Fulton County, KY - Families: Descendants of James Andrew Cuff Sunday, 17 October 1999 Submitted by: crc1064@apex.net Charles R. Collins ************************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ************************************************************************* Descendants of James Andrew Cuff Generation No. 1 1. James Andrew1 Cuff was born 1762 in Northern Ireland, and died June 7, 1851 in Benton Co., TN. He married Margaret Reece Bef. 1780 in Northern Ireland. She was born Abt. 1765 in Northern Ireland, and died Bef. 1837 in Rutherford Co., TN. Notes for James Andrew Cuff: On these pages, you will find material that has taken my family and me several years to gather. I do not claim that the research found on the pages that follow is 100% accurate, but I have tried to verify each item. This is still a work in progress. If you find errors or omissions, please contact me: Charles R. Collins, 140 Willow Spring Cove, Paducah, KY 42001-8662, call me at (270) 554-4776, or e-mail me at crc1064@apex.net. I want to thank the following persons who have contributed to this work: Ben R. Brewer, Harold Leon Brewer, Susan Elaine Robertson Grissom, Doris M. Hightower, Jeannie Sue Pearcey Robertson, Robert Leon Robey, Sylvia Lee Frazier Travelstead, and many others. James Andrew Cuff, "Andrew", left Northern Ireland around 1780. He was living in South Carolina in 1788. There, he engaged in rice growing. Between 1810-1813, the family migrated to Hurricane Creek, a tributary of Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee. They settled on a 100 acre farm near the Davidson County line (about 12 miles from Nashville). In late February or early March 1837, the family moved to Beaverdam Valley, Benton County, Tennessee. Andrew is buried in the Flatwoods Methodist Church Cemetery in Benton County, Tennessee. Dedication services were held on Sunday, April 23, 1978, for a monument in honor of Andrew, who was one of Benton County's early settlers. Descendants of Andrew were present for the dedication activities. Mr. J.D. Melton, educator, historian and descendant of Andrew was present and provided the research for the family history. Children of James Cuff and Margaret Reece are: + 2 i. David2 Cuff, born 1788 in SC; died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Benton Co., TN. + 3 ii. Margaret Cuff, born August 27, 1792 in SC; died November 23, 1886 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Flatwoods Cemetery. Generation No. 2 2. David2 Cuff (James Andrew1) was born 1788 in SC, and died Bet. 1860 - 1870 in Benton Co., TN. He married Elizabeth Bell December 4, 1821 in Davidson Co., TN. She was born 1795 in NC. Notes for David Cuff: David Cuff migrated from South Carolina to Rutherford Co., Tennessee around 1810-13. David was a Private in 2 Reg. MTD TN Vols. in the War of 1812-15. In 1837, David migrated to Benton County Tennessee. David acquired considerable land holdings in the upper Beaverdam valley in the 10th District of Benton County. Children of David Cuff and Elizabeth Bell are: + 4 i. Charles Pinkney3 Cuff, born 1828 in Rutherford Co., TN; died Bet. 1873 - 1877 in Benton Co., TN. 5 ii. Benjamin R. Cuff, born August 28, 1829 in Rutherford Co., TN; died August 28, 1899 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Flatwoods Cemetery. He married Harriett C. Arnold December 28, 1876 in Benton Co., TN Notes for Benjamin R. Cuff: The Civil War: Captain Pridgeon M. Melton organized Benton County men into the 55th TN Infantry, Company B of the CSA, at Trenton on October 9, 1861. This company was raised with 88 men from Benton County. They were ordered to Columbus, KY. Further, they were in most of the battles that the Army of Tennessee fought and were present at the surrender of General Johnson's Army in North Carolina. They were paroled at Greensboro, NC on May 1, 1865. Captain Melton listed the following Cuffs in his Company: Benjamin R., Andrew J. (died in the battle of Port Hudson 1863), John M., David Sylvester (disabled in the battle of Atlanta), Joseph C. (died in 1862), and Francis A. (discharged in 1863). 6 iii. Andrew J. Cuff, born Abt. 1831 in Rutherford Co., TN; died 1863 in Battle of Port Hudson. 7 iv. John M. Cuff, born 1832 in Rutherford Co., TN; died December 26, 1916 in Benton Co., TN. 8 v. Jane Cuff, born 1834 in Rutherford Co., TN. 9 vi. Sarah Cuff, born 1837 in Benton Co., TN. 10 vii. Mary Cuff, born 1838 in Benton Co., TN. 11 viii. David Sylvester Cuff, born June 21, 1840 in Benton Co., TN; died September 20, 1891 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Cuff Family Graveyard. He married Melissa Jane Florence October 13, 1868 in Benton Co., TN; born July 24, 1846 in Benton Co., TN; died September 15, 1931 in Benton Co., TN. 12 ix. Joseph C. Cuff, born Abt. 1842 in Benton Co., TN; died December 23, 1862 in Magnolia, MS. 3. Margaret2 Cuff (James Andrew1) was born August 27, 1792 in SC, and died November 23, 1886 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Flatwoods Cemetery. She met A.J. Dillon. Child of Margaret Cuff and A.J. Dillon is: + 13 i. Francis Asbury3 Cuff, born December 28, 1822 in Rutherford Co., TN; died