Monday, April 22, 2013

Robert Cabel and Sarah C. Moody and Their Children.



Robert Cabel Tyson (1821 6 April 1864) was born in Clarke County, Georgia, to the parents of Eugene Hargraves - Job - Tyson (1798-1868) and  Frances Eliza Porthress Herring Tyson (1799-1878).  Robert was born in Clarke County, Georgia and died in Cherokee County. Georgia.  He was the 3rd of 15 children, he has the 2nd oldest son.  He had 5 sisters and 9 brothers.


Sarah C. Moody Tyson


Sarah C. Moody (1815-1896) was born in South Carolina and probably spent her formative years  in Tunnel Hill, Whitfield County, Georgia, and Ball Ground, Cherokee County, Georgia.  She was the second child of ten children, three brothers and six sisters, of Allen Moody (1792-bef 1850) and Nancy Murphy (1794-  ?  ).

At age 21, 3 September 1843, in Cherokee County, Robert married Sarah, age 28.

I purposely shown the exact date Robert Cabel Tyson's death, which is 6 April 1864.  It was a meaningful time in the  community in and around what would become Highway 92 and Bells Ferry Road.  Yankee scouts on horseback were in the area and skirmishes were happening.    In about six weeks there would be a full battle at Kennesaw Mountain, just several miles down the road.  One skirmish  happened in the small Tyson Cemetery.  The last I heard a historical marker was being made for that cemetery fight.    Was Robert killed during one of these skirmishes?  He was only 42 when he died.  We do not know now.
They are buried in the Tyson Family Cemetery,  in south Cherokee County, near the intersection of Hwy 82 and Bells Ferry Road.   It is a small cemetery, no bigger than a bed room.  It has only four marked graves and several rough stone markers with no names.  When I first found the cemetery in the 1970s it was in a pine thicket.  Now, it is on top of a bank overlooking a storage company.    Sarah Moody Tyson lived 80 years.
 They had eight children, 4 daughters and 4 sons:




Eliza Frances "Fannie" Tyson and James Ephrah Kuykendall and Family


Eliza Frances "Fannie" Tyson (1844-1927).  Fannie married James Ephrah Kuykendall (1848 - 1915), son of John Kuykendall (1817-1890) and Matha "Mattie" Tate Kuykendall.  They are buried at Carmel Baptist Church, Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia. 
They had ten children, 4 daughters and 6 sons.
My wife is descended from Fannie Tyson and James E. Kuykdendall, which means we have the common ancestry from Robert Cabel and Sarah Moody, on up through the ages.  We are 3rd cousins, once removed.  We found this out about ten years after we were married.

Eliza Frances "Fannie" Tyson [314], daughter of Robert Cabell Tyson [96] and Sarah C. Moody [97], was born on 30 Aug 1844, died in 1927 in , Cherokee Co, GA at age 83, and was buried in Carmel Baptist Church, Woostock, Cherokee Co, GA..

Eliza married James Ephrah Kuykendall [313] [MRIN: 179], son of John Kuykendall [315] and Martha "Mattie" Tate [316]. James was born on 27 Sep 1848, died on 2 Dec 1915 in , Cherokee Co, GA at age 67, and was buried in Carmel Baptist Church, Woostock, Cherokee Co, GA.. They had ten children: Louisa "Lula," William Obediah, Levi A., Sarah Avl Adeline, Robert A., A.A., Ola E. "Ollie," George Ephram, Arch F., and Avis E..

Louisa "Lula" Kuykendall [310] was born on 13 May 1868 in , Cherokee Co, GA, died on 8 Jan 1923 in , Cobb Co, GA at age 54, and was buried in Enon Cemetery, Woodstock, Cherokee Co., GA.

Louisa married Henry Gable Wright [309] [MRIN: 177], son of Isaac Wright [311] and Loveuia Adeline Saint John [312], on 13 Jan 1880. Henry was born on 1 Feb 1857 in , , GA, died on 14 Nov 1936 in , Cobb Co, GA at age 79, and was buried in Enon Cemetery, Woodstock, Cherokee Co., GA. They had five children: Lee Oland, Lessie Mae, Eva Addie, Maude Irene, and Lilla Sarah Frances.

Lee Oland Wright [5699] was born on 6 Dec 1889 in Woodstock, Cherokee Co, GA, died on 16 Feb 1966 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA at age 76, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  Member:Shriner

Lee married Clemmie Mabry [5700] [MRIN: 2108]. Clemmie was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA. They had three children: Addie Lou, Lois, and Marian.

Addie Lou Wright [10058] was born about 1915 and died on 7 Jan 1992 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA about age 77.

Addie married Fairburn [10061] [MRIN: 3756].

Lois Wright [10059] was born after 1916 and died on an unknown date.

Lois married Legg [10062] [MRIN: 3757].

Marian Wright [10060] was born after 1917 and died on an unknown date.

Marian married Goodwin [10063] [MRIN: 3758].

Lessie Mae Wright [289] was born on 10 May 1891 in , Cherokee Co, GA, died on 1 Dec 1957 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 66, and was buried in Noonday Baptist Cem., Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. The cause of her death was Heart attack.

Lessie married James Oscar Prance [288] [MRIN: 165], son of James Marion Prance [293] and Mary Jane Pannel [294], on 21 Mar 1909 in , Cobb Co, GA.1 James was born on 17 Jul 1880 in , Cobb Co, GA, died on 21 Jul 1961 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 81, and was buried in Noonday Baptist Cem., Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. The cause of his death was uremia: cardiovascular: stroke. They had six children: Henry Paul, Infant, Clifford Ephram, Hubert, James Earl, and Mary Evelyn.

Henry Paul Prance [9] was born on 19 Feb 1910 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA, died on 1 Feb 2000 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 89, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA. The cause of his death was Acute respiretory failure; pneumonia: espiration.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was a Grocery Wholesale manager for Veaches Wholesale Groceries.


•  His obituary was published. MARIETTA DAILY JOURNAL
Thursday, February 3, 2000:
Obituaries:
H. Paul Prance, 89,
Kennesaw resident
     H. Paul Prance, 89, of Kennesaw died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000.
     Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Noonday Baptist Church in Marietta, with the Revs. Larry Sandidge and Dr. George Barnett officiating.  Burial will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marietta.
     A Cobb County native, Mr. Prance attended Cobb County schools and retired as manager of Veech Wholesale Grocery in Marietta with more than 37 years service.  He was a member of Woodstock Lodge No. 246 F&AM, Cherokee Chapter 13 of the Royal Arch Masons and was a charter member of the Piedmont Lions Club.  He was a lifelong member of Noonday Baptist Church in Marietta.
     Survivors include his wife, Marie Foster Prance; one daughter, Anna Hunter of Marietta; one sister, Mary Prance Miller of Kennesaw; seven grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
     Contributions may be made to Noonday Baptist Church, Cemetery Trust Fund, 4121 Canton Road, Marietta, Ga. 30066.
     The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta.

