James Knox Polk McLemore

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]

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.

Viola married Will S. Connally on 18 Nov 1898 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Will was born about 1867 in Tennessee; died about 1960; was buried in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Knox Mclemore
Event Type Death
Event Date 22 Mar 1929
Event Place Medina, Gibson, Tennessee
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Race White
Age 55
Birth Year (Estimated)
Birth Date 07 Dec 1874
Birthplace , , Tennessee
Spouse's Name
Father's Name Jim Polk Mclemore
Father's Birthplace , , Tn
Mother's Name Margret Jackson
Mother's Birthplace , , Tn
Occupation Farmer
Address
Residence Place
Cemetery
Burial Place Centerville
Burial Date 23 Mar 1929
Informant's Name Bob McLemore
Additional Relatives
Digital Folder Number 004183617
Image Number 00367
GS Film number 1876752
Reference ID cn 10360



Citing this Record:
"Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NSLV-82Q : accessed 26 May 2014), Knox Mclemore, 22 Mar 1929; citing Cemetery, Medina, Gibson, Tennessee, cn 10360, State Library and Archives, Nashville; FHL microfilm 1876752.

(Research):Census Information:

1910 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Civil District 1
Enumerated 7 May 1910 by Chas. W. Karnes
SD 9, ED 33, Sheet 17B
281-287
McLemore, Knox Head M W 35 M1 2 Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Ethel Wife F W 24 m1 2 1.1 Tn US US
McLemore, Orchie L Dtr F W 1 4/12 S Tn Tn Tn

1920 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Civil District 1
Enumerated 13 January 1920 by John T. Rowlett
SD 9, ED 40, Sheet 6A
Medina and Haley Mill Road
FM 103 113
McLemore, Knox Hd M W 45 Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Ethel Wife F W 35 M Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Raymond Son M W 7 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Maurine Dtr F W 5 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Prentice Son M W 3 7/12 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Milburn Son M W 1 7/12 S Tn Tn Tn
FM 104-114
McLemore, Will G Hd M W 61 M Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Annie Wife F W 62 M Tn Tn Tn

Family/Spouse: Lennie Ethel Luckey. Lennie was born on 13 Apr 1883 in Tennessee; died on 8 Feb 1954 in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Centerville Cemetery, Gibson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He shares a double headstone with Lydia S. McLemore, (25 Dec 1895-9 Apr 1982). After Robert's death, she married Vence Rowden SLOAN (1897-1983).

His obituary noted hw was an employed at the Norris Dam National Park for eight years where he trained horses and was in charge of the riding stables.

Notes:

Name Elnora Florence Mcfarland
Event Type Death
Event Date 06 Jun 1953
Event Place Houston, Harris, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 10 Jan 1880
Birthplace Gibson, Tennessee
Father's Name James Mclemore
Mother's Name Margaret Jackson
Certificate Number 30490
GS Film number 2113926
Digital Folder Number 005145294
Image Number 00854



Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37Q-D86 : accessed 25 May 2014), Elnora Florence Mcfarland, 06 Jun 1953; citing certificate number 30490, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2113926.

Family/Spouse: William Wilkes McFarland. William was born on 20 May 1874 in Gibson County, Tennessee; died on 3 Dec 1956 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in San Jose Burial Park, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Medina Town, District 1
Enumerated 8 January 1920 By John T. Rowlett
SD 9 ED 40 Sheet 1B
24-25
McLemore, Eugene B Hd M W 35 M Tn Tn Ala Proprietor Restaurant
McLemore, Nona Wife F W 32 M Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Mattie M Dtr F W 11/12 Tn Tn Tn
Fly, Elmon StepSon M W 12 S Tn Tn Tn

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, Madison County, Jackson City, First Ward, Civil District 5
Enumerated April 11, 1930
ED 57-12 SD 10 Sheet 17A
203-49-84
McLemore, Eugene Head m W 45 M 34 Gibson Tenn Tenn Tenn Salesman Grocer Store
McLemore, Nona Wf F W 42 M 16 Carrol Tenn Dyer Tenn Carrol Tenn Rents Room Boarding House
McLemore, Mattie Dtr F W 11 S Gibson Tenn Gibson Tenn Carrol Tenn
McLemore, Eugene Brooks Son M W 10 S Gibson Tenn Carrol Tenn Gibson Tenn
Denson, Nettie Mae Boarder F W 27 M 25 Tenn Tenn Tenn Press feeder Printing co
Denson, J W Boarder M W 23 M 21 Miss Miss Miss Presse Dry Clean Co
Fly, Elmon L Boarder M W 23 S Tenn Tenn Tenn Salesman ???
Davis, Harry Boarder M W 53 D 27 Ala Wales Scotland Mail Clerk Railway
Bilhen, P R Boarder M W 55 S Tenn Miss Tenn Salesman Insurance
Coleman, G. Elmer Boarder M W 31 S Lebanon, Tenn Tenn Tenn Barber Barber Shop
Terry, Callie Sue F W 32 Wd 17 Henderson, Tenn Tenn Tenn Teacher Business College
Terry, Callie Sue Boarder