September 8, 1881 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Flatwoods Cemetery. Generation No. 3 4. Charles Pinkney3 Cuff (David2, James Andrew1) was born 1828 in Rutherford Co., TN, and died Bet. 1873 - 1877 in Benton Co., TN. He married Nancy A. England March 30, 1854 in Benton Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record.). She was born 1842 in TN. Children of Charles Cuff and Nancy England are: 14 i. E.M.4 Cuff, born 1855 in Benton Co., TN. 15 ii. Hettie F. Cuff, born 1858 in Benton Co., TN. She married William Blanchard November 5, 1876 in Benton Co., TN. 16 iii. Tennessee J. Cuff, born January 1, 1861 in Benton Co., TN; died October 17, 1933 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Death Record.). She married (1) John H. Wiseman July 31, 1888 in Benton Co., TN; died Bef. 1910. She married (2) Daniel Richard Collins Aft. August 7, 1930 in Obion Co., TN; born March 13, 1862 in Stewart Co., TN; died August 1945 in Union City, TN (Source: Death Record.). Notes for Tennessee J. Cuff: In or before 1910, Tennessee (Tennie) came to live with Missouri Ellen and her husband Daniel Richard Collins. She is buried at Johnson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Obion County, TN. Notes for Daniel Richard Collins: Sometime in the 1860s, Daniel Richard (Dick) and his parents moved to Big Sandy, Benton County, TN. Dick's mother died about 1890. After 1891, Dick moved near Pierce Station in Obion County, TN. Dick had a successful truck farm near Pierce Station. He also was a student of the Bible and was very informed about it. In 1928, after 36 years, he visited Benton County for the first time after leaving there (see his letter dated December 17, 1928). After a life of farming at Pierce Station he moved to Union City, Obion County, TN, to live with his daughter Irene. He was living with Irene when he died. He is buried at Johnson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Obion County, TN. His services were held on August 6, 1945. 17 iv. Victoria C. Cuff, born December 1861 in Benton Co., TN. + 18 v. Missouri Ellen Cuff, born October 9, 1862 in Benton Co., TN; died August 7, 1930 in Obion Co., TN. 19 vi. Tropheny Cuff, born 1866 in Benton Co., TN. 20 vii. David L. Cuff, born 1869 in Benton Co., TN. 21 viii. Charley Cuff, born 1874 in Benton Co., TN. 13. Francis Asbury3 Cuff (Margaret2, James Andrew1) was born December 28, 1822 in Rutherford Co., TN, and died September 8, 1881 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Flatwoods Cemetery. He married Sarah Sykes December 23, 1845 in Benton Co., TN, daughter of William Sykes and Nancy Moore. She was born May 7, 1824 in TN, and died June 14, 1922 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Flatwoods Cemetery. Children of Francis Cuff and Sarah Sykes are: 22 i. William Monroe4 Cuff, born September 30, 1846 in Benton Co., TN; died May 28, 1919 in Benton Co., TN. He married Nancy Jane Parker January 26, 1865 in Benton Co, TN; born August 28, 1848; died May 10, 1886 in Benton Co., TN. 23 ii. Nancy R. Cuff, born 1847. 24 iii. Elmina Jane Cuff, born June 22, 1848 in Benton Co., TN; died July 23, 1911 in Benton Co., TN. She married Robert Collins Pafford September 24, 1865 in Benton Co., TN; born September 27, 1842 in Benton Co., TN; died July 31, 1923 in Benton Co., TN. 25 iv. Margaret Henreta Cuff, born July 9, 1849 in Benton Co., TN; died 1926 in Benton Co., TN. She married J. Monroe Utley December 21, 1874 in Benton Co., TN. 26 v. Mary Elizabeth Cuff, born May 10, 1851 in Benton Co., TN; died July 16, 1877 in Benton Co., TN She married Thomas William Pafford September 24, 1865 in Benton Co., TN; born September 7, 1846 in Benton Co., TN; died August 13, 1925 in Benton Co., TN. 27 vi. Fountain E. Cuff, born July 11, 1853 in Benton Co., TN; died July 7, 1927 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Liberty Methodist Cemetery. He married Mary E. Pafford July 16, 1873 in Benton Co, TN; born January 13, 1854 in Benton Co., TN; died July 8, 1924 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Liberty Methodist Cemetery. 28 vii. Bonnee Nancey Cuff, born December 21, 1855 in Benton Co., TN; died 1945 in Benton Co., TN. She married John C. Warrick 1886. + 29 viii. Julia Ellen Cuff, born August 21, 1858 in Benton Co., TN; died October 2, 1919 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Liberty Methodist Cemetery. 