Henry married Eva Marie Foster [10] [MRIN: 4], daughter of Paul Everette Foster Sr [335] and Myrtle Irene Jones [336], on 8 Dec 1945 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. Eva was born on 7 Aug 1920 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. They had one daughter: Annemarie Paulette.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was a Federal Employee - retired (Department of Defense).

Annemarie Paulette Prance [2] was born on 17 Dec 1948 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated at Sprayberry High School, Massey Business College, and Kennesaw Junior College


•  She enjoyed hobbies. Reading and movies
•  She is a Contracting Officer for the Department of Defense.

Annemarie married Edwin Tyson "Eddie" Hunter Jr. [1] [MRIN: 1], son of Edwin Tyson "Ed" Hunter Sr [5] and Ethel America "Janie" Petty [6], on 9 Dec 1967 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. Edwin was born on 16 Jul 1941 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. They had two children: Rockwell Tyson "Rocky" and Adam Paul.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated at Marietta High School, Cobb Vocational School, and Kennesaw Jr. College.


•  He enjoyed hobbies. Reading, vintage comic books, and genealogy
•  He served in the military from 1963 to 1965 in Hu-4, Lakehurst, NJ (Mostly). USN-R - 2 years active duty.
•  He worked for the Postal Service.  He retired after 33 years.



Rockwell Tyson "Rocky" Hunter [3] was born on 1 Oct 1975 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.

General Notes: He graduated Magna Cum Laud and Phi Beta Kappa (Nation's oldest honor society).
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION Thursday, Jan 18, 2001:

For some, flag no part of heritage
Colin Campbell - Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2001
The main reason Georgia's state flag of 1956 (which includes the Confederate battle flag) is still flying is that most white Georgians like the flag, resent being told it's offensive, or both. But there are clearly some white Georgians --- even among those very proud of their Southern heritage --- who want to see the flag changed. Excerpts from their letters:
Rockwell T. Hunter, Marietta: "Please add my name to the list of descendants of Confederate soldiers supporting a change in the current flag. I also happen to be a very conservative voter, yet I favor changing this upsetting symbol."

Rocky believes in going by rules, regulations,  and traditions.  He will only vote on the first Tuesday of November, even though, to lighten to load, in his voting area one can vote up to a week before hand and he must have pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.

He has a mix hunting terrier named Belle.

2013- job description at Sun Trust Bank: Creative Direction, Strategic Communications

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated in Athens, , GA. University of Georgia, School of Journalism.
•  He is Website production manager.



Rockwell married Sabrina Sexton [23196] [MRIN: 8515], daughter of O'Neal Sexton [23197] and Chong [23198], on 25 Apr 2009 in Decatur, Dekalb Co, GA.

Adam Paul Hunter [4] was born on 23 May 1979 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.

General Notes: Once he had a bad wreck on Addison Road in Marietta.  The car flipped while going around a curb.  His leg was broken.
Adam is a very generous person, always willing to share with and to help people.  He is also  very sharp with electronics.  He seems to know computers and telelectronics inside and out.
 He is also adventurous willing to take a chance and try something new.
He has a dog named Daisy, a part German- Shepard.




Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. Graduate - North Metro Tech College
•  Electronic Tech and project manager with Getronics Corporation contracted with Solvey Phm Co.



Henry next married Alzia Evelyne Kemp [11] [MRIN: 5], daughter of Homer Dickerson Kemp [15] and Newtonia Morris [16], on 30 May 1930 in , Cobb Co, GA.2 The marriage ended in divorce. Alzia was born on 1 Aug 1912 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA, died on 2 Jan 1972 in Portland, , OR at age 59, and was buried in Williamette National Cemetery, Grave 242, Section "S". They had three children: James Paul, Thomas Dickerson, and Julian Randy.

James Paul Prance [12] was born on 14 Dec 1930 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA, died on 23 Jan 1991 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 60, and was buried in Noonday Baptist Church, Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. The cause of his death was Heart attack while driving - wreck.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His trade was Construction & Engineering.



James married Shirley Jane Howell [18] [MRIN: 8], daughter of Howell [19] and Inez Mae [20], on 27 Dec 1952. The marriage ended in divorce. Shirley was born on 10 Dec 1934 in Young Harris, Towns Co, GA, died on 26 May 2004 at age 69, and was buried in Georgia Memorial Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. They had one son: Kerry James.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. Marietta Daily Journal, Friday, May 28, 2004, page 3B, obituaries

Shirlie J Fricks, 69,
Marietta resident.
   Shirlie Jane Fricks, 69, of Marietta, died Wednesday, may 26, 2004.
   Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Georgia memorial Park Funeral Home - Winkerhofer Chapel in Marietta.  Burial will be in Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
   A Young Harris native, Mrs. Fricks was employed as a nurse.  She also was employed as a cosmetic representative.
   Survivors include one son, Kerry J. Prance of Suwanee; and one brother James Howell.



Kerry James Prance [21] was born on 2 Nov 1954.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Surveying
•  He had a residence in Suwanee, GA.

Kerry married Wendy Larmore [22] [MRIN: 10]. The marriage ended in divorce.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Teacher

Thomas Dickerson Prance [13] was born on 18 Nov 1935 in , Cobb Co, GA, died on 2 Jul 1988 in Lake Juliette, , Georgia at age 52, and was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Hwy 92, Acworth, Cherokee Co., GA. The cause of his death was Drowned.

General Notes: Helped construct the Alaskan Pipeline
Tommy drowned at his hunting club's deer camp.  His body was not found until it surfaced in October.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He hunted big game all over North America.
•  He was a heavy equipment operator.
•  His obituary was published. Marietta Daily Journal, July 21, 1988:
Tommy Prance, 52, Acworth resident
   Tommy Prnace 52, of Acworth, died July 2.
   The family will recieve friends from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw.  A plaque will be placed in the Rolling Hill Memorial Park in memory of Mr. Prance.
   Mr Prance was a lifelong resident of Cobb County, a member of the Southern Club and the Cherokee Game and Fish Commission.
   Suriviors include his wife Thelma Prance; three daughters, Blenda Evans of Conyers, Jessica McPherson of Kentucky, and Tammy Prance of Norcross; two brothers Jimmy Prance of Marietta and Julian Prance of Texas; one sister Anna Hunter of Marietta; two grandchildren.

Thomas married Thelma Louise Murphy [23] [MRIN: 11], daughter of Elton Murphy [24] and Ida Wilson [25]. Thelma was born on 28 Apr 1939 in Wauchula, Hardee Co, Fla. They had two children: Belinda Rose and Tammy.

Belinda Rose Prance [26] was born on 6 Mar 1956.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She graduated from Shorter College - Rome, Ga.


•  She had a residence in 1998 in Raleigh, Wake Co, NC.
•  She had a residence in , Cherokee Co, GA.

Belinda married Floyd Allen Evans [28] [MRIN: 13], son of Russell Evans [30] and Dolly Patterson [31], on 3 Mar 1979 in Rome, Floyd Co, GA. Floyd was born on 10 Oct 1951 in Rome, Floyd Co, GA. They had one son: Lee Prance.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in Woodstock, Cherokee Co, GA. He worked as a chef assistant at The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm.

