TERRY FAMILY HISTORIAN
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ VOLUME 04 MARCH 1985 NUMBER 01 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Editor's Notes ..................................... Page 01 Jasper Terry of Montgomery Co. Virginia ............ Page 04 Covering the Terry-Tory ............................ Page 05 Byrd Terry Family .................................. Page 07 James Terrys of Virginia ........................... Page 08 Obituary of Carl Beach Terry ....................... Page 08 Eliphalet Terry .................................... Page 09 Terry Quips ........................................ Page 10 Scouts Give Cemetery Facelift ...................... Page 10 John Terry of Norwich, England 1563 ................ Page 11 Notes on a Terry Family of Michigan ................ Page 12 Terry's of Virginia Past and Present ............... Page 12 Washington Co. Arkansas Terrys ..................... Page 13 Some South Carolina Terry Marriages ................ Page 13 Troubles of a Baptist Minister - 1776 .............. Page 14 Missing Terry ...................................... Page 17 Obituary of William Martin Terry ................... Page 17 Notes on Descendants of Curtis Terry ............... Page 18 Pension Application of James B. Terry .............. Page 19 Terry Line of Joan Crawford ........................ Page 20 Parshall Terry: Father and Son ..................... Page 21 Queries ............................................ Page 22 Terry Line of Mrs. Fay Ray McMurray ........... Page 23 Terry Line of Susan T. Blevins ................ Page 25 Terry Line of Joanna Baker .................... Page 25 Terry Line of Ann (Gibson) Moore .............. Page 26 Terry Line of Sheila (Terry) Spiess ........... Page 29 Terry Line of Virginia (McDaniel) Weede ....... Page 31 Terry Line of Jeff L. Carr .................... Page 33 Terry Line of Lelia (Terry) Morrow ............ Page 34 Terry Line of Rhoena Frances (Brown) Landers .. Page 37 Terry Line of Jack R. Terry ................... Page 39 Terry Line of Mary Sue Inman .................. Page 40
Single Copy Price - $4.00; by subscription - $16.00 per year. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Queries are free to Members, otherwise, queries are $1.00 (up to fifty words per issue) for NON-MEMBERS. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Future deadlines for publication will be as follows: 1/15 for March, 4/15 for June, 7/15 for September and 10/15 for December. It is hoped that the publication will be mailed by the 15th of the month. IF YOU DO NOT GET YOUR COPY BY THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH DUE, DROP ME A CARD.--EDITOR.
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EDITOR'S NOTES
The Beginning
The TFH was a big idea with a small beginning as I noted in the first few issues. It began as a chain letter which circulated between eight present TFH members who were researching Major Stephen Terry of Atlanta. I became frustrated at the length of time it took the letter to get back and also because it took so long for my queries to come out in the `Roots Cellar' of the Genealogical Helper. [I still take the GH as it is a necessity if you are serious about publishing or researching.]
We are beginning the fourth year of the Terry Family Historian and I think we have made some progress. I say we, because I certainly could not have begun to do all of this TERRY research single-handed. I believe we could safely say we have the largest concentration of Terry data in the U.S.
I wore out one typewriter and outgrew the computer that I had in the third year and just purchased one with more memory to handle the data I have been receiving. I still have four file drawers full of bits and scraps of paper and a growing inventory of TERRY publications. Some time ago I read a pamphlet by a genealogist who discouraged the use of computers because 'nobody wanted to sit around the Christmas tree with the family and look at computer print outs'. We do have some listings such as these and they do have their place in our research efforts; however, I also love to read those humorous stories like Bob Terry's continuing article "Covering the Terry-Tory". I always know it is forthcoming and can't wait to see the next one. [If I only had his gift for writing.]
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The Goals
The goals I set originally were to be entertaining and also to provide documentation for what was printed. I have always been in awe of Mrs. Bushnell's scholarly style and was influenced greatly by her Terry Records of Virginia. I also am not ashamed to say I modeled the TFH after the Arkansas Family Historian which is an old genealogical publication and I always found it quite entertaining. [Genealogical Publications come and go rather frequently.]
In later years I have tried to appeal to those Terry researchers outside of the South to share their research with us but have not been as successful as I would like. [I have not given up!] There is a small core of members who actually do the library and courthouse research required. Others, not unlike my own parents, are more passively interested and are enjoy reading the history of the different Terry Clans. We need both kinds of subscribers to make the publication successful, but the editor would like to see an increase in the "hard core" researchers.
I also wanted the TFH to be a place where Terry researchers could meet, in a fashion, and discuss what they have done and ask questions of others. I am so glad I asked questions of the senior members of the family, because some of them are no longer with us.--That information would have been lost. Even though I have increased the original price to cover costs, I think you can agree that the TFH is the best buy for the bucks. [You have a money back guarantee; and if not satisfied I will return your money plus postage for the return of the article in question.] I have been less than pleased with research paid for and done by other researchers on several occasions myself and vowed to give the members a publication they could relate to and feel that it was worthwhile. [I have had one subscription returned in three years so I guess the record speaks for itself.]
Problems & Advice
At the present time, we have about 200 members. I should note that I do the researching, ordering, typing, advertising and mailing chores myself. And this is just my "part time" duties. I also have family duties and a "full time job." [I should note that Emma helped me lick stamps on the recent postcard mail-outs--she's 4 going on 5. This explains why some of the stamps were upside down and folded over the back of the card. Good help is hard to find!]
While I have the paid membership, I also have questions from others about their research problems and am now getting
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questions about computers and genealogy as well. My time is getting to be very limited and I cannot begin to answer the mail in a timely fashion. I am trying to develop a system that will at least print out names and addresses of those who have made inquiries about your particular Terry Clan. The bottom line is--I will try and get your questions in the TFH Query section and will try and answer eventually. When I get enough information to make an article that might help several people, I usually make a short out of it. If I am short on articles, I print what I have about my own family and this explains some of the South Carolina TERRY information. However, I do not want to give the impression that our publication is only for Southerners. My personal interest lies there as well as a majority of the members it seems.
My advice is to do your homework first. Get the census information, talk to senior Terry's relatives, go to the court house or library and copy what there is on TERRY's. Then share it with the membership in the TFH.
The Ahnentafel charts in the Query section which are preceded by "Terry Line of ...." will get you more responses I can assure you. But you need dates and places, and par- ticularly counties.
Future plans & Possible Solutions
If you would like to be a corresponding secretary for one of the Terry Clans please let me know. I would like to farm out some of the correspondence.
Should you want to write a regular feature on your particular family, please call or write. If you don't like writing please line up one of the senior members of family and do a tape recording and send that. If you still use a pen and pencil I will accept this as well.
If you have a computer, I notice your mailing labels and letters with the little dots, send a disk with your informa- tion and I'll return it. I have access to a machine to read most CPM formats and I work at a Computer store and have access to Big Blue formats and Fruit type computers.
If you have a telephone modem hooked to your computer I plan to put all of the Terry data on line for TFH members. The program should be able to run unattended when I get all of the equipment.--Another wonder of the Computer Age. I will have to continue charging for paper copies and will gladly continue to provide what I have. However, I should note I am in the process of changing my text files to another disk format.
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I'm now getting off of my soapbox and returning to the typing mode and the TFH for March 1985.
Mike Terry, Editor N' Chief
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I was notified prior to the December 1984 issue that Mrs. William Still Morris had lost her husband February 18, of last year [1984]. The editor has for several years been exchanging Morris-Terry information with Bill and Corrie re: Stephen Terry d. 1769 and his daughter Sarah Terry who m. William Morris of Turkey Creek SC. Most recently, I received a note from Corrie and she indicated she is working on the Morris-Terry genealogy again and may have some leads on the Thomas Morris family. Mrs. William Still Morris, 2580 Utah St., Napa CA 94558.
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JASPER TERRY OF MONTGOMERY CO. VIRGINIA
Notes submitted by Mrs. Valerie Whitlow Terry Rt. 3, Box 154, Princeton WV 24740
I was quite pleased to see my Terry lineage published in the December 1984 issue of the Terry Family Historian. Thanks also for your editor's note. However, I was aware of the Jasper Terry will in Montgomery County, Virginia. The problem there is that the wife mentioned is not the mother of the children;, but a widow Jasper married sometime after their births. Jasper was married three or possibly four times and it hasn't been proven which wife or wives were the mothers to the children. Maybe someone else has some information that will bear on this, but so far everyone I have contacted seems to be unsure. I am enclosing a copy of the Jasper Terry will, transcribed to the best of my ability from my copy. You will notice that the third daughter mentioned is not Karen Happuck, but Karon Happuck Rose. She was married to Joseph Rose 21 Dec 1813 in Montgomery County, VA. The unusual first name, Karonhappuch, is probably what caused the confusion. Jasper named his three daughters after Job's three daughters in the Bible (see Job 42:14). I obtained much of this information from Mrs. Jean Deweese Cordts, so I'm not sure exactly how the mix-up came about on the name of Karonhappuch Rose. This may or may not be of help, but I thought you'd want to keep your records straight.
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JASPER TERRY WILL -- MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VIRGINIA
PROBATED JULY 6, 1819 WILL BOOK 3, PAGE 121
In the name of God Amen; I Jasper Terry of Montgomery County and State of Virginia being low in health, and of perfect mind do make this my last will and Testament. That is, I resign my soul to God that gave it and first of all I give to my loving wife Margaret Terry the plantation I now live on during her life to enjoy it peaceably and freely and one cow and one two year heifer, one serviceable horse the price not to exceed sixty dollars, twenty dollars in bank notes and eight dollars in specie, one barrow, one sow and two shoats, one kettle, one pot, one ewe and lamb, one flax wheel, and all the property that she possesed of that she brought with her here, and an equal part of ______ the crop of small grain that is now growing. The cow, heifer, hogs, ewe lamb and wheel is her own property to dispose of as she pleases; he pot and kettle no to ______ carried from the house and to be returned to my heirs after her decease; if she dies possesed of a horse that is to be returned to my heirs also; I desire that my wife shall give my stepdaughter Susannah Snido the privileges on the plantation that she formerly has had. The land I now live is to be sold as soon possible after the decease of my wife Margaret Terry and the money to be equally divided amongst my three daughters; Kezia Grayham, Jemima Deweese and Karon Happuck Rose. My land going James Banks; and my land in Franklin County on Snow Creek to be sold also and divided equally amongst William Terry, Jonathon Terry and my three daughters above mentioned; my perishable property of all kind to be sold the last of November 1819 any part of my household furniture that my wife stands in need of she keep it untill her decease then to be divided between William Terry and Jonathan Terry; I give Silas one dollar. I give Elijah Terry one dollar. I do nominate, and appoint my trusty friends Daniel Shelor and Joshua Young my Executors of my last Will and Testament in witness whereof I Jasper Terry doth hereunto set my hand and seal the seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and nineteen. The 43rd year of Independence. Sealed signed and acknowledge in presence of Will Barton, William Shelor, John Hill.
Jasper Terry
Will proved 6 July 1819 by Oaths of William Shelor and John Hill.
[Note: Words underlined were not clear in original. Also, errors in mechanics found in the original have been re-
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tained].
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COVERING THE TERRY-TORY
By Robert W. Terry 4900 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati OH 45247
Most of us go through life "unsung", and that includes Terrys.
Yet, I have evidence that a composer once wrote a song and dedicated it to Captain Robert W. Terry, pilot and later captain of Ohio River steamboats about the time of the War Between the States, or Civil War.
The evidence came to me from a thoughtful friend, who saw the song in a current publication for riverboat buffs, persons who treasure accounts of "rollin" down the river" on ornate passenger craft.