30 ix . Green Harris Cuff, born May 18, 1861 in Benton Co., TN; died December 1940. He married Harriet Wilmouth Pafford February 20, 1881 in Benton Co., TN; born 1865 in Benton Co., TN; died January 20, 1944. Generation No. 4 18. Missouri Ellen4 Cuff (Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born October 9, 1862 in Benton Co., TN, and died August 7, 1930 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Death Record.). She married Daniel Richard Collins October 18, 1883 in Benton Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record IGI M519022.), son of James Collins and Mary O'Bar. He was born March 13, 1862 in Stewart Co., TN, and died August 1945 in Union City, TN (Source: Death Record.). Notes for Missouri Ellen Cuff: Ellen is buried at Johnson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Obion County, TN. Notes for Daniel Richard Collins: Sometime in the 1860s, Daniel Richard (Dick) and his parents moved to Big Sandy, Benton County, TN. Dick's mother died about 1890. After 1891, Dick moved near Pierce Station in Obion County, TN. Dick had a successful truck farm near Pierce Station. He also was a student of the Bible and was very informed about it. In 1928, after 36 years, he visited Benton County for the first time after leaving there (see his letter dated December 17, 1928). After a life of farming at Pierce Station he moved to Union City, Obion County, TN, to live with his daughter Irene. He was living with Irene when he died. He is buried at Johnson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Obion County, TN. His services were held on August 6, 1945. Children of Missouri Cuff and Daniel Collins are: + 31 i. James Pinkney5 Collins, born August 10, 1884 in Humphreys Co., TN; died May 14, 1949 in Obion Co., TN. + 32 ii. Walter Harrison Collins, born October 9, 1887 in Camden, Benton Co., TN; died August 22, 1963 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. 33 iii. Dewitt Collins, born April 13, 1894; died August 2, 1937 in Fulton, KY. He married Mozelle Hollingsworth Notes for Dewitt Collins: My uncle Dewitt (Dee) was a World War I veteran. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Private First Class, Tennessee 2nd Division, 5th Reg. At the time of his death, he owned a restaurant in Fulton, Kentucky. Dee had purchased a new Chevrolet just before he died. He had an accident on August 2, 1937 on the highway from Fulton to Martin. He was admitted to the Fulton Hospital with a fractured skull at 3:15pm and died at 5:15pm. Winstead and Jones of Martin was the undertaker. He had a military service and was buried on August 4, 1937 at Johnson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Obion County, Tennessee. I attended his funeral. Ref: KY Death Certificate, File #20810, Reg. #462. Charles Richard Collins 34 iv. John Collins, born 1898. Notes for John Collins: John killed himself in his parents home. He went upstairs and shot himself while the family was at home downstairs. 35 v. Fannie Collins, born 1901. She married Claude Grady 36 vi. Hettie Collins, born 1905. She married Hubert Jones + 37 vii. Irene Collins, born June 11, 1911 in Obion Co., TN; died March 12, 1990 in Union City, TN. Buried at Memorial Gardens, Obion County, TN. 29. Julia Ellen4 Cuff (Francis Asbury3, Margaret2, James Andrew1) was born August 21, 1858 in Benton Co., TN, and died October 2, 1919 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Liberty Methodist Cemetery. She married John Franklin Pafford September 21, 1884 in Benton Co., TN. He was born November 30, 1856 in Benton Co., TN, and died April 22, 1928 in Benton Co., TN. Buried at Liberty Methodist Cemetery. Children of Julia Cuff and John Pafford are: 38 i. Ira5 Pafford, born July 10, 1885 in Benton Co., TN; died February 2, 1946. + 39 ii. Allie Pafford, born October 30, 1886 in Benton Co., TN; died November 25, 1968 in Carroll Co., TN. 40 iii Terry Pafford, born April 2, 1888 in Benton Co., TN; died April 21, 1952 in East St. Louis, IL. 41 iv Herschel Pafford, born March 17, 1890 in Benton Co., TN; died March 23, 1942 in PA. 42 v. Ora Pafford, born June 29, 1891 in Benton Co., TN; died 1992 in McLemoresville, Carroll Co., TN.. 43 vi. Vera Pafford, born December 14, 1892 in Benton Co., TN; died October 26, 1895 in Benton Co., TN. 44 vii Luke Pafford, born January 22, 1894 in Benton Co., TN; died February 20, 1952 in Taladega, AL. 45 vii Luther Pafford, born October 17, 1895 in Benton Co., TN; died December 27, 1987 in Carroll Co., TN. 46 ix. Carlos Pafford, born January 13, 1898 in Benton Co., TN; died February 23, 1970 in East St. Louis, IL. 47 x. Lattie Pafford, born September 27, 1899 in Benton Co., TN; died June 21, 1961 in Benton Co., TN. Generation No. 5 31. James Pinkney5 Collins (Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born August 10, 1884 in Humphreys Co., TN, and died May 14, 1949 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Death Record.). He married Mary Ellen Henderson 1906 in Obion Co., TN, daughter of Allen Henderson and Dora Gordon. She was born January 1, 1889 in Graves Co., KY, and died February 18, 1973 in Fulton, KY at Fulton Hospital (Source: Death Record.). Notes for James Pinkney Collins: J.P. Collins was a resident of Obion County, Tennessee since he was a small child. J.P. died at his home in District 16, east of Harris Station, Tennessee at 1:00am Saturday, May 14, 1949. He is buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery, northeast of Harris Station. Notes for Mary Ellen Henderson: Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident of Harris Station, Obion County, Tennessee. She was a member of the Harris United Methodist Church. Mary Ellen is buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery near Harris. Children of James Collins and Mary Henderson are: + 48 i. Laura Bell6 Collins, born December 1, 1906 in Obion Co., TN; died October 4, 1988 in Jackson, TN at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. + 49 ii. Thelma Irene Collins, born January 10, 1909 in Obion Co., TN; died June 26, 1997 in Martin, TN at Columbia Volunteer General Hospital. + 50 iii. Edith Velva Collins, born March 17, 1911 in Obion Co., TN; died April 25, 1986 in Paducah, KY at Lourdes Hospital. + 51 iv. Essie Adell Collins, born September 5, 1915 in Obion Co., TN; died July 23, 1987 in Martin, TN at Volunteer General Hospital. 