Lee Prance Evans [29] was born on 24 Oct 1982.

General Notes: Lee played football in school.  On his 18th birthday he sky dived.
College - Clemson University, SC.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated in , , SC. Clemson College

Lee married Sarah Morris [23955] [MRIN: 9045], daughter of Morris [23994] and Mrs Morris [23993], on 21 May 2011 in Rome, Floyd Co, GA.  They had one son: Harrison Morris.

Harrison Morris Evans [23133] was born on 12 Dec 2012 in Pensacola, , FL.

Tammy Prance [27] was born on 2 Feb 1964.

General Notes: Mother always tells me this story on my birthday. She is snow-birding in Florida this year, so I thought I would write it down. This is the story of my birth…
January and February 1965 – Mom, Dad and Belinda were living in a very little travel trailer (6 ft wide) in Indiantown Florida. Belinda always says that when Mom (pregnant with me) was coming down the hall you had to get out of the way because there wasn't room for two people in the hallway. This was also the trailer where Mom found the live alligator in the bathtub and where Belinda had her pet owl. Indiantown is in central Florida and, for those that don't know it rains most every day at 3pm. Daddy was working construction (driving a dozer) so rain every afternoon was not a good thing. Maw Maw and Paw Paw Murphy (Mother's Mom and Dad) had rented a trailer close by so that they could be there when the time came. Mom and Maw Maw fished most every day. I think this is when Mother ran the lunch truck (roach coach) for the migrants working in the field. Not much room in that little trailer for her big belly either. There was no hospital in the town, so Mom went to see the Doctor in town (Dr. Wirt). He told her that when the time came, he would deliver the baby in his office, wrote her a prescription for a shot and told her he would see her later.
February 2, 1965 – Belinda went to school. Mom had been in labor in the doctor's office for a few hours. The shot she had gotten had worn off and Dr. Wirt was starting to get a little nervous. As he told her "Mrs. Prance, this baby got in there and now it has to come out." He walked to the back of his office. When he came back, he had a spot of blood in the bend of his elbow. Seems he had given himself a shot of something, but didn't offer Mom any. They used forceps to deliver me and the umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck. After a couple of hours "recovering" in the doctor's office, they sent us home. It was around 3pm so it was raining. Maw Maw Murphy was having a fit that the baby was getting out in the rain. No matter that Mother who had just given birth was getting out in the rain. Daddy went and got Belinda from school. Her comment was "She's ugly with those marks on her face." So I was back home in the trailer about 2 ½ to 3 hours after I was born.
February 3 or 4 – Dr. Wirt came to check on Mom. Her breasts had become infected. He wrote her a prescription for some medicine. Daddy followed the Doctor out of the neighborhood and back to town. As he was driving across the long bridge at Lake Okeechobee, Dr. Wirt ran into the bridge 3 times. Seems he had a drug / alcohol problem. When Daddy got to the drug store, he asked the pharmacist if the prescription the Doctor had written was the right stuff and was told it was. Dr. Wirt checked himself into the rehab hospital after me. I was his last delivery.
Later on in February or March – In 1964 when Mom and Dad had remarried, Daddy had promised Mother he wouldn't gamble anymore, but as he said "We have to pay for this baby." He left the trailer one Friday night, walking. When he returned on Sunday, he was bloody and beat up really bad. The story goes that he found some guys to play poker with and he won (he probably cheated). Anyway, the men lost money they could not afford to lose. As he used to say, they were going to get their money back one way or another. After a while, he went to the bathroom and put some of the money in his boots. When he came out of the bathroom, someone hit him over the head with a beer bottle and they beat him to a pulp. They took his wallet, took all the money out of the wallet and threw it into the trash can. When Daddy woke up, he used his handkerchief to wipe the blood out of his eyes, found his wallet in the trash can, had the money he had hidden in his boot and walked back home. He used to always say "When I got home, your Mama dug dried blood out of my ear with a bottle opener and we picked pieces of glass out of my head for a month." Mom still has that handkerchief with the blood on it.
So see, my beginning was full of such fun and excitement -- would you expect anything less from the rest of my life...
Tammy



Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated. Oglethorpe and Georgia State Colleges in Atlanta, Ga
•  She is Head of training corporation department.


•  She had a residence in 2000 in Cartersville, , GA.

Julian Randy Prance [14] was born on 5 Sep 1937 in , Cobb Co, GA, died on 4 Jun 1999 in Tyler, , TX at age 61, and was buried in Cremated.

General Notes: Julian had a stub for one of his fingers.  When he was young he and his brother Tommy was playing around the chopping block with an ax. Julian had his finger on the block and Tommy brought down the ax - each expecting the other to back down at the last moment.  Neither did.
     Julian loved baseball all his life and had all the statistics of major league baseball players in his mind with instant recall.

JULIAN RANDY PRANCE
MEMORIAL SERVICE

JUNE 19, 1999

LA PORTE, TEXAS

ORDER OF SERVICE:

