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Ahnentafel, Generation No. 1
Edna A. Matthews was born 26 Mar 1916 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Oct 1978 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Oct 1978 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee. She married Albert Raymond Adkins. She was the daughter of William Thomas Matthews and Lydia Catherine Cooper.

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Ahnentafel, Generation No. 2
William Thomas Matthews was born 1 Apr 1879/1880 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Apr 1950 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 10 Apr 1950 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Jesse Wood Matthews and Saloma Leean Green.

Lydia Catherine Cooper was born 6 Jun 1884 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Oct 1944 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 14 Oct 1944 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Blevins Cooper and Mary Jane Turner.

Children of Lydia Catherine /Cooper/ and William Thomas /Matthews/ are:

  1. Arthur Alen Matthews was born 16 Feb 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Sep 1981 in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee. He married Stella M. Linder on 24 Dec 1938 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 20 Sep 1907 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Apr 1986 in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 12 Apr 1986.

  2. Eather A. Matthews was born 3 May 1906 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 16 Jan 1971 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Stella Mae Beaty on 26 May 1929 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 2 Oct 1907 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Nov 1997 in Crossville, Cumberland, Tennessee. She was buried 25 Nov 1997 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Thomas Everett Matthews was born 24 Apr 1910 in Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 27 Jul 1993 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Ida Pearl Ashburn. She was born 25 Sep 1922 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 24 Oct 2007 in Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee. She was buried 29 Oct 2007 in Clarkrange Methodist Church Cemetery, Clarkrange, Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Colonel Edison Matthews was born 7 Sep 1912 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 30 Dec 1996 in Clarkrange, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Lillie Rosa Brumbalough on 12 Nov 1938. She was born 20 Jan 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 5 Aug 2012 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 8 Aug 2012 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Edna A. Matthews was born 26 Mar 1916 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Oct 1978 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Albert Raymond Adkins. He was born 14 Jan 1920 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 21 Jan 1969 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 23 Jan 1969 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Person Not Viewable . He/She married Roy Esco Richardson. He was born 17 Nov 1914 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Nov 1981.

  7. Bonzie Evelyn Matthews was born 1923/1924, and died 2 Nov 1959 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana. She married Person Not Viewable .

  8. Herbert Euther Matthews was born 14 Sep 1929 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 24 Oct 1983 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Jessie Mae Pritchett on 4 Sep 1949 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 1 Nov 1932 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Jun 2011 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 12 Jun 2011 in Fairview United Baptist Church Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.


Ahnentafel, Generation No. 3
Jesse Wood Matthews was born 8 Aug 1854 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1924 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Joseph Pryor Matthews and Elmira Green.

Saloma Leean Green was born 6 Nov 1858 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Apr 1919 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Apr 1919. She was the daughter of Newton Green and Sarah Minerva Fite.

Children of Saloma Leean /Green/ and Jesse Wood /Matthews/ are:

  1. Sarah Catherine Matthews was born 5 Mar 1875 in Travisville, Fentress, Tennessee, and died Jun 1927 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William C. Stephens on 1893. He was born 5 Oct 1857 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Oct 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 30 Oct 1924 in Elijah Stephens Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Easter Catherine Matthews was born 12 Mar 1877 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Apr 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William David Jaynes on 1902/1903. He was born 15 Jul 1879 in Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. William Thomas Matthews was born 1 Apr 1879/1880 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Apr 1950 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Lydia Catherine Cooper. She was born 6 Jun 1884 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Oct 1944 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 14 Oct 1944 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Belle Matthews was born 8 Apr 1881 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Nov 1903 in , , Tennessee.

  5. Jasper Newton Matthews was born 1 Jul 1883 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Dec 1953 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee. He married Rosetta King on 1904. She was born 23 Mar 1885 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Jun 1936 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 30 Jun 1936 in Andy Smith Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Victoria McNervy Matthews was born 14 Jul 1885 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 16 Oct 1972 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William Elmer Ledford. He was born 31 Mar 1882 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 7 Feb 1972 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 9 Feb 1972 in Joe May Copeland Cemetery, , Overton, tennessee.

  7. Samuel Wolford Matthews was born 4 Apr 1888 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died Jul 1971 in , Overton, Tennessee.

  8. James Cleveland Matthews was born 6 Oct 1892 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1 Jul 1958 in Crawford, Overton, Tennessee. He married Cora Belle Cooper on 5 Aug 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 9 Apr 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 13 Jan 1971 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 15 Jan 1971.

  9. Lizzy Jane Matthews was born 1 Apr 1895 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  10. Matilda C. Matthews was born 18 Oct 1898 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Apr 1934 in , Fentress, Tennessee.


James Blevins Cooper was born 22 Feb 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1928 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 25 Mar 1928 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Jacob Lazarus Cooper and Catherine Beaty.

Mary Jane Turner was born 15 Mar 1867 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Oct 1951 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 16 Oct 1951 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John Turner and Lydia Whited.

