JOHN1 TACKETT 1785-1856 GENERATION
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THE JOHN1 TACKETT 1785-1856 GENERATION
NEW RIVER TACKETTS, KENNEDYS, LOVEDAY WARDS, THOMPSONS
By Henry C. Ward
THIS CHAPTER DEVOTED TO JOHN TACKETT DESCENDENTS.
In the Carroll-Adkins cemetery on Beech Fork Creek in the Stony Fork
Community of Campbell County TN you will find: Rachel Thompson May 13 1870;
John Tackett DC April 19 1856; Martin Kennedy June30 1849.
Family legend; Jonathan(John)1 Tackett Sr., born 1785 in Virginia, he
migrated to Kentucky and into Scott County TN. A John Tackett is listed in
the 1830 Pike Co.KY., Census.
1830 Campbell Co. Census lists; John Tackett age 40-50; 1 fem 30-40;
1 fem 15-20; 1 male 5-10; 1 fem 5-10; 1 fem 0 -5; 1 fem 0-5.
1840 Campbell Co Census; John Tackett 50-60; 1 fem 40-50; 1 male 15-20;
2 fem 15-20; 2 fem 10-15; 2 males 0-5; 1 fem 0-5.
1850 Campbell Co Census Dwelling 252; John Tackett 65 (b/1785) VA;
Nancy Tackett 45(b/1805) TN; Elizabeth Tackett 29(b/1821)TN;
James Tackett 14(b/1836); *B.Canada 14(b/1836); *Rachel Canada 12(b/1838).
John1 Tackett(1785-1856) md Nancy ?(1805-1849). John was believed to be
a descendent of Lewis Tackett(1670-1744), born in France, was never
naturalized as an English, an was subject to the King of France. He
immigrated to Virginia about 1700, believed to be a Huguenot refugee, and
received a Northern Neck Grant in 1710, book 4, P 45. He died at his home
at Cedar Run having lived there for 34 yrs. The John Tackett who came to
Scott Co TN is believed to be GG/son of Lewie & Mary Tackett from France.
JONATHAN(JOHN)1 TACKETT(1785-1856),
1st md Nancy?(1805-1849); 2nd md Rachel Ward(1811-1870), d/o Benjamin2
Ward JR and Elizabeth Harmon from Watauga CO, NC. John Tackett was
born in VA, migrated to Paduch KY, and then to Scott Co Tn. His father is
believed to be Rev Wm Sr(Billy)Tackett, and grandfather Phillip Tackett of
East KY. John Tackett and Rachel Ward are buried in Adkins-Carroll Cemetery.
STORY OF: RACHEL WARD KENNEDY TACKETT THOMPSON
JOHN1 AND NANCY CHILDREN; Sabrina, Nancy, Elizabeth, Joseph, John,
James, Mary.
JOHN1 AND RACHEL CHILDREN; Michael(Mike), Issac(Ike), Emaline, Louisa.
JOHN1 AND NANCY'S CHILDREN (1) to (8).
|| (1) Sabrina Tackett. |||| ...(2) NancyTackett. ||
|| (3) ElizabethTackett. |||| ...(4) Joseph Tackett. ||
|| (5) James Tackett. |||| (6) John Tackett. ||
|| (7) Mary Tackett. ||
JOHN1 AND RACHEL'S CHILDREN (9) to (12).
|| (8) Michael(Mike) Tackett. |||| (9) Issac(Ike) Tackett. ||
|| (10) Emaline Tackett. |||| (11) Louisa Tackett. ||
(1) SABRINA2 TACKETT(b/1801),
md Jessie Bryant.
(1840 Census Cambell Co). CHILDREN; John H, Rachel, Melissa, Joseph
Hatfield, Issac, James, Allen Riley, Squire Delaney.
(2) NANCY2 TACKETT(1820-1896),
md Phillip Anderson(1825-1898), on 1/20/1850. Nancy and Phillip buried in
Riverview Cemetery, Smokey Jct.
NANCY2 AND PHILLIP CHILDREN: (2a) to (2d).
(2a) JANE3 ANDERSON(b/1844).
(2b) GEORGE B3. ANDERSON (b/1852),
8/1873 (m) Mary Jane Cross, d/o William Cross & Margaret Massengile;
CHILDREN; Will4. Will4 md Eliza Kennedy d/o Martin Kennedy Jr from
Vowell MT. Eliza & Will had a daughter named Effie5 who md Rufe Cross.