1.  Prayer, Offered by Thelma Prance

2.  Memories of a Grand Daughter, by Jodie

3.  Memories of a Grand Son, by Blake, read by Thelma Prance

4.  Reading from the Bible, Ecclesiastes, "There is a time to live, a time to die.....

5.  Music,  "I Will Always Love You", by Whitney Houston

6.  End in a Song of Prayer by Thelma Prance

BLAKE'S STORY:
To know my grandfather was to know an angel in the flesh.  He deeds outweighed his faults ten fold.  I'm not sure if had a goal in life, but it would seem the only thing he honestly cared about was to see someone else happy.  Many times I have seen him go to great lengths to make a stranger smile.
     Julian Prance was a man who had his on little world and only a few knew of this place.  He chose to live like this for what reasons I do not know.  I think, Robert Frost wrote the poem "THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED" to help us understand people like my grandfather.  "Two roads diverged in a wood, I chose the one less traveled by, and that made all the difference".   That was my Grandpaw to a "T".
     I remember times with him to be adventurous, fun, and educational. There are so many memories I have but the one that sticks out the most in my mind is a trip we took to Uncle Tommy's house, (he was Grandpaw's best friend in the world).  They introduced me to rodeo - bare back riding on the infamous "Bull Goat" - with a billy goat.  They taught me to shoot the Big Gun, and the all famous face to face encounter with a dead alligator head.  These stories were heard by many, but were best told by the Master Minds themselves.
     My grand-paw, the best friend I've ever had.  My mother used to tell me I was his favorite.  However, we had a bond that allowed us to share many secrets.  The truth of it is that his daughter (my mom) was his true love.  When we were together, he would always tell me stories of her and the things that he wanted for her.  He always said he "owes her more than he would ever give her."  I never knew what he meant by that, maybe she does.
Jodie's Story:
Thank you for joining us here today to pay respects for my grandpa.
This is a quick message to my mom, my grandpa's only child.  Mom if there is one truth that all parents much embrace sooner or later, it is that no matter how much you love your children, there comes a time when you must in some form or fashion let them go.   Let them spread their wings and fly.  Eventually the child must learn the same thing.  When a parent dies, we do not say good-bye as much as we release them from our continuing need for their love and confirmation.  I just wanted to let you know that whatever happens through the course of our lifetimes, I am here in this world and I love you as deeply as I know love.
No event in my life has been so devastating.  This world feels so empty without Grandpa here.  It is really strange how I never knew just how much space my Grandpa occupied in my world until the day I  lost him, the day of the big void.
My first image of my Grandpa is that of a man who is strong, sensitive, hard working, stubborn, big sense of humor, happy, and truly the most generous, kind hearted, giving person I have ever in my life known.  My Grandpa made the meaning of giving so real to me.  He gave unconditionally.   He gave and expected absolutely nothing in return. But to see a person smile.   A smile to my grandpa was more rewarding than anything a person could have given him in return.  There aren't many people in this world have this type of disposition.  My Grandpa was one of  a kind.  He was easily taken advantage of by people who would continuously take and never give back.
For instance:
Ex:  Gave his house to a little barmaid.
Ex:  Gave his truck to a lady at the gas station.
Ex:  Bought me two cars and he didn't even have a dependable car of his own.
To sum it up in a nut shell he would literally give his shirt off his back to help a person in times of need and even took it a step further.
I honestly believe that when my Grandpa loved most about life was people and the chance to befriend them in their time of need, to ease their pain even though it magnified his own.  As much as he loved to give he could not stand to be given to in return.
Ex:  Taking him to dinner for his B-Day at Bennigans where they sung for him.  He would have crawled beneath the table if he could fit!  He never came around after that on his birthdays.
Grandpa enjoyed being outside, playing games with my mom, debating with my mom just trying get her to outsmart him, he loved giving to people to working and singing these silly tunes.  He enjoyed spending time with his animals.  He was a good auctioneer.  He loved to meet new people and tell stories.
Grandpa was a mysterious old man.  He didn't tell me much about his past.  The one story he told quiet often about his childhood was about
Ex:  Tommy,  his brother, cut his finger off and the chicken ate it!  He used to tell this story to kids who were putting their finger in their mouth or nose.
He was a very free spirited man.  He was the type of person who may live with us for 8 months and then leave and you wouldn't hear from him for two years.  All of a sudden you would get a knock at the door and there he was cute as can be standing there like a little child who was in trouble but you just couldn't get mad at him because he smiled so big as if he knew what he had done was wrong.   The times that we all spent together were so special and made such a huge impact on our lives because he made sure that we knew without a doubt how much he loved us.  He could have been gone for years and within a day it was like we had never lost a minute of time together.  Then when it came time for him to move on, you were never really sure when you would see him again but we were more than assured of his love for us.  I remember when he lived with us when I was in high school.  He didn't sleep much because of his breathing and I was always up about 4:00 in the morning to study.  I would walk into the kitchen and see him dozing off at the kitchen table with his cup of coffee waiting on me to get up and visit with him.  By this time he had already gone to the store and bought donuts.
Ex:  His fear of me going into labor - having the baby with him there alone.
My grandpa had a religious side to him as well.  He did not believe in organized religion but he did believe in his God.  He could read scriptures in the Bible off the top of his head that would just shock most people who knew him.  They never suspected him to be so knowledgeable  of the Bible.  Although we all make mistakes and may not live exactly by the book.  When it came to other people, my Grandpa is about the closest thing to a "True Christian" that I have ever known. You couldn't get him to say anything bad about another person if you tried.  He helped other people all of his life.  He was constantly giving to others and could never do anything that would harm another.   He truly saw good in all people.  He believed every person had a good side to them.
As the saying goes you are only as good as the animals and young children believe you are.   I have seen a child be around my Grandpa that doesn't just love him to pieces within minutes literally of meeting him.  He adored children and just gleamed at the innocence that he saw in the child's eyes.  All my high school friends called him Grandpa.  The same holds true for animals.  Grandpa loved animals as if they were humans. He had two very large Rotwallers; Tank and Sheba.  He fed them thirty pounds of chicken a week.  Every where Grandpa went those dogs were right along with him in the back of his pick up.  They were his best friends. When he talked about his dogs it resembled the way a mother talked of her newly born child.  You could just see the passion in his eyes for his dogs.  They were part of him.
The one absolutely unselfish friend he had in this world were his dogs. The ones never proved ungrateful.  If Grandpa would have made them, they would have slept on the cold floor, if only they may be near their master.  Truth is I think Grandpa actually let Tank sleep in the bed with him.  Those dogs would have kissed my Grandpa's hand even if he had no food to offer.  They would lick the wounds and sores that came in encounters with the roughness of the world.  Those dogs would guard the sleep of my Grandpa as if he were a prince.  His dogs are grieving just like us.  My mom went to clean out Grandpa's house and there lay three big guard dogs, not enough energy to get up and bark, their head between their paws, eyes sad, faithful and true even in death.
As you all may or may not know, my Grandpa's health has been in decline for many years.  He suffered from bleeding ulcers, empazema, gout, cerosis of the liver and I'm not really sure what else.  He wouldn't complain about his health but you couldn't help but notice how hard he had to work just to get the  next breath in.  I would  always hug him and ask if he was going to okay and he would just laugh and say, "Lord I hope not.  I'll never know it in a hundred years anyway."   He was so tough to the very end.  I don't ever remember when Granpa's health was 100%.  I just remember him working so hard to make another dime so that he could hopefully bring another smile to a person's face.  I guess because he was sick for so long it was easy to just think he was immortal.  I just assumed my Grandpa would always be here.  He became ill in his last few years.  Very tired and worn.  During his last few days he told the preacher, "I am ready to take that long nap".
Ex:  Explain what he told my mom about not being scared to die.   He was reassuring her that she had made the right decision.  He was a brave man up unto his very last breath.  My mom held his hands until he took his last breath.
     My grandpa and I used to talk about death and he always told me not to fear death.  I believe that people let life divide them from their loved ones.  Generally we are all so busy and don't have the time to give to our families until death, which is supposedly eternal life, reunites, and reconciles.  I am happy that my Grandpa will be reunited with his brother Tommy.  And I now have something to look forward to on the other side.  Being with my Grandpa again and showing him how much I love him.



Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 1999 in Palestine, , TX.

Julian married Shirley Holbrook [11373] [MRIN: 4187].  They had one daughter: Daphne.

Daphne Prance [11374] was born on 7 Mar 1958 in Norcross, Gwinnett Co, GA.

