Robert R Looney Sr. (Luney/Luna)
In about 1724, Robert and Elizabeth Looney came to America from the Isle of Man, Great Britain, with their family, settling first in Philadelphia, PA and later in colonial Maryland. Soon thereafter they moved west to the new frontier and settled in Augusta County, Virginia on the James River. There on Looney Creek, Robert and Elizabeth raised their family, established the first ferry crossing of the James River, built a mill, grew crops and raised livestock. Due to the constant conflict between France and England, as well as the threat of Indian attack, a fort was ordered built in 1755 around the Looney home site. This fort was named Fort Looney and was at the junction of Looney Creek and the James River. This fort was part of a series of forts ordered built along the frontier to protect settlers and to keep the French from claiming the territory. Fort Looney was visited in 1756 by Col. George Washington, future first president of the United States.
The Looney sons were frontiersmen and pioneers. Some fought and died with the British against the French and Indians. Some were killed by Indians during frequent frontier raids on settlers while others helped to explore and expand the frontier boundaries first into southwestern Virginia and eventually into Tennessee Indian Territory. The Looney sons and grandsons fought against the British in the War of Independence.QUARTERLY BULLETIN OF THE ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA, VOL 26, NO. 2, DECEMBER, 1971
THE LIPES SITE
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VIRGINIAHoward A. MacCord, Sr.
The Lipes Site (44, S0.1) lies on the right (south) bank of the James River, just west of the mouth of Looney Mill Creek, 15 miles west of the town of Buchanan, Virginia, and .4 miles east of the crossing of the James River by Interstate Highway 81. The site is about 25 feet above normal river stage and has rarely been flooded. Probably in prehistoric times, it did not flood at all. The site is owned by the Lipes family, to whom we are indebted for the privilege of making the present story of the site. We are also obligated to Mr. Stuart B. Carter of Buchanan for bring the site to our attention, for helping make arrangements for the work, for help in the actual field-work, and for his hospitality to several of us during the time we worked at the site.
The site has been known to the archaeological world for many years. A letter in the files of the Valentine museum of Richmond, from a Mr. Charles L. Wilson, dated 9 July, 1903, reports the findings of burials on a point where Looney's Creek enters the James River. He reports that many burial's were found and not removed, and that the site yields pottery, axes, ect. The burials were found about 1892 when an ice house was excavated on the site. In addition, many local collectors of Indian relics have found the site a productive place to search after each plowing. About 1966, Mr. Stuart Carter (with permission of Mrs. Lipes) tested a spot near the river bank and found a deep refuse-filled pit, which he excavated. The materials found in this test are included in the analysis of the cultural materials found in the current work.
A farm road perpendicular to the river leads from the high ground south of the river valley to the river bank at the western edge of the site. A corresponding road leads north from the north bank of the river. The river between the two ends of the road is still and deep, and here was the only suitable place for miles for ferrying across the river. The present farm roads are the survivors of the "Carolina Road" along which so many pioneers moved during the mid-18th Century, and the ferry is the well-known Looney's Ferry.
Because of the ideal topography of the site and its proximity to the road and ferry site, it was almost inevitable that the site would have been settled at an early date. While the earliest history of the site is unknown, it is certain that on July 30, 1742, Mr. Robert Looney patented the site. Presumably, he also kept a tavern for lodging and feeding the travelers using his ferry and the Carolina Road.
With the growing threat of Indian attacks in 1754-55, Looney was obliged to fortify his homestead. He probably had enough men (he had 5 grown sons) at the tavern-ferry to run the fort for routine guard duty, and he could count on neighbors and travelers to augment this force if an attack came. The fort was already in existence in 1755 and was called Fort Looney. Apparently the fort was never attacked, possibly because it was too strong. In 1758 the fort at Looney's ferry was renamed Fort Faquier in honor of the newly arrived Governor of the Colony. The subsequent history of the fort is uncertain. We know that Robert Looney died in 1769, and one son (Absalom) pioneered into Tazwell County (Stoner, 1962). Looney's house continued to stand, with additions and changes until about 1914, when it was torn down. A solitary pear tree still stands as an indicator that the site was formerly a homestead. In addition, there are people in the neighborhood who can remember the house. The site is now a plowed field, and such debris from more than 175 years of occupation still litters the ground. Where the house formerly stood, the soil is filled with bricks and stones from the old foundations.