George B. buried Riverview Cemetery, Smokey Junction.
(2c) LURANA3 ANDERSON (b/1854),
md Jim Bruce.
(2d) JOHN TOM3 ANDERSON(1863-1935), PICTURE.
on 1/1885 md Sarah Sally Adkins(1866-1901), d/o Lacy Levi Adkins(1838-1900)
and Louisa Lowe(1837-1909). Sally and John buried in Riverview Cem, Smokey Jct.
REFERENCES;
ADKINS, JOHN-(5f) Sarah Sally ADKINS
TACKETT, JOHN-(2d) John Tom ANDERSON.
Lacy Levi and Louisa ADKINS PICTURE.
JOHN3 AND SARAH'S CHILDREN: (2d1) to (2d9).
(2d1) Louisa4 Anderson(1885-1915),
in 7/1907 md Ewan Newport(1887-1976), s/o Alvison and Mary Long Newport.
Louisa4 buried in Riverview Cem; Ewan buried Hazel Valley Cem.
CHILDREN; Hubert, Raymond, Martha Louise, John, Riley, Eugene.
(2d2) Simon4 Anderson(1887-1926),
md Mira Newport(1892-1930), d/o Alvison and Mary Long Newport; Both buried
Riverview Cem. CHILDREN; Ruby, Buelah, Norman, Joyce, Charon.
(2d3) Early4 Anderson (1889-1896),
buried Riverview Cemetery
(2d4) Nancy4 Anderson (b/d/1891),
buried Riverview Cemetery.
(2d5) Levi4 Anderson(1893-1971),
on 12/1912 md Ada Pearl Sharp(b/1894), d/o Oliver and Serreptia Byrd Sharp;
Both buried in Carson Cem. CHILDREN; Nadine, Christine, Shelia Fay, Inez.
(2d6) Artensie4 Anderson(1896-1963),
md Richard L. Phillips(b/1892), s/o David Acres and Luvernia Phillips,
CHILDREN; Robert L., Herbert Ray, Haskel H, Arvil Thomas, James Roland,
Richard Glen, Dorthy Eillen, Lula Everee, Bertha Louise, Cester Lee and
Larry Edwin. Artensie & Richard buried in Redkey Indiana.
(2d7) Vesta4 Anderson (b/1897),
md in 1915, Jacob Marion Byrd(1894/1973); Jake buried in Muncie Indiana.
CHILDREN; Woodrow Wilson, Ruth and Lavon.
(2d8) Bertha4 Anderson(b/1897),
md Floyd Shoopman, s/o Pryor CHILDREN; LLoyd and Betty.
(2d9) Wiley4 Anderson(1900-1981),
md Bethania Lowe (1898-1983), d/o Ewell and Melvina Cross Lowe; Both buried
in Riverview Cem. CHILDREN; Phala Louise, Dorthea, James Leslie, Maxine,
Chester, Myrtle Lee, Harold.
JOHN TOM3 ANDERSON 2nd md Lassie Lowe, d/o Alexander Lowe and Myra
Massengile; Lassa had previously been married to John Tom Anderson a nephew;
and also had been married to Wm Hatmaker, s/o Daniel and Nancy Lowe Hatmaker.
(3) ELIZABETH2 TACKETT(b/1821).
(4) JOSEPH2 TACKETT(b/1835).
Rebecca Tackett (1837-1895) buried in the Adkins Cemetery, between Cherry
Bottom and Oak Grove; her stone says she is the wife of Joseph Tackett.
Family Folklore; The Grisels from Sanoe France settled on top of Caryville MT,
close to the present site of the firetower; One day a man was found froze to
death under a cliff near the Grisel Home, he was wrapped in a blanket and
buried in the Grisel Cemetery. He was believed to be Joe Tackett(there was more
Joe Tackett's not sure which one).
(5) JAMES B2. TACKETT(b/1836),
md Obedience(Beddy)Hatfield, CHILDREN; Margaret (b/1846), Joseph
(b/1848), Lucy (b/1852), Andrew (b/1855), Elizabeth(b/1857), Euell (b/1858),
Lawerence (b/1860. (1860 Scott Co Census).
