Name J W Mclemore
Event Type Death
Event Date 16 Sep 1939
Event Place Stamford, Jones, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 15 Oct 1894
Birthplace , Oklahoma
Father's Name T D Mclemore
Mother's Name Mattie Thompson
Certificate Number 42881
GS Film number 2118304
Digital Folder Number 005144948
Image Number 02523
His Death certificate shows he died in a farm accident, being crushed under a tractor. He was married to Mrs. Buske McLemore.
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3M6-PWM : accessed 19 Aug 2014), J W Mclemore, 16 Sep 1939; citing certificate number 42881, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2118304.
An actual copy of his Texas Death Certificate can be seen online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976. He is shown as a son of James McLemore and Emma Smith. It is ASSUMED that the James McLemore that is his father is a son of Young Leander McLemore, as another son of Young Leander, John Wesley, was also in Somervell County around this time period. This should be verified through an obituary or census records. John Alvin was listed as born in Somervell County. His residence at the time of his death was Tolar, and his occupation was farming. He was married, and the informant was his wife, Mrs. J. A. McLemore.
When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was a resident of Sommervell County. His DOB was instead shown as 11 Mar 1884.
1910 Census
Texas, Somervell, JP 1
Enumerated 23 Apr 1910
SD 12 ED 86 Sheet 9B
167-172
Newman, Henry L Hd m W 52 W Tx Tn Tn
Newman, Plez J Son M W 16 S Ark Tx Ark
Newman, Aut N Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Ark
Newman, Sidney L Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Ark
Newman, John O SOn M W 5 S Tx Tx Ark
----173
McLemore, John N Son in law M W 25 M1 7 Tx Tn Tn
McLemore, Ora D Dtr F W 24 M1 7 3/3 Ark Tx Ark
McLemore, Erwin L Grandson M W 5 S Tx Tx Ark
McLemore, Mabel W Granddaughter F W 3 S Tx Tx Ark
McLemore, Rush Grandson M W 2 S Tx Tx Ark
1910 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 2
Enumerated 27 May 1910 by Luther M. Cox
SD 6 ED 15 Sheet 31A Stamped 174
508-511
McLemore, Josiah A.J. Hd M W 44 M1 21 Ms Ms Ms Farmer
McLemore, Laura Wf F W 42 M1 Ky Ala Ala
McLemore, Bunyan Son M W 21 S Ms Ms Ky Farm Labor
McLemore, Laurence Son M 17 S Ms Ms Ky Farm Labor
McLemore, Gavin Son M W 14 Ms Ms Ky Farm Labor
McLemore, Paul Son M W 10 S Ms Ms Ky
McLemore, Myrtle Dtr F W 8 S Ms Ms Ky
McLemore, Evaline Dtr F W 6 S Ms Ms Ky
McLemore, Agnes Dtr F W 5 S Ms Ms Ky
1920 Census
Mississippi, Perry County, Beat 2
Enumerated 6 Feb 1920 By D.M. McLemore
SD 6 ED 124 Sheet 5B
McLemore, John A Hd 55 M Miss Miss Miss Laborer Woods
McLemore, Laura K Wf 43 M Ky Ga Al
McLemore, Gavin W Son 22 M Miss Miss Ky Fireman Skiffer?
McLemore, Mary C Dtr-in-Law 16 M Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Paul A Son 20 S Miss Miss Miss Laborer Skiffer?
McLemore, Emma M.M. Dtr 16 S Miss Miss Ky
McLemore, Evelyn M Dtr 14 S Miss Miss Ky
McLemore, Allie Agnes Dtr 13 S S Miss Miss Ky
Cooley, Atha W Nephew 19 S Miss Miss Miss
1930 Census
Mississippi, Jones County, Beat 4, Ovett
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 24-19 SD 9 Sheet 1B
19-21
McLemore, Bunion Head 200 M W 40 M 21 Miss Miss Miss Wood Cutter Turpentine Plant
McLemore, Lovie Wf F W 37 M 17 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Hazele Dtr F W 17 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Elma Dtr F W 14 S Miss Miss Miss
19-22
McLemore, Joe(sic) R Head M W 64 M 23 Miss Miss Miss Wood Cutter Turpentine Plant
McLemore, Laura Wf F W 63 M 22 Miss Miss Miss
23-26
McLemore, Paul J Head M W 30 M 20 Miss Miss Miss Laborer Transportaion
McLemore, Getrude Wf F W 30 M 20 Miss Miss
McLemore, Dorothy Dtr F W 7 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Laura Dtr F W 4 1/12 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Doria Dtr F RW 3 8/12 Miss Miss Miss
When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was listed as a resident of Lumberton, Mississippi, with an occupation of "working in a mill" for A. W. Hinton &Co. He had a wife and children to support. He was Tall, of medium build, with light blue eyes and light brown hair. The date of his registration was Jun 5, 1917.
1920 Census
Mississippi, Perry County, Beat 2
Enumerated 2 and 3 Feb 1920
SD 26 ED 126 Sheet 1A
4-4
McLemore, Bunyan Head M W 29 M Miss Miss Miss Laborer Mill Company
McLemore, Lovie T Wf F W 26 M Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Hazel M Dtr F W 8 S Miss Miss Ala
McLemore, Elma J Dtr F W 5 S Miss Miss Ala
1930 Census
Mississippi, Jones County, Beat 4, Ovett
Enumerated April 4, 1930
ED 24-19 SD 9 Sheet 1B
19-21
McLemore, Bunion Head 200 M W 40 M 21 Miss Miss Miss Wood Cutter Turpentine Plant
McLemore, Lovie Wf F W 37 M 17 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Hazele Dtr F W 17 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Elma Dtr F W 14 S Miss Miss Miss
19-22
McLemore, Joe R Head M W 64 M 23 Miss Miss Miss Wood Cutter Turpentine Plant
McLemore, Laura Wf F W 63 M 22 Miss Miss Miss
23-26
McLemore, Paul J Head M W 30 M 20 Miss Miss Miss Laborer Transportaion
McLemore, Getrude Wf F W 30 M 20 Miss Miss
McLemore, Dorothy Dtr F W 7 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Laura Dtr F W 4 1/12 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Doria Dtr F RW 3 8/12 Miss Miss Miss
Some researchers show his middle name as Caleb, that he married Martha Susan Radford/Matha A. Radford in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, and that he died in Union Parish, Louisiana after 1872. Not confirmed.
1870 Census
Lousiana, Union Parish, Ward No. 2, P.O. Marion
Enumerated 19 July 1870
Page 44
238-238
McLemore, John 40 M W Farmer $275 $200 Miss
McLemore, Susanah 40 F W Housekeeper Ala
McLemore, Augustus 16 M W Farm Labor Miss
McLemore, Amos 14 M W Farm Labor Miss
McLemore, Elisabeth 12 F W Miss
McLemore, William D 10 M W Farm Labor Miss
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.
Obituary and military information, below, copied from his FindAGrave Memorial page created by Mary Jo:
Limestone Democrat, Athens, AL, Tuesday, March 24, 1959
John Cluff McLemore, 68, died of a heart attack at his home on Rt. 2 Elkmont shortly after noon yesterday.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Cartwright Church of Christ. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery, McConnell Funeral Home directing.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian McLemore; one son, J.C. Carter, Athens; and three grandchildren; three brothers, Early and Wiley McLemore, Elkmont, and Buford Carter of Chattanooga, Tenn.; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Otis Pyron, Mrs. Emmett Blakely and Mrs. Curtis Haraway.
Inscription:
ALABAMA
PVT US ARMY
WORLD WAR
Name John Cluff Mclemore
Titles and Terms:
Name Prefix:
Event Date 23 Mar 1959
Event Place Rural, Limestone, Alabama
Gender: Male
Race (Original):
Race:
Age (Original) 68y
Birth Year (Estimated) 1891
Birth Date (Original):
Birthplace:
Marital Status:
Spouse's Name:
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
Spouse's Name Prefix:
Father's Name John William Mclemore
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Name Prefix:
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name Nina Holbert
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name Prefix:
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation:
Address:
Residence Place:
Cemetery:
Burial Place:
Burial Date:
Funeral Home:
Informant's Name:
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GS Film number 908939
Reference ID 5840
Citing this Record:
"Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J65P-RH3 : accessed 28 Oct 2013), John Cluff Mclemore, 23 Mar 1959; citing reference 5840, Department of Health, Montgomery; FHL microfilm 1908939.
1920 Census
Alabama, Limestone County, 8th Big Creek
3 February 1920
SD 8 ED 107 Sheet 8B
135-161
McLemore, John W M W 71 Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Dema F W 23 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Otisca Dtr F W 6 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Christine Dtr F W 5 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Dartha Dtr F 10/12 Ala Ala Ala
----162
McLemore, John C Hd M W 29 M Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, W/Lillian Wf F W 21 M Al Tn Al
1930 Census
Alabama, Limestone County, Big Creek Precinct 8
Enumerated April 14, 1930
ED 42-17 SD 2 Sheet 10B
181-195
McLemore, John C Hd M W 39 M 29 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Tera L Wif F W 31 M 21 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, John C. Jr Son M W 9 S Ala Ala Ala
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
James McKinney indicates that John D. McLemore was the only one of the original McLemores to stay in the area of Rockcastle County, Kentucky. He was granted 200 acres on Skaggs Creek.
1860 Census
Kentucky, Rockcastle County, Southern District, Post Office Mount Vernon
Enumerated 11 June 1860
Page 6
42-42
Gillum McLemore 78 M Farmer NC
43-43
Jno. McLemore 27 M Farmer $100 $130 Ky
Nancy A. McLemore 24 F Ky
Wm T. McLemore 4 F Ky
Ann E. McLemore 3 F Ky
Sarah J. McLemore 1 F Ky
44-44
Right McLemore 35 M Farmer $200 $103 Ky
Sarah Curly 78 F Widdow $--- $20 NC
1870 Census
Kentucky, Rockcastle County, District 5, Post Office Mount Vernon
Enumerated 11 and 12 August 1870 by Wm. Souder
Stamped 73 (bottom of prior page and top of page 73)
12/12
John Waddle and Louisa (McLemore) and children
13/13
McLemore, John D 48 M W Farmer $300 $280 KY
McLemore, Nancy A 40 F W Keeping House KY
McLemore, William F 14 M W Works of Farm KY
McLemore, Ann E 12 F W At Home Ky
McLemore, Sarah J 10 F At Home Ky
McLemore, Thomas G. 8 M Ky
McLemore, Cinthia 6 F W Ky
McLemore, John D 4 M W Ky
McLemore, Wright 1 M W Ky
14/14
McLimoor, Wright 46 M W Farmer $500 $310 Ky
1880 Census
John D. McLemore Self M M W 54 Ky Farmer Ky Ky
Nancy J. McLemore Wife M F W 46 Ky Keeping House Ky Ky
Thomas J. McLemore Son M M W 18 Ky Works of Farm Ky Ky
Artemecia McLemore Dtr Law M F W 20 Ky At Home Ky Ky
Jane McLemore D S F W 15 Ky Ky Ky
John McLemore S S M W 13 Ky Ky Ky
Wright McLemore S S M W 11 Ky Ky Ky
Hackley McLemore S S M W 6 Ky Ky Ky
Census Place E.D. 97, Rockcastle, Kentucky
FHL Film # 1254441 NA Film #T9-0441
Page Number 416C
1900 Census
Kentucky, Rockcastle County, Precinct No. 7
Enumerated 1 June 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 1 Stamped 168A
7-7
McLemore, John D. and Paralee with dtr
8-8
McLemore, John D. Hd W M Jan 1822 78 M 45 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
McLemore, Nancy A Wf W F May 1840 60 M 45 Ky Va Va
McLemore, Thomas Son W M Sept 1861 38 D Ky Ky Ky Farm Hand
9-9
McLemore, William and Amanda with children
10-10
McLemore, Hackley and Lora
Paul Williams emailed, in January 2012, that "In 1910, John Mademore (sic) age 44 KY KY KY was residing with his brother-in-law John W. Smith in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. John 's spouse is not present, but his 12 year old daughter, Liza is in the household, shown as John Smith's niece."