Migrated from the Isle of Man in 1730, to Virginia, settled on Looney Creek which flows into the James river.
Estate of David Looney, 10 Sept. 1814, Sullivan Co., TN
Knox Co., TN, Will Book 4, dated Aug 2, 1823, Moses Looney Will
Samuel Looney lived close to brother Moses Looney in Knox Co., TN
Annals of Southwest Virginia 1769-1800, By Lewis Preston Summers, Vol. 1, in two parts-Part 11, Botetourt Co., Wills 1770-73
A list of Early Marriages in Botetourt Co., VA (1769-1800), From Court Records.
In 1735 the Family of Robert Looney was one of seventy that entered the Quaker Colony of Virginia, with Alexander Ross and Morgan Bryan of the Providence of Pennsylvania. The colony bought 100,000 acres of land near Winchester, Virginia. Among the purchasers listed is Robert Looney. He also received a patent dated November 12, 1735 from the Crown, George the 2nd, for 294 acres on the south bank of the Cohongoronta, upper Potomac River, near the Samuel Owens plantation. He received a grant of 250 acres on the James River and on "Lunie s" Mill Creek, 400 acres on "Lunie s" Mill Creek on July 30, 1742. Robert purchased a large tract of land in Botetourt County on the upper James River, across the river from Buchanan, Virginia, a tract well over 1500 acres.
HOPEWELL FRIENDS HISTORY 1734-1934 Frederick County, Virginia
Chapter II The Fathers of the Colony.
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Robert Luna, 294 acres, on the south bank of the Potomac River. On June 13, 1766, Robert Looney signed a power of attorney empowering James Jack of Frederick County to sell for him a certain tract of 294 acres described as patent land granted him November 12, 1735, by authority of an order in council made to Alexander Ross and Morgan Bryan. It is stated in this instrument that Robert Looney was then a resident of Augusta County, Virginia. Witnesses, Wm. Thompson, David Looney, Thomas Jefferson, Peter Hogg, G. Jones. On November 4, 1766, Robert Looney of Augusta County, by his attorney James Jack, sold to Jeremiah Jack of Frederick County this same 294 acres. The property is described as being on the Potomac River and adjoining Samuel Owens.
In 1742 appeared on the muster roll of Augusta County, Virginia along with brothers Thomas, Robert, Jr., and Daniel.
Supposedly on Sept 9, 1776, Adam enlisted in the 5th South Carolina Regiment (Adjutant General's office in Washington). This would pretty neat trick as Adam died on July 4, 1770.
In 1783, Absalom Looney went to survey lands in the Cumberland District, Wilderness, of Tennessee which were to be set aside for soldiers of the Continental line and others.
Absalom discovered Abb's Valley in the Blue Stone area of Virginia, and settled there in the Valley between 1751-1753.
March 17, 1756: John, along with Robert Rowland was security when his sister-in-law Margaret (Rhea) Looney, administered the estate of her deceased husband, Robert Looney, Jr.. On October 11, 1759 by the terms of an agreement recorded in May 1756 between Robert and some of his sons, John was to received the horses, except 2, and 1/3 of the cows, except 3.
September 27, 1767: John purchased from his brother Adam, the 271 acres known as the Meadow Run or Bryan's Creek tract which Adam had bought from Col. James Patton in 1752.
A Brief History of the Looney Family
By: Sam Varney, Jr.
Hannibal Compton once wrote: Looneys, Looney everywhere but not one of them fit to eat! While the eating part may be questionable, Looneys abound.