Title of the song is "Down the River We Swiftly Glide," a melody reminiscent of "Over the River and Through the Woods To Grandmother's House We Go." It is safe to say that it never made whatever "charts" existed in the 1860's.
Composer was one Nelson Kneass and the song was published either in Cincinnati by A. C. Peters & Bro. or in St. Louis, MO by J. L. Peters & Bro.
Capt. Robt. W., according to an accompanying article with the song, had been a pilot and mate on Ohio River steamboats prior to 1864. Late in that year, he and J. A. Stonebreaker, purser on river craft, bought the side-wheeler Robert Burns, built in Cincinnati at Eversoll's Yard for the original owners, Capt. George W. Ebert and purser Standish Peppard, both of Georgetown, PA.
The Robert Burns ran up and down the rivers as an independent, competing with the regularly established Cincinnati & Memphis Packet Co., which operated several boats. In fact, the latter firm acquired the Robert Burns in 1866 and Capt. Robert W. may have retired or found other employment.
I have been unable to determine additional information, and I still wonder at the composer`s tribute to Capt. Robert W., who apparently ran the boat for two years or less.
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Composer Nelson Kneass may not rank with the Bachs, Strauss family, Leroy Anderson or John Williams, but I'll say this for him -- he wrote a piano score that would tax the right hand dexterity of any pianist, living or dead.
This incident was one of those blind alleys that sidetrack one's genealogical pursuits. In reply to my request for any additional information on my namesake, the publisher of the riverboat magazine informed me:
"Absolutely no information."
Since my distant ancestors appear to have tilled the soil as farmers, I see no personal connection to the riverboat captain. I'm still working on their possible employment as fishermen and whalers along the East Coast of the colonies.
Yet, each time I cross the Ohio River here in Cincinnati and see the immense tows and other craft, I wonder whether Captain Robert W. might have run away from the farm as a boy, and instead of joining the circus, took to the river.
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BYRD TERRY FAMILY
Submitted by Mrs. A. J. Morgan Rt. 2, Box 61 B, Bruce MS 38915
I do not know much about Terry in Texas but have learned some this year. The earliest is of William Terry 1809-1888 who is buried at Prairie Lea, Texas beside Mittie Terry, who was his grandson, Byrd Terry's wife.
Byrd was my husband's grandfather and Mittie his grandmother. This William had a son William also, who was Byrd's father.
According to information in the 1900 Yalabusha Co., MS Census, Byrd's father was born in NC and mother in SC. Byrd was born in AL as was 1st Mittie King and his 2nd wife Pathenia Chadwick. Byrd came to MS around 1900 and lived near relatives of his 2nd wife. Mittie and "Thenia" were cousins, and I believe 1st cousins. I think Thenia was born in Russell Co. AL....
Byrd had a son William Gary who lived in Yalobusha Co. MS and had a large family. Some of Wm. G.'s grandsons & families still live in Yalabusha Co. MS near Water Valley. Byrd Terry gave Census taker information in 1900 Census that
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his father was born in NC and mother in SC. Much later he said his father was born in GA (he was old and sick then).... Byrd had a cousin Walter or Uncle. My husband's mother visited cousins in Texas in 1950. She had a cousin Ves Terry who lived in Sudan, TX. He came to MS in 1969 to visit him. Ves & wife Gladys have two sons, Bill & Bob. They live in AR & NM. Cousins here say Texas is full of Terrys....We went to the Cemetery at Prairie Lea and saw the tombs of Wm. Terry 1809-1888 and Mittie Terry 1857-1893.
I have finally learned for sure that census info is not always correct but I've had to start with that and many times it is correct. I suspect that Byrd Terry's name may be something other than Byrd. He is "BY" in some church records. Pathenia had four names, I've learned recently. Uncle Wm. (Will) Gary Terry m. Johnny Porter and they had 9 children that lived to be grown & married and had children. His oldest lives near Water Valley about 17 miles from us. She was born in 1900. Others live in Memphis, TN....I hope to hear from you.
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JAMES TERRY'S IN VIRGINIA
Submitted by Mrs. Inez Martin, 833 Avocado Ave., El Cajon CA 92020.
I paid Amy A. Sabin of Staten Island, NY $10.00 last summer to do Virginia research on the Terry name. I don't know if it is permissible or not to print them in the Historian. She didn't find much, but I will send you what she had.
James Terry mentioned in Virginia Council Land Grants 1745- 1769, Nov 9, 1753. Source: Colonial Soldiers of the South 1732-1774 by Clark.
James Terry and Thomas Terry, 1707, received land in King William Co. VA.
James Terry is named in 1779 as receiving land in Louisa Co., VA.
William Terry, James Terry, John Terry, Charles Terry, Mary Terry, had land taxed in 1782 in King William Co. VA.
Capt. James Terry had 200 acres of land in King William Co., VA.
James M. Terry m. Mrs. Ann Gerald April 26, 1815, Norfolk
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Co. Marriage Bonds.
James Terry, Pvt., served in the Rev. War. Source: Virginians in the Rev., by Gwathmey.
(As you can tell, I asked her to research James Terry.)
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I was notified by Mr. Robert R. Hill of 631 S. Echo Drive, Brandon FL 33511 that Mr. Carl Beach Terry of Tampa who furnished information about his Terry family in the December 1984 issue of the TFH passed away. His obituary from the Tampa Tribune (January 15th, 1985) follows:
TERRY
Mr. Carl B. Terry, Sr., 73, widower of Edenia Delaney Terry, of Tampa, passed away Sunday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11:30 from the Chapel of the F. T. Blount Company Funeral Home, 5101 Nebraska Avenue, with The Rev. Timothy C. Trively, Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday night from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Terry was a native and lifetime resident of Tampa. He was a lifetime member of St. Andrew's Church and had retired from Tom's Peanut Company. Survivors include two sons, Carl B. Terry, Jr., Newport News, Va. and Richard D. Terry, Tampa; two grand children Danielle Terry, Tampa and Michael Terry, Newport News, Va.; one brother, Clyde Terry, of Tampa.
F. T. BLOUNT CO. Tampa Chapel
Note: Mr. Terry's age was given as 73 in the above obit- uary, but he told me he was 75 (that was on October 16th, 1984). Mr. Carl Beach Terry, was the son of Franklin Lanier Terry and wife Katherine Land. He was the grandson of George Washington Terry and his wife Elizabeth Lanier, from Atlanta, Georgia. He was the great grandson of Stephen Terry and Elizabeth Harrison Hill, both of South Carolina.... I am en- closing a copy of the obituary of Mr. Carl B. Terry with some notes for your file...as you say "Get Terryfied..but DON'T GO OVER THE HILL." ....Regards from Robert Hill.
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ELIPHALET TERRY
Have you seen a copy of the 1985 "The Hartford"
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calendar? There is a picture of Eliphalet Terry. The date is Dec 16, 1835, New York City.
Paragraph at the bottom reads: "On December 16, 1835, a raging fire destroyed half of New York City. Hartford President Eliphalet Terry set out from Hartford, Ct., in a horse-drawn sleigh to personally pay claims at the scene of the disaster. As a result of the pace-setting performance of President Terry, agent William Walker & others, public confidence in The Hartford blossomed."
On June 4, 1835 Eliphalet Terry was elected Hartford President.
At the bottom of the page of June 1985 reads: "On June 27, 1810, the first stockholders' meeting of The Hartford Fire Insurance Company was held at Ransom's Inn on the banks of the Connecticut River. Nathaniel Terry was elected presi- dent and Walter Mitchell was elected secretary." Nathaniel's signature is also on page for June.
You may have seen the calendar, but just in case you haven't I thought I'd let you know about it. Quite interes- ting to me to see the name TERRY anywhere...Betty Martin.
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TERRY QUIPS
....I intended to send the check for 6 months or more. Like everything else, I wait till I have to make a special trip, so to speak...."Forgetfulness is one of those signs of getting old. I forgot what the other two are". [Picked out from a letter from Earl T. Terry, 888 Nadine Ave., Eugene OR 97404.]
I have a computer to check spelling but not grammar. It also does not check words typed twice, words missing, or nonsensical words. It does everything but type itself which still largely involves me, the editor.--Case in point--George A. Terry of Goodlettsville TN has a street address on page 163 of the Dec 84 TFH which should be 304 Highland Heights, Goodlettsville TN 37092. Nothing misspelled, but he won't get the mail. Mr. Harold Sears, 8104 Jefferson, Kansas City MO 66114 was kind enough to point out that his mail was returned in a phone call. Thanks for pointing out my glaring [literally] errors. --The Editor.
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Enclosed is a copy of an article which appeared quite
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some time ago in the Dallas Morning News (Monday, June 13, 1983). Dorene Blaylock Philen, 3017 Brookview Dr., Plano TX 75074.
SCOUTS GIVE CEMETERY A FACE LIFT: Vandals, weeds had spoiled site.
by Elizabeth Eckstein, staff writer of The News.
MESQUITE -- The old Aunt Abby Frost Cemetery has been given new life.
The century-old cemetery, covered for years by bramble and trash, has been cleared and cleaned.
Cub Scout Pack 149 has been working since April, when pack leader Barbara Howell noticed the sun glinting off a tombstone obscured by overgrowth and stopped her car to investigate.
In the weeks since, the 27 Wolves, Bears and Bobcats in the pack -- with the help of Mrs. Howell, her husband Ben and several concerned residents -- have cleared brush and bramble, pulled down dead trees and righted and repaired the tombstones marking the graves of a dozen Mesquite Pioneers, including a veteran of the Civil War.
"We thought, when we first came out here, it'd be just a spooky old cemetery," Tim Duke, 9, said.
Behind him, 11-year-old Carl Bowen pantomimed a hand reaching from a grave to clasp Tim's ankle. Both shrieked and laughed.
"But we had the courage to clean it up, and it's beautiful now," Charles Jackson, 8, said.
Mrs. Howell said some Eastfield College students cleaned up the cemetery eight or nine years ago but that the bramble had retaken the cemetery. Most of the wooden crosses the students placed on the graves rotted, she said.
Vandals were responsible for most of the trash and damage to the tombstones, she said, and the Mesquite police have been asked to watch the cemetery more closely.
The Scouts ages 8 to 11, found the tombstone of Rachel Beckner --born April 20, 1824; died Aug 28, 1862 broken into two pieces and lying a few feet from the foot marker. It was repaired by Ben Howell, righted and replaced.
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As part of the cemetery tour, Scouts pointed out the grave of the Civil War veteran: "Isaac Newton Terry -- born Jan 29, 1836; died Oct 12, 1889."
Mrs. Howell discovered through genealogy and census records that he fought in the Civil War.
Records also showed that those buried in the cemetery were neighbors in what would become the City of Mesquite, and Mrs. Howell likes to speculate that they arrived together in a wagon train from Tennessee or Kentucky.
As finishing touches for he cemetery, rose bushes and irises were planted, a fence erected and curb, concrete steps and flagpole base poured.
A bare pole stands ready for a historical marker that the pack has requested from the state.
During a ceremony at 7 p. m. Tuesday, U.S. and Texas flags will be raised over the cemetery on Belt Line Road near Bruton Road.
Old Aunt Abby would be proud.
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JOHN TERRY OF NORWICH, ENGLAND 1523
Peggy Thomas of 1118 Horizon Trail, Richardson TX 75081 wrote: Finally found the information sheet on the brass I copied from Westminister in London. It caught my eye because of my husband's name "John Terry Thomas". He's actually the "cousin" to you. My relation is by marriage only but I feel I'm a "Terry" too. Fondest regards, Peggy.