Children of Mary Jane /Turner/ and James Blevins /Cooper/ Senior are:

  1. John Blevins Cooper was born 10 Oct 1882 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Sep 1945 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Matilda Ellen Cooper on 18 Aug 1910 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 10 May 1882 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 19 Apr 1961 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 21 Apr 1961 in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Allons, Overton, Tennessee.

  2. Lydia Catherine Cooper was born 6 Jun 1884 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Oct 1944 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William Thomas Matthews. He was born 1 Apr 1879/1880 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Apr 1950 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 10 Apr 1950 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Julia A. Cooper was born 14 Jan 1886 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1965 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Simpson. He was born 1870 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1951 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1951 in Dugan Smith Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Margaret C. Cooper was born 19 Jul 1888 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Oct 1911 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James M. Wright on 1903/1904. He was born 16 Apr 1884 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Jun 1966 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 16 Jun 1966 in Bethsaida Cemetery, , Overton, Tennessee.

  5. Daniel Cooper was born 10 Nov 1891 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died BEF 1965. He married Sallie Stephens. She was born ABT 1897, and died DECEASED.

  6. Andy Cooper was born 1893 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 1893 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Armilda Cooper was born 28 Dec 1895 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 5 Jan 1986 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Wolford Harrison Holt. He was born 15 Oct 1889 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 29 Nov 1976 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Dec 1976 in Gunter Cemetery, Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee.

  8. Alvin Cooper was born 28 May 1897 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 11 Nov 1970 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Fannie Elva King. She was born 2 Nov 1905 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Jun 1993 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 26 Jun 1993 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  9. Charlie Cooper was born Oct 1899 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Mary Lucille Beaty. She was born Dec 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  10. Lora Etta Cooper was born 28 May 1902 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 31 Dec 1972 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Person Not Viewable .

  11. Rosetta Cooper was born 2 Mar 1905 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 9 Mar 1981 in , , Tennessee. She married John Marion Beaty on 27 Mar 1921 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 15 Mar 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Dec 1981 in , , Tennessee. He was buried 11 Dec 1981 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  12. Bernetta Cooper was born 19 May 1906 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 26 Jun 1965 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married John Henry Crabtree on 18 Jul 1926 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 28 Nov 1902 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 2 Nov 1969 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 4 Nov 1969 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  13. Wheeler Cooper was born 2 Mar 1909 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 24 Jul 1979 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Allie Wilma King on 30 Dec 1933 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 30 Sep 1915 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Apr 2006 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Apr 2006 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  14. Person Not Viewable . He/She married Balem Smith. He was born 8 Jun 1908 in , Pickett, Tennessee, and died 15 Jan 1978 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 17 Jan 1978 in Allardt Cemetery, Allardt, Fentress, Tennessee.


Ahnentafel, Generation No. 4
Joseph Pryor Matthews was born 1804/1805 in , Harnett, North Carolina, and died DECEASED. He was the son of Joseph Pryor Matthews.

Elmira Green was born 1809/1810 in , , North Carolina, and died DECEASED.

Children of Elmira /Green/ and Joseph Pryor /Matthews/ Junior are:

  1. Thomas Benjamin Matthews was born 1 Jan 1830 in , , Kentucky, and died 4 Jul 1913 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Ann McClellan on 1860. She was born 5 Sep 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Jul 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 13 Jul 1901 in A. J. Storie Cemetery, Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Mary C. Matthews was born 1832/1833 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Thomas H. Reagan. He was born 28 Sep 1825 in , , Tennessee, and died 23 Sep 1883. He was buried ABT 24 Sep 1883.

  3. Elisha Matthews was born 1833/1834 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1872 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Miranda L. Adkins on ABT 1856. She was born 1834/1836 in , , Tennessee, and died 19 Jan 1900. She was buried ABT 20 Jan 1900.

  4. Nancy T. Matthews was born 1837/1838 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Thomas Bray. He was born ABT 1834 in , Nelson, Kentucky.

  5. Rebecca Matthews was born 1837/1838 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married George Conatser. He was born Mar 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1920/1930. He was buried in Allardt Cemetery, Allardt, Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Jonathan Matthews was born Mar 1838 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Nancy Jane . She was born 23 Apr 1828 in , , Tennessee, and died 7 Sep 1903 in , , Tennessee.

  7. Esther Jane Matthews was born 1839/1840 in , , Tennessee.

  8. Elijah Matthews was born 1842/1843 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Charlotte . She was born 1840, and died DECEASED.

  9. William M. Matthews was born 25 Nov 1844/1845 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Nov 1918. He married Elizabeth Adkins. She was born Feb 1848 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  10. George Washington Matthews was born 1846 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 3 Mar 1903 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Gauney. She was born 1848 in , , Tennessee, and died 8 Nov 1917 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 10 Nov 1917 in Smith-Koger Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  11. Hiram Matthews was born 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Elizabeth Kilby on 17 Sep 1891 in , Morgan, Tennessee. She was born 1856 in , , North Carolina, and died 1927. She was buried 1927 in Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Martha Washington, Fentress, Tennessee.