General Notes: Jodi had Abbey on Dec. 19, 2004.  She weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches.  On day two she was moved to neo-natal ICU for double pneumonia and a heart murmur, and was there for seven days.  She is doing fine now, but still has a few complications.  She has reflux, her vocal cords are round instead of flat (which makes her make a terrible wheezing sound...but she should out grow that) and her right foot is seriously turned in so she has a cast on her leg from her thigh all the way down (she will be in several cast over the next month, followed by braces day and night for 3 months and then only at night for one month...if that doesn't work she will have to have surgery...pray for healing on that.  But otherwise...she is just beautiful.  She has a headful of red hair, and a little temper to match!  Oh my -- she will give us all a run for our money for sure!  I've so enjoyed her.  I live about 5 minutes from Jodi, and there has only been two days that I've missed seeing her since she's been born.  I just have to go get my daily Abbey-fix!
(portion of email to Anna Prance Hunter from Daphne)

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in Houston, , TX. (near)

Daphne married Larry Joe Willhite [11375] [MRIN: 4188] on 15 Jun 1973 in Hernando, Desoto, Miss. Larry was born on 9 Mar 1954 in , , Miss. They had one daughter: Jo Michelle.

Jo Michelle Willhite [11376] was born on 12 Aug 1974 in Memphis, Shelby Co, TN.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 1995 in Huffman, , TX.

Jo married someone.  He had one son: Austin Blake.

Austin Blake Willhite [11381] was born on 9 Mar 1994.

Jo married Rodney Baker Walton [11382] [MRIN: 4193] on 17 Dec 1994 in Crosby, , TX.  They had one daughter: Ashley Nichole.

Ashley Nichole Walton [11383] was born on 4 Aug 1996 in Crosby, , TX.

Jo next married Ian Barraclough [11384] [MRIN: 4194] on 16 Jul 1999.  They had one daughter: Abigail "Abbey" Faith.

Abigail "Abbey" Faith Barraclough [11385] was born on 19 Dec 2004 in , , Tx.

Daphne next married David L. Pendergrast [11377] [MRIN: 4189] on 10 Mar 1976 in Memphis, Shelby Co, TN. David was born on 30 Nov 1952 in Memphis, Shelby Co, TN. They had one son: David Blake.

David Blake Pendergrast [11378] was born on 28 Mar 1978 in Memphis, Shelby Co, TN.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated in Gainesville, Hall Co, GA. Military school.

Daphne next married Capt Buddy Goodwin [11379] [MRIN: 4190] on 27 Jul 1988 in Destin, , FL.

Marriage Notes: They were married aboard a ship or a yatch.

Daphne next married Robbie Reimer [11380] [MRIN: 4191] on 4 Apr 1997 in , , Tx.

Infant Prance [5618] was born in 1912 and died in 1912.

Clifford Ephram Prance [5619] was born on 19 Sep 1914 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA, died on 11 Jul 1992 in Decatur, Dekalb Co, GA at age 77, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA.

General Notes: Died VA Hospital

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military. Army WWII
•  He was employed. Grocery Wholesale

Clifford married Majesty Pearl Mae Lewis [5620] [MRIN: 2068] on 5 Nov 1942 in Powder Springs, Cobb Co, GA. Majesty was born on 22 Jan 1924 in , Cobb Co, GA, died on 11 Apr 2001 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 77, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA. They had two children: Franklin Oland and James Lewis.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. Marietta Daily Journal 4/12/2001
Mae Prance, 77,
Marietta resident
Mae Prance, 77, of Marietta died Wednesday, April 11, 2001.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. Larry Sandidage officiating. Burial will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery in Marnietta.

A Cobb County native, Mrs. Prance retired from Rich's Department Store as a salesperson. She was a member of Noonday Baptist Church in Marietta.

Survivors include two sons, Franklin Prance of Marietta and James Prance of Christmas, Fla.; one sister, Elmina Jackson of Marietta; and two grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.



Franklin Oland Prance [10064] was born on 23 Jul 1944 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA and died on 26 Apr 2001 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 56.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Carpenter Contractor
•  His obituary was published in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. Marietta Daily Journal, 4/27/2001:
Franklin O. Prance, 56,
Marietta resident
Franklin O. Prance, 56, of Marietta died Thursday, April 26, 2001.
Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta, with the Rev. Larry Sandidge officiating.
A native of Marietta, Mr. Prance was self-employed as a commercial contractor and a carpenter. He attended Noonday Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Prance of Atlanta and Chris Prance of Marietta; one brother, James Prance of Christmas, Fla.
Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Georgia, Spring Road, Smyrna, Ga. 30080.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.



Franklin married Kathleen Debra "Kathy" Carpenter [10066] [MRIN: 3759]. The marriage ended in divorce. Kathleen was born on 16 Oct 1953. They had two children: Paul Frank and Christopher Ryan.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Nurse

Paul Frank Prance [10068] was born on 17 Apr 1973 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.

General Notes: Lassiter High School graduate Paul Prance, son of Franklin Prance and grandson of Mae Prance,all Mariettans, has had an exciting summer.
     After graduation from Georgia Tech (Electrical Engineering) in June, he was sent by Tech to work on a two-month project at Oxford University in England.
     Paul Was there in the midst of the funeral service for Pincess Di, but also took a side trip to Scotland, which he loved.
     - Maggie Willis Column, Marietta Daily Journal, Sunday, September 28, 1997

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was educated. Graduated from Georgia Tech

Christopher Ryan Prance [10069] was born on 10 Aug 1978 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA.

Christopher married someone.  She had one son: James Michael.

James Michael Prance [21730] was born on 23 Oct 2006.

James Lewis Prance [10065] was born on 17 Aug 1948.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. TV station electronic technician
•  He had a residence in 1998 in Orlando, , FL.
•  He had a residence in 2000 in Christmas, , FL.

James married Melinda Ann Sparks [10067] [MRIN: 3760].

Marriage Notes: Marietta Daily Journal
Sunday, September 3, 2000:
Prance - Sparks
MelindaAnn Sparks of Christmas, Fla., married James Prance of Christmas, son of Mae Prance of Marietta and the late Clifford Prance. The Rev. Eugene Lee con-ducted the July 4 ceremony at the Little Chapel of Flowers in Las Ve-gas. The brides-maid was Jo Ellen Stewart ofWright
 City, Mo. The bride is a broadcast engineer at WMFE-TV in Orlando and the groom is a re-search and development technician with BAF communications in Sanford, Fla. After vacation-ing in Las Vegas, the couple reside in Christmas.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed in Orlando, , FL. Broadcast engineer at WMFE-TV

Hubert Prance [5621] was born on 19 Feb 1917, died on 1 May 1930 at age 13, and was buried in Noonday Baptist Church Cem., Marietta, Cobb Co., GA.

James Earl Prance [5622] was born on 10 Apr 1922, died on 23 May 1978 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 56, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published. Marietta Daily Journal 5/24/1978:
     James Earl Prance, 56, 2060 Sterling Drive, Marietta, died Tuesday.
     Funeral services will be 2 p.m. at Shiloh Hills Baptist Church with Revs. Tommy Tucker and Tolbert Moore officiating.  Burial will be in Kennesaw Memorial Park.  The body will be at the church at 1 p.m.
     Survivors include widow, Mrs. Ruth Prance; son James Earl Prance, Jr., Marietta; brothers Paul Prance, Kennesaw, Clifford Prance, Marietta; sister, Mrs. Mary Miller, Kennesaw; nieces and nephews.
     Norman Medford Funeral Home, Marietta, is in charge of arrangements.
•  He was employed. Grocery Wholesale

James married Ruth Athea Bruce [5623] [MRIN: 2069]. Ruth was born on 1 Mar 1924 in Canton, Cherokee Co, GA and died on 22 Jun 2013 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 89. They had one son: James Earl.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Rich's Department Store - retail sales - retired

James Earl Prance Jr [10070] was born on 17 May 1955 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Butcher at Ingles Supermarket

James married Susan Victoria Braden [10071] [MRIN: 3761] on 29 Nov 1980 in Kennesaw, Cobb Co, GA. The marriage ended in divorce. Susan was born on 18 Sep 1961 in Ft Leonardwood, Washington, MO. They had two children: David Earl and Timothy Glen.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed in School Bus Driver.

