William Melvin Ridley and His Descendants

Descendants of William Melvin Ridley

1-William Melvin Ridley [5365], son of Henry Ridley Sr [238] and Nellie Malinda Killian [239], was born on 22 Jul 1854 in , , TN, died on 16 Jul 1932 in , Murray Co., GA at age 77, and was buried in Calvary Bapt Church Cem., Crandall, Murray Co., GA.

William married Lydia Bingham [5366] [MRIN: 1954], daughter of Robert Bingham [23405] and ____________ Wright [23406], on 22 Feb 1874 in , Murray Co., GA. Lydia was born on 23 Jun 1852 and died on 12 Dec 1925 in , Murray Co., GA¹ at age 73. They had nine children: Temperance, Lucy Serepthia, Luke T., Cora, Maude, Melvin, Effie, Lavada, and Ocoee.

2-Temperance Ridley [7308] was born in 1875 and died in 1921 at age 46.

Temperance married Henry David Beavers [7315] [MRIN: 2741], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 3 Dec 1896 in , Murray Co., GA.²  They had three children: Alfred, Cloteen, and Reece.

3-Alfred Beavers [7325] was born after 1894, died after 1984, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.³ 

General Notes: He lived 90 years.

3-Cloteen Beavers [7326] was born after 1894 and died on an unknown date.

3-Reece Beavers [7327] was born in 1906 and died in 1959 at age 53.

2-Lucy Serepthia Ridley [5497] was born on 18 Feb 1879, died on 16 Nov 1952 at age 73, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

Lucy married Andrew Greenville Pullen [2559] [MRIN: 2009], son of Greenville Pullen Jr [282] and Elizabeth Frances "Eliza" Bookout [283], on 3 Dec 1905 in , Murray Co., GA.⁴ Andrew was born on 15 May 1862 in , Murray Co., GA, died on 13 Feb 1936 in , Murray Co., GA at age 73, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA. They had five children: Louise, Melvin Thomas, Elizabeth "Bessie" Faye, Sybil Frances, and Willie Mae.

3-Louise Pullen [7328] was born circa 1933, died on 24 May 2009 in Crandall, Murray Co, GA at age 76, and was buried in Murray Memorial Gardens, Murray Co, Ga.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Her obituary was published. Louise Pritchett                 

Mrs. Louise Pritchett, 76, of Crandall, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Syble Pullen Harris.Survivors include her loving husband of 61 years, Bill Pritchett; children and spouses, Sudie Lents, Judy and Bruce Coulter all of Eton, and Tim and Lisa Pritchett of Crandall; grandchildren, Shannon Lents, Traci Bishop, Staci Walraven, Brandi Maddox, Lee Coulter, Marcus Pritchett and Macy Pritchett; 10 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Andrew and Grace Harris of Crandall; sister Ruby Rogers of Dalton; and special friend Beverly Kisor of Crandall.Services are today at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Chastain and the Rev. Harold Poteet officiating. Burial will be in Murray Memorial Gardens.The family received friends at the funeral home Monday. Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home and Crematory,

Louise married Billie Pritchett [7333] [MRIN: 2750], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, circa 1948.  They had three children: Tim, Sudie, and Judy.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2009 in Crandall, Murray Co, GA.

4-Tim Pritchett [23249].

Tim married Lisa ____________ [23250] [MRIN: 8537], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Marcus and Macy.

5-Marcus Pritchett [23255].

5-Macy Pritchett [23256].

4-Sudie Pritchett [23251].

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence 20090 in Eaton, Murray Co, Ga.

Sudie married ____________ Lents [23252] [MRIN: 8538], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Shannon.

5-Shannon Lents [23257].

4-Judy Pritchett [23253].

Judy married Bruce Coulter [23254] [MRIN: 8539], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: Lee.

5-Lee Coulter [23258].

3-Melvin Thomas Pullen [7329] was born on 31 Oct 1906 in , Murray Co., GA, died on 14 Jan 1965 in , Murray Co., GA at age 58, and was buried in Fairy Valley Cemetery.