  12. Joseph Dalton Matthews was born Jan 1852 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Jane Oaks. She was born 18 Jun 1859 in , , Tennessee, and died 21 Oct 1953. She was buried ABT 23 Oct 1953 in Welch Memorial Cemetery, Monterey, Putnam, Tennessee.

  13. Jesse Wood Matthews was born 8 Aug 1854 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1924 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Saloma Leean Green. She was born 6 Nov 1858 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Apr 1919 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Apr 1919.


Newton Green was born 19 Jun 1829 in , , Tennessee, and died 14 May 1914 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried May 1914 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Elijah Green and Elizabeth Richards.

Sarah Minerva Fite was born 1 May 1833 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1 Oct 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 3 Oct 1900 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Peter Terrell Fite and Catherine Elizabeth Matthews.

Children of Sarah Minerva /Fite/ and Newton /Green/ are:

  1. Romelia J. Green was born 1856/1857 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died Mar 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Saloma Leean Green was born 6 Nov 1858 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Apr 1919 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. She married Jesse Wood Matthews. He was born 8 Aug 1854 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1924 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Cordelia Elizabeth Green was born 21 Jun 1861 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in Burnside, Pulaski, Kentucky. She married Jesse Holding. He was born 1853/1854 in , , Tennessee.

  4. Catherine Green was born 14 Feb 1862/1863 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 18 Jul 1901 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Kuhn Beaty on 6 Jun 1892 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 7 Aug 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Jul 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 15 Jul 1924 in Sinking Springs or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Winny Belle Green was born 29 Aug 1864 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Feb 1896 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William Jackson Cravens. He was born Aug 1861 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He was buried in Jolly Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  6. Mary Ann Green was born 8 Jul 1865 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 2 Mar 1941 in , Overton, Tennessee. She married George Washington Beaty. He was born 7 Jan 1861 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 16 Jan 1929 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried 17 Jan 1929 in Beaty Cemetery, Monroe, Overton, Tennessee.

  7. John Mitchell Green was born 1 May 1867/1869 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 19 Dec 1920 in , Clinton, Kentucky. He married Catherine Summers Stephens on 1888. She was born 25 Oct 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  8. Peter Sewell Green was born 4 Jul 1870 in Travisville, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 29 Dec 1930 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Elizabeth Chapman on 25 Jun 1893 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 24 Sep 1873 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, and died 19 Mar 1961 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 21 Mar 1961 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  9. Martha Ellen Green was born 29 Oct 1872 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 24 Jun 1947 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William A. Norris. He was born Nov 1871 in Moodyville, Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.


Jacob Lazarus Cooper was born 1811/1812 in , , Kentucky, and died 1895 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1895 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Thomas Council Cooper and Mariah Burton.

Catherine Beaty was born 2 Oct 1822 in Boatland, Overton, Tennessee, and died 13 Dec 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 15 Dec 1899 in Cooper Cemetery, Coopertown, Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of David Beaty and Sarah Stephens.

Children of Catherine /Beaty/ and Jacob Lazarus /Cooper/ Senior are:

  1. Jeremiah Cooper was born 2 Feb 1843/1844 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Mar 1915 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Catherine Hoover. She was born 6 Oct 1871 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 16 Feb 1965 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 18 Feb 1965 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Thomas Cooper was born 19 Nov 1845 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 7 Sep 1913 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Jane King. She was born 23 Feb 1852 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1 Dec 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 3 Dec 1924 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Sarah Cooper was born 11 Sep 1847 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 May 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William Thomas Choate on ABT 1868. He was born 29 May 1846 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 26 Nov 1909 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Nov 1909 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Cuzzy Jane Cooper was born 9 May 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Nov 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William M. King on 1872. He was born 8 Nov 1834 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 2 Dec 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Dec 1919 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. David C. Cooper was born 31 Mar 1851 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 4 Jan 1935 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Delina King. She was born 30 Nov 1859 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 26 Feb 1897 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 28 Feb 1897 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. William Henry Cooper was born 24 Mar 1853 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 4 Jul 1902 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Matilda C. Turner on ABT 1874. She was born 7 Jul 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Oct 1947 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 24 Oct 1947 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. George Cooper was born 10 Aug 1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Mar 1930 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Catherine Celia Turner on 1878 in , , Tennessee. She was born 31 Aug 1864 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Jul 1929 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried Jul 1929 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  8. Artemia Cooper was born Apr 1857 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Oct 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Andrew Jackson Turner on 1880. He was born 16 Jun 1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Jun 1930 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Jun 1930 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  9. Julia Emeline Cooper was born 7 Jan 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Jul 1947 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married John W. Allred on 1882. He was born 18 Jan 1864 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1938 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 30 Apr 1938 in Andy Smith Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  10. James Blevins Cooper was born 22 Feb 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1928 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Jane Turner on 1888. She was born 15 Mar 1867 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Oct 1951 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 16 Oct 1951 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  11. John S. Cooper was born 5 Sep 1864 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 13 Aug 1922 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Roena Belle York on 1887. She was born Oct 1871 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Sep 1932 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 14 Sep 1932 in Honey Springs Cemetery, Crawford, Overton, Tennessee.