52 v. Malroy Collins, born 1918 in Obion Co., TN; died April 1930 in Obion Co., TN. Notes for Malroy Collins: Malroy died at age 12. He was killed by a mule when his foot was caught in a stirrup. + 53 vi. Eleanor Collins, born Abt. 1922 in Obion Co., TN. + 54 vii. James Dave Collins, born November 2, 1924 in Obion Co., TN. 55 viii. Fred Francis Collins, born October 6, 1929 in Obion Co., TN. He married Jo Ann Fulcher March 19, 1957 in Corinth, MS (Source: Marriage Record.); born February 12, 1941 in Obion Co., TN. 32. Walter Harrison5 Collins (Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born October 9, 1887 in Camden, Benton Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.), and died August 22, 1963 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY (Source: Death Certificate. Death Certificate d vol 63, vol 041, cert 20050.). He married (1) Nora Robey Abt. 1911, daughter of G.W. Robey and Mary Underwood. She was born 1889 in Fulton, KY, and died September 15, 1920 in Hopkinsville, KY at Western State Hospital (Source: Death Record.). He married (2) Hattie Emma Hazotte December 7, 1922 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY (Source: Marriage License.), daughter of Charles Hazotte and Elizabeth Chambers. She was born December 12, 1892 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY (Source: Family Records of Charles Richard Collins.), and died March 6, 1982 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. He married (3) Jennie Newkirk Aft. June 16, 1947. Notes for Nora Robey: Walter and Nora are listed in the 1920 Paducah (Kentucky) City Directory as living at 512 North 16th Street. Nora had lived in Paducah for 8 years since moving from Fulton, Kentucky, according to her obituary. (There is a possibility that Walter and Nora lived in Mattoon, Illinois during part of this 8-year period.) After suffering an attack of influenza the previous year (1919), from which she never completely recovered, Nora developed a disease called Pellagra (caused by a vitamin B-3 deficiency). Pellagra is a terrible disease and eventually affects the mind. She was admitted to Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on August 9, 1920. Nora died on September 15, 1920. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Fulton, Kentucky. She is buried in Fulton. Death Certificate information: DeathVol 20, Volume 45, Certificate 22022. Children of Walter Collins and Nora Robey are: + 56 i. Delbert Hazel6 Collins, born February 7, 1912 in Fulton, KY; died June 30, 1998 in Anaheim, CA. + 57 ii. Paul Thomas Collins, born October 5, 1917; died February 8, 1974 in Gary, IN. Child of Walter Collins and Hattie Hazotte is: + 58 i. Charles Richard6 Collins, born March 1, 1929 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. 37. Irene5 Collins (Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born June 11, 1911 in Obion Co., TN, and died March 12, 1990 in Union City, TN. Buried at Memorial Gardens, Obion County, TN (Source: Death Record.). She married John Cornelus Robey, son of George Robey and Unknown. He was born 1911 in South Fulton, TN, and died 1995 in MI (left family for another woman in 1949). Children of Irene Collins and John Robey are: + 59 i. Robert Leon6 Robey, born April 15, 1932. 60 ii. Clara Mae Robey, born August 20, 1938. She married Charles McIlwain 39. Allie5 Pafford (Julia Ellen4 Cuff, Francis Asbury3, Margaret2, James Andrew1) was born October 30, 1886 in Benton Co., TN, and died November 25, 1968 in Carroll Co., TN. She married Henry Harrison Brewer March 1, 1908 in Benton Co., TN, son of Winfield Brewer and Nancy Collins. He was born March 10, 1882 in Benton Co., TN, and died January 9, 1974 in Gibson Co., TN. Children of Allie Pafford and Henry Brewer are: 61 i. Annis Ellen6 Brewer, born June 30, 1909 in Benton Co., TN (Source: Death Certificate, Birth Certificate not readable.); died December 6, 1975 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Death Certificate.). 62 ii. Elleise Brewer, born October 12, 1910 in Benton Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.); died December 7, 1993 in Obion Co., TN. 63 iii. Granville Franklin Brewer, born January 19, 1912 in Carroll Co., TN; died October 6, 1972 in Memphis, TN. 64 iv. Elzie G. Brewer, born October 2, 1914 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.); died February 18, 1976 in Carroll Co., TN. 65 v. Ernestine Brewer, born February 9, 1916 in Carroll Co., TN; died September 6, 1966 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Death Certificate.). 