Francis And Related Family

I am completely indebted to Mark Lund for the following information on the family of John Francis, Jr. Until Mark sent this portion of the family history to me, I had no idea what happened to this particular branch of the family. Now, for the first time since the very early 1820's, the family is all together again. I am very grateful to Mark.

I. John and Jane Francis
*A. John Francis and Betsy Burris.
**1. Margaret Francis
**2. Mary Ann Francis
**3. Matilda Francis
**4. Salina Francis
John Francis, Jr. later married Abby Ellis in Blount County on May 6, Blount County, TN.
**5. Samuel P.France
**6. Anna Eliza France
**7. John H.France
**8. William S.France
**9. Candias (Candice?) A. France
**4. Salina Francis was listed last and as she was older than the others I conclude that she was Betsy's daughter. Samuel was listed first so I concluded he was Abby's son.
**5. Samuel Francis was born ca. 1844. Records indicate that he enlisted in the Union Army during the civil war and served in the Company I of the 5th Regiment of the Tennessee Infantry. He enlisted on November 20, 1862, was six feet tall, fair complexion, black hair and blue eyes. He gives his age as 21, which does not fit with the census records. Samuel died in Nashville on February 21, 1863 of tuberculosis and is buried at City Cemetery in Nashville according to his service records. As far as I can tell he had no wife or children. No pension was applied for against his service.
**6. Anna Eliza Francis was born about 1848 in Blount County. She married Alexander H. Poore on February 4, 1869 in Blount County. Pension records indicate he was born in Washington County, TN about 1841.
***a. Eva Poore(Feb 1870)
***b. Mary Poore(c 1872)
***c. William Poore(Sept 1873 - 1910)
***d. Belle Poore(c 1876)
***e. Lou Poore(c 1878)
***f. John Poore(c 1879)
***g. Robert F. Poore(Jan 1881)
***h. David W. Poore(Jul 1886)
***i. Pearl H. Poore(Jan 1889)
***j. Maude E. Poore(July 1892)
Alexander is listed in the 1891 census of males living in Loudon County. In 1900 he is living in Roane County. Eliza is dead at that time. She would have died after the birth of their last child about 1892 and 1900. Another source that has researched the Poore family says that Alexander lost ten children to tuberculosis in eleven years. I don't know anything about the families of any of his children except that in 1910 he was living with his daughter-in-law, Annie, and her children Paul, George, Bertha, and Terry. He served in the Union Army during the civil war. According to his pension file he served in Company F of the 13th Tennessee Cavalry after he was conscripted into the Confederate Army. He had some trouble getting a pension because records indicated that he had Confederate service. What is even more interesting is that It appears that a pension check was mailed to him in 1918 and was returned to the Government with the notation "disappeared." Further investigation showed that in the summer of 1918 Captain W.E. McElwee put Alexander on a train with a government ticket bound for the Soldier's Home in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Soldier's home reported that the train ticket was presented by the railroad for payment but that Alexander never arrived at the home. The postmaster reported that "he was in feeble condition and erratic when he left." He was never heard from again.
**7. John H. France November 18, 1868 he married Margaret E. Wimberly in Blount County. She was the daughter of Mark Wimberly and Adeline Hammontree. Margaret was born September 7, 1852 in Blount County and died February 13, 1875 in Loudon County. She is buried at Morganton Cemetery in Loudon County along with two infant children who died January 25 and 26, 1874.
John H. France The 1900 indicates May 1850. I suspect that on the 1850 census rather than age 2 it might have been 2/12 and was transcribed wrong. Military records and his pension file give his birth as May 10, 1845. I think he may have wanted to join the Union Army like his brother and gave an 1845 birth year in order to get into the army. I don't think he would have been allowed to join if they know he was only 13. In order to claim his pension he had to keep using 1845. I conclude that his birth date may have been May 10, 1850 in Blount County. He was a blacksmith by trade. He died December 6, 1913 at the Old Soldiers Home in Los Angeles, California from tuberculosis.
John H. was in the Union Army. He served in Company I of the 3rd Tennessee Cavalry. He enlisted September 15, 1863 was 5'6", fair complexion, blue eyes and black hair. He was mustered in on December 14, 1863 and was discharged on August 3, 1865. He filed and received a pension for injuries sustained when his horse fell on him "in the Mississippi raid near Collinsville in the State of Tennessee." On April 23, 1864 he was absent without leave from Camp Catlett. He returned to his company in Decatur, Alabama on July 2, 1864 and was sent to Nashville where he arrived on July 10th. On November 11th he was tried for desertion but found not guilty. He was guilty of absence without leave and forfeited his pay. I have wondered why he left the army. The only thing that I conclude at this point is that perhaps he got word that his mother was sick and about to die and went to see her. I have wondered if there are transcripts of his trial somewhere that might provide the answer. If that is the case, then Abby would have died sometime in 1864. No pension was applied for against his service.