  12. Jacob Cooper was born 18 Jan 1866/1867 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 3 Jun 1923 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Rhoda Catherine King on ABT 1886. She was born Apr 1863 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Feb 1936 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 19 Feb 1936 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.


John Turner was born 7 Dec 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 26 Jan 1933 in Clarkrange, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 28 Jan 1933 in Dugan Smith Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Micajah Turner and Mary York.

Lydia Whited was born 5 Sep 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1 Jul 1889 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 3 Jul 1889 in Dugan Smith Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Maryberry Jackson Whited and Lurana Smith.

Children of Lydia /Whited/ and John /Turner/ are:

  1. Catherine Celia Turner was born 31 Aug 1864 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 8 Jul 1929 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married George Cooper on 1878 in , , Tennessee. He was born 10 Aug 1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Mar 1930 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 11 Mar 1930 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. James Koger Turner was born 7 May 1865 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1937 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Martha Ann Buck on ABT 1911. She was born 8 Oct 1882 in , Metcalfe, Kentucky, and died 11 Feb 1968 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 13 Feb 1968 in Winningham-Weaver Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Mary Jane Turner was born 15 Mar 1867 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 14 Oct 1951 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James Blevins Cooper on 1888. He was born 22 Feb 1862 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 23 Mar 1928 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 25 Mar 1928 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. William M. Turner was born 9 Jul 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 5 Feb 1922 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary Emaline King on 1891. She was born 7 Sep 1873 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 7 Nov 1934 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 9 Nov 1934 in King Cemetery, Riverton, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Lu Ellen Turner was born 2 Feb 1872 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 18 Nov 1902 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married David Richard Wright on 27 Jul 1906 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 11 Jan 1861 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 6 Dec 1953 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 8 Dec 1953 in Wright's Chapel Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Susan A. Turner was born 7 Apr 1874 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 18 Aug 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married John Hinds on 1893/1894. He was born 19 Mar 1872 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 18 Feb 1938 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 20 Feb 1938 in Dugan Smith Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.


Ahnentafel, Generation No. 5
Joseph Pryor Matthews was born 29 May 1777 in Cheswardine, Shropshire, , England, and died DECEASED in of , Cumberland, Kentucky.

Elijah Green was born ABT 1800 in , , North Carolina, and died DECEASED. He was the son of William Green.

Elizabeth Richards was born ABT 1800, and died DECEASED.

Children of Elizabeth /Richards/ and Elijah /Green/ are:

  1. Newton Green was born 19 Jun 1829 in , , Tennessee, and died 14 May 1914 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Minerva Fite. She was born 1 May 1833 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1 Oct 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 3 Oct 1900 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. John Green was born ABT 1825/1830. He married Elizabeth Norris. She was born ABT 1825/1835, and died DECEASED.

  3. Jasper Green was born 1834/1835 in , Overton, Tennessee.


Peter Terrell Fite was born 6 Jun 1808 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died 19 Aug 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Aug 1904 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of Leonard Fite and Winny West.

Catherine Elizabeth Matthews was born 4 May 1809 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1886 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 30 Apr 1886 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of James Lawrence Matthews and Sarah Melissa Stewart.

Children of Catherine Elizabeth /Matthews/ and Peter Terrell /Fite/ are:

  1. Peter Fite was born ABT 1831 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1843.

  2. Sarah Minerva Fite was born 1 May 1833 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1 Oct 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Newton Green. He was born 19 Jun 1829 in , , Tennessee, and died 14 May 1914 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried May 1914 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. Rufus Mitchell Fite was born 7 Aug 1834 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 3 Oct 1911 in Kingston, Hunt, Texas. He married Rebecca J. Ray. She was born ABT 1831/1841, and died DECEASED.

  4. Permilia Fite was born 1836 in , Overton, Tennessee.

  5. Winny Belle Caroline Fite was born 17 Dec 1838 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Oct 1926 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married James Jefferson Bilbrey on 8 Nov 1855 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was born 13 Feb 1834 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 13 Jul 1888 in , Scott, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 15 Jul 1888 in Bilbrey Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  6. Cynthia Adeline Fite was born Jul 1842 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married John Pennycuff on Sep 1869. He was born 7 Nov 1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Mar 1914. He was buried ABT 11 Mar 1914 in Franklin Cemetery, Poplar Cove, Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Mary Louisa Fite was born 5 May 1843 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 29 May 1918 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Green C. Moody. He was born Jun 1832 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 4 Mar 1905 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Mar 1905 in Davidson Cemetery, Forbus, Fentress, Tennessee.