David Earl Prance [10072] was born on 14 Apr 1983 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in Woodstock, Cherokee Co, GA. Ingles Supermarket

Timothy Glen Prance [10073] was born on 6 Apr 1987.

Mary Evelyn Prance [5625] was born on 8 Jan 1925.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Rich's Department Store

Mary married Harold Donald "Blossom" Poor [5629] [MRIN: 2073], son of Herbert Luther Poor [5627] and Nellie Ophelia King [5628], on 18 May 1946 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. Harold was born on 14 Sep 1922 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA, died on 21 Jul 1950 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 27, and was buried in National Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. They had one daughter: Martha Ann.

Martha Ann Poor [10074] was born on 1 May 1947 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Secretary

Martha married John Joseph McGahee Jr [10075] [MRIN: 3762], son of John Joseph McGahee Sr [10076] and Dorthea Ann Middlebrook [10077], on 30 Jun 1969 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. The marriage ended in divorce. John was born on 8 Jun 1947 in Thomaston, Upson, GA. They had two children: Sharon Monique and Brendon Scott.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He enjoyed hobbies. Model Trains, Saw mill, & antiques dealings

Sharon Monique McGahee [10080] was born on 25 Jan 1970 in Ft Devins, , Mass.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was educated in 1987. Graduated from Osborne High School

Sharon married Gerald Hugh Newborn Jr [10082] [MRIN: 3766] on 25 Aug 1988. The marriage ended in divorce. Gerald was born on 14 Aug 1968. They had two children: Gerald Hugh and Bethany Amethys.

Gerald Hugh Newborn III [10083] was born on 10 Apr 1989.

Bethany Amethys Newborn [10084] was born on 23 Feb 1994, died on 8 Apr 2003 in Austell, Cobb Co, GA at age 9, and was buried in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Lithia Springs, Douglas, GA.

Brendon Scott McGahee [10081] was born on 12 Apr 1971 in Ft Devins, , Mass.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed in Kennesaw, Cobb Co, GA. Hobby store
•  He enjoyed hobbies. Glass blowing art; making music with guitar

Brendon married Erinne Dianna McVicker [10085] [MRIN: 3767], daughter of William Lynn McVicker [10087] and Susan Deanna Sims [10088], on 5 Nov 1990 in Aiken, Aiken, SC. The marriage ended in divorce. Erinne was born on 13 Feb 1972 in Augusta, Richmond Co, GA. They had one daughter: Kaitlyn Deanna.

Kaitlyn Deanna McGahee [10086] was born on 21 Apr 1991 in Austell, Cobb Co, GA.

Martha next married Franklin "Bear" Cabanillas [10079] [MRIN: 3765].

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Nuclear Engineer (retired)
•  He served in the military. Commissioned Officer - retired.

Mary next married Robert Lamar Miller [5630] [MRIN: 2074], son of Miller [23937] and Lois [23938], on 13 May 1954 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. Robert was born on 18 Dec 1929 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA. They had one daughter: Patricia Dianne.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Butcher - retired
•  He was religious. Deacon at Noonday Baptist Church

Patricia Dianne Miller [10089] was born on 23 Nov 1958.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. School bus driver

Patricia married Mike Ballew [10090] [MRIN: 3769].

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. School bus driver retired on disability.

Eva Addie Wright [5701] was born in 1893, died in 1894 at age 1, and was buried in Enon Cemetery, Woodstock, Cherokee Co., GA.

Maude Irene Wright [5702] was born on 31 Mar 1895, died on 21 Aug 1975 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 80, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA.

Maude married Lem Q. Guffin [5703] [MRIN: 2109] on 13 Aug 1916 in , Cobb Co, GA.3 Lem was born in 1887, died on 30 May 1969 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 82, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA. They had no children.

Lilla Sarah Frances Wright [5704] was born on 9 Feb 1904, died on 25 May 1991 in Marietta, Cobb Co, GA at age 87, and was buried in Kennesaw Memorial Park Cem, Marietta, Cobb, GA. She never married and had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She was employed. Store owner

William Obediah Kuykendall [5719] was born on 2 Oct 1870 and died on an unknown date.

Levi A. Kuykendall [5720] was born on 20 Sep 1872 and died on an unknown date.

Sarah Avl Adeline Kuykendall [5721] was born on 2 Jan 1875 and died on 14 Oct 1899 at age 24.

Robert A. Kuykendall [5722] was born about 1877 and died on an unknown date.

Robert married Georgia Wheeler [5723] [MRIN: 2113] on 25 Oct 1896 in , Cherokee Co, GA.4 Georgia was born in 1874 in , , GA and died on an unknown date. They had eight children: Izzie, Sarah, Daisy, Pauline, Florine, Robert E., General Lee, and Velmer.

Izzie Kuykendall [10091] was born in 1898 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Izzie married Robert Randal Mann [10099] [MRIN: 3770], son of Robert Rufus Mann [10100] and Mary Lee "Molly" Stewart [10101], on 5 Sep 1915 in , Cherokee Co, GA. Robert was born on 28 Nov 18875 and died on an unknown date.

Sarah Kuykendall [10092] was born in 1902 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Daisy Kuykendall [10093] was born in 1904 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Clipped from a HUNTER'S STORE column:
Misses Daisy and Florine Kuyendall attended the memorial exercises at Big Springs Sunday.

Pauline Kuykendall [10094] was born in 1906 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Florine Kuykendall [10095] was born in 1907 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: Clipped from a HUNTER'S STORE column:
Misses Daisy and Florine Kuyendall attended the memorial exercises at Big Springs Sunday.

Florine married Clyde Reece [10102] [MRIN: 3772] on 20 May 1923 in , Cherokee Co, GA.

Robert E. Kuykendall [10096] was born on 28 May 1909 in , , GA, died on 4 Oct 1972 at age 63, and was buried in Oak Grove Church, Hwy 92, Acworth, Cherokee Co, GA.

Robert married Molly Jane Edwards [10103] [MRIN: 3773]. Molly was born on 6 Mar 1908, died on 6 Apr 1990 at age 82, and was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Hwy 92, Acworth, Cherokee Co., GA. They had one son: Maynard O..

Maynard O. Kuykendall [10104] was born on 19 Dec 1935, died on 30 Jul 1937 at age 1, and was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Hwy 92, Acworth, Cherokee Co., GA.