(6) JOHN2 TACKETT JR (b/1840).
(7) MARY2 TACKETT (b/1845).
OLD JOHN1 AND RACHEL WARD TACKETT'S CHILDREN: MIKE AND IKE.
(8) MICHAEL(MIKE)2 TACKETT(1850-1925),
4/1870 1st md Phoebe Canupp(1851-1893); On 5/1894-2nd md Vina Wilson
(1874-1959): Mike and Phoebe buried Bullock Cem., above Stony Fork School.
LAND TRANSFERS: 1876, bought land from Solomon Kennedy: 1884, Sold
land to Michael Ward: 1888, bought land from Duke Ward: 1888, bought land
from J. l. Jones. 1894, sold land to Wm(Uncle Billy)Tackett.
(Legend) did not want his grave to get wet, buried under tin building, said he
was a mountain man, farmer and made his furniture, was proud to work only one
day for another man in his life.
MIKE AND PHOEBE CHILDREN: Manerva, Issac, Wm(Uncle Billy), Louisa, Susanna,
Peggie, Martha, Rachel, Nancy, Mary, Rev John.
REFERENCES;
|| SEE, 1880 Campbell Co TN Census.Mike Tackett.
|| WILSON, ABRAHAM-Viney WILSON ||
MIKE AND VINA CHILDREN: Judge, Sarah, Boss, Katie, Elizabeth, Alferd,
Jay, Mart, Kelly,
MIKE2 AND PHOEBE'S CHILDREN: (8a) to (8k).
|| (8a)Manerva TACKETT |||| (8b)Issac TACKETT ||
|| (8c)Wm(Uncle Billy) TACKETT |||| (8d)Louisa TACKETT ||
|| (8e)Susanna TACKETT |||| (8f)Peggie TACKETT ||
|| (8g)Martha TACKETT |||| (8h)Rachel TACKETT ||
|| (8i)Nancy TACKETT |||| (8j)Mary TACKETT ||
|| (8k)Rev John TACKETT ||
MIKE AND VINA CHILDREN (8L) to (8t).
(8l)Judge TACKETT |||| (8m)Sarah TACKETT ||
|| (8n)Boss TACKETT |||| (8o)Katie TACKETT ||
|| (8p)Elizabeth TACKETT |||| .(8q)Alferd TACKETT ||
|| (8r)Jay TACKETT |||| (8s)Mart TACKETT ||
|| (8t)Kelly TACKETT ||
(8a) MANERVA3 TACKETT,
(Infant). buried Bullock Cemetery.
(8b) ISSAC(IKE)3 TACKETT(1871-1902),
md Nancy Marlow(b/3/1876). CHILDREN; Leonard, Earl, Lewis.
Nancy 2nd md Eli Ward, s/o James and Mira Ward; Eli Ward and Nancy had
a child named Mary Ella.
IKE3 AND NANCY'S CHILDREN (8b1) to (8b4).
(8b1) Leonard4 Tackett (1902-1966),
Campbell Co TN, s/o Ike and Nancy, on 5/1922 md Kisey Jane Duncan, d/o
Issac and Pricilla Byrge Duncan. CHILDREN; Wilbur and Lee. Wilbur md Ora
Ellen Byrge; Lee also md. Leonard is buried at Beech Fork Church. He bought
land from D.L. Byrge.
REFERENCES;
SEE, KENNEDY, MADISON-(1a1a) Kiziah DUNCAN.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(8b1) Leonard TACKETT.
SEE, WARD, ELI-(1f1) Kiziah DUNCAN
SEE, WM BILLY BYRGE-(5d6a) Kiziah DUNCAN
(8b2) Earl4 Tackett.
(8b3) Lewis4 Tackett,
hung during coal mine strike in KY.
(8b4) Elijah4 Tackett(1894-1977),
md Dora Mae Henson(1895-1978). Elijah was a Schoolteacher; Buried in
Harness Cemetery, beside wife, son, d/in/law, and Dau.
CHILDREN; Floyd G, Billie J.
(8c) WILLIAM(UNCLE BILLY)3 TACKETT(1873-1956),
md Elizabeth Cross(1875-1973). Buried in Bullock Cemetery.
CHILDREN: Robert, Tildon, Laura Bell, Melviney, Edward, Laverna, Issac, Joseph,
Lilla, Bidda, Starling, Maybell, Louisa.