1900 Census
Kentucky, Rockcastle County, Precinct No. 7
Enumerated 1 June 1900
SD 8 ED 71 Sheet 1 Stamped 168A
7-7
McLemore, John Hd W M Mar 1870? 30 M 10 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
McLemore, Pearlee Wf W F Apr 1870 30 M 10 3/1 Ky Tn Tn
McLemore, Eliza Dtr W F Sept 1897 w S Ky Ky Ky
8-8
McLemore, John D. Hd W M Jan 1822 78 M 45 Ky Ky Ky Farmer
McLemore, Nancy A Wf W F May 1840 60 M 45 Ky Va Va
McLemore, Thomas Son W M Sept 1861 38 D Ky Ky Ky Farm Hand
9-9
McLemore, William and Amanda with children
10-10
McLemore, Hackley and Lora
1910 Census
Indiana, Tippecanoe County, Union Twp
Enumerated 25 Apr 1910
SD 10 ED 185 Sheet 5B
Farmers Interstate
84-84
Smith, John W Hed M W 77 M3 17 Oh GermanyGerman IreEnglish Farm Laborer
Smith, Cynthia Wf F W 46 m1 17 Ky Ky Ky
MacLemore, John Brother-in-law M W 44 m1 25 Ky Ky KY Farm Laborer
MacLemore, Liza Niece F W 12 S Ky Ky Ky
A 36 year old John D. McLemore, born in Tennessee, is located in the Southern Division of Carroll County, Mississippi at the time of the 1850 census. John appears to be living with his wife, Sarah, and four children: Daniel, Price, Jefferson and Adalaide. As several researchers show John Dabney McLemore as the father of Price Perkins McLemore (although the evidenced for this is not documented in their trees), it appears likely that this John D. McLemore is indeed John Dabney McLemore. Rev. William McLemore shows that he was actually born in North Carolina, and does not list a location of death. Several online trees show he died in Panola County, Mississippi, but no sources are cited for this.
It is further shown on the 1850 census that John is married to a 24 year old Sarah, born in North Carolina. She would have been too young to be the mother of the three boys in the household, but is likely the mother of John's one year old daughter, Adalaide.
He reported that he owned property worth $2,000.
In 1860, the same John D. McLemore appears to still be listed in Carroll County, but without a wife or children enumerated with him. His real property was reported to be worth $381,000 and personal property was reported at $400,000. This is a huge increase in value in a relatively short time period. He is shown as a Farmer/Merchant. It appears that the "personal property" was likely his inventory of slaves.
This appears likely based on the following:
CARROLL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
LARGEST SLAVEHOLDERS FROM 1860 SLAVE CENSUS SCHEDULES
and
SURNAME MATCHES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS ON 1870 CENSUS
Transcribed by Tom Blake, October 2001
MCLEMORE, John D., 200 slaves, Dist. 4, page 289B (? no stamped number located)
MCLEMORE, John D., 89 slaves, Dist. 4, page 289
MCLEMORE, Jno. D., 79 slaves, Dist. 3, page 280
MCLEMORE, John D., by W. D. Warren overseer, 68 slaves, Dist. 2, page 259
FORMAT. This transcription lists the names of those largest slaveholders in the County, the number of slaves they held in the Police District where counted, the number of the Police District and the first census page on which they were listed. The page numbers used are the rubber stamped numbers in the upper right corner of every set of two pages, with the previous stamped number and a "B" being used to designate the pages without a stamped number. Following the holder list is a separate list of the surnames of the holders with information on numbers of African Americans on the 1870 census who were enumerated with the same surname. The term "County" is used to describe the main subdivisions of the State by which the census was enumerated.
SOURCES. The 1860 U.S. Census Slave Schedules for Carroll County, Mississippi (NARA microfilm series M653, Roll 596) reportedly includes a total of 13,808 slaves. This transcription includes 75 slaveholders who held 40 or more slaves in Carroll County, accounting for 5,073 slaves, or 36% of the County total. The rest of the slaves in the County were held by a total of 888 slaveholders, and those slaveholders have not been included here. Due to variable film quality, handwriting interpretation questions and inconsistent counting and page numbering methods used by the census enumerators, interested researchers should view the source film personally to verify or modify the information in this transcription for their own purposes. Census data for 1860 was obtained from the Historical United States Census Data Browser, which is a very detailed, searchable and highly recommended database that can found at . Census data on African Americans in the 1870 census was obtained using Heritage Quest's CD "African-Americans in the 1870 U.S. Federal Census", available through Heritage Quest at
After the Civil War, in 1865, he filed for a petition of pardon and amnesty from the federal government.
"To his Excellency Andrew Johnson, President of the United States of America. Comes petitioner respectfully represents that he is now and had been for many years resident of the State of Mississippi; that he has a wife and eight children, and is fifty two years of age [therefore born ca 1813]. That at the commencement of the War he was invested as a partner in a commission house in New Orleans and a a planter in said State of Mississippi & Yazoo and Tallahatchie bottoms, that he was then and is now as a member of the land commission house and as an individual largely indebted, Say altogehter about the amoutn of three hundred thousand dollars, an undertimable amount which is due to orphan children, that he has lost all of his slaves, and second, all of the debt due to him, and said commission house, are now nearly worthless, that the property he now owns is worth more than twenty thousand dollars but that is is wholy insufficient to pay his debts. He is advised that by reason of the value of his property he is not entitled to the benefit of your Excellency's proclamation of Amnesty, dated 29 May A. D. 1865, and that he must apply for an official pardon. He also states that he comes under none of the ??? except form the benefits of ??? proclamation Except the one in relation to persons owning $20,00 in taxable property. He states that he was opposed to the secession of the Southern States and opposed it until it was done. After the war commenced he consciously believed it to be duty to assist his state and section, which he did tot he best of his ability. He was elected a member of the Legislature of the State of Mississippi in Oct 1863 and held that office when the war ended. This was all the office of position he ever held during said war. He was not in the army, being exempt from his age. He now states that he desires the benefit of said Proclamation and amnesty. That he has takend the oath ??? prescribed which he hopes to ????, which he declares he will conciously observe. He also states that no proceedings have been commenced to condemn or subject any of his property under the confiscation laws of th U.S. he now asks that he be allowed a full & free pardon." John D. McLemore.
At the time of the 1870 census, a John D. McLemore is once again listed in Carroll County, with a 44 year old wife "Sally" born in North Carolina. This appears to be the same Sarah he was listed with 20 years earlier. Several younger children are listed in the household with them as well. Perhaps his wife and children were living apart from him in 1860, or maybe they were just inadvertantly left off of the census by the enumerator.
1850 Census
Mississippi, Carroll, South Division
Enumerated 26 Sept 1850
Stamped 227
#447-484
John D. McLemore 36 M Farmer $2000 Tenn
Sarah A. McLemore 24 M NC
Daniel McLemore 12 M Miss
Price P McLemore 10 M Miss
Jefferson McLemore 9 M Miss
Adalaide McLemore 1 F Miss
Daniel, Price and Jefferson were all marked as having attended school during the year.
1860 Census
Mississippi, Carroll County, Police District 4
Enumerated 27 Aug 1860 by H.L. Allen
Post office Carrollton
Page 17
122-122
John D. McLamore 47 M Farmer/Merchant H. $381,000 $400,000 Tenn
No family listed??
1870 Census
Mississippi, Carroll County, Div 28 Twp 18 Range 4
Enumerated 24 Jun 1870
Stamped 549
56-56
McLemore, John D 56 M W Planter
McLemore, Sally 44 F W Keeping House NC
McLemore, John 18 M W At School Miss
McLemore, Green (sic) 16 M W At School Miss
McLemore, Maggie 9 F W Miss
McLemore, Edger 3 M W Miss
Gerus, Steel? 45 F B Cook NC
Gerus, Tilman 14 M B Domestic Servant Miss
1880 Census
Tennessee, Carroll County, 23rd District
Enumerated 7 July 1880
Page 40 SD 1 ED 23
349-359
McLemore, John D W M 67 Faremer DEAD Tenn Tenn Tenn
McLemore, Sallie A W F 54 Wf Keeps House NC NC NC
McLemore, Abram G W M 26 S Merchant Niss Tenn NC
McLemore, Maggie W F 19 Dtr At home Miss Tenn NC
1862 enlisted in McLemore's Co. F, 4th Tennessee Cavalry. Discharged in 1863 on account of bad health. According to Confederate Soldiers and Patriots of Maury County, Tennessee "He was court martialed by Federals on 3 May 1865 because in Dec. 1864 he and Richard Mackey got 1000 grain sacks from the Carter's Creek Station; he was released."
(Courtesy of Mark Freeman)
Betty Pritchett writes that "During the rest of the war years, he worked in the Commissary Department in Columbia, Tennessee. He spent most of his civilian life as a farmer and a stock raiser."
1870 Census
Tennessee, Williamson County, 4th Civil District, Post Office Jordans Store
Enumerated 5 July 1870 by L. McCall
Page 6
52-51
McLemore, J.D. 38 M W Farmer Tenn
McLemore, Lucy J 31 F W Keeping House Tenn
McLemore, A.P. 5 M W Tenn
McLemore, Sidney G 2 M W Tenn
McLemore, June 1 F W Tenn
1880 Household:
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
D. John MCLEMORE Self M Male W 48 TN NC NC
A. Lesey MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 41 TN Keeping House NC NC
A. P. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 16 TN NC NC
S. G. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 13 TN NC NC
Jan... MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 10 TN NC NC
Robenia MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 8 TN NC NC
Eliza SWANSON Other M Female B 40 TN Laborer/Servant NC NC
Martha SWANSON Other S Female B 15 TN Laborer NC NC
A. Rachell SWANSON Other S Female B 3 TN NC NC
Source Information:
Census PlaceDistrict 4, Williamson, Tennessee Family History Library Film 1255285 NA Film Number T9-1285 Page Number 47D
1900 Federal Census
Texas, Haskell, JP 1, ED 89
Enumerated 6 Jun 1900 by A. W. Springer
SD 4, ED 89, Sheet 4B
68-72
McLemore, Atkinson Head W M May 1864 36 M 12 Tenn Tenn Tenn Drug Clerk
McLemore, Josephine Wife W F Feb 1866 34 M 12 4/3 Tenn Tenn Vir
McLemore, Florella Daug W F May 1890 10 Tx Tenn Vir
McLemore, Francis Daug W F Oct 1896 3 F Tex Tenn Va
McLemore, Leasy V. Daug W F Nov 1898 1 F Tx Tenn Va
McLemore, John D Father W M Apr 1832 68 M 41 Tenn NC Tenn
McLemore, Leisa A Mother W F Feb 1839 61 M 40 7/4 Tenn NC NC
Davis, ??? Hand W M Aug 1883 16 D Ga Unk NC Farm Labor
1910 Census
Texas, Taylor, Abilene Ward 3, ED 266
(Note: The scan of the actual census Microfilm at Ancestry.com is nearly illegible. The listing below is from the Ancestry.com transcription of this listing)
Whens F. McLemore (Atkins) 45
??? McLemore 45 (Josephine?)
Florence McLemore 19
Francis McLemore 12
??? McLemore 11 (Leasa)
??? D. McLemore 78 (John D.)
Lucy McLemore 71
John WRIGHT 44
Could he be the father of the John Dabney McLemore, born 20 Dec 1883 in Austin, TX and died 24 Dec 1925 who was buried in the IOOF Cemetery, Greenwood, LeFlore County, Mississippi?
A scan of an article on his Find A Grave memorial page shows he died in Marshall, Texas after a boatin accident on Caddo Lake, on the Texas-Louisiana border.The article was headlined "Boat Collision Takes Life of Dallas Native, Night Tragedy ends in Drowning of One, Injuries to Three" The story note that John was riding with three companions, and died when a speed boat hit the boat he was in.
Name: John Donnelly Mclemore
Death Date: 23 Apr 1939
Death Place: Precinct No. 2, Harrison, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 25 years 3 months 20 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 03 Jul 1913
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Edward E. Mclemore
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Name: Margaret Butler
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Switchman, Telephone Co.
Place of Residence: Marshall, Texas
Cemetery:
Burial Place: Dallas, Texas
Burial Date: 26 Apr 1939
Additional Relatives: X
Film Number: 2118015
Digital Film Number: 4030440
Image Number: 1723
Reference Number: cn 18839
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Thought, but not proven, to be the brother of William McLemore, the husband of Leona Bridges? They lived near each other at the time of the 1900 census, and were listed as adjacent families as of the 1910 census. Both census enumerations were in Walker County, Alabama.
On the "Weddle Family Tree" on Ancestry.com, he is shown as John Edward McLemore, a son of Frank M. McLemore and Mary Anne Hussey, and grandson of Calvin and Martha McLemore, and great grandson of Wilson McLemore. John's siblings are shown as Martha, William Newton McLemore (b. 1873), and Mary Elizabeth.