Melvin married Vallie Mae Mason [7334] [MRIN: 2751], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 25 Dec 1931. Vallie was born on 17 Jan 1914, died on 5 Dec 1985 at age 71, and was buried in Fairy Valley Cemetery. They had 12 children: Rachel Lee, Clyde Eugene, Lucy Lurene, Floyd Greenville "Pete," Lucy Sereptha, Howard Arthur, Mary Lou, Thomas William, Mary Magdlene, Minnie Ruth, Julian Ann, and James Luther.

4-Rachel Lee Pullen [7338] was born on 11 Apr 1933.

Rachel married Ralph Clinton Stafford [7350] [MRIN: 2755], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 21 Mar 1948. Ralph was born on 21 Mar 1928. They had four children: Roy Lee, Betty Jean, Barbara Joe, and Ronnie Edward.

5-Roy Lee Stafford [7360] was born on 10 Dec 1949.

Roy married Brenda Souther [7364] [MRIN: 2765], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, in Jun 1968. The marriage ended in divorce. Brenda was born in 1949. They had two children: Keith and Ryan.

6-Keith Stafford [7370] was born on 4 Apr 1969.

Keith married Angelia ____________ [7372] [MRIN: 2771], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: Tristan Keith.

7-Tristan Keith Stafford [7373] was born on 1 Jan 1999.

6-Ryan Stafford [7371] was born on 16 Dec 1973.

Roy next married Terri Griffin [7365] [MRIN: 2766], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 27 Feb 1987.  They had two children: Chris and Zachary.

6-Chris Davis [7374] was born on 6 Jan 1982.

6-Zachary Stafford [7375] was born on 5 Jan 1992.

5-Betty Jean Stafford [7361] was born on 8 Dec 1950.

Betty married Jerry Roger Mchan [7366] [MRIN: 2767], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Jerry was born on 4 Jan 1949. They had two children: Kimberly Kay and Jennifer Alane.

6-Kimberly Kay Mchan [7376] was born on 20 Sep 1968.

Kimberly married David Wiley [7378] [MRIN: 2772], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 30 May 1987. David was born on 7 Jan 1969. They had one daughter: Brooke.

7-Brooke Wiley [7379] was born on 25 Aug 1989.

6-Jennifer Alane Mchan [7377] was born on 31 Jul 1973.

Jennifer married Loman Charles Craig [7380] [MRIN: 2773], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 25 Aug 1994. Loman was born on 24 Oct 1974. They had two children: Roger Docta Johnson and Loman Charles.

7-Roger Docta Johnson Craig [7381] was born on 23 Mar 1993.

7-Loman Charles Craig Jr [7382] was born on 5 Oct 1997.

Betty next married Michel Ray Plemons [7367] [MRIN: 2768], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Sep 1978.  They had one son: Michel Chad.

6-Michel Chad Plemons [7383] was born on 9 Mar 1980.

5-Barbara Joe Stafford [7362] was born on 3 Jul 1954.

Barbara married Anthony Vinnings [7368] [MRIN: 2769], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 31 Dec 1974. Anthony was born on 25 Apr 1942. They had two children: Leigh Ann and Amanda Gail.

6-Leigh Ann Vinnings [7384] was born on 11 Feb 1976.

6-Amanda Gail Vinnings [7385] was born on 26 Jun 1980.

5-Ronnie Edward Stafford [7363] was born on 7 Dec 1956.

Ronnie married Janice Lou Cornelison [7369] [MRIN: 2770], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 4 Feb 1978. Janice was born on 22 Jul 1952. They had three children: Tracy Leigh, Wendy Rene, and Adam Clinton.

6-Tracy Leigh Cornelison [7386] was born on 23 Nov 1968.

Tracy married James Robert Quarles [7389] [MRIN: 2774], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 19 Aug 1989. James was born on 29 Jan 1968. They had one son: Jordon Robert.

7-Jordon Robert Quarles [7390] was born on 12 Jul 1996.

6-Wendy Rene Cornelison [7387] was born on 3 Oct 1971.

Wendy married ____________ Stewart [7391] [MRIN: 2775], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Juston Michal and Hannah Taylor.

7-Juston Michal Stewart [7392] was born on 11 Jul 1990.

7-Hannah Taylor Stewart [7393] was born on 17 Jun 1995.

6-Adam Clinton Stafford [7388] was born on 17 Nov 1985.