REFERENCES;
TACKETT MCKAMEY FAMILY PICTURE.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(8c)Wm(Uncle Billy) TACKETT
SEE, LOWE, GRAND MICHEL-(1L1c) Elizabeth CROSS
ADKINS, JOHN-(5a3) Elizabeth CROSS
UNCLE BILLY3 AND ELIZABETH'S CHILDREN; (8c1) to (8c13).
|| Robert TACKETT |||| Tildon TACKETT ||
|| Laura Bell TACKETT |||| Melviney TACKETT ||
|| Edward TACKETT |||| Laverna TACKETT ||
|| Issac TACKETT |||| Joseph TACKETT ||
|| Lilla TACKETT |||| Bidda TACKETT ||
|| Starling TACKETT |||| Maybell TACKETT ||
|| Louisa TACKETT ||
(8c1) Rev Robert4 Tackett(1892-1960),
md Millie Marlow(b/1896). Robert and Millie buried in Tackett-Marlow Cemetery.
CHILDREN; Audren, Arlie, Mary, Bertie, Anne, Luther, Henry. Arlie md
Georgia Green; Annie md Roscoe Ward; Luther md Ruth West and Ella McGhee;
Henry md Flora Lawson.
REFERENCES;
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(8c1)Robert TACKETT
SEE, LOWE, GRAND MICHEL-(1L1c) Elizabeth CROSS
(8c2) Rev Tildon4 Tackett(1893-1956),
1st md Susie Daugherty, d/o Powell and Lina Daugherty. 2nd md Sarah Ward.
3rd md Janey Seiber; 4th md Loney Randolph. CHILDREN; Ova.
REFERENCES:
SEE, PHILLIPS, CLAIBORN-Susie Daugherty(3c9)
SEE, DAUGHERTY ELL-Susie Daugherty(2a9)
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(8c) Tilden TACKETT
(8c3) Laurie Bell4 Tackett(1895-1980),
md Marion Marlow(1894-1951). Buried at Beech Fork Church.
CHILDREN; Maude, Annie, Billy, Harrison.
(8c4) Melvina4 Tackett(1897-1980), PICTURE.
md Jim Daugherty(b/1892), s/o Powell and Lina.
CHILDREN; Roscoe, Evert, Marshall, Edgar, Zorie, Hermall.
REFERENCES:
SEE, PHILLIPS, CLAIBORN-Jim Daugherty(3c5)
SEE, DAUGHERTY ELL-Jim Daugherty(2a5)
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(8c4) Melvina TACKETT
(8c5) Edward4 Tackett(1899-1969),
md Elizabeth Marlow(1899-1937). Ed buried Big Leatherwood Cem, Hazard KY.
Elizabeth buried in Harness Cem. Caryville. CHILDREN; Burgin and Alonzo.
Ed 2nd md Marie Hall.
(8c6) Laverna4 Tackett (1901-1903).
(8c7) Issac4 Tackett (1903-1976),
1st md Rose Wilson; 2nd md June? 3rd md Hattie Marcum. Issac4 buried
Letcher Co, KY.
(8c8) Joseph4 Tackett(b/1906),
md Peggy Ward. CHILDREN; Ed, Walker, Madella, Dorie, Flora, Marshall,
Hubert, Evonne.
REFERENCES;
SEE TACKETT, JOHN-(8c8) Joseph Tackett
SEE PHILLIPS, MOSES-(4c4) Peggy WARD.
SEE, WARD, BENJAMIN SR-Peggy Ward(2f4a4)
(8c9) Lilla4 Kinsey Tackett(b/1909),
md Leland Inman and Luther Watson. CHILDREN; Lillian, Robert, Haskel.
(8c10) Biddia4 Tackett(b/1911),
md Ransom Davis.
CHILDREN; Tommy, Elizabeth, Charley, Alice, Albert, Laurie Rose, Mary Lou.
REFERENCES;
SEE TACKETT, JOHN-(8c10) Biddie Tackett
SEE DAVIS RJ-(5b) Ransom Davis.
(8c11) Starling4 Tackett(b/1915),
md Reda Adkins. CHILDREN; Lester, Shelby, Billy, Chester.
(8c12) Maybell4 Tackett (1918-1939).