  8. John Calvin Fite was born 16 Oct 1845 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 12 Dec 1929 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio. He married Ester Allinder. She was born ABT 1842/1852, and died DECEASED.

  9. Nancy Jane Fite was born 1847/1848 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Ewing Shelby Evans on Sep 1869 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 1846 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 11 Oct 1919 in Collins, , Texas.

  10. Jemima Lou Ann Fite was born 8 May 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Nov 1923 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She married James Madison Manis on ABT 1862. He was born 23 Mar 1850 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 10 Jan 1929 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He was buried Jan 1929 in Mount Airy Cemetery, , Pickett, Tennessee.

  11. Frances Elizabeth Fite was born 4 Jul 1852 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 9 Jan 1919 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Joel E. Hinds on 7 Dec 1873. He was born 15 Feb 1851 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 27 Jan 1929 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Jan 1929 in Joel Lucy Reagan Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.


Thomas Council Cooper was born 19 Oct 1762 in , Chester, Pennsylvania, and died Jun 1850 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of John Cooper and Margaret Martha Steele.

Mariah Burton was born 1770 in , , Virginia, and died 1850 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 1850.

Children of Mariah /Burton/ and Thomas Council /Cooper/ are:

  1. Thomas Council Cooper was born 1794/1795 in , , Tennessee, and died ABT 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Eli Cooper was born 27 Dec 1798 in , , Tennessee, and died 1838 in , , Tennessee.

  3. John Cooper was born 1799/1800 in , , Tennessee, and died BEF 1900. He married Louisa Jane Gooding. She was born 1823/1824 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  4. Margaret Cooper was born 30 Jan 1803 in , , Tennessee, and died 6 Feb 1897 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Nicholas Gooding. He was born 9 Oct 1806 in , , Tennessee, and died 13 Nov 1891 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 15 Nov 1891 in Davidson Cemetery, Forbus, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Isaac Cooper was born 1808 in , , Kentucky. He married Sarah . She was born 1814 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  6. Jacob Lazarus Cooper was born 1811/1812 in , , Kentucky, and died 1895 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Catherine Beaty. She was born 2 Oct 1822 in Boatland, Overton, Tennessee, and died 13 Dec 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 15 Dec 1899 in Cooper Cemetery, Coopertown, Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Henry Cooper was born 1813/1814 in , , Kentucky, and died 1874 in Effingham, , Illinois. He married Amanda King. She was born 1806/1807 in , , Kentucky, and died DECEASED in , , Kentucky.

  8. David Conaway Cooper was born 24 Aug 1824 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 27 May 1895 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Louisa King. She was born 12 May 1827 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 15 Jan 1905 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 17 Jan 1905 in Andy Smith Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.


David Beaty was born 1783 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, and died 1850 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee. He was the son of William Beaty.

Sarah Stephens was born 1797 in , , North Carolina, and died AFT 1860 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Thomas Grainger Stephens and Sarah Miller.

Children of Sarah /Stephens/ and David /Beaty/ Senior are:

  1. Jenetta Beaty was born 16 Mar 1801 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 21 May 1896 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married David Conatser. He was born 1803/1804 in , Wayne, Kentucky, and died BEF 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Mary Beaty was born 1812 in Boatland, Overton, Tennessee, and died AFT 1880 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married William Reagan. He was born 1811 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1895 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1895 in Ann Reagan Wood Cemetery, ,Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. George Beaty was born 1814/1819 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died AFT 1880 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Agnes Boles. She was born 1810 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died AFT 1880 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried AFT 1880.

  4. John Beaty was born 1815 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1870 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Narcissa Hinds. She was born 1818/1821 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Ida Beaty was born 1816 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1841 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Nathaniel Franklin. He was born 1806/1807 in , , Tennessee, and died ABT 1868 in , Adair, Kentucky. He was buried ABT 1868.

  6. Jeremiah Beaty was born 19 Jan 1818 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 18 Dec 1900 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Choate. She was born Oct 1833 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died AFT 1910 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried AFT 1910.

  7. David Beaty was born Mar 1820 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died ABT 1861 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Jane Smith. She was born Feb 1824 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1905 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 1905 in Elias Bowden Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  8. Catherine Beaty was born 2 Oct 1822 in Boatland, Overton, Tennessee, and died 13 Dec 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Jacob Lazarus Cooper. He was born 1811/1812 in , , Kentucky, and died 1895 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1895 in Coopertown Cemetery, Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  9. Anna Beaty was born 1823/1824 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married Sampson J. Solomon. He was born 1813 in , , North Carolina.

  10. Henrietta Beaty was born 1823/1824 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in , Martin, Indiana. She married William A. King. He was born 1810 in , Overton, Tennessee.

  11. Sarah Beaty was born 1826 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  12. Nancy Beaty was born Mar 1827 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died AFT 1900 in , Overton, Tennessee. She married Abraham L. Shoop. He was born 1818 in , , Pennsylvania, and died BEF 1900 in , Overton, Tennessee.