66 vi. Gladystine Brewer, born August 14, 1917 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). She married Eldon Horn April 25, 1937 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Marriage License.); born February 28, 1916 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.); died May 24, 1994 in Jackson Hospital, Madison Co., TN. 67 vii .J. Orin Brewer, born February 13, 1919 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.); died February 1, 1992 in TN Bapt. Mem. Hosp., Carroll Co., TN. 68 viii.Henry Herbert Brewer, born December 2, 1920 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.); died February 18, 1988 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Death Certificate.). + 69 ix. Harold Leon Brewer, born August 4, 1922 in Carroll Co., TN. + 70 x. Ben R. Brewer, born September 23, 1924 in Carroll Co., TN. 71 xi. Wilburn Audrain Brewer, born January 25, 1927 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.); died January 3, 1993 in VA Hospital, Marion, IL. 72 xii. Paul Winford Brewer, born May 22, 1930 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). Generation No. 6 48. Laura Bell6 Collins (James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born December 1, 1906 in Obion Co., TN, and died October 4, 1988 in Jackson, TN at Jackson- Madison County Hospital (Source: Death Record.). She married Luther Van Brooks. He was born February 7, 1901 in Obion Co., TN, and died February 6, 1967 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Death Record.). Notes for Laura Bell Collins: Laura Bell was a resident of Union City, Tennessee. She is buried at Sandy Branch Cemetery in Weakley County, Tennessee. Children of Laura Collins and Luther Van Brooks are: + 73 i. Charles Edward7 Brooks, born Abt. 1926 in Obion Co., TN; died June 20, 1960 in Fulton Co., KY at Hillview Hospital. 74 ii. Glenn Brooks, born January 4, 1927 in Obion Co., TN; died August 1, 1978 in Fulton, KY at Fulton Hospital (Source: Death Record.). He married Mary K. Hale Abt. 1950. 75 iii. Bill Brooks, born June 25, 1931 in Obion Co., TN. He married Estell Mills February 14, 1967 in Dresden, TN; born March 30, 1921 in Graves Co., KY. + 76 iv. Helen Faye Brooks, born February 18, 1939 in Obion Co., TN; died March 4, 1999 in Memphis, TN at the Baptist Central Hospital. 77 v. Morton Brooks, born June 20, 1941 in Fulton Co., KY. He married Jo Ann George 49. Thelma Irene6 Collins (James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born January 10, 1909 in Obion Co., TN, and died June 26, 1997 in Martin, TN at Columbia Volunteer General Hospital (Source: Death Record.). She married John Willis Robertson, Jr. May 8, 1926 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record.), son of John Robertson and Cora Passmore. He was born September 4, 1907 in Obion Co., TN, and died December 20, 1968 in Fulton, KY at Hillview Hospital (Source: Death Record.). Notes for Thelma Irene Collins: Thelma was a resident of South Fulton, Tennessee. She is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Notes for John Willis Robertson, Jr.: John was a resident of Fulton, Kentucky. He is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Children of Thelma Collins and John Robertson are: + 78 i. Thelma Christene7 Robertson, born January 6, 1927 in Obion Co., TN. + 79 ii. James Willis Robertson, born November 8, 1928 in Obion Co., TN; died March 3, 1970 in Hopkinsville, KY. + 80 iii.Phyllis Jean Robertson, born June 3, 1945 in Obion Co., TN. + 81 iv.Garry John Robertson, born January 15, 1952 in Obion Co., TN. 50. Edith Velva6 Collins (James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born March 17, 1911 in Obion Co., TN, and died April 25, 1986 in Paducah, KY at Lourdes Hospital (Source: Death Record.). She married (1) Edward Carmack Frazier Abt. 1925. He was born March 26, 1909 in Harris Station, Obion Co., TN, and died August 1975 in Little Rock, AR (Source: Death Record.). She married (2) M.C. Elliott Aft. May 15, 1949. Notes for Edith Velva Collins: Edith was a resident of Highlands near Fulton, Kentucky. She is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Children of Edith Collins and Edward Frazier are: 82 i. Bruce Carmack7 Frazier, born October 19, 1932 in Obion Co., TN. 83 ii. Harold Wayne Frazier, born June 25, 1939 in Fredricktown, MO. + 84 iii. Sylvia Lee Frazier, born September 19, 1941 in Detroit, MI. 51. Essie Adell6 Collins (James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born September 5, 1915 in Obion Co., TN, and died July 23, 1987 in Martin, TN at Volunteer General Hospital (Source: Death Record.). She married Robert Lafayette LeCornu September 30, 1933 in South Fulton, KY, son of E.L. LeCornu and Cora Conner. He was born May 7, 1915 in Obion Co., TN, and died December 1, 1993 in Jackson, TN at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital (Source: Death Record.). Notes for Essie Adell Collins: Essie lived in South Fulton, Tennessee. She is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Notes for Robert Lafayette LeCornu: Robert was a resident of South Fulton, Tennessee. He is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Children of Essie Collins and Robert LeCornu are: + 85 i. Dorothy Adell7 LeCornu, born April 13, 1934 in Obion Co., TN. + 86 ii. Shirley Lee LeCornu, born January 27, 1936 in Obion Co., TN. + 87 iii. Nathan Ray LeCornu, born July 7, 1943 in Obion Co., TN. 53. Eleanor6 Collins (James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born Abt. 1922 in Obion Co., TN. She married (1) James Copeland Bef. May 15, 1949. She married (2) Al Cave Aft. May 15, 1949. Children of Eleanor Collins and James Copeland are: 88 i. Patsy7 Copeland. 