There have been many families who have played a major part in the settling and development of Buchanan County, but no family has played any greater part than the Looneys. They have been involved in every aspect of our county history, even before it was called Buchanan. They were one of the first families to settle here, and most everyone born in Buchanan is kin to the Looneys, either by blood or by marriage.
The Looney family of Buchanan has produced preachers, doctors, farmers, politicians, businessmen, mine operators-all who have played their part in bringing this fine county to its present status.
It all began shortly before 1700 on the Isle of Man between England and Ireland. Robert Looney was born there, and after growing to manhood, he and his wife Elizabeth, set sail for the colonies, settling first in Pennsylvania around 1730. Around 1735, he moved his family to Virginia, settling in what is now Botetourte County on the south fork of the James River.
Robert Looney built a mill, ran a ferry on the James River, raised cattle and horses on a large farm, in addition to developing large orchards. He died there in 1770.
Ten sons were born into this family. Some on the Isle of Man and the others were born in the colonies. Their names are as follows: Thomas; Robert, Jr.; Daniel; Adam; Samuel; Absalom; John; Peter; David; and Joseph. (Note the Biblical names with the exception of Robert, Jr.) Of these ten sons we will concern ourselves with just one--John.
John Looney was born around 1732 in Pennsylvania (?). He was married to Esther "Hettie" Renfro, daughter of Stephen Renfro, a pioneer settler in the colony of Virginia. Hettie Renfro Looney is credited to be the first white female born west of the James River in Virginia.
John, Jr. was born in 1784, and Robert was born in 1787. John married Elizabeth Walker in 1804 and settled in Botetourte County. They had four children: Joseph, John, Sarah, and William. Joseph and John, also known as John "Jackie", are the two that settled in Buchanan County.
Robert Looney was married in 1809 to Katherine Stover, descendant of early German settlers in the colonies. This marriage produced several Looneys.
Robert and his family left Botetourte County in 1818 and settled in then Russell County, Virginia, now Vansant, Buchanan County, Virginia. Their home is said to have been located on the river bank near Vansant Elementary School.
Meanwhile, Robert's brother John, Jr. had died in 1814. It is thought that he had died from wounds suffered in the War of 1812. His widow, Elizabeth, was married a second time in 1817 to William Reynolds. The step-father is said to have been very cruel to his step-children. Finally Joseph, then 18, and John "Jackie, 16, could take it no longer. In 1823 they ran away from home. Traveling westward through the mountains and wilds of unsettled territory, they arrived at their Uncle Robert's home on the banks of the Louisa River, now Levisa.
Robert later left this area in 1830 and resettled in Roane County, Virginia, now West Virginia, after the act of Congress in 1863 which formed the new state.
Joseph Looney remained in the Vansant area and his brother John "Jackie" settled at Looney's Creek below Grundy.
Joseph was married three times. His first wife was Ruthie Shortridge. Their three children were: Elizabeth, Joseph, Jr, and John (probably named after John at Looney's Creek.) His second wife was Mary "Polly" Looney, daughter of Uncle Robert and a first cousin of Joseph. Their nine children were: William; Henry; Mathias (my great grandfather);Malinda; Catherine; Sally; Robert; Daniel; and Emaline. Mary "Polly" Looney was born November 23, 1810 and married Joseph on June 7, 1829, and died March 30, 1852. She is buried in the Dry Fork Cemetery on Big Prather Creek.
Joseph then married Malissa Shortridge on November 3, 1853. Malissa or Lisa, was born May 12, 1831, and died August 1, 1892. This union resulted in 10 children, making a total of 22 children for Joseph and his three wives. These children were: James; Robert Silket or "Silk"; Polly, probably named for Joseph's second wife; Nancy; Miles Harvey, the doctor from Deskins who also sired 14 Looneys; Mary Jane; Perline; Lydia Margaret; David and Caroline.
Joseph Looney himself played a major part in the development of the county and was also involved in caring for Confederate soldiers and their wives during the Civil War. His children and grandchildren married into several other families in the county---Hagy Ratliff, Shortridge, Hobson, Yates, VanDyke, Stiltner to name just a few.