1900 Census
Alabama, Walker County, Twp 12 R 9 Beat 6 Carbon Hill
Enumerated 11 June 1900
SD 6 ED 141 Sheet 18B
248-252
McLemore, William N Hd W M May 1876 24 M 0 Ala Ala Miss Coal Miner
McLemore, Leona P Wf W F Jan 1877 23 M 0 0.0 Ala Ga NC
Alabama, Walker, Carbon Hill, Twp 13 R 9 Beat 5 Carbon Hill
Enumerated 13 June 1900
SD 6 ED 141 Sheet 16B
319-325
McLemore, Arthur Boarder W M Aug 1872 27 S Miss Irland? Irland? Engineer Coal Mine
Alabama, Walker, Pr 7 (Beach Grove)
Enumerated 2 June 1900
SD 6 ED 142 Sheet 1B
11-11 A.C. and Nancy Swindle
13-13
McLemore, John Hd W M May 1878 22 M 0 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Susan E Wf W F May 1885 15 M 0 Ala Ala Ala
1910 Census
Alabama, Walker County, Pr. 5
Enumerated 29 April 1910
SD ? ED 175 Sheet 25A
513-526
McLemore, John Hd M W 34 m1 10 Miss Miss Miss Miner Coal Mines
McLemore, Dina Wif F W 25 M1 10 4/4 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Ruby Dtr F W 9 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Gussie S. Dtr F W 7 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Nellie Dtr F W 4 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Johnnie Dtr F W 2 S Ala Ala Ala
514-527
McLemore, William Hd M W 34 M1 10 Ala Ala Miss Farmer
McLemore, Leona Wf F W 22 M1 10 5/3 Ala Ga SC
McLemore, Carl Son m W 8 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, William F. Son M W 5 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Carrie Son M W 2 S Ala Ala Ala
1920 Census
Texas, Mills County, JP and Voting Box 28
Enumerated 10 and 11 March 1920
SD 17 ED 168 Sheet 3B
Hamilton and Goldtwaite Road
Indexed on Ancestry.com as Mcle
J. E. Mclemore age 47 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
Dena Mclemore age 35 Ala Ala Ala
Ruby Mclemore age 18 Ala Miss Ala
Lois Mclemore age 16 Ala Miss Ala
Nellie Mclemore age 14 Ala Miss Ala
Jennie Mclemore age 12 Ala Miss Ala
Arthur Mclemore age 9 Ala Miss Ala
Christine Mclemore age 4 Ala Miss Ala
Harry Mclemore age 2 Ala Miss Ala
Obituary, copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Beanie Ragan Adams:
JOHN MCLEMORE, 67, of Talihina, Okla. went home to be with Jesus on February 13, 2011. Son of Arthur Clinton and Mae Coble McLemore, he began his journey on this earth in Alvin, Texas on October 10, 1943. John grew up in Alvin and told countless stories of playing with his cousins and friends, fishing in the Gulf, hunting with his dad, and working in his parents five and dime variety stores. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at a young age. He began using his God-given gift of singing in church as a minister. He was the music minister at the First Baptist Church in Talihina for over 35 years. He loved the Lord, and loved his church family. John graduated high school from Allan Military Academy. He bought his first street rod during his freshman year of college at Sam Houston State University, in Huntsville, Texas. Street rodding would become his life long passion. For a short time after college he managed several A & W Root Beer Franchises. He moved to Tuskahoma, Oklahoma in 1970. He partnered with his father, built and developed the Kiamichi Fish Farm. John married the love of his life Martha Ann Boston, on October 2, 1971. They had three children together and his commitment and love for all of them was beyond measure. Rare was the day that he didn't say "I love you" multiple times. He owned and operated the Western Auto in Talihina until 1986. Soon thereafter, he began teaching art at Talihina Public School. He would often say, "teaching is what I should have been doing all my life." Mr. Mac absolutely adored his students. No doubt about it, he was an avid Tiger fan. He could be found Friday nights, 2nd row from the top, on the fifty yard line, cow bells in hand. To many of his street rod buddies he was known as "Talihina John", or just "TJ". He was a founding member of the "No Name Gang", and would spend countless hours talking about, and building hot rods with this brotherhood of friends. He established the "Talihina Fun Run" in 1998, and has hosted it for the last 12 years. The Talihina Fun Run always ended with a meal at John's home and a stroll through his "Field of Dreams." He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents John Edward and Dena McLemore, and maternal grandparents Omar Shaw and Alice Coble, and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Martha Ann McLemore, of the home; daughter Rebecca McLemore of Talihina; son Clinton and Kim McLemore of Ardmore; daughter Stephanie McLemore of Ardmore; and three grandchildren, Kadie, Jonathan, and Rachael McLemore of Ardmore; and "adopted" son Alex Barron, of Spiro. He was the brother-in-law of Donna and the late Bill Baggett, Janice and Paul Lawson, and JD Boston all of Talihina. He leaved numerous other cherished relatives, and friends. While he will be greatly missed by his family and friends, we rejoice in knowing he has completed his journey here, and is at home with his Lord. John was a member of the Talihina Lions Club for 24 years.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Talihina High School Gym, with Reverend Mark Cook and Reverend Carrol Redwine officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Talihina Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home, Talihina, Oklahoma.
1920 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Patoka Twp
Enumerated 10 through 12 January 1920
SD 77 ED 15 Sheet 3B
64-64
McLemore, John Hd M W 39 M Ky KY Ky Farmer General Farm
McLemore, Hettie Wf F W 39 M Ind Tn Ind
McLemore, Freman Son M W 16 S Ind Ky Ind
McLemore, May Dtr F W 9 S Ind Ky Ind
1930 Census
Indiana, Gibson County, Patoka
Enumerated April 17, 1930
ED 12 SD 26-22 Sheet 10B
McLemore, John F Hd M W 50 M28 Ky KY KY Farmer Own Farm
McLemore, Hettie Wf F W 50 M28 Ind Tn Ind
McLemore, May Dtr F W 20 S Ind Ky Ind
Finn's middle name could have been Fenton (based on a poll tax receipt from Jasper) or Finerel (based on the middle name of his son, Rufus) or Finn, as he was commonly called.
At the time of the 1880 census, he was widowed, and living in the home of his in-laws with his young daughter.
He was a farmer. On the 1900 Sabine County census, he is shown in household 22, next to the Henry S. White family, his wife's brother. Household 36 is that of Thomas E. McLemore, his half brother.
Finn died in at the home of his son, Vessie McLemore. Vessie and Nina had been caring for him. Granddaughter Evon remembers she and some cousins going out into the woods to gather wildflowers for him while her father built a coffin. Her father and his brothers took the coffin by cart to the Gravel Hill cemetery a few days later.
1880 Census
Census Place:Precinct 3, Jasper, Texas
Source:FHL Film 1255313 National Archives Film T9-1313
Page 14 Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
J.F. MCLEMORE Self M W W 25 Texas Occ: Laborer Fa: AR Mo: GA
Vilona MCLEMORE Dau F S W 7 M Texas Fa: Texas Mo: MS
Frances WIGLEY Self M M W 69 GA Occ: FarmerFa: VA Mo: VA
Sarah WIGLEY Wife F M W 67 SC Occ: Keeping House Fa: SC Mo: SC
Martha WIGLEY Dau F S W 31 MS Occ: At HomeFa: GAMo: SC
Alexander WIGLEY Son M S W 25 Texas Occ: Printer Fa: GA Mo: SC
1900 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Pr 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 68 Sheet 2A Stamped 93
22-23
McLemore, John Head W M Dec 1853 46 M 17 Ga NC NC Farmer
McLemore, Ruth T Wf W F Dec 1859 40 M 17 7/6 Tx Miss Miss
McLemore, Vessie E Son W M Feb 1885 15 S Tx Ga Tx Farm Laborer
McLemore, Rufus F Son W M July 1886 13 S Tx Ga Tx Farm Laborer
McLemore, Earnest Son W M May 1887 13 S Tx Ga Tx Farm Laborer
McLemore, Mellie Dtr W F Feb 1891 9 S Tx Ga Tx
McLemore, Ira Son W M Jan 1896 4 S Tx Ga Tx
1910 Federal Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 1
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 131 Sheet 1B
Milam Road
12-13
McLemore, John F. Head M W 51 M2 26 Ga Ga Ga Farmer
McLemore, Ruth T Wf F W 50 m1 26 8/7 Tx Ala Miss
McLemore, Ernest E Son M W 20 S Tx Ga Tx Farmer
McLemore, Mellie M Dtr F W 19 S Tx Ga Tx
McLemore, Elvie R Dtr F W 16 S Tx Ga Tx
McLemore, Ira W Son M W 14 S Tx Ga Tx Laborer Farm
McLemore, Emma L Dtr F W 9 S Tx Ga Tx
In 1900 he was living in the home of David J. McLemore and Eliza Hudson McLemore of Logan County as of the 1860 census. He and David J. McLemore appear to have been first cousins.
I was unable to locate him as of the 1870 census, but in 1880, he was living in the home of another first cousin, Sarah McLemore Hoskins, still in Logan County.
FindAGrave indicates he was buried in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Welsh, Jefferson Davis Parish, LA. They also show on that website that he served in "Co. F, 26 Ky Inf", which is inscribed on his headstone.
Porter Marshall shows that he was a served for the C.S.A. during the Civil War. This is NOT correct.
A descendant emailed: "John Fielding McLemore (b. 1844) was a Union Soldier, he was not part of the CSA as listed on the site. The 26th KY Infantry was Union (See Wikipedia and the National Park Service Website) Also, if you look at his grave marker it bears the emblem of the Great Seal of the United States. Last, my grandfather told me that his "grandaddy" ( John F. McLemore) served in the Union Army and "was wounded 8 times." Of course, I have no proof that he was wounded 8 times but as a boy growing up in the south, it stuck with me that one of my ancestors was a Union Soldier."
1900 Census
Kentucky, Logan County, Auburn Magisterial District North
Enumerated 13 Jun 1900
SD 3 ED 51 Sheet 8A Stamped 253
156-156
McLemore, John F Hd W M Dec 1844 M 19 Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky Farmer
McLemore, Mary S Wf W F May 1852 48 M 19 6/6 Kentucky Kentucky
McLemore, Cyrus G. Son W M Apr 1883 17 S Kentucky Kentucky Farm Laborer
McLemore, Benjamin S Son W M Mar/May? 1885 15 S Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky Farmer Laborer
McLemore, Jeneva M Dtr W F Sep 1886 13 S Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky
McLemore, Euvy R Dtr W F Dec 1888 11 S Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky
McLemore, Iva C Dtr W F June 1893 6 S Kentucky Kentucky Kentucky
According to Melba Gene McLemore, he filed a Federal Land Patent in Jefferson County in 1855.
Melba Gene McLemore also shows that he enlisted as a Private in Co. K, 18th Arkansas Infantry, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas on February 22, 1862. He died in Little Rock Arkansas just two months later, on April 22, 1862. It is possible that he died in a measles epidemic that took place in the Spring of that year.
1860 Census
Arkansas, Jefferson County, Bartholomew Twp, Post Office Pi
ne Bluff
Page 3 Stamped 895
Enumerated 9 July 1860
331-294
John H. McLemore 33 M Farmer $145 Tenn
L.V. McLemore 24 F Tenn
V.R. McLemore 7 M Ark
M.C. McLemore 5 M Ark
L.J. McLemore 3 F Ark
1870 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Post Office Carthage
Enumerated 6 July 1870
Page 34
228-235
McLemore, JR 63 M W Farmer $2000 $1500 NC
McLemore, Margaret 63 F W NC
McLemore, Matilda J. 38 F W NC
McLemore, Martha J 22 F W NC
McLemore, Ellen F 20 F W NC
McLemore, Willis J 17 M W
McLemore, Warren W 9 M W NC
Moore, Hugh 35 M W Laborere NC
Thoghin, Susan 38 F W Pauper NC
229-236
McLemore, John H 38 M W Farmer $300 $400 NC
McLemore, Elizabeth 31 F W NC
His original Texas Birth Certificate listed him as Dalton McLemore. He was not known by this name as he was growing up, and was dismayed to discover this years later. He told his niece, Melinda, that he legally changed his name to John Lynn. Perhaps he was initially named in honor of his mother's brother-in-law, Dalton Cousins.
The Texas Birth Certificate in the name Dalton showed that he was the sixth living of nine children in total born to his mother.
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6GV-FHK
Name: Dalton Mclemore
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 26 Dec 1932
Event Place: San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Vessie Eugine Mclemore
Mother's Name: Nina Ophelia Fuller
Certificate Number: 98874
Digital Folder Number: 005035230
Image Number: 01691
Collection: Vessie Eugine Mclemore in entry for Dalton Mclemore, "Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935"
Lynn served in the U.S. Army from January 24, 1955 to January 25, 1957, and was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State.
He spent most of his working life as a welder in Texas and Oklahoma. He and his wife Bobbie retired to the family homestead in San Augustine in the mid 1980's, where he raised cattle, and was overseer of the timber and wildlife on McLemore farmstead.
Sabine County Reporter
September 19, 2007
Page 11
John Lynn McLemore
John Lynn McLemore, 74, of San Augustine died Sept. 13, 2007 in Lufkin.