89 ii. Janet Copeland. 54. James Dave6 Collins (James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born November 2, 1924 in Obion Co., TN. He married Arta Scholten October 15, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI (Source: Marriage Record.). She was born September 9, 1923 in Hull, IA. Children of James Collins and Arta Scholten are: 90 i. Jimmy Dee7 Collins, born April 15, 1949 in Grand Rapids, MI. + 91 ii. Regina Diane Collins, born June 2, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI. 92 iii. Reginald Dean Collins, born June 2, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI. 56. Delbert Hazel6 Collins (Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born February 7, 1912 in Fulton, KY, and died June 30, 1998 in Anaheim, CA (Source: Death Certificate. Burial: July 7, 1998 at Riverside National Cemetery.). He married Josephine V. Esposito June 8, 1946 in Washington, D.C.. She was born April 13, 1925 in East Haven, Connecticut. Notes for Delbert Hazel Collins: Delbert H. Collins (Del) was my brother. He joined the Navy in Lousiville, Kentucky on July 6, 1927 (when he was 15-years old). On November 7, 1927, Del was assigned to the battleship U.S.S. MARYLAND. From that date until December 1937 he was stationed in Long Beach, California. This was a very exciting time to be in Los Angeles and Hollywood. In December 1937, Del was transferred to the cruiser U.S.S. SAVANNAH at the Philadelphia shipyard. The ship was commissioned the following March in 1938. During the World War II invasion of Italy, Del's ship (the U.S.S. SAVANNAH), was hit on September 11, 1943 at Salerno, Italy. The ship was hit by a German early version of the smart bomb. The ship did not sink and was taken to Malta for repair. Later, Del served with the Third Fleet in the Pacific on the U.S.S. Pasadena. Del had a very distinguished career during World War II (and the Korean War that followed). During this time, Del rose in rank to become a Lt. Commander and was in charge of all gunnery on the ships assigned to him. After the Korean War, he became the port control officer at Long Beach, California. Del retired in Long Beach, California on September 1, 1957 (after serving 30 years). He made his home in Anaheim, California. Del passed away on June 30, 1998, and is buried in the military cemetery at Riverside, California. Charles R. Collins Children of Delbert Collins and Josephine Esposito are: + 93 i. Cheryl Lynn7 Collins, born January 4, 1947 in Washington, D.C.. + 94 ii. Randolph Vincent Collins, born July 8, 1954 in Quantico, Virginia. 57. Paul Thomas6 Collins (Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born October 5, 1917, and died February 8, 1974 in Gary, IN (Source: Death Certificate.). He married Ann Hazelbauer. Notes for Paul Thomas Collins: Paul Collins was my brother. Early in his career, he worked on the Pickwick and Kentucky Dams located on the Tennessee River. At the beginning of World War II, Paul worked for my father (Walter H. Collins) in Evansville, Indiana. They were building LSTs for the war effort. In 1944 (the war ended in August 1945), Paul enlisted in the Navy. After the war, he worked in the steel mills in Gary, Indiana. Paul passed away in Gary, Indiana on February 8, 1974 and is buried there. Charles R. Collins Child of Paul Collins and Ann Hazelbauer is: 95 i. Judith Ann7 Collins. 58. Charles Richard6 Collins (Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born March 1, 1929 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY (Source: Birth Certificate.). He married Billie Ruth McElroy November 5, 1949 in Corinth, MS (Source: Marriage License.), daughter of Thomas McElroy and Ora Hall. She was born April 23, 1927 in McCracken Co., KY (Source: Birth Certificate.). Children of Charles Collins and Billie McElroy are: + 96 i. Rose Ann7 Collins, born October 20, 1950 in Gary, IN. + 97 ii. Mary Kathryn Collins, born September 19, 1954 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY. 59. Robert Leon6 Robey (Irene5 Collins, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born April 15, 1932. He married Pat Unknown. Notes for Robert Leon Robey: Most of the Robey ancestors are buried at Johnson's Grove, Obion County, Tennessee. Child of Robert Robey and Pat Unknown is: 98 i. David K.7 Robey. 69. Harold Leon6 Brewer (Allie5 Pafford, Julia Ellen4 Cuff, Francis Asbury3, Margaret2, James Andrew1) was born August 4, 1922 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). He married Margaret Katherine Kirby June 27, 1943 in Alcorn Co., MS (Source: Marriage License.). She was born January 22, 1924 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). Children of Harold Brewer and Margaret Kirby are: 99 i. Brenda Joyce7 Brewer, born March 26, 1945 (Source: Birth Certificate.). 