1524 St. John Maddermarket, Norwich
A description of the brass indicates that John and Lettys Terry and their two sons and daughters are on the face. It was done in 1524 for John who was the mayor of the City of Norwich in 1523. The plaque shows the coat of arms of the city and of the Mercers of London and the initials I. T. The article indicates that he was not a member of the Mercers Company and had no right to use the arms in the way he did.
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NOTES ON A TERRY FAMILY OF MICHIGAN
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by Frances Evelyn (Terry) Kelley 306 W. West St., Sturgis MI 49091
I haven't taken the time before this to write about the Terry side of my family. My fathers name was Edwin Frank Terry, born in Coopersville, Michigan May 30, 1875. His father's name was Lyman Terry. His mother's name was Armenia Minerva Mapes or Bostick or both. My mother said she had been married to an Indian before she married Lyman. Lyman had a brother Harvey Terry, he lived in Coopersville too. My father had a sister Etta and a brother Elmer. My father married my mother Sarah Amanda Nayant about 1900. My brother Clarence was born March 4, 1902, my sister Esther October 28, 1904 and my birth date is February 6, 1914. My brother Edwin L. Terry was born Jun 15, 1918. Clarence is deceased. Elmer Terry was married to Margaret, they had a daughter Mable who was married and living in Grand Rapids, but I don't know if she is still alive. Her married name is Merron.
I was 16 years old when my mother died and we lost touch with our relatives. I think the Terry's came from the eastern states;, perhaps New York. I had joined a genealogy class recently at our High School, but had to give it up because my husband became ill and is in a hospital. I hope I can get back to it before it ends. We were gong to the Fort Wayne, IN Library where they have many records. I have enjoyed reading the Terry F. Historian, it seems there are lots of Terrys in the Southern States.
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NOTES ON TERRY'S OF VIRGINIA PAST AND PRESENT
By W. Sanford Terry, Jr., P. O. Box 13032, Richmond VA 23225.
We are anxiously expecting our second child in February and if a boy will name him Barton Harrison Terry. This name may be the key to my line and missing records. Barton Terry was the grandson of Champness Terry of Louisa, VA. but 100 years earlier in 1699, the name appeared on a petition to the Governor of Virginia.
Also, the ancestor immigrant 1635 was Andrew Terry (VA) and living one generation after him was Andrew Barton Terry. The Harrison name comes from my wife's family, the James River Harrison's including two Presidents of our country.
I have more updated information for you but haven't had the time to write it up properly. In addition, have a lead and contact with individuals with access to Terry research
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never organized or published.
My most interesting recent study has been that of the legendary Col. B. F. (Frank) Terry, C. S. A. organizer and leader of the 8th Texas Cavalry, C. S. A. known as Terry's Texas Rangers! Please find the enclosed renewal for the TFH, which I have thoroughly devoured and enjoyed.
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NOTES ON WASHINGTON COUNTY ARKANSAS TERRY'S
Mrs. Bob L. Cook, 306 Butts St. Holdenville, OK 74848
I have a TERRY in my family tree, but am having difficulty trying top find a place to start on her.
She was Nancy Terry who married William T. Harp. The first account I find of her is in Fayetteville, Washington Co. AR in 1862 where they owned land. A deed was witnessed by William Terry. Nancy was the mother of my great-grandmother Angelina (Harp) Boyd. [She was married to John B. Boyd in Cedar Vale, Chant? Co. Kansas.]
I also have a postal card from Purdy, MO 1880 signed M. M. (Terry) Martin -- mentions her father's dying (Terry?) and her mother still alive. I thought maybe you've run into this name?
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I received the following items from Marguerite Stegall, Rt. 2, Box 24, Strong AR 71765 who is researching Williams/McClure families. She has sent several items on Terry's as well and resides near the vicinity where my Terry's are buried at New London, Union Co. AR.
11 Nov 1866 TERRY, Benjamin m. MADDEN, Frances Laurens Dist SC.
04 Sep 1856 TERRY, Elizabeth m. GOODING, Wm James Beaufort Dist SC.
30 Oct 1855 TERRY, Roland m. SUMMERALL, Jane Edgefield Dist SC.
-- --- ---- TERRY, Wm. m. SUMMERALL, Elizabeth Edgefield Dist. SC
20 Feb 1793 MCCLURE, Robert m. WALLACE, Margaret Mecklenberg
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Co. NC.
30 Oct 1856 TERRY, James N. m. EVANS, Lydia Jane Chesterfield Dist. SC.
05 DEC 1869 TERRY, J. m. WILLIAMS, Eleanor Union Co. SC by Esq. J. Trull.
Do you have any information on this couple? We are working on a Williams History--and can't place her in any of our family.
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TROUBLES OF A BAPTIST MINISTER - 1776
Anson County in 1776 was a scene of turmoil. With most of the Tory leaders in jail in Virginia or Philadelphia as a result of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge and Whig extrem- ists exhorting their views to all who would listen, it was not safe to utter any words or perform any act that would even imply Tory sympathies. In such an atmosphere it was not difficult for one to twist the meaning of another's utter- ances and cause great trouble. Such is what happened to James Terry, Jr.
James Terry, Jr., was a Newlight Baptist preacher in Anson County. Terry was an ardent Whig, but he also felt himself a realist. On 1 Sep 1776, while riding through the woods with John Allen, he told Allen the inhabitants of Quebec and Florida were all Tories, that the King had possession of these and had a right to do with them as he felt and that we had to fight it out in the middle between them. He added, "If the King cannot subdue us, he may sell claim to us to some other Nation".
Terry thought no more of the conversation until the 14th of October, when he was at the house of William Pickett. There was a gathering of people at the house and sometime in the evening Terry asked Pickett, Capt. Walton Harris, Burwell Lanier and James Allen to go with him to one of the upper rooms. There they met John Allen, who turned on Terry and said he was very prejudiced against Terry, for Terry's comments of September. Terry told John Allen he was sorry Allen was dissatisfied with him on that account. Terry said further, "I did not speak those words out of any disaffection to the American Cause, but that it was the truth. We have gone from the King and not the King from us, our going from the King did not disannul his right to us. For if we had a Negro that runs away, his running away does not disannul our Right to him. WE should have a right to sell the same Negro to any Person that would buy him". Terry continued, "The King
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has a Right to sell us to the Turks or any other nation, on half for conquering the whole. He has a Right to sell us to the Turks or any other nation for Servants or Slaves". John Allen and Lanier discussed this concept further with Terry. Finally Burwell Lanier acknowledged himself satisfied that there was nothing really hurtful to the American Cause in these statements.
John Allen was apparently not satisfied and went to Samuel Spencer who was chairman of the Anson County Committee of Surety, Intelligence and Observation. Concerned that Terry's remarks might cause some people to become disaffected with the American Cause, Spencer held a hearing before the Committee on 26 October. At this hearing they questioned Terry and Capt. Walton Harris as to what had been said. Feeling additional testimony was needed, Spencer adjourned the hearing until the 6th November. At the second hearing Burwell Lanier gave his testimony as to the conversation. Even under intense cross-examination Terry would not change his opinion. At the conclusion of the hearing, which lasted until dark, Spencer felt action in the matter should be handled by the Provincial Congress which was to convene in Halifax, North Carolina, the 10th of November. It is very likely Terry was confined to jail because he obstinately refused to provide any surety that would guarantee his appearance before the Provincial Congress.
Being fully cognizant that, with the tenor of the times he would be caused a great deal of injury, James Terry, Jr., procured affidavits from a number of individuals stressing his devotion to the American Cause. Both Shd. Hogan and D. Smith pointed out that in February 1775 John Colson, accompanied by Governor Martin's waiting man, got up before a large crowd in Anson County and read a letter from the Governor applauding Colson's loyalty and protesting the actions of the Provincial Congress and the Committees of Safety. Following this action Colson proceeded to urge the people to sign the protest. At this point, Terry stepped up to Colson and told him, "I think the King and Parliament are both wrong and they are about to open the door to oppress- ion." Terry continued along the same vein emphasizing the justness of the American Cause. Because of his arguments, Terry dissuaded a large number of people from signing the protest. Terry continued to argue on behalf of the cause of Liberty both publicly and privately.
In July 1775 a gathering was held at Anson County Courthouse to have a day of Fasting and Prayer at the request of the Committee of South Carolina to implore the Almighty's blessings on the American Cause. In a conversation between Terry and William Moody, Moody stated he was sorry that the
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present distress of American had happened in this day. Terry immediately rejoined, "I'm glad it happened in my day that I might see what my Posterity has to depend upon". Then, at the request of the people, Terry offered prayer before the gathering praying for the success of America and gave God thanks that the dispute between our Mother Country and America happened in his day. Following the prayer Terry then began to talk to the gathering about the nature of the cause by proving the difficulties and hardships their forebears underwent to obtain the Freedom of America.
In early 1776 the Tories began to assemble, prior to their planned march to Wilmington, at Dry Creek. One Sunday while the Tories were encamped at Dry Creek James Terry Jr., was preaching at Little River Meeting House. During the course of the sermon several armed Tories rode up to the Meeting House. After the sermon they asked Terry to ride with them a little way because they wanted his advice concerning the then present disturbances. Terry, in company with James Auldman, rode a short way and advised the Tories not to go to the Scottish camps for Terry believed they were in the wrong. The Tories were not convinced and Terry went on his way. Auldman rode with the Tories a little further when one of the Tories stopped and turning to the others said, "I've a good mind to go back and take Terry and carry him to the King's camp". The Tory finally decided that maybe Terry advised them for their own good and left him alone.
On the 23rd November 1776 the Provincial Congress received the signed oath of James Terry, Jr., stating: "I will bear faith and true Allegiance to the Independent State of North Carolina and I will to the Utmost of my Powers maintain, support & defend the same against the forces of Great Britain and all other Enemies of the Independent States of America and this I do most solemnly swear without any Equivocation, mental Evasion or secret Reservation whatsoever". With this Terry was allowed to return to his peaceful ministrations to the people of Anson County.
(I should mention that Terry later represented Anson County in the General Assembly, but that is another Story.)
Source: The three pages on James Terry was in the Bulletin from the Union Co. Genealogical Society. This Mr. Bennett may have other information--made these copies for you to keep.
Compiled and submitted by: William D. Bennett, 415 Bickett Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27608 - Source: NC State Archives, Secretary of State Papers, General Records, Box 302, Provincial Congress 1774-1776, Loose Papers.
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MISSING TERRY
Your address was in the Kansas City paper recently, concerning your research into families with the last name Terry.
I am looking for the records of a VIRGINIA TERRY who owned property in LaPorte, TX (Harris CO.) in 1923. That is when she bought it. She died, but I don't know when, leaving the property to her child, Ellery Terry, a minor. When Ellery was about 17 years old (1937), the property was sold to my father, Dr. D. R. Aves. Ellery's guardian handled the sale.
My father and mother both died more than 30 years ago and now my sisters and I have a chance to sell the property. However, the title company will not issue a guaranteed title unless we can come up with a copy of Virginia Terry's will, leaving the land to Ellery Terry.
With the above sketchy information,how can I find out more about Virginia Terry? The Harris County Court house could not help without a date of death. Do you have information that would be useful, such as:
1. Date and place of death of Virginia Terry, born somewhere around 1900, and/or
2. Married name of Ellery Terry, born about 1920, and her present address if still living.
[She noted]....I am willing to pay a reasonable fee. Thank you for your time. Laura M. Curry, 4229 Campbell, Kansas City MO 64110.
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The following obituary, of William Martin Terry was submitted by Helen Hobbs, 409 Memorial Dr., Abingdon IL 61410.
