The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Mary Elizabeth Cole^1,2

F, #25951, b. 13 December 1857, d. 20 January 1920

Family: William Henry Mottern (b. 18 July 1842, d. 25 May 1917)

Son	Hugh Mottern (b. 1881)
Son	Joseph Cross Mottern (b. 9 April 1882)
Daughter	Hester Enola Mottern+ (b. 3 October 1883)
Son	Charles Martin Mottern (b. 22 June 1885, d. 1979)
Daughter	Nancy Laura "Nannie" Mottern+ (b. 29 September 1888, d. 1 August 1985)

BASIC FACTS

Mary Elizabeth Cole was born on 13 December 1857 in Shady Valley, Carter Co., Tennessee.¹ She and William Henry Mottern were married after 1877.¹ She died on 20 January 1920, at age 62.¹

Mary Elizabeth Cole had reference number 26228.

Citations

[S5233] Genealogy prepared by Art Smith (email address)
[S6108] Genealogy prepared by Hugh Henry Mottern, Jr. (email address)

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William Anderson "Bill" Cross^1,2,3,4

M, #25952

Parents

Father	Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross (b. 6 February 1882, d. 5 December 1961)
Mother	Nancy Laura "Nannie" Mottern (b. 29 September 1888, d. 1 August 1985)

Pedigree Link

Family: Myrtle Church

Daughter	Rebecca Susan Cross
Daughter	Anita Carol Cross+

BASIC FACTS

William Anderson "Bill" Cross and Myrtle Church were married on 24 June 1956.⁵

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S12307] Phone conversation with Kyle Cross, June 5, 2004
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S5233] Genealogy prepared by Art Smith (email address)
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)

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Jacob H. "Arwood" Cross^1,2

M, #25953, b. 18 April 1837, d. 2 March 1897

Parents

Father	Jesse Cross (b. 1787, d. 10 October 1872)
Mother	Susannah Hicks (b. 1790)

Pedigree Link

Family: Hannah DeVault (b. 10 March 1836, d. 19 August 1902)

Daughter	Girl #4 Cross
Daughter	Girl #5 Cross
Daughter	Girl #6 Cross
Daughter	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross+ (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)
Son	William D. Cross (b. 15 January 1864, d. 16 January 1908)
Son	Reece Bayless Cross+ (b. 9 November 1865, d. 23 May 1912)

BASIC FACTS

Jacob H. "Arwood" Cross was born on 18 April 1837 in Tennessee.^1,3,2 He died on 2 March 1897, at age 59.^1,3 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Jacob H. "Arwood" Cross had reference number 26230. He was a State Representative (1873); farmer (1880); County Surveyor.^1,2 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1880.) GRAVE MARKER

JACOB H. CROSS
APR. 18, 1837
MAR. 2, 1897.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

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Unknown Sluss¹

M, #25954

Pedigree Link

Family: Lena Unknown

Son	Jaretta Sluss (b. 18 January 1932, d. 15 August 1984)

Citations

[S10656] Obituary - Jaretta (Sluss) Cross

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Lena Unknown¹

F, #25955

Pedigree Link

Family: Unknown Sluss

Son	Jaretta Sluss (b. 18 January 1932, d. 15 August 1984)

Citations

[S10656] Obituary - Jaretta (Sluss) Cross

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John Rodger Ralph^1,2,3,4

M, #25956, b. 22 July 1922, d. 10 October 2004

Parents

Father	Roger Elmer Ralph
Mother	Erma Mae Patton

Pedigree Link

Family: Marjorie Kathleen Cross (b. 18 November 1922, d. 8 February 1995)

Daughter	Anna Beth Ralph+
Son	Gary Lee Ralph
Daughter	Laura Susan Ralph+
Daughter	Mary Ellen Ralph+
Daughter	John Patton Ralph

BASIC FACTS

John Rodger Ralph was born on 22 July 1922 in Tennessee.^5,3 He and Marjorie Kathleen Cross were married on 26 July 1952 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,6 He died on 10 October 2004, at age 82, in Knox Co., Tennessee.⁷ He was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee.²