  13. Julia Ann Beaty was born 1828 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 16 Jun 1885 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Asberry Wilson. He was born 1821 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 May 1885 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 30 May 1885 in Mount Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Martha Washington, Fentress, Tennessee.

  14. Cuzzy Jane Beaty was born 25 Aug 1830 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 27 Jun 1915 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee. She married John Calvin Albertson on 1854 in , , Tennessee. He was born 12 Apr 1827 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 31 Oct 1903 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Nov 1903 in Ann Albertson Wood Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  15. Artemia Beaty was born 1 Feb 1833 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 4 Oct 1917 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Moses Phillips on 12 Jan 1861 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 14 Nov 1836 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 12 Dec 1917 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 14 Dec 1917 in Booher Cemetery, Monroe, Overton, Tennessee.


Micajah Turner was born ABT 1821 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1865 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1865. He was the son of James Turner and Jane A. Hood.

Mary York was born 7 Feb 1822 in Bill's Creek, Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Oct 1906 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 28 Oct 1906 in Bolestown Cemetery, Bolestown, Pickett, Tennessee. She was the daughter of John York.

Children of Mary /York/ and Micajah /Turner/ are:

  1. Turner was born 1836/1840 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. James Robert Turner was born 24 Dec 1837 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 7 Mar 1924 in , Casey, Kentucky. He married Winnie Lawson on 1864/1865. She was born 10 Sep 1850 in , , Virginia, and died 20 Sep 1928 in , Casey, Kentucky. She was buried ABT 22 Sep 1928.

  3. John Turner was born 7 Dec 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 26 Jan 1933 in Clarkrange, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Cynthia Beaty on 26 Feb 1892 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee. She was born 5 Jun 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 27 Aug 1933 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 29 Aug 1933 in Wright's Chapel Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Frances A. Turner was born Nov 1844/1849 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She married John R. Whited. He was born 1844/1845 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 21 Aug 1926 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Thomas A. Turner was born Jul 1846/1851 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Adaline Thomas on 26 Jul 1870 in Jamestown, Russell, Kentucky. She was born Jun 1849 in , , Kentucky.

  6. Mary Eliza A. Turner was born 1850 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died Jun 1875 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married James W. Owen on 16 Apr 1864 in , , Tennessee. He was born 1839/1840 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died Jun 1879 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Jun 1879.

  7. Charles Pinkney Turner was born ABT 1853 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary E. . She was born 1863/1864 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  8. Melissa M. Turner was born 5 Jan 1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died AFT Jun 1880 in Columbus, Muscogee, Georgia. She married James W. Owen on 16 Aug 1875 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 1839/1840 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died Jun 1879 in Jamestown, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Jun 1879.

  9. William Ward Turner was born 10 Jan 1858 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 28 Jan 1944 in , Pickett, Tennessee. He married Melvina Lawson. She was born 8 Jul 1867 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 10 Apr 1946 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 12 Apr 1946 in Bolestown Cemetery, Bolestown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  10. Artema Turner was born 1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1924 in , Fentress, Tennessee.


James Maryberry Jackson Whited was born Feb 1826 in , , Tennessee, and died 12 May 1904 in , , Tennessee.

Lurana Smith was born 1822/1823 in , , Tennessee. She was the daughter of William Smith and Lydia Melton.

Children of Lurana /Smith/ and James Maryberry Jackson /Whited/ are:

  1. Lydia Whited was born 5 Sep 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 1 Jul 1889 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married John Turner. He was born 7 Dec 1842 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 26 Jan 1933 in Clarkrange, Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 28 Jan 1933 in Dugan Smith Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. John R. Whited was born 1844/1845 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 21 Aug 1926 in Manson, Fentress, Tennessee. He married Tennessee M. Threet. She was born 1850/1851 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  3. Elander Jane Whited was born 1846/1847 in , Fentress, Tennessee.

  4. Mary Ann Taylor Whited was born 27 Nov 1849 in , , Tennessee, and died 24 Feb 1937 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Choate. He was born ABT 1845.

  5. William W. Whited was born 1859/1860 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Artemia . She was born 1861/1862 in , , Tennessee, and died DECEASED.


Ahnentafel, Generation No. 6
William Green was born 1775/1776 in , , North Carolina.

Leonard Fite was born ABT 1776 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died ABT 1820 in , Knox, Tennessee.

Winny West was born 1775/1776 in , , North Carolina, and died AFT 1850.

Children of Winny /West/ and Leonard /Fite/ are:

  1. Nancy Jane Fite was born 1793/1794 in , , Virginia, and died 1860 in , , Tennessee. She married Thomas Crabtree. He was born 1793/1794 in , , Virginia, and died 1870/1880 in , Clinton, Kentucky.

