Modified Register for James RABY Jr.
Contributed by Don Raby deraby at att.net
First Generation
1. James RABY Jr was born in 1808 in NC?. He died after 1870 in Roane CO. and was buried in Raby Cem. Roane Co TN
James Raby sold land to Mary Carter in Roane Co 8th dist 17 Sept 1870 witnesses by Luisa Raby and John T.
Maupin. source Roane Co DEEDs
James married MARGARET “Peggy” WILLIAMSON on 22 Sep 1832 in Knox Co TN. Peggy was born in 1815 in NC. She died after 1880 in Raby Cem?.
Margaret was 74 living with William Sanders in 1880 census
Peggy was living next door to Robert Raby in Knox Census 1830
Marriage record in Knox Co Archives.
James and Peggy had the following children:
+ 2 F i. Nancy Ann RABY was born in Jun 1832 and died unknown.
+ 3 F ii. Lucinda RABY was born in 1836.
+ 4 F iii. Louisa RABY was born in May 1836 and died unknown.
+ 5 M iv. Elijah RABY was born in 1841 and died Unknown.
6 M v. Frances RABY was born in 1842. He died unknown.
+ 7 M vi. William Sanders RABY was born on 5 Nov 1845 and died on 28 Apr 1898.
+ 8 M vii. John C RABY was born in 1848 and died in 1926.
Second Generation
2. Nancy Ann RABY (James) was born in Jun 1832 in Tennessee. She died unknown in After 1880.
Source for TUCK info: Aubrey Wright. desc of Moses Tuck Jr.
Birth date most likely 1833 or 34, based on marriage of parents and census records.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living in District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Nancy married Moses TUCK Sr. on 3 Dec 1856 in Roane County, Tennessee. Moses was born in Feb 1831 in Blount County, Tennessee. He died in 1919 in Roane County, Tennessee.
Had older brother named Josiah
1 HIST 1880 Census Living in District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Moses and Nancy had the following children:
9 F i. Ida Bell TUCK was born in 1867 in Tennessee. She died in 1930.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
xe "WAMPLEY, Andy "Ida married (1) Andy WAMPLEY in 1888 in Anderson Co TN.
xe "WAMPLER, James Andrew 'Andy '"Ida also married (2) James Andrew 'Andy' WAMPLER in 1888. James was born
xe "TUCK, John T"
xe "WAMPLER, James Andrew 'Andy'" in 1854 in Greene County, Tennessee. He died in 1920.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/ Mother District 10. Rhea Co, TN
1 HIST Believe to be Son of Henry & Catherine Fry Wampler
10 M ii. John T TUCK was born in 1869 in Tennessee. He died on 10 Jun 1932 in Roane County, Tennessee.
1910 census Anderson CO 8th district 9thEnumeration District
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
John married Mary M RABY, daughter of William H. RABY and Margaret POTTER, on 7 Apr 1893 in Tennessee. Mary was born in 1875 in Tennessee. She died in 1953 in Tennessee.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 8, Anderson Co, TN
11 M iii. Joseph TUCK was born in 1871 in Tennessee.
1880 Census Rhea CO
lists Joseph b. 1867
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Joseph married Myrtle E RUSSELL, daughter of Charles B RUSSELL and Sarah JONES, on 4 Jul 1905 in Roane Co. Myrtle was born in Nov 1880 in Anderson Co TN Scarbrough.
12 F iv. Dora TUCK was born in 1873 in Tennessee.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Dora married (1) Idus FORSTER in Jan 1901 in Roane Co.
Dora also married (2) Idus FORSTER in Jan 1901. Idus was born in 1876 in Tennessee.
1 HIST 1880 Census w/Father Daniel B. Districy 4, Roane Co, TN
1 HIST In Household of Grandparents Benjamin & Mary S. Forster
13 F v. Lucinda C TUCK was born in 1874 in Tennessee.
Russell, Wiley Spouse : Tuck, Lucinda
Marriage date : Aug 13, 1891
County : Anderson
Gender : Male
Source : County Court Records
Microfilm Number : 0979315 - 0979319
Knox Co TN
RABY, Robert marr. RUSSELL, Lucinda Mrs on 30-JUN-1900
Lucinda Raby is found in 1910 census with Russell children and no Robert Raby present.