***a. Samuel H. France He was born about 1869 and died in Roane County May 10, 1912 of Bright's disease. He married first in Roane County to Josie Spillman on June 6, 1892 and second to Lucinda Knox on September 4, 1894. He had one daughter Bessie France who married John R. Long. The social security death index gives her the following birth and death dates: May 4, 1897 - July 1980.
***b. Charley E. France was the second child of John H. and Margaret. He was born in Loudon County on May 17, 1873 and died at age thirteen on October 15, 1887. He was originally buried at the Louisville Methodist Cemetery, but when TVA built Fort Loudon Dam this cemetery was taken by the lake. He was moved to Louisville Cemetery (Blount County).
***c. Margaret Elizabeth France (my great grandmother) was the last child. She was born in Loudon County on January 12, 1875 the day before her mother died. On September 21, 1890 she married Aaron Andrew Long, son of John and Samantha Long. Aaron was born in Blount County on March 17, 1872 and died there on December 2, 1932. Margaret E. Long died March 12, 1962. Both are buried at Oakland United Methodist Church Cemetery. According to the 1910 census Margaret had four children who died in infancy. This is the only one that I have discovered that had a marked grave. Following is information about the descendants of Margaret Elizabeth France, daughter of John H. France of John France (Francis). She was bon in Loudon County on January 12, 1875 and died March 12, 1962 in Blount County. She married Aaron Andrew Long on September 21, 1890 in Monroe County. Aaron was born in Blount County on March 17, 1872 and died in Loudon County on December 2, 1932. Both are buried at Oakland United Methodist Church in Blount County. Some may indicate the cemetery is in Loudon County and others put it in Monroe County.
****(1.) Clarence Elmer Long was born in Loudon County on September 27, 1891 and died there on April 5, 1972. He married first to Grace Pressley (August 1, 1898 - December 8, 1918) in Loudon Co. on July 30, 1916. He married second to Leota Rowland (September 20, 1905 - January 6, 1983). All are buried at Pine Grove Presbyterian Church in Loudon County. His children by Grace:
*****(a.) Ronald Elmer Long (June 2, 1917 - ) married Alma Stout (May 27, 1917) in McMinn Co. on June 24, 1943. They had Ronnie and Peggy.
*****(b.) William Burke Long (November 13, 1918 - November 1, 1941).
Children with Leota:
*****(c.) Rankin Eugene Long married Marian Huff. Their children are Stephen and Susan.
*****(d.) Harold Wayne Long (September 7, 1926 - December 11, 1966) married June Wilson (January 25, 1929 - ) on June 18, 1947 in Loudon Co. They had Martha Gay (April 23, 1951 - ) and Kathy (September 9, 1953 - ).
****(2.) Ida Lee Long (my grandmother) was born in Loudon Co. on July 9, 1893 and died in Blount Co. on November 5, 1975. She married John Henry Ray in Loudon Co. June 13, 1915. He was born April 18, 1890 Blount Co. and died there October 1, 1976. Both are buried at Pine Grove. They had:
*****(a.) Charles Henry Ray (September 27, 1916 - March 21, 1979) married Gaynell Hammontree (August 27, 1918 - living). He is buried at Liberty Baptist Church in Blount Co. Their children are Hoyle Albert (twin) (January 3, 1941), Doyle Elbert(twin) (January 3, 1941), Hilda Annalee (June 7, 1942 - April 3, 1986), Tommy Dwayne (March 3, 1945), Carroll Daymond (male twin) (March 17, 1947), Darrell Laymond (twin) (March 17, 1947, Charles Michael (September 4, 1948 - September 4, 1948) and Donnie Trenton (November 6, 1956).
*****(b.) Margaret Cordelia Ray (October 29, 1917 - June 19, 1980) married Henry Hammontree (May 9, 1914 - May 15, 1999) on July 31, 1936. Both are buried at Pine Grove. Their daughter is Kay (April 5, 1953).
*****(c.) Grace DeLois Josephine Ray (Lois) (November 28, 1919 - October 5, 1967) married Lynn Ryan (February 1, 1921 - February 2, 1974). Both are buried at Sherwood Memorial Gardens in Blount Co. Their children are Mary Lynn, Dallas Eugene (Gene) (August 16, 1943 - February 10, 1984), and Gary.