John Rodger Ralph had reference number 26233. His Social Security Number was 413-22-6965, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Tullahoma, Coffee Co., Tennessee.⁵ He was enumerated on the census in Davidson County, Tennessee (1930.) ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Rice Hicks Cross, Sr., of Piney Flats, Tennessee, announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Kathleen to Mr. John Roger Ralph of Tullahoma, Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ralph of Goodlettsville, Tenn. The wedding is planned for Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m., at the Poplar Ridge Christian Church, Piney Flats. No formal invitations are being issued, but friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Poplar Ridge Christian Church, Piney Flats, Tennessee, was the setting on Saturday, July 26 at 11 o'clock in the morning for the wedding of Miss Marjorie Kathleen Cross, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rice Hicks Cross, Sr. of Piney Flats to Mr. John Roger Ralph of Tullahoma and Goodlettsville, Tennessee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ralph of Goodlettsville.
The Rev. Edward Hayes, church pastor, was the officiating minister for the single ring ceremony.
Vows were exchanged before a background of English ivy and magnolias. Tall wicker baskets of white gladioli were placed at either side of the altar.

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was give by Miss Brown, pianist of Piney Flats, Mrs. Joe Hardwick, violinist, of Bristol and Mrs. Joe Sutherland, soloist, of Johnson City. Preceding the ceremony Miss Brown and Mrs. Hardwick presented "Poems" - Fibich, "Calm as the Night" - Bohm and "The Rosary" - Nevin. Mr. Sutherland's selections were "Because" D'Hardelot and "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life." During the ceremony Miss Brown and Mrs. Hardwick softly played "Ave Maria" - Shubert-Wilhelmj. The traditional wedding marches were used.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose for her wedding a white ballerina-length gown of marquisette over white .....

Citations

[S12307] Phone conversation with Kyle Cross, June 5, 2004
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S1932] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Davidson County
[S5944] Genealogy prepared by FeathersR123 (Ancestry.com)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4899] Engagement Announcement - John Roger Ralph to Marjorie Kathleen Cross
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Glenn Richard Torbett^1,2

M, #25957, b. 26 May 1915, d. 25 July 1989

Parents

Father	Hugh Millard Torbett
Mother	Zeffie Elizabeth Zimmerman

Pedigree Link

Family: Dorothy Magdalene Cross (b. 23 June 1917, d. 1 January 1997)

Son	Glenn Richard Torbett, Jr.+
Son	Phillip David Torbett+

BASIC FACTS

Glenn Richard Torbett was born on 26 May 1915 in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3 He and Dorothy Magdalene Cross were married on 14 August 1942 in Jefferson Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 25 July 1989, at age 74, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,5,3 He was buried in Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.⁶

Glenn Richard Torbett had reference number 26234. His Social Security Number was 410-09-6347, issued: Tennessee, last residence: Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.² World War II, U.S. Army Air Corps, veteran.³ He was a Vice president of Summers Hardware (49); worked for Golden Key Real Estate.³ OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); July 26, 1989:

GLENN R. TORBETT SR.
Glenn Richard Torbett Sr., 74, 707 S. Mountain View Circle, died Tuesday, July 25, 1989, in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
He was a Piney Flats native but had lived most of his life in Johnson City. Mr. Torbett was a son of the late Millard and Zeffie Zimmerman Torbett.
He was a member of Muncey Memorial United Methodist Church, where he was active in several committees.
Mr. Torbett was a World War II Air Corps veteran.
He was a retired vice president of Summers Hardware with 49 years service. After retirement, he worked for Golden Key Real Estate.
Mr. Torbett was a charter member of the Metro Kiwanis Club, serving as president from 1972-73. He was a member of the Johnson City Home Builders Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Cross Torbett; step-mother, Ollie Torbett, Piney Flats; two sons, G. Richard Torbett Jr. and Phillip David Torbett, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Ruth Monath, Bel Air, Md., and Elaine Torbett, Piney Flats; two brothers, Allen Torbett and Warren Torbett, both of Piney Flats; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Morris-Baker (282-1521).