Buried Bullock Cemetery.
(8c13) Louisa Jimmy4 Tackett
md Charles Davis. CHILDREN; Beaulah, Bobby, George, Herbert.
REFERENCES;
SEE TACKETT, JOHN-(8c13) Louisa Tackett
SEE DAVIS RJ-(5c) Charles Davis.
(8d) LOUISA3 TACKETT(1874-1971),
md Starl McKamey (1870-1948). Louisa and Sterl buried in Bullock Cemetery.
REFERENCES:
BUNCH-MCKAMEY-Sterl McKamey(6a2)
TACKETT, JOHN-Louisa Tackett(8d)
CHILDREN; Pheby, Ethel, Bessie, Martha, Michael, Virgil, Walter.
(8e) SUSANNA 3 TACKETT(1877-1878)
buried in Carroll-Adkins Cemetery.
(8f) PEGGY3 TACKETT(1878-1949),
md James McKamey(1878-1946), buried Beech Fork Cem, CHILDREN; Edward.
REFERENCES:
BUNCH-MCKAMEY-James McKamey(6a1)
TACKETT, JOHN-Peggie Tackett(8f)
(8g) MARTHA3 TACKETT (1884-1966),
md 1st Thomas Marlow; 2nd Ben Ward; 3rd George Bunch(1878-1965).
Martha and 3rd husband buried at New Vasper Cemetery.
CHILDREN; Willie Marlow buried in Bullock Cem.
(8h) RACHEL3 TACKETT(1881-1954),
md Mart Wilson(1876-1954). Rachel and Mart buried in Beech Fork Cemetery.
(8i) NANCY L3. TACKETT(1886-1958),
md Lee Ward (1891-1940). Nancy and Lee buried in Bullock Cemetery.
(8j) MARY3 TACKETT(1888-1976),
md Issac Wilson(1884-1955). Mary & Issac buried Round Rock Cemetery.
(8k) REV JOHN3 TACKETT(1891-1973),
md Emily Marlow(1892-1965), d/o Wm and Susie Ward Marlow.
CHILDREN; Laura, Condy, William, Phoebe, Mary Ellen.
John and Emily buried in Clear Branch Cemetery. Emily's parents buried in
Swag Church Cemetery, Vowell MT.
REFERENCES;
SEE, MARLOW THOMAS-(13k) Emily MARLOW
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(8k) John Tackett
JOHN3 AND EMILY'S CHILDREN: (8k1) to (8k5).
(8k1) Laura4 Tackett(1909-1978),
md Jap Daugherty, buried Swag Cem.
(8k2) Condy4 Tackett (b/1911),
md 1st Mary Alice Duncan. CHILDREN; Arvil, Myrtle, Clarence, Hazel, Carl,
Paul, Ethel, John, Lewis, Ronnie.
Mary Alice buried Oak Grove.
Condy md 2nd Mary Sylvia Kiser, Mary buried beside her 1st husband Jack Kiser
at Laurel Grove.
(8k3) William4 Tackett(1913-1982),
md Mary Mageline Wilson, CHILDREN; Ruby Mae, Joe, John, Ruth.
(8k4) Phoebe4 Tackett (b/1915),
md Homer Braden, CHILDREN; Pearlie, Johnny, Donna, Bill, Benny Joe.
(8k5) Mary Ellen4 Tackett(b/1918),
md Mart Byrge, CHILDREN; Mae; Mae (m) Kenneth Elliott.
END OF MIKE AND PHOEBE CHILDREN.
MIKE AND VINA'S CHILDREN:
(8L) JUDGE3 TACKETT (1894-1978),
on 3/1915 (m) Jeanie Ward by Rev James Ward; CHILDREN; Lulu and Issac.
Issac md Rosella Adkins. Judge3 buried in upper New Vasper Cemetery.
(8m) SARAH3 TACKETT(b/1897),
md Loyd Bullman.
(8n) BOSS3 TACKETT(b/1898),
md Retha Bell Duncan(b/1902),
CHILDREN; Virgil, Floyd, Charley, Billy, Marie, Mary.
BOSS3 & RETHA'S CHILDREN; (8n1) to (8n6).
(8n1) Virgil4 Tackett,
md Martha Sharp, CHILDREN; Harold, Duane, Mark, Chandria, Vestina.