Joseph Looney was born March 1, 1805 and died December 10. 1884. He is buried at Dry Fork between Polly and Lisa.
John "Jackie" Looney, who settled at now Looney's Creek, was born March 1, 1807, and died June 16, 1896. He was married to Sinthia Stiltner on February 1, 1826. Sinthia was born around 1810 and died around 1889. This marriage produced 9 Looneys: Joseph(probably named after Joseph at Vansant); Sarah; Catherine; John; Elizabeth; Mary; Louisa Jane; William Henry and Daniel Robert.
Elizabeth, daughter of John and Sinthia, was married to Henry, son of Joseph and Polly on January 20, 1853. They had 10 children: Joseph B.; Mary (Polly); Josephine; Elbert; Didema; Mathias A.; Cynthia Eve; John; Burdine and Adolphus.
This then brings the family tree up to the late part of 1800. From this point, it would be nearly impossible to list all the Looneys produced by the different marriages. Those who are Looneys, or kin to the Looneys, can now trace their part of the family tree easily enough.
A few of the Looneys who have contributed to the development and advancement of Buchanan County are as follows: Joseph and John Looney, pioneer settlers; Doctor Miles Harvey Looney, one of the first doctors in the county; John A. (Little Johnnie) Looney, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, and member of the House of Delegates; R. A. (Bob) Looney, member of the Board of Supervisors, as well as a member of the Draft Board; Marshall C. Looney, businessman and member of the House of Delegates; N. W. and Carl Looney, both Methodist ministers; Edison and Edgar Looney, coal operators; Jennings L. Looney, presently Circuit Court Clerk----the list goes on and on.
This presents a brief history of this pioneer family in Buchanan----their origin, their early traveling, and their accomplishments. Just one of many fine and noble families of the State of Virginia and the county of Buchanan.
Derived from a 1974 article appearing in the "Bulletin of North American Manx Association"
Indian attacks on these frontier communities were not uncommon, but soon the Indians were to be joined by a new ally, the French, and the settlers were swept violently into the bloody conflict between the British and the French known as the " Seven Years War" or "French and Indian War." General Braddock, the British Commander in Chief, was mortally wounded, and his regiment turned to route at the "Battle of the Wilderness". Col. George Washington, Commander of the Virginia Militia lost some of his men in the same engagement. The picture was grim, no regular army, no militia to protect the settlers. Robert Looney's son Peter was captured by Indians and held prisoner at Fort Detroit for almost a year, dying three years after his release.March 6, 1754; Peter became indebted to Col. James Patton, probably for the 250 acres on Meadow Creek, a branch of Craig's Creek, Augusta County, Virginia, which land he seems to have purchased from Patton on March 8. In 1754 or 55, Col Patton contracted with Peter for 8,000 rails and the erection of a fence.
1756; Peter "Luney", Sargeant, was in a detachment under Capt. Smith appointed to garrison Ft. Vause of the western defences on the upper Roanoke, near the present Lafayette, Mongomery County, Virginia, during the French and Indian War. He was wounded and captured by the Indians when the Fort surendered on June 25, 1756.
July 1757; Peter gave an account of his adventure to a Philadelphia representive of the London Cronicle of Universal Evening Post. The editors of this London paper for 6-8 September 1757 gives a detailed account of the adventures of "Peter Lewney who, for about a year past has been among the French and Indians at Ft. Detroit and informs us as follows, viz, that he was an Ensign of a company of Rangers in the back parts of Virginia, consisting of 70 men, commanded by Capt. John Smith. That last summer.....Etc." In short Lewney was carried to Detroit where 300 French families lived. An Indian King adopted Lewney as a brother and he sat in their councils. He heard the Frech Commander order the Indians to go to Fort Duquesne and to Fort Cumberland and destroy all the English inhabitants. The Indians and some French left on April 1757. Lewney left Detroit with the Indians going 280 miles to Niagara with furs to purchase Indian goods. The French had 20 men at the Fort at the falls and 200 men with 24 guns at Fort Niagara. A French force of 280 men arrived on their way to Fort Duquesne. Lewney met Wm. Phillips, who was captured at Oswego, New ork, and agreeing to escape, they traveled 200 miles to Oswego without seeing an Indian. Thence they proceeded to the Mohawk River where they received food from friendly Indians. They arrived at Albany on July 12. Lewney went to Virginia where his parents lived." " He was born in this town, and is about 23 years of age." (Mississippi Valley History Review 13 PP 15, 76.95)
1744: Muddy Creek, 2 miles north of the Holston River, in what was then Washington County, Virginia, but which became Sullivan County, North Carolina and eventually, Tennessee.