4-Clyde Eugene Pullen [7339] was born on 11 Apr 1934 and died before 2006.

Clyde married Bessie Cline [7351] [MRIN: 2756], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Lucy Lurene Pullen [7340] was born on 29 Dec 1935.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Chatsworth, Murray Co, GA.⁵ 

Lucy married Bradford Robert Dunn [7352] [MRIN: 2757], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 7 Aug 1954. Bradford was born on 28 Jul 1936. They had four children: Jerry Allen, Roger Lee, Brenda Sue, and Edward Lamar.

5-Jerry Allen Dunn [7394]⁶ was born on 24 Sep 1955.

Jerry married Laura Dian Sherrill [7398] [MRIN: 2776], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 27 Jul 1973. Laura was born on 24 Jul 1957. They had four children: Sherri Erica, Carol Irene, John Allen, and Kendall Dewayne.

6-Sherri Erica Dunn [7404]⁶ was born on 29 Apr 1971.

Sherri married Gregory Neil Patton [7408] [MRIN: 2782], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 9 Oct 1989. Gregory was born on 18 Nov 1970. They had one daughter: Ashley Nicole.

7-Ashley Nicole Patton [7410] was born on 14 Mar 1990.

Sherri next married Joseph Michael Leach [7409] [MRIN: 2783], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 1 Nov 1998.

6-Carol Irene Dunn [7405] was born on 21 Feb 1974.

6-John Allen Dunn [7406] was born on 12 Jan 1978.

6-Kendall Dewayne Dunn [7407] was born on 21 Nov 1979.

Jerry next married Brenda Darlene Vess [7399] [MRIN: 2777], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 23 Jul 1988. Brenda was born on 22 Sep 1955.

5-Roger Lee Dunn [7395] was born on 13 Sep 1958.

Roger married Rhonda Lynn Green [7400] [MRIN: 2778], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Roger next married Linda Susan Painter [7401] [MRIN: 2779], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 7 Feb 1998. Linda was born on 1 Feb 1955.

5-Brenda Sue Dunn [7396] was born on 29 Sep 1962.

Brenda married Erwin Randy Starcher [7402] [MRIN: 2780], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 3 Aug 1991. Erwin was born on 2 Dec 1952.

5-Edward Lamar Dunn [7397] was born on 13 Jun 1968.

Edward married Teresa Michelle Craig [7403] [MRIN: 2781], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 1 Oct 1994.  They had one daughter: Kadell Nicole.

6-Kadell Nicole Dunn [7411] was born on 8 Nov 1994.

Lucy next married Robert Mantooth [22634] [MRIN: 8301], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Floyd Greenville "Pete" Pullen [7341] was born on 16 Apr 1938, died on 13 Jan 2006⁵ at age 67, and was buried in Fairy Valley Cemetery.

Noted events in his life were:

•  His obituary was published. Dalton Daily Citizen, 1-14-2006

ublished: January 13, 2006 10:58 pm

Floyd G. 'Pete' Pullen

Dalton Daily Citizen

Floyd G. 'Pete' Pullen

Mr. Floyd G. “Pete” Pullen, 67, of Crandall passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at Hamilton Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Vallie Pullen; son, Gary Eugene Pullen; brother, Clyde Eugene Pullen.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel Ruth Pullen; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rachel and Ralph Stafford of Cohutta, Lorene Dunn, Mary Lou Gallman, Minnie Ruth and Billy Ballew, Ann and Jerry Flood, all of Chatsworth, Lucy and Robert Mantooth of Crandall, Magdalene and Virgil Cook of Dalton; brothers and sister-in-law, Howard and Martha Pullen of Chatsworth, Thomas Pullen of Dalton, James Pullen of Crandall; several nephews and nieces.

Services are Sunday at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Ridley officiating.

Burial will be in Fairy Valley Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today after 4 p.m. until the funeral hour Sunday.

Peeples Funeral Home and Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd married Hazel Ruth Moore [7353] [MRIN: 2758], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Hazel was born on 25 Apr 1936. They had one son: Gary Eugene.

5-Gary Eugene Pullen [7412] was born on 25 Oct 1958 and died before 2006.⁵ 

4-Lucy Sereptha Pullen [7342] was born on 18 Feb 1940.