He was born Dec. 26, 1932 in San Augustine to Vessie Eugene McLemore and Nina Ophelia Fuller McLemore. He was a rancher and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Rosevine Church of God.
Survivors: wife, Bobbie McLemore of San Augustine; daughters, Lynda Sue Michaelski and husband Patrick of Clear Lake, Debbie McAdams of Lufkin, Dayna Martin and husband Nathaniel of Nacogdoches; sons, Steven Nash, and wife, Lori of Marble Falls, David Nash and wife, Jerri of Texas City, Charles Henry McLemore of Broaddus, Kenneth Edward McLemore of San Augustine, Ray Lyn Frederick and wife, Alicia of Wells; brother, Tom McLemore and wife Bonnie of Houston; sister, Evon Tisdale of Lufkin; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 16 at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel in San Augustine with Rev. Floyd Wright officiating. Interment followed at Rosevine Cemetery.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Fall 2007; note that the original obituary showed Lynn's daughter as Linda Sue McMichaelski, in error)
A similar obituary appeared in the September 20, 2007 issue of the San Augustine Tribune, page 10.
It is assumed that since John McLemore, at a relatively young age, was married to Sarah Morgan of Sampson County, NC that he was also almost certainly a native of Sampson County, NC himself. It further appears, based on the 1840 head of household census, that he was probably already living with the Morgan family by 1840, when he would have been just 18. It is not known if he and Sarah were already married, or if he was simply a farm hand. Furthermore, an analysis of all the McLemore families in Sampson County, NC (both through and examination of census enumerations and land transfer deeds) indicate that if John McLemore was indeed from Sampson County, he would almost certainly have to be a son of Tobias McLemore. There is no other family into which he would fit. This relationship is therefore based on circumstantial evidence, and is not absolutely certain. Any additional information, which would either help prove or disprove this relationship, is most welcome. Please email: strong@texas.net
In a letter written by Johnnie Mae Speights, she recounted a story told by her Uncle Ira "...his father ran away from home at age 14 in the dark of night because he was smoking in the barn and set it on fire and it burned up, horses and all." Henry McLemore heard a slightly different version of this story. As told to him by Ira's son, DeFord "...the father was a mean drunk. He came home with a group of men after a night of heavy drinking. He woke him up in the middle of the night and ordered him to go tend to the horses. He stumbled out in the dark to the barn to do this. As he was working, one the horses kicked over a lantern, and the barn started on fire. Scared to death of his facing his father's wrath, he jumped onto a horse and took off, never looking back."
According to Nan McCoy Kittell of Jasper, a descendant of John McLemore, it was actually John McLemore (our common ancestor), and not his son John Finn, "who ran away after burning down the barn." Nan also thinks John may have had the middle initial "M", but does not know what that stood for. Nan's mother, who also did much research on this branch of the McLemore family, noted that "John left S. C. (sic) with an older brother when he was 16 years old."
Jim White, also a McLemore family researcher,stated that a databse he had access to noted a Philadelphia Insurance company (Pioneer) which had records of a claim on a Barn owned by Tobias McLemore for $203 around 1830. He also referenced the Draper papers for this claim.
John and Sarah McLemore can first be positively identified on the 1850 Decatur County, Georgia federal census. John McElmore, a 28 year old Farmer born in North Carolina, is shown with wife Sarah (age 24, also born in North Carolina) and children William (age 5), James (age 3), and Sarah (11 months), (household #516-516). All the children were shown on this census as being born in Georgia. Based on the relatively young ages of John and Sarah at the time of the birth of their eldest son William, it was likely a first marriage for them both. It is not known if they married in North Carolina, Georgia, or elsewhere. It further appears they were in Georgia by about 1845, based on William's age. No other McLemore's were found on the Decatur 1850 census.
Just a few homes away from them in 1850 were Sarah's parents, Daniel and Mary Morgan. The Morgan family can be found in Sampson County, North Carolina at the time of the 1830 and 1840 census. Additionally, when the 1840 Sampson County census was taken, Daniel and Mary Morgan had an otherwise unaccounted for "male between 15-20" living with them. It is presumed this was their son-in-law/son-in-law to be, John McLemore, who was said to have "run away from home" circa 1836.
John McLemore and family followed the Morgan family from Decatur County, Georgia to Newton County, Texas sometime after 1850. Sarah died either enroute, or shortly after arriving to Texas.
Per a marriage license on file in Jasper County, "John McLemore married Sarah Ann Boit (Boyett) on July 26, 1859". Based on the ages of the five children listed with them on the 1860 Newton County, Texas Census, they would have all been his from his first marriage to Sarah Morgan. The children shown on the 1860 census were William H (age 14), James H (age 12), John F (age 7), Daniel F (age 3), and Mary A (age 2). William and James had both appeared on the earlier 1850 Decatur County, GA census. Sarah, who had been shown as an 11 month old toddler in 1850, but not on this subsequent census, had apparently died.The family was located in adjacent Jasper County, Texas at the time of the 1870 census.
Nan Kittell located the following land record from Newton County:
No. 79, Vol. 29 In the Name of the State of Texas. To all to whom these presents shall come, know ye, I Sam HOUSTON, Governor of the State of Texas aforesaid by virtue of the power vested in me by law and in accordance with the laws of said State in such case made and provided do by these presents grant to John MacLAMORE assignee of James A. WALTERS his heirs or asigns forever, 160 acres of land situated and described as follows. In Newton County on the waters of Slaydons Creek a tributary of Sabine river 17 mile S.16 degree W. from Newton by virtue of Premption Certificate No. 5 issued to John MacLEMORE as assignee of James A. WALTERS by the Chief Justice of Newton County 20th day of December 1858. Beg. at a stake on the W. line of H. KELLY's 160 acre survey...and on the N.line of L. DONAHOS 1/2 league survey..... Hereby relinquishing to him the said John MacLEMORE and his heirs or assigns forever all the right and title in and to said land, heretofore held and possessed by the said State, and I do hereby issue this Letter Patent for the same. In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the State to be affixed as well as the seal of the Genral land office. Done at the City of Austin on the 6th day of February 1860. Francis M. WHITE, Comm. G.L. Office Sam HOUSTON, Gov. Filed--Sept 24th, 1860 at 2 p.m. Recorded--Vol. "C" p 534
On October 7, 1874, John sold this same 160 acres of land to James R. RICHARDSON for $1 an acre. John apparently could not write, as he signed the land conveyance with his mark. His name on this document was spelled as "McClemore."
Even after his second marriage to Sarah Ann Boyett, there continued to be a close connection between John McLemore and the Morgan family. Robert Lee McLemore sent me copies of deeds from the late 1860's in which Malichi Morgan, Kizzie Kelly, and John McLemore transfered property they jointly held to Dunkin and Eliza Morgan. Furthermore, J.F. and Mary Ann McLemore were mentioned by name as grandchildren of Daniel and Mary Morgan in a deed dated January, 1889. Dorine Speights also wrote that "Aunt Julie Morgan was closely related to Pap (Finn McLemore). He and mother used to go by buggy to Jasper to see her." From Jasper Cemetery records, it appears numerous members of both the McLemore and Morgan family are buried near each other at the Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Jasper. The Zion Hill Baptist Church is the oldest Protestant Church in Jasper County.
John McLemore died in January 1891. In 1899, Sarah Ann applied for a Widow's Pension, based on John's service in the C.S.A. Her application stated that John served in Co K, Speights Regiment, 21st Texas from the fall of 1864 to the Spring of 1865.
The War Department indicated, however, that there were "no rolls on file in this office of Company K, 21st Texas Infantry, C.S.A., and no record has been found of the service, capture or parole of a man named John McLemore, as a member of this organization." Sarah's original application (File No. 2267) was rejected on September 28, 1899. Sarah reapplied for a pension almost 10 years later, in October of 1907. On this application she indicated that John served for about 3 years, from April 1862 to 1865. Both J. W. Claud and M. Morgan testified that they had served alongside him. This application (File No., 13383) was approved in March, 1908. Sarah Ann died sometime shortly thereafter.
In Zion Hill Cemetery is a double tombstone reading simply: McLemore
John Sarahan E.
Father Mother
Age 70 Age 70
Written by Melinda McLemore Strong, circa 1998 and revised periodically
1830 Census (p 186) Tobias MacLemor
Sampson County, NC
2 males under the age of 5 <---Maybe Redden and Tobias, Jr.
1 male between 5-10 <---(Appears to have been the John McLemore b. ca 1822 who married Sarah Morgan of Sampson County and later moved to Texas with the Morgans)
1 male between 15-20<---Could be either Amos (b ca 1813) who married JEMIMA SIMMONS or Raiford (b ca 1815) who married Polly UNDERWOOD
1 male between 40-50 <--Tobias (born between 1780 and 1790)
1 female under 5 <---Sarah?
2 females between 5-10
2 females between 10-15
1 female between 15-20
1 female between 40-50 <--his wife (born between 1780 and 1790)
1840 Census, Sampson County, North Carolina
(p. 9) Danl Morgan
1 male between 5-10 (Owen)
1 male between 10-15 (James)
1 male between 15-20 (This appears to have been JOHN McLEMORE, son-in-law of Daniel, who married his eldest child, Sarah. The date of their wedding is not known, so John may have actually been living with the family prior to his marriage to Sarah)
1 male between 40-50 (Daniel)
2 females between 5-10 (Dorcus, Elizabeth)
1 female between 10-15 (Sarah)
1 female between 40-50 (Mary)
Why isn't there a listing for a male, under the age of 5? (Daniel/David, born ca 1838)
1850 Census
Georgia, Decatur County, District 22
Enumerated 28 Aug 1850
Stamped 63
576-576
John McElmore 28 M Farmer N. ca.
Sarah McElmore 24 F N. ca.
Wm. McElmore 5 M Ga
James McElmore 3 M Ga
Sarah McElmore 11/12 F Ga
577-577
G. and Martha Boyet, Occ Miller, both born in Georgia
578-578
Daniel and Mary Morgan (the parents of John's wife, Sarah Morgan)
1860 Census
Texas, Newton County, Post Office Newton
Enumerated 3 July 1860
Page 25 Stamped 258
159-159
McLemore, John 37 M Farmer $470 $400 North Carolina
McLemore, Sarah A 23 F Alabama
McLemore, William H. 14 M North Carolina (?)
McLemore, James H. 12 M Georgia
McLemore, John T(F?) 4 M Georgia
McLemore, Daniel F. 3 M Georgia
McLemore, Mary A. 2 F Texas
1870 Census
Texas, Jasper County, Subdivision 23
Enumerated by T.J. Carraway on 9 July 1870
Page 16
#116-118 McLamo, John 48 M W Farmer $250 $100 North Carolina Can't read or write
" , Sarah E. A. 33 F W Keeping House Georgia Can't write
" , John F. 16 M W Farm Laborer Georgia Can't write
" , Daniel F. 14 M W Georgia Attended school, Can't write
" , Mary A 12 F W Texas Can't read or write
" , Thomas E 9 M W Texas
" , Samuel M 7 M W Texas
Enumerated by T.H. Carraway on 8 and 9 Aug. 1870
page 56
#428-430
" , Earnest E 6 M W Texas
" , Noah 4 M W Texas
" , Martha A 3 F W Texas
" , Julia 1 F W Texas
Note: The family was listed in two separate households, as shown above. It appears that this was simply a transcription error.
1880 Federal Census Census Place:Precinct 3, Jasper, Texas
Source:FHL Film 1255313
National Archives Film T9-1313 Page 14
RelationSexMarrRaceAgeBirthplace
John MCLEMORE Self M M W 61 NC Occ:FarmerFa: NC Mo: NC
Sarah Ann MCLEMORE Wife F M W 44 GA Occ:Keeping HouseFa: SC Mo: SC
Daniel MCLEMORE Son M S W 23 GA Occ:Works On FarmFa: NC Mo: NC
Thomas MCLEMORE Son M S W 19 TX Occ:Works On FarmFa: NC Mo: GA
Samuel MCLEMORE Son M S W 16 TX Occ:Works On FarmFa: NC Mo: GA
Earnest MCLEMORE Son M S W 15 TX Occ:Works On FarmFa: NC Mo: GA
Julia Ann MCLEMORE Dau F S W 11 TX Occ:At SchoolFa: NC Mo: GA
Eliza Jane MCLEMORE Dau F S W 9 TX Occ:At SchoolFa: NC Mo: GA
George W. MCLEMORE Son M S W 8 TX Occ:At SchoolFa: NC Mo: GA
Josephine WILSON Other F S W 14 TX Occ:At HomeFa: GA Mo: LA
(Josephine is a niece of John's first wife, Sarah Morgan)
A direct male descendant volunteered to have his DNA tested. The results can be found at www.ysearch.org, under the user ID #4E4HJ. The FamilyTreeDNA kit number is 33104.