(8n2) Floyd4 Tackett,
md Pauline Vowell. CHILDREN; Gary, Chris, Shirley Jean.
(8n3) Charley4 Tackett,
md Thelma Lay. CHILDREN; Charles Franklin and Michael Gordon.
(8n4) Billy4 Tackett,
md Molly Queener. CHILDREN; Roger, Timothy, Debbie.
(8n5) Marie4 Tackett,
md Walter Bedford; CHILDREN; Rick, Dennis, Ann, Phyllis.
(8n6) Mary4 Edith Tackett,
md Arthur Carl Loyd.
(8o) KATIE3 TACKETT (b/1901),
md Warner Hawkins.
(8p) ELIZABETH3 TACKETT(b/1903),
md Levi Hawkins.
(8q) ALFERD3 TACKETT(1904-1972),
1st md Lucy Brock. CHILDREN; Virgil, Ocie, Odessa, Evelyn.
2nd md Dorothy Medford; 3rd Della Jeffers; 4th Martha Marie Isabell.
Alf and Della buried in New Vasper Cemetery; Dorthy buried Turley Cemetery.
(8r) JAY3 TACKETT(1906-1943),
buried Turley Cem. son named Orris.
(8s) MART3 TACKETT(b/1912),
md Marcella White(b/1919);
CHILDREN: Allen, Mitchell, Marta, Vicky, Kim, Shelia.
(8t) KELLY3 TACKETT,
md 1st Dorthy Marie Duncan; 2nd Sally Mefford; 3rd ? Isabell.
CHILDREN; Alonza, Howard, McCoy, Conard, Carl, Eddie, Vivian, Earnest.
Mike2 Tackett's widow Vina md 2nd to Wm (Coon Will)Daugherty and is buried
in the Harness Cemetery at Caryville.
(9) ISAAC2 TACKETT(1855-6/22/1878)
(s/o Rachel and John Tackett), md Susan Phillips(b/1852), d/o Thomas Phillips
Sr(b/1834) and Elizabeth Marlow(b/1827) (Thomas Phillips Sr was s/o Old Issac;
Elizabeth Marlow was d/o Thomas Marlow Sr killed in Civil War).
Ike Tackett's widow Susan 2nd md Mike(MD)Ward(1857-1934), s/o Old Dukey
and Barbara Patterson Ward.
M.D., built a store at Genett's Camp(Stony Fork), on Ike's widows property,
later they divorced; M.D., 2nd md Mirah Arthur.
(Family legend) Ike owned a large farm and was a cobbler by trade, he made
shoes of hickory soles and leather tops, people came from near and far to work
his farm in payment for shoes; Ike would make shoes for the entire family
while they worked his farm, while whittling some of the soles, Ike accidently
cut his thigh and died of the infection, widowing his wife Susan and three
children; Susan then married Michael(MD)Ward who took over Ikes large farm
built a store and divorced Susan; All the children got out of the farm was a
new shirt. Issac(Ike)Tackett is buried beside his mother in an unmarked grave
in the Carroll-Adkins Cemetery (D.L. Byrge).
REFERENCES;
SEE, PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1g1) Susan PHILLIPS
SEE, MARLOW, THOMAS-(1a) Susan PHILLIPS.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(9) Issac(Ike) Tackett.
SEE, WARD, DUKEY-(2) Mike(MD) Ward.
ISSAC2 (IKE) AND SUSAN'S CHILDREN; (9a to (9c).
SUSAN AND MICHAEL (M.D.) WARD'S CHILDREN; (9d).
(9a) Cresia3 Tackett(1873-1930),
md Henry Byrge(1870-1955), s/o Michael and Elizabeth Phillips Byrge; Henry
1st md Mirah Seiber, d/o Phillip. Henry and Mira had one child, Litha who was
born blind, Mira died and Henry 2nd md Cresia. Henry and Cresia buried in Mikey
Tackett Cem. CHILDREN; Polly, Byrd, Adam died young; Jack.
REFERENCES;
SEE, PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1g1a) Cresia TACKETT
SEE, MARLOW, THOMAS-(1a1) Cresia TACKETT.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(9a) Cresia Tackett.
SEE, WARD, DUKEY-(2a) Cresia TACKETT.