  2. Jemima Fite was born ABT 1797 in , , North Carolina.

  3. Mary Fite was born 1804 in , , North Carolina, and died DECEASED. She married Arthur Flowers on ABT 1823. He was born 1789 in , Campbell, Virginia, and died ABT 1850 in Iron Mountain, , Missouri. He was buried ABT 1850 in Iron Mountain, , Missouri.

  4. Peter Terrell Fite was born 6 Jun 1808 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died 19 Aug 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Catherine Elizabeth Matthews on ABT 1830. She was born 4 May 1809 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1886 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 30 Apr 1886 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  5. Katherine Fite was born 13 Dec 1818 in , , North Carolina, and died 15 Aug 1886 in , Putnam, Tennessee.

  6. Marcus Fite was born 1819 in , , North Carolina, and died 1861.


James Lawrence Matthews was born ABT 1778 in , , North Carolina, and died 9 Nov 1813 in , Talladega, Alabama.

Sarah Melissa Stewart was born 1779/1780 in , , North Carolina, and died ABT 1856 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 1856 in Okalona Cemetery, , Overton, Tennessee.

Children of Sarah Melissa /Stewart/ and James Lawrence /Matthews/ are:

  1. John Matthews was born 25 Sep 1803 in , , Tennessee, and died 15 Oct 1861 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Sarah Shookman. She was born 16 Dec 1808 in , , Virginia, and died 13 Aug 1891 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 15 Aug 1891 in Okalona Cemetery, , Overton, Tennessee.

  2. Sarah Matthews was born 20 Feb 1805 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1883 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee. She married William G. Roberts. He was born 1806/1807 in , , Virginia, and died DECEASED.

  3. Cynthia Matthews was born ABT 1806, and died ABT 1806.

  4. Lawrence Matthews was born 26 Nov 1807 in , , Tennessee, and died 20 Dec 1860 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Agnes Poston. She was born 1809/1810 in , , Tennessee, and died 1874. She was buried 1874.

  5. Catherine Elizabeth Matthews was born 4 May 1809 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 28 Apr 1886 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Peter Terrell Fite on ABT 1830. He was born 6 Jun 1808 in , Lincoln, North Carolina, and died 19 Aug 1904 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 21 Aug 1904 in Sinking Spring or Shatter Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Nancy C. Matthews was born ABT 1812, and died 22 Sep 1841. She married Caleb Witt Cooper on 5 Oct 1831 in , Overton, Tennessee. He was born 1812/1813 in of , Jackson, Tennessee, and died 6 Jul 1887.

  7. Dorcas Matthews was born Jun 1814 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1854 in , Johnson, Arkansas. She married Hiram Pitts. He was born ABT 1807.


John Cooper was born 1734 in , , Pennsylvania, and died 1800 in Beaver Creek, Sullivan, Tennessee. He was buried 1800.

Margaret Martha Steele was born ABT 1740 in , , Pennsylvania, and died 1770 in , Sullivan, Tennessee. She was buried 1770.

Children of Margaret Martha /Steele/ and John /Cooper/ are:

  1. Elizabeth Cooper was born ABT 1760 in , , Virginia, and died BEF 1836. She married Andrew Beaty in , Sullivan, Tennessee. He was born 1758/1760 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, and died 19 Jul 1836 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Jul 1836 in Joel Beaty Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Thomas Council Cooper was born 19 Oct 1762 in , Chester, Pennsylvania, and died Jun 1850 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mariah Burton. She was born 1770 in , , Virginia, and died 1850 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried 1850.

  3. Andrew Cooper was born 1770/1780.


William Beaty was born ABT 1723.

Thomas Grainger Stephens was born 1745 in , , England, and died 1850 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1850 in Albertson Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

Sarah Miller was born 12 Mar 1757 in , , England, and died ABT 1840 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 1840 in Albertson Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

Children of Sarah /Miller/ and Thomas Grainger /Stephens/ are:

  1. Thomas John Stephens was born ABT 1774 in , , Virginia.

  2. Elijah Stephens was born ABT 1777.

  3. David Stephens was born ABT 1780 in , , South Carolina, and died 1848 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Sarah Long. She was born ABT 1775 in , , South Carolina, and died DECEASED.

  4. Louvina Stephens was born 1780/1790, and died DECEASED. She married Jonathan Tipton. He was born 23 Oct 1750 in Frederick, Shenandoah, Virginia.

  5. Zorababel Stephens was born 1784/1785 in , Pendleton, South Carolina, and died 1869 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Susannah Hayes on ABT 1805 in , , Tennessee. She was born 1791 in , , Tennessee, and died 1 Mar 1881 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 3 Mar 1881 in Wade Stephens Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Mary Stephens was born 1784/1785 in , , Pennsylvania, and died 1857 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Jeremiah Woolsey. He was born 1781/1782 in , , Virginia, and died 1851 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1851 in George Beaty Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  7. Josiah Stephens was born ABT 1775/1785, and died DECEASED. He married Anna West. She was born ABT 1775/1785, and died DECEASED.