Ruth Ellis found a Robert Raby buried in Sheridan WY with Sweetwater TN bp and
died in 1959. Unconfirmed on 14 aug 2005 if this is son of Elijah and Melinda. Maybe this
Robert Raby.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Lucinda married (1) Wiley RUSSELL on 13 Aug 1891 in Anderson Co TN.
Lucinda also married (2) Robert RABY in 1900 in Knox Co TN.
It is unknown who this Robert is descended from.
He may be son of Elijah and Melinda Brown listed with them.
14 M vi. Robert TUCK was born in 1853.
In New Gray Cem
Robert Tuck b 6 nov 1849 died 1 may 1924
beside
Mary Tuck b 28 mar 1859 died 11 june 1923
found near Fred S Raby in as needed section .
Is this Robert Tuck son of Moses and Nancy Raby Tuck
1860 census Roane Co Erie
Mother Nancy Raby Tuck is with Father James Raby
in age order named Nancy Tuck
followed after Raby children are:
Robert Tuck age 8 found in 1860 census
with James Raby listed at bottom followed by
Mary E 3 and Moses 1
15 F vii. Mary E(lizabeth?) TUCK was born in 1857 in Tennessee.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Mary married (1) B. L. MARSHALL in 1892.
Mary also married (2) B. L. MARSHALL in 1892.
16 M viii. Moses TUCK Jr was born in 1859 in Tennessee. He died in 1949 in Roane County, Tennessee and was buried in Dylis Cemetery, Roane County, Tennessee.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents Rhea Co, TN
Moses also married Annie Elizabeth KIRBY in 1889 in Anderson County, Tennessee. Annie was born in 1864 in Knox County, Tennessee. She died in 1904 in Anderson County, Tennessee and was buried in Scarbrough Cemetery, Anderson County, TN.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Mother District 8, Anderson Co, TN
1 HIST Shows Mother Mary Kirby, Age 61, Widowed
17 F ix. Martha Ann TUCK was born on 23 Apr 1863 in Tennessee. She died on 31 Dec 1900 in Knox Co TN and was buried in Solway Methodist Church Cem.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Martha married Adam Johnson CRAWFORD, son of Iredell W. CRAWFORD and Kesiah RABY, on 6 Dec 1888 in Knox County Tennessee. Adam was born on 25 May 1865 in Knox Co TN. He died on 7 Apr 1945 in Knox Co TN and was buried in Solway Methodist Church Cem.
Information from Obit
18 M x. Noah W TUCK was born in 1875 in Blount County, Tennessee. He died on 25 Jun 1956.
1900 Roane Co TN Census with Sweetwater John Raby and Cindy Cooley
Noah Tuck servant bd May 1875.
1 HIST 1880 Census Living w/Parents District 7, Rhea Co, TN
Noah also married Sarah Caroline 'Callie' LANGFORD on 25 Oct 1907 in
Loudon County, Tennessee. Sarah was born on 15 Feb 1885 in Loudon County, Tennessee. She died on 19 Mar 1921.
3. Lucinda RABY (James) was born in 1836.
Lucinda married William GUFFEE on 19 Sep 1858 in Roane Co. They had the following children:
19 F i. Francis GUFFEE was born on 2 Sep 1861 in Roane Co TN. She died on 6 Nov 1926 in Roane Co TN and was buried in Fenders Meth Ch Cem Roane CO.