W. M. TERRY Dies in S. F.
Owner of Terry The Cleaner, William Martin Terry, 65, of 2504 South Center Ave., died at a local hospital Thursday evening following a brief Illness. Mr. Terry had resided in Sioux Falls for the past 31 years.
Born in Courtland, Ala. August 22, 1885, Mr. Terry moved with his parents to Paris, Tex. at the age of 7. He took his tailoring apprenticeship as a young man in Chicago and Kansas
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City, MO., and was able to start his own shop while he was in his early 20s in Childress, Tex.
Mr. Terry also operated tailor firms in Denver, from 1913 until 1914; in Creston, IA from 1914 until 1919, and in Sidney, NE, from 1919 until 1920, when he came to Sioux Falls and established his shop here.
Funeral services will be held at the Miller Funeral home at 11 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Clarence Adams officiating. Mrs. S. S. Steiber will be organist. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
He is survived by five sons, Cleo M., Thomas J., Charles E., Dewey M. and Clyde R., all of Sioux Falls, and four grandchildren.
His sons will act as pallbearers.
FUNERALS
The Rev. Clarence Adams officiated at services at the Miller Funeral home today for William Martin Terry, 65, of 2504 South Center Ave. Owner of Terry the Cleaner, Mr. Terry succumbed at a local hospital Thursday, after a brief illness. He had resided here since 1920. Organist was Mrs. S. S. Steiber. Pallbearers were his five sons, Cleo, Thomas, Charles, Dewey and Clyde. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant cemetery. * * * * *
NOTES ON DESCENDANTS OF CURTIS TERRY
By Colleen Belk, P. O. Box 25, Duenweg, MO 64841-0025
My great grandmother Eliza Jane Terry was the daughter of Jesse K. Terry. Jesse was killed when she was 9 years old. She witnessed his death---. He was accused of being a Southern sympathizer [which he was!]
Eliza spoke of her "Uncle Brazewell"in her late years telling that he was the one in the family that [was] Yankee minded in his talk--and it caused hard feelings. After the War Uncle Brazewell and his wife came to Jasper Co. MO--and stopped briefly--after he learned of Jesse's tragic death he just "went away on to Texas."--
It took some time to find any record of Brazewell and I firmly believe this James B. Terry is that man. Do you think the initials in the corner of the page are V. M. or N. M.? James Brazewell Terry b. 1831 was the son of Curtis Terry and
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Elizabeth Kuykendall. James married Amanda Pearson. The family story I'd heard was that he had "gone to Texas." I am interested in the record mostly because it gives his description. He was the brother to my great-great grandfather Jesse K. Terry. Eliza Jane Terry Webb Bigger lived in North Enid, OK in the years of the 1930's--with her older son Jesse Thomas Webb and his family. He lived on the Biggs place.
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So Division Inv. 6 No. 1100848 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, James B. Terry BUREAU OF PENSIONS Co. C, 8 Reg't Tenn Vol. Mtd. Infty
Washington, D. C., Dec. 17, 1901
Sir: To aid this Bureau in preventing any one falsely personating you, or otherwise committing fraud in your name, or on account of your service, you are required to answer fully the questions enumerated below:
You will please return this circular under cover of the inclosed envelope which requires no postage.
Very respectfully
H. Clay Evands Commissioner
James B. Terry Bokchito Choctaw Nat.-Ind. Ter.
1. When were you born? Answer. Nov 7 - 1831 2. Where were you born? Answer. Close to Cookvill, Putnam Co. Tenn. 3. When did you enlist? Answer. Fore Part of 1865. 4. Where did you enlist? Answer. At Nashville, Tenn. 5. Where had you lived before that? Answer. Cookville, Tenn. 6. What was your post-office address at enlistment? Answer. Cookville Tenn. 7. What was your occupation at enlistment? Answer. Farmer. 8. When were you discharged? Answer. Nashville [Crossed out] Tenn Latter Part of 1862. 9. Where were you discharged? Answer. Nashville Tenn. 10. Where have you lived since discharge? Give dates, as nearly as possible of any changes of residence. Basin Springs Tex -1870 Oakland I.T. 1889. Coalgate I.T. 1893. Bokchito 1901. 11. What is your present occupation? Answer. Nothing
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12. What is your height? Answer. 5 feet 7 inches. Your weight? 150. The color of your eyes? Dark Brown. The color of your hair? Dark Brown. Your complexion? fair. Are there any permanent marks or scars on your person? If so, describe them. 2 scars in Right Leg. between Ancle & knee. 13. What is your full name? Please write it on the line below, in ink, in the manner in which you are accustomed to sign it,in the presence of two witnesses who can write.
James B. Terry
Witnesses: 1. T. A. Macleer? Date: Jan 20, 1902 2. N. M. Terry
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LUCILLE LESUEUR **ALIAS** JOAN CRAWFORD
Borrowed from Terry and Allied Families, Vol. I, by Frances Terry Ingmire. Second edition. 1983. Page 34.
The youthful symbol of Hollywood, was born in San Antonio, Texas, March 23, 1908. Her first marriage was to actor, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. This marriage lasted four years. Her second marriage was to actor, Franchot Tone. This marriage lasted about four years. She then married husband number three, actor Phillip Terry (relationship, if any, unknown). This marriage ended in about four years. Joan married husband four, on May 10, 1955, the love of her life, Mr. Alfred N. Steel, President of Pepsi-Cola Company. He passed away in 1959, four years after they were married. She is superstitious about the number four from incidents involving the 4's above. Can anyone blame her?
Joan quit school at the age of eleven; later, having her high school records forged, so she could attend college, after which, she entered show business, a career which spans some 47 years plus, having made in excess of eighty outstanding films.
Joan had four adopted children. Her will left her estate to two twin daughters, the other two children were disinherited. Her will states reason as, "Known only to them".
Joan Crawford, was one of our greatest movie actresses and one we can be very proud of.
Her great-grandfather and great-grandmother, are buried in the Camp Creek Cemetery, located on Route #615, about 6.5 miles northeast of the town of Floyd, Virginia, on what is
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known as the Old Christianburg Road. The cemetery is on a hilltop and on the left side of the road. The oldest grave in this cemetery is dated 1887.
Joan Crawford, alias, Lucille LeSueur, great- grandparents lived in this neighborhood. Her great- grandfather, Martell LeSueur's son, Bert LeSueur, was Joan Crawford's grandfather. Bert LeSueur, moved to Crawford, Nebraska. He had two children, one son and one daughter. His son, Thomas, is Joan Crawford's father.
1. LESUEUR, Lucille b. San Antonio TX 23 Mar 1908 d. CA 10 May 1977.
2. LESUEUR, Thomas E. b. 21 Jan 1868 d. 1 Jan 1938 m. ?? 3. JOHNSON, Anna Belle b. 29 Nov 1884 d. 18 Aug 1958.
6. JOHNSON, Sylvester 7. SEARLES, Mary Ellen b. 1863 d. 1950
14. SEARLES, Joseph Allen b. Medera IL 1 Nov 1838 d. Medera IL 5 Jan 1913 m. Macoupin Co. IL 3 Feb 1857. 15. RHOADS, Harriet b. IL 2 Apr 1838 d. Medera, IL 6 Jan 1919.
28. SEARLES, William b. KY 10 Mar 1811 d. IL 13 Nov 1888 m. Greene Co. IL 29 Nov 1836. 29. STEVENS, Sarah Ann b. MO 1816 d. ca. 1844.
58. STEVENS, Rev. John b. VA 5 Feb 1792 d. Greene Co. IL 12 Mar 1853 m. Hardin Co. KY 2 Dec 1811. 59. TERRY, Elizabeth b. Montgomery Co. VA 12 May 1798 d. Greene Co. IL 28 Feb 1881.
118. TERRY, Jasper Morrison, Sr. b. Botetourt Co. VA 6 Jan 1777 d. Montgomery Co. IL 14 Nov 1851 m. Montgomery Co. VA 1 Aug 1797. 119. FULLER, Sarah "Sallie" b. Peeksill, NY 6 Sep 1788 d. Greene Co. IL 17 Sep 1850.
236. TERRY, Josiah b. Botetourt Co. VA 2 Apr 1755 d. aft. 1839 m. VA ca. 1775 237. LLOYD, Mary b. ?? d. Greene Co. IL 27 Apr 1844
474. TERRY, Jasper 475. MORRISON, Mary
948. TERRY, William Sr. d. bf. 1776? 949. _____, Rachiel
Sources: Terry and Allied Families, Vol. I, by Frances Terry
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Ingmire. Second edition. 1983. Pages 24,25,27,32-35.
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PARSHALL TERRY: Father and Son
I have always been intrigued by the story of one Parshall Terry Jr. and his father Parshall Terry Sr. Both of whom found themselves on different sides of the fence during the Revolutionary War.
Parshall Terry Jr., baptized 22 Feb 1756, was the son of Parshall Terry Sr. and Deborah Clark. He was noted to have been at the battle of Wyoming, known as the Wyoming Massacre, in July, 1778.
He is said to have been a member of the First Westmoreland Independent Company in 1776 and served with Washington's army for some time.
The story, as it goes, is he stopped to tie his shoe and was reprimanded by an officer. He was struck with a sword by the officer and as a result knocked the officer down and fled. It was noted he deserted January 11, 1777.
Later he joined the British Army and became a Lieutenant in Butler's Rangers, Royal Greens.
The story further indicates that Parshall Terry, Sr. and his other sons were on the side of the Colonials in the same battle; reports were later generated that he had killed his father, mother and brothers and sisters during the battle. Captain Jonathan Terry, his brother, later testified that these reports were false and his brother, Parshall Jr., had come to the Fort to save their lives..."My father, has survived many years, and died among his friends in this place [Terrytown, PA?] in good old age."
His sister, Deborah Terry Horton, spoke of him in less kind words and noted she saw her "Tory" brother stand by while Indians cut her father's shoes off his feet.
A more moderate view of the family differences was noted in 1914 by a J. Washington Ingham, a great grandson of Parshall, Jr. who opined: "In justice to him it ought to be said that between him and the rest of the family, there were only political differences."
At the close of the Revolutionary War [1783 or 1789 by some accounts] Parshall Terry Jr. moved to Upper Canada, now Ontario, where he was given some large holdings by the Crown.
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Tradition is, he was a member of the First Parliament for upper Canada, but this has not been verified.
Later descendants of this particular Terry Family clan migrated to Michigan, Illinois, and Utah. Several were prominent early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. Source: Parshall Terry Family History. Reprint 1963. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lund. Salt Lake City Utah. Page 12-13.
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010385 TERRY REDFORD MUIR
My husband Ben Muir, had a grandmother named Cornelia Gilmo TERRY Redford and she was the descendant of James M. TERRY and Grandfather William Morris TERRY from Virginia and Kentucky. I have access to James M. TERRY bible. In fact, Ben's nephew has the bible which he inherited. I have a copy of that bible. I would be glad to share any information that I have with anyone else if it helps. Normaleene M. Muir Rt. 1, Box 408, Decatur TX 76234.
020385 TERRY WOMACK WOMACKS
I am hoping to find the names of the children of Henry Womack who married Mary TERRY in Louisa County, VA. I will be looking forward to receiving your quarterly. Mrs. Virginia Kiser Womacks, 4428 Randall Dr. Springfield OH 45503.
030385 TERRY MASON
Since I have an ancestor, Rebecca TERRY, daughter of Stephen TERRY who married William Mason in St. Clair Co. IL I am more than slightly interested in your projections for 1985 in the "TERRY Family Historian". Dr. Ray M. Mason, 5412 Drover Dr., San Diego CA 92115.
