Legacy Report

Ancestors of William Thomas Webb



First Generation




1. William Thomas Webb 4, son of George Morgan Webb (photo) and Florence Elizabeth DeVasier, (photo) was born on 17 Apr 1908 in Waverly, TN, died on 4 Dec 1978 in Hospital, Martin, TN5 at age 70, and was buried in New Salem.6

General Notes: Information from Florence Webb bible.

Noted events in his life were:

• He was employed as a Retired in U. S. Steel, Gary IN.

•  Application for SSN on 6 Nov 1939.7 William Tomas Webb RFD no.1, Elbert, TX

William married Willie Louise Nevil11 on 12 Dec 1928 in Methodist Church, Trimble, Dyer Co., TN, daughter of William Erby Nevil and Vercie Bell Cribbs. Willie was born on 20 Oct 1912 in Tennessee, Obion, Forks of the River.

Marriage Notes: Married at the Methodost Ch. in Trimble, TN on Dec. 12, 1928. Finis Devasier was best man and Letha Elizabeth Nevil Devasier was bridesmaid.
(from Nevil family history compiled by Wilma Webb Turner)

Noted events in their marriage were:

• They signed a marriage contract marriage license.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Verci Lee Webb was born on 22 Dec 1930 in TN.

         ii.  Lehman Webb was born on 7 May 1934 in Trimble, Dyer Co., TN.12

        iii.  Wilma Elizabeth Webb was born on 5 Jan 1938 in Olney, TX.

         iv.  Billy J. R. Webb was born on 26 Mar 1940 in Elbert, TX, died on 22 May 1993 in St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN13 at age 53, and was buried in Hickman, Fulton Co. KY.

          v.  Webb



Second Generation (Parents)



2. George Morgan Webb 14, son of David H. Webb and Mary Rice, was born on 15 Sep 1877, died on 8 Dec 1943 in Forrest City, AR15 at age 66, and was buried in Pierce Cem., Dyer Co., Trimble, TN.16

Research Notes: Family bible owned by Lester Long Pocahontas, AR

Medical Notes: Doctor that certified death listed on record of funeral as Dr. Roy with Laughrum Clinic. Following information provided by Ruth Luallen Madziarczyk, [email protected] on Monday Sep 27, 1999 @456pm.

My father, Mervin Calvin Luallen, Sr. was a postal employee for many years in Forrest City ( still his home).
He is visiting me right now and told me this about Dr. Roy. Dr. Roy came to Forrest City and went to work
with Dr. Laughrun at Laughrun Clinic (which when I was a girl was the "hospital"). After a while he left Laughrun Clinic, remodeled a house on the corner of Rosser and Hill Streets, and open the Roy Clinic.  Dr. Roy is described as a "big fat man".

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the 1920 Federal census in 1920 in Obion Co., TN Dist 11.

• His funeral was held Record of Funeral on 8 Dec 1943 in Stevens Funeral Home. Died Dec 8 1943 11am at Laughrum Clinic, Forrest City AR

George married Florence Elizabeth DeVasier18 on 26 Mar 190519. Florence was born on 16 May 1885, died on 9 Feb 1963 at age 77, and was buried in New Salem.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Clarence Webb was born on 19 Jan 1906, died in 1961 at age 55, and was buried in New Salem.

1        ii.  William Thomas Webb (born on 17 Apr 1908 in Waverly, TN - died on 4 Dec 1978 in Hospital, Martin, TN)

        iii.  James Robert "Bob" Webb was born on 9 Feb 1911 and died on 1 Sep 1992 at age 81.

         iv.  Lular Irene Webb was born on 29 Dec 1913 and died on 28 Jul 1916 at age 2.

          v.  Jake Edward Webb was born on 4 Jan 1917 and died in Dec 1960 in AR at age 43.

         vi.  Marie Webb was born on 10 Jun 191920 and died in Oct 1987 in St. Francis Co., Ar20 at age 68.

        vii.  Frank Darnall Webb was born on 4 Dec 1924, died on 8 May 1990 at age 65, and was buried in New Salem.

       viii.  David D. Webb was born on 7 May 1928 and died in 1928.


3. Florence Elizabeth DeVasier 22, daughter of James B. "CR" DeVasier and Louisa Fannie Surratt, was born on 16 May 1885, died on 9 Feb 1963 at age 77, and was buried in New Salem.

 

Florence married George Morgan Webb22 on 26 Mar 190523. George was born on 15 Sep 1877, died on 8 Dec 1943 in Forrest City, AR23 at age 66, and was buried in Pierce Cem., Dyer Co., Trimble, TN.24

Third Generation (Grandparents)



4. David H. Webb 25, son of George Morgan Webb and Elizabeth A. (Betsy Ann), was born in Jul 1858 in TN.

David married Mary Rice circa 1877 in TN.