Lucy married Robert Mantooth [7354] [MRIN: 2759], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 15 Oct 1955. Robert was born on 25 Apr 1930. They had one daughter: Linda Fay.

5-Linda Fay Mantooth [7413] was born on 24 Mar 1959.

Linda married Brian W. Smith [7414] [MRIN: 2784], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 27 Jun 1983. Brian was born on 3 Apr 1960. They had two children: Amy Michelle and Whitney Nicole.

6-Amy Michelle Smith [7415] was born on 19 Mar 1986.

6-Whitney Nicole Smith [7416] was born on 14 Nov 1991.

4-Howard Arthur Pullen [7343] was born on 14 Apr 1942.

Howard married Martha ____________ [12889]⁵ [MRIN: 4711], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Mary Lou Pullen [7344] was born on 24 Feb 1944.

General Notes: Mary's husband Noah was sixty years when she married him at age twenty.

Noted events in her life were:

•  She had a residence in 2006 in Chatsworth, Murray Co, GA.⁵ 

Mary married Noah Barney Gallman [7355] [MRIN: 2760], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 24 Aug 1964. Noah was born on 21 Jul 1903 and died on 18 Nov 1985 at age 82. They had one daughter: Connie Annette.

5-Connie Annette Gallman [7417] was born on 22 Nov 1965.

Connie married Alan Michael Reed [7418] [MRIN: 2785], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 8 Jun 1984. Alan was born on 18 Jun 1964. They had two children: Brandon Alan and Alecia Marie.

6-Brandon Alan Reed [7419] was born on 10 Nov 1986.

6-Alecia Marie Reed [7420] was born on 13 Dec 1988.

4-Thomas William Pullen [7345] was born on 30 Mar 1947, died on 16 Nov 2007 at age 60, and was buried in Fairy Valley Cemetery.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.⁵ 

•  His obituary was published. Thomas W. Pullen Thomas W. PullenMr. Thomas W. Pullen, 60, of Dalton, passed away Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at the residence. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Vallie and Melvin Pullen; brothers, Gene Pullen and Floyd Pullen; and a granddaughter, Savannah Belcher.Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Wimberly and Chris Owens of Chatsworth, Stephanie and Sean Belcher of Rome; grandchildren, Laurel Millsaps, Zachary Belcher, Shellbie Belcher, Dakota Owens, Joel Thomas Owens; brothers and sister-in-law, Howard and Martha Pullen of Chatsworth and James Pullen of Crandall; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rachel and Ralph Stafford, Magdalene and Virgil Cook, all of Dalton, Ann and Jerry Flood, Minnie Ruth and Billy Ballew, Lorene Dunn, and MaryLou Gallman, all of Chatsworth, Lucy and Robert Mantooth of Crandall; sister-in-laws, Bessie Pullen of Dalton and Hazel Pullen of Crandall; an aunt, Blanch White; and a number of nieces and nephews also survive.Services are today at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with the Rev. Curtis Belcher and the Rev. Sean Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the funeral home today after 5 p.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday.Roy Stafford, Ricky Pullen, Shawn Pratt, Steven Bagley, Jesse Goode and Billy Ballew will serve as pallbearers.Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth is in charge of the funeral arrangements.www.legacy.com

Published in The Daily Citizen from 11/16/2007 - 11/18/2007.

Thomas married someone. ____________ ____________.  He had two children: Wimberly and Stepanie.

5-Wimberly Pullen [22625].⁷ 

Wimberly married Chris Owens [22627]⁷ [MRIN: 8299], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Dakota and Joel Thomas.

6-Dakota Owens [22628].⁷ 

6-Joel Thomas Owens [22629].⁷ 

5-Stepanie Pullen [22626].

Stepanie married Sean Belcher [22630]⁷ [MRIN: 8300], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Savannah, Zachary, and Shellbie.

6-Savannah Belcher [22631] died before 2007.⁷ 

6-Zachary Belcher [22632].⁷ 

6-Shellbie Belcher [22633].

4-Mary Magdlene Pullen [7346] was born on 7 Apr 1950.

Mary married ____________ Elrod [7356] [MRIN: 2761], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Mary next married Virgil Cook [12888] [MRIN: 4710], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Minnie Ruth Pullen [7347] was born on 1 Jun 1952.

