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RICHARD MacNATT
Genealogy compiled by
John C.McCornack of Yukon, Oklahoma
Limited records indicate Richard MacNatt was born in 1706 at Inverness, Scotland. Pages 169 and 170 of the "History of Lawrence County, Missouri" published in 1888 by Goodspeed, of Chicago provides the following information:
"It was in the year of 1734 that a young Scot by the name of Richard MacNatt landed at Philadelphia, the capital of William Penn's Colony of Pennsylvania. He was entitled to be called a Scotsman of the best lineage for he was not only a Highlander, but he was also a "Covenanter". To us of a latter day that word "Covenanter" means but little, but it is written in letters of blood and fire over Scottish history for scores of bloody years.
The Covenanters were men and women who, at a time when tyranny was the only government, and religion was largely a mask for debauchery and cruelty, dared to "Convenant" together to profess and practice a life of devotion, and religion of purity. One would think that any government, any people, would praise and foster that sort of a community; not so however does history tell us. For those high in authority in church and state saw at a glance that such doctrines if allowed to spread, would certainly undermine their authority, and destroy their stronghold of special privilege.
So against these "Covenanters" most of whom were people of quiet and retired lives, shepherds, farmers, and laborers, there was turned every power of unscrupulous tyrants, civil and ecclesiastical. They were hunted like wild beasts, they were shot down like the desperate murderers; they were burnt at the stake; hung on gallows at every cross roads; gentle women among them were tied to stakes on the sea shore where the rising tide finally rose over their heads and drowned them. All these things, and a thousand other devilish schemes of torture, were visited upon the heads of these innocent people, but through it all they held to their faith, they kept their "Covenant", and the great Presbyterian Church of Scotland, indeed of the world, is a living monument of the steadfast stand of their principles and their rights.
Richard MacNatt then was a Covenanter. After saying that of him there is no word that could add to the luster of his name. The young Scotsman soon brought a tract of land on the shore of the beautiful Delaware River and here he developed the farm that was to be the headquarters of the new race of his name is this new world."
Other records indicate that his farm on the Delaware River became known as "MacNatt's Delight". Sketchy records indicate he married Rebecca Anderson and as recorded in the 1776 Will of James Anderson, Kent County, Delaware she was a daughter of James. As for children of Richard and Rebecca, published records indicate that Jonathan (John) was son born in 1750. Other possible children include Reben MacNatt.
Another version of the Richard McNatt early day history is provided by the family of George Norman and Mollie McNatt Clayton.
"Born in Scotland. (Richard MacNatt) came with his family to America in 1730 to 1735. Settled in Penn's Colony on Delaware river. He and sons could read and write.
Richard MacNatt emigrated with his family from the Highlands Scotland in 1730-35. He settled in Penn's Colony on the Delaware river with John MacNatt, one of his two sons was born about 1737. The supposition is that Richard was a Scot Covenanter and was oppressed by the Lowlanders. He and his clan of which he was Chief were ousted at the battle of Floden. (Other records say Jacobite Rebellion) The Chief escaped the enemy and came to America. The older son settled in Virginia where he reared a large family.
The father (Richard MacNatt) had brought slaves presumably from Virginia, and wanted John to take some with him when he went to the District of Tennessee after the Revolutionary War. He refused, saying it was wrong to have slaves and urged his father to free them. This attitude was doubtless due to his early Quaker associations."
An additional record provided by Bernice Cox Schmidt in the Fall of 1977 provided the following:
GENEALOGY OF THE McNATTS - 1735 - 1929
"During the general rebellion in England, Ireland, and Scotland, 1715 and 1745, known in history as the Jacobite Rebellion which was an uprising against the House of Hanover, the then ruling power of England in favor of the exiled Stuarts (Jacobite from James Stuart) the latter were subdued at the Battle of Colloden 1745.
The Scottish Highlanders under their own chieftains espoused the Jacobite cause. 6000 Highlanders led by the pretender, Charles Edward, Prince of the House of Hanover, were defeated at this battle by 12,000 royal troops and by the Duke Cumberland. This extinguished the hopes of the Stuarts ever regaining the English Throne.
The Highlanders were in sympathy with the Episcopalians and belonged to it or to the Catholic Church.
Tho they failed, the hopes and wishes of the Jacobite party has been immortalized in Scottish songs and has become and interesting part of their National Literature.
