First Generation

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1. James R. HOUSTON, Born on 15 Feb 1811 in Smyth Co. Or Washington Co., VA.

 

Some info from 1870 Claiborne Co., TN Census compiled by Mark Treadway

     Houston, J. R. 59 VA, Martha 56 VA.

Some info from 1880 Claiborne Co., TN Census compiled by Mark Treadway

     Houston, James R. 69 farmer VA, VA, VA, Martha 66 VA, VA, NC

Some info from Joe at jmode@mindspring.com

On 18 Oct 1832 when James R. was 21, he married Martha Ann BUCHANAN in Washington Co., VA. Born 1?th February 1814. Picture available of James R. and Martha Ann Buchanan Houston.

Some info from Joe at jmode@mindspring.com

They had the following children:

         2        i.        Nancy Jane Houston, (12 March 1834)

         3        ii.       William Jasper Houston, (28 May 1838 - 23 Nov.1863)

 

 

Second Generation

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2. Nancy Jane HOUSTON, Born on 12 Mar 1834.

 

Nancy Jane was 17 when she married Levi HERRON on 27 Sept. 1852 in Smyth County, Virginia. Levi was born ca. 1830 in VA?. Killed during Civil War. Nancy Jane Houston Herron was a nurse during the war also.

Some info from Claiborne Co., TN 1860 Census compiled by Mark Treadway

Herron, Levi 30 TN, laborer, 125 personal prop.  Nancy J. 24, Martha E. 7, James R. 4,

Nancy E. 2.

They had the following children:

                   i.        Martha E., Born abt 1853.

                   ii.       James R., Born abt 1856.

                   iii.      Nancy E., Born abt 1858.

 

3. William Jasper HOUSTON, Born on 28 May 1838 in Smyth Co., VA. William Jasper killed In Skirmish near Chattanooga, TN on 23 Nov 1863; he was 25. Do not know where he is buried. No known pictrure.

 

Some info from Joe at jmode@mindspring.com

Military: William Jasper Houston was a member of Co. C of 29th TN Confederate Infantry. Enlisted 5 Feb. 1863.

William Jasper Houston married Martha Ann Fox on 16 Sept. 1857 in Claiborne County, Tenn , daughter of Abraham Fox & Elizabeth Goodman who were married on 27 August 1832, Smyth County, VA. Martha Ann Fox Houston died ca. 1859 shortly after the birth of their only child Margaret Ann Houston, who was born 13 June 1858.

They had one child:

4        i.      Margaret Ann Houston (1858-1944)

 

Third Generation

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4. Margaret Ann HOUSTON, Born on 13 Jun 1858 in Claiborne Co., TN. Margaret Ann died in Knoxville, TN on 12 Jul 1944; she was 86. Buried in Glenwood Baptist Church Cem., Knoxville, TN. Religion: Member Of Glenwood Baptist Church.

 

Some info from "Claiborne Co., TN Marriage Records - Book IV" by Malone & Parkey

Some info from Tenc@aol.com on 7-6-96

Some info from Joe at jmode@mindspring.com

 After the death of Margaret Ann Houston's parents she lived with her maternal grandparents, Abraham & Elizabeth Goodman Fox who probably moved with the Houston's to Claiborne Co., TN from Smyth Co., VA.

On 16 Oct 1873 when Margaret Ann was 15 she married Rev. John Davis WALKER, son of Jacob "Jake" Shuff WALKER, & Martha "Patsy" DAVIS in Tazewell, Claiborne Co., Tenn. Born on 4 Sep 1853/1855 in Near Mulberry Gap, Claiborne Co., Tenn. John Davis died in homeof daughter in Knoxville, TN on 23 Aug 1941; he was 87. Buried in Glenwood Baptist Church Cem., Knoxville, TN. Occupation: Farmed W Of Tazewell; Circuit Minister & pastored 22 Churches In 45 Yrs. Religion: Ordained Minister of The Missionary Baptist Church. Education: Moved To Big Springs, Union Co., TN.  (Walker Family Records)

Some info from "Claiborne Co., TN Marriage Records - Book IV" by Malone & Parkey

Some info from 1880 Claiborne Co., TN Census compiled by Mark Treadway

Walker, John D. 24 farmer TN, TN, TN, Margaret 21 TN, NC, NC, Wm. J. 5, Ann 3,

Susan 7/12 Nov.

Some info from Tenc@aol.com on 7-6-96

Some info from Joe at jmode@mindspring.com

John & family lived in the little community of Big Springs, TN near Sharps Chapel before being forced to sell their land to T.V.A. on Dec. 29, 1934.  The loss of his land and move to Knoxville contributed to his death. He never got over this. He started losing his eyesight and had to live with his daughter. - Joe Mode has added 22 pictures of the Rev. John Davis Walker Family

They had the following children:

                   i.        William Jasper, Born on 28 Sep 1874. William Jasper died in Claiborne Co., TN on 27 Aug 1891; he was 16. Buried in Head of Barren Cemetery, Claiborne Co., TN.

                             Some info from Paul Johnson Claiborne Co., TN Cemetery book pg. 105

         5        ii.       Annie G., (1877-1938)

                   iii.      Susan "Suda" Ellen, Born on 15 Nov 1879 in East TN. Susan "Suda" Ellen died on 22 Jul 1941; she was 61. Occupation: Had Edith J., Ethan C. & William Carlos.

                             Some info from Nancy at Tenc@aol.com

                             On 12 Aug 1897 when Susan "Suda" Ellen was 17, she married James R. GRANT.

                   iv.      Floyd Jackson, Born on 7 Oct 1881. Floyd Jackson died on 13 Mar 1951; he was 69.

                             Some info from Nancy at Tenc@aol.com

                             On 31 Dec 1900 when Floyd Jackson was 19, he married Nola WILSON, F. Occupation: Had William J., Gladys, Caleb, Ben, Oliver J. & John Graham.

                   v.       Mary Etta, Born ca. 1886 in East TN. Mary Etta died ca. 1978; she was 92. Occupation: Had Ruth Lynn & Dorothy.

                             Some info from Nancy at Tenc@aol.com

                             On 23 Sep 1906 when Mary Etta was 20, she married William Maynard HILL,

                             Some info from Nancy at Tenc@aol.com

                   vi.      Margaret Walker

                              

 

Fourth Generation

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5. Annie G. WALKER, Born in Jan 1877 in TN. Annie G. died on 9 Jun 1938; she was 61. Occupation:  Had 2 Children (1 Died) Prior To 1900 - Lettie M. (1896).

 

Some info from “Claiborne Co., TN Marriages 1838-1935” by Mark Treadway - Only year given

Some info from Nancy at Tenc@aol.com

On 26 Sep 1895 when Annie G. was 18, she married Houston L. PHIPPS, in Claiborne Co., TN.  Born in Oct 1871 in TN. Occupation: Farmer.

Some info from “Claiborne Co., TN Marriages 1838-1935” by Mark Treadway - Only year given

     Bk. 6, pg. 95

Some info from 1900 Claiborne Co., TN Census by Mark Treadway

They had one child:

                   i.        Hubert M., Born on 28 Feb 1898. Hubert M. died on 10 Aug 1899; he was 1. Buried in Head Of Barren Cem., Claiborne Co., TN.

                             Some info from Leon Meyers at LeonMeyers@charter.net

 

 

Walker Family Files

 

Eli Walker Lineage