*****(d.) Joneda Ray (February 6, 1923 - September 8, 2001) married C.S. Sands (January 29, 1925 - living) on February 6, 1950. She is buried at Christinberry Cemetery in Monroe Co. Their children are Kathy Jo (September 15, 1953) and John Frank (July 17, 1957). I remember we were at the cemetery having the graveside service when we learned of the 9-11 attack.
*****(e.) Connie Sue Ray (April 5, 1927 - February 25, 1990) married Bill Hood (March 21, 1928 - living) on February 19, 1949. She is buried at Sherwood. Their children are Michael (Mike) (May 27, 1950) and Kimberly Jane (May 24, 1957).
*****(f.) Carolyn Ann Ray (July 22, 1931 - living) married Floyd Howard (September 19, 1929 - January 26, 1994) February 19, 1954. They live at New Matamoras, Washington Co., Ohio. Their sons are Sam (November 25, 1959) and Scott (August 29, 1961).
*****(g.) Clarence Harold Ray (July 5, 1935 - living) married Bobbie Wilson (November 7, 1935 - living) on January 4, 1958. They have one son, Clarence Harold, Jr. (Chucky) (December 25, 1958).
*****(h.) Martha Elizabeth Ray (October 9, 1938 - living) married Terry C. Lund (August 30, 1937- living) on September 6, 1958 in Washington DC. Terry Lund was born in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Martha Ray was born in Loudon Co.
******(1-1) Mark Lund was born August 15, 1960 in Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD. He married Jane Churchman on December 6, 1986 in Blount Co., TN.
*******-1 Allison Alicia Lund(born in Hamblin Co., TN on November 20, 1989)
*******-2 Andrew Alan (born in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN on October 10, 1991)
******(1-2) Patrick Ray Lund (born in Blount Co. on October 27, 1963).
****(3.) Luther Long (September 18, 1895 - July 28, 1896) was born and died in Loudon Co. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery.
****(4.) Louie Samuel Long was born in Loudon Co. on May 24, 1898 and died in Wayne Co. MI on October 25, 1968. He married Hazel Blankenship on October 4, 1923 in Loudon Co. She was born November 24, 1906 and died in Wayne Co. on November 8, 1968. Both are buried at Michigan memorial Gardens. Uncle Louie and Uncle Othie went to Michigan to work in the auto factories. Uncle Othie retired to Florida while Uncle Louie stayed. One of Uncle Louie's sons retired back to Loudon County. They had:
*****(a.) Charles A. Long (July 26, 1924 - April 20, 1993) married Evelyn Flatue (June 15, 1925 - February 10, 2000) Both died in Wayne Co., MI. Their children are Debra Diane, Roger, and Brian.
*****(b.) Carroll Houston Long (March 21, 1928 - May 17, 1986) married Iva Perreoult (May 30, 1925. He retired back to Loudon County and is buried at Pine Grove. Their children are John, Barry, and Brad. I believe both Charles and Carroll were born in Wayne Co., MI.
****(5.) Othie Houston Long was born in Loudon County on April 26, 1903 and died in Pinellas Co., FL on November 14, 1992. He married Lois Penticost in Wayne Co., MI on September 26, 1928. She was born December 29, 1909 and died April 5, 2003 in Pinellas Co., FL. I think they are both buried at Michigan Memorial in Wayne Co. MI. They had one daughter, Sheila Ann (April 27, 1945 - living). She married William Leverton and they had John and Jeff. They make their home between Michigan and Florida.
****(6.) Mary Lou Dana Long was born in Loudon Co. on July 14, 1907 and died in Blount Co on November 2, 1986. She married Ralph McCloud Alexander (February 15, 1910 - March 23, 1962) on June 9, 1934 in Loudon Co. They are both buried at Pine Grove. They have one daughter Patricia Ann (April 29, 1935 - living) who married Harold Roe (September 20, 1927 - ) in Blount Co. on August 12, 1955. They have David and Julia Ann.
****(7.) Anna Mae Long was born in Loudon Co. on January 18, 1910 and died in Blount Co. on September 12, 1993. She married Benjamin Joel Kennedy on June 30, 1928 in Loudon Co. Uncle Ben was born September 11, 1909 and died in Blount Co. on September 14, 1972. Both are buried at Pine Grove. Their children are:
*****(a.) Robert Joel Kennedy (October 20, 1930 - January 15, 2000) married Betty Green. They has Allen and Robin.
*****(b.) Mary Anna Kennedy (February 14, 1941 - living) married William Don Riden (January 7, 1937 - ) on April 24, 1955 in Walker Co., GA. Their children are Deborah Ann, Cynthia, Patricia Lois, and Donald Paul.