The battle of Colloden resulted in the suppression by law of the Highland language and customs and the abolishment of the tribal ownership of land. The Lords converted their lands into sheep walks and deer parks. The people were compelled to emigrate or become tenants under wretched conditions.
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At this time, Richard MacNatt, who was a Highland Chief, and was oppressed, rather than submit, come with his family to America (1730-35) and settled in Penn's Colony on the Delaware River where one his two sons (John) was born (1737). The other son, Reuben, settled in Virginia, where he reared a large family.
John, in whom we are interested, served eight years in the Revolutionary War under Washington. In appearance he was large and raw boned, weighing 250 pounds, and was 6 feet 8 inches tall. He marched from Trenton to Philadelphia in 24 hours carrying his knapsack and gun, while only 117 of the cavalry reached there that noon.
He and his brother could read and write.
His father had slaves and wanted John to take some when he went to the pioneer country of Tennessee after the Revolution. John refused saying it was wrong and asked his father to free them. This attitude was probably due to his early Quaker associations. He was married in Tennessee to a small lady, Miss Benson, weighing 90 pounds. He was over 40 years old at this time. To them were born 3 sons and 2 daughters, Richard, Charles, Leven (to see Leven Genealogy), Polly, Becky, and Betsy.
Richard's posterity migrated to Arkansas while Leven's and his sisters, Polly Anderson, and Becky Bedwell, and Betsy Wolf came to Southwest Missouri (1839). Some of Charles descendants become prominent.
John lived to 103 years of old. On his 100th birthday he ran and jumped the fence bars. When he was 90 he picked up his grandson (John) and spanked him as if he were a boy. His sons Richard and Charles were larger. Charles weighing 190, and Leven was small. At a house raising in pioneer Tennessee, he (John) outlifted his boys. At one time when the young men were testing their skill, he said 'Get out of the way and let a man try..' He outlifted each one. His children, brought up in the district of Tennessee had no educational advantages. They could neither read or write."
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RICHARD MacNATT
Richard MacNatt is believed to the oldest child of John MacNatt. Richard was born in 1776 and died in 1850?.
Richard married Elizabeth ________. Limited records indicate Richard was a veteran of the War of 1812. He may of died in McNairy County, Tennessee. One record indicates Elizabeth was born in 1779 in Virginia.
In a letter dated 19 May 1981, Virginia Howell, Hornsby, Tennessee provided the following information.
"I do believe that my Richard McNatt is the son of John McNatt. Richard's 1850 census lists him as being born in Delaware, so John could have married before he came to Tennessee, even though the Goodspeed History states otherwise, or Richard's census record could be wrong: or John's marriage to Sarah Benson could have been a second marriage."
Children:
1. William S. McNatt. b. 1807;
m1 Nancy White. William was born in Bedford County, Tennessee. Nancy was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee in 1811.
As documented in the History of Newton, Lawrence, Barry, and McDonald Missouri County History by Goodspeed, 1888, page 953, William and Nancy moved to Arkansas in 1858 and that William at the age of 81 was "as spry as most young men". Nancy died in 1865 in Lawrence County, Missouri. William and Nancy had 12 children. Two children died before 1888.
In a letter dated 25 Sep 1987, Mona M. Maybee, Cathedral City, California provided the following information.
"William S. McNatt married Martha Ann Baker on the 30 Oct 1867 according to Page 397 of a Lawrence County, Missouri book."
William S. McNatt is found in the 1870 Census in Union County, Arkansas listed as family #85 in Coime Township, near the town of Three Creeks.
gc1 Paschal B. McNatt. b. 28 Oct 1827; d. 29 Sep 1904. m1 Elizabeth _________ in 1847. Paschal was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He served in the Civil War as a Confederate for the 21st Tennessee Cavalry. Paschal was also a magistrate of the first County Court when Chester County, Tennessee was formed in 1882. Elizabeth was born on the 28 Apr 1830 in Henderson County, Tennessee. She died on the 1 Jul 1898 in Chester County, Tennessee. Both Paschal and Elizabeth are buried in the Barren Springs Cemetery located near Highway 104, 12.5 miles south of Lexington, Tennessee. From census records we have the following children.
gc2 James Madison McNatt. b. 15 Mar 1829; m1 Margaret Jones about 1849. James and Margaret were born in Lincoln County, Tennessee. In a letter dated 7 Nov 1994, James Daniel, Missouri 63039 provided a possible genealogy for Margaret Jones.