040385 TERRY INMAN
My line goes back to the Samuel TERRY who came from Barnet, England about 1650. I look forward to your publi- cation. Mrs. Mary Sue (TERRY) Inman, RFD 3, box 36, Chillicothe MO 64601.
050385 TERRY MCMURRAY COTTON SPINKS POLLARD PATTON ROYAL
Terry Line of Mrs. Fay Ray McMurray
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2815 Bernadette Lane, Houston TX 77043
1. COTTON, Fay Ray b. Colbert Co. AL 22 Oct 1928 m. Tuscumbia, AL 29 Dec 1949. Keith Spencer McMurray.
2. COTTON, Thomas Haynes b. Williamson Co. TN 8 Nov 1898 d. Columbia, TN 31 Jan 1957 m. Tuscumbia, AL 6 Jul 1927. 3. SPINKS, Gladys Fay b. Maryville, TN 28 Jul 1902.
4. COTTON, John Alexander Jr. b. Davidson Co. TN 4 May 1870 d. Williamon Co. TN 2 Mar 1957 m. Davidson Co TN 5 May 1891. 5. POLLARD, Martha Roberts b. Williamson Co. TN 29 Mar 1865 d. Williamson Co. TN 26 Dec 1949.
10. POLLARD, Malachi Whitehead b. Williamson Co. TN 18 Apr 1822 d. Williamson Co. TN 20 May 1881 m. Williamson Co. TN 5 Aug 1851; 11. PATTON, Mary Catherine b. Williamson Co. TN ca. 1833 d. Williamson Co. TN Aug 1911.
22. PATTON, Robert b.?? d. ?? m. Williamson Co. TN 6 Dec 1825; 23. TERRY, Lucy b. VA ca. 1796 d. Williamson Co. TN ca. Mar 1881.
Who was Lucy Terry's parents? I find a record of deeds between Lucy (TERRY) Patton and Henry B. TERRY in 1836, in that portion of Marshall Co. TN, that was formed from Bedford Co. Who was Henry B. TERRY? Does anyone have a list of Keeble and Sarah (TERRY) Terry's children? They lived in Bedford Co. TN, from before 1810 until Keeble died ca. 1838. Keeble (Kebble, Kibble, etc.) was the son of Moses TERRY. His wife Sarah was the daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah (Royal) TERRY. Sarah (TERRY) TERRY left a will in Bedford Co. ca. 1851, but a fire and a tornado destroyed the will books. Will exchange TERRY and other family information. The children of Lucy TERRY and Robert Patton were:
1. PATTON, John Dysart b. 7 Aug 1826. 2. PATTON, Margaret Ann b. 7 Jun 1829 d. 30 Aug 1857 m. 20 Mar 1849 William B. Morton. 3. PATTON, Sarah Frances b. 14 Aug 1831 d. unmar 31 Oct 1850. 4. PATTON, Mary Cartherine b. ca. 1833 (tombstone says 1835, an error), d. Aug 1911, m. 5 Aug 1851 Malachi Whitehead Pollard.
060385 TERRY SEARS
I am the great grandson of Henderson TERRY, he had some
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his family came to Missouri in the 1830's, from Campbell Co. TN. His father was Elijah TERRY who had a brother Josiah. Some Terrys went to Oklahoma Territory and one was a U. S. Marshall. You may be one of the same family, one of the family lives in Hugo, Oklahoma, some others migrated to Texas. Harold R. Sears, 8104 Jefferson St., Kansas City, MO 64114.
070385 TERRY CUMMINGS LINDSAY SCOTT BROWN FOSTER
In case you're curious as to who I am, here is the way it is: Margaret Anne (TERRY) Cummings; Frank Harmon TERRY m. Lenore Lindsay; Nathan Liston Reed TERRY m. Louisa Ann Scott; David Nelson TERRY m. Rachel Brown; Ansel TERRY m. Elizabeth Foster. I don't know Ansel Terry's parents, etc. I have 5 ancestors that I know about who were Patriots in the American Revolution, but I don't know of any named TERRY. Margaret A. Cummings, 723 N. 6th St., Blue Springs MO 64015.
080385 TERRY BLEVINS SMITH PRESLEY FEAZELL BAILEY CLARK?
Terry Line of Susan T. Blevins 510 Woodview Dr., Exton PA
1. BLEVINS, Susan (TERRY)
2. SMITH, James William b. Paris, TX 28 Aug 1920 m. 22 Jan 1944 . 3. TERRY, Billie Joystal b. Milford, TX 29 Sep 1924
6. TERRY, James Dewitt b. Milford, TX 30 May 1897 d. Waxahachie, TX 8 Nov 1972 m. 22 Apr 1923 7. PRESLEY, Melinda b. Bastrop, TX 11 Apr 1905
12. TERRY, William Henry b. South Boston?, VA 23 Feb 1860 d. TX 4 Jul 1929 m. 15 Feb 1896; 13. FEAZELL, Jeffie Sona b. TX 31 Jul 1879 d. TX 27 Jan 1931.
24. TERRY, Captain James E. b. Pittsylvania Co. VA 20 Apr 1809 d. Brookneal, Campbell Co. VA 31 Mar 1895 m. ??; 25. BAILEY, Mary Margaret Clark from Campbell Co. VA.
Seek parents and info on Capt. James E. TERRY b. April 20, 1809 in Pittsylvania Co. VA d. 31 Mar 1895 Brookneal, Campbell Co. VA. also info regarding his marriage to Mary Mildred Clark Bailey, from Campbell Co. and his children of that marriage, who were raised in South Boston, VA (4 boys and 1 girl).
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090385 TERRY MARCHBANKE
If you have the address of a Dr. TERRY in Jefferson, TX or have information concerning Putnam Co. TN re: Asbury TERRY m. Martha Marchbanke, please contact the Editor, Robert M. TERRY, Box 1531, Enid OK 73702.
100385 TERRY
My husband's name is Dwayne Milo TERRY of Pulaski Co. IN. We are interested in your publication. Della T. TERRY, RR4, Box 62, Winamar IN 46996.
110385 TERRY ASHLEY SELLERS FORSTER TAYLOR BAKER
Terry Line of Joanna Ashley Baker 15933 Wetherburn Rd., Chesterfield MO 63017
1. ASHLEY, Joanna m. Harry R. Baker
2. ASHLEY, Moreau Albert b. Jackson Co. AR 19 Feb 1902 d. Pulaski Co. AR 29 Jun 1978 m. Jackson Co. AR 27 Jan 1934; 3. SELLERS, Ruth b. Lawrence Co. AR 19 Nov 1907 d. 24 Feb 1963.
4. ASHLEY, John Dewitt b. Phillips Co. AR 4 May 1863 d. Jackson Co. AR 1 Jun 1955 m. Jackson Co. AR 24 May 1891; 5. FORSTER, Joanna Christina von b. Jackson Co. AR 30 Mar 1867 d. Jackson Co. AR 25 Feb 1910.
10. FORSTER, George Christopher von b. Nurnburg, Bavaria, Germany 6 Dec 1829 d. Jackson Co. AR 18 Aug 1889 m. Lawrence Co. AR 3 Mar 1865; 11. TERRY, Sarah Ann b. Greenville Co. SC 6 Jul 1837 d. Jackson Co. AR 9 Mar 1893.
22. TERRY, William Alexander b. Greenville Co. SC ca. 1815 d. Lawrence Co. AR 23 Jun 1855 m. Greenville Co. SC ca. 1834. 23. ______, ?? b. ?? d. bf. 1855.
44. TERRY, George b. ?? Yorkshire, England d. Franklin Co. IN 1841. 45. TAYLOR, Mary b. ?? d. ??
120385 TERRY GIBSON MCCANN ASHWORTH COWAN STEVENS CLARK PARSHALL REEVE SATTERLY HORTON LINES
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Terry Line of Ann (Gibson) Moore 221 East North St., Owosso MI 48867
1. GIBSON, Ann b. Greene Co. MO 24 Apr 1923
2. GIBSON, Ralph Beckner b. Green Co. MO 24 Jan 1892 d. Great Falls, MT 21 Mar 1982 m. 17 Apr 1919; 3. MCCANN, Ruth b. Springfield, MO 31 Oct 1891.
6. MCCANN, Charles A. b. Cincinnati, OH 29 Nov 1845 d. Springfield, MO 1926 m. 9 Feb 1891; 7. ASHWORTH, Katherine b. IN 28 Jul 1864 d. Greene Co. MO 1942.
12. MCCANN, Michael Vincent b. MD 21 Nov 1819 d. Jeffersonville, IN 3 May 1896 m. 22 Feb 1843; 13. COWAN, Mary Susanna b. Cincinnati, OH 27 Oct 1822 d. Sea Breeze, FL 25 Apr 1904.
26. COWAN, Abisha b. Hallowell, ME 27. TERRY, Elizabeth b. York, Ontario, CAN 24 Oct 1792 d. Henryville, IN 17 Apr 1861.
54. TERRY, Parshall II b. Mattituck, NY 22 Feb 1756 d. York, Ontario, CAN 20 Jul 1808 m. PA 1777; 55. STEVENS, Amy d. York, Ontario, CAN Dec 1792.
108. TERRY, Parshall I b. New London, CT 8 Aug 1734 d. Palmyra, NY 15 May 1810 m. Mattituck, NY 15 May 1755; 109. CLARK, Deborah b. Mattituck, NY 7 Jun 1736 d. Stroudsburgh, PA Jul 1778.
216. TERRY, Jonathon b. 1707 d. Southold, NY 18 Nov 1752 m. 17 May 1730; 217. PARSHALL, Jemima b. 1709 d. ??
218. CLARK, William b. Mattituck, NY ca. 1715 d. Middle Island, NY 12 Jan 1789 m. 17 Jun 1735; 219. REEVE, Mary b. Mattituck, NY 1709 d. 6 Nov 1782
432. TERRY, Nathaniel b. Southold, NY 16 Nov 1683 d. 17 Dec 1723. 433. ______, ______
438. REEVE, James III b. Southold, NY 1672 d. Mattituck, NY 14 Mar 1732. 439. SATTERLY, Deborah b. Brookhaven, NY 1676 d. Mattituck, NY 5 Dec 1754.
864. TERRY, Nathaniel b. Southold, NY Jan 1656 d.
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Southold, NY 23 Oct 1723 m. 31 Nov 1682; 865. HORTON, Mary b. ?? d. Southold, NY 26 Sep 1728.
876. REEVE, James II b. ca. 1650 d. Suffolk Co. NY 6 May 1698. 877. TERRY, Mary b. ?? d. ??
1728. TERRY, Richard b. Eng 1618 d. Suffolk Co. NY 1675 m. 22 May 1649; 1729. LINES, Abigail b. ?? d. post 1686.
1754. TERRY, Thomas I or II? b. 1607 1755. ______, ______ b. ?? d. ??.
130385 TERRY BOTSFORD WILLIAMS HEIL SLATTERY MILLER STEVENSON
1. WILLIAMS, Betty Janet b. Valintine, NE 11 Nov 1932 m. 7 Nov 1948 Peter Heil Jr.
2. WILLIAMS, Mahlon Owen b. Johnstown, NE 23 Nov 1905 m. 18 Apr 1931; 3. SLATTERY, Dorothy Marie b. Chadron, NE 6 Jul 1910 d. Riverton, WY 9 Dec 1962.
4. WILLIAMS, George Hiram b. Marion, IN 19 Sep 1881 d. Valentine, NE 31 May 1954 m. 8 Aug 1903; 5. MILLER, Norma Mae b. Waukon, IA 23 Sep 1884 d. Valentine NE 5 Sep 1960.