A direct male descendant of John McLemore was a participant in the Morrison DNA study. This DNA was a high definition match to two other McLemore's (not previously proven to be related), as well as to a McElmurry from Kentucky. See the results for Group O at the following website:
http://www.geneticousins.com/morrison/
The McLemore's that he matched were (1) a descendant of Keton Jones McLemore, whom in 1850 lived just across the border from Sabine County, Texas, where some of John's descendants later settled and (2) Wright McLemore, born in North Carolina and living in Arkansas, next to Keton Jones McLemore, at the time of the 1830 census. The two matches are one-step and two-steps removed, respectively, at twenty five markers. The differences in both cases are on rapidly mutating markers.
According to FamilytreeDNA in Houston, the probability that the two DNA donors share a common ancestor, is as follows:
In comparing 25 markers, the probability of sharing a common ancestor within the last...
4 generations is
27.54%
8 generations is
58.22%
12 generations is
78.24%
16 generations is
89.3%
20 generations is
94.93%
24 generations is
97.66%
In addition to this above matches, the Wright McLemore, John McLemore, and Keton Jones McLemore descendants were also 12 marker Y DNA matches to a proven descendant of Abraham Macklemore, the immigrant, thought be a brother to James Macklemore, immigrant. This 12 marker match was through the line of Robert McLemore, born 1769 in North Carolina, a grandson of Abraham's.
Each of these matches, including the McElmurry, can be found indexed in these files.
The members of R1b are believed to be the descendants of the first modern humans who entered Europe about 35,000-40,000 years ago. Those R1b forebearers were the people who painted the beautiful art in the caves in Spain and France. They were the contemporaries (and perhaps exterminators) of the European Neanderthals. R1b is the most common Y haplogroup in Europe - more than half of men of European descent belong to R1b. Fourteen of the 30 most common haplotypes in the YSTR.org database are typical of R1b.
Edwin Holcombe writes that "the marker values...are close enough to modal values for Haplogroup R that there are matches to this family in Scotland, Ireland, England, and other locations in Europe even at 67 markers. The family's haplogroup is projected in the project Results listing to be R-L21, but this has not been confirmed by a SNP test. With the common values that this group has for its STR markers, SNP testing may be the key to learning more about the origins of this family through DNA research."
1900 Census
Alabama, Limestone County, Beat No. 8 Pleasant Grove
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900 by Samuel C. Williams
SD 8 ED 88 Sheet 63 A Stamped 118
HH 48-48 Burl and Martha McLemore
HH 49-49
McLemore, John M Hd W M Aug 1873 26 M 3 Aka Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Elizabeth W Wife W F May 1873 27 M 3 1/1 Ala Tn Ala
McLemore, Vinnie L Dtr W F Feb 1899 1 S Ala Ala Ala
1910 Census
Alabama, Limestone County, Precinct 7 Pleasant Grove
Enumerated April 1910 by Thos. W. Bullington
SD 8 ED 102 Sheet 6A Stamped 48
100-100
McLemore, John M Hd M W 36 M 13 Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Elizabeth W Wf F W 36 M 13 5/5 Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Jane L. Dtr F W 11 S ALa Ala Ala
McLemore, John P. Son M W 8 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Eva Dtr F W 6 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Grady J Son M 4 4 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Vergia L Dtr F W s S Ala Ala Ala
1920 Census
Alabama, Limestone County, Precinct Pleasant Grove
Enumerated 19 and 20 January 1920
SD 8 ED 106 Sheet 9B
HH 174-176
Rebecca Shoemaker and Martha McLemore, widows
HH 177-179
McLemore, Mrs. Betty Hd F W Wd Ala Tn Ala Farmer
McLemore, Pre??? Son M W 18 S Ala Ala Ala Farm Labor
McLemore, Eva Dtr F W 16 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Grady Son M W 13 s Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Virgie Dtr F W 11 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Mary Dtr F W 8 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Benton Son M W 7 S Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Lenord Son M W 2 3/12 S Ala Ala Ala
ROY McLEMORE, BOY OF FEW WORDS Ivy McLemore often told his children this story favorite story about his younger brothers: When Roy and Lee were rather small children, Roy received a new coin purse of the type that snaps together on the top. He was playing with it while sitting beside the fireplace one night, when he inadvertently snapped it onto his lower lip. In a voice showing some consternation he said, "Come hyar, Lee!" Lee was engrossed with something else and ignored Roy for the moment. In a somewhat more insistant voice, Roy repeated "Come hyar, Lee!." When Lee still had not come, Roy's voice rose in a crescendo and, with the purse pinching his lip, causing excruciating pain, he fairly screamed, "I SAID COME HYAR, LEE!!" (Submitted by Ivy's son, Bobbie McLemore)
1920 Federal Census It appears that Roy was working as an Oil Field Laborer in Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas at the time of this census. His listing appears as follows: McLemore, John R. Lodger M w 24 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Oil Field He is living in the Lodging home of Dale and Vivian PIERCE, both from Iowa. This census enumeration was completed in January, 1920. Living in the boarding home at the same time was Walter Winfield STRONG. In an amazing coincidence, meaning absolutely nothing, Walter's great grandson, Tom STRONG, would some sixty years later marry Roy McLemore's half first cousin, twice removed, Melinda McLEMORE.
Former President of Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas. The student union building is named in his honor. Tombstone is inscribed, 'TX, PFC, Company A, 358th Infantry, WW I, PH."
THE PARIS NEWS, 30 Apr 1961. 'On the eve of his retirement after 35 years association with Paris Junior College, Dr. J.R. McLemore, its president since 1929, died of a heart attack Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at his home, 2343 Culbertson St. Due to retire within a month as head of the college, he had been named honoree for the Ex-Students Association annual spring banquet on May 20, the same group having presented an appreciation plaque to him at the 1960 fall homecoming game. Joining the faculty of the two year old college in 1926 as basketball coach and instructor, he became its head three years later, and guided its growth, from obscure quarters in Paris High School basement and a shoestring budget, to a million and a half dollar plant, and a high scholastic standing. Monday evening, 'Doctor Mac's' body will lie from 7 to 9 p.m. in DeShong Chapel on the college campus, and Tuesday at 2 p.m. service will be held at Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home. Dr. Ronald Prince of First Baptist Church, where Dr. McLemore was a deacon, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. John Shuler of First Methodist Church. Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. Surviving are Mrs. McLemore, the former Miss Willie Mae Robinson; these children: Capt. John Robinson (Pondus) McLemore, US Air Force, Panama City, Fla.; Mrs. Newton O. Felps, Baytown, and Mrs. Wallace Finfrock, Dallas; four grandchildren; these sisters and brothers; Mrs. Robert Morgan, Kirbyville; Mrs. Ollie Newman and Mrs. Clyde Wilkinson, Houston; Frank McLemore, Beaumont, and Ivan McLemore and Lee McLemore, both of Jasper. Son of Samuel M. and Rose Ella (Bean) McLemore, John Roy McLemore was born at Erin, Jasper County, 8 Jan 1896. He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville, and later, East Texas State at Commerce, receiving his master's degree from the University of Texas, and the honorary LLD from Howard Payne College. He studied for a time at the University of Dijon in France, after World War I service with the 90th Division, and wore the Purple Heart for injuries during that period. He married Miss Robinson at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Robinson at Biardstown, 27 Dec 1920, and they taught the nearby Burnett school together for two years. In the spring of 1926, Dr. McLemore taught French before joining the PJC faculty here for the fall term. He became the first president of the Texas Public Junior College Association; headed also the Junior College Athletic Association, the Texas Association of Universities and Colleges, and was treasurer of the Committee on Cooperation between Colleges and Public Schools and was listed in 'Who's Who in America.
Source:
http://theusgenweb.org/tx/lamar/cemetery/
(Courtesy of Debra Usry)
1930 Federal Census
Texas, Lamar County, Paris, Fourth Ward Culberston Street
#556-138-142
McLemore Roy Head O $3000 M W 34 M 24 Tx Tx Tx Teacher Junior College
McLemore, Willie M Wife F W 30 M 21 Texas La Mississippi Teacher Public School
McLemore, Mysie L Dtr F w 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Peggy Stewart Gore shows his middle name as Simpson. However, John Andrew McLemore, a descendant, emailed in June, 2010 that: "I have been told many times that John Simpson McLemore is my great-great grandfather. however, my grandfather [his grandson John Vernon McLemore] swears his name was John Sinclair McLemore."
1880 Federal Census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
J. S. MCLEMORE Self M Male W 22 MS Farmer MS MS
Milbra H. MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 20 TX Keeping Hous AL MS
Adah B. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 1 TX MS TX
Source Information:
Census Place E.D. 120, Van Zandt, Texas
Family History Library Film 1255330 NA Film Number T9-1330
Page Number 31C
1900 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County, JP 1
Enumerated 5 Jun 1900
SD 7 ED 126 Sheet 3A
37-39
McLemore, John Head W M Dec 1857 42 m21 Miss Tn Ala Farmer
McLemore, Milbrey H Wf W F May 1860 40 M 21 6/6 Tx Tn Ala Homekeeper
McLemore, Henry W Son W M Feb 1886 16 S Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, John V Son W M Jan 1891 9 S Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Unia M Dtr W F Oct 1892 6 S Tx Miss Ala
McLemore, Myrtie J Dtr W F Aug 1897 S S Tx Ms Ala
McLemore, Sherody B. Son W M Dec 1899 5/12 S Tx Miss Ark
1910 Census
Texas, Van Zandt County, JP 1
Enumerated
ED 105 SD Page
(Unable to open actual image on Ancestry.com, the following is a transcription of their index only)
McLemore, John D 52
McLemore, Milna H 49
McLemore, John V 19
McLemore, Unie M 16
McLemore, Myrtie J 12
McLemore, Sherody T 10
1850 Census
Mississippi, Perry County
Enumerated 28 Sept 1850
132-132
Moses McLamore 63 M Farmer $500 SC
Nancy McLamore 56 F SC (Color M??) SC
John McLamore 23 M Farmer Miss
Juriah McLamore 17 F Miss
Moses McLemore 15 M Farmer Miss
Richard McLemore 13 M Miss (Son of John T. McLemore)
Sarah McLemore 11 F Miss (Daughter of John T. McLemore)
Keziah McLemore 7 F Miss (Daughter of John T. McLemore)
Craven McLemore 4 M Miss (Son of John T. McLemore)
Amos McLemore 2 F Miss (Appears to be John T. McLemore's daughter Agnes)
1860 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County,
Enumerated 1 Oct 1860 by E.A. Peyton
Page 150/Page 151
#1040-1049
John McLemore 43 M Farmer $1,200 $2,400 NC
Rebecca McLemore 28 F ditto
Richard McLemore 22 M ditto
Sarah McLemore 20 F ditto
Kizziah McLemore 15 F ditto
Craven McLemore 13 M ditto
Agnes McLemore 11 F ditto
Oliver McLemore 8 M ditto
Caleb McLemore 6 M ditto
John McLemore 3 M ditto
Rebecca McLemore 1 F ditto
Nancy McLemore 60 F SC
1041-1050
C.J. Carter 25 M Farmer $400 $400 Miss
Juriah McLemore 26 F Miss <--John McLemore's sister--it appears her children may have been born before her marriage to C.J. Carter?
Nancy McLemore 6 F Miss
Johnson McLemore 2 M Miss
John apparently died sometime after the 1860 census. His widow and four of his youngest children can be found in neighboring Claiborne County at the time of the 1870 census. Rebecca appears to have remarried Edward Davis.
1870 Census
?sup?Mississippi, Claiborne County, Rocky Springs District, Post office Port Gibson
Enumerated 24 September 1870
Pages 13 and 14
88-98?/sup?
Davis, JG 55 M W Farmer $750 $405 Miss Can't R/W
Davis, JE 20 M W Farm Labor Miss Can't R/W
Davis, Edward 45 M W Farmer Miss Can't R/W
Davis, Rebecca 38 F W Housekeeping Miss Can't R/W
Davis, William 16 M W Miss Can't R/W
McLamore, J.O. 19 M W Miss Can't R/W
McLamore, Rebecca 11 F W Miss Can't R/W
McLamore, John 14 M W Miss
McLamore, Moses 8 M W Miss
Taylor, A.W. 32 M W Farm Laborer Miss
From SHELBY COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE CIVIL WAR by Kathryn Hooper Davis and Carolyn Reeves Ericson:
McLemore, John T.
b: November, 1846 Shelby County, Texas
d. 22 April 1919 Westover, Baylor County, Texas
Service: Co. D, 9th Texas Cavalry Ross' Brigade from Oct 1862-March 1865 Pension: #31334 Died at home of son Dr. Julian T. McLemore
His Texas Death Certificate, posted by L F Dodson to Ancestry.com, shows he was born in Shelby County, Texas on Nov 7, 1845 to A. McLamore, born Alabama and Mary Brinson, also born in Alabama. He was widowed at the time of his death, and his occupation was listed as Farmer. His son, Julian, was the attending physician. He was buried in Seymour?, Texas.