  8. Sevier Stephens was born 1789 in , , Tennessee, and died 4 Sep 1847.

  9. Jennetta Stephens was born 1791/1797 in , , Tennessee, and died 1855 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Jesse R. Cobb. He was born 1799/1800 in , , South Carolina, and died 1864 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1864 in Evans Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  10. Emily Stephens was born 8 Jan 1793/1797 in , , North Carolina, and died 15 Jan 1875 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Francis Barnett Williams on 30 Mar 1812 in , Washington, Tennessee. He was born 14 May 1792 in , , North Carolina, and died 9 Aug 1873 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 11 Aug 1873 in Wolf River Cemetery, Pall Mall, Fentress, Tennessee.

  11. Sarah Stephens was born 1797 in , , North Carolina, and died AFT 1860 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee. She married David Beaty. He was born 1783 in Nottingham, Chester, Pennsylvania, and died 1850 in Boatland, Fentress, Tennessee.

  12. Mary Stephens was born 1800/1801 in , , South Carolina, and died DECEASED. She married John Linder. He was born 1800 in , , Tennessee, and died 1865 in , Fentress, Tennessee.


James Turner was born 1798/1799 in , , South Carolina, and died 1865 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried 1865.

Jane A. Hood was born 2 Mar 1799 in , , Virginia, and died DECEASED.

Children of Jane A. /Hood/ and James /Turner/ are:

  1. Micajah Turner was born ABT 1821 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 1865 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He married Mary York. She was born 7 Feb 1822 in Bill's Creek, Overton, Tennessee, and died 26 Oct 1906 in , Pickett, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 28 Oct 1906 in Bolestown Cemetery, Bolestown, Pickett, Tennessee.

  2. Amanda Jeriah Turner was born 18 Jul 1822 in , , Tennessee, and died 26 Sep 1888 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Samuel Green Ramsey on 1843 in , Morgan, Tennessee. He was born 20 Feb 1821 in , Morgan, Tennessee, and died 21 Apr 1899 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 23 Apr 1899 in Spring Chapel Cemetery, Banner Springs, Fentress, Tennessee.

  3. John Turner was born ABT 1823 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in , , California.

  4. Emilia Turner was born 2 Feb 1827 in , , Tennessee, and died 19 Dec 1905 in , , Tennessee. She married Solomon F. Norris on ABT 1842. He was born 24 Oct 1823 in , Wilkes, North Carolina, and died 23 Feb 1907 in , Cumberland, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 25 Feb 1907 in Adams Hill Cemetery, Deer Lodge, Morgan, Tennessee.

  5. Thomas R. Turner was born 1829/1830 in , , Tennessee, and died ABT 1860 in , , Tennessee. He married Eliza Ann . She was born 1830/1831 in , , South Carolina.

  6. Pinkney Turner was born 1832/1833 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri.

  7. Andrew Jackson Turner was born Jun 1837 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. He married Keziah Smith. She was born Nov 1839 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died DECEASED.

  8. Nancy Ann Turner was born Apr 1839/1841 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 12 Dec 1912 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Leander Young on 1858. He was born 5 Jan 1836 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 17 Feb 1922 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried ABT 19 Feb 1922 in Pete Atkins Cemetery, Grimsley, Fentress, Tennessee.


John York was born ABT 1797/1800 in , , North Carolina, and died DECEASED.

William Smith was born ABT 1775, and died BEF 1840 in , , Tennessee.

Lydia Melton was born 1784/1785 in , , North Carolina, and died AFT 1870.

Children of Lydia /Melton/ and William /Smith/ are:

  1. Celia Smith was born 22 May 1817 in , , Tennessee, and died 29 Apr 1895 in , Fentress, Tennessee. She married Samuel Wright on 3 Aug 1843 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was born 14 Apr 1810 in , , Virginia, and died 16 Apr 1897 in , Fentress, Tennessee. He was buried Apr 1897 in Wright Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  2. Mahala Smith was born 1821/1822 in , , Tennessee.

  3. Lurana Smith was born 1822/1823 in , , Tennessee. She married James Maryberry Jackson Whited. He was born Feb 1826 in , , Tennessee, and died 12 May 1904 in , , Tennessee.

  4. Silas Smith was born 1825/1826 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died 19 Aug 1869 in , , Tennessee. He married Margaret Sells. She was born 1828 in , Overton, Tennessee, and died DECEASED. She was buried in Andy Smith Cemetery, , Tennessee.

  5. John Smith was born 7 Aug 1825 in , Fentress, Tennessee, and died 22 Jun 1903 in , Overton, Tennessee. He married Mary English Beaty. She was born 15 Nov 1827 in Little Crab, Fentress, Tennessee, and died 25 Jul 1907 in , Overton, Tennessee. She was buried ABT 27 Jul 1907 in Smith Cemetery, , Fentress, Tennessee.

  6. Elendor Smith was born 1831/1832 in , , Tennessee.


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