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Fletcher Lane McLemore

Male Abt 1860 - Abt 1890  (~ 30 years)


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  1. 1.  Fletcher Lane McLemore was born about 1860 in Tennessee (son of John Coffee McLemore and Sarah Thomas Lane); died about 1890.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Coffee McLemore was born on 3 Apr 1818 in Tennessee (son of John Christmas McLemore and Elizabeth Donelson); died on 21 Oct 1882 in Forest Hill, Shelby County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Was said to have first been married to Mary Louise NELSON on 22 July 1851 in Mississippi. No children appear to have been born to this union.

    Said to be buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, TN.

    (Research):Census Information:

    1870 Federal Census
    Tennessee, Shelby County, 10th Civil District, Collinsvill
    e P.O.
    Enumerated 18 July 1870
    Page 4
    21-21
    McLeemore, John C 52 M W Farmer $1700 $1000 Tn
    McLeemore, Sarah 30 F W Housekeeper Ala
    McLeemore, Elizabeth 12 F W Ten
    McLeemore, Leane 9 M W Ten
    McLeemore, John 7 M W Ten
    McLeemore, Melvin 5 M W Ten
    McLeemore, Baby 2 M W Ten
    Ketchim, T??? M W Ga
    Randolph, Wm 19 M W Ga
    Gun, Nancy 40 F B Miss
    Robinson, Lewis 50 M B Miss
    Jones, Edward 30 M B Miss
    M???, Caroline 28 F M Ten

    1880 Federal Census
    Household:
    Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
    J. C. MC LEMORE ?sup?1?/sup? Self M Male W 62 TN Farmer TN NC
    S. L. MC LEMORE Wife M Female W 42 AL Keeping House AL GA
    Lucy MC LEMORE Dau S Female W 20 TN TN AL F. L. MC LEMORE Son Male W 18 TN TN AL
    J. C. MC LEMORE Son Male W 16 TN TN AL
    M. L. MC LEMORE Son S Male W 12 TN TN AL W. ... MC LEMORE Son S Male W 10 TN TN AL Valde MC LEMORE Son S Male W 7 TN TN AL M. F. MC LEMORE Dau S Female W 5 TN TN AL
    Source Information:
    Census PlaceDistrict 10, Shelby, Tennessee
    Family History Library Film 1255278 NA Film Number T9-1278
    Page Number 282B

    John married Sarah Thomas Lane before 1858. Sarah was born on 9 Aug 1838 in Alabama; died on 14 May 1912. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sarah Thomas Lane was born on 9 Aug 1838 in Alabama; died on 14 May 1912.

    Notes:

    (Research):Census Records:

    1910 Census
    Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis
    Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
    SD 10, ED 144, Sheet 12B
    Pontotoc and ??? Streets
    Beckham, Harry M Hd M W 32 M1 2
    Beckham, Dessie Wf F W 24 M1 0/0
    McLemore, Sallie Boarder F W 65 Wd 5/5 Tn Tn Tn Own Income
    McLemore, Mary Boarder F W 24 S Tn Tn Tn Stenographer
    McLemore, Valder Boarder F W 12 S Tn Tn Tn

    Despite some discrepencies, the census record above appear
    s to be for the widowed Sarah Thomas McLemore, her daughter-in-law, the widowed Mamie (Jones) McLemore, and granddaughter, Valda McLemore. Sarah Thomas was the widow of John Coffee McLemore, and Mamie Jones was the widow of James Valdor McLemore. It is also possible that Mary is Sarah/Sallies daughter and not daughter-in-law.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Hays "Lucy" McLemore was born about 1858 in Tennessee; died about 1882 in Tennessee.
    2. 1. Fletcher Lane McLemore was born about 1860 in Tennessee; died about 1890.
    3. John C. McLemore, III was born on 20 Aug 1862 in Shelby County, Tennessee; died on 19 Aug 1946 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
    4. Malven Lee McLemore was born about 1865 in Tennessee; died about 1923 in Tennessee.
    5. Donelson Walker McLemore was born on 10 Jan 1868 in Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 1917; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
    6. James Valdor McLemore was born about 1873 in Tennessee; died about 1898.
    7. Mary Louise McLemore was born about 1875 in Tennessee; died about 1965.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Christmas McLemore was born on 1 Jan 1790 in Orange County, North Carolina (son of Nathaniel McLemore and Ann Christmas); died on 20 May 1864 in Carroll County, Tennessee; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    866. Smith and Owsley, eds., "The Papers of Andrew Jackson" , vol. I: 1770-1803, p..125. .. (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)

    William Christmas's double-nephew, John Christmas McLemore became a clerk in his office in 1806 at the age of sixteen. On the death of his Uncle (1811?), McLemore succeeded to his office which he held for many years. It was said McLemore had more Tennessee land "on the books" than any individual person at any time.

    In the course of his wheeling and dealing, many towns were named by him, including a town on the north side of the South fork of Obion river, at or near the place called "McLemore's Bluff," on the land of John C. McLemore, and the said town to be known by the name of Christmasville.

