Velma Connally: Strong McLemore Ancestry

Generation: 1

1. Velma Connally was born about 1900 in Tennessee (daughter of Will S. Connally and Viola Bertha McLemore); and died.
Notes:
May instead be Thelma?

Generation: 2

Will S. Connally was born about 1867 in Tennessee; died about 1960; was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee.

Notes:

(Research):
Census Records:

1910 Census
Tennessee, Henderson County, 6th District, Lexington Town
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 101 Sheet 3A
44-44
Cannally Will Hd M W 43 M? 11 Tenn Tenn Tenn Section Foreman RailRoad
Cannally, Viola Wf F W 36 m1 11 1/1 Tenn Tenn Tenn
Cannally, Velma O Dtr F W 10 Tn Tn Tn Student School

1920 Census
Tennessee, Henderson County, Lexington Town
Enumerated 12 January 1920
SD 8 ED 97 Sheet 13B
504-255-291
Connally, Will S Hd M W 53 M Tn Tn Tn Operator Gristmill
Connally, Viola V Wf F W 47 M Tn Tn Tn
Connally, Johnston Son M W 8 S Tn Tn Tn

1930 Census
Tennessee, Henderson County, Civil Dist #, Lexington Town
Enumerated April 11, 1930
ED 39-9 SD 2 Sheet 5A Stamped 204
504-146-145
Connaly, William S. Hd M W 62 M 26 Tenn Ga Tenn Miller Gristmill
Connaly, Viola F W 56 M 20 Tn Tn Tn
Connaly, Johnson M W 19 S Tn Tn Tn Truck Driver Public

Will married Viola Bertha McLemore on 18 Nov 1898 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Viola (daughter of James Knox Polk McLemore and Margaret Caroline Jackson) was born on 14 Jul 1871 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1953 in Milan, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Viola Bertha McLemore was born on 14 Jul 1871 in Gibson County, Tennessee (daughter of James Knox Polk McLemore and Margaret Caroline Jackson); died on 28 Aug 1953 in Milan, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Name Viola B. Connally
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 Aug 1953
Event Place Milan, Gibson, Tennessee
Gender Female
Marital Status
Race
Age 85
Birth Year (Estimated) 1868
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name James K Mclemore
Father's Birthplace
Mother's Name Margaret Jackson
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation
Address
Residence Place
Cemetery
Burial Place
Burial Date
Informant's Name Johnson Connally
Additional Relatives
Digital Folder Number 004181496
Image Number 02349
GS Film number 2372483
Reference ID 53-17770

Citing this Record:
"Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NSZV-BS9 : accessed 26 May 2014), Viola B. Connally, 28 Aug 1953; citing Cemetery, Milan, Gibson, Tennessee, 53-17770, State Library and Archives, Nashville; FHL microfilm 2372483.

Notes:

Married:
Sherry Connally Murray writes that Viola married Will S. Connally, and they lived in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee. On the image of his Tennesee Marriage license, he is listed as W. S. Conlee, however his signature is shown as W.S. Connally.

Children:

1. Velma Connally was born about 1900 in Tennessee; and died.
Johnston "Peg" Connally was born on 29 Mar 1911 in Henderson County, Tennessee; died on 20 Apr 1978 in Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dyer, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Generation: 3

James Knox Polk McLemore was born on 30 Apr 1844 in Tennessee (son of Atkins Jefferson McLemore and Sabrina Maury); died on 22 Mar 1908 in Carroll County, Tennessee; was buried in Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Notes:

"James was with Forrest in the war between the states, and he was somewhat legendary, as I have heard some good stories about him. He was the strongest man in Tennessee, and could lift a bale of cotton. He was about 6'6" which was huge for those times. My grandmother was also 6' tall. I have a nice picture of his family group and also a pic of him and Margaret with him in his uniform. Sherry Connally Murray - Jackson, TN."

From 20th Tennessee Cavalry, CSA Biographical Information Website
Revised 13 Aug 1999
http://home.olemiss.edu/~cmprice/cavalry/bio_m.html

J.K. McLemore
Company D. Enlisted April 1, 1864 in Gibson Co., TN, by Capt. Shane. Bay horse valued at $800. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864.
Source: Compiled Service Records

(Research):

Census Information:

1900 Census
Tennessee, Gibson, Civil District 1, ED 30
Enumerated 2, 3 and 4th June 1900 by Horace V Suiter
18-18
McLemore, ??? Head W M Apr 1844 53 N 29 TN Tn NC Farmer
McLemore, Margaret C Wife W F Mar 1855 45 M 29 12/9 Ala Tn Tn
McLemore, Knox J Son W M Dec 1875 24 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ross A Son W M Feb 1879 21 M2 Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Jinnie Dtr W F July 1876 23 S Tn Tn Ala
McLemore, Eugene Son W M Arp 1884 16 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Katy (sic) Son W M Dec 1888 11 Tn Tn AlaFarm Laborer
McLemore, Cecil Son W M Jany 1894 6 Tn Tn Ala
McLemore, Earnest Son W M Jany 1898 2 Tn Tn Ala

James married Margaret Caroline Jackson on 11 Oct 1870 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Margaret was born on 18 Mar 1855 in Alabama; died on 24 Oct 1932 in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret Caroline Jackson was born on 18 Mar 1855 in Alabama; died on 24 Oct 1932 in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Said to be the daughter of Robert JACKSON and Elizabeth Jane LONGWORTH. Elizabeth was later said to have been married to James IRBY.