Margaret Elizabeth Jones was born on the 7 May 1833. She was the daughter of Elkanah F. Jones (b. 7 Jun 1801 in South Carolina; d. 29 Aug 1884 in Jacks Creek, Chester County, Tennessee; son of Samuel T. Jones and Genivia Fowler) married on the 28 Dec 1824 to Rebecca A. Rhodes (b. 14 May 1806 in Enoree, Spartanburg, South Carolina; d. 2 Apr 1891 in Jacks Creek, Tennessee; daughter of William Rhodes and Rebecca Wofford) James was a member of Co. E, 6th Mo. Cav. Vol. during the Civil War. James was employed as a farmer.
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gc3 Richard Muse Davidson McNatt b. 11 Feb 1831; d. 7 Oct 1910. m1 Mary C. ______ in 1856. Richard served in the 21st Tennessee Cavalry on the Confederate side. Richard was a farmer. Mary died on the 7 Dec 1874. She is buried in the Old Montezuma's Cemetery in Chester County, Tennessee. m2 Richard married Mary James Burnes on the 22 Jun 1876. Richard applied for a Civil War pension (# 7024) on the 6 May 1905. Richard was shot through the shoulder at the battle of Harrisburg, Mississippi during July 1864. He recovered and stayed with the unit until it was paroled. Mary is buried in the Old Montezuma's Cemetery in Chester County, Tennessee.
gc4 John Wesley? McNatt. b. 1834; (based on 1850 Henderson Co. Tennessee census) m1 Harriet A. ________. Harriet was born in 1836. (Harriet A. _______could be Harriet Daniel (b. 1836), sister of Harrel/Herral Wiggins Daniel?) Information provided by (Anthony A. Everett) everettt@flash.net
gc5 Sarah J. McNatt. b. Feb 1835; m1 Abraham Spoon in 1859. Abraham was born in May 1840. A letter dated 18 Oct 1994 from James E. Daniel, Gray Summit, Missouri provided the following:
"It appears that the Daniel family and Spoon family have been moving together. All of the adults were born in Tennessee, their first children are born in Arkansas, they move to Missouri where both families have children born, there is a break in the action when no children are born (probably while their husbands were participating in the civil war), and they move back to Arkansas by 1870 and are living next door to each other when the census was taken.
I feel confident that Lucinda and Sarah J. are sisters and daughters of William S. McNatt. My concern is whether William S. McNatt is the son Leven Benson McNatt and if not, then who is his father?
To my knowledge, I do not carry any McNatt blood in my veins, but I have many cousins who do. I descend from Walter Wooten Daniel, who is a brother of Herrald Wiggins Daniel, who married Lucinda McNatt."
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gc6 Willis W. McNatt. b. 16 Sep 1837; d. 23 May 1911. m2 Dianna E. McKinley 2 Aug 1865 in Union County, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Handy H. McKinley and Ann G. _______. She died on the 25 Apr 1898. Both are buried in the Arlington Cemetery in Tarrant County, Texas. Willis served in Co G. 16th Mo Inf CSA.
gc7 Lucinda McNatt. b. 25 Dec 1841; d. 24 Oct 1908. m1 Herald Wiggins Daniel 4 Mar 1858 in Tennessee. He was the son of William Daniel and Martha Wiggins. Herald died 4 Feb 1918. Lucinda died in Comanche County, Texas. Both are buried in the Live Oak Cemetery in Erath County, Texas.
gc8 Nancy A. McNatt. b. 1843; d. Jul 1850.
gc9 Mary Elizabeth McNatt. b. 10 Mar 18 . m1 Angus J. Cameron 10 Mar 1870 in Union County, Arkansas. All their children were born in Union County.
gc10 William Robert McNatt. b. 20 Jan 1852; d. 11 Oct 1911. m1 Rittie Simmons. Rittie was born 18 Jun 1859 and died on the 2 Mar 1894. William was the first superintendent of schools in Chester County when the county was formed in 1882. Both are buried in the Old Montezuma Cemetery in Chester County, Tennessee. m2 Martha A. Baker on the 30 Oct 1867.