Children from this marriage were:

2         i.  George Morgan Webb (born on 15 Sep 1877 - died on 8 Dec 1943 in Forrest City, AR)

         ii.  Lewis Harvel Webb was born in Sep 1884.

        iii.  Harvell Webb

         iv.  John Webb was born in Nov 1881 in TN.

          v.  Lucy Webb


5. Mary Rice .

Mary married David H. Webb26 circa 1877 in TN. David was born in Jul 1858 in TN.

6. James B. "CR" DeVasier, son of Green D. DeVasier and Melinda Lee, was born on 6 Jun 1859 and died on 29 Mar 1926 at age 66.

James married Louisa Fannie Surratt27 on 26 Oct 1878 in Wayne Co., TN28. Louisa was born on 26 Feb 1859.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Almira Diana Artella DeVasier was born on 3 Mar 1880.

         ii.  James R. DeVasier was born on 3 Mar 1880 in Tennessee, Humphreys, Waverly and died on 1 Sep 1929 in Tennessee, Dyer, Trimble at age 49.

3       iii.  Florence Elizabeth DeVasier (born on 16 May 1885 - died on 9 Feb 1963, buried in New Salem)

         iv.  Dora Drucilla DeVasier was born on 15 May 1887 and died on 14 Nov 1895 at age 8.

          v.  Cora Ella DeVasier was born on 22 Jan 1889 and died on 12 Oct 1919 at age 30.

         vi.  William Green DeVasier was born on 18 Aug 1890 and died on 18 Sep 1891 at age 1.

        vii.  Wiley Booker DeVasier was born on 27 Aug 1892.

       viii.  Druary Jackson DeVasier was born on 18 Aug 1894 and died on 24 Oct 1909 at age 15.

         ix.  Wanda May DeVasier was born on 3 Jan 1901 and died on 20 Feb 1918 at age 17.


7. Louisa Fannie Surratt 29, daughter of Isaac Surratt and Falissa A. Lucinda, was born on 26 Feb 1859.

Louisa married James B. "CR" DeVasier on 26 Oct 1878 in Wayne Co., TN30. James was born on 6 Jun 1859 and died on 29 Mar 1926 at age 66.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandparents)



8. George Morgan Webb 31, son of David Webb and Jane Moss, was born circa 1829 in TN.

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the 1850 federal census in 1850 in Humphreys Co., TN.34 Webb, George 21 M
Betsy 24 F
James 1 M

• He appeared on the 1860 federal census in 1860 in Humphreys Co., TN. Webb, Morgan 34
Elizabeth 30
James 11
Westley 9
Jane 8
David 6
Matilda 4
Lucinda 2

• He appeared on the 1870 federal census in 1870 in Humphreys Co., TN. Webb, George M. 39
Elizabeth A. 38
Anderson Westley 19
Martha J. 16
David H. 13
Matilda C. 12
Mary E. 10
Georgia A. 8
Susan E. 7
Fredonia C. 3

• He appeared on the 1880 federal census in 1880 in Houston Co., [District 6].35 Webb, Morgan 53
Elizabeth 48
Martha 26
Georgia 15
Isadora 14

George married Elizabeth A. (Betsy Ann)38. Elizabeth was born circa 1826 in TN.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  James T. Webb was born in 1849 in Humphreys Co., TN.

         ii.  Anderson Westley Webb was born in 1851 in Humphreys Co., TN.

        iii.  Martha Jane Webb was born in 1852.

         iv.  Matilda C. Webb was born in 1856 in Humphreys Co., TN.

          v.  Lucinda Webb was born in 1858.

4        vi.  David H. Webb (born in Jul 1858 in TN)

        vii.  Mary E. Webb was born in 1860.

       viii.  Georgia A. Webb was born in 1862 in Humphreys Co., TN.

         ix.  Susan E. Webb was born in 1863 in Humphreys Co., TN.

          x.  Fredonia C. Webb was born in 1867 in Humphreys Co., TN.


9. Elizabeth A. (Betsy Ann) 41 was born circa 1826 in TN.

Elizabeth married George Morgan Webb41. George was born circa 1829 in TN.

12. Green D. DeVasier, son of William DeVasier and Drucella Booker ?, was born in 1824, died on 4 Apr 1862 in Wayne Co., TN at age 38, and was buried in Salem Cem., Mason Hall, Obion Co., TN.

Green married Melinda Lee. Melinda was born in 1830 and died circa 1880 at age 50.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  William T. DeVasier was born in 1847.

         ii.  Drewery J. DeVasier was born in 1849.

        iii.  Matilda E. DeVasier was born in 1851.

         iv.  Mary J. DeVasier was born in 1852.

          v.  Sarah Rebecca DeVasier was born on 9 Jan 1854, died on 23 Feb 1928 at age 74, and was buried in Tennessee, Wayne, Salem Cemetery.

6        vi.  James B. "CR" DeVasier (born on 6 Jun 1859 - died on 29 Mar 1926)

        vii.  Manda C. DeVasier

       viii.  Eltha M. DeVasier was born in 1855.

         ix.  Margaret M. DeVasier was born in 1856.

          x.  Almyra DeVasier was born in 1856.

         xi.  Henry DeVasier was born in 1867 and was buried in Tennessee, Wayne, Salem Cemetery.

        xii.  Isabella F. DeVasier was born in 1869.