Eugene married Nona Perkins before 1919 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Nona was born about 1888 in Carroll County, Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

This APPEARS to be them at the time of the 1910 Census:

Tennessee, Madison County, Civil District 11
Enumerated 11 Apr 1910 by Robert N. Danis
SD 8 ED 164 Sheet 3B
69-68
McLemore, K. Head M W 20 M1 0 Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Ida May Wife F W 19 M1 0 0/0 Tn Tn Tn

1920 Census
Tennessee, Fayette County, Civil District 15
Enumerated 3 Feb 1920 by Louella Havercamp
SD 10, ED 23, Stamped 275
196-216
Ida McLemore, Head, F W 29 M Tn Tn Tn
(Listed with the family of Andrew J. and Elda Newland)
197-217
McLemore, Cabe Husband M W 31 M Tn Tn Tn Cares for Horses
McLemore, Ulaine Dtr F W 9 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Leon Son M W 1 8/12 S Tn Tn Tn

1930 Census
Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Ward 25, Block 2255, Part of Civil District 6
Enumerated April 11, 1930 by Mrs. Anna D. Morgan
ED 79-91 SD 9 Sheet 26A
731-369-506
McLemore, Cabe Head M W 40 M 20 Tn Tn Tn Auto Mechanic Garage
McLemore, Ida J Wife F W 39 M 18 Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, James L Son M W 10 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Dorothy Dtr F W 3 S Tn Tn Tn
Peal, John A Son-in-law M W 22 M 22 Tn Tn Tn Driver Laundry
Peal, Euline Dtr F W 19 M 19 Tn Tn Tn
Wheeler, James F Boarder M W 23 M 23 Tn Tn Tn Miss Salesman Mercantile
Wheeler, Sarah J Boarder F W 21 M 21 Misas NC Miss Saleslady Mercantile

Family/Spouse: Ida Mary Jones. Ida was born on 16 Jan 1891 in Tennessee; died on 3 Apr 1969; was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Last residence shown as Jackson, Madison, Tennessee. His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Mary & Kent, has a photo of a military marker, embossed with a cross and reads "Cecil B. McLemore, Pvt US Army, World War I, Jan 10 1894 Aug 28 1978"

He shares a double headstone with Eula G, 29 July 1898-11 Mar 1984.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Tennessee, Madison County, Jackson Ward 4, Civil Distr #5
Enumerated Apr 2, 1930
ED 57-23 SD 10 Sheet 2A
Jackson St.
204-29-39
McLemore, Cecil Head R 30 M W 36 M 25 No Yes Tenn Tenn Tenn Auto Salesman
McLemore, Eula Wf F W 31 M 20 No Yes Tenn Tenn Tenn
McLemore, Martha Dtr F W 9 S Yes Yes Tenn Tenn Tenn

Cecil married Eula M. Glover on 19 Sep 1919 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Eula was born on 29 Jul 1898 in Tennessee; died on 11 Mar 1984 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee; was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alma J. ???. Alma was born on 19 Mar 1901 in Tennessee; died on 2 Jan 2000; was buried in Hopewell Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

May instead be Thelma?

Notes:

According to his daughter Sherry Connally Murray, her father Peg divorced his first wife, Nettie, prior to World War II, and moved to Milan, Tennessee to work at the arsenal. This is where he met her mother.

Johnston married Nettie Scates on 10 Sep 1934 in Henderson County, Tennessee. Nettie was born on 7 Oct 1917; died on 24 Mar 2004 in Lexington, Henderson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This appears to be his listing on the SSDI:

RAYMOND L MCLEMORE 07 Aug 1912 19 May 1995 44857 (Norwalk, Huron, OH ) (none specified) 410-12-8629 Tennessee

Notes:

My mother, Maurine McLemore Butler, passed away on February 5, 2007 in Jackson, Tennessee. She was 92.