Minnie married Billy Ballew [7357] [MRIN: 2762], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Julian Ann Pullen [7348] was born on 21 Jan 1955.

Julian married Jerry Flood [7358] [MRIN: 2763], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-James Luther Pullen [7349] was born on 2 Feb 1956.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He had a residence in 2006 in Crandall, Murray Co, GA.⁵ 

James married Debra Jean Evans [7359] [MRIN: 2764], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 17 Jun 1978. Debra was born on 9 Dec 1959.

3-Elizabeth "Bessie" Faye Pullen [7330] was born on 17 Jul 1908 in , Murray Co., GA, died on 7 May 1977 in , Polk Co, TN at age 68, and was buried in Benton Garden Cemetery.

Elizabeth married Paul Kenneth Patrick Higgens [7335] [MRIN: 2752], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 27 Feb 1926 in , Bradley Co, TN. Paul was born on 28 Feb 1908 in , Polk Co, TN, died on 14 Feb 1999 in , Polk Co, TN at age 90, and was buried in Benton Garden Cemetery. They had two children: Claud Lafayette "C.L." and Verna Christine.

4-Claud Lafayette "C.L." Higgens [7421] was born on 21 Jan 1927 in , Murray Co., GA, died on 12 Aug 1931 in , Polk Co, TN at age 4, and was buried in Benton Garden Cemetery.

4-Verna Christine Higgens [7422] was born on 11 Aug 1932 in , Murray Co., GA.

Verna married Lester Eugene Wood [7423] [MRIN: 2786], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 10 Oct 1955 in Rossville, , GA. Lester was born on 22 Jul 1930 in Andrews, Cherokee, NC. They had one son: Joe Kenneth.

5-Joe Kenneth Wood [7424] was born on 19 Feb 1959 in Cleveland, Bradley Co., TN.

Joe married Mary Amanda "Amy" McDonald [7425] [MRIN: 2787], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 17 Mar 1990 in , Blount Co, TN. Mary was born on 9 Feb 1963. They had one daughter: Mikayia Grace.

6-Mikayia Grace Wood [7426] was born on 10 Oct 1998 in Augusta, Richmond Co, GA.

3-Sybil Frances Pullen [7331] was born on 3 Nov 1911 in Temple Grove, Murray Co, GA, died on 1 Oct 1990 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA at age 78, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

Sybil married Tom Rufus Harris [7336] [MRIN: 2753], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Tom was born on 22 Dec 1904 in Temple Grove, Murray Co, GA, died on 28 Dec 1974 in Temple Grove, Murray Co, GA at age 70, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA. They had four children: Una Lee, Louise, Andrew Greenville, and Ruby Virginia.

4-Una Lee Harris [7427] was born on 2 Jan 1932 and died on 6 Jun 1933 at age 1.

4-Louise Harris [7428] was born on 18 Apr 1933 in , Murray Co., GA.

Louise married William Stephen Pritchett [7431] [MRIN: 2788], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 17 Apr 1948. William was born on 13 Apr 1930. They had three children: Sudie Frances, Judy Diann, and Timothy William.

5-Sudie Frances Pritchett [7436] was born on 10 Mar 1949 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

Sudie married Charles Robert Lents [7439] [MRIN: 2793], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 28 May 1968. Charles was born on 3 Aug 1948 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA. They had two children: Shannon Denise and Traci Lane.

6-Shannon Denise Lents [7442] was born on 22 Mar 1965 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

Shannon married ____________ Banks [7444] [MRIN: 2796], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 18 Jun 1988.

6-Traci Lane Lents [7443] was born on 24 Jul 1970 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

Traci married Scott Arvin Bishop [7445] [MRIN: 2797], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Jun 1991. Scott was born on 27 Mar 1971 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA. They had one son: Noah Scott.

7-Noah Scott Bishop [7446] was born on 18 Aug 1993 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

5-Judy Diann Pritchett [7437] was born on 14 Jun 1953 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

Judy married Bruce Gilbert Coulter [7440] [MRIN: 2794], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 8 Aug 1970. Bruce was born on 12 Jan 1952 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

5-Timothy William Pritchett [7438] was born on 1 May 1962 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, GA.