1910 Federal Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 7
Enumerated 13 May 1910
SD 2 ED 154 Sheet 28A
Thomas G. Jefferson Enumerator
Tenaha Road
422-435
Haden, Ferd D Head M W 44 M1 21 Tx Va Va English Farmer
Haden, Minnie Wf F W 41 M1 21 8/7 Tx Tx Tx
Haden, Atkins D Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Bookkeeper Marcantile
Haden, Frank J Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Home Farm
Haden, George M Son M WE 16 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Home Farm
Haden, Madian B Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Haden, Fairy Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Haden, Roy Son M W 9 F Tx Tx Tx
Haden, Lucy Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
McLamore, John T Father-in-law M W 62 Wd Tx ALa Ala
Tims, Mary V Aunt F W 72 Wd 8/2 Ala Ga Ga
1900 Census
Mississippi, Perry County, Beat 3
Enumerated 25 January 1900 By W. Liston Bass
SD 140 ED 90-91 Sheet 9B
157-158
McLemore, John T Hd W M Aug 1858 41 M13 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McLemore, Darlie A Wf W F Jan 1864 36 M13 6/5 Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, John L Son W M Apr 1890 10 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Buford Son M Jun 1892 7 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Bulah B. Dtr W F Nov 1894 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Eula P Dtr W F Dec 1896 2 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Euna Lee Dtr W F Aug 1899 9/12 Miss Miss Miss
1910 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 2
Enumerated 25 May 1910 by Luther M. Cox
SD 6 ED 15 Sheet 34B
484-486
McLemore, John T. Hd M W 51 22 Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McLemore, Dolly Ann Wf F W 48 M1 22 6/4 Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, A. Buford Son M W 17 S Miss Miss Miss Farm Laborer
McLemore, Beulah Dtr F W 16 S Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Eula Dtr F W 12 Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Euna Dtr F W 10 S Miss Miss Miss
1920 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 2
Enumerated 6 Jan 1920 by Eugene V. Ford
SD 6 ED 15 Sheet 2B
33-33
McLemore, Darlie A Hd F W 55 Wd Miss Miss Miss Home Farm
McLemore, Eula Dtr F 21 M Miss Miss Miss
McLemore, Eunie Dtr F 19 S Miss Miss Miss
Carter, Samuel T Son in Law M 24 M Miss Miss Miss Home Farm
34-34
McLemore, Buford Hd M W 26 Miss Miss Miss Home Farm
McLemore, Evelene J Wf F M 24 Mss Miss Miss
McLemore, Ola M Dtr F 4 11/12 Miss Miss Miss
His widow, Ellen, applied for a Confederate pension on 10 July 1906. She stated John T. McLemore enlisted in Perry County on 13 May 1862 in Co C, Ninth Mississippi Regiment Cavalry and served about three years. He was discharged 13 May 1865 in Meridian, Mississippi. Witnesses to her application were G. B. LEE and N. N. LEE.
1870 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County, Township 1&2 E. of RR
Enumerated 13 July 1870 by C. E. Cannon
Pages 38 & 39
284-271
Fairchild, John 22 M W Works in Saw Mill $--- $200 Miss
Fairchild, Sarah 30 F W Keeping House Miss*
Fairchild, Louisa 6 F W Miss
Fairchild, William 4 M Miss
Fairchild, Mary E 2 F W Miss
Fairchild, John W 4/12 M W Miss March
McLemore, John 33 M W Teamster Miss
McLemore, Ellen 31 F W Miss
McLemore, Nancy 8 F W Miss
McLemore, Josiah 6 M W Miss
McLemore, Cadwell 3 M W Miss
McLemore, Ida 7/12 F W Miss January
Keyton, William 21 M W Miss
Pitman, James 35 M W Miss
*Merritt Mullen shows her as Sarah L. KETON,
1880 Census
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
John L. MCLEMORE Self M Male W 39 MS Farmer SC SC
Ellen MCLEMORE Other M Female W 37 MS Keeping House MS MS
Florence MCLEMORE Other S Female W 18 MS MS MS
Josiah MCLEMORE Other S Male W 16 MS Works On Farm MS MS
Cadwell MCLEMORE Other S Male W 13 MS Works On Farm MS MS
Ida MCLEMORE Other S Female W 11 MS MS MS
Lula MCLEMOR
E Other S Female W 9 MS At Home MS MS
Napolean MCLEMORE Other S Male W 6 MS At Home MS MS
Buster/Vaster MCLEMORE Other S Male W 2 MS At Home MS MS
Source Information:
Census Place
Perry, Mississippi
Family History Library Film, 1254662
NA Film Number T9-0662, Page Number 327B
He may have been the 22 year old John McLemore, born in Mississippi, who was a boarder in the home of Ayres and Laura Vardeman at the time of the 1880 U.S. Census. They were living in Beat 4 of Copiah County, Mississippi.
John Thomas McLemore filed out a Form SS-5 on March 15, 1960, as a resident of Mena, Arkansas. He stated that he was self employed, age 87, and born on December 20, 1873 in Gray Rock, Franklin County, Texas. He further indicated his parents were Marion Franklin McLemore and Lucy V. Hutchins. His grandson, Charles McLemore, notes that as was shown on the 1930, he sold eyeglasses, and was called "Doc." Charles has letters from various companies from which he ordered lens and frames that were addressed to Dr. John Thomas McLemore.
1910 Census
Texas, Titus, Winfield, Pr 7
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 1 ED 148 Sheet 4A
71-71
McLemore, John T Hd M W 35 m1 6 Tx Mo Tx Farmer
McLemore, Mrs. Dora E Wf F W 25 m1 6 5/3 Ky Ky Ky
McLemore, Gracie M Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tx Ky
McLemore, James M Son M W 2 S Ky Tx Ky
McLemore, Alleene Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Ky
1920 Census
Arkansas, Polk County, Center Twp, Mena City, Third Ward
Enumerated 19 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 102 Sheet 11A and 11B Stamped 174
Hickory Avenue
1511-257-292
McCoy, Dr. Robert C. Hd M W 68 Ohio Ohio Ohio Druggist Drug Store
McCoy, Almanda L Wf F W 55 M Oh Oh Oh
McCoy, ?arirey M Dt F W 14 S Ark Oh Oh
McLamore, John T Head M W 46 M Tx Tx Tx Salesman ???
McLemore, Dora C Wf WF W 39 M Ky Ky Tn
McLemore, May G. Dtr F W 15 S Ok Tx Ky
McLemore, James M Son M W 11 S Ky Tx Ky
McLemore, Allen (sic) O Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Ky
McLemore, Gearl (sic) Y Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Ky
McLemore, Leon T. SOn M W 7 S Tx Tx Ky
McLemore, Clyde M Son M W 3 3/12 S Ark Tx Ky
McLemore, Laura L Dtr F W 10/12 S Ark Tx Ky
1930 Census
Arkansas, Polk County, Center Twp, Mena City, Third Ward
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 57-6 SD 8 Sheet 1B and 2a Stamped 38
1106-32-32
McLemore, John T Head M W 56 M 31 Tx Ms Mo Com'l Travelor Ey Glasses
McLemore, Dora E Wf F W 50 M 23 Ky Ky Tn
McLemore, James M Son M W 22 S Ky Tx Ky Carpenter House
McLemore, Jarrell SOn M W 18 S Tx Tx Ky
McLemore, Leon A SOn M W 17 S Tx Tx Ky
McLemore, Marvin C SOn M W 13 S Ark Tx Ky
McLemore, Laura L Dtr F W 11 S Ark Tx Ky
McLemore, Helen R Dtr F W 5 S Ark Tx Ky
Name John Travis Mclemore
Event Type Death
Event Date 14 May 1947
Event Place Levelland, Hockley, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 23 Oct 1917
Birthplace Limestone, Texas
Father's Name I N Mclemore
Mother's Name Ethel Liles
Informant I N McLemore
Burial Odessa
Certificate Number 21728
GS Film number 2218599
Digital Folder Number 005145026
Image Number 01901
His death certificate further shows he was a truck driver for Marathon Oil, and died of burns as a result of an accident in Cochran County, Texas, when the Butane truck he was driving turned over and caught fire.
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K39V-9QG : accessed 20 Sep 2014), John Travis Mclemore, 14 May 1947; citing certificate number 21728, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218599.
John Andrew McLemore sent an email, on June 8, 2010, noting that his father's name is "Vernon Lewis McLemore, he was born in Tulsa, OK in 1950. He is the son of John Vernon McLemore who was born in Texas in 1928. My great-grandfather is John Virgil McLemore and I am not sure where he was born. My great-great grandfather's name is John Sinclair McLemore. I don't know where he was born either." He added, in a follow up email, that he had also heard that his great-grandfather was John Simpson McLemore, but his grandfather continues to swear this name was actually John Sinclair McLemore.
1930 Census
Texas, Cooke County, JP #8, Muenster Town
Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
ED 49-23 SD 4 Sheet 2A Stamped 240
Hy 5 -- Elem St
4-4
McLemore, J. V. Head M W 39 M 33 Tx Tx La Rural Carrier
McLemore, Ora Lee Wf F W 27 M 22 Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Vernon Son M W 2 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
John W. McLemore was a native of Tennessee, and born in 1808. He came with his father's family to the State of Illinois when quite a child. In 1836 be came to Whiteside, and made a claim in the present township of' Sterlin-g, within a few miles of the present city. Part of this claim, and the one on which be put improvements, now forms a portion of Mr. Weaver's farm. In 1839 he was appointed Deputy Sheriff by James C. Woodburn, the first sheriff of the county, and performed many of the duties of the office. Be was elected Sheriff in 1840, and held the position for two terms, and in 1846 was again elected, holding the office then for one term. He gave general satisfac-tion by the faithful and energetic discharge of his duties. In 1854 he went to California, where he remained fifteen years, and upon his return lived part of the time at Rock Falls, and part at Sterling, until his death, which occurred at the latter place in August, 1871. Mr. McLemore married Miss Eliza Cantrell in 1835. Mrs. McLemore died in Nevada in 1876. Their children are: Lucinda wife of Almanza Merrill, who lives in Nevada; and Clarence, who resides with his family in California.
1850 Census
Illinois, Whiteside County, 37th District
Enumerated 19 Spet 1850
Page 400
378-378
John W. McLemore 38 Clerk 600 Tenn
Eliza McLemore 37 F Ohio
Lucinda McLemore 15 F Ill
Clarance McLemore 9 M Ill
(Indexed on Ancestry.com as Mclernon)
1860 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, ED 1, Post Office Lauderdale
Enumerated 26 Jun 1860 by E.R. Kennedy
Stamped 217
HH 298-298 Briggs McLemore
HH 301-301
John McLemore 34 M Farmer Ala
Clarisa Ann McLemore 23 F Ala
Mary A.M. McLemore 5 F Ala
Sarah F. E. McLemore 4 F Ala
1870 Census Information
Alabama, Lauderdale, Twp 3 Range 7, Post Office Rogersville
Enumerated 7 July 1870 by J. Danforth
HH 240-240
David and Mary McLemore
241-241
McLemore, J.W. 52 M W Farmer $--- $100 Ala
McLemore, Clarissa 34 F W Keeping House Ala
McLemore, Mary Ann 15 F W At Home Ala
McLemore, Elizabeth 13 F W Ala
McLemore, Susan F 8 W Ala
McLemore, James F 4 W Ala
McLemore, Burril M 1 W Ala
Patrica Mills writes that "John W. McLemore applied for a Confederate Pension - Alabama Pension number 13793. He enlisted as a private at Dodsonville Jackson County, Alabama in July 1863, discharged August 1865. His commander was Captain Gabbett. Witness to his application were Duffey and J. Evans. John worked at Salt Peter Cave mining Salt Peter for gun powder. In order to deprive the Confederate Army of this vital raw material. Union Soldiers attacked the workers at the cave. According to one of the Confederate Commanders, the group retreated to Big Springs in Marshall County, and later to the Warrior River in Blount County and worked for the CSA both placed. Their Commander was the Captain Baggett (or Cabbet). There are many records of work mining Salt Peter at the cave and its importance to the Confederate Army. It was carried by mule drawn wagon to Selma, Alabama where the gun powder was made and stored. The skirmish at the cave and its capture by Union forces is also recorded."