8. WILLIAMS, John Roger b. Green Creek, OH d. St. Petersburg, FL m. 14 Dec 1869; 9. STEVENSON, Mary Ann b. Clyde, OH 14 Nov 1850 d. Johnstown, NE 22 Jan 1903.
16. WILLIAMS, Henry b. 16 May 1797 d. 26 Oct 1864 m. 24 Jun 1841; 17. TERRY, Zilpha or Zelphia b. Lima, NY ca. 1805 d. Palmyra, Otoe Co. NE 19 May 1891.
34. TERRY, ______ b. MA? d. ?? 35. _____, ______ b. VT? d. ??
Sources:
Seneca County, OH; Huran Co. Records-Deeds 1834 Ontario Co. Census, 1810 - Twp.of Livonia, NY Grantor deeds, Liber 48, pg 342, 29 Jun 1854; Liber 15, pg. 272 21 Nov 1835 Livingston Co. NY.
Rutherford B. Hays Library; Freemont, OH Seneca Co. OH; Adams Twp.; 1850 Census
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Sandusky Co. Records-Deeds, OH; pg. 115, Vol. 24 Afton, Union Co. IA; Cemetary Records Otoe Co. NE 1880 Census; Palmyra Cemetery Records New Paltz Reformed Dutch Church; Ulster Co. NY
Regarding the story of Albert TERRY, Page 179, December 1984 TFH, are there any records relating to Albert and family in New York listing the names of his brothers or the names of his parents from Berkshire Co. MA or family related to Albert's parents? My great-great grandmother, Zulpha / Zelpha / Zelphia TERRY was born at Lima, Livingston Co. NY ca. 1805. In my research, her name has been constantly linked with Albert, Julius, Hiram, Cassina TERRY. But, have not made exact relationships. She has been listed in the Botsford Genealogy as married to Elnathan Botsford ca. 1830-31. Elnathan died 1 Mar 1837, Livonia NY. There were two children born, William Hiram and George S. Zelphia moved to Ohio soon after the death of Elnathan; remarried Henry Williams. From this union were born six children, from which I am descended. Zelphia died 19 May 1891 at Palmyra, Otoe Co. NE and is buried at Rosewood Cemetery. The 1880 Census, Palmyra Co. lists her father born MA and mother born VT. Mrs. Betty J. Heil, 2716 C Dubois Rt., Riverton WY 82501.
140385 TERRY TRAYLOR
Will trade info or provide copies TERRY for TRAYLOR per your note in "Rote-Gene", Nov 84; Mrs. Harriet Laughlin TERRY m. William Edward TRAYLOR in IL.; Johnson TERRY m. Louise Ann TRAYLOR AL; Orie TERRY m. William T. or B. TRAYLOR. Cal Traylor, 1555 Candlelight Dr., Las Cruces NM 88001.
150385 TERRY RICHMOND CASTLE
Seek forebears of Nath'l TERRY res. Hillside NY (Columbia Co.) 1785-1848. Info on his progeny: Chauncey b. 1813 Hillside d. 1853, Phobe m. James Richmond res. Claverack, NY early 1800'Jesse's son Harvey E., res. Claverack. Bradley Castle, 501 S. 2, Stillwater MN 55082.
160385 TERRY EDDLEMAN REAGON
I hope there will more information forthcoming from PA, MA and CT branches of the TERRY Family. Jean B. Eddleman, 5146 Carita Street, Long Beach CA 90808. [I do have some info in the Stephen TERRY book published in 1887 but much of it is outdated or incorrect, and it is available as a reprint. I would welcome any serious primary data from these states as well. It seems that most of the research submitted pertains
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to the South which is to say that it represents "supply side patterns" in Mr. Reagon's terminology--Editor.]
170385 TERRY MASON
Saw your notice in the "Louisiana Time". My father was John Arthur TERRY b. MO. His brother was Francis "Frank" M. TERRY. I do not know what the "M." stands for. Bernice Mason, 9120 Gallatin Rd., Downey CA 90240.
180385 TERRY SPIESS ANDERSON EVANS HAWKINS
Terry Line of Sheila (TERRY) Spiess Rt. 1, Box 54 BA, Helotes TX 78023
1. TERRY, Sheila b. Bexar Co. TX 22 Aug 1937
2. TERRY, George Bernarr b. LeFlore Co. OK 1911 m. 3. ANDERSON, Carolyn b. Bexar Co. TX 1913
4. TERRY, George Washington b. 1866 d. ?? m. 5. EVANS, Christine b. Jasper Co. TX 1887
8. TERRY, Reuben Fleming b. ?? d. LeFlore Co. OK 1916 m. 9. HAWKINS, Margaret Adeline b. ?? d. ??
Any info about George Washington, Reuben Fleming, Margaret Adeline (Hawkins) TERRY -- birth dates, places, parents--would be greatly appreciated.
190385 TERRY HALEY HOBBS
While in New Orleans in Oct I read your advertisement concerning the TERRY Family in the "Times Picayune". My great grandmother was Rebecca Jane TERRY (Haley) born in Lawrence Co. AL, daughter of Joseph and Lucinda TERRY. The family moved to East Texas around Clarksville and Paris. My great grandfather died at Hugo, OK 1907....We attended the TERRY family reunion near Moulton, AL last Labor Day. There were over 1,000 people who were there--quite an experience. Didn't know there were so many Terrys. Mrs. Helen Hobbs, 409 Memorial Dr., Abingdon IL 61410.
200385 HILLEARY LEE MARTIN PERRY WHITE MARTIM
I am a newcomer to both computers and Genealogy and the account in our local paper [LA Times], of your publication and the fact that you were doing it on a computer is very interesting...I hope to learn a lot... I am following several lines that seem to be primary in my Genealogy; Hilleary, Lee,
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Martin, Perry, and White..I don't know of any Terry's in my 'group', but the opportunity to see how it's done, and put together should give me some hints..Maurice S. Martim, 26125 Barkstone Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90274.
210385 TERRY HOLLEY
Still looking for father of Joseph TERRY b. 1784 d. 1864 Brandon, MS. Daisy TERRY Holley, 203 Jackson St., McComb MS 39648.
220385 TERRY PETTUS PEOPLES
I want to tell you what a fine job you are doing. I've taken other "Surname" publications and yours is by far the best. Where others seem to run out of material you seem to have more than enough. My line is George TERRY of Hanover & Charlotte Counties VA d. 3 Jan 1803 is so well recorded from George to me it is very strange that no one can find him before 1761. That his first wife was a Pettus is proved by John Pettus deeding George land "for love" but no guess his been made to who his parents are. I anyone else working on this branch of the TERRY family? Bartina Peoples, Rt. 3, Box 167, Walters OK 73572.
230385 TERRY TAYLOR HOBART
I am doubly descended from Samuel TERRY (in Springfield, MA in 1650) through Samuel, Ephraim, Eliphlet, Roderick, Edward Wyllys and Edward Prentice. Also through Ephraim's son Nathaniel, Elizabeth (m. John Taylor), Harriet Taylor (m. Roderick). As I'm sure you are aware, I have been able to join numerous genealogical organizations on this line. I believe I have fairly complete information on the Terrys and most of the families they have married into, but I'm also sure that I would be interested in reading your publication. Lucille (TERRY) Hobart, 1305 Woodstock Rd., San Marino CA 91108.
240385 TERRY MCDANIEL WEEDE BIBB BALDWIN
Terry Line of Virginia McDaniel Weede 3111 Melody Dr., LaMarque TX 77568
1. MCDANIEL, Virginia Anne b. San Antonio, TX 8 Oct 1930 m. Galveston, TX 9 Jul 1955 Marion Ashby Weede
2. MCDANIEL, George Edward Jr. b. Hill Co. TX 22 May 1893 d. Galveston, TX 5 Jul 1951 m. Beaumont, TX 3 Jun 1927
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4. MCDANIEL, George Edward b. Itawamba Co. MS 11 Oct 1863 d. Arlington, TX 27 Nov 1953 m. Hill Co. TX 30 Nov 1886;
8. MCDANIEL, John Marion b. DeKalb Co. GA 11 Feb 1836 d. Hill Co. TX 4 Jan 1922 m. Carroll Co. GA 16 Aug 1857;
16. MCDANIEL, William TERRY b. SC 19 Jan 1811 d. Itawamba Co. MS 19 Oct 1884 m. GA? 3 Jul 1833;
32. MCDANIEL, John b. ?? d. ?? m. SC? ca. 1804 33. TERRY, Sarah Ira b. SC 17 Jan 1788 d. Carroll Co. GA 1864.
66. TERRY, Henry b. ?? d. ?? m. Prince Edward Co. VA 12 Sep 1785; 67. BALDWIN, Mary Ann d. bf 1790 SC? dau of Thomas Baldwin.
I am not having much luck on my TERRY ancestors.Henry TERRY and Mary Ann Baldwin had a daughter Nancy Bibb TERRY, who was born in VA ca. 1786 or 1787. Next was Sara Ira TERRY who was b. in SC 1788. I have a photo of her tombstone. I have heard there was a third child, Henry TERRY Jr., but I have no proof of this. Henry TERRY Sr. apparently died prior to 1790. His daughter, Sarah TERRY married John McDaniel and his daughter, Nancy McDaniel married Phillip McDaniel, the brother of John McDaniel. Wish I could find more proof of this line re: Henry Terry's parents.
250385 TERRY DOWELL BLONSHINE
I have made slight progress during the year [1984] in my search, finally locating Strode's Station of early Kentucky, at or near which my ancestors located about 1780. Hope to give more time to the search in 1985. Robert W. TERRY, 4900 Springdale Rd., Cincinnati OH 45239. [Note: Bob is descends from John TERRY early of Cincinnati, OH. Several of John's descendants removed to Davies Co. MO. Juanita Dowell, Rt. 3, Box 75, Strafford MO 65757 and Mrs. Arta Blonshine 7706 Maxwell Dr., Boise ID 83704 are also connected with this line and have solid information on the family.--Editor.]
260385 TERRY REEVE ROGERS MOORE
Mayflower Families Through Five Generations was published in 1983. It adds new information and confusion for TERRY researchers. They show Mary TERRY who married James Reeve ( -1698), as being descended from Thomas Rogers of
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the Mayflower, via John Rogers, and Ann Rogers. Ann Rogers being the wife of Thomas TERRY Freetown, MA. Could this Thomas TERRY be the son of Thomas TERRY (1607-1672) of Southold, LI? The will of Thomas TERRY of Southold refers to " my daughter Mary Reeve", could he have been referring to a granddaughter as daughter? Any help with the above problems will be appreciated. Phillip J. Moore, 221 East North St., Owosso MI 48867.
270385 TERRY NOBLES
My grandfather TERRY was born in MS. I was born in Wood Co. TX 1906. May TERRY Nobles, 611 Warren St., Mesquite TX 75149
280385 TERRY CARTER
Recently finished a master's degree, and was all tied up with that for the past several years. Hope to actively get back to research on some of the SC TERRY Families in 1985. Will share what I find. Enjoy the publication. Keep up the good work! Alice L. Carter, P. O. Box 121, Waxhaw NC 28173. [Congrats!!--The editor.]
290385 TERRY THOMSON THOMPSON WISDOM SMITH MATTINGLY DEMPSEY SUMMERS HANNA
I am descended from:
Richard and Ann Thomson (Thompson) of Natchez Dist. - 1767; Sarah Thompson b. 1769 m. Solomon Hiram Wisdom; Margaret Wisdom m. John Smith; John N. Smith m. Margaret Mattingly Charles D. Smith m. Lula Mattingly; Russell Dempsey Smith (My parents) m. Frankie Summers. A grandaughter (Nannie Roberts) of John N. and Margaret Smith married Mark Ashby TERRY. I have "Natchez Court Records" and "The Order of the first families of MS"--and noticed that a John Smith was a witness to the Will of John TERRY. I don't know if it was my John or not. So far, we have found nothing about him--except he was in Natchez & m. Margaret Wisdom & they moved to W. Feliciana Parish LA. Margaret & her father had inherited a plantation from William Cook (can't find if he was a relative or not). I would like to order your book "MS TERRY Records." Mary Owen Hanna, 1007 Hereford Street, College Station TX 77840.
