartwright were deeded 21½ acres in District No. 8, as heirs of the said R. W. Grissim on 20 Dec 1837 at Wilson County, Tennessee.337 She and Hezekiah Cartwright purchased from the executors of R. W. Grissim, deceased, 15 acres on Kitchen Creek on 20 Dec 1837 at Wilson County, Tennessee.338 Hezekiah Cartwright was born before 1817.336 The only known child of Nancy H.5 Grissim and Hezekiah Cartwright was:
73. Elizabeth R.5 Grissim (Betsy4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born after 1820 at Wilson County, Tennessee;111,122 she and Drury G. Hankins obtained a marriage license 30 Jan 1844 at Wilson County, Tennessee; (No return).339,340 On 24 Jan 1838 at Wilson County, Tennessee; M. C. Hankins was named guardian for her, "one of the children and heirs of Rowland W. Grissim."111 Drury G. Hankins was born circa 1817 at Tennessee.330 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee.330 The five known children of Elizabeth R.5 Grissim and Drury G. Hankins all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
75. Baker Wrather5 Harris (Nancy4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born 25 Apr 1814 at Stewart, Wilson County, Tennessee;40 married Tabitha Bowen Saunders before 1840;341 married Sarah A. Waters before 1853.330 He purchased land on 22 Nov 1839 at Wilson County, Tennessee; from Richard Borum, 180 acres in Wilson County.342 He appeared on the census of 1840 at Wilson County, Tennessee; He and wife are 20-30, 1 son under 5, 3 male & 2 female slaves.343 He purchased land on 26 Oct 1840 at Wilson County, Tennessee; from John R. Eatherly, 321 acres on Cedar Creek.344 He sold land on 17 Mar 1848 at Wilson County, Tennessee; to Lavisa Saunders, 155 acres in Wilson County.345 He appeared in a court record on 13 Apr 1859 at Wilson County, Tennessee; John B. Cox, guardian for Laura Hawkins, the minor heir of Albert G. Hawkins. Baker W. Harris was their former guardian.346 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee.330 He left a will on 4 May 1893 at Wilson County, Tennessee; heirs: son George Harris, Tabitha Hunter the wife of C.M. Hunter; deceased daughter Levisa Motley's children; Martha Doak Motley. I have 7 children, 6 of whom are living. Recorded 5 Feb 1895 (pp480-482).159 His will was administered on 5 Feb 1895.159 Tabitha Bowen Saunders was born on 11 Mar 1816.341 She died on 6 Feb 1844 at age 27.341 There were no known children of Baker Wrather5 Harris and Tabitha Bowen Saunders. The three known children of Baker Wrather5 Harris and an unknown spouse all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
The five known children of Baker Wrather5 Harris and Sarah A. Waters all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
76. James Sloan5 Harris (Nancy4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born 15 Mar 1815 at Wilson County, Tennessee;40 he and May S. Waters obtained a marriage license 15 Aug 1836 at Wilson County, Tennessee;350 married May S. Waters 16 Aug 1836 at Wilson County, Tennessee;350 married Matilda Jane Waters 8 Jun 1842 at Wilson County, Tennessee; by William Swann, JP for Wilson County;350,351 he and Matilda Jane Waters obtained a marriage license 8 Jun 1842 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee;351 died 2 Feb 1875 at age 59.148 He and Fergus Sloan Harris sold land on 23 Apr 1841 at Wilson County, Tennessee; "to my son," 100 acres on Round Lick Creek.143 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee.352 May S. Waters. Her married name was May S. Harris. There were no known children of James Sloan5 Harris and May S. Waters. Matilda Jane Waters. Her married name was Matilda Jane Harris. She was born circa 1823 at Tennessee.352 The three known children of James Sloan5 Harris and Matilda Jane Waters all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
79. Elizabeth5 Harris (Nancy4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born circa 1825 at Wilson County, Tennessee;40,330 she and E. D. Johnson obtained a marriage license 20 Feb 1844 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee;353 married E. D. Johnson 22 Feb 1844 at Wilson County, Tennessee; by S. Waters.354,146,353 Her married name was Elizabeth Johnson. E. D. Johnson was born circa 1810 at Tennessee.330 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee; Wl-117-307.330 The eight known children of Elizabeth5 Harris and E. D. Johnson all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
82. Elisa5 Coe (Patsey P.4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born circa 1812 at Wilson County, Tennessee;7 married William Compton 29 Aug 1831 at Wilson County, Tennessee; John Barbee, bondsman;355,161 married an unknown person 29 Dec 1834 at Wilson County, Tennessee; an Eliza Compton married Samuel F. Patterson;161 died before 1844 at Wilson County, Tennessee. Her married name was Elisa Compton. The only known child of Elisa5 Coe and William Compton was:
The only known child of Elisa5 Coe and an unknown spouse was:
83. Elizabeth5 Coe (Patsey P.4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born 29 Oct 1820 at Wilson County, Tennessee;158 she and William Thompson Moxley obtained a marriage license 23 Apr 1838 at Wilson County, Tennessee; by M. L. Cartwright, m.g.; W. T. Cartwright, bondsman;161,356,357 married William Thompson Moxley 24 Apr 1838 at Wilson County, Tennessee; by M. L. Cartwright, minister of the gospel;161,356,357 died 15 May 1889 at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 68.158 Her married name was Elizabeth Moxley. William Thompson Moxley was born on 8 Mar 1817 at Wilson County, Tennessee.158 He appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1870 at Tucker's Cross Road, Wilson County, Tennessee.358 He died on 16 Dec 1897 at Kaufman County, Texas, at age 80.158 The five known children of Elizabeth5 Coe and William Thompson Moxley were as follows:
84. James Rather5 Coe (Patsey P.4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born 1819 at Wilson County, Tennessee;160 he and Martha Irby obtained a marriage license 20 Dec 1843 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee;360 married Martha Irby 27 Dec 1843 at Wilson County, Tennessee; by Jas. P. Scott, JP of Wilson County.361,360 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee.157 He appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1870 at Shop Springs, Wilson County, Tennessee; He is a farmer, has $2000 in property.362 Martha Irby was born circa 1822.7 The seven known children of James Rather5 Coe and Martha Irby all born at Wilson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
85. Martha5 Coe (Patsey P.4Rather, James3, James2, Samuel1); born circa 1822 at Wilson County, Tennessee;7 she and an unknown person obtained a marriage license 4 Apr 1842 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee;364 married Barton S. Green 6 Apr 1842 at Wilson County, Tennessee; by Shelah Waters, J.P. for W. County.161,365,366 Her married name was Martha Green. She appeared on the census of 1860 at Wilson County, Tennessee.367 There were no known children of Martha5 Coe and the unknown spouse mentioned above. Barton S. Green was also known as B. L. Green.7 He was born circa 1818 at Tennessee.367 He and an unknown person obtained a marriage license on 4 Apr 1842 at Lebanon, Wilson County, Tennessee.364 He appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1870 at Shop Springs, Wilson County, Tennessee.368 The eight known children of Martha5 Coe and Barton S. Green were as follows:
90. Rev. John William5 Mills (James4, Karon Happock3Rather, James2, Samuel1); born 2 Apr 1819 at Elbert County, Georgia;40 married Sara Elizabeth Chambers circa 1840 at Georgia;40 married Martha Elvira Ferguson 1 Jun 1847 at Albany, Georgia; the bride was "of" Florida;39 died 6 Jul 1874 at Shelby County, Texas, at age 55.40 He and Martha Elvira Ferguson were was enumerated in the in 1850 census in at Gadsden County, Florida.39 Sara Elizabeth Chambers died on 15 Jan 1841; 11 days after the birth of her only child, from septic fever.39 The only known child of Rev. John William5 Mills and Sara Elizabeth Chambers was:
Martha Elvira Ferguson was born in 1828.39 She died in 1923.39 The nine known children of Rev. John William5 Mills and Martha Elvira Ferguson were as follows: 97. John Daniel5 Rather (John Taylor4, Daniel3, William2, Samuel1); born 7 Jan 1823 at Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama;163,170,183,369 married Jane Charlotte Keyes 26 Jan 1843 at Athens, Limestone County, Alabama;163,44,170,40 married Sarah Letitia Pearsall 21 Feb 1856 at South Florence, Colbert County, Alabama;370,44,170 died 4 Mar 1910 at Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, at age 87;183,369 buried at Tuscumbia Cemetery, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.185 He was educated at East Tennessee College, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; (did not graduate).371,170 He was lawyer, circuit judge in 1843 at Tuscumbia, Morgan County, Alabama.371,170 He John D. Rather's stock mark is a crop and a hole in the right and a slit in the left ear on 30 Jul 1845 at Morgan County, Alabama.372 He did military service Brigadier General of Militia; formed in Morgan & Blount Counties in 1846 at Alabama.170 He was elected between 1849 and 1852 at House of Representatives, Alabama.170 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Morgan County, Alabama.177 He was elected between 1851 and 1852; Speaker of the House.170 He was elected between 1857 and 1860 at Senate, Alabama.170 He was elected between 1859 and 1860 at President of the Senate, Alabama.170 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Morgan County, Alabama; attorney; property valued 20,000/25,000.373 He #542, Acts of Alabama: "John D. Rather authorized to draw said sum of money for