4. Louisa RABY (James) was born in May 1836. She died unknown.
Louisa married Kilgore. They had the following children:
20 M i. James H RABY was born on 2 Oct 1862. He died on 15 Oct 1923 and was buried in Blue Springs, Erie Roane Co.
5. Elijah RABY (James) was born in 1841 in Knox Co TN. He died Unknown and was buried in Raby Cem Roane Co Erie.
Elijah married Melinda BROWN on 16 Aug 1865 in Roane Co. Melinda was born on 12 Mar 1844 in Roane CO.. She died on 14 Nov 1936 in Roane CO. and was buried in Brown Cem Roane Co.
They had the following children:
21 M i. William Jerry RABY was born in 1866. He died in 1949 and was buried in Bethel Cemetery Roane County.
Robert Kinser's wife of descendant notes
William Jerry Raby born 1866 and died 1949 who married Harriet Jane Rucker born 1878 and
died 1938. He was known as Jerry who lived in lower Roane county off of Hwy 58. He is
buried in Bethel cemetery 7 miles south of Kingston on Hwy 58.
My wife oldest sister states that Jerry had 2 brothers: 1Francis Raby that
lived in Raby Hollow off of Mans Hollow Road and was known as a "Rounder".
2"Sandy" T. L. Raby was buried at Luminary and probably lived near the River
Road. This is all the info I have on Eligh Raby Children.
The children of Jerry Raby follow: 1. Pearl daughter who married Luther
Blair who was sheriff of Roane County, 2. Stella Grace daughter who died
before a year old and burial unknown, 3. Paul son who died of appendicitis,
4. Arnold son who died of brain aneurism 5. Hobbs Ellis son who died of
stomach cancer (wife's father), 6. Gladys who is still living on Gordon Lane
@93 years old in south Roane County. All the sons are buried at Bethel
Cemetery Roane County.
William married Harriet Jane RUCKER. Harriet was born in 1878. She died in 1938 and was buried in Bethel Cemetery Roane County.
22 F ii. Margaret RABY was born in 1868 in Roane CO..
Margaret married William SMITH.
23 F iii. Lucinda RABY was born in Jun 1872.
24 M iv. Sanders RABY was born in Oct 1873. He died in 1965 and was buried in Brown Cem Roane Co #2.
Sanders married Ida BOWLING, daughter of W. F. BOWLING and Nancy BACON. Ida was born in 1882. She died in 1951 and was buried in Brown Cem Roane Co #2.
25 M v. Francis Marion RABY1 was born on 5 May 1875 in Roane Co. He died on 9 Jan 1945 and was buried in Brown Cem Roane Co #1.
WW1 draft Reg Sept 10 1918
Francis married Maude E ACOCK on 5 Feb 1900 in Knox Co TN. Maude was born on 27 Jul 1863. She died on 24 Mar 1931 and was buried in Brown Cem Roane Co #1.
1900 census Roane Co lists Maude as 33 b. 0ct 1866.
Lula dau. 5, b. aug 1894.
Tombstone dates 27 Jul 1863-24 Mar 1931
26 M vi. Charles Dexter RABY was born on 17 Oct 1877 in Sweetwater Monroe Co TN.
Birthdate source WW1 draft reg
Occupation: Barber Self employed
Wife Mrs Maggie Raby
Med Height, Slender Build, Gray eyes, Brown hair.
Charles married Maggie.
Ruth Ellis has Margaret Thompson and Emerson as possible maiden name.
1 HIST 1st Marriage to Emerson or maiden name Emerson??
27 M vii. John Daniel RABY was born on 16 Aug 1881 in Roane CO.. was buried in Fenders.
John married Molly COOLEY. Molly was born on 30 Nov 1879. She died on 31 Oct 1949 in Roane CO. and was buried in Fenders.
28 M viii. Robert Sherman RABY was born on 8 Oct 1884 in Sweetwater Monroe Co TN. He died on 18 Jan 1959 in Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming and was buried in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan County, WY.