300385 TERRY ROBERTSON
My TERRY ancestors were living in Leake Co. MS 1850-1860 before moving to Wood county, TX. Sally A. Robertson, P. O. Box 211, Harrah OK 73045.
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310385 TERRY HALLUM FEW GASTON
As you probably remember, we briefly corresponded on the Gaston family of Chester Co. SC a year or so ago. In the meantime, I have married, and my husband's mother was a TERRY. We would, therefore, like to purchase a copy of your MS TERRY Records. Sarah Few Hallum, Box 592, Calhoun City MS 38916.
320385 TERRY BAGLEY?
Please send me the 1880 Soundex for Texas TERRY Families...I do have a book on Terry's compiled by Beatrice Bagley. Also we would like to find out about the TERRY Family Reunion so that we may attend it next year....Our TERRY family is located all around the East Texas area. Barbara TERRY 811 Kickapoo, Jacksonville TX 75766.
330385 TERRY KELLOGG BELDING NOBLE CALLENDER BUSH GIBBS WOOD SHANNON DALY WALLACE CARR HALE
Terry Line of Jeff L. Carr 8306 Republic, San Antonio TX 78216.
1. CARR, Jeff Lyn b. Argentia, Nfld, CAN m. 1974 Linda Sue Hale.
2. CARR, Wayne Allen b. Burdett, KS 1930 m. 1949; 3. DALY, Marilyn Margaret . Kansas City, MO 1930.
6. DALY, John Neblett b. Clarksville, TN 1893 d. Pratt KS 1969 m. 1919; 7. WALLACE, Jennie Naomi b. Medapolis, IA 1896 d. Pratt KS 1969.
12. DALY, Samuel Richard b. Clarksville TN 1857 d. Brazos Co. TX 1895 m. 1887; 13. GIBBS, Gazzelle b. Clarksville, TN 1861 d. Cherryvale, KS 1947.
26. GIBBS, Abijah Bush b. Troy, NY 1830 d. Clarksville TN 1890 m. 1854; 27. SHANNON, Evaline Margaret b. Clarksville, TN 1832 d. Gage, OK 1916.
52. GIBBS, Theodore H. b. Troy, NY 1805 d. ?? m. ?? 53. WOOD, Nancy b. 1806 d. ??
104. GIBBS, Samuel E. b. Canaan, NY d. Troy, NY 1863 m. ??; 105. BUSH, Lydia b. Sheffield, MA 1783 d. Renslau Co.
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NY 1840.
210. BUSH, Abijah b. Sheffield, MA 1755 d. Renslau Co. NY 1845 m. 1780; 211. CALLENDER, Mary b. Berkshire Co. MA d. Renslau Co. NY 1846.
422. CALLENDER, Joseph b. Sheffield?, MA d. ?? m. 1759; 423. KELLOGG, Mercy/Marcy b. Sheffield, MA 1740 d. ??
846. KELLOGG, Daniel b. Sheffield?, MA d. Westfield, MA 1756 m. 1731; 847. NOBLE, Hannah b. Sheffield, MA d. ??
1692. KELLOGG, Stephen b. Sheffield, MA 1668 d. Westfield, MA 1722 m. 1695; 1693. BELDING, Lydia b. CT 1675 d. CT 1759.
3384. KELLOGG, Joseph b. Essex Co. ENG 1626 d. Hampshire Co. MA 1708 m. 1667; 3385. TERRY, Abigail b. Hartford Co. CT 1646 d. Hampshire Co. MA 1726.
6760. TERRY, Stephen b. 1608 Stockton, Essex Co. ENG d. ?? m. ??;
Is there any information on Stephen TERRY who lived in Hartford CT. in the 1600's. See my information above for what I have on him. Sources: "Kelloggs of the Old World and the New"; "Genealogical Dictionary of New England", Vol. 4, Page 269; "New England Historical and Genealogical Register", Vol 14, page 126; "Colonial Families of the United States", page 337. It is more on the Kelloggs than the Terry's.
330385 TERRY MORROW HENRY HARDEE BAREFIELD PRIDDY GIDEON ANDERSON
Terry Line of Lelia (TERRY) Morrow 1536 Webster St., New Orleans LA 70118
1. TERRY, Lelia Henry b. Laurel, MS 8 Jul 1917 m. Laurel, MS 8 Jul 1917 Robert Prosser Morrow Jr. MD.
2. TERRY, Thomas Boswell b. Meridian, MS 4 May 1895 d. Clearwater, FL 9 Aug 1966 m. Laurel, MS 4 Mar 1915; 3. HENRY, Lelia Gotseelig b. Starkville, MS 12 Jan 1894 d. 26 Dec 1982.
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4. TERRY, Charles David b. Meridian, MS 12 Jul 1869 d. Laurel, MS 9 Mar 1930 m. Meridian, MS 12 Feb 1891; 5. HARDEE, Bessie Mischa b. Bolton, MS 12 Dec 1876 d. Laurel, MS 11 Nov 1953.
8. TERRY, Thomas Jefferson b. Kemper Co. MS 6 Nov 1833 d. Meridian, MS 1 Oct 1879 m. 1864; 9. BARFIELD, Mary Elizabeth b. MS 16 Jan 1838.
16. TERRY, James "Gideon" b. NC26 Nov 1799 d. Kemper Co. MS 16 Sep 1889 m. Limestone Co. AL 21 Dec 1824; 17. PRIDDY, Celia b. TN 7 Dec 1806 d. Kemper Co. MS 10 Aug 1867.
32. TERRY, William b. SC 1761 d. ?? m. Sep 1787 33. GIDEON, Mary Elizabeth b. GA 1767 d. ??
* Desperately need Will for Thomas Jefferson TERRY, who died Oct 1, 1879 in Meridian, MS.
Sources:
William TERRY served in Revolution under Gen. Anderson and lived in Abbeville Co. SC at the time. Book U-W, page 9, Stubb Entries to Indents edited by A. S. Sally and published by the S.C. Historical Commission. Wm. TERRY paid for military duty as Private since the reduction in Charleston.
Anderson Bible Records; Thomas TERRY m. Mary TERRY.
Part of the information came from "Upper SC Families" by Sara Schrin Article published in Greenville News, SC March 3, 1940.
[Editor's Note: As a point of information the editor would like to see some primary evidence that James Gideon TERRY is the son of William TERRY; also some primary evidence indicating Mary Elizabeth Gideon is the wife of William TERRY. My interest stems from my research in SC. While Thomas TERRY is mentioned in the Anderson Bible Record excerpts I have seen it seems to me that this is a reference to Thomas TERRY and Mary McDowell of Greenville-Laurens Counties, SC since the Anderson-Terry connection in that area is proven by legal documents. The other possibility could be the Thomas TERRY of Wilkes Co. GA? Is there more to the stubb indent for William TERRY than I have seen? It mentions no relationships as far as I can tell.]
340385 TERRY BLACKARD THORNTON
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I do not know my grandfather's parents names. I believe he was born around Clarksville, TX and had a brother named Roland. I know this is very little to go on. Researching Ira Luke TERRY b. 21 Sep 1877 d. 24 Jul 1941 m. Mattie Thornton b. 22 Mar 188 d. 1 May 1960. Mrs. Otis D. Blackard, 4736 Dickens Dr., Baton Rouge LA 70812.
350385 TERRY SANBORN SAMS
Would you have any ideas about the pattern the Terry's took when migrating to the different states? My husbands Terry's first went to OH or IL. On his grandfather's death certificate it gives OH where Don P.n TERRY was born; he d. in NE. Don was b. 13 Nov 1850 however, the informant Chas. TERRY his son did not know who grandfather Terry's father was. Grandfather TERRY m. Annabell Sanborn or Sams. On her death cert. it gives her father as John L. Sams. Annabell was b.l 24 Sep 1854 d. 13 Jan 1913. Any ideas you can give me will be greatly appreciated. We are also looking for Edgar Riley TERRY, who would be dead by now and was last seen in 1937. We are trying to find his place of burial. Dorothy & Edgar Donald TERRY, 2584 Columbia Blvd, Columbia blv., St. Helens OR 97051.
360385 TERRY COUCH BIBB KEY BALDWIN
Henry TERRY died in Pittsylvania Co. VA 1783/4, wife Marget. Children: Thomas, Barton, Charles, Henry, Patience and Sarah. What happened to Henry TERRY Jr.? Did he marry Mary Ann Baldwin in Prince Edward Co. in 1785? If not, who was the father of Henry TERRY (m. M. A. Baldwin). In The Bibb Family in America by Charles W. Bibb, 1941, he states that Nancy, dau. of William Bibb (1665-1744) married Barton Key (not documented). Was Marget, wife of Henry TERRY (d. 18783/4) a Key? Elaine Couch, 6848 Sarah St., Temperance, MI 48182.
370385 TERRY
I saw your ad in the New Orleans paper Oct 21 and since so many of my husbands people went to Texas, I would like some information abut them if you will tell me how to get it. My husband, who died in 1978 was an M.D. here for nearly 50 years. We have two sons who are physicians and grandchildren interested in their families history. Mrs. J. Fred TERRY, 548 E. Broad St., Cookeville TN 38501.
380385 TERRY BINGHAM BROWN
Please send copy of TERRY Family in MS; my wife's great-
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grandfather, Robert Leroy Bingham, was married to Catherin TERRY. K. P. Brown M. D., Box 649, Jeanerette LA 70544.
390385 TERRY COOPER
The most important thing I want to tell you is my zip has changed from 92343 to 92344. I would hate to miss an issue of the TFH just because of the wrong zip. Robert TERRY from Cincinnati OH is a distant cousin and his 5th great grandfather William TERRY and my 5th great grandfather Robert TERRY were brothers. The other brother Rueben? went south, while mine stayed in OH or came west first to MO then to CO. I'm still interested in the Indian strain also. My aunt Ollie TERRY told me when I was half grown that we were part Indian. She had almost Black eyes and wore her hair straight back in a roll. Has anyone told or asked about the President of Peru whose name is TERRY? Thankyou for listening. Rosanna Cooper, 25830 7th St., Hemet CA 92344.
400385 TERRY BROWN LANDERS BISHOP WALSER
Terry Line of Rhoena Frances (Brown) Landers 18611 East Truman Rd., Indpendence MO 64056
1. BROWN, Rhoena Frances b. Kiowa Co. KS 3 Dec 1917 m. Columbia, SC 21 Oct 1944 Paul M. Landers.
2. BROWN, Benjamin F. b. Barton Co. KS 25 Dec 1891 d. 2 Apr 1966 m. Barton Co. KS 30 May 1913; 3. BISHOP, Elsie Isetti b. St. Clair Co. MO 11 Jun 1897.
6. BISHOP, Jeremiah b. Dallas Co. MO 22 Oct 1860 d. Kansas City, MO 31 May 1949 m. ?? 7. TERRY, Martha Agnes b. St. Clair Co. MO 14 Feb 1865 d. 16 Mar 1908 St. Clair Co. MO.