13. Melinda Lee, daughter of Andrew Lee and Mariah Garland, was born in 1830 and died circa 1880 at age 50.

Melinda married Green D. DeVasier. Green was born in 1824, died on 4 Apr 1862 in Wayne Co., TN at age 38, and was buried in Salem Cem., Mason Hall, Obion Co., TN.

14. Isaac Surratt .

Isaac married Falissa A. Lucinda.

The child from this marriage was:

7         i.  Louisa Fannie Surratt (born on 26 Feb 1859)


15. Falissa A. Lucinda .

Falissa married Isaac Surratt.

Fifth Generation (Great Great-Grandparents)



16. David Webb, son of George Jr. Webb and Unknown, was born in 1806 in NC.

Research Notes: Information on Thomas and Jane from http://www.cumberland.org/HFCPC/minister/Webb.htm

Noted events in his life were:

• He appeared on the 1850 federal census in 1850 in Humphreys Co., TN. Webb, David 46 M
Jane 44 F
Martha 24 F
Anderson 23 M
Levi 19 M
Thomas 16 M
Miller,Rebecca 16 F

• He appeared on the 1860 federal census in 1860 in Humphreys Co., TN. Webb, David 56
Jane 55
Martha 37

• He appeared on the 1870 federal census in 1870 in Humphreys Co., TN. Webb, David 65
Jane 64
Martha A. 38
James T. 20

David married Jane Moss. Jane was born in 1806 in TN and died in 1847 at age 41.

Children from this marriage were:

8         i.  George Morgan Webb (born circa 1829 in TN)

         ii.  Martha Webb was born in 1826.

        iii.  Anderson Webb was born in 1827.

         iv.  Levi Webb was born in 1831 in AL.

          v.  Thomas Oliver Webb was born on 4 Mar 1833 in AL, died on 4 Jan 1915 in Lawrence Co., TN at age 81, and was buried in Mimosa Cem., Lawrence Co., TN.


17. Jane Moss was born in 1806 in TN and died in 1847 at age 41.

Jane married David Webb. David was born in 1806 in NC.

24. William DeVasier, son of Johan Wasse and Mary, was born in 1789 in Amherst Co. VA and died in 1849 in Tennessee, Lawrence Co. at age 60.

Noted events in his life were:

• He served in the military War of 1812, TN, Cpt. Looneys Co. of Inf. @nd Reg't TN Militia in 1812 in TN.

William married Drucella Booker ?. Drucella was born circa 1801.

Children from this marriage were:

12        i.  Green D. DeVasier (born in 1824 - died on 4 Apr 1862 in Wayne Co., TN)

         ii.  William R. DeVasier was born in 1823.

        iii.  Sidney Jane DeVasier was born on 27 Apr 1825 and died on 10 Jul 1903 at age 78.

         iv.  Booker DeVasier was born in 1827.


25. Drucella Booker ? was born circa 1801.

Drucella married William DeVasier. William was born in 1789 in Amherst Co. VA and died in 1849 in Tennessee, Lawrence Co. at age 60.

26. Andrew Lee .

Andrew married Mariah Garland.

The child from this marriage was:

13        i.  Melinda Lee (born in 1830 - died circa 1880)


27. Mariah Garland .

Mariah married Andrew Lee.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandparents)



32. George Jr. Webb, son of George Webb and Margaret Adcock, was born in 1760 in Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., Maryland and died in 1845 in Lewis Branch, Stewart Co., TN at age 85.

George married someone

His children were:

16        i.  David Webb (born in 1806 in NC)

         ii.  George Webb was born in 1785.

        iii.  William Webb was born in 1809.


48. Johan Wasse, son of Unknown and Unknown, was born in Germany.

General Notes: Name spelled: Wasser, Vaser, Waase, DeVasher, DeVazier, DeVasure.

Johan married Mary.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  John Coon DeVasher was born on 15 Sep 1778 and died in 1830 in Kentucky, Allen Co. at age 52.

24       ii.  William DeVasier (born in 1789 in Amherst Co. VA - died in 1849 in Tennessee, Lawrence Co.)

        iii.  Polly DeVasier was born in 1791.


49. Mary .

Mary married Johan Wasse. Johan was born in Germany.

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandparents)



64. George Webb, son of Timothy Webb and Mary, was born in 1728 in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland and died in Mar 1797 in Richmond Co., NC at age 69.

George married Margaret Adcock on 4 Feb 1750 in Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., Maryland.

The child from this marriage was:

32        i.  George Jr. Webb (born in 1760 in Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., Maryland - died in 1845 in Lewis Branch, Stewart Co., TN)


65. Margaret Adcock .

Margaret married George Webb on 4 Feb 1750 in Church Hill, Queen Anne Co., Maryland. George was born in 1728 in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland and died in Mar 1797 in Richmond Co., NC at age 69.