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gc11 Seymore McNatt. b. about 1869; Limited records indicate Seymore died 1927/1928. He is supposed to be buried in Darnelle, Yell County, Arkansas, but one of his surviving daughters says he died in Charleston, Arkansas. He was married to Margaret Patterson. They had 5 children, before she died, Louis, Illian, Ruby, Lillian and Cleo. After Margaret died, Seymour married Effie Qualls, they had two children, before he died, Louise and Nick. (Nick, is a female, have no idea if this is her given name or nickname)
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2. James McNatt. b. 1809; d. 1848.
m1 Martha _______ in 1830.
gc1 Francis M. McNatt. b. 1831;
gc2 Martha McNatt. b. 1834;
gc3 Mary A. (Polly) McNatt. b. 1836;
gc4 Hezekiah McNatt. bt. 1837; d. 26 May 64
gc5 William McNatt. bt. 1837; m1 Mary Kizer on the 24 Dec 1872. William lost his right eye during the civil war.
gc6 Betsey McNatt. b. 1839;
gc7 Thomas McNatt. b. 1842;
gc8 Sarah A. McNatt. b. 1844; m1 Rufus Sweat on the 17 Jul 1870.
gc9 Sarena McNatt. b. 1847; m1 A. C. Sweat on the 19 Sep 1867?
3. Charles C. McNatt. b. 26 Feb 1809; d. 11 Oct 1904.
m1 Charlotte __________. Charles died in Alliance, Hunt County, Texas. One record indicates Charlotte died when she was struck by lighting while milking a cow in a barn.
Watch out for lighting !
Records indicated Charles married Emaline Anglin on the 15 Jan 1871. Emaline was born on the 30 May 1828 in Hunt County and died on the 20 Apr 1906 in Hunt County, Texas. Charles was a farmer and had 11 or 12 children by his first wife. With Emaline he had one child named Cora McNatt. Charles and Emaline were buried in the McWright Cemetery in Hunt County, Texas. A letter dated April 13, 1994, from Ivan McNatt, Ventura, California provided the following:
"I obtained an 11 x 14 photograph of my great, great, grandfather, Charles C. McNatt with his second wife, Emaline. The photo was taken in the late 1800's."
At least the first eight children of Charles and Charlotte were born in Sardis, Tennessee.
gc1 Margaret McNatt. b. 1833:
gc2 Mary A. McNatt. b. 1836; m1 John Fitch on the 14 Feb 1858.
gc3 Nancy McNatt. b. 1838;
gc4 Lindsay Rice McNatt. b. 22 Jul 1840 in Hunt County, Texas; d. 18 Feb 1911. m1 Caroline Maheley Powell 24 Nov 1862. According to the 1870 census records of Henderson County, Tennessee and information provided by Cricket Adams, Andrews, Texas.
ggc1 Thomas M. (Mack) McNatt. b. 1864? Thomas was born in Henderson County, Tennessee.
ggc? John Logan McNatt.
ggc3 Malissa (Lizie) Jane McNatt. b. 1866?
ggc4 William B. McNatt. b. 1869?
ggc5 Ella May McNatt.
ggc6 Ester McNatt. m a T. Scott.
ggc7 Jane McNatt.
ggc8 John Logan McNatt.
ggc9 Estelle McNatt.
m2 Adelia Lafayette Hawkins on the 30 Aug 1879 in Henderson County, Tennessee. Adelia was born on the 3 May 1855 and died on the 13 Jun 1939. She was buried in the Forest Park Cemetery in Hunt County. Lindsay died in Merit, Texas and was buried in the McWright Cemetery in Greenville, Texas.
ggc10 Virgie Vallerah McNatt. b. 2 Jul 1880; d. 4 Sep 1881. Vergie was buried in the Prospect Methodist Church Cemetery in Henderson County, Tennessee.
ggc11 Walter Ofie McNatt. b. 19 Jun 1882; d. 11 Feb 1953.
ggc12 Annie Elizabeth McNatt. b 17 Apr 1884; d. 22 Nov 1972.
ggc13 Ollie Birtha McNatt. b. 26 Jun 1887; d. 1 Jul 1889.
ggc14 Olie Edward McNatt 10 Aug 1889; d. 31 Jul 1936.
ggc15 Lilie Gertrude McNatt. b. 8 Aug 1891; d. 1 Jul 1980.
ggc16 Tom Vester McNatt. bt. 24 Jul 1894; d. 29 Apr 1933.
ggc17 Willie Lester McNatt. bt 24 Jul 1894; d. 19 Mar 1940.