100 ii. Sandra Kay Brewer, born September 21, 1951 (Source: Birth Certificate.). 101 iii. Kenneth Farrell Brewer, born October 20, 1958 (Source: Birth Certificate.). 70. Ben R.6 Brewer (Allie5 Pafford, Julia Ellen4 Cuff, Francis Asbury3, Margaret2, James Andrew1) was born September 23, 1924 in Carroll Co., TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). He married Mary LaVerne Herndon August 29, 1953 in Memphis, TN (Source: Marriage License.). She was born November 1, 1927 in Chickasaw Co., MS (Source: Birth Certificate.). Children of Ben Brewer and Mary Herndon are: 102 i. Steven Vincent7 Brewer, born February 6, 1956 (Source: Birth Certificate.). 103 ii. Jeffrey Stuart Brewer, born February 18, 1958 (Source: Birth Certificate.). Generation No. 7 73. Charles Edward7 Brooks (Laura Bell6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born Abt. 1926 in Obion Co., TN, and died June 20, 1960 in Fulton Co., KY at Hillview Hospital (Source: Death Record.). He married Dorothy Nell Mason. She was born in Weakley Co., TN. Notes for Charles Edward Brooks: Charles was a resident of South Fulton, Tennessee. He is buried at Sandy Branch Cemetery. Children of Charles Brooks and Dorothy Mason are: 104 i. Danny8 Brooks, born Abt. 1948. 105 ii. Terry Brooks. 76. Helen Faye7 Brooks (Laura Bell6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born February 18, 1939 in Obion Co., TN, and died March 4, 1999 in Memphis, TN at the Baptist Central Hospital (Source: Death Record.). She married Ray Terrell December 25, 1956. Notes for Helen Faye Brooks: Helen lived in Troy, Tennessee. She is buried at the Sandy Branch Cemetery in Weakley County, Tennessee. Children of Helen Brooks and Ray Terrell are: 106 i. Melody8 Terrell. She married Unknown Hutchins 107 ii. Alan Terrell. 78. Thelma Christene7 Robertson (Thelma Irene6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born January 6, 1927 in Obion Co., TN. She married Edwin C. King September 27, 1947 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record.), son of George King and Effie Wilkins. He was born September 3, 1922 in Weakley Co., TN, and died May 26, 1983 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Death Record.). Notes for Edwin C. King: Edwin was a resident of South Fulton, Tennessee. He is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Children of Thelma Robertson and Edwin King are: 108 i. Terry Edwin8 King. 109 ii. Donna Gail King. 110 iii. Eddie Lynn King. 79. James Willis7 Robertson (Thelma Irene6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born November 8, 1928 in Obion Co., TN, and died March 3, 1970 in Hopkinsville, KY (Source: Death Record.). He married Thelma June Wallace March 30, 1952 in Obion Co., TN, daughter of Harry Wallace and Tennie Ferguson. She was born May 2, 1932 in Dorena, MO, and died August 6, 1991 in Fulton, KY (Source: Death Record.). Notes for James Willis Robertson: James was a resident of Fulton, Kentucky. He is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Notes for Thelma June Wallace: Thelma was a resident of Fulton, Kentucky. She is buried at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Children of James Robertson and Thelma Wallace are: 111 i. James Rickey8 Robertson, born May 22, 1954 in Camp LeJuene Military Hospital, NC. He married Deborah Susan Gregory July 23, 1976 in Fulton Co., KY (Source: Marriage Record.); born November 16, 1955. + 112 ii. Susan Elaine Robertson, born November 20, 1956 in Obion Co., TN. 80. Phyllis Jean7 Robertson (Thelma Irene6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born June 3, 1945 in Obion Co., TN. She married Richard Larris Birmingham October 14, 1962 in Cruthfield, KY (Source: Marriage Record.). He was born February 7, 1944. Children of Phyllis Robertson and Richard Birmingham are: 113 i. Larisa Jean8 Birmingham. 114 ii. Randy Larris Birmingham. 115 iii. Crystal Dawn Birmingham. 81. Garry John7 Robertson (Thelma Irene6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born January 15, 1952 in Obion Co., TN. He married Jeannie Sue Pearcey December 24, 1969 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record.). She was born October 8, 1952 in Fulton, KY. Children of Garry Robertson and Jeannie Pearcey are: 116 i. Tammy Sue8 Robertson, born February 4, 1971 in Obion Co., TN. She married Christopher Scott Copelen June 15, 1991 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record.); born June 7, 1970. 117 ii. Teresa Carole Robertson, born February 13, 1973 in Obion Co., TN. 84. Sylvia Lee7 Frazier (Edith Velva6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born September 19, 1941 in Detroit, MI (Source: Birth Certificate.). She married (1) Bobby Waldrup. He was born January 25, 1943 in Huntingdon, TN. She married (2) Lynn Travelstead. He was born May 11, 1945 in Livingston Co., KY (Source: Birth Certificate.). Children of Sylvia Frazier and Bobby Waldrup are: 118 i. Jeffrey Don8 Waldrup, born July 24, 1959. 119 ii. Jennifer Lynn Waldrup, born June 16, 1964. 85. Dorothy Adell7 LeCornu (Essie Adell6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born April 13, 1934 in Obion Co., TN. She married (1) Unknown Jones Abt. 1952. She married (2) C.M. Mason Bef. July 23, 1987. Children of Dorothy LeCornu and Unknown Jones are: 120 i. James Michael8 Jones. 