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); July 26, 1989:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME
Glenn Torbett Sr.
Funeral services for Glenn Richard Torbett Sr., 74, 702 S. Mountain View Circle, who died Tuesday, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from the Morris-Baker Chapel with the Rev. Charles Lippse officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers, who are requested to be at the funeral home at 10:45 Wednesday (sic), will be Roy Feathers, Lee Wallace, Jack Jones, Hubert Jackson, Harry Whelty, Jim Fletcher, Mike Lacy and Tom Torbett. Honorary pallbearers will be S.C. Williams, Men’s Sunday school of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and the members of the Metro Kiwanis Club. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

Citations

[S11797] Obituary - Royston Hicks "Rice" Cross
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S10314] Obituary - Glenn Richard Torbett
[S9007] Marriage Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Marriages 1780 - 2002 (Ancestry.com)
[S4024] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5017] Funeral Notice - Glenn Richard Torbett

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Reece B. Cross¹

M, #25958, b. 1828, d. 1864

Parents

Father	Jesse Cross (b. 1787, d. 10 October 1872)
Mother	Susannah Hicks (b. 1790)

Pedigree Link

Family: Harriet Cox

Son	Nat Cross
Son	Hoyle Cross+ (b. 1853, d. 1900)

BASIC FACTS

Reece B. Cross was born in 1828.¹ He was born in 1834.¹ He died in 1864, at age ~36.¹

Reece B. Cross had reference number 26235.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)

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Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

F, #25959, b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949

Parents

Father	Jacob H. "Arwood" Cross (b. 18 April 1837, d. 2 March 1897)
Mother	Hannah DeVault (b. 10 March 1836, d. 19 August 1902)

Pedigree Link

Family: Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)

Son	William Bushong Hancher (b. 4 August 1889, d. 5 March 1923)
Daughter	Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher+ (b. 15 August 1892, d. 13 July 1939)
Daughter	Kathryn Ida "Kate" Hancher+ (b. 24 November 1894, d. 1 July 1976)
Daughter	Addie G. Hancher (b. 18 March 1896, d. 28 July 1957)
Daughter	May R. Hancher (b. 29 July 1898, d. 10 November 1985)
Son	James K. Hancher (b. 24 June 1900, d. 20 December 1908)
Daughter	Virginia DeVault Hancher (b. 2 January 1903, d. 24 September 1991)
Son	Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher (b. 15 December 1906, d. 4 March 1962)

BASIC FACTS

Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross was born on 18 March 1862 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^8,3,9 She was born in 1863.¹ She and Joseph Rush Hancher were married on 12 September 1888 in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁹ She died on 7 January 1949, at age 86.^1,8 She was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross had reference number 26236. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1880, 1900 - 1930.) She was a Farmer - oversees farming (1920); farmer - general farming (1930.)^6,7 GRAVE MARKER

TENNIE M. HANCHER
MAR. 18, 1862
JAN. 7, 1949. Beverly Tabor, in her genealogy, has several children attributed to Joseph Rush Hancher and Tennessee Matilda Cross that, at least according to the census records, are probably not their children. In the 1900 Census, Tennessee is reported to have had five children and that all five are still living. All five children are shown in the 1900 Census. In the 1910 Census, Tennessee says that she has had eight children and seven are still living. All seven living children are shown in the 1910 Census. There is a boy buried in the Cross Cemetery: James K Hancher, born 24 June 1900 and died, 20 December 1908. I believe that he is the missing child in the 1910 Census.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S8480] Grave Marker, Tennie M. (Cross) Hancher, Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S7419] Genealogy prepared by The Hinshaw Family Association

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Joseph Rush Hancher^1,2

M, #25960, b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907

Parents

Father	James Knicely Hancher (b. 14 June 1819, d. 28 August 1897)
Mother	Sarah Bushong (b. 23 October 1825, d. 25 March 1858)

Pedigree Link

Family: Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Son	William Bushong Hancher (b. 4 August 1889, d. 5 March 1923)
Daughter	Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher+ (b. 15 August 1892, d. 13 July 1939)
Daughter	Kathryn Ida "Kate" Hancher+ (b. 24 November 1894, d. 1 July 1976)
Daughter	Addie G. Hancher (b. 18 March 1896, d. 28 July 1957)
Daughter	May R. Hancher (b. 29 July 1898, d. 10 November 1985)
Son	James K. Hancher (b. 24 June 1900, d. 20 December 1908)
Daughter	Virginia DeVault Hancher (b. 2 January 1903, d. 24 September 1991)
Son	Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher (b. 15 December 1906, d. 4 March 1962)

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Rush Hancher was born on 12 July 1853 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,2,4 He was born on 12 July 1855 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee. He and Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross were married on 12 September 1888 in Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁴ He died on 4 May 1907, at age 53.^1,3 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Joseph Rush Hancher had reference number 26237. He was a Farmer (1900.)² He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900.) GRAVE MARKER