Census records show he was born in Alabama, however, in a note dictated by his son, Thomas Dickerson McLemore, to his grandson, Arthur McLemore, in the 1950's John McLemore is shown as of "Knoxville, Tenn." Perhaps it is the grandfather, who was born ca 1850 that was of Knoxville.
1860 Census
Alabama, Jackson County, District No. 3, P.O. Paint Rock
Enumerated 19 Jun 1860
Page 47
331-331
J. P. McLemore 28 Farmer $--- $900 Ala
M. E. McLemore 20 Ala
338-338
John McLemore 23 M Farmer $--- $150 Ala
R. L. McLemore 25 F Ala
Lucinda McKinney 68 F NC
1870 Census
Alabama, Jackson County, Township 5 Range 5 East, P.O. Larkinsville
Enumerated 11 July 1870
Pages 2 and 3, Stamped 231
12-12 McKinney family
13-13 Coburn family
14-14 Kirby family
15-15
McLamore W. M. 39 M W Farmer $300 Tenn
McLemore, Lousana 40 F W Keeping House
McLemore, James R 16 M W Farm Laborer
Dunham, Elen 30 F W
Dunham, Catharine 10 F W
16-16
McLemore, John W 25 M W Farmer Ala
McLemore, Rebecca 25 F W Keeping House Ala
McLemore, Sarah L 4 F W Ala
McLemore, Thos. Dickson 2 m W Ala
McLemore, James 10/12 M W Ala
1880 Census
Alabama, Jackson County, Twp 5 Range 5 Beat No. 15
Enumerated 3 Jun 1880
Page 7 SD 1 ED 123 Stamped 252
55-55
McLemore, John W M 46 Self Farming Ala Tenn Tenn
McLemore, Rebecka W F 39 Wife Keeping House Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Sarah L. W F 16 Dau Keeping House Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Thomas D. W M12 Son Works on Farm Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, James W M10 Son Works on Farm Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Nancy K W F 8 Dau At Home Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Jane W F 7 Dau At Home Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, William W M 6 Son At Home Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, John W M 3 Son At Home Ala Ala Ala
McLemore, Hester Ann W F 4/12 b.Feb Dtr At Home Ala Ala Ala
1900 Census
Jackson County, Alabama
Dist 33 Hunt Store
House 63 Family 64
John W. McLemore Head Feb 1836 64 Wd AL VA SC Farmer
Sarah J. Dau Sept 1865 34 Single AL AL AL
John Son Apr 1879 21 Single AL AL AL Day Laborer
He was living with his father, Richard, and sister and Aunt and Uncle, Nancy and George THOMAS, at the time of the 1880 Lincoln County, Tennessee census.
As of the 1920 Lincoln County, TN census, as John McLemore of approximately the same age was living in District 19, and married to a Lizzie.
Tennessee, Lincoln County, District 19
Enumerated 6 and 7 January 1920
SD 5 ED 86 Sheet 3A Stamped 219
Athens Road
57-53
McLemore, John Hd M W 57 M Ala Ala Ala Farmer
McLemore, Lizzie Wife F W 52 M Tn Tn Tn
1920 Census
Alabama, Jackson County, Hunts Store Precinct
Enumerated 3 and 5 Jan 1920
SD 8 ED 36 Sheet 2A
26-26
Weaver, Travis E Head m W 54 M NC NC NC Farmer
Weaver, Inez Wf F W 47 M NC NC NC
Weaver, Hettie Dtr F W 26 S NC NC NC
Weaver, Robert Son M W 24 S NC NC NC
Weaver, Gunive Dtr F W 22 S NC NC NC
Weaver, Georgie Dtr F W 20 S NC NC NC
Weaver, Orah Dtr F W 18 S NC NC NC
Weaver, Sallie Dtr F W 15 S NC NC NC
Weaver, Billie Son M W 8 S NC NC NC
McLEMORE, Willie Boarder M W 19 S Ala Ala Ala Farm Laborer Working Out
His great grandson, Charles McLemore, reports that John married again after the death of Elizabeth Young. It is possible that this second wife was Annie Howell. He would have married her sometime after the 1890 census (when his youngest daughter by Elizabeth was born), and she likely either died or divorced him prior to 1900.
Name John Washington Mclemore
Event Type Death
Event Date 30 May 1919
Event Place Medina, Gibson Co., Tennessee
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Race White
Age 70
Birth Year (Estimated) 1849
Birth Date
Birthplace Carrol Co., Tenn.
Spouse's Name
Father's Name Chas. Mclemore
Father's Birthplace N.C.
Mother's Name Sarah Ann Mcfarlin
Mother's Birthplace N.C.
Occupation:
Address:
Residence Place:
Cemetery Hope Hill
Burial Place
Burial Date 31 May 1919
Informant's Name
Additional Relatives
Digital Folder Number 004183646
Image Number 01653
GS Film number 1299701
Reference ID v 18 cn 287
Citing this Record:
"Tennessee, Death Records, 1914-1955," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NSV6-XJW : accessed 25 May 2014), John Washington Mclemore, 30 May 1919; citing Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson Co., Tennessee, v 18 cn 287, State Library and Archives, Nashville; FHL microfilm 1299701.
1880 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Heaths, First Civil District
Enumerated 4 June 1880
Page 8 SD 5 ED 32
---65
McLemore, John Head W M 30 M Farmer Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Elizabeth W F Wf 35 M Keeps House Miss --- ---
McLemore, William W M 11 Son S Works on Farm Tn Tn Ms (s/b William TYRE)
McLemore, Lonnie W F (sic) 3 Dau (sic) Tn Tn Ms
McLemore, Infant W M 3/12 Son Tn Tn Ms
McLemore, Charles W M Father 55 Wd Works on Farm NC NC NC
1900 Census
Tennessee, Carroll County, District 1
Enumerated 22 Jun 1900
SD 8 ED 122 Sheet 12B
210-211
McLemore, John Head W M Jul 1850 Wd Tn Ms Tn Farmer
McLemore, Lonnie C Son W M Nov 1875 24 S Tn Tn Tn Farm Laborer
McLemore, Earnest M Son W M Apr 1880 20 S Tn Tn Tn Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ethel G Dau W F Aug 1882 17 S Tn Tn Tn At School
McLemore, Anna L Dau W F Jan 1885 15 S Tn Tn Tn At School
McLemore, Mattie D Dau W F Nov 1888 11 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Mertie M Dau W F Jul 1890 9 S Tn Tn Tn
1910 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
McLemore, John W Head M 57 We Tn
McLemore, Mattie B. Dau F 22 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Myrtle Dau F 19 S Tn Tn Tn
Appears to have been a son of Henry McLemore of Bladen County, NC and Houston County, Georgia, due to land he purchased-situated in Sampson County-from Henry in 1829, as well as from a bequest made to him in Henry's Will. If he was a son of Henry's, his date of birth would have been no earlier than 1795 to 1800 (based on Henry's age), but no later than 1808.
It is not absolutely certain they are father and son. Some other relationship may instead exist. Robert McLemore Butler had speculated that he might instead be a direct descendant of Wright McLemore, Jr. born ca 1734 in Virginia and later a resident of Sampson County, North Carolina.
It appears that John R. McLemore moved from North Carolina to Georgia just a couple of years after purchasing this land, which sold in 1831, as evidenced by the deeds below.
Sampson County Deed Book Book 22, Page 40 Abstract of Deed John R. McLEMORE to Lott RICH
State of North Carolina, Sampson County
This indenture made this sixteenth day of December...one thousand Eighteen hundred and thirty between John Wright McLEMORE of the State of Georgia and Houston County and Lott RICH of the County and State aforesaid...John Wright McLEMORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty Dollars...have sold unto the said Lott RICH one certain lot Tract or parcel of Land, lying between Great and Little Coheara...Beginning at a stack and stump Herrington line...thence with the old Road ...to a pine near Babel PETERSONS House...and containing ninety and fourth acres...
In Witness whereof I the said John Wright McLAMORE hath here unto set my hand and seal the day and date above mentioned John R. McLAMORE
Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of Lott RICH and Henry (his mark) CARTER May Term 1831
Then was the within Deed proven in open Court by the oath of Lott RICH and ordere to be Registered
Registered August the 9th 1831 Thos. P. FAISON, Clerk W. FAISON Register
(Abstracted from the original by Melinda McLemore Strong 21 July 2005)
Sampson County Deed Book Book 22, Page 52 Abstract of Deed John Wright McLEMORE to Lott RICH State of North Carolina, Sampson County
This Indenture made this sixteenth day of December...One Thousand Eight hundred and thirty, by and between John W. McLAMORE of the State of Georgia and Houston County, and Lott RICH of the State of North Carolina and County of Sampson; Wittnesseth, that the said John WRIGHT McLAMORE for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to him in hand paid by the said Lott RICH....sold...to him the said Lott Rich two certain Tracts or parcels of Land lying in the County of Sampson and state aforesaid...lying between Great Coheara and Little Coheara....the first Containing one hundred and fifty acres, The other Tract Beginning at a Stake in the old Road, two pines as painted below his old House thence with Henry McLAMORE line Due West 112 poles to a stake his corner on the edge of the Great Branch, Thence up the meanders of said Branch....containing one hundred four and ? acres. Being part of the contents of a Patent Granted to Roger ALDEN in the year 1796...I the said John Wright McLAMORE doth hereby bargain, sell...unto Lott RICH ...
In Witness whereof I the said John Wright McLAMORE have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date above written John W. MCLAMORE
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of us Lott RICH and Henry (his mark) CARTER Court of Pleas and Quarter May Term 1831
Then was the within Deed proven in open Court by the Oath of Lott RICH and ordered to be registered Thos. FAISON Clerk
Registered the 11th day of August 1831 W. FAISON Register
(Abstracted from the original by Melinda McLemore Strong 21 July 2005)
1836-Bladen County, NC Will 25 Oct 1836 Sanders SIMMONS wife Anna Mariah (the remnant of my pension money coming after my death)...Exec: John HAIR, Sr. Wit: John R. McLEMORE, Stephen HAIR (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)
John Wright McLemore can not be found on the 1840 Houston County, Georgia census. However, the 1840 Bladen County, NC census shows that a John Macklemore (age 20-30), a Wright Macklemore (age 20-30), and a John R Macklemore (age 30-40) all lived in Bladen County. Mike Mabile, in correspondence with James L. McLemore, III, indicated that John R. McLemore did move to Bladen, as did his sister Zilphia.
1844- J.R. McLEMORE, along with Duncan HAIR and P. TAYLOR were witnesses to a Bladen County, NC Deed dated 25 Dec 1844 between the Johnathan JESSOP & wife, James I ANDREWS, Dicy A. MEMORY of Cumberland County to Raiford FISHER involving 400 acres in the bend of the Harrisons Creek Swamp & on the NE side of the Cape Fear River (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler)
1845 Bladen County, Deed Hugh HALES to John R. McLEMORE & William HALES $5; four tracts of land-296 acrs on both sides of Gallberry Swamp, two tracts lying on one side of the old stage road purchased by Hugh HALES from William HALES, Notes payable to John D TOOMER and Daniel B BAKER Wit Daniel B BAKER Feb term 1846 H.H. ROBINSON Clerk (Courtesy of Robert McLemore Butler).
On the 1850 Bladen County census, there can be found a John R. McLemore age 42, Margaret, age 41, John H age 18, William K age 14, Sarah A age 13, Calvin age 11, Matilda J age 9, Hayse S age 7, Martha J age 5, Margaret A age 3, and Elen J age 1. This John R McLemore would have been born ca 1808, which would have made him just old enough to purchase land from Henry McLemore in 1829. His oldest son, John H, was born in Georgia ca 1832, making it very likely this is indeed John Wright McLemore, the son of Henry McLemore of Bladen County, NC and later Houston County, GA.
1840 Census
Bladen County, North Carolina
Page 212
--John Macklemore--
1 Male 20 to 30
1 Female under 5
1 Female 20 to 30
--Wright Macklemore--
1 Male 5 to 10
1 Male 10-15
1 Male 20-30
1 Female 20-30
??????
John R. Macklemore
?????