John H. France m. December 4, 1876 Blount County to 2. Nancy Ellen McTeer, d. of Henry Ferguson and Sarah McTeer. b. September 1, 1857, d. McMinn County, Tennessee February 17, 1913. John H. France is buried at the National Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
***d. Henry France, age one, died in May of 1880.
***e. Artie Bell France (October 17, 1882 to April 6, 1938) married John D. Watts (November 7, 1886 - April 16, 1938) in Blount County on June 24, 1900. Their children are Quinn, Susie, Millard and Nina Watts
***f. Bertha May France (October 3, 1883 - August 7, 1955) married George W. Davis (November 10, 1877 - May 19, 1952) in Blount County on July 20, 1902. They had a son John A. Davis.
***g. Ernest France (October 1886 - ) Surry County, NC with wife Mamie L., age 25. son Ernest, age 3 11/12, and son Herbert H., age 1 4/12. Ernest is listed as the son-in-law of John Simpson.
***h. Oscar Alexander France (March 20, 1887 - August 2, 1954) married Mary Samantha Long ( July 22, 1888 - May 22, 1864). Their children are Laura Ellen, Osa Lee, and Minnie France.
***i. Georgie France (May 1890 - January 18, 1962) married Earl Carter on November 17, 1904 in Blount County. Walker Co., Georgia in 1920 and 1930. Their children are Oscar F., Ivy E., Helen E., and Cathleen.
***j. Will F. France (September 29, 1892 - October 7, 1918) was killed in France during WWI just eight days before the end of the war. He is buried at Somme American Cemetery, Bony, France. No known children.
***k. Gertrude France (October 22, 1895 - July 15, 1915) According to her death certificate she married a Burke. She died from tuberculosis and is buried at Cedar Cemetery in McMinn County.
***l. Nina Grace France (November 8, 1897 - March 12, 1914) died of tuberculosis and is buried at Etowah City Cemetery in McMinn County.
**8.William S. France. According to the 1900 census he was born in June of 1852 probably in Blount County. He died sometime after 1910 but before 1923 when his wife died. He married Mary C. Owns in Loudon County on January 21, 1877. born in Blount County on November 11, 1858 and died in McMinn County on June 20, 1923.
***a.John G. France (December 1877 - Living November 14, 1958) married Ethel Mae Picklesimer (August 31, 1884 - April 20, 1977).
****(1.) James A. France(January 12, 1903 - January 4, 1937)
****(2.) William S. France(November 29, 1906 - March 19, 1910)
****(3.) Anna B. France(1908 - )
****(4.) John W. France(1911- )
****(5.) Adie M. France(December 26, 1914 - December 26, 1914)
****(6.) Mamie G. France(1917 - )
****(7.) Mary E. France(1923 - )
***b. Ella J. France (April 1879 - Living November 14, 1958) married William G. O'Neal February 12, 1906 in Loudon County. Their children were as follows - Ruth, Iva, William.
***c. William S. France (September 25, 1881 - November 14, 1958) married Nora A. Brooks (October 23, 1880 - April 2, 1964) on July 3, 1904 in Loudon County.
****(1.) William Lawrence France
****(2.) Mary Louise France
****(3.) Clyde France (died in 1905)
***d. Beulah France(February 1884 - Living November 14, 1958). No record suggesting she ever married.
***e. Floyd France (October 1885 - Before November 14, 1958). The 1930 census shows he is divorced and living with his sister, Ella O'Neal. The 1920 census shows a Floyd France, age 34, living in Butler County, Kansas with wife Emilee. They may have had a son Ralph. A Ralph France is the grandson of Ritch and Belle Latham living in Loudon County.
***f. Mary France(October 1887 - Living November 14, 1958) married a Quinn and was living in Athens, Tennessee (McMinn Co) in 1958. She had a least one son, Carl Quinn.
***g. Carl E. France (June 1892 - ) No record found of him after 1910.
***h. Ralph France (February 1, 1897 - November 13, 1957) married Oleta Ann Carpenter (June 5, 1911 - July 17, 1978) in Blount County on June 14, 1926. They are buried at Axley's Chapel in Loudon County. Their children are William, Dorothy, and Raymond L. France.
***i. Ruth France (November 30, 1898 - March 24, 1919) According to her death certificate she was an O'Neal. I have not found a marriage record for her. She is buried at Bussell Cemetery in Loudon County.
**9. Candia France I have not found a lot of information about the last child of John and Abby France. From census records she would have been born in 1858 in Blount County. A marriage record exists in Loudon County for a Henigin Taffelaller on September 4, 1878. I suspect that his last name is Teffeteller. I found a W.H. Tefftallar (sic), age 35, in the 1880 census living in the first district of Loudon County. In his household was C.A. Tefftallar, age 23, daughter S.A., age 3 and son H.L., age 7/12.

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