JOSEPH R. HANCHER
JULY 12, 1853
MAY 4, 1907. Beverly Tabor, in her genealogy, has several children attributed to Joseph Rush Hancher and Tennessee Matilda Cross that, at least according to the census records, are probably not their children. In the 1900 Census, Tennessee is reported to have had five children and that all five are still living. All five children are shown in the 1900 Census. In the 1910 Census, Tennessee says that she has had eight children and seven are still living. All seven living children are shown in the 1910 Census. There is a boy buried in the Cross Cemetery: James K Hancher, born 24 June 1900 and died, 20 December 1908. I believe that he is the missing child in the 1910 Census.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S7419] Genealogy prepared by The Hinshaw Family Association

Family Explorer

James Knicely Hancher^1,2

M, #25961, b. 14 June 1819, d. 28 August 1897

Parents

Father	William "Hanshaw" Hancher, Jr. (b. 7 September 1788, d. 5 September 1870)
Mother	Sarah Knicely (b. 5 July 1792, d. 4 March 1833)

Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah Bushong (b. 23 October 1825, d. 25 March 1858)

Son	William Austin Hancher+ (b. 3 December 1846, d. 26 April 1902)
Son	Joseph Rush Hancher+ (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)

BASIC FACTS

James Knicely Hancher was born on 14 June 1819 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³ He died on 28 August 1897, at age 78, in Tennessee.³

James Knicely Hancher had reference number 26238. He held the title Rev. He was a Lutheran Minister.¹

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S6137] Genealogy prepared by Jackie L. Wolfe (email address)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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William D. Cross^1,2,3

M, #25962, b. 15 January 1864, d. 16 January 1908

Parents

Father	Jacob H. "Arwood" Cross (b. 18 April 1837, d. 2 March 1897)
Mother	Hannah DeVault (b. 10 March 1836, d. 19 August 1902)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

William D. Cross was born on 15 January 1864 in Tennessee.^1,4,2 He died on 16 January 1908, at age 44.^1,4 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

William D. Cross had reference number 26239. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1880, 1900.) He was a Works on farm (1880); farmer (1900.)^2,3 GRAVE MARKER

W. D. CROSS
JAN 15 1864
JAN 16 1908.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

Family Explorer

William Preston Fickle^1,2

M, #25963, b. 8 June 1886, d. 21 August 1947

Parents

Father	Samuel Bruce Fickle (b. 18 October 1857, d. 2 May 1938)
Mother	Ellen Akard Cross (b. 24 July 1862, d. 15 October 1949)

Pedigree Link

Family: Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher (b. 15 August 1892, d. 13 July 1939)

Daughter	Juanita Maxine Fickle+ (b. 27 May 1913, d. 26 September 1991)
Daughter	Aulba Geraldine Fickle (b. 15 April 1915, d. 12 January 2005)
Son	Arnold Edison Fickle+ (b. 17 October 1917, d. 11 May 1965)
Son	Lawrence Hancher "Larry" Fickle+ (b. 26 January 1919, d. 18 July 2001)
Son	Dwane Arthur Fickle+ (b. 12 August 1921, d. 1 June 2002)
Son	Lowell Jennings Fickle (b. 11 October 1925, d. 7 October 2004)

BASIC FACTS

William Preston Fickle was born on 8 June 1886 in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,4 He and Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher were married on 8 August 1910. He died on 21 August 1947, at age 61, in Orange Co., California.^1,3 He was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.⁴

William Preston Fickle had reference number 26240. His Social Security Number was 554-07-2781, issued: California.³ He was enumerated on the census in Orange County, California (1920.) He was a Tool dresser - oil fields (1920.)²

Citations

[S5972] Genealogy prepared by Fred L. Preston
[S1110] 1920 Census, California, Orange County
[S3973] Death Records - California, California Death Index (RootsWeb)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Reece Bayless Cross^1,2,3,4,5

M, #25964, b. 9 November 1865, d. 23 May 1912

Parents

Father	Jacob H. "Arwood" Cross (b. 18 April 1837, d. 2 March 1897)
Mother	Hannah DeVault (b. 10 March 1836, d. 19 August 1902)

Pedigree Link

Family: Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross (b. 6 June 1874, d. 18 December 1954)