She was a descendant of the Scottish immigrant Abraham McLemore and was born in Gibson County, TN. Her parents were James Knox McLemore and Lennie Ethel Luckey. Grandparents were James Knox Polk McLemore (1843-1908) and Margaret Caroline Jackson (1855-1932)

Maurine McLemore married Fred I. Butler in Gibson County in 1935.

Some of you may be familiar with my mother, and this is to help you update your family history information. She was quite a woman.

Tom Butler, Sr.

(Research):She was said to have married Fred L. BUTLER about 1935 in Gibson County.

Notes:

Assumed to be his listing on the SSDI:

MILBURN MCLEMORE 16 May 1918 29 Dec 1987 (V) 38305 (Jackson, Madison, TN ) (none specified) 411-18-5317 Tennessee

Mattie married Ray R. Hardcastle on 23 Jan 1938 in Madison County, Tennessee. Ray was born before 1919; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Judge Brooks McLemore

Funeral services for Brooks McLemore, 92, long-time judge and advocate of court modernization will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Monday, August 20th at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel with Bro. Ron Hale officiating. The family will receive friends at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home North Chapel, Sunday August 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Entombment will be at Ridgecrest Cemetery.

Judge McLemore died August 15th at Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Meeks McLemore; two nephews, Louis Brooks Hardcastle of Atlanta and Roy Hardcastle of Fayette County. He had one sister, Margaret Hardcastle and one half-brother, Elmon (Tode) Fly, who preceded him in death.

Born in Medina, Tennessee, his parents were the late Nona Perkins McLemore and Eugene B. McLemore. He claimed Jackson as his residence almost his entire life.

He was a veteran of WWII - 44 months of service - 2 ? years in Asiatic Pacific Theater.

Judge McLemore was educated in the Jackson City Schools, West Tennessee Business College, Union University and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Vanderbilt University. As a senior at Vanderbilt he organized the moot court system and was the first Chief Justice. He was also a graduate of the National College of the Judiciary at the University of Nevada, Reno. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega college fraternity and a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.

He was engaged in the private practice of law from 1950 to 1960. He served three terms in the State Senate and was nominated for a fourth term before he was appointed Chancellor of the 14th Chancery Division of Tennessee in 1960. After serving 15 ? years in that office he was elected by the Supreme Court of Tennessee to be the Executive Secretary of that Court (now known as Administrative Director of the Courts). After serving one year, he was elected Attorney General of Tennessee by the Supreme Court. After retiring he continued to serve as Special Justice of the Supreme Court and Special Judge of the Court of Appeals by designation of the Chief Justice.

Frank F. Drowota, III, and former Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court, stated: "His leadership, intellect and energy shaped the progress of the courts of this state. He was always gracious in manner and courteous in speech, and he had a warm and delightful personality. His soundness of judgment, impartiality, courage and fairness will always be remembered. He was one of Tennessee's great judges and judicial conference leaders." Judge Alan HIghers of the Tennessee Court of Appeals noted: "Brooks McLemore is a legend in Tennessee law. No man in our history has made greater a contribution to our state judiciary than he has done."

He was president of the Judicial Conference of Tennessee 1966-67. He was a member of the Judicial Council of Tennessee for 14 years. He was listed in Marquis' Who's Who in America. He served as a delegate to the National Conference of State Trial Judges, American Bar Association, three consecutive years. He was very active throughout his career in court modernization and after his retirement was cited by the Judicial Conference for his outstanding services and devoted leadership.

He was the teacher of an adult bible class, which bears his name at West Jackson Baptist Church for 41 years and he cherished the relationships he made there. He was Trustee of Union University for 12 years and was Trustee Emeritus at the time of his death. He received Union's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1972.

As a practicing lawyer he was interested in Trade Unionism and represented many labor unions. He was president of the Jackson Trades Labor Council 1950 to 1953.

Memorials may be directed to West Jackson Baptist Church.

George A. Smith & Sons

North Chapel

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jacksonsun/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=159252810

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Meeks. Elizabeth was born on 3 Jun 1920 in Mississippi; died on 17 Nov 2012 in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSDI listing:

EULINE M PEAL 15 Apr 1910 01 Mar 2004 (V) 38108 (Memphis, Shelby, TN ) (none specified) 413-14-8474 Tennessee

Family/Spouse: John A. Peal. John was born about 1908 in Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]