    One can readily see that the town was named by him in honor of his family, as was the nearby West Tennessee town of McLemoresville.

    File: McLemore, John C. .. Andrew Jackson Papers.1770-1803.docRMB

    West Tennessee land speculator John C. McLemore was born January 1, 1790, in Orange County, North Carolina. In 1809 he moved to Nashville, where he became a surveyor's clerk. Five years later, he succeeded his uncle William Christmas as surveyor general of the Tennessee Military Tract. His name appeared in most county land books as a grant or land locator or as an official. Because of his character, generosity, and business acumen, contemporaries considered McLemore a potential gubernatorial or senatorial candidate, but he never ran for either office. Both Nashville and Memphis named an early street in his honor, an indication of his community status.
    In addition to his popularity and impressive good looks, McLemore's rise to prominence benefited from his marriage to Elizabeth Donelson, daughter of John Donelson, a longtime friend of Andrew Jackson. Before 1820 Jackson and McLemore cooperated in land development in northern Alabama with fellow brother-in-law and Jackson favorite General John Coffee.

    McLemore invested heavily in West Tennessee's development. Evidently he lent his name to McLemoresville and Christmasville in Carroll County. More importantly, the Jackson-McLemore tie resulted in the latter's early interest in Memphis and made him the fourth founding father of the city, along with Jackson, John Overton, and James Winchester. In competition with Overton and Winchester, McLemore speculated in risky ventures, namely Fort Pickering and the LaGrange and Memphis Railroad. Nearly bankrupt, he tried to recoup his losses in California's gold boom of 1850. Within a decade, McLemore returned to Memphis, where he died May 20, 1864.

    The following bio by Mary and Kent, was copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Marjorie Gurley:

    Land Surveyor and Speculator. Though not as well known as his counterparts, McLemore was one of the original founders of Memphis playing a large if not larger role than John Overton, Andrew Jackson and James Winchester. At the age of 16 he moved to Nashville and began clerking as a land surveyor. Five years later he was appointed surveyor general of the military district by the Tennessee state legislature, a job formerly held by his uncle, William Christmas. In 1815 McLemore married Elizabeth Donelson, a niece of Andrew Jackson. Jackson and McLemore partnered together and enjoyed great success in land deals in Alabama and Tennessee. The two owned quite a bit of land in Memphis and when Jackson ran for president he traded his 625 Memphis acres to McLemore in exchange for land in Madison County making McLemore one of the largest land holders in Memphis. In addition he had land holdings throughout the state, mostly in West Tennessee, and at least two towns were named for him, McLemoresville and Christmasville. McLemore moved to Memphis in order to promote the town, sell lots and make money. He placed his name on the 1828 deed giving public access to the Memphis river front including Court Square, Market Square, Auction Square and the riverfront promenade. Through his land deals McLemore became extremely wealthy but his gamble on the failed Memphis and LaGrange railroad cost him most of his wealth. The project was an abject failure and a financial panic in 1837 decimated his holdings further. In an attempt to make a financial comeback McLemore went to California in the 1849 gold rush. He stayed there for about 12 years returning to Memphis before his death. Of all four founders of the City of Memphis, John Christmas McLemore is the only one buried in Memphis.

    John married Elizabeth Donelson on 6 Apr 1815 in Tennessee. Elizabeth was born on 22 Nov 1796 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1836 in LaGrange, Fayette County, Tennessee; was buried in Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Donelson was born on 22 Nov 1796 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 2 Jul 1836 in LaGrange, Fayette County, Tennessee; was buried in Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    The bio below was copied from her FindAGrave memorial, created by Mary and Kent

    Mortuary Notice
    National Banner and Nashville Whig
    July 11 1836
    Died in Lagrange Ten., on the 2nd inst., Mrs. Elizabeth McLemore, wife of John C. McLemore, of Nashville.

    Elizabeth was the daughter of John Donelson and Mary Purnell. Mary Purnell was the sister-in-law of Andrew Jackson. Elizabeth married John Christmas McLemore in 1815. He was a well known surveyor in the southeast succeeding his uncle as Surveyor General of the Tennessee Military Tract. McLemore and Elizabeth's uncle, Andrew Jackson, worked together in land development deals resulting in towns like McLemoresville.


    Tombstone inscription

    Inscription:
    Elizabeth
    Wife of
    John C. McLemore
    Born November 22nd 1796
    Died July 2nd 1836

    This stone is sacred memory of her
    who lives beneath this sod?
    A dedicated wife and affectionate wife
    ? Christian
    She filled the office of Daughter
    won the affection of all
    who approached her.
    She died beloved.

    Notes:

    Married:
    MaryLynn Santa shows the location of their marriage as Davidson, Tennessee. Rootsweb shows a Davidson in both Fentress and Pickett counties.