Daughter	Mary D. Cross+ (b. 20 June 1893, d. 8 December 1978)
Daughter	Lola V. Cross (b. 20 January 1900, d. 24 August 1975)
Daughter	Kate I. Cross (b. 12 February 1902, d. 4 August 1970)
Son	Jesse A. Cross (b. 26 December 1904, d. 21 December 1969)
Daughter	Ada Beatrice Cross (b. 1 October 1906, d. 16 October 1979)
Daughter	Dema M. Cross (b. 23 July 1908, d. 8 June 1974)
Son	Reece B. Cross, Jr.+ (b. 4 August 1912, d. 24 May 1987)

BASIC FACTS

Reece Bayless Cross was born on 9 November 1865 in Tennessee.^1,6,2 He and Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross were married about 1892.² He died on 23 May 1912, at age 46.^1,6 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Reece Bayless Cross had reference number 26241. He was a Works on farm (1880); farmer & teacher (1900); farmer - general farming (1910.)^2,3,4 He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1880, 1900, 1910.) GRAVE MARKER

CROSS
RETTA B. REECE B.
JUNE 6, 1874 NOV 9, 1865
DEC 18, 1954 MAY 23, 1912.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S358] 1880 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2763] Birth Records - Tennessee, Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records, 1869 - 1909 (Ancestry.com)
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

Family Explorer

Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross^1,2,3,4

F, #25965, b. 6 June 1874, d. 18 December 1954

Parents

Father	Samuel L. "Dock" Cross (b. 1849, d. 1921)
Mother	Sarah C. Webb (b. 1852, d. 1892)

Pedigree Link

Family: Reece Bayless Cross (b. 9 November 1865, d. 23 May 1912)

Daughter	Mary D. Cross+ (b. 20 June 1893, d. 8 December 1978)
Daughter	Lola V. Cross (b. 20 January 1900, d. 24 August 1975)
Daughter	Kate I. Cross (b. 12 February 1902, d. 4 August 1970)
Son	Jesse A. Cross (b. 26 December 1904, d. 21 December 1969)
Daughter	Ada Beatrice Cross (b. 1 October 1906, d. 16 October 1979)
Daughter	Dema M. Cross (b. 23 July 1908, d. 8 June 1974)
Son	Reece B. Cross, Jr.+ (b. 4 August 1912, d. 24 May 1987)

BASIC FACTS

Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross was born on 6 June 1874 in Tennessee.^1,5,2 She and Reece Bayless Cross were married about 1892.² She died on 18 December 1954, at age 80, in Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^1,6 She was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross had reference number 26242. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900 - 1930.) OBITUARY - December 18, 1954

Piney Flats, Tenn, Dec 18 1954
Mrs. R. B. Cross (Loretta), 80, died in a Johnson City hospital at 10:20 am today. She was the daughter of the late Sara and Samuel Cross and a life long resident of Sullivan Co. Her husband, Reece B. Cross, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Enterprise Methodist Church.
Surviving are 5 daus, Mrs D. R. Jones, Miss Lola Cross and Miss Ada Cross, all of Piney Flats, and Mrs Kate Russum of Johnson City and Mrs. Dana Moreland of Elizabethton, TN. 2 sons, Jess Cross & R. B. Cross, both of Piney Flats ... Also surviving are 4 bros, O. L. Cross, Bristol .. J. D. Cross, Louisville, KY .. B. F. Cross, Johnson City .. & George Cross, Bluff City. 2 sisters, Mrs J. D. Lindamood, Piney Flats & Mrs R. J. Webb of Johnson City. Also 3 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3pm Monday at the Poplar Ridge Church, with the Rev. Sam Varnell and the Rev. W. Clyde Smith officiating ... Burial will be in the family cemetery (Cross Cemetery).
Pallbearers, Charles Houston, Audra Malone, Aurey Crussell, Wendell Getas, Dwane Cross & Gene Cross, Jr. .... Hon pallbearers, Howard Allen, J. M. Barnes, Dr. Aaro Cole, Ralph York, J. Carl Tickle, E. W. Page, Talbert Hughes, Andrew Madron, R. H. Cross, B. B. Cross, Paul Cross & J. Craft.
Flower bearers will be the Women's Society of Christian Service.
The body will be removed from the Akard Funeral Home to the residence.