General Lee Kuykendall [10097] was born in 1914 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

Velmer Kuykendall [10098] was born in 1916 in , , GA and died on an unknown date.

A.A. Kuykendall [5724] was born on 8 Dec 1877 and died on an unknown date.

Ola E. "Ollie" Kuykendall [5725] was born on 24 Jan 1879 and died on an unknown date.

Ola married D.F. Sheffield [5726] [MRIN: 2114] on 20 Jul 1898 in , Cherokee Co, GA.  They had two children: Archebald and Ethel.

Archebald Sheffield [23125] was born after 1898 and died on an unknown date.

Ethel Sheffield [23126] was born after 1898 and died on an unknown date.

George Ephram Kuykendall [5727] was born on 20 Mar 1880, died on 7 Jul 1960 at age 80, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Acworth, Cherokee Co., GA.

George married someone.  He had five children: Mary Lou, Gladys, Ola, L.E., and E.G..

Mary Lou Kuykendall [10105] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

Gladys Kuykendall [10106] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

Ola Kuykendall [10107] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

L.E. Kuykendall [10108] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

E.G. Kuykendall [10109] was born after 1900 and died on an unknown date.

Arch F. Kuykendall [5728] was born on 18 Nov 1883 and died on an unknown date.

Avis E. Kuykendall [5729] was born on 12 Apr 1890, died in 1974 at age 84, and was buried in Carmel Baptist Church, Woostock, Cherokee Co, GA..

Avis married Talmadge Gunnin [5730] [MRIN: 2115]. Talmadge was born in 1889, died in 1943 at age 54, and was buried in Carmel Baptist Church, Woostock, Cherokee Co, GA..



Source Citations


     1.  Cobb County Genealogical Society (Cobb County Marriage Index Book 1865-1937), Book F, p248.
     2.  Cobb County Genealogical Society (Cobb County Marriage Index Book 1865-1937), Book I, p321.
     3.  Cobb County Genealogical Society (Cobb County Marriage Index Book 1865-1937), p90, Book G, p321.
     4.  Cherokee Co., Ga. Marriage Book, F, p702.
     5.  Heritage of Cherokee County, Georgia 1831-1998, 397 by Nancy Mann Davis.


Nancy A. Tyson (1845-   ?   ).  Nancy A. was born in Georgia and that is all the information we have.


Mintosia Tyson (1846 -  ?    ).   Mintosia was born in Georgia and that is all the information we have.

Robert Henry Lee Tyson (1848 -   ?   ).   At age 19, 1 December 1867, in Cherokee County, Georgia, he married Sarah E. Bruce, daughter of George and Phoebe  Kuykdendall Bruce. 

newspaper clipping:
     Funeral of the Rev. R. H. Tyson, 84, retired Baptist minister, who died Thursday night at the residence of his son Patrolman Oscar Tyson, of 669 Berne Street, was to be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. at the Swanee Baptist Church, of which he was formerly pastor, with interment in the churchyard.  He is also survived by another son, W.V. Tyson; daughter Mrs. R.H. Youngblood, and two brothers, Eugene and A.M. Tyson of Atlanta.

They had seven children, 2 daughters and 5 sons.

Robert Henry Lee Tyson [5008], son of Robert Cabell Tyson [96] and Sarah C. Moody [97], was born on 29 Jun 1848, died on an unknown date in Cave Springs, Floyd Co, GA, and was buried in Swanee Baptist Church, Cave Springs, Polk Co., GA.

General Notes: newspaper clipping:
     Funeral of the Rev. R. H. Tyson, 84, retired Baptist minister, who died Thursday night at the residence of his son Patroman Oscar Tyson, of 669 Berne Street, was to be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. at the Swanee Baptist Church, of which he was formerly pastor, with interment in the churchyard.  He is also survived by another son, W.V. Tyson; daughter Mrs. R.H. Youngblood, and two brothers, Eugene and A.M. Tyson of Atlanta.

Robert married Sarah E. Bruce [5009] [MRIN: 1810], daughter of George Bruce [5010] and Phoebe Kuykendall [5011], on 1 Dec 1867 in , Cherokee Co, GA.1 Sarah was born in Woodstock, Cherokee Co, GA. They had seven children: Janie, Della, William V., George, Vina, Robert "Bob," and Oscar.

Janie Tyson [10110] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Janie married Judge  Hamby [10117] [MRIN: 3775].

Della Tyson [10111] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Della married Robert H. "Bob" Youngblood [10118] [MRIN: 3776].

William V. Tyson [10112] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

William married Florie [10119] [MRIN: 3777].

William next married Lucile Vance [10120] [MRIN: 3778].

George Tyson [10113] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

George married Lillie [10121] [MRIN: 3779].

Vina Tyson [10114] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Robert "Bob" Tyson [10115] was born after 1867 and died on an unknown date.

Oscar Tyson [10116] was born on 31 Mar 1882 and died on an unknown date.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He was employed. Policeman

Oscar married Clara Elizabeth Moore [10122] [MRIN: 3780]. Clara was born on 12 Oct 1885 and died on 10 Mar 1965 at age 79. They had five children: Henry, Bessie Estelle, William Aaron, Edwin Oscar, and Clara Elizabeth.

Henry Tyson [10123] was born on 8 Aug 1906 and died on an unknown date.

Bessie Estelle Tyson [10124] was born on 20 Apr 1908 and died on an unknown date.

Bessie married Hugh Miller [10128] [MRIN: 3781].

William Aaron Tyson [10125] was born on 19 Jun 1910 and died on an unknown date.

William married Pauline Jordan [10129] [MRIN: 3782].

Edwin Oscar Tyson [10126] was born on 25 Oct 1912 and died on an unknown date.

Edwin married Margaret Lois Vance [10130] [MRIN: 3783].  They had one son: Donald Lee.

Donald Lee Tyson [21819] was born Atlanta, Fulton Co, Ga and died in Apr 2005.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sunday 17, April 2005:
Doanld Lee Tyson
Don passed peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones.  He was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, was a graduate of Muphy High School, and attended the Georgia Instititute of Technology.  His career with IBM, and as an independent contractor spanned 30 years as a customer engineer, technical writer, and programmer working at the University of Georgia in Athens and in Charlotte, North Carolina.  While living in Athens Don and Pat raised their 3 children, and Don served as Clubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 285.  He was very active in the Jaycees and was proud of his election to State Commander of the Jeycee Rebel Corporation.