He was a young captain in the Colonial wars, a young major in the milita in the earliest days of the Revolution, when he served in the North Carolina Militia. His service was under the command of Colonel Isaac Shelby, who later appointed David Looney to the rank of Colonel. David served the duration of the Revolution and the fight for American Independence from Great Britian. When victory was achieved, he was awared numerous land grants for his service to the cause of freedom. At the end, David remained active in the militia, but he also began to take an active leadership role in the growth and development of Sullivan County, North Carolina.
The General Assembly of North Carolina had in October 1779, passed legislation setting up a neighboring county to Washington County. This new county was named Sullivan County, to honor Revolutionary War hero, General James Sullivan. The Justices of the Peace in the new county, were, among several others, Isaac Shelby and David Looney. The men met on Feb. 7th, 1780 at the log home/fort of Moses Looney to organize the goverment of the new county.
Quoting the SULLIVAN CO NEWS, Vol. 36, #6, dated February 7, 1980, which was the 200th birthday of Sullivan,County, state:
"John Rhea was appointed Clerk and Nathan Clark, Sheriff. Isaac Shelby exhibited a commission from Govenor Caswell, of North Carolina, dated November 19th, 1779, appointing him Colonel-Commandant, of the county. Other commissions appointed were Henry Clark, Lieutenant-Colonel, David Looney, First Major and John Shelby, Second Major, according to the documents.Looney's Fort is still standing. Behind the protective covering of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pope, Sr., the log fort is virtually intact and Sullivan contains have the unique privilege of standing in the exact location where their county was offically organized 200 years ago."
DAR Lineage Books: Vol 112, ID# 111637
David Looney (1730-1810) - Served as major and colonel, North Carolina troops. He was born in Augusta County, Virginia; died Sullivan County, Tennessee.DAR Lineage Books: Vol 36, ID# 35046
David Looney (1738-1810) - was appointed major 1779 and served under Colonel Isaac Shelby. He was born in Augusta County, Virginia; died in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Also No's 1786,2393,4082,24408,42084
Early Settlers of Botetourt County, Virginia By Charles T. Burton:
Joseph Looney (wife Jean) Taxed in 1782, on 225 Acres. He was of Knox Co., Western Territory, south of Ohio River in 1793.Augusta Co., VA Deed Book 11, p. 740, Dated: 20 Nov., 1764. 160 Acres on west side of James River from Robert Looney.
Botetourt Co., VA Deed Book 1, p., 484 Dated: 14 July, 1769. 60 Acres south side of James River from a new grant.
Botetourt Co., VA Deed Book 1, p. 274 Dated: 13 Aug., 1771. 160 Acres west side James River. Conveyed to Conrad Wall.
Kegley's VA Frontier, p. 456 dated 1772. 70 and 85 acres on Stony Run, Craigs Creek. From new grants.
Botetourt Co., VA Deed Book 1, p. 484 Dated 11 Feb., 1773. 60 Acres on the head of Craigs Creek. Conveyed to Walter McDonald.
Roane Co., TN Wills, MF# 1315, Roll # 143, WB p.109, 1802-1846. A,B,C,D Books. July Session 1818.
Popular Springs Baptist Church, Sullivan County, TN Deed Book A. MF #_____.