GRAVE MARKER

RETTA B. REECE B.
JUNE 6, 1874 NOV 9, 1865
DEC 18, 1954 MAY 23, 1912.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S11041] Obituary - Loretta "Rettie" Belle (Cross) Cross

Family Explorer

Samuel L. "Dock" Cross¹

M, #25966, b. 1849, d. 1921

Parents

Father	Elijah Cross, Jr.
Mother	Mary "Polly" Malone

Pedigree Link

Family: Sarah C. Webb (b. 1852, d. 1892)

Daughter	Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross+ (b. 6 June 1874, d. 18 December 1954)
Son	Benjamin Franklin Cross+ (b. about 1884)

BASIC FACTS

Samuel L. "Dock" Cross was born in 1849.¹ He died in 1921, at age ~72.¹ He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Samuel L. "Dock" Cross had reference number 26243.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)

Family Explorer

Sarah C. Webb¹

F, #25967, b. 1852, d. 1892

Pedigree Link

Family: Samuel L. "Dock" Cross (b. 1849, d. 1921)

Daughter	Loretta Belle "Rettie" Cross+ (b. 6 June 1874, d. 18 December 1954)
Son	Benjamin Franklin Cross+ (b. about 1884)

BASIC FACTS

Sarah C. Webb was born in 1852.¹ She died in 1892, at age ~40.¹ She was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Sarah C. Webb had reference number 26244.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)

Family Explorer

Mary "Polly" Malone¹

F, #25968

Pedigree Link

Family: Elijah Cross, Jr.,

Son	Samuel L. "Dock" Cross+ (b. 1849, d. 1921)

BASIC FACTS

Mary "Polly" Malone had reference number 26245.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)

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William Bushong Hancher¹

M, #25969, b. 4 August 1889, d. 5 March 1923

Parents

Father	Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)
Mother	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

William Bushong Hancher was born on 3 August 1887 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.² He was born on 4 August 1889 in Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^3,4,5,2 He died on 4 March 1923, at age 33.^3,4 He died on 5 March 1923, at age 33, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^6,7 He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.³

William Bushong Hancher was also known as William Bush Hancher.^3,5,8,7,2 He had reference number 26246. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900, 1910.) He was a Farmer - farm worker (1910); Truck driver - M. D. Atkinson (1917.)^8,2 He resided in Corona, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.² GRAVE MARKER

WILLIAM B. HANCHER
AUG. 4, 1889
MAR. 5, 1923.

Citations

[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S12722] World War I Draft Registration Cards (Ancestry.com)
[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S8482] Grave Marker, William B. Hancher, Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee
[S5242] Genealogy prepared by awc2001 (Ancestry.com)
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County

Family Explorer

Addie G. Hancher^1,2,3,4,5

F, #25970, b. 18 March 1896, d. 28 July 1957

Parents

Father	Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)
Mother	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Addie G. Hancher was born on 18 March 1896 in Tennessee.^6,2 She died on 28 July 1957, at age 61.^1,6 She was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Addie G. Hancher had reference number 26247. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900 - 1930.) She was a School teacher - public school (1920, 1930.)^4,5 OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Tuesday, July 30, 1957; page 10 column 4; (Ancestry.com
:
Addie G. Hancher
BRISTOL -- Funeral services for Miss Addie G. Hancher, Piney Flats, who died at 9 p.m. Sunday at Johnson City Memorial Hospital, will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Akard Funeral home Chapel.
The Rev. Raymond L. Booze and the Rev. J. Lester Link will conduct the services. Burial will be in DeVaults Cemetery [Addie's stone is in Cross Cemetery.].
She was a former teacher of Sullivan County, but had lived most of her life in Washington D.C. and Baltimore Md.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bristol.
She is survived by three sisters, Miss Virgina Hancher, of Piney Flats, Mrs. H. R. Jones, of Bluff City, and Mrs. E. C. Poe of Baskerville, Calif.; one brother, Joe Hancher, Piney Flats.
The body will be removed from the funeral home to the home in Piney Flats at 6 p.m. Tuesday and will be returned to the chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Obituary #2 - Addie G. Hancher, Kingsport News (Kingsport, Tennessee); 30 July 1957; page 3 column 1; (Ancestry.com):
Addie G. Hancher
BRISTOL -- Miss Addie G. Hancher, of Piney Flats, died at 9 p.m. Sunday at Johnson City Memorial Hospital.
She was a former teacher of Sullivan County, but had lived most of her life in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Md.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bristol.
She is survived by three sisters, Miss Virgina Hancher, of Piney Flats, Mrs. H. R. Jones, of Bluff City, and Mrs. E. C. Poe of Baskerville, Calif.; one brother, Joe Hancher, Piney Flats.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Akard Funeral home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond L. Booze and the Rev. J. Lester Link officiating. Burial will follow in DeVaults Cemetery.
The body will be removed from the funeral home to the home in Piney Flats at 6 p.m. Tuesday and will be returned to the chapel at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

