1Martha Tarkington.
Albert Ray Petty who married Luida Nell Harris are Martha Tarkington’s grandparents, and she reported that she had a copy of their Marriage license (bond) Centerville TN (stated) Luida Nela Harris, born 25 June 1882 in Dickson Co., TN died 20 Jan 1967 in Hickman County, TN and she was the daughter of Mark Harris and Elvira Jane Fielder Harris."
"Family Bible records taken from the family of Albert Ray Petty: Census records of Dickson & Hickman County: Marriages, and information from Ray Petty of Graham TN. 1989.2Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 11 #2 pg 4,10.
1870,1880 census.3Martha Tarkington.
Albert Ray Petty who married Luida Nell Harris are Martha Tarkington�������������������������������s grandparents, and she reported that she had a copy of their Marriage license (bond) Centerville TN (stated) Luida Nela Harris, born 25 June 1882 in Dickson Co., TN died 20 Jan 1967 in Hickman County, TN and she was the daughter of Mark Harris and Elvira Jane Fielder Harris."
"Family Bible records taken from the family of Albert Ray Petty: Census records of Dickson & Hickman County: Marriages, and information from Ray Petty of Graham TN. 1989.4Cemetery Record.
From grave marker in Monk Cemetery, Hickman Co., TN.5Cemetery Record.
From grave marker in Monk Cemetery, Hickman Co., TN. States B.22 Feb 1847-17 Feb 1920.6Cemetery Record, Monk Cemetery, Hickman Texas.
John Thomas Petty b. 22 Feb 1847 D. 17 Feb 1920.
1Cemetery Record, Dickson Co. Obituaries.
"Mrs. Sara Ann Frances Monk, 90, died 4 Jul 1935 at Pinewood, native of Hickman County; born 1848; married 1867 to John Thomas Petty, who died 1920; had 11 children, 5 survived; buied in Monk Cewmetery, Plunder's Creek. (7-12-1935)".2Death Record, Hickman Co., TN.
Sarah Ann Frances Monk (b. Sep. 10, 1846 Hickman Co., TN., at rest July 4, 1934 Hickman Co., TN) James Thomas Petty, was the son of Gabriel Ray Petty and Sarah Elizabeth Wills, of the Hickman/Dickson county, TN area.3Newspaper Article.
From a book which contained Hickman Co., TN obituaries.
" Petty, Mrs Sara Ann Frances Monk 90 died 4 July 1935 at Pinewood, native of Hickman County, born 1848 (sic) married 1867 to James thomas Petty woh died 1920, had 11 children , 5 survive; burried in Monk Cemetery, Plunders Creek. 7-12-1935.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 30.
age 72 in 1892.2Barbara McGee.
Sources: Register of Amador, CA said he had a light complexion; 5'7 1/2", hazel eyes, light hair, crooked little finger; James Petty, SLC, Ut and Olive Hilderbrand (on parents of Ophelia Cooper and her grandparents-proven the marriage of Mary Ann Petty to Geo. W. Evans Nov 17, 1859 is in the court houst in Jackson,CA---however I am not certain that she was the same Mary Ann Petty as listed as dau. of Absolam Petty); information on Ophelia and Laura Petty is a fact; Ophelia had 5 living children, Laura had 1 son Raymon Agustus Choquette b Dec 16, 1882 who was my father.--Olive Hilderbrand, 1641 West Lane Stockton, CA phone 1-209-462-5063.3Olive Hildebrant.
b. 6 Aug 1820 in Circleville, Pickaway, Ohio
md. 6 May 1841 in Pike Co., Missouri
d. aft 1892 Volcano,Amador Co., CA.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 34.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 28.
Some sources may have sister of Absolum confused with this individual--has listed Rueben Frye as husband to this individual in 1859, same as sister w/marriage date of abt 1866---both have same birthyear.
1Barbara McGee, editor, Petty Papers, Vol 7 #1 pg 28.