Timothy married Lia Michelle Willis [7441] [MRIN: 2795], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 8 Aug 1987. Lia was born on 19 Nov 1968.

4-Andrew Greenville Harris [7429] was born on 5 Aug 1936.

Andrew married Grace Mae Davis [7432] [MRIN: 2789], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Grace was born on 29 Apr 1942. They had four children: Donna Sue, Barbara Ann, Janice Elaine, and Michael Andrew.

5-Donna Sue Harris [7447] was born on 1 Apr 1957.

Donna married Danny Howell Watts [7451] [MRIN: 2798], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Danny was born on 27 May 1955. They had two children: Jennifer Elaine and Brian Daniel.

6-Jennifer Elaine Watts [7455] was born on 31 Jul 1980.

6-Brian Daniel Watts [7456] was born on 22 Nov 1984.

5-Barbara Ann Harris [7448] was born on 22 Apr 1959.

Barbara married Richy Elvis Griggs [7452] [MRIN: 2799], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Richy was born on 24 Jul 1955. They had two children: Aaron Elvis and Nathan Matthew.

6-Aaron Elvis Griggs [7457] was born on 22 Nov 1978.

6-Nathan Matthew Griggs [7458] was born on 4 Apr 1980.

5-Janice Elaine Harris [7449] was born on 26 Dec 1960.

Janice married Tommy Ray Whaley [7453] [MRIN: 2800], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Tommy was born on 26 Feb 1948. They had one son: Dustin Thomas.

6-Dustin Thomas Whaley [7459] was born on 18 Sep 1983.

5-Michael Andrew Harris [7450] was born on 10 Sep 1973.

Michael married Shanda Lynn [7454] [MRIN: 2801], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Shanda was born on 27 Nov 1976.

Andrew next married Thelma Cline Donnie [7433] [MRIN: 2790], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Thelma was born on 20 Aug 1936.

4-Ruby Virginia Harris [7430] was born on 30 Aug 1939.

Ruby married Bob Kenton Weber [7434]⁶ [MRIN: 2791], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Bob was born on 15 Apr 1935. They had two children: Steve Allen and Christopher Kenton.

5-Steve Allen Weber [7460] was born on 3 May 1955.

5-Christopher Kenton Weber [7461] was born on 16 Mar 1964.

Ruby next married Donald Rogers [7435] [MRIN: 2792], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Willie Mae Pullen [7332] was born on 16 May 1915, died on 5 Jan 1989 at age 73, and was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA..

Willie married Lawrence Jefferson Tatum [7337] [MRIN: 2754], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Lawrence was born on 4 May 1912, died on 10 Aug 1955 at age 43, and was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Ringgold, Catoosa Co., GA.. They had four children: Lawrence Hudon, Elva Lena, Christine Sue, and Rita Lee.

4-Lawrence Hudon Tatum [7462]⁶ was born on 24 Dec 1933.

Lawrence married Ruby Roberson [7466] [MRIN: 2802], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Debra Arlene, Guy Hudon, and Warren Jeffery.

5-Debra Arlene Tatum [7472]⁶ was born after 1950.

Debra married David Trimby [7475] [MRIN: 2808], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Nathaniel Hunt and Melinda Lee.

6-Nathaniel Hunt Trimby [7476] was born after 1967.

6-Melinda Lee Trimby [7477] was born after 1967.

5-Guy Hudon Tatum [7473] was born after 1950.

Guy married Donna Chitty [7478] [MRIN: 2809], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Melissa.

6-Melissa Tatum [7479] was born after 1967.

Melissa married Jeremie Price [7480] [MRIN: 2810], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

5-Warren Jeffery Tatum [7474] was born after 1950.

Warren married someone. ____________ ____________.  He had two children: Jeffery Graham and Haley.

6-Jeffery Graham Tatum [7481] was born after 1967.

6-Haley Tatum [7482] was born after 1967.

4-Elva Lena Tatum [7463] was born on 11 Nov 1940.

Elva married Gordon Hughes [7467] [MRIN: 2803], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one son: Raymond Dewayne.

5-Raymond Dewayne Hughes [7483] was born after 1967.

Raymond married Pamala Rolston [7484] [MRIN: 2812], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Amy Lynn.

6-Amy Lynn Hughes [7485] was born a ft1985.