GRAVE MARKER

ADDIE G. HANCHER
MAR. 18, 1896
JULY 28, 1957.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee

Family Explorer

Juanita Maxine Fickle^1,2

F, #25971, b. 27 May 1913, d. 26 September 1991

Parents

Father	William Preston Fickle (b. 8 June 1886, d. 21 August 1947)
Mother	Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher (b. 15 August 1892, d. 13 July 1939)

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Family: Michael O'Mara (b. 16 August 1904, d. 17 February 1965)

Daughter

Erin Patricia O'Mara+

BASIC FACTS

Juanita Maxine Fickle was born on 27 May 1913 in Kern Co., California.^1,3 She and Michael O'Mara were married in 1942.¹ She died on 26 September 1991, at age 78.⁴

Juanita Maxine Fickle had reference number 26248. Her Social Security Number was 569-12-3787, issued: California.⁴ She was enumerated on the census in Orange County, California (1920.)

Citations

[S5972] Genealogy prepared by Fred L. Preston
[S1110] 1920 Census, California, Orange County
[S2777] Birth Records, California, California Birth Records (Vitalsearch)
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher^1,2,3,4,5

F, #25972, b. 15 August 1892, d. 13 July 1939

Parents

Father	Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)
Mother	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Pedigree Link

Family: William Preston Fickle (b. 8 June 1886, d. 21 August 1947)

Daughter	Juanita Maxine Fickle+ (b. 27 May 1913, d. 26 September 1991)
Daughter	Aulba Geraldine Fickle (b. 15 April 1915, d. 12 January 2005)
Son	Arnold Edison Fickle+ (b. 17 October 1917, d. 11 May 1965)
Son	Lawrence Hancher "Larry" Fickle+ (b. 26 January 1919, d. 18 July 2001)
Son	Dwane Arthur Fickle+ (b. 12 August 1921, d. 1 June 2002)
Son	Lowell Jennings Fickle (b. 11 October 1925, d. 7 October 2004)

BASIC FACTS

Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher was born on 15 August 1892 in Tennessee.^1,2 She and William Preston Fickle were married on 8 August 1910. She died on 13 July 1939, at age 46.¹ She was buried in Melrose Abbey Memorial Park, Anaheim, Orange Co., California.⁵

Hannah Belle "Belle" Hancher had reference number 26249. She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1900, 1910); Orange County, California (1920.) She was a Laborer - home farm (1910.)³ GRAVE MARKER

FICKLE
HANNAH BELLE
1891 - 1939.

Citations

[S5972] Genealogy prepared by Fred L. Preston
[S666] 1900 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1110] 1920 Census, California, Orange County
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

James K. Hancher

M, #25973, b. 24 June 1900, d. 20 December 1908

Parents

Father	Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)
Mother	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

James K. Hancher was born on 24 June 1900.¹ He died on 20 December 1908, at age 8.¹ He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

James K. Hancher had reference number 26250. GRAVE MARKER

JAMES K. HANCHER
JUNE 24, 1900
DEC. 20, 1908.

Citations

[S8029] Grave Marker - James K. Hancher

Family Explorer

Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher^1,2,3,4,5

M, #25974, b. 15 December 1906, d. 4 March 1962

Parents

Father	Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)
Mother	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher was born on 15 December 1906 in Tennessee.^1,6,2 He died on 4 March 1962, at age 55, in Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,6,7 He was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁸ He was buried in Cross Cemetery, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.¹

Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher had reference number 26251. He was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) He was a Farm laborer - home farm (1930); farmer (obituary.)^4,5 He resided in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1957.)⁹ OBITUARY - The Kingsport Times, Kingsport, Tennessee, 5 Mar 1962

Joseph D. Hancher
PINEY FLATS - Joseph Denver Hancher, 55, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at his home following a long illness.
He was a farmer and member of the Faith Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Miss Virginia Hancher, Piney Flats, Mrs. May Jones, Bluff City, and Mrs. Kate Poe, Bakerville, Calif.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Akard Funeral Home.