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann McLemore was born on 16 Feb 1816 in Tennessee; and died.
    2. 2. John Coffee McLemore was born on 3 Apr 1818 in Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 1882 in Forest Hill, Shelby County, Tennessee.
    3. Andrew Jackson McLemore was born on 17 Feb 1820 in Tennessee; died on 9 Oct 1861 in Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
    4. Catherine Donelson McLemore was born on 28 Feb 1822 in Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 1848 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    5. Emily Donelson McLemore was born on 21 Jun 1824 in Tennessee; and died.
    6. William Christmas McLemore was born on 2 Jun 1828 in Tennessee; and died.
    7. Alexander Donelson McLemore was born on 10 Jun 1830 in Tennessee; and died.
    8. Willoughby William McLemore was born on 29 Oct 1835 in Tennessee; died on 15 Jan 1873; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Nathaniel McLemore was born about 1762 in Granville County, North Carolina (son of Atkins McLemore and Sarah Jones); died on 4 Jan 1824 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    Not mentioned in the transcription of his father's will. However, he was listed as the oldest son of Atkins on Mark Freeman's webpage. He was a member of the Milita in Bute County.

    He served as a bondsman at the Orange County, North Carolina weddings of John SARKSTON to Margaret ARMSTRONG (21 March 1800) and William SMITH to Tabitha CATE (15 December 1800).

    ORANGE COUNTY, NC - DEEDS - Richard Christmas to Nathaniel McLemore, 14 Nov 1791File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:Ginger L. Christmas-Beattie gxmas@gte.net

    Orange County North Carolina Deed Book 4 p.692
    This indenture made the fourteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. Between Richard Christmas of the county of Orange and state of North Carolina of the one part and Nathaniel McLemoreof the state and county of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Richard Christmas for and in consideration of one hundred pounds current money paid to him in hand by the said Nathaniel McLemorethe receipt thereof the said Richard Christmas doth hereby acknowledge, hath granted, bargained and sold and by these presence doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Nathaniel McLemorehis heirs and assigns all that tract of land lying and being in the county of Orange on the waters of Little Cain Creek

    (Deed courtesy of Joe Pruitt on 10/4/2006)

    Obituary

    January 26, 1924

    Departed this life at his residence in Davidson county, on the 4th inst., Mr. Nathaniel McLemore, late of North Carolina. With those to whom he was best known, he ever sustained the character of an honest man and a good neighbor.

    https://thenashvillecemetery.org/obituary-index/1824-2#McLemore

    (Courtesy of Melba Gene McLemore)

    Nathaniel married Ann Christmas on 27 Aug 1786 in Orange County, North Carolina. Ann (daughter of John Christmas, Sr. and Mary Graves) was born on 28 Jan 1766 in North Carolina; died about 1809 in Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ann Christmas was born on 28 Jan 1766 in North Carolina (daughter of John Christmas, Sr. and Mary Graves); died about 1809 in Davidson County, Tennessee.

    Notes:

    According to various sources her middle name is Peoples, Peebles, Pealer, Pealor, or Peealer. LoRetta Hughes shows that she married a PICTLES, so perhaps this was were the "middle" name arose. LoRetta does not show a subsequent marriage to Nathaniel McLemore, and also has an earlier date of birth, that of 1762.

    LoRetta Hughes has a transcription of his will, dated 1783 in Orange County, NC on her tree at WorldConnect. This transcription shows that "I give and bequeath to my daughter Ann Pictles my negro girl Ginny and my negro boy Philamon, a feather bed and furniture, a mare, bridle and saddle with two cows and calves, with two bison, two dishes and six plates and should she die without lawful issue that the estate left her be divided amongst my three sons Richard , William and Nathaniel ."

    Hughes, LoRetta F. "Treeclimber's Family Treehouse - Roots & Branches" ver. 2009-06-21 ; http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=treeclimber

    Notes:

    Married:
    Their marriage is listed, on Ancestry.com as "McLemore, Nathaniel & Anne Peeler Christmas, 22 Aug 1786, John Taylor, bondsman. The book MARRIAGES ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 1779-1868 is the source of this information.

    Ginger Christmas writes that "Ann P. Christmas and her husband Nathaniel McLemore were with the group who went to the new territory of Tennessee to settle and make a new home. Nathaniel McLemore was very active with the Militia and fought in the Battle near Guilford Courthouse."

    Children:
    1. Mary Graves McLemore was born on 9 Aug 1787 in Orange County, North Carolina; and died.
    2. 4. John Christmas McLemore was born on 1 Jan 1790 in Orange County, North Carolina; died on 20 May 1864 in Carroll County, Tennessee; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.
    3. Atkins McLemore was born on 1 Jun 1791 in Orange County, North Carolina; and died.
    4. Sarah Jones McLemore was born on 30 Dec 1792 in Orange County, North Carolina; and died.
    5. Henry Graves McLemore was born on 30 Dec 1794 in Orange County, North Carolina; and died.
    6. Robert McLemore was born about 1800 in Orange County, North Carolina; and died.