1781Captain Joseph Looney, Lt. Tosh and Ensign Wm. McClenahan marched a company to Yorktown and Fiatt Wyson, one of the men, states that he was present at the Surrender. Captain Looney is listed as present at Guilford C.H.
September 14, 1784 Joseph Looney was appointed to take lists of all white persons in each family within the bounds of his company of militia, ect., on or before March 1, 1785.
November 1784, Andrew Lewis of Botetourt County, agreed to give an acre lot in town of Point Pleasent, then being settled, to each of 18 men, including Joseph Looney, if they continued to defend the place.
Sept 12, 1786, Joseph was again named to take lists of thithables in his company of militia.
1782-1787, Joseph Luney appears on Botetourt County, with 1 poll and 5 slaves.
Joseph seems to have left Botetourt County, Virginia about 1790-92 and settled in Knox County, Tennessee.
Youngest son of Robert and Elizabeth Looney, was born about 1740, perhaps just about the time that his parents removed from the home on the South Bank of the Potomac, near Hagerstown, Maryland, to the Looney's Mill Creek section on the James River in what has become the Augusta County in 1738 and was to become Botetourt County in 1770.
Robert Looney gave to Jeremiah Jack a deed to the Potomac property and the recording was ordered by the Orange County court on 22 March 1739. Apparently, However, the deed was lost for in 1766 a new deed was recorded in Braderick County, (which had been taken from Orange). The first record of land surveyed to the family in the new location was dated April, 1740 to Robert Looney, Jr., and land later granted to Robert Looney was surveyed in June 1740 (Baylor's Book of Surveys at Frederick County Courthouse). These grants were dated 1742.
Joseph Looney had a license to marry in Botetourt county, 25 June 1764. (Believe this Augusta Co. as Botetourt founded in 1770. E. Looney 1767). His wife was Jane Bowen, Dau. of John and Lillie Bowen. On 20 Nov. 1764, Robert Looney deeded to son Joseph Looney for 160 acres at Sinking Spring on west side of James River. Joseph Looney was a witness on 26 Dec 1767 when John Smith sold slaves to Jonathan Smith; and again a witness on 27 July 1763 to John Bowen's will. On 14 July 1769, Joseph Looney patented 60 acres in Augusta Co. on South side of James River adjoining his former survey. In
this same year, he obtained from the County Clerk a copy of the agreement of 11 Oct. 1759 between his father Robert and Robert's sons. Joseph was named executor with his mother Elizabeth in his father's will dated 14 Sept. 1769. Joseph was also named the residual legatee after the death of his mother. He proved the will in Botetourt Co. on 13 Nov. 1770. Joseph viewed a road on 10 Apr 1770 and was on a Grand Jury in Botetourt Co., 13 Nov 1770 as "one of the most capable freeholders of this county."Joseph Looney and Jane Looney his wife deeded 160 acres on Sinking Spring to Conrad Wall on 13 Aug 1771. Joseph was on Grand Jury again 12 Nov 1771. In Apr 1772, as assignee of Jno. Smith he sued Robert Looney and James Lidderdale (Lauderdale) for debt. On 20 June 1772, Joseph patented 85 acres on Suane Run of Craig's Creek in Botetourt Co. Joseph, Adam and John Looney served on a Jury 12 Sep 1772. On 8 Dec 1772, Joseph Looney was appointed guardian to Peter Looney, son of Peter Looney deceased in a room of James McCain and Jonathan Smith.
On 11 Feb 1773, Joseph Looney and Jean his wife deeded to James Gilmer the 60 acres on South side of James River patented on 14 Jul 1769. Joseph Looney was on Jury 16 Sep 1778 with John Looney, his brother. The will of Lilly Bowen, 4 Apr 1780, Washington Co., VA, names child Jean Looney.