On October 18th 2003 Don and Pat raised their were married at Central Grove UMC, bringing together their two familes.  In retirement, Don enjoyed his mobel DK business, Tunes by T. perfomring at weddings, dances, and children's parties.  He also enjoyed tinkering with computers, model building, and playing with his beloved grandchidren.  He is deeply and loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services, Monday 18, 2005, 4:00 pm at Center Grove Methodist Church, Locus, North Carolina.  Rev. Charles Davis officiating.  Visitation, Sunday, April 17, 2005 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Hartsell Funeral Home, Midland.  Memorials may be made to Center Grove Building Fund, 8005 NC Hwy, 200, Concord, NC 28025

Survivors, wife Frances B. Tysonof the home; son, Marrk A. Tyson and wife Denise of Marietta, Ga; son, Scott D. Tyson and wife Amy of Charlotte, NC; daughter Donna LeAnn Jomes and hubsband Kevin of Woodstock, Ga; mother Margaret Lois Woodard of Concord, NC; step-son, Leonard Gonzalez of Concord, NC; step-daughter Evelyn Ludlum of Gastonia, NC; step-daugher Crystal Underwood and husband Paul of Gastonia, NC; step-brother Mark Woodard and wife Lissie of McDonough, Ga; step brother Richard Woodard adn wife Len of Sugar Hill, Ga; step-sister Becky Jenkins and husband Derek of Bethlehem, Ga; step-siser Brenda Garmon and husband of Duluth, Ga; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.

He was proceded in death by father, Edwin Oscar Tyon.  Harsell Funeral Home of  Midland.

Donald married Pat [21820] [MRIN: 7790].  They had three children: Mark A., Scott D., and Donna LeAnn.

Mark A. Tyson [21821].

Mark married Denise [21822] [MRIN: 7791].

Scott D. Tyson [21823].

Scott married Amy [21824] [MRIN: 7792].

Donna LeAnn Tyson [21825].

Donna married Kevin Jones [21826] [MRIN: 7793].

Donald next married Frances Gonzales [21827] [MRIN: 7794].

Clara Elizabeth Tyson [10127] was born on 25 Mar 1916 and died on an unknown date.

Clara married William D. Wood [10131] [MRIN: 3784].



Source Citations


     1.  Cherokee County Marriage Book, D 380.






Sarah E. Tyson (abt 1849 -  ?   ).   Sarah married a Chapman.



Obediah Hargraves Tyson (1852 - 1919).  He is my direct descendant , he has his own section.



Zachariah Eugene Tyson ((1854 - 1905).  He was born and died in Cherokee County, Georgia.  At age 23, 1 September, 1878, in Cherokee County, he married 17 year old Cordelia H. Cole. 
They had four children, 1 daughter and 3 sons.
They are both buried at Bascomb Methodist Church in Cherokee County. 
Extracted from a HUNTER'S STORE COLUMN:
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Tyson and daughter, of Marietta, spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z.E. Tyson.


Moody [97], was born on 19 Sep 1854 in , Cherokee Co, GA, died on 12 Jan 1905 in , Cherokee Co, GA at age 50, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA.

General Notes: Extracted from a HUNTER'S STORE COLUMN:
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Tyson and daughter, of Marietta, spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z.E. Tyson.

Zachariah married Cordelia H. Cole [5015] [MRIN: 1813] on 1 Sep 1878 in , Cherokee Co, GA.1 Cordelia was born on 5 Nov 1860, died on 12 Jan 1936 in , Cherokee Co, GA at age 75, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA. They had four children: William Ervin, Alvin R., Lois, and Andy Eugene.

William Ervin Tyson [10132] was born on 14 Sep 1882, died on 14 Feb 1943 at age 60, and was buried in Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

William married Lena H. Boring [10136] [MRIN: 3785]. Lena was born on 14 Mar 1886, died on 10 Mar 1919 at age 32, and was buried in Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

William next married Minnie L. Castleberry [10137] [MRIN: 3786] on 25 Dec 1919 in , Cobb Co, GA.2 Minnie was born on 23 Oct 1865, died on 10 Apr 1971 at age 105, and was buried in Marietta City Cemetery, Marietta, Cobb Co, GA.

Alvin R. Tyson [10133] was born on 7 Nov 1885, died on 7 Aug 1886, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA.

Lois Tyson [10134] was born on 10 Sep 1893, died on 26 Sep 1894 at age 1, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA.

Andy Eugene Tyson [10135] was born on 26 Sep 1897, died on 2 Feb 1963 at age 65, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA.

Andy married Eula Myrtle McLain [10138] [MRIN: 3787] on 28 Oct 1918. Eula was born on 30 Aug 1899, died on 1 Dec 1960 at age 61, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA. They had one son: Andy Eugene.

Andy Eugene Tyson Jr [10139] was born on 4 Jan 1932 in , Cherokee Co, GA.

Andy married Elsie Butterworth [10140] [MRIN: 3788] about 1952. Elsie was born on 10 Oct 1934 in , Cherokee Co, GA, died on 10 Apr 2009 at age 74, and was buried in Bascomb United Methodist Church, Cherokee Co., GA. They had three children: Patricia "Patty," Judy, and Melissa "Missy".

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. Elsie Butterworth Tyson
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Published: 04/12/2009


Elsie Butterworth Tyson, age 74, of Acworth passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Bascomb United Methodist Church with Rev. Millie Kim & Rev. Allen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Woodstock Funeral Home Sunday, April 12 from 6-8PM and Monday, April 13 from 2-4 & 6-8PM.

Mrs. Tyson was an active member of Bascomb United Methodist Church since 1950 and an avid collector. Her church & her family were her life.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Andy "Gene" Tyson, Acworth; daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia "Patty" & Brian Goldstein, Canton, Judy & Scott Cornwell, Powder Springs, Melissa "Missy" & Tony Arasi, Marietta; mother, Lydia Mae Butterworth, Woodstock; brother, Sylvanis Butterworth, Acworth; sister, Doris Nicholson, Woodstock; sister & brother-in-law, Anne & David Dunn, Woodstock; brother & sister-in-law, Ronald & Barbara Butterworth, Acworth; grandchildren; Aubrey & Lauren Hatch, Donovan Hatch & Lars Cook; many nieces & nephews.

The family is accepting flowers but those who wish may make contributions to Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd., Woodstock, GA 30189 or Pancreatic Cancer Research / www.pancan.org.

Woodstock Funeral Home, 8855 Main St, Woodstock, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia "Patty" Tyson [23189].

Patricia married Brian Goldstein [23190] [MRIN: 8511].

Judy Tyson [23191].

Judy married Scott Cornwell [23192] [MRIN: 8512].

Melissa "Missy" Tyson [23193].

Melissa married Tony Arasi [23194] [MRIN: 8513].



Source Citations


     1.  Cherokee County Marriage Book, E 653.
     2.  Cobb County Genealogical Society (Cobb County Marriage Index Book 1865-1937), p209, book G, p634.


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Archibald Napoleon Tyson (1858 -   ?   ).  He was born in Cherokee County, Georgia, and died in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.  At age 23, 25 January 1882, in Cherokee County, he married Maude Lizzie Verbine.
A. N. Tyson, Victim Of Accident Buried
Final tribute to A. N. Tyson, 79, of 89 Fourteenth Street, who died Thursday of injuries received when he was struck down by an automobile on West Peachtree, was paid at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the chapel of Blanchard Brothers, Dr. Witherspone Dodge officiated and burial was in the Roseland Cemtetery.
     F. N. Sefton, of 1263 Peachtree Street, who was driving the car, said that Mr. Tyson was walking in the middle of the street, and he struck him before the car could be stopped.  A case of reckless driving was made against Sefton.


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