Prurlee or Pryon Lee Pearson [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6 on 23 Oct 1837 in Hawkins co, TN. He died unknown. Prurlee married 7 Sarah "Sallie" J. or Hane Looney on 19 Aug 1866 in [Hawkins co, TN].
"P. L. Pearson, a prominent citizen, merchant and farmer of the Ninth Civil District, of Hawkins County, was born in Hawkins County, in the Third District, thirteen miles northwest of Rogersville, October 23, 1837, the son of Lawrence and Elizabeth (Davault) Pearson. They were of German and Irish descent. The father was born in Pennsylvania, and brought to Hawkins County when a child where he was reared and lived ever afterward. He died February 19, 1872, at about eighty-five or eighty-six years of age. The mother was born in Claiborne County, about 1800, and died in Hawkins County, January 7, 1884. The father�s parents were among the first settlers of Hawkins County. His father was a farmer, and made life a good success. He was a Republican. Our subject is the eighth of nine children. He secured a liberal education in his youth, which was commenced in the country schools, and finished at Sneedville, Hancock County, and Mossy Creek, Jefferson County. He was reared on his father�s farm. After completing his education he taught school one year in Hawkins County, and then entered business at Rogersville as a clerk in William White�s general merchandise store. He remained about one year, and then engaged in farming a short time. He then entered the Confederate States Army, enlisting in Company E battalion. At the reorganization of the company it was put into the Second Tennessee Regiment of Cavalry, under Gen. Ashby. The first captain was Robert Simpson, and the second was William Smith, when it was placed under Ashby. Our subject enlisted, July 8, 1861. He took part in numerous battles - Murfreesboro, Chichamauga and Missionary Ridge. He was captured in Bedford County, on one of Wheeler�s raids. In October, 1863, he was carried to Indianapolis, Ind., and kept as a prisoner of war until March, 1865, at which time he was paroled and after remaining in Virginia awhile, he reached his father�s home in Hawkins County, April 30, 1865. He immediately commenced to engage in farming. In August, 1866, he purchased and settled where he now lives, and up to 1876, he gave his attention exclusively to farming. In the year 1876, in partnership with James G. Looney, he dealt in livestock, a business which was continued about four years and the last three years they were also engaged in the mercantile business. The store at Vogel Postoffice, near our subject�s residence, and on his farm, was opened up in November, 1877. Our subject bought out Mr. Looney in 1881, and still continues the business. All along our subject has been engaged in farming, and has made stock raising a specialty. On August 19, 1866, he married Miss Sallie J. Looney, of Hawkins County, born March 25, 1835, daughter of A. D. Looney and Sallie Looney. They were the parents of eight children - five sons and three daughter - one daughter deceased. Our subject is a Democrat, and he and his wife are worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South";
(from Goodspeed's History)
Sarah "Sallie" J. or Hane Looney [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 on 25 Mar 1835 in Hawkins co, TN. She died unknown. Sarah married 4 Prurlee or Pryon Lee Pearson on 19 Aug 1866 in [Hawkins co, TN].
Absolom D. Looney [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 on 5 Mar 1790 in [Hawkins co, TN]. He died 4 on 12 Dec 1862 in Hawkins co, TN and was buried 5 in Hickory Cove, Hawkins co, TN. Absolom married 6 Sallie Starnes about 1819 in [Hawkins co, TN].
Looney, Absolom (1790-1862)
"SENATE, 11th General Assembly, 1815-17; representing Hawkins and Sullivan counties. Born on March 5, 1790, probably in Hawkins County, (as his father was living there, in Stanley Valley as early as 1780); son of Michael and Tempa (Cross) Looney. In War of 1812: enlisted as a private in the East Tennessee Volunteer Riflemen under Colonel Lillard and Captain Argenbright, in October of 1813. He was married c. 1819 to Sallie Starnes, daughter of John and Jane (Adams) Starnes; children--Louisa Morgan (Mrs. William Hutchinson), William Carroll, James Gaines, Mary Ann (Mrs. Joseph T. Campbell), Rufus Gollaher, John Blair, Margaret Catherine (Mrs. Joel F. Gillenwater), Absolom Starnes, Joseph Israel, Sarah Hane (Mrs. Pryon Lee Pearson), Orville Bradley, and Susan Shanks Looney (Mrs. Abraham Molsbee). Died in Hawkins County on December 12, 1862; buried at Hickory Cove, Hawkins County."
from TN General Assembly Biographies; Hawkins co, TN
Sources: Information from Mrs. Marvin J. Huff, Evansville, Indiana, Looney family historian.