Elva next married Victor Nichols [7468] [MRIN: 2804], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Christine Sue Tatum [7464] was born on 4 Dec 1948.

Christine married Charles Kenneth Brown Sr [7469] [MRIN: 2805], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Charles Kenneth and Sandrea Kay.

5-Charles Kenneth Brown Jr [7486] was born after 1964.

Charles married Donna Sue Pastula [7488] [MRIN: 2813], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

Charles next married Susan Faulkner [7489] [MRIN: 2814], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Easton Faulkner.

6-Easton Faulkner Brown [7490] was born after 1980.

5-Sandrea Kay Brown [7487] was born after 1964.

Christine next married Lavan Monroe McDaniel [7470] [MRIN: 2806], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Rita Lee Tatum [7465] was born on 27 Nov 1951.

Rita married James Robert Kirby [7471] [MRIN: 2807], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: James Todd and Sharon Dianne.

5-James Todd Kirby [7491] was born after 1970.

James married Alta Irene "Tina" Locke [7493] [MRIN: 2815], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Amber Lee, Ashley Lynn, and Jesse Tad.

6-Amber Lee Kirby [7494] was born after 1988.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Twin of:Ashley Lynn

6-Ashley Lynn Kirby [7495] was born after 1988.

Noted events in her life were:

•  Twin of:Amber Lee

6-Jesse Tad Kirby [7496] was born after 1988.

5-Sharon Dianne Kirby [7492] was born after 1970.

Sharon married Steven Brown [7497] [MRIN: 2816], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Megan Rae and Steven Jacob.

6-Megan Rae Brown [7498] was born after 1990.

6-Steven Jacob Brown [7499] was born after 1990.

2-Luke T. Ridley [7309] was born on 1 Jan 1881, died on 9 Oct 1951 at age 70, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

Luke married Clemmie Dill [7316] [MRIN: 2742], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Clemmie was born on 20 Oct 1880, died on 24 Jun 1968 at age 87, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

Luke next married Emma Jean "Sallie" Dunn [7317] [MRIN: 2743], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 29 Dec 1901 in , Murray Co., GA.⁸ Emma was born on 3 Jul 1888, died on 24 Dec 1946 at age 58, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA. They had three children: L.C., Clarence K., and Matie Sue.

3-L.C. Ridley [7500] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Clarence K. Ridley [7501] was born on 30 May 1920, died on 7 Apr 1993 at age 72, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

General Notes: Clarence RIDLEY was on the hospital board in Murray County, Ga.

Noted events in his life were:

•  He served in the military.⁹ PVT US ARMY WWII

Clarence married Vesta Pair Lee [7503]⁹ [MRIN: 2817], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Vesta was born on 24 Aug 1917, died on 28 Jul 2001 at age 83, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

3-Matie Sue Ridley [7502] was born on 6 Aug 1910, died on 14 Jan 1946 at age 35, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

2-Cora Ridley [7310] was born on 13 Nov 1882 and died on 3 Mar 1965 at age 82.

Cora married John Peden [7318] [MRIN: 2744], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 28 Aug 1898 in , Murray Co., GA.¹⁰  They had seven children: Fred Walker, Wade, Lena, Charlie, Jack, Pearl, and Chester.

3-Fred Walker Peden [7504] was born on 15 Jul 1900, died on 2 Aug 1987 at age 87, and was buried in Sumac Presbyterian Cemetery - Murray Co., GA.

General Notes: 1964 - Fred was Secretary of Sumac Masonic Lodge No. 55.

Fred married Nettie M. ____________ [7511] [MRIN: 2818], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________. Nettie was born on 11 Aug 1905 and died on an unknown date.

3-Wade Peden [7505] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Lena Peden [7506] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Charlie Peden [7507] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Jack Peden [7508] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Pearl Peden [7509] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Chester Peden [7510] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

2-Maude Ridley [7311] was born on 3 Mar 1885 and died on an unknown date.

General Notes: 1976 - Still living.

Maude married Hammonds Caylor [7319] [MRIN: 2745], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 21 Dec 1901 in , Murray Co., GA.¹¹ Hammonds was born in 1882 and died on 6 Apr 1966 at age 84. They had three children: Thomas, Ralph, and Helen.