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gc4 Joseph C. McNatt. b. 1842;
gc5 Sarah Emaline McNatt. b. 1844; m1 Mr. Bingham.
gc6 Samantha Jane McNatt. b. 1845;
gc7 Louis H. McNatt. b. 1 Jan 1848; d. 27 Aug 1887. m1 Mary Caroline England on the 6 Dec 1869. Mary was the daughter of Dr. John England. She was born on the 11 Feb 1852 in Sardis, Tennessee. Louis (Lewis) is buried in McWright Cemetery in Greenville, Texas. After the death of Louis, Mary married J. W. Ellis in 1900.
Mrs. Ellis Dies in Texas (obituary)
Mrs. J. W. Ellis, aged 77, beloved pioneer Hunt County woman died at her home, 2103 Jones Street, at 615 o'clock this morning as the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered last Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the Kavanaugh Methodist church, at 10 a.m., Thursday, conducted by Rev. C. W. Hearon [sic], pastor, Rev. M. L. Hamilton, pastor of the Wesley Methodist Church, Rev. C. A. Spragins and Rev. Leo Johnson, pastor of the Central Christian Church. Interment will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Ellis had resided in this city for the past fourteen years, moving to Greenville from Kingston. During her interval of time she had endeared herself to a large circle of friends and acquaintances who loved and admired her for her many characteristics. She was ever thoughtful of those in less fortunate circumstances. Throughout her life she had always endeavored to bring comfort and cheer to those about her and constantly sought to exemplify the teachings of her Master as she walked along life's winding path. Her death marked the passing of a beautiful character, who was a shining example of the traditions of Southern womanhood.
Mary Caroline Ellis was born February 11, 1852, at Sardis, Tenn., and was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John England, pioneer Tennesseans. She was married to Louis McNatt Dec. 6, 1869, and came to this region in 1876. Mr. McNatt died August 27, 1887. In 1900 she was united in marriage to J. W. Ellis and fourteen years ago they removed to this city where they have since made their home.
She is survived by her husband, J. W. Ellis, and the following children, Mrs. R. S. Orme, city; C. M. McNatt, Corpus Christi; A. M. and A. A. McNatt, of Ft. Smith, Ark.; Mrs. Helen Green, Corpus Christi; Ulmont Ellis, city; Mrs. L. Horton, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Mollie Collier, Hugo, Okla.; Mrs. Nettie Smith, Abilene; Mrs. Marvin Green, city; Mrs. J. V. Kizer, Mrs. Mord C. Hale and John and Jim Ellis, all of this city.
The bereaved relatives have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in this hour of sadness.--<EM>Greenville (Texas) Evening Banner</EM>, January 28, 1929.
Transcribed by Brenda Kirk Fiddler..... Yesterday (Henderson County, Tennessee History Page)
ggc1 Ella C. McNatt. b. about 1869;
ggc2 Genora McNatt. b. about 1871;
ggc3 Charles M. McNatt. b. Jan 1874; m1 Maggie B. __________. She was born in Sep 1878 in Texas.
ggc4 Arthur A. McNatt. b. Aug 1876; m1 Myra _________.
gc8 Charles Anthony McNatt. b. 19 Jan 1850; d. 14 Aug 1923. m1 Sarah Dicy Rushing. Sarah was born on the 27 Feb 1860 in Missouri. She was the daughter of David Thomas Rushing and Amanda Jane Kelly. Legend indicates David was killed by Indians when he returned to Nebraska to sell his property. Amanda was born on the 18 Dec 1836 and died on the 18 Dec 1920. She is buried in the Bemis Cemetery in Bemis, Tennessee.
In a letter dated 3 Oct 1987, grandson Robert Garey, provides the following.
"Charles Anthony McNatt was my grandfather, and I still remember him. I was seven years old, when he was killed by a freight train in Bemis, Tennessee. He was walking on a pile of loose gravel near the tracks, and slipped and fell in front of the train. He was a sort of a legend in the area. I do remember he did some trapping in the Forked Deer River bottoms for mink, raccoons, and I remember him bringing them in from his traps. He was a respected man in many ways, and his children and grandchildren were good citizens."