relief of Sowell Jennings. . " in 1860 at Alabama.374 He was attorney in 1860.370 He was ". . . during the War Between the States I was for a short time Judge of the Circuit Court in this Circuit where THos. H. Heath was governor . . " between 1862 and 1864 at Alabama.170 He resided between Dec 1864 and 1901 at Tuscumbia, Morgan County, Alabama; "am now in my 79th year of age, living in retirement at my home in Tuscumbia, where I have resided since December 1864."170 He was elected between 1878 and 1881 at Senate, Alabama.170 He was elected between 1880 and 1881 at President of the Senate, Alabama; "Editors Advertisor: This distinguished citizen of Alabama, Senator from Colbert county, will be supported for President of the Senate, at the approaching session of the General Assembly. The State will be honored when John D. Rather comsents to again be President of the Senate. He was President of the same body, twenty years ago, before the toxin of war had sounded its loud alarums. He is, in every sense of the word, a typical Southern gentleman, a finished scholar, a parliamentarian in every particular, and is possessed of that peculiar gift of magnetism which enables him to call a member to "order," and at the same time impress the offending member with the belief that the presiding officer is bestowing upon him a great comliment. He is quick with the gavel, but seldom uses it, and, being thoroughly cognizant of the duties of the chair, dispatches business reapidly, but safely. And last, but not least, Alabama does not contain within all her generous borders, a nobler son than John D. Rather. SCUTH." [Montgomery Advertiser Mail, 29 Aug 1880; p2 c5&6].170,375 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Colbert County, Alabama.376 Jane Charlotte Keyes was born in 1827 at Alabama.163 She died in Mar 1853 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; "after a long and painful illness."377 The five known children of John Daniel5 Rather and Jane Charlotte Keyes were as follows:
Sarah Letitia Pearsall was born on 1 Jun 1834 at Alabama.183,369 She died on 1 Nov 1893 at Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, at age 59.183,369 She was buried at Tuscumbia Cemetery, Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama.185 The eight known children of John Daniel5 Rather and Sarah Letitia Pearsall were as follows:
98. William Samuel5 Rather (James4, Daniel3, William2, Samuel1); born 8 Mar 1824 at Mississippi;7,382 born circa 1826 at Alabama;180 married Mary Shipman 8 Jan 1846 at Walker County, Texas;7 died 1897.383 He was Merchant at Belton, Texas.7 He was Sheriff at Bell County, Texas.382 He resided in 1855 at Belton, Bell County, Texas. He appeared on the census of 1860 at Belton, Bell County, Texas; Merchant.373 He began military service in 1864 at Bell County, Texas; Captain, Company B, 4th TX Cavalry. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Bell County, Texas.271 Mary Shipman was born in 1834 at Texas.7 The seven known children of William Samuel5 Rather and Mary Shipman were as follows:
99. Mary Frances5 Rather (James4, Daniel3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1826 at Mississippi;7 married Abram Morrice Gentry, son of Joseph Combs Gentry and Mary Van Meter, 29 Oct 1844 at Texas.7 She was also known as Mary J. Rather.180 Her married name was Mary Frances Gentry. Abram Morrice Gentry. "He was a merchant, government contractor, manager of transportation of Confederate Government and railroad promoter and builder. He built the Texas and New Orleans railroad from Houston to Orange, and the Texas Western from Houston to Sealy, Texas."384 He was born in May 1823 at Brookville, Indiana.384 The four known children of Mary Frances5 Rather and Abram Morrice Gentry all born at Houston, Harris County, Texas, were as follows:
104. Dr. Daniel5 Rather (William4, Daniel3, William2, Samuel1); born 28 Jun 1812 at Alabama;258,385 married Eliza Jane Kirksey 9 Mar 1840 at Talladega County, Alabama; married by Thomas Lynch;258 died 3 Aug 1884 at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas, at age 72.385 He was physician.163 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Talladega County, Alabama.177 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Shelby County, Texas.258 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Shelby County, Texas; family 3; farmer; $4,000/1,000.271 Eliza Jane Kirksey. Her married name was Eliza J. Brock.258 She was born on 23 Dec 1824 at Alabama; Birth date is from joint headstone of she and her husband. The death date is added in, from a different hand. The assumption has been made that the original stone was carved in Eliza's lifetime, and that she was the source of the information, so a greater degree of credence has been assigned to it.258,385 She died on 19 May 1913 at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas, at age 88; "The sweet remembrances of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in the dust."385 She was buried after 19 May 1913 at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelbyville, Shelby County, Texas.385 The seven known children of Dr. Daniel5 Rather and Eliza Jane Kirksey were as follows:
105. James Adair5 Rather (William4, Daniel3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1810 at Alabama or Tennessee;389 married Dicea Matilda Minor circa 1830;389 died Jul 1859 at Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas.389 He was named on a tax list in 1837 at Washington County, Arkansas.17 Dicea Matilda Minor. Her married name was Dicea Matilda Rather. She and George Rather sold land on 3 Sep 1864 at Washington County, Arkansas;
She died after 1880 at Evansville, Washington County, Arkansas. The seven known children of James Adair5 Rather and Dicea Matilda Minor were as follows:
106. Frances Ann5 Rather (William4, Daniel3, William2, Samuel1); buried 28 Dec 18-- at Elliott Cemetery, Trinity, Lawrence County, Alabama;399 died 28 Dec 18-- at Trinity, Lawrence County, Alabama;400 born 13 Jun 1814;401,402 married Samuel Elliott Jr. 30 Aug 1831 at Morgan County, Alabama; by Charles W. Peters, Judge C. C. (bk A p.195).401 Samuel Elliott Jr was born on 15 Nov 1809.400 He died on 16 Jul 1870 at Trinity, Lawrence County, Alabama, at age 60.400 He was buried on 16 Jul 1870 at Elliott Cemetery, Trinity, Lawrence County, Alabama; "he was a good citizen."400 The two known children of Frances Ann5 Rather and Samuel Elliott Jr. both born at Lawrence County, Alabama, were as follows:
111. Sarah Jane5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born 23 Mar 1824 at Calloway County, Kentucky;79 married Joseph Newton Radford 7 Oct 1841 at Calloway County, Kentucky; by C. Cole; consent given by father;223,406,407,408 died 19 Aug 1896 at Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 72.79 Joseph Newton Radford was born on 15 Aug 1817 at Tennessee.408,409,79 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Calloway County, Kentucky; He is a farmer, owns $3200 in real and $3950 in personal property.410 He appeared on the census of 6 Jun 1870 at Brewers Mill, Marshall County, Kentucky; Family #124. He ws a farmer, owned property valued at $3500, $1000 personal property. Also in the household was Jane Nance, 27 black, who was a housekeeper. Her children (presumably) were Jim B. 8, Jack 6, and Peter 4.411 He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1880 at Nicholas Dist., Marshall County, Kentucky; also in the household is a sister, Clementine Reed, 71, a seamstress.412 He died on 10 Jun 1887 at Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 69.79 The 12 known children of Sarah Jane5 Wrather and Joseph Newton Radford all born at Calloway County, Kentucky, were as follows:
112. William M.5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1827 at Calloway County, Kentucky;198 married Eliza A. Beach before 1850 at Calloway County, Kentucky;413 died 1855 at Calloway County, Kentucky;417,198 buried 1855 at Asbury Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky.198 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Calloway County, Kentucky.418 Eliza A. Beach. Her married name was Eliza A. Wrather. Her married name was Eliza A. Ezell. She was born circa 1829 at Calloway County, Kentucky.413,223 She resided on 27 Apr 1856 at Smith County, Tennessee.223 She married C. A. Ezell on 27 Apr 1856 at Calloway County, Kentucky; He was 43, a widow, residing in Knox County, Tennessee. The bride was 27, living in Smith County, Tennessee. Both were born in Calloway County.406,407 She appeared on the census of 1870 at Marshall County, Kentucky; with James Riley, 68 SC, Amanda E. Riley 22 KY, Andy J. Bumpass 12 KY.419 The two known children of William M.5 Wrather and Eliza A. Beach both born at Calloway County, Kentucky, were as follows:
113. Lewis Lafayette5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born 31 Oct 1829 at Calloway County, Kentucky;294,406,56,198,79 married Mary E. Stone 22 Aug 1854 at Calloway County, Kentucky; The groom was 24 and the bride 18, both born and residing in Calloway County;40,294,223,406,420 died 23 Dec 1887 at Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 58;198,79 buried after 23 Dec 1887 at Asbury Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky;198 died 24 Dec 1887 at age 58.56 He was also known as Lafayette Wrather.421 He was also known as Louis L. Wrather.198 He filed a land patent on 1 Sep 1860 at Sebastian County, Arkansas; SE¼SW¼ & SW¼SE¼ T5N R30W S11, 5th Principal Meridian, containing 82.34 acres. The patent was cancelled.422 He filed a land patent on 20 Jun 1870 at Sebastian County, Arkansas; SE¼SW¼ & SW¼SE¼ T5N R30W S4, 5th Principal Meridian, containing 82.34 acres.423 He appeared on the census of 25 Aug 1870 at Cold Water, Calloway County, Kentucky.424 He appeared on the census of Jun 1880 at Calloway County, Kentucky.294,425 Mary E. Stone. Her married name was Mary E. Wrather. She was born on 26 Dec 1835 at Calloway County, Kentucky.294,426,413,198,420 She died on 24 Apr 1910 at Coldwater, Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 74.198,427 She was buried after 24 Apr 1910 at Asbury Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky.198 She was obituary on 5 May 1910 at Calloway County, Kentucky; "Mrs. Mary Wrather, of Coldwater, died Sunday at the age of 74 years. The funeral and burial took place at Asbury cemetery. Mrs. Wrather was a highly esteemed woman. William Stone, of Murray, her nephew, attended the funeral."427 The nine known children of Lewis Lafayette5 Wrather and Mary E. Stone were as follows:
114. Eliza P.5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1832 at Calloway County, Kentucky;7 married Edward G. Magness 12 Dec 1852 at Calloway County, Kentucky; He was 22, born in Calloway County but residing in Williamson County, Tennessee. She was 21, born and resides in Calloway.413,407 Edward G. Magness was born circa 1830 at Calloway County, Kentucky.413,439 He resided on 12 Dec 1852 at Williamson County, Tennessee.223 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Calloway County, Kentucky; He was a merchant and farmer, had $730 in real property and $225 in personal property.409 The nine known children of Eliza P.5 Wrather and Edward G. Magness were as follows:
115. Calvin T.5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born 21 Oct 1833;198,441,442 born 21 Nov 1833 at Kentucky;294,56,79 married Lusetta C. Dulaney, daughter of Davis B. Dulaney and Altena Jackson Gordon, 18 Jan 1868 at Kentucky;294,443 died 9 Jan 1890 at Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 56;56,79 buried 9 Jan 1890 at Asbury Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky; listed as G. T. Wrather.444,441 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Calloway County, Kentucky.294,445 Lusetta C. Dulaney was also known as Lucy Dulaney.198 Her married name was Lusetta C. Wrather. She was born on 16 Jan 1844 at Calloway County, Kentucky.294,426,413,198 She appeared on the census of 1900 at Calloway County, Kentucky.446 She died on 17 Jan 1909 at Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 65.198 She was buried at Asbury Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky; her obituary calls it Kirksey Cemetery.198,447 She was obituary on 21 Jan 1909 at Calloway County, Kentucky; "Mrs. Lucy Wrather, aged 70,died at her home near Kirksey of pneumonia. Her two sons, John and Will Wrather are prominent farmers. The burial was at Kirksey Cemetery."447 The eight known children of Calvin T.5 Wrather and Lusetta C. Dulaney were as follows:
116. Caleb H.5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born Apr 1836 at Calloway County, Kentucky;294,301,223 married Martha J. McElrath 19 Oct 1859 at Calloway County, Kentucky; The groom was 24, born in Calloway County; the bride 29, born in Marshall County. Both resided in Calloway County;294,406,407 died 17 Aug 1918 at Graves County, Kentucky, at age 82.449 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Calloway County, Kentucky.450 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Marshall County, Kentucky.271,451 He appeared on the census of 22 Jun 1880 at Darnell Pct., Marshall County, Kentucky.452,453 He appeared in a court record on 23 Apr 1890 at Graves County, Kentucky; served as a member of the grand jury.428 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Graves County, Kentucky; also: Lee Magness, 16, Sep 1884 KY, niece.301 The Clinton, Graves County, Kentucky, newspaper reported on 3 Nov 1904 that Caleb H. Wrather, along with [w] were mentioned as attending the birthday celebration of Jim Boyd.454 Martha J. McElrath. Her married name was Martha J. Wrather. She was born in 1840 at Marshall County, Kentucky.294,406 She appeared on the census of 1920 at Graves County, Kentucky; enumerated with son-in-law, Henry C. Richarson.436 She died on 11 Aug 1925 at Graves County, Kentucky.455 The eight known children of Caleb H.5 Wrather and Martha J. McElrath were as follows:
117. Mary Elizabeth5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); married Newton Marine;7 born circa 1838 at Calloway County, Kentucky.7 The three known children of Mary Elizabeth5 Wrather and Newton Marine were as follows:
118. Amelia5 Wrather (William4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1842;7 married Green Lynch after 1860.7 The only known child of Amelia5 Wrather and Green Lynch was:
120. John Columbus5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 9 Sep 1828 at Roane County, Tennessee;8 married Sarah Matilda Taylor 25 Mar 1850 at Mt. Arial, Allen County, Kentucky; by William Blackburn;459,460 married Mary Taylor, daughter of John Taylor and Mary (--?--), 4 Sep 1865 at Chapel Hill, Allen County, Kentucky; by Ben P. Wilson;461,460 died 8 Jun 1914 at Allen County, Kentucky, at age 85;462,463 buried after 8 Jun 1914 at Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery, Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky.462,464 He appeared on the census of Jun 1860 at Butlersville, Allen County, Kentucky.465 He began military service on 20 Jul 1863; Co. A of the 52nd Mounted Inf. Regiment of KY Volunteers (Union).462 He was milit-pens on 11 Jun 1864; On July 10, 1878, he stated that while at Cynthiana KY on this date, he was "captured by John Morgan's command, and forced to go on the double quick barefooted for 45 miles during which time he was forced to wade several streams some of them waist deep." He was treated at the Franklin KY Post Hospital, and later at Bowling Green.462 He ended military service on 18 Jan 1865 at Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.462 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Allen County, Kentucky.213 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Butlersville, Allen County, Kentucky.466 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Allen County, Kentucky; married 34 years; 10 children, 8 living.467 Sarah Matilda Taylor died on 12 Nov 1863 at Allen County, Kentucky.462 The six known children of John Columbus5 Rather and Sarah Matilda Taylor were as follows:
Mary Taylor was born on 28 May 1843 at Allen County, Kentucky.462,473,464 She appeared on the census of 1920 at Allen County, Tennessee; with step-son-in-law, Bud Thompson.436 She died on 23 Dec 1921 at Allen County, Kentucky, at age 78.462,474,473,464 She was buried after 23 Dec 1921 at Mt. Gilead Church Cemetery, Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky.462,464 The seven known children of John Columbus5 Rather and Mary Taylor were as follows:
121. Sarah Letting M.5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 3 Mar 1830 at Shelby County, Illinois;8 married John W. Miller 26 Nov 1850.461 The four known children of Sarah Letting M.5 Rather and John W. Miller were as follows:
122. Frances Mahala5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 3 Mar 1830 at Shelby County, Illinois;8,250 married Stephen Blackburn 6 Dec 1845 at Allen County, Kentucky; by Joseph Skaggs;461,460 died 30 Aug 1902 at Ritchey, Newton County, Missouri, at age 72;475 buried after 30 Aug 1902 at Black Fox Cemetery, Ritchey, Newton County, Missouri.475 She also went by the name of "Fanny."475 She resided in 1869 at Simpson County, Kentucky.475 She resided before 1874 at Lafayette County, Missouri.475 Stephen Blackburn was born on 21 May 1823 at Allen County, Kentucky.475 He began military service on 7 Aug 1863 at Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky; Co. B, 52nd Regt, KY Mounted Inf Vol. - Corporal.475 He ended military service on 17 Jan 1865 at Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.475 He died on 16 Feb 1880 at Dover Twp, Lafayette County, Missouri, at age 56.475 The 12 known children of Frances Mahala5 Rather and Stephen Blackburn were as follows:
123. William Levi5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 4 Feb 1833 at Allen County, Kentucky;8,413,206 married Mahala Frances Thomas 29 Oct 1855 at Allen County, Kentucky; by B. M. Herrington;461,413,460 died 28 Jul 1917 at Allen County, Kentucky, at age 84;206 buried after 28 Jul 1917 at Harmony Baptist Church Cemeter, Pope, Allen County, Kentucky.206 He also went by the name of "Bill Rather."478 He emigrated; moved to Missouri.479 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Butlersville, Allen County, Kentucky.465 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Allen County, Kentucky.213 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Butlersville, Allen County, Kentucky.480 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Allen County, Kentucky; owns his farm; married 45 years; 7 children, 6 living.481 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Allen County, Kentucky; married 54 years; 7 children, all living.482 Mahala Frances Thomas was also known as Machalia F. Rather.483 She also went by the name of "Puss."478 She was born circa 1837 at Allen County, Kentucky; aged 18 at marriage in 1855.413,483 She was bequeathed on 30 Mar 1871 at Allen County, Kentucky; November 1883 To my beloved wife, Pamelia F. Thomas, all the buildings on the premises where we now live, also field known as Graveyard field, and all land I own on North side of the lane and the Grass lot on the South side of said lane during her natural life or widowhood. Also one wrok beast, cow, hogs. It is also my will and desire that my wife have no family live in the house with her except it be one of my sons who now remain single, namely J. T. Thomas, J. S. Thomas, and J. W. Thomas. I wish my three unmarried sons James Thomas, Jesse S. and John W. Thomas be made equal with my married children in bedding and bed clothing. To my daughter Mahala Frances Wrather 45 acres of land including farm and entire premises where the said William Wrather now lives and to remain as her property and at he death to her bodily heirs. To my daughter Delany Bennett Lamb I give 45 acres beginning at Delaney Bennet Lamb's line, etc. For the kind treatment and daily attendance bestowed on me and my business affairs by said son James T. Thomas I give him my entire interest in the land I bought off Oliver Duncan to be his at the decease of myself and my wife. I wish my four younger sons to share an equal portion with all the balance of my children. I appoint my three sons James T. Thomas, and Jesse S. Thomas and William B. Thomas executors. Witt: J. P. Ashford, W. B. Chaney and E. L. Allen. filed Allen County, Kentucky pp.113-114 John H. Thomas March 30, 1871.484 She died on 11 Dec 1915 at Allen County, Kentucky.483 The 10 known children of William Levi5 Rather and Mahala Frances Thomas were as follows:
124. James Riley5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 11 Jan 1835 at Allen County, Kentucky;461,222 born Nov 1835 at Kentucky;485 married Sarah Ann Tilley 13 Dec 1858 at Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky; Ceremony performed by Benjamin Wilson, M.G. ("then an aged man.") Some witnesses were John B. Tilley (1911 of Hennesy OK), William Rather (1911 of Mt. Ariel KY), and Alfred Lamb (1911 of Mt. Ariel KY);461,486,222,487,488,489,460 died 1 May 1908 at Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, at age 73; from a stroke;490,491 buried at Riverside Cemetery, Driftwood, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.491 He was farmer.222 He was described as 5' 8", fair complected, gray eyes, light hair.222 He appeared on the census of 1860 at New Roe, Allen County, Kentucky.213 He began military service on 7 Aug 1863; Co A, 52nd, KY Volunteer Infantry.222 He ended military service on 18 Jan 1865 at Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.222 He was enumerated on a census of in 1870 at Walnut Twp, Butler County, Kansas,[m].492 He resided before 1894 at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri.493 He resided after 1894 at Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.493 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Woods County, Oklahoma.485 Sarah Ann Tilley also went by the name of "Sally." She was born in Jan 1838 at Kentucky.485 She appeared on the census of 1910 at Alfalfa County, Oklahoma; with son Cornelius.494 She died on 13 Aug 1913 at Gate, Beaver County, Oklahoma, at age 75.486 She was buried after 13 Aug 1913 at Riverside Cemetery, Driftwood, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.491 The five known children of James Riley5 Rather and Sarah Ann Tilley were as follows:
125. Jesse L.5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 22 Jan 1838 at Allen County, Kentucky;497,15 married Nancy Tilley, daughter of Pascal H. Tilley and Rebecca E. (--?--), 18 Nov 1858 at Allen County, Kentucky; "no return;"498,489,460 married Elizabeth Tilley, daughter of Pascal H. Tilley and Rebecca E. (--?--), before 1900; 2nd or 3rd wife;498 died 10 Jan 1928 at Warren County, Kentucky, at age 89.498,499 He also went by the name of "Jet."8 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Mt. Ariel, Allen County, Kentucky.465 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Allen County, Kentucky.500 He was enumerated in 1880 at Hickory Twp, Butler County, Kansas.501 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky.502 Nancy Tilley was born circa 1838 at Allen County, Kentucky.503 The seven known children of Jesse L.5 Rather and Nancy Tilley were as follows:
Elizabeth Tilley was born on 26 Dec 1833.498 She died on 24 Dec 1912 at Allen County, Kentucky, at age 78.498,504 There were no known children of Jesse L.5 Rather and Elizabeth Tilley. 126. Amanda C.5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 22 Apr 1840 at Allen County, Kentucky;461,15 married George A. Wilson 29 Oct 1855;461,413 married an unknown person 29 Oct 1855 at Allen County, Kentucky; says to Edwin S. Newton.......? by B. M. Herrington.460 Her married name was Miller.41 The only known child of Amanda C.5 Rather and George A. Wilson was:
There were no known children of Amanda C.5 Rather and the unknown spouse mentioned above. 127. Rev. Albert Hardy5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 24 Mar 1842 at Allen County, Kentucky;219,505 married Lucy Jane Newman, daughter of Andrew Jackson Newman and Elizabeth Kilman, 30 Aug 1860 at Allen County, Kentucky; by M. F. Ham;219,460 died 1 Apr 1911 at Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee, at age 69; died from cancer, aged 68; attending physician was Dr. T. L. Johnson;505,506 buried after 1 Apr 1911 at Green Brier Cemetery, Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee.505 He was ordained; Baptist Church.505 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Allen County, Kentucky.213 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Butlersville, Allen County, Kentucky.507 He was (an unknown value) on 3 Jan 1881 at Pleasant Hill Church, Sumner County, Tennessee.505 He resided in 1898 at Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee; house presented him by a parishoner.505 Lucy Jane Newman. Her married name was Lucy J. Rather. She was born on 21 Dec 1842 at Barren County, Kentucky.508,509 She died on 9 Apr 1928 at Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee, at age 85; of broncho-pneumonia.509,510 She was buried on 11 Apr 1928 at Greenbrier Cemetery, Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee; undertaker: Woodall & Austin, Greenbrier TN.505,509,510 Her survivors on 11 Apr 1928 were; children: James, Clarke and Sydney Rather of Nashville; John Rather of Goodlettsville; Rufus Rather & Mrs. Commie Anderson of Greenbrier.510 She was funeral on 12 Apr 1928 at Greenbrier Baptist Church, Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee; Revs F. P. Dodson, E. H. Greenwell & James Crawford officiating.510 Her obituary appeared on 12 Apr 1928 at Greenbrier, Robertson County, Tennessee; "widow of the late Rev. A. H. Rather, a prominent and popular Baptist minister of this county. She had passed her 86th milestone, was a fine Christian character and had a host of friends and relatives who regret the passing away of this good woman."510 The eight known children of Rev. Albert Hardy5 Rather and Lucy Jane Newman were as follows:
129. Mary E.5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 22 Nov 1847 at Allen County, Kentucky;219 married Noah D. Lightfoot 27 Sep 1860 at Allen County, Kentucky; by B. M. Herrington;219,460 died 15 Feb 1873 at Maries County, Missouri, at age 25.477 Noah D. Lightfoot married an unknown person; married second, to Artimissa Glasscock.515 He was born on 28 Oct 1837.477 He began military service on 7 Aug 1863 at Scottsville, Allen County, Kentucky; Co. A, 52nd Regt, KY Vol. Mounted Inf., Pvt.515 He ended military service on 18 Jan 1865 at Bowling Green, Warren County, Kentucky.515 The two known children of Mary E.5 Rather and Noah D. Lightfoot were as follows:
130. B. L. Clark5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 5 Oct 1848 at Allen County, Kentucky;219,15 married Frances A. Lewis 26 Oct 1868.219 He was enumerated in 1880 at Simpson County, Kentucky.516 The three known children of B. L. Clark5 Rather and Frances A. Lewis were as follows:
131. Martha5 Rather (James4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 9 Nov 1851 at Allen County, Kentucky;8,15 married Alfred P. Taylor 1 Sep 1869.8 The only known child of Martha5 Rather and Alfred P. Taylor was:
132. Elizabeth5 Wrather (Devoreaux4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); buried at Asburry Grave Yard, Calloway County, Kentucky;79 born circa 1825 at Kentucky;229 married David S. Haneline 20 Feb 1843 at Calloway County, Kentucky; by C. A. Waterfield; consent of her father; he of legal age.223 David S. Haneline resided at Green County, Arkansas; After his first wife's death, he married Mandy Hicks and they went (with Elizabeth's sons) to Green County, Arkansas.79 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Calloway County, Kentucky.518 The three known children of Elizabeth5 Wrather and David S. Haneline all born at Calloway County, Kentucky, were as follows:
133. James Ashley5 Wrather (Devoreaux4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1830 at Kentucky;519 married Elizabeth F. Haneline 12 Mar 1846 at Hancock County, Tennessee;520 died between 1880 and 1889 at Arkansas.521 He was also known as James Asbury Wrather.520 He was also known as Asbury Wrather.519 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Calloway County, Kentucky.522 He appeared on the census of 25 Aug 1870 at Calloway County, Kentucky.519 Elizabeth F. Haneline was born circa 1830 at Kentucky.519 The seven known children of James Ashley5 Wrather and Elizabeth F. Haneline were as follows:
134. Jesse Rowland5 Wrather (Devoreaux4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born 11 Jun 1832 at Calloway County, Kentucky;426,406,523,524 married Mary Ann Sarah Calhoun 23 Sep 1859 at Calloway County, Kentucky; The groom was 26, residing in Calloway County; the bride 21, residing in Marshall County. Both were born in Calloway;426,406,407 died 8 Sep 1905 at Graves County, Kentucky, at age 73;523,525,526 buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky.527 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Calloway County, Kentucky.528 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Calloway County, Kentucky; also in the household: Nancy Calhound 69 VA [mother-in-law].529 He was enumerated in 1880 at Wadesborough, Calloway County, Kenuckty.530 Mary Ann Sarah Calhoun was also known as Sallie.426 Her married name was Mary Ann Sarah Wrather. She was born circa 1838 at Calloway County, Kentucky.223 She was born on 1 Aug 1838 at Tennessee.426,525,526 She died on 16 Mar 1908 at Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky, at age 69.525 She was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky.527 The eight known children of Jesse Rowland5 Wrather and Mary Ann Sarah Calhoun were as follows:
135. Sarah Eliza5 Wrather (Devoreaux4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born 3 Feb 1835 at Calloway County, Kentucky;523 married William Lafayette Hughes 19 Apr 1854 at Calloway County, Kentucky; He is 28, born VA, she is 18 and was born in Calloway County, where they both reside;223,406,407 died 14 Jan 1895 at age 59.224 William Lafayette Hughes was born on 28 Dec 1825 at Virginia.532,413 He died on 15 Dec 1895 at age 69.7 The only known child of Sarah Eliza5 Wrather and William Lafayette Hughes was:
136. John5 Wrather (Devoreaux4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born 14 Feb 1839 at Coldwater, Calloway County, Kentucky;294,301,224,533 married Sarah E. Clark 27 Mar 1862 at Calloway County, Kentucky;294 died 20 Jun 1909 at Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, at age 70;230,534 buried 23 Jun 1909 at Oakwood Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky.533 He appeared on the census of 25 Aug 1870 at Cold Water Pct, Calloway County, Kentucky.535 He appeared on the census of Jun 1880 at Calloway County, Kentucky.294,445 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Moscow, Hickman County, Kentucky.301 His obituary appeared on 1 Jul 1909 at Calloway County, Kentucky:
Sarah E. Clark. Her married name was Sarah E. Wrather. She was born circa 1844 at Kentucky.294 The 10 known children of John5 Wrather and Sarah E. Clark were as follows:
137. Stephen Miller5 Wrather (Devoreaux4, Jesse3Rather, William2, Samuel1); born circa Aug 1840 at Kentucky;294,426,224 married Sarah Ann Bazzell 28 Dec 1867;294,224,541 married Mary Tennie Moore 25 Dec 1889 at Kentucky;426,224 died 16 Jul 1908 at Calloway County, Kentucky;224,542 buried after 16 Jul 1908 at South Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky.198 He did military service Confederate Army; Copr, Co G, 7th KY Infantry between 1862 and 1864.543 He appeared on the census of 25 Aug 1870 at Cold Water, Calloway County, Kentucky.544 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Calloway County, Kentucky.294,445 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Calloway County, Kentucky.545 Sarah Ann Bazzell. Her married name was Sarah A. Wrather.198 She was also known as Sallie A. Bazzell.198 She was born on 12 Aug 1847 at Tennessee.294,198,546 She died on 26 Nov 1888 at Calloway County, Kentucky, at age 41.542,198 She was buried at Asbury Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky.7,198 The eight known children of Stephen Miller5 Wrather and Sarah Ann Bazzell all born at Calloway County, Kentucky, were as follows:
Mary Tennie Moore was born on 13 Oct 1859 at Kentucky.426,198 She married Howard W. Grogan on 30 Dec 1909 at Calloway County, Kentucky; He was 59, resided in Texas, the son of J. A. & Julia Martin Grogan; she was 50, the daughter of Bill Moore. It was each's second marriage.549,550 She died on 12 Jul 1927 at age 67.198 She was buried after 12 Jul 1927 at South Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Calloway County, Kentucky.198 The two known children of Stephen Miller5 Wrather and Mary Tennie Moore were as follows:
141. William P.5 Rather (John4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born 1830 at Tennessee;551,552 born circa 1831 at Roane County, Tennessee;188,237 he and Rutha Emaline Carter obtained a marriage license 10 Oct 1854 at Roane County, Tennessee; surety: Thomas Andrew;553 married Rutha Emaline Carter, daughter of John Carter and Jane McCarrell, 12 Oct 1854 at Roane County, Tennessee; by John B. Waller, JP;554,196,177,553 died after 1900;551 buried after 1900 at Covington, Oklahoma.555 He appeared on the census of 27 Jun 1860 at Wood Hill, Rutherford County, Tennessee; 4th District, farmer, 4,000 - 15,000. valued property.556,557 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Roane County, Tennessee; He is a mill superintendent; land valued at 5,000.558 He was enumerated in 1880 at Little Walnut Twp, Butler County, Kansas.552 Rutha Emaline Carter was also known as Emaline Carter.196 She was born circa 1834 at Tennessee.188 She died on 25 Feb 1892.559 The seven known children of William P.5 Rather and Rutha Emaline Carter were as follows:
143. James5 Rather (John4, Jesse3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1833 at Roane County, Tennessee;188,237 married Mary Jane Shinpaugh, daughter of Henry Shinpaugh and Susan Letsinger, 14 Jan 1856 at Knox County, Tennessee;562,563 married Sarah E. Carter, daughter of Thomas F. Carter and Ellen Walker, 14 Dec 1880 at Loudon County, Tennessee; by Rev. P. Amos;564,565 died before 1917.566 He appeared on the census of 27 Jun 1860 at Wood's Hill, Roane County, Tennessee; He has property valued at 3,400 - 1,000. His name is spelled Wrather, living right next door to a brother who spells it Rather.567 He appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1880 at Loudon County, Tennessee.568 Mary Jane Shinpaugh. Her married name was Mary Jane Rather. She was also known as Mary J.567 She was born circa 1841 at Tennessee.567 The two known children of James5 Rather and Mary Jane Shinpaugh both born at Roane County, Tennessee, were as follows:
Sarah E. Carter was born on 15 Aug 1837 at Roane County, Tennessee.564,566 She died on 30 Jan 1917 at Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee, at age 79; of apoplexy.569,566 She was housekeeper; dressmaker on 30 Jan 1917.566 She was buried on 31 Jan 1917 at Martel Methodist Church Cemetery (formerly Muddy Creek), Lenoir City, Louden County, Tennessee; undertaker: C. B. Carter, Lenoir City. [death certificate doesn't name the cemetery, just says Loudon Co.].564,570,571 The only known child of James5 Rather and Sarah E. Carter was:
144. William Daniel5 Rather (James Burness4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born 4 Apr 1827 at Alabama;239,572 he and Nancy Sherrod obtained a marriage license 30 Nov 1846;267 married Nancy Sherrod 3 Dec 1846 at Winston County, Mississippi;239,250 died 22 Jun 1901 at Smith County, Texas, at age 74;239 buried after 22 Jun 1901 at Rather Cemetery, Smith County, Texas.239 He was membership; Masonic emblem on gravestone.239 He appeared on the census of 1850 at Neshoba County, Mississippi.249 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Winston County, Mississippi.270 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Smith County, Texas; family 94.248 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Smith County, Texas; hs.257; farmer.573 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Cherokee County, Texas.301 Nancy Sherrod was born on 18 Aug 1826 at Alabama.239,249 She died on 20 Mar 1890 at Smith County, Texas, at age 63.239 The 11 known children of William Daniel5 Rather and Nancy Sherrod were as follows:
146. Emily Elizabeth5 Rather (James Burness4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1830 at Alabama;249 married William Wesley Ellison 5 Aug 1847 at Winston County, Mississippi;250,267 died between 1863 and 1865; during the Civil War;255 died circa 1866 at (Caldwell Co.?), Texas.577 She had "minor children," mentioned in the 1878 will of her father.253 He married Catharine Ann Rather, daughter of James Burness Rather and Lucinda Hudson, on 2 Aug 1866 at Smith County, Texas.255,577 He was enumerated on a census of on 18 Jul 1870 at Etna, Smith County, Texas,[m]; He was a farmer, with real property valued at $1200, personal at $630.577 He died in 1884 at Texas.577 He died in 1889.578 The seven known children of Emily Elizabeth5 Rather and William Wesley Ellison were as follows:
147. Catharine Ann5 Rather (James Burness4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born Oct 1830 at Alabama;580,40 married Christopher Columbus Collier 1 Dec 1853 at Tyler, Smith County, Texas;255,581,582 married William Wesley Ellison 2 Aug 1866 at Smith County, Texas.255,577 She resided in 1878 at Bell County, Texas.253 Christopher Columbus Collier began military service at Cpt Pat Henry's Co of TX Cavalry (The Lancers).255 He was buried at Confederate Cemetery, Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.255 He was born in 1829 at Alabama.255 The four known children of Catharine Ann5 Rather and Christopher Columbus Collier were as follows:
He was born in 1828 at Alabama.578 He married Emily Elizabeth Rather, daughter of James Burness Rather and Lucinda Hudson, on 5 Aug 1847 at Winston County, Mississippi.250,267 He was enumerated on a census dated on 4 Jul 1860 at Mt. Vernon, Smith County, Texas.579 He was enumerated on a census of on 18 Jul 1870 at Etna, Smith County, Texas,[m]; He was a farmer, with real property valued at $1200, personal at $630.577 He died in 1884 at Texas.577 He died in 1889.578 The five known children of Catharine Ann5 Rather and William Wesley Ellison were as follows:
148. Christopher Columbas5 Rather (James Burness4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born circa Apr 1838 at Alabama;258,301 married Jane (--?--) before 1854 at Texas;583 married Mattie Harris 10 Feb 1871 at Bell County, Texas;301,584 died circa 1904 at Bell County, Texas.96 He began military service; Texas Militia - Confederate.255 He was also known as C. C. Rather.258 He was also known as Columbus C. Rather.585 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Smith County, Texas; merchant; $400/3,500.583 He resided in 1878 at Bell County, Texas.253 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Bell County, Texas; ED 15, Sh 8, Ln 21.586 Jane (--?--). Her married name was Jane Rather. She was born between Jan 1838 and 1840 at Arkansas.247,586 The five known children of Christopher Columbas5 Rather and Jane (--?--) were as follows:
Mattie Harris was also known as S. M.301 She was born in Jan 1840 at Arkansas.301 She died in 1928.585 There were no known children of Christopher Columbas5 Rather and Mattie Harris. 149. Nathaniel Houston5 Rather (James Burness4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1838 at Alabama;249 born Apr 1840 at Mississippi;301 born 1842 at Tennessee;587 married Julia Adeline Prince before 1860;301,583 died 1917 at Copperas Cove, Coryell County, Texas.588,587 He began military service; Intelligence CSA.255 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Smith County, Texas; merchant; $600/1,900.583 He resided in 1878 at Bell County, Texas.253 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Bell County, Texas.301 Julia Adeline Prince. Her married name was Julia Adeline Rather. She Cherokee.589 She was born in Jun 1839 at South Carolina.301 She died in 1906.589,254 The four known children of Nathaniel Houston5 Rather and Julia Adeline Prince were as follows:
151. Dr. Hewett Montgomery5 Rather (James Burness4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born 17 Jan 1846 at Mississippi;239,373 married Mary J. Moore 7 Aug 1867 at Smith County, Texas; as Hugh Rather & Mollie Moore;239,9,256,590 died 5 Feb 1891 at Smith County, Texas, at age 45;239 buried at Rather Cemetery, Smith County, Texas.239 He was also known as Newt Rather.258 He was also known as Hewit Rather listed in census as Hewit.249 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Smith County, Texas; also 2 nieces: A. E. Moore, 17; A. P. Moore, 14; 1 nephew: M. E. Moore, 12.573 Mary J. Moore. Her married name was Mary J. Rather. She was also known as Mary E.574 She also went by the name of "Mollie Moore."590 She was born on 1 Oct 1848.239 She died on 20 Dec 1885 at Smith County, Texas, at age 37; aged 37 yrs, 2 mos, 19 days.239 She was buried after 20 Dec 1885 at Smith County, Texas.239 The seven known children of Dr. Hewett Montgomery5 Rather and Mary J. Moore were as follows:
The only known child of Dr. Hewett Montgomery5 Rather and an unknown spouse was:
159. Daniel Tinsley5 Rather (Daniel4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born 28 May 1850 at Chapel Hill, Hinds County, Mississippi;7 married Mary Estell Beauford 14 Dec 1876 at Hinds County, Mississippi;40,265 died 16 Nov 1928 at age 78. He was great-grandfather of William K. Robinette Jr. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Hinds County, Mississippi.591 Mary Estell Beauford was born in May 1855 at Mississippi.262 She was born on 18 Nov 1855. She died on 17 Sep 1934 at age 79. The seven known children of Daniel Tinsley5 Rather and Mary Estell Beauford were as follows:
161. Louis Jefferson5 Rather (Daniel4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born 18 Feb 1854 at Chapel Hill, Hinds County, Mississippi;262,261 married Carrie I. Williams 4 Jan 1882 at Lauderdale County, Mississippi;262,593 married Bessie M. Morgan 30 May 1897 at Hinds County, Mississippi;262,68,264 died Feb 1935 at Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.264 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Hinds County, Mississippi; Also Jan Franklin (si) 23, Apr 1823 (sic) MS.594 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Hinds County, Mississippi.595 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Warren County, Mississippi.596 Carrie I. Williams. Her married name was Carrie I. Rather. She was born on 18 Jun 1858.262,264 She died on 20 Jun 1886 at age 28.264 The three known children of Louis Jefferson5 Rather and Carrie I. Williams were as follows:
Bessie M. Morgan. Her married name was Bessie M. Rather. She was born on 10 Aug 1877.262,264 She died on 3 Jan 1942 at age 64.264 The only known child of Louis Jefferson5 Rather and Bessie M. Morgan was:
168. E. R.5 Rather (Ivy T.4, William3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1856 at Mississippi;294,597 married Maggie (--?--) circa 1875.294 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Washington County, Mississippi.598 Maggie (--?--) was born circa 1859 at Mississippi.294 The two known children of E. R.5 Rather and Maggie (--?--) both born at Mississippi were as follows:
172. John5 Rather (Alexander B.4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 1842 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;271,272 married Almeda (--?--) circa 1867 at Missouri;271 died before 1880 at Dunklin County, Missouri; wife's enumerated as a widow.599 He was enumerated on a census of in 1870 at Dunklin County, Missouri,[m].600 Almeda (--?--) was born in 1846 at Missouri.271 She appeared on the census of 1880 at Dunklin County, Missouri; enumerated with William & Martha Davis.600 She died on 30 Jan 1884 at Dunklin County, Missouri.271,601 The two known children of John5 Rather and Almeda (--?--) were as follows:
173. Louisiana5 Rather (Alexander B.4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1846 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;599,272 married (--?--) Clark circa 1860.599 (--?--) Clark was born at North Carolina.599 He died before 1870; not enumerated in 1870.599 The two known children of Louisiana5 Rather and (--?--) Clark both born at Missouri were as follows:
174. Daniel5 Rather (Alexander B.4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 1849 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;271,272 married Ruthie I. Davis 8 Jul 1877 at Dunklin County, Missouri.602,603 He resided at Kennett, Dunklin County, Missouri.283,16 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Dunklin County, Missouri.603 Ruthie I. Davis died before 1880 at Dunklin County, Missouri; (her husband is enumerated as a widow).603 The only known child of Daniel5 Rather and Ruthie I. Davis was:
180. Martha Frances5 Rather (John4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 30 Jun 1844 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee;280,604 married William Buckner Drumright 15 Nov 1868 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee;605 died 8 Aug 1904 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, at age 60.604 She also went by the name of "Mattie." They were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.605 William Buckner Drumright did military service Co I, 1st Regt TN Infantry.605 He had 6; one son and five daughters.606 He was born on 8 Jul 1841 at Williamson County, Tennessee; the son of Richard and Elizabeth (Rainey) Drumright.605,607 He began military service on 10 May 1861 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee; in Company I, 1st Conf. Regiment,Tennessee Infantry.604 He did military service he was reported sick, and discharged on 17 Feb 1862 at Fayetteville, Tennessee.604 He was on a list of prisoners of war, of Company E, Neon's Regt., TN Cavalry on 4 May 1865 at Gainsville, Alabama.604 He was contracting & building between 1867 and 1886 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.605 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee; in the 13th District, ED 200, Sh 27, Ln 2.608 He was in General merchandise, the firm of Butler & Drumright in Feb 1886 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.605 He resided in 1895 at Bridgeport, Jackson County, Alabama.604 He died in Jul 1916 at Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.604 The eight known children of Martha Frances5 Rather and William Buckner Drumright, who all died single,604 were as follows:
183. Simon5 Wrather (John4Rather, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born circa 1852 at Tennessee;610 married Della (--?--) circa 1875.610 He was also known as Sim B. Rather.16 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.275 Della (--?--). Her married name was Rather. She was born circa 1856 at Tennessee.275 The two known children of Simon5 Wrather and Della (--?--) were as follows:
187. Virginia Ann5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 1 Jun 1837 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;249,16,611 married Henry Parsons Megginson 1 Dec 1857 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi; by Rev. Stephen G. Starks;16,612,613,614 died 6 Dec 1906 at Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 69;16 and was buried at Wesley Chapel, Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.615 Henry Parsons Megginson did military service as a Pvt. in Co G, 17th Reg, MS Infantry, C. S.A.616 He was born on 3 Apr 1828 at Montgomery County, North Carolina.16,614 He appeared on the census of 1860 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi; house 202/family 167.615 He appeared on the census of 1870 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi; Range 2; house 278/family 246.615 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi; Beat 1, West Holly Springs Precinct; house 152/family 158.615 He died on 20 Nov 1886 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 58.612,614 He was buried at Wesley Chapel, Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.614 The six known children of Virginia Ann5 Rather and Henry Parsons Megginson all born at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, were as follows:
189. Samuel B.5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 6 Oct 1848 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;249,262,16 he and Melvina Tucker obtained a marriage license 13 Nov 1876 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;282 married Melvina Tucker 15 Nov 1876 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; by S. G. Shepard;294,282 died 1921 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.16 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi; also in household: mother-in-law, Ann Tucker 51 b TN.619 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Marshall County, Mississippi.262 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.595 Melvina Tucker also went by the name of "Mellie."262 She was born circa 1854 at Tennessee.294 The four known children of Samuel B.5 Rather and Melvina Tucker were as follows:
191. Lytle Alexander5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 12 Apr 1859 at Marshall County, Mississippi;249,262,16 married Mary Eugenia Jones 16 Nov 1882 at Marshall County, Mississippi;262,68 died 27 Apr 1930 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 71.16 The address of Lytle Alexander Rather was Gholson Street, Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.596 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Marshall County, Mississippi.262 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.595 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.596 Mary Eugenia Jones also went by the name of "Mollie."68 She was born on 15 Oct 1859 at Marshall, Hinds County, Mississippi.16,262,620 She died on 13 May 1935 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, at age 75.16 The two known children of Lytle Alexander5 Rather and Mary Eugenia Jones both born at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi, were as follows:
192. Charles S.5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 15 Apr 1861 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;294,16,265 married Maude Wyman 10 Nov 1886 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;16,302 died between 1900 and 1910 at Texas;301 died 19 Jan 1907 at Walnut Springs, Bosque County, Texas, at age 45.16 He also went by the name of "Charley."283 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Milan County, Texas.301 Maude Wyman was born on 10 Nov 1867.16 She was born in Nov 1868 at Kentucky.574,301 She appeared on the census of 1910 at Walnut Springs, Bosque County, Texas.574 She died on 11 Mar 1916 at Walnut Springs, Bosque County, Texas, at age 48.16 The four known children of Charles S.5 Rather and Maude Wyman were as follows:
194. William Harry5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 15 Aug 1865 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;16 married Ella Arena Coulter, daughter of Jasper J. Coulter and Susan E. Rather, 1 Jan 1889 at Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas; by H. S. Thrall, Minister of the Gospel;301,16,622 died 9 Jan 1942 at Houston, Harris County, Texas, at age 76; after having suffered from a stroke about four years earlier.295 He was worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad for 51 years.295 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Colorado County, Texas; ED 27, Ln 7, Sh 43.586 He appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1920 at Walker, Gonzales County, Texas.623 Ella Arena Coulter was also known as Ella Irene Coulter.301,16 She was born on 20 Jun 1869 at LaVaca County, Texas.16,624,625 She died on 10 Oct 1955 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 86.624 The three known children of William Harry5 Rather and Ella Arena Coulter all born at Luling, Caldwell County, Texas, were as follows:
196. Peter Tucker5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 31 Mar 1869 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;294,16 married Martha Lenna Smith 28 Jul 1896 at Clay County, Mississippi;574,628 married Martha Lenna Smith 28 Jul 1896 at Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi;16,302 died 24 Dec 1939 at Memorial Hospital, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, at age 70; at 5 a.m. of contusion of the brain, suffered in an automobile accident on the 23rd. "Patrolman states deceased was pedestrian struck by passenger car at 6:15 p.m;"16,629 buried 26 Dec 1939 at Tupelo Cemetery, Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi; funeral home: Smith Funeral Home, Jackson [MS].629 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Caldwell County, Texas.301 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Luling, Caldwell County, Texas.574 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.630 He was a bookkeeper before 24 Dec 1939.629 Before 24 Dec 1939, the address of Peter Tucker Rather was 504 N. Hayes, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.629 Martha Lenna Smith was also known as Mattie.574 She was born on 26 Nov 1872 at Visalia, Tulare County, California.16 The five known children of Peter Tucker5 Rather and Martha Lenna Smith were as follows:
197. Mellie5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 17 Jun 1871 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;294,16 married John T. Thorne 27 Dec 1898 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi.16 She resided at Gibson, Texas.283 John T. Thorne was born on 9 Nov 1872 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.16 The seven known children of Mellie5 Rather and John T. Thorne all born at Gibson County, Tennessee, were as follows:
198. Julia F.5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 16 Jan 1874 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;294,16 married Sid S. Hyman 7 Jun 1898 at Luling, Caldwell County, Texas;16 died 1944.295 She resided at Rosebud, Falls County, Texas.283 Sid S. Hyman was born on 21 Jan 1858.16 He died on 29 May 1926 at Rosebud, Falls County, Texas, at age 68.16 The five known children of Julia F.5 Rather and Sid S. Hyman were as follows:
200. Sallie A.5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); married Duff Sharpe;16 married Robert Stowe;16 married (--?--) Sharpe;16 born 3 Oct 1877 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;632 died 1944.295 Her married name was Sallie A. Stowe. Her married name was Sallie A. Sharpe. She resided at Maud, Bowie County, Texas.283 There were no known children of Sallie A.5 Rather and Robert Stowe. The two known children of Sallie A.5 Rather and (--?--) Sharpe were as follows:
There were no known children of Sallie A.5 Rather and Duff Sharpe. 201. Maud5 Rather (Daniel4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 7 Jul 1882 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;16 married Sumpter Keith 26 Oct 1904 at Holly Springs, Marshall County, Mississippi;16 died 1944.295 Her married name was Maud Keith. She resided at Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.283 Sumpter Keith was born on 4 May 1870.16 He died on 10 Jun 1945 at Luling, Caldwell County, Texas, at age 75.633 The two known children of Maud5 Rather and Sumpter Keith were as follows:
204. Susan E.5 Rather (George Washington4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 1848 at Tennessee;258 married Jasper J. Coulter 15 Mar 1868;16,267 died Jan 1912.16 The five known children of Susan E.5 Rather and Jasper J. Coulter were as follows:
205. George Anthony5 Rather (George Washington4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 24 Aug 1851 at Tennessee;258,16 married Willie Low 15 Mar 1881 at Texas;301,302 died 1 May 1931 at age 79.16,632 He resided at Belmont, Gonzales County, Texas.16 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Gonzales County, Texas.301 He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1920 at Gonzales County, Texas.634 Willie Low. Her married name was Willie Rather. She was also known as Willie Law.635 She was born at Coffeeville, Oklahoma.635 She was born on 6 Jun 1858 at Alabama.301,302 The five known children of George Anthony5 Rather and Willie Low were as follows:
206. Rawley Samuel5 Rather (George Washington4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1); born 13 Aug 1853;296 born Aug 1854 at Texas;258,640 married Mary D. Henry 8 Sep 1880 at Texas;640,267 died 16 Nov 1907 at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, at age 54;296 buried after 16 Nov 1907 at Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas.296 He "The Rather family owned most of south side of the town square and several blocks on University St. Rather park is where the home stood."296 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Walker County, Texas.640 Mary D. Henry was born in Mar 1854 at Florida.640 She was born on 4 May 1854.296 She appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1920 at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas.641 She died on 5 Feb 1930 at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, at age 75.296 She was buried after 5 Feb 1930 at Oakwood Cemetery, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas; "wife of Rawley Samuel Rather."296 The five known children of Rawley Samuel5 Rather and Mary D. Henry were as follows:
207. Charles Taylor5 Rather (George Washington4, Rawley3, William2, Samuel1) named for his cousin, John Taylor Rather, of Alabama. It was in his home that his parents were married; born 20 Jun 1855 at Huntsville, Walker County, Texas;258,299 born 1856 at Texas;574 married Ella Gertrude Grubbs 29 Sep 1880 at Leesville, Gonzales County, Texas;299,644 died 10 Oct 1931 at Travis County, Texas, at age 76.645 He was also known as C. T. Rather.574 He resided at Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas.16 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Gonzales County, Texas.301 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas.574 Ella Gertrude Grubbs. Her married name was Ella Gertrude Rather. She was born on 2 Jul 1861 at Preston, Webster County, Georgia.299 She died on 23 Dec 1919 at Travis County, Texas, at age 58.299,646 The three known children of Charles Taylor5 Rather and Ella Gertrude Grubbs all born at Texas were as follows:
216. Robert Baker5 Wrather (Calenous M.4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born 16 Jul 1846 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;78,648 married L. Sara Elizabeth James before 1879;649 died 17 Mar 1920 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 73; of "lock bowels;"648 buried 18 Mar 1920 at family graveyard, Rutherford County, Tennessee.648 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.649 L. Sara Elizabeth James. Her married name was L. Sara Wrather. She was born on 2 Nov 1856 at Tennessee.650 She died on 12 Apr 1942 at Leanna, Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 85; of high blood pressure, and heart weakness.650 She was buried on 13 Apr 1942 at Bethel Cemetery, Leanna, Rutherford County, Tennessee; funeral home: Wood Funeral Home, Nashville.650 The five known children of Robert Baker5 Wrather and L. Sara Elizabeth James were as follows:
222. Calenus Lysian5 Wrather (Calenous M.4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born 13 Sep 1866 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee;655,656,657,96 married B. Sallie Dunaway 24 Nov 1890 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; by J. T. Saunders, jp;658 buried between 1900 and 1944 at Martin Cemetery, Rutherford County, Tennessee;659 died 10 Jul 1936 at Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 69; cause: "don't know" . . cardio rheonal;657 buried 11 Jul 1936 at "Family cemetery", Rutherford County, Tennessee; undertaker: Woodfin & Moon, Murfreesboro.657 He was also known as C. L. Rather.275 He was also known as Lucian Wrather.656 He was farmer.657 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; ED 108; Sh 3; Ln 53.324 He appeared on the census of 10 Jan 1920 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; farmer, general farm/ also in family, Della Dunnaway, 48, sister-in-law.660 B. Sallie Dunaway was born circa 1867 at Tennessee.656 She was born on 25 Nov 1867 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; her parents were Jacob & Elizabeth Dunaway; both born in Rutherford County.661,656 She died on 13 Sep 1944 at Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 76; of senility.661 She was buried on 15 Sep 1944 at Dunaway Cemetery, La. . ., Rutherford County, Tennessee.661 The four known children of Calenus Lysian5 Wrather and B. Sallie Dunaway were as follows:
223. Dora5 Rather (Calenous M.4Wrather, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born 25 Mar 1864 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee;275,96 she and John Dee Neeley obtained a marriage license 1 Jan 1889 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;662 died 1913.663 She was also known as Dora Wrather.7 The only known child of Dora5 Rather and John Dee Neeley was:
227. Samuel Peter5 Wrather (Calenous M.4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born circa 1875 at Tennessee;322 born 23 Mar 1885 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee;664,310,665 married Cora Luticia Evans circa 1903 at Tennessee;322 married Cora Luticia Evans before 1918.664 He was also known as Samuel Wrather.322 He registered for the draft He was a farmer, lived at RFD #1, his next of kin was Mrs. Cora Wrather on 12 Sep 1918 at Walter Hill, Rutherford County, Tennessee.654 He was described as medium height and build, had blue eyes and red hair when he registered for the draft on 12 Sep 1918 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.654 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.666 She was born circa 1882 at Tennessee.322 The four known children of Samuel Peter5 Wrather and Cora Luticia Evans were as follows:
230. Thomas Peyton5 Wrather (Wesley Stiger4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born 1 Feb 1848 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;314,272 married Millie Isabella Robinson 19 Dec 1871 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;314,61 died 26 Apr 1927 at age 79.314 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.649 Millie Isabella Robinson was born on 6 Aug 1849 at Tennessee, though the cemetery record indicates a birth year of 1849.513,667,668 She appeared on the census of 1910 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.669 She died on 22 Mar 1929 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 79; of lobar pneumonia.667,668 She was buried on 24 Mar 1929 at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee; undertaker: McKnight & Sutton.667,668 The four known children of Thomas Peyton5 Wrather and Millie Isabella Robinson were as follows:
231. Sanda Alexander5 Wrather (Wesley Stiger4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born circa 1854 at Tennessee;670 born 18 Jan 1855;320 married Lucinda Catherine Turner 20 Dec 1879 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; by Rev. Thomas Hutchoson, Record no. 3391, pg.342;670,96 married Lucinda Catherine Turner after 1897.320 He was also known as Samuel E. Wrather.670 He and Lucinda Catherine Turner appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1920 at Baily Mail (?), Bailey, Fannin County, Texas; V 62; ED 44; Sh 4; Ln 71.670 Lucinda Catherine Turner also went by the name of "Lucy."96 She also went by the name of "Kate."96 She was born circa 1859 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.670,96 She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1920 at Terrell Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; with Melrose W. Holmgreen, son-in-law.670 She died in Dec 1941 at Bonham, Fannin County, Texas.96 The three known children of Sanda Alexander5 Wrather and Lucinda Catherine Turner were as follows:
235. Farmon Draper5 Wrather (Wesley Stiger4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born 18 Jun 1861 at Tennessee;320,288 married Dillie Adcock 23 Dec 1894;320 married Frances Raynes 11 Jun 1899;320 died 11 Jan 1930 at Odell, Wilbarger County, Texas, at age 68.320,671 He was also known as Draper Rather.275 Dillie Adcock died on 6 Sep 1897.320 The only known child of Farmon Draper5 Wrather and Dillie Adcock was:
Frances Raynes was born on 11 Jul 1874.320 She married George Campbell before 1899.320 She died on 11 May 1937 at Odell, Wilbarger County, Texas, at age 62.320 The six known children of Farmon Draper5 Wrather and Frances Raynes were as follows:
242. Andrew Johnson5 Wrather (Enoch Baker4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born 25 Nov 1855 at Tennessee;674 married Harriett Williams Ward, daughter of Christopher Ward and Sallie Hall, 22 Dec 1878 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; by Peter T. Vaughan, jp;319,282 died 27 Sep 1936 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 80; of chronic myocarditis;674,327 buried 29 Sep 1936 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; undertaker was Petties & Sons?; 4506 Charlotte.674 He was widowed at the time of his death.674 He was a retired street car operator.674 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.265 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Davidson County, Tennessee.675 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Richland Park, Davidson County, Tennessee.630 As of 27 Sep 1936, the address of Andrew Johnson Wrather was 4601 Utah, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; the informant on his death certificate, EB Wrather, resided at the same address.674 His funeral was on 29 Sep 1936 at Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; at 2 p.m., conducted by Elders Athens Clay Pullias & J. E. Acuff. Honorary pallbearers were: George D. Mills, George A. Huffaker, Grant Conron, H. D. Jamison, Spain Jamison, W. E. Stevens, Dr. W. S. McKinstry, A. Duling, B. W. DePierri. Active pallbearers: R. W. Cox, J. E. Naron, Frank N. Quarles, B. K. Young, W. H. Williams, G. T. Biffle, F. R. Pegram, & Robert Morris.327 Harriett Williams Ward. Her married name was Rather. She was born on 11 Dec 1856 at Tennessee.319,676 She died on 8 Oct 1932 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, at age 75; of chronic myocarditis.676 She was buried on 10 Oct 1932 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee; undertaker: Rauch Johnson & Mastton.676 The five known children of Andrew Johnson5 Wrather and Harriett Williams Ward were as follows:
243. Horace Jefferson5 Wrather (Enoch Baker4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born Oct 1858 at Tennessee;293,649 married Maggie Lea Comer 27 Dec 1890 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; by S. T. Alsup, m.g;679,658 died 5 Jan 1936 at Walter Hill, Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 77; of colon cancer;680 buried 6 Jan 1936 at Wrather Graveyard, Walter Hill, Rutherford County, Tennessee; undertaker: M. A. Bond, Norene TN.680 He was farmer.680 He appeared on the census of 1900 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.681 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.322 He appeared on the census of 1920 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.293 Maggie Lea Comer was also known as Mattie L. Comer.679 She was born on 24 Mar 1873 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.667 She died on 17 Nov 1948 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee, at age 75.667 She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee.667 The nine known children of Horace Jefferson5 Wrather and Maggie Lea Comer were as follows:
244. Richard B.5 Wrather (Enoch Baker4, Baker3, William2Rather, Samuel1); born Oct 1860 at Tennessee;323 he and Sarah E. Jones obtained a marriage license 19 Apr 1879 at Rutherford County, Tennessee;282 married Sarah E. Jones 20 Apr 1879 at Rutherford County, Tennessee; by Peter T. Vaughan, jp.323,282 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Rutherford County, Tennessee.669 The only known child of Richard B.5 Wrather and Sarah E. Jones was:
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