Robert Sherman Raby
son of Elijah Raby and
Melinda Brown Raby
born in Erie Roane Co Tn Oct 1884
Registered for WW1 draft in Cumberland County TN Sept 12 1918
Resided in Waldensia, Cumberland Co TN age 34
Occupation Farming for self
Nearest Relative Sylvester Raby #1 Harriman Roane Co TN
Med hieght, Med build, Blue eyes, Light color Hair
29 F ix. Rebecca Marie RABY was born on 4 Mar 1885 in Sweetwater TN. She died on 4 Aug 1978 in Salinas, Monterey Co., Ca and was buried on 8 Aug 1978 in Lusk, Niobrara Co, Wy.
from Ruth Ellis
Rebecca Marie "Becca" Raby married a Eugene Godfrey Albert and Rebecca also died in
Wyoming.
Rebecca married (1) Ross KEYLON.
Rebecca also married (2) Eugene Godfrey ALBERT on 12 Apr 1917 in Lusk, Niobrara Co., Wy.
30 M x. Sylvester RABY was born on 3 Jun 1890 in Blue Springs, Erie Roane Co.
WW1 draft reg bd June 13 1890.
Employed by City of Rockwood, Laborer.
Married with child.
born in Blue Springs TN
Med Height, Med Build, Blue Eyes, Light hair
Sylvester married Bertie STRICKLAND.
7. William Sanders RABY (James) was born on 5 Nov 1845 in Knox Co TN. He died on 28 Apr 1898 in Roane Co and was buried in Raby Cem.
according to Bible of Wm Perry, William Sanders Raby died 8 Apr 1897.
Gravesite found June 4 by Donald Raby, Flossie Raby, Alma Raby Williams, Thurston Raby
Raby Cemetary in on top of knoll between Buckner Rd and Johnson Rd SW of Johnson's Chapel
Photo taken.
William married (1) Elizabeth SHARP on 10 Nov 1864 in McMinn Co. Elizabeth was born in 1842 in Roane Co. She died 1875? in Roane Co.
They had the following children:
31 M i. John C. RABY was born on 18 Oct 1866 in Roane Co. was buried in Solway Mem Cem.
John married Lucinda COOLEY on 7 Jan 1894 in Loudon Co. Lucinda was born in May 1865. She died on 27 Feb 1930 in Solway and was buried in Solway U.M.C.
32 M ii. William Ames RABY was born on 14 Apr 1868 in Roane Co. He died on 26 May 1928 in Loudon CO from Heart Attack and was buried in Fenders Cem (no marker).
William married Alice Iza FLOYD on 24 Sep 1885 in Loudon Co. Alice was born on 15 Mar 1867 in TN. She died on 12 Apr 1935 in Loudon CO and was buried in Fenders Cem (no marker).
33 F iii. Louisa J RABY was born on 6 Dec 1870 in Loudon Co. She died on 25 Feb 1911 in Knox Co TN.
Louisa married William Perry RABY, son of George W. RABY and Elizabeth Caroline PITTS, on 27 Dec 1891 in Loudon Co. William was born on 12 Apr 1871 in Roane Co. He died on 30 Jan 1962 in Knox Co TN and was buried in Solway Memorial Cem.
34 M iv. Elijah RABY was born in 1873 in Roane Co. He died on 2 Jul 1919 and was buried in Fenders Cem unmarked.
Elijah married America Melinda LANGFORD, daughter of John LANGFORD and Nancy COOLEY, on 24 Sep 1899 in Loudon Co. America was born on 7 Feb 1881. She died on 24 Apr 1952 and was buried in Fenders Cem unmarked.
35 F v. Martha RABY was born in 1875 in Roane Co. She died on 27 Apr 1903 in Knox Co TN.
Martha married John C. RABY, son of George W RABY and Elizabeth Caroline PITTS, on 7 Mar 1897 in Knox Co TN. John was born on 4 Mar 1863 in Knox Co TN. He died on 13 Aug 1951.
William also married (2) Sara SHARP on 9 Jul 1876 in Loudon CO. Sara was born in 1856 in Loudon Co.