(Research):Census Information:

Tennessee, Gibson County, Civil District 1,
Enumerated 6 May 1910 by Chas W. Karnes
SD 9, ED 33, Sheet 17A
271-276
McLemore, Margaritt Hd F W 55 Wd 12/8 Ala Va Tn Farm Mgr
McLemore, Eugene B Son M W 25 S Tenn Tenn Ala English Far
m Laborer
McLemore, Cecil Son M W 16 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ernie Son M W 12 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Elizabeth Mother F W 75 Wd 5/2 Tn Tn Tn Own Income

1920 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Medina Town, District 1
Enumerated 8 January 1920 By John T. Rowlett
SD 9 ED 40 Sheet 1B

26-27
McLemore, Margaret Hd F W 64 Wd Ala Ala Tn
----28
McLemore, Ernie Hd M W 21 M Tn Tn Tn Ala Laborer
McLemore, Alma J Wife F W 18 M Tn Tn Tn None
McLemore, Floid O Son M W 1 5/12 Tn Tn Tn
----29
McLemore, Cecil Hd M W 25 M Tn Tn Ala None
McLemore, Ula Wife F W 22 M Tn Tn Tn None

1930 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Medina
Enumerated Apr 4, 1930 by Mrs. Annie A. Karnes
ED 27-1 SD 2 Sheet 1B
19-20
McLemore, Margaret Hd F W 75 Wd Ala Tenn Tenn
None
McLemore, Robert Son M W 52 D Tn Tn Tn Farmer
Replogle, Edward Boarder M W 53 D Tn Tn Tn Undertaker
19-21
McLemore, Ernie Hd M W 31 M 19 Tn Tn Tn Ala Laborer
McLemore, Alma Wife F W 28 M 15 Tn Tn Tn
20-22
McLemore, Ethel Hd F W 45 Wd Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Raymond Son M W 17 Tn Tn Tn Laborer
McLemore, Maurine Dtr F W 15 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Prentice Son M W 13 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Milburn Son M W 11 S Tn Tn Tn

Notes:

Married:
MaryLynn Santa shows that they were the parents of 10 children.

Children:

3. Viola Bertha McLemore was born on 14 Jul 1871 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1953 in Milan, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee.
James Knox McLemore, Jr. was born on 7 Dec 1874 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 1929 in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Centerville Cemetery, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Jenny McLemore was born in Jul 1876 in Gibson County, Tennessee; and died.
Robert Adkins McLemore was born in Feb 1879 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 5 Sep 1960 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee; was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.
Elnora Florence McLemore was born on 10 Jan 1880 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 6 Jun 1953 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Eugene Brooks McLemore, Sr. was born on 18 Apr 1884 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died in Nov 1967 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.
Cabe McLemore was born on 12 Dec 1889 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 1959; was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Cecil Blackman McLemore was born on 10 Jan 1894 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 28 Aug 1978 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee; was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.
Earnest "Ernie" Floyd McLemore was born on 22 Jan 1898 in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 18 Jun 1982; was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee.

Generation: 4

12.

Atkins Jefferson McLemore was born about 1798 in Franklin County, North Carolina (son of Young Atkins McLemore and Frances Bowers); died after 1860 in Gibson County, Tennessee.

Notes:

Also known as Robert Atkins? Betty Pritchett shows he was nicknamed "Mack."

Atkins married Sabrina Maury on 14 Jun 1834 in Williamson County, Tennessee. Sabrina was born about 1808 in North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

13.

Sabrina Maury was born about 1808 in North Carolina; and died.

Notes:

Said to be a physician. Betty Pritchett shows she was nicknamed "Briney."

Children:

Egbert McLemore was born on 30 Dec 1842 in Tennessee; died on 1 Sep 1914 in Carroll County, Tennessee; was buried in Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee.
6. James Knox Polk McLemore was born on 30 Apr 1844 in Tennessee; died on 22 Mar 1908 in Carroll County, Tennessee; was buried in Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Sabrina Jones McLemore was born about 1846 in Tennessee; died after 1860 in Gibson County, Tennessee.