Charles was employed as a school teacher. Charles died in Bemis, Madison County, Tennessee. Sarah died on the 29 Jun 1918 in Bemis, Tennessee. Charles and Sarah were buried in the Bemis Cemetery.
gc9 Tennessee Catherine McNatt. b. about 1851. m1 John Urice Smith. Limited records indicate Tennessee C(K)atherine was born in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee.
In a letter dated 13 Jun 1983, Phyllis Nash Garner, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464 provided the following information.
"I now know more about my McNatt, her name is Tennessee Cathyrn McNatt born about 1851 in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee. She died after 1948 in Verden, Grady County, Oklahoma. Her father was Charles C. McNatt."
gc10 William John McNatt. b. 4 Dec 1853; d. 4 Oct 1924. m1 Nancy ______.
gc11 Arthur Sylvester McNatt. b. 23 Mar 1855; d. 5 Feb 1910. m1 Rebecca Ann Kennedy in 1885. Rebecca was born on the 25 Dec 1859(or 63) in Tennessee and died on the 23 Jun 1937 in Campbell, Texas. Arthur died in Campbell, Hunt County, Texas and was buried in the Brigham Cemetery in Greenville, Texas.
ggc1 Elmer D. McNatt. b. Jan 1886; d. 1961. m1 Ruth Agnes Reid in 1906. Ruth was born in 1887 in Texas. Elmer was employed as drugstore salesman.
gggc1 Jewel McNatt. b. 3 Mar 1908; d. 22 Feb 1974.
gggc? Reid McNatt. b. ~ 1908: d. 1974. Reid is buried in the Forest Park Cemetery.
ggc2 Marvin Harrison McNatt. 1 Jan 1889; d. 21 Oct 1966. m1 Pleasant Ann Tipps on the 4 Feb 1911. She died on the 26 June 1960. Marvin is buried in the Brigham cemetery northwest of Campbell, Texas.
gggc1 Arthur S. McNatt. b. 5 Feb 1913;
gggc2 Rebecca McNatt. b. 21 Mar 1914;
| Marva A. Beck is a great granddaughter of Dr. Arthur Sylvester Mc Natt. His son Marvin Harrison Mc Natt, is her grandfather and his daughter Rebecca McNatt Jarrett is her mother. Marva maybe contacted at mabeck@swbell.net) |
gggc3 Robert F. McNatt. b. 28 Dec 1920;
gggc? Sylvia McNatt. b.
gggc? Marvin McNatt Jr. b. 7 be 1926; d. 17 Jan 1927. Marvin is buried in the Brigham Cemetery.
ggc3 Guy Haskell McNatt. b. 23 Aug 1892; d. 4 Oct 1965. m1 Vivian Walker. Guy was born Greenville, Texas.
gggc1 Guy Walker McNatt.
ggc4 Ivan Bue McNatt. b. 17 Oct 1895; d. 20 Jan 1953; m1 Lois Evelyn Janes on the 25 Nov 1919 in Commerce, Texas. Lois was born on the 28 Sep 1900 at Sycamore Street, Commerce, Texas. She died on the 21 June 1983 at the Doctors Hospital, Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of Joe Janes and Annie Elizabeth Williams. Ivan died in the Lisbon Veterans Hospital, Dallas, Texas. He was buried in the Laurel Land Memorial Park, Garland, Texas.
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gggc1 Ivan Bue McNatt Jr. b. 17 May 1920; d. 11 Jul 1978. m1 Hazel Utha Bradley on the 3 Jan 1941. She was born on the 9 Dec 1920 in Roff, Oklahoma. Ivan was born at Commerce and died in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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ggc2 Elmer Joe McNatt. b. 19 Jan 1927; d. 10 Jan 1992. m1 Audrey Juanita Strawn on the 28 Dec 1950 at Ft. Worth, Texas. Audrey was born on the 7 Sep 1932 at Ubell, Texas. Elmer was born in Commerce and died in Garland, Texas.
ggc5 Milo F. McNatt. b. 9 Jun 1902; d. 9 Dec 1959. Milo is buried in the Brigham Cemetery north of Campbell, Texas.
gc12 James Franklin McNatt. b. 9 Feb 1860; d. 25 Mar 1950. m1 Lula Van Cleave in 1883. Lula was born 24 May 1867 (or 69). She died on the 29 May 1954 and was buried with her husband. Jim was a farmer all his life in Greenville, Texas. He bought his 88 acre farm from his father-in-law for $4.00 per acre. James was buried in the Forest Park Cemetery, Section F, Greenville, Texas.