They had the following children:
36 M vi. James Hallie RABY was born on 6 Apr 1877 in Loudon Co. He died on 18 Sep 1959 in Roane Co and was buried in Pleasant Hill Cem.
James married Mattie Alice. Mattie was born on 13 Aug 1875. She died on 30 Mar 1964 in Erie and was buried in Fenders.
37 M vii. Thomas F RABY "Boney Tom" was born on 1 Dec 1879 in Loudon Co. He died on 29 Jun 1921 and was buried in Raby Cem Ten Mile.
WW1 draft Reg lists age as 38 in 1918 dob Dec 3 1869
wife Linnie Registered same day Sept 12 1918 as
Albert, Homer, Andrew K. Raby
Boney Tom married Melinda CLARK.
38 M viii. Albert RABY was born on 19 Mar 1882 in Loudon Co.
WW1 lists bd march 19 1872, with age as 36 in 1918.
This year 1872 is incorrect for this age. Census lists as 1882 which matches age in 1918.
nearest relative listed Ennice Raby, Rt 1 Erie Loudon TN
Registered same day as Homer, Andrew K., Thomas F. Raby
Albert married Emma.
39 F ix. Margarite RABY was born in Sep 1886 in Loudon Co.
40 M x. Samuel Joseph RABY was born on 7 Nov 1892 in Roane Co. He died on 21 Mar 1973 in Knox Co and was buried in Solway Ch of God Cem.
WW1 draft Reg lists bd 4 nov 1890
Worked as farmer on Herb Coon Farm
Married with Wife and Baby
Stiff Leg claimed exemption.
Samuel married Elizabeth NORMAN on 12 Jan 1913 in Knox Co TN. Elizabeth was born on 26 Aug 1897. She died on 21 Dec 1936 in Knox Co and was buried in Solway Ch of God.
41 F xi. Vestie Blanche RABY was born in Apr 1894.
Vestie married Elbert NORMAN.
42 M xii. David F RABY was born on 1 Jun 1896 in Roane Co. He died on 9 Dec 1976 in Loudon CO and was buried in Fenders Cem.
WW1 draft reg lists bd July 15 1896 Erie TN
Tall Slender Blue Eyes, Dark Hair.
David married Gertrude Ethel MONTOOTH. Gertrude was born on 3 Jun 1895. She died on 15 Mar 1974 in Erie and was buried in Fenders.
8. John C RABY (James) was born in 1848 in Knox Co TN. He died in 1926.
MOSS
Searching for MARTHA MOSS.T he 1870 census, Meigs Co., Tennessee has listed three MOSS families:
(1)Thomas MOSS,23 with 25 y/o Roda and11m/o Mary,
(2)Joseph MOSS, 73 with 63 y/o Elizabeth,
farm laborer: John Raby,21, Caroline 26, and James W.,3m/o,
(3)Sarah MOSS, 32 with James A.,15,Martha age 13,Genl Jackson age 11 and Willie age 1.
Does any one have any information on these families?
Elaine Fowler Southerland
elai@ctaz.com
Submitted on Wed Dec 2 10:41:56 EST 1998
from some query page?
1900 Roane Co TN Census 8th dist.
John age 57 Sept 1843
Caroline
Andy son 18 May 1882
John married Lucinda Caroline MOSS on 21 Oct 1866 in Roane Co. Lucinda was born in 1843.
They had the following children:
43 M i. James W RABY was born in 1870 in Loudon CO?.
44 M ii. Thomas RABY "Big Tom" was born in 1873.
Tom married Ellen COOLEY. Ellen was born on 31 Mar 1867. She died on 31 Oct 1909 and was buried in Blue Springs, Erie Roane Co.
45 F iii. Elizabeth RABY was born in 1875.
46 M iv. Andrew K RABY was born on 23 Oct 1878 in Philadelphia Loudon Co TN.
WW 1 Draft Reg same day as Thomas F., Homer, Albert
Andrew married Mollie HALL.
Appendix A - Sources
1. Jessie June Raby Nelson by phone 2 Nov 2000.