FUNERAL NOTICE - The Kingsport Times (Kingsport, Tennessee); Tuesday, March 6, 1962; page 5 columns 1-2; (Ancestry.com)

Joseph D. Hancher
BRISTOL -- Funeral services for Joseph D. Hancher of Piney Flats who died at his home Sunday at the age of 55 will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday from Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Crockett Huddle and Rev. Ramond Booze will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver's Cemetery in Piney Flats.
Pallbearers will be Haskel Hughes, Cecil Weaver, Floyd Gross, Edgar Crussel, Lowell Jones and Bill Cross.
The body will remain at the funeral home.

GRAVE MARKER

JOSEPH D. HANCHER
DEC. 15, 1906
MAR. 4, 1962.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S10824] Obituary - Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5036] Funeral Notice - Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher
[S9322] Obituary - Addie G. Hancher

Family Explorer

Virginia DeVault Hancher^1,2,3,4,5

F, #25975, b. 2 January 1903, d. 24 September 1991

Parents

Father	Joseph Rush Hancher (b. 12 July 1853, d. 4 May 1907)
Mother	Tennessee Matilda "Tennie" Cross (b. 18 March 1862, d. 7 January 1949)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Virginia DeVault Hancher was born in 1888.¹ She was born in 1902.⁶ She was born on 2 January 1903 in Tennessee.^7,2 She died on 24 September 1991, at age 88.^7,8 She was buried in Cross Cemetery, Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.⁵

Virginia DeVault Hancher had reference number 26252. Her Social Security Number was 414-64-4399, issued: Tennessee.⁷ She was enumerated on the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee (1910 - 1930.) She was a School teacher - public school (1930.)⁴ She resided in Piney Flats, Sullivan Co., Tennessee (1957, 1962, 1985.)^9,10,11 Virginia was a president of the Sullivan County Retired Teacher Association.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press (TN); September 25 1991:

MISS VIRGINIA D. HANCHER
PINEY FLATS – Miss Virginia DeVault Hancher, 88, 1396 Weaver Branch Road, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1991, at her home.
She was a Sullivan County native and a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Tennie Cross Hancher.
Miss Hancher was a graduate of Bluff City High School and a graduate of East Tennessee State University, Johnson City.
She was a school teacher for 44 years. Miss Hancher taught at schools in Carter County; at Mary Hughes, Holston Institute and Bluff City high schools; and at Chattanooga Junior High School. She also taught grade school in Benhams, Ky.
After retiring, Miss Hancher served as director of a sorority house at Newberry (S.C.) College.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Bristol, and was a member of Faith Lutheran Senior Citizens.
Miss Hancher was a charter member of the Sullivan County Historical Society; a member of Julius-Dugger Daughters of the American Revolution, Elizabethton; a member of the Retired Teacher Association, Sullivan County; and a member of both the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association and the National Retired Teachers Association.
She was a member of the Golden Fifties Club of ETSU, the Daughters of the American Revolution Commander’s Club, Rocky Mount Historical Association and the Mary Hughes Senior Citizens.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are incomplete.
Oakley-Cook, Bristol (764-7123)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press (TN); September 26, 1991:

OAKLEY-COOK FUNERAL HOME
Bristol, TN.
Virginia DeVault Hancher
Funeral services for Virginia DeVault Hancher will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Thursday in the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. S.L. Spangler, Jr. and Rev. David Hendrix officiating. The committal service will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday in the Cross Cemetery near Miss Hancher’s home. Friends may call at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to Faith Lutheran Church, 2909 Weaver Pike, Bristol, TN 37620. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN is in charge of the arrangements.

Note: I did not find a stone for Virginia in Cross Cemetery.

GRAVE MARKER

VIRGINIA D. HANCHER
JAN. 2, 1903.

Citations

[S5309] Genealogy prepared by Beverly (Bryan) Tabor (email address)
[S1015] 1910 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1447] 1920 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S1944] 1930 Census, Tennessee, Sullivan County
[S5093] Funeral Notice - Virginia DeVault Hancher
[S2899] Cemetery Records - Cross Cemetery, Sullivan County, Tennessee
[S12398] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book
[S4023] Death Records - Tennessee, Tennessee State Archives (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S10824] Obituary - Joseph Denver "Joe" Hancher
[S9322] Obituary - Addie G. Hancher
[S5062] Funeral Notice - May R. (Hancher) Jones