Below is a letter written by James:
From Greenville, Texas, Route 3, Greenville, Texas. January 24, 1929 to the Lexington Progress, Lexington, Tennessee
On October 23, 1879, I left Sardis for Hunt County, Texas, to stay just one year, but here I am. I was born about 1 1/2 miles southeast of Sardis and lived around Sardis until I was 13 years old. Then my father moved east four miles into the edge of Decatur County. There I got my first lessons in the break-down dance. I danced with all the girls from Scotts Hill to Saltillo, but the prettiest I ever saw was two miles south of Scotts Hill.
Among the large families that I remember around Sardis were the Hannas, McBrides, Bivens, Newmans, Englands, Brooks, Kents, Craigs, Hassells and others. the first school I ever attended was at Spring Hill. Tom Hopkins was my teacher and was a great blueback speller. Some of the old timers will remember him.
Jim, John and Ellen Lewis were my school mates. Bob was too small. My next school was at old Sardis church. Mat Hanna was my teacher. Next year was at the same place. Dock Hanna was my teacher. Next was at Jerusalem School with Dock Hanna the teacher. At the same place I attended the best Sunday school I ever saw. Tom Hanna was the teacher. I understand Tom is still living. Several of the old Sardis citizens live in Greenville. Mat Powell's widow, L. R. McNatt's widow, Louis McNatt's widow, John and Vestor McNatt's widows; Albert and Milton Delaney, Monroe Hassell, Bill Bunch and boys.
I also got my political schooling at Sardis, which has followed me through life. Though living in a county and state five to one Democratic, I am still a Republican, and shall die that. After talking and persuading for 49 years, I finally got Texas right. Hoover carried the state by 26,004 majority. I may do better the next 49 years.
Religiously I am a Methodist. I am the youngest child of C. C. McNatt. All my brothers and sisters are dead but one sister, Mrs. John Smith of Cement, Oklahoma.
I will be 69 the 9th of February.--J. F. (Jim) McNatt
ggc1 Alvin S. McNatt. b. 17 Dec 1883; d. 4 May 1954. m1 Idelia A. Lancaster in 1906 She was born on the 24 Jan 1885 in Arkansas and died on the 14 Nov 1949. Alvin was born in Hunt County, Texas. Both are buried in the Forest Park Cemetery.
ggc2 B. H. (Nettie) McNatt. b. 1898; m1 Mr. Duncan.
ggc3 L. H. (Ora) McNatt. b. 1889;
ggc4 Ima M. McNatt. b. Mar 1891;
ggc5 W. G. (Waddie) McNatt. b. Jan 1895; d. 2 Mar 1989. m1 Delia Tipper. Waddie was born on a farm in Hunt County, Texas. He was buried in the cemetery at Merit, Texas.
gc13 Cora McNatt. b. 1875. m1 Mr. Mayo.
4. Richard McNatt. b. 1816;
m1 Sophia McNatt on the 22 Jul 1838 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Sophia was a daughter of Charles McNatt who was the brother of Richard's father who is also named Richard McNatt. Sophia was born in 1816.
gc1 Calvin McNatt. b. 1840;
gc2 Nancy E. McNatt. b. 1841;
gc3 William McNatt. b. 1844; m1 Nancy ______ in 1868.
gc4 Lucinda McNatt. b. 1848;
gc5 Marion F. McNatt. b. 1851; m1 Anna _______ in 1874.
gc6 John McNatt. b. 1854;
gc7 Mahally McNatt. b. 1856;
gc8 Caldonia McNatt. b. 1860;
5. Mary Ann (Polly) McNatt. b. 1816/1819; d. 30 Jun 1888.
m1 Andrew J. Ferguson on the 27 Oct 1842. Andrew was killed in the Civil War. Mary Ann is buried in Sulphur Springs Cemetery in McNairy County, Tennessee.
gc1 James H. Ferguson. b. 1845;
gc2 Nancy J. Ferguson. b. 1846;
gc3 F.P. Stanton Ferguson. b. 1847;
gc4 Mary Ann Ferguson. b. 1850;
gc5 Sarah E. Ferguson. b.
gc6 Ephram Ferguson. b. 1854;
gc7 Victory Ferguson. b. 1859;
6. Elizabeth McNatt. b. 1828; d. 12 Jun 1905.
m1 H. Hawkins. m2 Isaac Coleman on the 21 Jul 1868. Elizabeth is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery near Selmer, McNairy County, Tennessee.