In 1781 Capt. Joseph Looney, Lt. Tosh (Toch?) and Ensign Wm. McClenachan marched a company to Yorktown and Fiatt Wyson, one of the men, states that he was present at the surrender. Capt. Joseph Looney is listed as present at Guilford Court House. On 9 Mar 1784, Joseph Looney and others were sureties for Pat Lockhart, Sheriff. On 14 Sep 1784, Joseph Looney was appointed to take list of all white persons in each family within the bounds of his company of militia, etc., on or before 1 Mar 1785.
On Nov 1784, Andrew Lewis of Botetourt Co. agreed to give an acre lot in the town of Point Pleasant, then being settled, to each of 18 men including Joseph Looney if they continued to defend the place. On 12 Sep 1786, he was again named to take list of people in his company of militia. Joseph Looney was Commissioner of the Peace in 1779, 1782, 1786, and 1788. On the Virginia tax rolls of 1782-1787, Joseph Looney appears in Botetourt Co. with 1 poll and 5 slaves.
Joseph Looney seems to have left Botetourt Co., VA about 1790/92 and settled in Knox Co., TN. In 1792, he was Justice of the Peace in Knox Co. Joseph Looney of Knox Co. of Territory of South of the Ohio River, on 14 Dec 1798, sold to Walter McDonald of Botetourt Co., 304 acres on Craig's Creek of James River (three surveys). Wittnesses were John Looney, Sr.; Peter Looney; Benjamin (of Absalom Looney); William Caldwell; Hugh Caldwell; and Henry Walker. Joseph Looney, Sr. was in Knox Co. in Apr 1802, when he sued William Murphy in court of pleas and quarter sessions. Joseph
Looney, Jr. was mentioned.The will of Joseph Looney was dated 5 Nov 1816 and proved in Jan 1818 in Roane Co., TN. The will mentions dau. Elizabeth Mansfield; dau. Jane Bogard and her eldest child, Betty Bogard; and son Joseph Looney, Jr. named executor, heirs
of George Preston.
He and his brother Howard were killed in an automobile accident on 41A at Dry Fork Bridge.
He and his brother Clayton were killed in an automobile accident on 41A at Dry Fork Bridge.
G.W. was married three times.
James and William married Basford sisters.
Notes are from grandson Larry Perry...
Known as Mama Walker to me. Note she was married on her twenty birthday.
Clara and Inez married Walker brothers.
Notes for WILLIAM JOSEPH WALKER:
William Walker was always known as "Willie". I (Larry Perry) always called him Uncle Willie,
and I remember him as walking everywhere he went. It was nothing unusual seeing him walking along 41-A
known as Clarksville Highway, on his way to visit his relatives in and around Clarksville, TN. His wife
Clara was a sister to my grandmother, Inez Basford Walker. He was a brother to my grandfather,
James Edward Walker.
Clara and Inez married Walker brothers.
Mabel (Mattie) Isadora (Izzy) Basford
Lived in East Nashville and ran a grocery store
Died young of pnemonia. Worked for Western Union back when they rode a bicycle
SSN 413-22-0033
Two brothers Jessee Carl and Grady Basford married two sisters Etta Mae and Nancy Isadora Ellis.
She was a difficult lady for other to like.
Two brothers Jessee Carl and Grady Basford married two sisters Etta Mae and Nancy Isadora Ellis.
Two brothers Jesse Carl and Grady Basford married two sisters Etta Mae and Nancy Isadora Ellis.
Two brothers Jesse Carl and Grady Basford married two sisters Etta Mae and Nancy Isadora Ellis.
Ruth Carline Holt and Clara Lucile Holt were sisters.
Uncle Ernest's wife sister married Uncle Ernest's nephew (sisters son)
This Holt and Holt that Aunt Inez son were sisters
Ruth Carline Holt and Clara Lucile Holt were sisters.
Uncle Ernest's wife sister married Uncle Ernest's nephew (sisters son)
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Curtis WEBB
Birth Date: 22 Jul 1895
Death Date: May 1967
Social Security Number: 413-22-9205
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Momma and Gramps lived in Adams when Carl was born.
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