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~tnhawkin/hawass.htm
Sallie Starnes [Parents] 1, 2 died unknown. She married 3 Absolom D. Looney about 1819 in [Hawkins co, TN].
They had the following children:
F i Louisa Morgan Looney M ii William Carroll Looney 1 died unknown. M iii James Gaines Looney 1 died unknown. F iv Mary Ann Looney M v Rufus Gollaher Looney 1 died unknown. M vi John Blair Looney 1 died unknown. F vii Margaret Catherine Looney M viii Absolom Starnes Looney 1 died unknown. M ix Joseph Israel Looney 1 died unknown. F x Sarah "Sallie" J. or Hane Looney M xi Orville Bradley Looney 1 died unknown. F xii Susan Shanks Looney 1 died unknown.
Louis Columbus Pemberton [Parents] 1 was born 2 on 24 Apr 1887 in Sni Mills, Jackson co, MO. He died 3 on 17 Oct 1970 in Lees Summit, Jackson co, MO. Louis married 4 Bessye Furl Bynum (twin) on 14 Dec 1911 in Oak Grove, Jackson co, MO.
Bessye Furl Bynum (twin) [Parents] 1 was born 2 on 15 Mar 1889 in Lone Jack, Jackson co, MO. She died 3 on 10 Apr 1962 in Lees Summit, Jackson co, MO. Bessye married 4 Louis Columbus Pemberton on 14 Dec 1911 in Oak Grove, Jackson co, MO.
They had the following children:
F i Grace Jewell Pemberton M ii James Robert Pemberton F iii Edna Florence Pemberton M iv Clyde Johnston Pemberton F v Viola Mae Pemberton F vi Nancy Louise Pemberton F vii Mary Evelone Pemberton F viii Romona Jene Pemberton M ix Billy Furl Pemberton
James Henry Pemberton [Parents] 1 was born 2, 3 on 11 Nov 1853 in Louisville, Jefferson co, KY. He died 4 on 18 Nov 1924 in Sni Mills, Jackson co, MO. James married Hettie Mariah Johnston.
James and Hettie had three children;
from Richard Lee Airrington
Hettie Mariah Johnston 1 was born 2, 3 in Rockford, Winnebago co, IL. She died 4 on 27 Jan 1936 in Sni Mills, Jackson co, MO. Hettie married James Henry Pemberton.
They had the following children:
M i Louis Columbus Pemberton
James B. Pemberton [Parents] 1 was born 2 on 26 Nov 1811 in Louisville, Jefferson co, KY. He died 3 in Sni Mills, Jackson co, MO. James married 4 Martha W. Braley on 9 Jan 1840.
Richard Lee Airrington notes that James B. and Martha (Braley) Pemberton had 2 children.
Martha W. Braley 1 was born 2 on 26 Nov 1823. She died unknown. Martha married 3 James B. Pemberton on 9 Jan 1840.
They had the following children:
M i James Henry Pemberton
William McAlexander ,Sr [Parents] 1 died unknown.
He had the following children:
F i Margaret Ann McAlexander M ii William McAlexander ,Jr
William McAlexander ,Jr [Parents] 1 died unknown.
He had the following children:
M i McAlexander (s/o Wm MscAlexander,Jr)
McAlexander (s/o Wm MscAlexander,Jr) [Parents] 1 died unknown.
He had the following children:
M i Elkannah McAlexander
Elkannah McAlexander [Parents] 1 died unknown. He married Francis "Fannie" Marshall.
Francis "Fannie" Marshall 1 was born 2 in St Joseph, MO. She died unknown. Francis married Elkannah McAlexander.
McAlexander (f/o John and Wm) 1 died unknown.
He had the following children:
M i William McAlexander ,Sr M ii John McAlexander