CHARLES MacNATT - ELIZABETH WHITE
Charles C. MacNatt was born about 1780. He died on the 2 Oct 1847. A will indicates Charles died in 1850. Charles was the second son of John McNatt. Charles married Elizabeth White. She was born about 1792 according to census records. Limited records indicate she is the daughter of Samuel and Lucinda White.
Charles McNatt signed his last will and testament on the 2 Oct 1847 with an "X". This is the day he is reported to have died. In his will, he names his children. He left all his livestock consisting of horses, hogs, cows, and sheep to his beloved wife Elizabeth, with the exception of his young gray horse which he gave to his son James and a bay filly which he gave to his son John.
At the death of his wife he requested the perishable property be equally divided between his step daughter Lucinda Cobb and his four daughters, Sophia McNatt, Nancy Burns, Mary Wright, and Sarah McNatt. (This would indicate that Elizabeth his wife had a previous marriage) The will was written in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Children:
1. Sophia MacNatt. b. 1816;
m1 Richard MacNatt on the 22 Jul 1838. See the Richard McNatt section of the Richard MacNatt Genealogy for a list of children.
2. Nancy MacNatt. b. 1821;
m1 John Burns.
3. Mary MacNatt. b. 1824;
m1 William P. Wright.
4. John (Jack) MacNatt. b. 6 Jun 1827; d. 22 Jun 1880.
m1 Mary S. Winstead on the 1 Apr 1847. Limited records indicated Mary was born on the 17 Feb 1827 and died on the 1 Mar 1902. She may have been the daughter of Samuel Windstead (b. 20 Sep 1801; d. 1 Sep 1861) and Fannie Ann _______ (b. 26 Jan 1801; d. 8 Apr 1871).
gc1 James Benton McNatt. b. 14 Feb 1848; d. 24 May 1922. m1 Annie Elizabeth Raby on the 3 Jan 1869. Annie was born on the 12 Sep 1848 and died on the 4 Mar 1892. She was the daughter of Epp Birgie Raby (b. 25 May 1825; d. 24 Feb 1895) and Elizabeth Wood (b. 19 Oct 1822; d. 31 May 1887). Epp and Elizabeth were married on the 18 Nov 1847 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Other wives of James may include Nancy I. Brown and J. M. E. (Dolly) Seagraves. All their children were born in Moore County, Tennessee.
gc2 William Riley McNatt. b. 24 Feb 1850; d. 7 Apr 1899.
gc3 February Fannie McNatt. b. 8 Apr 1852; m1 C. A. Conwell on the 12 Oct 1886.
gc4 John Mathew McNatt. b. 13 Mar 1854; d. 6 Oct 1858.
gc5 Elizabeth McNatt. b. 13 Mar 1856; d. 22 Apr 1875.
gc6 Melicia Ann McNatt. b. 17 Sep 1858; m1 John M. Pierce on the 6 Aug 1882.
gc7 Mary N. McNatt. b. 18 May 1861;
gc8 John Rufus McNatt. b. 17 Jan 1867; m1 Annaliza Warren on the 6 Jan 1887. She was born on the 28 Jul 1865 and died on the 21 Nov 1927. She was the daughter of Daniel Warren (b. 22 Oct 1829; d. 28 Mar 1883) and Elizabeth ______ (b. 18 Oct 1827; d. 22 Mar 1906)
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5. James M. MacNatt. b. 3 Jun 1829;
m1 Louisa Prosser. This information is supported by the 1860 census of Lincoln County, Tennessee which lists James at 30 years old and Louisa at age 29. This record also states a Elizabeth McNatt, age 65, was living with the family. This is probably the mother of James. Elizabeth would have been born about 1795 which close to the 1792 date listed above. The 1860 census lists the following children.
gc1 Marion McNatt. b. 1850;
gc2 John S. McNatt. b. 1852;
gc3 Sarah McNatt. b. 1855;
gc4 Newel McNatt. b. 1855;
gc5 Berry McNatt. b. 1859;
6. Sarah MacNatt. b. 1832;
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