14. TERRY, Thomas b. King William Co. VA 25 Dec 1817 d. 1911 m. 13 May 1847 Cole Co. MO 15. WALSER, Mary Jane b. Oct 1830 d. aft. 1900
28. TERRY, James b. King William Co. VA 1778 d. King William Co. VA ?? m. 1797 29. _____, Nancy P. b. VA
410385 TERRY FUSSELL
Can somebody help me? I am trying to find the parents of Kebble or Keeble TERRY. He is supposed to have been b. in GA. Novita Beaman Fussell, P. O. Box 279, Oakhurst TX 77359.
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420385 TERRY SMITH HICKS NICKS HARRISON LOVE GOODWIN CHEATHAM PHILYOU PETTUS BARNES HALEY HULSEY TANNER BEAN GRAY SMITH HOBBS
TERRY GENEALOGY
TERRY, ______ _____, Nancy b. 1770
1. TERRY, _____ m. bf. 1814 Martha ______ 2. TERRY, Henderson b. NC m. Sarah Smith. 3. TERRY, Elisha 4. TERRY, William C. b. TN m. 25 Nov 1830 Nancy TERRY. 5. TERRY, Nancy m. Joseph Hicks or Nicks. 6. TERRY, George m. 16 Jan 1833 Jackoline Harrison. 7. TERRY, Joseph b. TN/NC 1806/07 d. 18 Sep 1881 bur. Old TERRY Cemetery Laurence Co. AL m. 17 Sep 1832 Rebecca Love b. 1817
Children of Joseph TERRY and Rebecca Love:
1. TERRY, Mary b. AL 1834 m. 23 Apr 1867 Henry Goodwin. 2. TERRY, John William b. AL 1833 m. 17 Sep 1859 Francis Camelia Cheatham. 3. TERRY, Henderson b. AL 1842 m. Sarah A. Philyou. 4. TERRY, Stephen b. 1 Jan 1844 m. 3 May 1865 Sarah Elliott Goodwin, bur. Old Liberty Cemetery. 5. TERRY, Joseph b. AL 1848 d. Hugo, OK 7 Sep 1905 m. 23 Dec 1869 Lucinda Pettus, bur. Old Liberty Cemetery. 6. TERRY, Roland b. AL 1850 d. age 9. 7. TERRY, James b. AL 1853 m. Jenny Norwood. 8. TERRY, Nancy b. 1855 d. AL 1885 m. 30 Dec 1871 John TERRY. 9. TERRY, Thomas b. AL 1858 m. Chessie Barnes bur TERRY Cemetery. 10. TERRY, Elizabeth b. AL 1862 m. 4 Jul 1885 John TERRY, bur TERRY Cemetery.
Reference: Laurence Co. AL Marriage Records.
Children of Joseph TERRY and Lucinda Pettus:
1. TERRY, Lulu Belle b. Moulton, AL 16 Sep 1871 d. Sioux Falls, SD May 1945. 2. TERRY, Rebecca Jane b. 9 Dec 1872 d. 1905 m. 25 Dec 1890 William N. Haley. 3. TERRY, Johanna b. 1874
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4. TERRY, Calvin b. 1877 5. TERRY, Thomas b. 1878 6. TERRY, Edward or Edmund b. ?? m. (1) 1903 Martha Hulsey m. (2) 1914 Belle Tanner. 7. TERRY, William Martin b. 22 Aug 1885 d. Sioux Falls, SD 1950? m. ?? 8. TERRY, Lucy b. ?? m. Red River Co. TX 1919 Thomas Gray. 9. TERRY, Lillian b. ?? m. 16 Mar 1919 Jessie Bean.
Sources: 1830-1840-1850-1860 Lawrence Co. AL Census. Great granddaughter Vashti Smith. Name and address of person who prepared this sheet: Information from Helen Hobbs, 409 Memorial Dr., Abingdon IL 61410 via Ima Zyeks Adcox, 1401 W. Cedar, El Dorado AR 71730. (See also 190385 this issue.) I have had this information for several years so I don't know whether it is current.
430385 TERRY CLARK REINS NORWOOD CRUTCHFIELD WHITEHEAD MOON
Terry Line of Jack R. TERRY 103 James River Road, Kimberling City MO 65686
1. TERRY, Jack R.
2. TERRY, Gifford C. b. Amo, IN 12 Oct 1895 d. Dixon, IL 5 May 1984 m. 11 Mar 1922. 3. REINS, Romana Lillis
4. TERRY, William Dolphus b. Chatham Co. NC 11 Feb 1859 d. Rantoul, IL 8 May 1909 m. 4 Mar 1885. 5. CLARK, Rhodusky b. Fayette Co. NC 25 Dec 1869 d. Virginia, MO 20 Mar 1918.
8. TERRY, William Henry b. Chatham Co. NC 13 Jun 1828 d. Chatham Co. NC 27 Mar 1878 m. 21 Oct 1847. 9. NORWOOD, Jemima b. 18 Sep 1829 d. Chatham Co. NC 10 Jul 1918.
16. TERRY, John W. b. 3 Feb 1796 d. Snow Camp, NC 14 Mar 1884 m. ?? 17. CRUTCHFIELD, Sarah b. 25 Feb 1802 d. Snow Camp, NC 31 Dec 1862.
32. TERRY, James b. bf. 1755 d. 14 Apr 1834 m. 33. WHITEHEAD, Hanna b. ?? d. ??
I am enclosing a 5 generation sheet for my father, showing his North Carolina TERRY ancestors. He did a lot of family genealogy while he was living and I am taking over for him, but have hit a wall at James TERRY, 1755. I am wondering
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if you have any information on this particular TERRY branch. I would appreciate any help you can give me. [Editor's note: The work that Jack R. TERRY is refers to is: Genealogy of the James TERRY 1701 Branch of the Virginia-North Carolina TERRY Family Tree: Compiled by Maude TERRY Moon, Silas City, NC and Gifford Clark TERRY, Palo, IL printed in 1964 by James William TERRY of Sandwich, IL.]
440385 TERRY GOODMAN NOBLE JONES WILSON
Mary TERRY no birth date or place, married Richard Goodman, no information known. Mary died before 29 Mar 1693 at Deerfield, Franklin Co. MA. They had a dau. Mary Goodman b. 5 Nov 1665, who married John Noble, Sr. had a son, David Noble b. 25 Jan 1696, etc. on Noble line. Does anyone have any information on the parents of Mary TERRY who married Richard Goodman. Carol (Jones) Wilson, Rt. 1, Box 139, Mason WI 54856.
450385 TERRY DICKINSON HARGER I had a nice letter from Carol Dickinson 4100 O'Malley, Anchorage AK 99507 with info on MI Terrys. I hope to do some research for her as soon as I can travel to Pontiac on a weekday. [I teach school.] I am researching Elvie TERRY, dau. of Jacob and Rachel TERRY. Helen E. Harger, 614 North Dexter Dr., Lansing MI 48910.
460385 TERRY GAULDING FLYNT
To date I am still searching for parents of John Thomas TERRY (1800-1855) and his wife, Julia Gaulding (1807-1863). The TFH is great, & naturally, I keep hoping someone can help me. Gui Flynt, 7865 Can. Hwy #53, Amarillo, TX 79110.
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Terry Line of Mary Sue Inman RFD #3, Box 36 Chillicothe MO 64601
1. TERRY, Mary Sue b. Grundy Co. MO 3 Oct 1928 m. Liv. Co. MO 12 Jun 1949 Herman Dale Inman.
2. TERRY, Webster b. Grundy Co. MO 18 Feb 1906 m. Grundy Co. MO 10 May 1924. 3. BREWER, Myrtle Leona b. Grundy Co. MO 9 May 1908
4. TERRY, Hugh Barnard b. Maries Co. MO 12 Oct 1875 d. Grundy Co. MO 21 May 1977 m. Grundy Co. MO 27 Feb 1901. 5. BREIGEL, Anna Mary b. Grundy Co. MO 18 Oct 1876 d. Grundy Co. MO 26 Oct 1942.
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8. TERRY, John William b. Rutland Co. VT 12 May 1826 d. Grundy Co. MO 27 Dec 1915 m. Peoria Co. IL 13 Jun 1853. 9. COOPER, Christina Goodrich b. OH 19 Feb 1835 d. Grundy Co. MO 12 Aug 1917.
16. TERRY, David b. Rutland Co. VT 1783/85 d. Minonk, IL 1871 m. Rutland Co. VT 25 May 1823. 17. CHATTERTON, Sallie b. Mt. Holly, VT 8 Dec 1799 d. Ft. Scott, KS 26 Oct 1882.
32. TERRY, David b. 1750? d. Rutland Co. VT 1815 m. ?? 33. _____, Johanna [Children: Gresham, Parshel, Johanna, Mary, Elizabeth, David.]
64. TERRY, Samuell b. 1703 d. 1759 m. 30 Jan 1734/35 65. CHAPIN, Sarah b. 18 Feb 1707 d. 25 Jan 1773.
128. TERRY, Thomas b. Springfield, MA 6 Mar 1664/65 d. 25 Jan 1773 m. Springfield, MA 21 Apr 1687 129. COOLEY, Mary?
356. TERRY, Samuell b. Barnet, ENG 1633/34 d. Springfield, MA 1730/31 m. 3 Jan 1660. 357. LOBDELL, Ann b. Hereford, ENG 1634/35 d. Springfield, MA? 16 May 1684.
Query: Need early 1700's record of birth & marriage of Samuel TERRY & Sarah Chapin & birth & marriage record of son David, possibly 1750's. David m. Johanna, according to Rutland Co. VT Will of 1809. Will lists children: Gresham, Parshall, Johanna (Willman), Mary (Mishell?), Elizabeth (Moore) and David (m. Sallie Chatterton). Need last name and birth record of Johanna. I am working on my Colonial Dames papers on the TERRY family and if someone can tell me where to find these records I will be grateful.
480385 TERRY HARRIS VIPPERMAN MCGRADY PENDLETON SEIGLER
I was glad to see the Bible record of my ancestor, Joseph Terry in the Sep 1984 TFH, page 120. I have a Xerox copy from the Bible and would like to make a couple of corrections.
To begin "Chesterfield Co. Va." as appears after Joseph and Thomas Terry's birth date does not appear in the Bible record. However, it is in Joseph Terry's Rev. War pension application, making it true fact.
On page 121--first line: James E. Terry should be Samuel
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E. Terry.
Second line: May Delpric'e should be Mary Delphia.
Seventh line: Edrea Ruth should be Edrie Ruth.
Twelfth line: (H. B Gerries) should be (H. B. Terries)
On page 122--first line: Elizabeth Harris should be Elizabeth B. Harris.
Second line: E. Harris should be E. B. Harris.
Line 17: James M. Viperman should be James M. Vipperman.
Line 18: Ruth McGrady Terry was born Oct 19, 1876.
Page 123--Line 4: Delshia should be Delphia.
Oops! I missed one: Page 122, 4th line of marriages-- William M. Terry and Jane Pendleton were married Jan 18th 1867 should be 1857. (William died 1862--see page 121.) When I have time, I will do a little more searching in the land of my ancestors. If I learn anything new. I'll send it along. Sincerely, Vera B. Seigler. Please note new address: Rt. 1, Box 201, Meadows of Dan VA 24120.
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At the present time I do have a 300 baud modem, but no private line. Please write or call as I soon hope to be up and running as soon as I get a private line. I am starting very small and would appreciate donations to get the bulletin board off the ground. I have no idea concerning the cost involved but do need a faster modem, more memory and a hard disk so it can run unattended. I will put all the TERRY data on disks to share with members only. It will have a directory of items and you will be assigned an electronic mailbox. You will be able to leave a message as to what you want me to put in the computer for down-loading. [That is the best I can do now for now.] Please practice locally before you call long distance. It's cheaper -- The Editor.
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