SEE, BYRGE, WM BILLY-(8d) Henry Byrge.
SEE, BURRESS-SEIBER-Myria Seiber(4c10)
(9b) Micah3 Tackett(b/1875),
md 1st Susan J Huntley, 2nd md Phoebe Phillips. D.L. Byrge (deceased) stated
that Micah Tackett was buried at Briceville, at a place called Slatestone.
REFERENCES;
SEE, PHILLIPS, JOHN-(2d) Phoebe PHILLIPS.
SEE, PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1g1b) Mikey TACKETT
SEE, MARLOW, THOMAS-(1a2) Mikey TACKETT.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(9b) Mikey Tackett.
SEE, WARD, DUKEY-(2a) Cresia TACKETT.
SEE, BYRGE, WM BILLY-(8d) Henry Byrge.
(9c) Sallie A3 Tackett(1873-1930)
(never married). Sallie had two children; Pryor Kennedy and Eli Byrge.
Pryor Kennedy (1907-1953), was assumed to be the s/o Richmond
Kennedy, s/o Ell; Or the son of Henry Byrge; He was raised by Old Ell
and Jane Kennedy. Sallie, Pryor and Eli. are buried at Grave Hill Church.
According to Newspaper Obituary, Sally had a child by Henry BYRGE,
Namely Eli BYRGE(1903-2004).
January 12, 2004 Eli Byrge has area relatives.
Eli Byrge, 100, of Devonia, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at his home.
Born July 9, 1903, in Devonia, he was the son of Henry and Sally Ann
Tackett Byrge. Eli Byrge was retired from the Tennessee Railroad.
and a member of Free Communion Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,
Willie Marie Reynolds Byrge, and by two brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Byrge is survived by three sons, Cordis Gilbert Byrge of Devonia,
Johnny Byrge and wife, Eva, of Oliver Springs, and Curtis Byrge of
Oak Ridge; and by two daughters, Julie Byrge and Mary Daugherty,
both of Devonia.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren, George Randy Daugherty,
Andy Duane Daugherty, Rhonda Marie Byrge and husband, Ellis,
Peter Anthony Daugherty, Patton Lee Daugherty and wife, Brandi,
Amy C. Reagan and husband, J.D., and Danny Byrge and wife,
Gretchen; nine great-grandchildren, Tina Luckman, Cynthia LeAnn
Daugherty, Chris Luckman, Adrianna Leigh Daugherty, Bryanna Renae
Daugherty, Brandon Byrge, Jonathan Byrge, Madison Rose Byrge and
Rebecca Marie Byrge; a special friend, Georgia Ann Phillips; a good
riend, Maggie Lee Phillips; and by several other close friends.
FOLKLORE: Crescia Tackett was crippled she married a Mr Byrge; Sallie Ann
did not marry, she lived with her sister and cared for her in her crippled state.
Sallie had one child while living with her sister it went by the name of Byrge,
Crescia could not walk very well, and had never been able to see a train, even
though she could hear it in the valley below, Crescia died without fulfilling
her wish to see the train she could hear(D.L.Byrge).
SEE, PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1g1c) Sallie TACKETT
SEE, MARLOW, THOMAS-(1a3) Sallie TACKETT.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(9c) Sallie Tackett.
SEE, WARD, DUKEY-(2a) Cresia TACKETT.
SEE, BYRGE, WM BILLY-(8d) Henry Byrge.
SEE, KENNEDY MARTIN-Pryor Kennedy(7g8)
(9c1) Pryor4 Kennedy
(s/o Sallie3 Tackett).
Old Ike Tackett died and his widow Susan 2nd (m) M.D.Ward they had one
child and divorced, namely; Elizabeth.
(9d) BETTY(ELIZABETH)3 WARD (b/3/1880),
(d/o M.D. and Susan Phillips Tackett Ward)md Ruben Daugherty(1860-1936), s/o
Bird & Lucresia (Cresia) Marlow Daugherty; Ruben 1st md Mary Carroll(1866-
1895), d/o Bird & Elizabeth Phillips Carroll. Rubens father Bird was killed in
Civil War; His mother Cresia 2nd md Charles Phillips, s/o Claibourn, who
adopted and raised Bird and his brother Ell.
REFERENCES;
SEE, DAUGHERTY, ELL-(4a) Ruben DAUGHERTY.