3-Thomas Caylor [7512] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Ralph Caylor [7513] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

3-Helen Caylor [7514] was born after 1901 and died on an unknown date.

2-Melvin Ridley [7312] was born on 28 Dec 1886 and died on 4 Jan 1914 at age 27. He never married and had no children.

2-Effie Ridley [7313] was born about 1888 and died on 9 Jul 1916 about age 28.

Effie married James Kendrick [7320] [MRIN: 2746], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Leana.

3-Leana Kendrick [7515] was born after 1907 and died on an unknown date.

Leana married ____________ Weber [7516] [MRIN: 2819], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

2-Lavada Ridley [7314] was born on 15 Jan 1890, died on 3 Mar 1918 in , Polk Co, TN at age 28, and was buried in Dill Cem., Old Fort, Pope Co., Tenn.

Lavada married Chester Lee Mantooth [7321]⁶ [MRIN: 2747], son of William Houston "Hugh" Mantooth [7322] and Nancy Bernice "Nannie" Skelton [7323]. Chester was born on 9 Nov 1885, died on 23 Feb 1958 at age 72, and was buried in Dill Cem., Old Fort, Pope Co., Tenn. They had three children: Bernice Lee "Bennie," Knoble William, and Etta Faye.

3-Bernice Lee "Bennie" Mantooth [7517]⁶ was born in 1910 and died on an unknown date.

Bernice married Jim Kemp [7520] [MRIN: 2820], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had three children: Lavada, Mary Lee, and Joyce.

4-Lavada Kemp [7525] was born after 1930.

4-Mary Lee Kemp [7526] was born after 1930.

4-Joyce Kemp [7527] was born after 1930.

Bernice next married Virgil Bryan [7521] [MRIN: 2821], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had one daughter: Judy.

4-Judy Bryan [7528] was born after 1935.

3-Knoble William Mantooth [7518] was born on 30 Jan 1911 in , Polk Co, TN and died on 17 Jan 1997 at age 85.

Knoble married Lela McCamy [7522] [MRIN: 2822], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Gary and Vell.

4-Gary Mantooth [7529] was born after 1933 and died on an unknown date.

Gary married Janice Wood [7530] [MRIN: 2825], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Vell Mantooth [7531] was born after 1933.

Vell married Diane Shelton [7532] [MRIN: 2826], daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

3-Etta Faye Mantooth [7519] was born on 1 Sep 1912 and died on an unknown date.

Etta married Jim Snyder [7523] [MRIN: 2823], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.  They had two children: Margaret and Ronnie.

4-Margaret Snyder [7533] was born on 22 Mar 1930.

Margaret married Bobby Marr [7535] [MRIN: 2827], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

4-Ronnie Snyder [7534] was born on 1 Jun 1933.

Etta next married Carl Harmon [7524] [MRIN: 2824], son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________.

2-Ocoee Ridley [23404]¹² was born in 1877 and died on an unknown date.

Source Citations

     1.  Georgia Death Cerfiticate, No 34366.

     2.  Louise Coker, Sarah Dillard, & Mildred McCamy, Murray County Ga Marriage Records Book I-VI 1835-1905, 6; VI-282.

     3.  Kay Nichols, Kay Nichols Sumac Cemetery list.

     4.  Louise Coker, Sarah Dillard, & Mildred McCamy, Murray County Ga Marriage Records Book I-VI 1835-1905, 65; VI-537.

     5.  Dalton Daily Citizen Obituary on-line, Jan 14, 2006.

     6.  Paul Pullen, Pullen Book by Paul Pullen.

     7.  Dalton Daily Citizen Obituary on-line, Nov 18, 2007.

     8.  Louise Coker, Sarah Dillard, & Mildred McCamy, Murray County Ga Marriage Records Book I-VI 1835-1905, 67; VI-416.

     9.  Toombstone Information.

     10.  Louise Coker, Sarah Dillard, & Mildred McCamy, Murray County Ga Marriage Records Book I-VI 1835-1905, 63; VI-348.

     11.  Louise Coker, Sarah Dillard, & Mildred McCamy, Murray County Ga Marriage Records Book I-VI 1835-1905, 16; VI-430.

     12.  Smith, Maurine, Caswell G. Trammell.