2 Males Under 5
2 Males 5 to 10
1 Male 30 to 40
1 Female under 5
1 Female 30 to 40
--Duncan BULLARD--
(Bullard's and McLemore's are connected in Sampson County, NC; also John McLemore of Bladen named a son Duncan)
--Raford Fisher--
1 male under 5
1 male 5 to 10
1 male 30 to 40
2 females under 5
2 females 5 to 10
1 female 30 to 40
1850 Census
North Carolina, Bladen County, Subdivision on Northeast side of Cape Fear
Enumerated 4 Sept 1850 by Neil Kelly
205-207
(Originally transcribed on Ancestry.com as Calvin Lemon)
John R. McLemore 42 Farmer $2400 NC
Margaret McLemore 41 NC
John H. McLemore 18 Laborer Ga
William K McLemore 14 Laborer NC
Sarah A. McLemore 13 NC
Calvin McLemore 11 NC
Matilda J McLemore 9 NC
Hayse L McLemore 7 NC
Martha J McLemore 5 NC
Ellen J McLemore 1 NC
Margaret A McLemore 3 NC
204-204
Rayford Fisher 45 M Farmer 5000 NC
Jennet Fisher 43 F NC
Haywood Fisher 19 M NC
Manlsy Fisher 16 f NC
Elizabeth Fisher 14 F NC
Catherine Fisher 13 F NC
Jennet Fisher 11 NC
John R. Fisher 10 M NC
Sally Fisher 8 F NC
Mary Fisher 5 F NC
Delia Fisher 3 F NC
[Note: The McLemore's and Fishers lived near each other in 1840 and 1850 in Bladen County. Additonally, the two families appear to have been neighbors generations earlier, as in 1779 William McLemore sold land to Gabriel Holmes in Duplin County, that appears to have been adjacent to land owned by Southey Fisher, thought to be the grandfather of Rayford Fisher above. Due the proximity, and the use of the distinctive first names of Rayford/Raiford and Haywood in both families, there may have been a familial connection as some point...perhaps a McLemore daughter marrying a Fisher son?]
1860 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Post Office Carthage
Enumerated 6 Aug 1860
Page 123 Stamped 200
913-899
J.R. McLemore 53 M Farmer $4100 $3000 NC
Marguret P. " 51 F NC
Calvin " 22 M NC
Matilda " 20 F NC
Henry Green 18 M NC
Margaret A " 16 F NC
Martha J " 14 F NC
Ellen F " 12 F NC
Willis J " 9 M NC
1870 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Post Office Carthage
Enumerated 6 July 1870
Page 34
228-235
McLemore, JR 63 M W Farmer $2000 $1500 NC
McLemore, Margaret 63 F W NC
McLemore, Matilda J. 38 F W NC
McLemore, Martha J 22 F W NC
McLemore, Ellen F 20 F W NC
McLemore, Willis J 17 M W
McLemore, Warren W 9 M W NC [Grandson]
Moore, Hugh 35 M W Laborere NC
Thoghin, Susan 38 F W Pauper NC
229-236
McLemore, John H 38 M W Farmer $300 $400 NC
McLemore, Elizabeth 31 F W NC
1880 Census
North Carolina, Moore County, Carthage Twp
Enumerated 2 Jun 1880
Pages 1 and 2 SD 3 ED 132
10-10
Bunyan and Margaret A HALES of North Carolina
11-11
McLeMore John R W M 73 Head Farmer NC NC NC
McLeMore Margaret W F 72 Wf Keeping House NC NC NC
McLeMore, Matilda J. W F 37 Dtr At Home NC NC NC
McLeMore, Warren W. W M 19 Grandson Farm Laborer NC NC NC
12-12
McLeMore, William J. W M 26 Head Farmer NC NC NC
McLeMore, Mary B W F 21 Wf Keeping House NC NC NC
13-13
McLemore, Bettie W F 40 Keeping House NC NC NC
Robert McLemore Butler states that a Wright McLemore married a Sarah RANSOME on 17 May 1795 in Sampson County, North Carolina. This is NOT CORRECT. Wright McLemore and Sarah Ransome were married in Surry County, and this would be an entirely different Wright McLemore.
There were several men bearing the name of John and/or Wright as of the 1850 Bladen County, NC Census. The 42 year old John R. McLemore, husband of Margaret, seems the most likely candidate simply based on his age.
However, the other possiblities are as follows:
ALSO a John McLemore 34, Betsey A, 34, Elizabeth A 12, Duncan J 9, Martha J 4, Wilie 3
ALSO a Wright McLemore 35, Elizabeth 42, John 15
ALSO a Wright McLemore, 55 born in NC
Robert McLemore Butler, in his Civil War Information, notes that a John R McLEMORE, Pvt, resided in Cumberland County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Bladen County at age 27, October 2, 1862. Reported absent without leave in November-December 1862. Died in hospital at Goldsboro, NC February 12, 1863. Cause of death not reported. Not known if or how the two John R. McLemore's are related. Pvt McLemore would have been born ca 1835.
In an undated letter to his niece, Irene McLemore Yates, Pleasant McLemore writes that her father, John Wright McLemore "had no bad habits, didn't drink and or gamble----he stood beside me when I was playing a game of chance, and he said to me, 'I never make a bet, I am afraid I will acquire my fathers habit' I complimented him on his judgement...." Lisa Lach shows his middle name, incorrectly it appears, as Wisdom instead of Wright.
1910 US Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus Ward 1, ED 132
Enumerated 19 April 1910 by Walter Merchant
SD Five, ED 132 Sheet 5B and 6 A
105-107
McLemore, John W Hd M W 28 M1 14 Tx US US English Agent Real Estate
McLemore, Mattie E Wife F W 33 M 14 6/4 Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Felix D. Son M W 8 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Ernestinea R Dtr F W 5 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Irene Dtr F W 3 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Lincoln J Son M 6/12 Ok Tx Tx
106-108
Gaines, Albert C Hd M W 32 M1 5 Tx Ok Ark Jeweler Jewelry Store
Gaines, Minnie B Wife F W 32 M1 5 3/3 Tx Ark Ark
Gaines, Katie M Dtr F W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Charlotte Dtr F W 2 S Tx Tx Tx
Gaines, Clara B Dtr F W 2/12 S Ok Tx Tx
1920 Federal Census
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus, ED 17, Ward One
Enumerated 10 Jan 1920 by Mary L. Bristol
SD 7, ED 97, Sheet 81
McLemore, John W O M W 48 M Tx Ga Tx Real Estate Own Office
McLemore, Mattie B F W 42 M Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, David M W 18 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Ernestine F W 15 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Irene F W 12 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Jeff M W 9 S Ok Tx Tx
McLemore, Lorine F W 2 5/12 S Ok Tx Tx
1930
Oklahoma, Jackson County, Altus, Baucum Twp
Enumerated April 8, 1930 by Mary Lucille Fox
ED 33-1 SD 8 Sheet 8A
139-179
McLemore, John Hd O $5,000 R M W 56 M@24 Tx Ga Tx Realtor Real Estate
McLemore, Mattie Wife F W 53 M@19 Tx Miss Tx
McLemore, Ernestine Dtr F W 25 Ok Tx Tx Secretary
Wholesale Sporting Goods
McLemore, Lorine Dtr F W 12 S Ok Tx Tx
(Research):Appears to have married Virgia Bailey, and living with her and her father, W. W. Bailey, at the time of the 1930 census in Red River County, Texas.
His great nephew, Steve McLemore, stated that "Johnnie McLemore lived in Deport, TX for as long as I can remember."
On the Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015, she is lsited as Johnye Johnson, Jonye E. Johnson, and Johnye McLemore.
Tennessee State Marriage records indexed on Ancestry.com show a J A Mclemore as married, on 15 Jun 1898 in Gibson County, to Louella Mccaslin. Solemnized by R W Kinson M.G. This family can be found on the 1900 census in Gibson County, TN. J A was born Dec 1857 in Tennessee, as were both parents. She was also a native of Tennessee. They were shown as married two years, mathcing the record above. Four children, born to J A in a prior marriage were present, Newman (15), Hessie P (10), Nettie (8), and Allie (5). J A and Louella appear to have also had a son together, 1 year old Ben. In 1910, the family was still in Gibson County, He was listed as Jim, and she as Jessie L. Children in the home at that time were Nettie (17), Allie (15), Shannon (9), Hollace (7), and Gladice (3). Also living in the household were 81 year old Mary McCASLIN and 46 year old Sherman McCASLIN. The death record of James Alfred McLemore of Gibson County, however, shows that he was a son of Charles McLemore, not Young. James Alfred died on 19 Arp 1938 in Medina, Gibson County, TN.
1900 Federal Census
Tennessee, Carroll County, Civil District 1
Enumerated 11 Jun 1900 by William M. Smith
SD 7, ED 122
HH 100-101 Abraham and Diza McLEMORE
HH 101-102
McLemore, Jones (sic) Head W M Oct 1858 41 M 8 Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Willie R Wife W F Feb 1865 35 M 8 0/0 Tn Mich Tn
McLemore, Velma E Cousin W F May 1895 5 S Tn Tn Tn
HH 102-103
McLemore, Frances (the widow of Young McLemore) with daughter Dicey
HH 103-104 Jesse and Ellen McLEMORE
1910 Federal Census
Tennessee, Carroll County, Civil District 1
Enumerated 12 April 1910 By John Brooks
SD 8, ED 17 Sheet 2A
23-23
McLemore, Albert J Hd M W M2 17 Tn Tn Tn Farmer
McLemore, Willie B Wife F W 46 M1 17 0 0 Tn Mich Tn
McLemore, Velma G Dtr F W 18 S Tn Tn Tn
Martha McLemore, his widow, applied for a confederate widow's pension, based on the service of her late husband Joseph, on 17 July 1906. She was 74 years of age at the time, and stated she had 5 sons and 4 daughters. She was a resident of Perry County, Mississippi.
She stated Joseph enlisted in 1862, while a resident of Perry County. He was in Company C, Ninth Mississippi Regiment for about three years, Capt. P K Moyers.
1860 Census
Mississippi, Perry County, Southern District
Enumerated 15 Sep 1860 by Henry E. Lee
292-280
Joseph McLemore 27 M Farmer $--- $300 Mis
Martha McLemore 26 F Mi
Mary McLemore 3 F Mi
John McLemore 2 M Mi
Marthaann 6/12 F Mi
1870 Census
Mississippi, Copiah County, Township 1&2 east of RR
Enumerated 18 July 1870 by C. E. Cannon
Pages 54
398-387
McLemore, Joseph 36 M W Laborer in Farm $--- $250 Miss
McLemore, Martha A 35 F W Keeping House Miss
McLemore, Margaret 13 F W Miss
McLemore, John T 11 M W Miss
McLemore, Martha 9 F W Miss
McLemore, Joseph 7 M W Miss
McLemore, Sarah E 6 F W Miss
McLemore, Richard J 5 M W Miss
McLemore, Catherine 4 F W Miss
McLemore, George N 3 M W Miss
McLemore, William 1 M W Miss
399-382
Matheny, William T and Francis (Cammack)
1880 Census
Name RelationMarital StatusGenderRaceAgeBirthplaceOccupationFather's BirthplaceMother's Birthplace
Joseph MCLEMORE Self M Male W 49 MS Farmer TN MS
Martha A. MCLEMORE Wife M Female W 48 MS Keeping House GA MS
Mary M. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 23 MS MS MS
John T. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 21 MS Works On Farm MS MS
Joseph MCLEMORE Son S Male W 19 MS Works On Farm MS MS
Sarah E. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 16 MS MS MS
Richard J. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 14 MS Works On Farm MS MS
Louisa C. MCLEMORE Dau S Female W 13 MS Works On Farm MS MS
George W. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 12 MS Works On Farm MS MS
William R. MCLEMORE Son S Male W 10 MS At Home MS MS
Susan MCLEMORE ?sup? ?/sup?Dau S Female W 8 MS At Home MS MS
Source Information:
Census PlacePerry, Mississippi
Family History Library Film 1254662 NA Film Number T9-0662
Page Number 327B
1900 Census
Not located
1910 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 2
Enumerated 21 May 1910 by Luther M. Cox
SD 6 ED 15 Sheet 24B
452-454
McLemore, Joseph Hd M W 48 S Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McLemore, Martha Mother F W 72 Widowed Miss Miss Miss
1860 Census
Tennessee, Hardin County, ED 1, Post Office Clifton
Enumerated 23 Jun 1860
Page 13 Stamped 290
79-82
Marion Jackson 27 M Farmer $2000 $2000 Tn
John Jackson 37 M Trader $1600 $600 Tenn
M. Downing 23 Harrnis? Maker $--- $200 Tenn
Mary Downing 26 F Lal
Wm R Downing 4 M Tenn
Lettie D W Downing 1 F Ark
Joseph McCmore 24 M Farmer $---$175 Ala
1910 Census
Mississippi, Forrest County, Beat 2
Enumerated 21 May 1910 by Luther M. Cox
SD 6 ED 15 Sheet 24B
452-454
McLemore, Joseph Hd M W 48 S Miss Miss Miss Farmer
McLemore, Martha Mother F W 72 Widowed Miss Miss Miss
FamilyTreeMaker Online "Ancestors of Gail Slater and Rick Newtson" show that he died 12 Feb 1930 in Illinois, however it is possible he died earlier, as he can not be located in Illinois Death records, or on census enunerations after 1880. Additionally, his mother indicated on both the 1900 and 1910 census that she had one living child.