SEE, PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1g1d) Elizabeth WARD
SEE, MARLOW, THOMAS-(1a4) Elizabeth WARD.
SEE, TACKETT, JOHN-(9d) Elizabeth WARD.
SEE, WARD, DUKEY-(2d) Betty WARD.
SEE, PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1d4) Mary CARROLL
1880 Census CD 14 Campbell County Tn. Michael Ward 22; Susan Ward 27 wife;
Elizabeth 9/12 Dau; Cresia Tackett S/D; Mike Tackett S/S; Sallie A Tackett S/D.
(10) and (11) According to the 1860 Census of Campbell County John Tackett
and Rachel Ward had two daughters; Namely Emaline (b/1853) and Louisa (b/1856).
1860 Census Campbell County TN: Thompson, Wm 60; Rachael 48; Martin 14;
Loranza 13; Emaline 7; Issac 5; Louisa 4; John R 4/12.
NOTE: Martin and Loranza are sons of Rachel and Martin T Kennedy: Emaline,
Issac and Louisa are children of John Tackett and Rachel: John R is son of
Rachel and Wm Thompson.
STORY OF RACHEL WARD KENNEDY TACKETT THOMPSON
According to legend Rachel Ward was engaged to marry Henry Loveday in
Watauga Co., NC. probably Valle Crucis Area; Henry died before the marriage,
their son Eli Ward 1831-1897 was born in NC. Eli kept the name Ward and
came west with his mother in 1840 to Scott Co TN, now Campbell Co, the
boundry's were later changed. Rachel also had more sons namely;
William Ward who is believed to be Wm Logan Ward(1834-1906) who md Eliza
Jane Kesterson, Wm Logan and Eliza Jane are buried in the Beech Fork
Cemetery; Rachel had another son named Old Dukey Ward(1837-1897). Buried
in the Rains Grove Cemetery at Caryville; Dukey and Wm Logan father is
believed to be also Henry Loveday; Eli Ward grandparents are confirmed in the
bible records of his son Duke. Dukey and Wm Ward are confirmed as sons of
Rachel Ward in the Civil War disability records of her son Sterling Kennedy.
Henry Loveday's burial place is unknown. Rachel Ward is buried in Carroll-
Adkins Cem., Campbell County, Shea, TN., with husbands, John Tackett and
Martin Kennedy Sr.
RACHEL HAD 3 CHILDREN BY HENRY LOVEDAY,
Namely: Eli Ward, Dukey Ward, Wm Logan Ward.
ELI WARD(1831-1897)
DUKEY WARD.
WM LOGAN WARD.
Rachel Ward in 1841 1st md Martin T Kennedy Sr.(1790-1849) from N.C.
Martin's arrival in the New River Area was about 1824. Martin's 1st wife is
unknown, CHILDREN; Jackson, Logan, Madison Sr. Martin md Lucy Davis in
1839, CHILDREN; Goldman. Martin 3rd md Rachel Ward,
CHILDREN; Sterling, Martin JR and Lorenza (Ell). Jackson and Logan Kennedy
were believed to be killed in the Civil War on the Confederate side.
A family story is that Jake Kennedy (g/son of Old Ell Kennedy) made a trip to
the Battlefield of Lookout Mt in Chattanooga, looking for some of his
ancestors killed in the Civil War, it was stated that he was believed to find
two of them.
REFERENCES;
SEE MARTIN KENNEDY SR.
JOHN 1 TACKETT AND 1ST WIFE NANCY.
RACHEL3 WARD KENNEDY 1811-1870 AND JOHN1 TACKETT 1785-1856.
After Martin T Kennedy died in 1849, Rachel 2nd md John Tackett in 1849 or
1850. John was from Virginia; Rachel and John had two sons, Mike and Ike
Tackett.
Old John Tackett died and Rachel Ward Kennedy Tackett, his widow md 3rd to
William Thompson(1800/1867) marriage date 8/5/1858. They had one child
namely John R Thompson(b/1860).
According to some of the other historians William Thompson died and Rachel
Ward Kennedy Tackett Thompson married 4th to W H Davis 5/2/1869 in
Scott Co TN. Needs to be proven as the same Rachel.
Prepared by Henry (H.C.) Ward 4/90. Updated in 1997. Updated 9/00.
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