121 ii. Robert Eugene Jones. 122 iii. Dennis Jones. 123 iv. Danny Ray Jones. Children of Dorothy LeCornu and C.M. Mason are: 124 i. Rick Mack8 Mason. 125 ii. Renee Mason. 86. Shirley Lee7 LeCornu (Essie Adell6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born January 27, 1936 in Obion Co., TN. She married Ronald M. Fields. Children of Shirley LeCornu and Ronald Fields are: 126 i. Ronald M.8 Fields, Jr.. 127 ii. Curtis Fields. 128 iii. Leah Fields. 129 iv. Andrea Fields. 87. Nathan Ray7 LeCornu (Essie Adell6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born July 7, 1943 in Obion Co., TN. Children of Nathan Ray LeCornu are: 130 i. Timothy Ray8 LeCornu. 131 ii. Robert LeCornu. 91. Regina Diane7 Collins (James Dave6, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born June 2, 1952 in Grand Rapids, MI. She married Thomas Baxter. Children of Regina Collins and Thomas Baxter are: 132 i. Sarah Ann8 Collins, born July 21, 1982 in Grand Rapids, MI. 133 ii. Luara Collins. 93. Cheryl Lynn7 Collins (Delbert Hazel6, Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born January 4, 1947 in Washington, D.C.. She married Larry Dale Petrucelli May 4, 1968 in Anaheim, CA. Children of Cheryl Collins and Larry Petrucelli are: 134 i. Anthony Marcus8 Petrucelli, born October 14, 1972 in Los Angeles, CA. 135 ii. Michael Lawrence Petrucelli, born September 23, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA. 94. Randolph Vincent7 Collins (Delbert Hazel6, Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born July 8, 1954 in Quantico, Virginia. He married JoEllen Ditt April 12, 1975 in Westminster, CA. Children of Randolph Collins and JoEllen Ditt are: 136 i. Brandy Lynn8 Collins, born June 19, 1979 in Newport Beach, CA. 137 ii. Wendy Leigh Collins, born March 26, 1983 in Newport Beach, CA. 96. Rose Ann7 Collins (Charles Richard6, Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born October 20, 1950 in Gary, IN (Source: Birth Certificate.). She married Ted Michael Fiorita August 22, 1970 in Paducah, KY (Source: Marriage License.), son of James Fiorita and Betty Schafer. He was born May 7, 1946 in Dayton, OH (Source: Birth Certificate.). Notes for Ted Michael Fiorita: Ted is a 1969 graduate of the University of Kentucky, with a BA in business. He met Rose Ann while she was attending UK. He is retired from the tobacco business. Child of Rose Collins and Ted Fiorita is: 138 1.Angela Marie8 Fiorita, born October 14, 1977 in Paducah, KY (Source: Birth Certificate.).Notes for Angela Marie Fiorita:Angela attends Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She is majoring in theatre and dance.. 97. Mary Kathryn7 Collins (Charles Richard6, Walter Harrison5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born September 19, 1954 in Paducah, McCracken Co., KY (Source: Birth Certificate.). She married (1) James Arthur Griffin December 14, 1974 in Memphis, TN (Source: Marriage License.), son of Marvin Griffin and Neva Greenroos. He was born August 10, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH (Source: Birth Certificate.). She married (2) William Jennings Shepherd III July 28, 1984 in Memphis, TN (Source: Marriage License.), son of William Shepherd and Patty Shobe. He was born May 22, 1953 in Memphis, TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). She married (3) Michael Thomas Lane January 21, 1997 in Memphis, TN (Source: Marriage License.), son of Jesse Lane and Dorothy McElroy. He was born February 17, 1955 in Cairo, IL (Source: Birth Certificate.). Notes for James Arthur Griffin: James A. Griffin is the Academy Award winning songwriter, who won the coveted Oscar in 1971. He wrote the lyrics to the song "For All We Know" for the movie "Lovers and Other Strangers" which was released in 1970. Jimmy was co-founder with David A. Gates of the 1970's rock group "BREAD" which won the Grammy Award two consecutive years. BREAD won Billboard's # 1 Group Award three successive years. Children of Mary Collins and James Griffin are: 139 i. James Ashley8 Griffin, born January 13, 1977 in Memphis, TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). 140 ii. Kathryn Elizabeth Griffin, born July 16, 1982 in Memphis, TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). Child of Mary Collins and William Shepherd is: 141 i. Rebekah Jennings8 Shepherd, born June 8, 1988 in Memphis, TN (Source: Birth Certificate.). Notes for Rebekah Jennings Shepherd: Bill Shepherd (Beky's father) is the brother of Cybill Shepherd, the TV-Movie Star. . Generation No. 8 112. Susan Elaine8 Robertson (James Willis7, Thelma Irene6 Collins, James Pinkney5, Missouri Ellen4 Cuff, Charles Pinkney3, David2, James Andrew1) was born November 20, 1956 in Obion Co., TN. She married Harold David Grissom July 3, 1975 in Obion Co., TN (Source: Marriage Record.). He was born May 1, 1956 in Obion Co., TN. Child of Susan Robertson and Harold Grissom is: 142 i. James David9 Grissom, born April 11, 1982 in Obion Co., TN. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------