John Hilton

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HISTORY OF THE FAMILY OF "HILTON" (HYLTON)
By Eric William Lamberton

The family of Hilton originates from Monkwearmouth on the north bank of the River Wear in Durham, England, where Hylton (Hilton) Castle still stands.

It is situated three miles from Washington Old Hall, the ancestral home of George Washington, the first President of the United States of America.

William Hilton of Biddick, near Monkwearmouth was aboard the ship the "Fortune" which sailed for America in 1621 A.D., the year after the "Mayflower" had sailed.. The "Fortune", only 55 tons with 35 passengers on board left England in July 1621 A.D, but did not arrive at Plymouth in America until November 10th. They found that half of the settlers who had sailed on the "Mayflower" had died during their first winter.

"They found the settlers in very low condition - many were ragged in apparel and some little better than half naked. The best dish they could offer their friends was a lobster or a piece of fish without bread or anything else but a cup of fair spring water"

It was the arrival of "Fortune" which ensured the future of the first settlement at Plymouth. The Mayflower had returned to England empty, but it was the "Fortune" with a "cargo of good clapboard as full as she could stow, and two hogsheads of beaver and other skins" that sailed back to England and proved the viability of the settlement;

This is the letter that William Hilton wrote to his cousin Edward after arriving on the "Fortune" in 1621 A.D.

"Loving Cousin,

At our arrival at New Plymouth, in New England, we found all our friends and planters in good health, though they were left sick and weak, with very small means; the Indians round about us peaceable and friendly; the country very pleasant and temperate, yielding naturally, of itself, great store of fruits, as vines of divers sorts, in great abundance. There is likewise walnuts, chestnuts, small nuts and plums, with much variety of flowers, roots and herbs, no less pleasant than wholesome and profitable. No place hath more gooseberries and strawberries, nor better. Timber of all sorts you have in England doth cover the land, that affords beasts of divers sorts, and great flocks of turkeys, quails, pigeons and partridges; many great lakes abounding with fish, fowl, beavers, and otters. The sea affords us great plenty of all excellent sorts of sea-fish, as the rivers and isles doth variety of wild fowl of most useful sorts. Mines we find, to our thinking; but neither the goodness nor quality we know. Better grain cannot be than the Indian corn, if we will plant it upon as good ground as a man need desire. We are all freeholders; the rent-day doth not trouble us; and all those good blessings we have, of which and what we list in their seasons for taking. Our company are, for the most part, very religious, honest people; the word of God sincerely taught us ever Sabbath; so that I know not any thing a contented mind can here want. I desire your friendly care to send my wife and children to me, where I wish all the friends I have in England; and so I rest

Your loving kinsman,

William Hilton"

William Hilton was joined by his wife and children, Master William and Miss Mary Hilton who sailed to America on either the "Anne" or the "Little James".in 1623 A.D.

The first family of "Hilton" had arrived in America! They were one of the first of the pilgrim families to give birth to a child in America.

Lady Mary Hilton had employed John Davenport, (who was later to become the leader of the New Haven colony in America) as a preacher at the chapel at Hilton Castle between 1615-1619. He moved to London where he was elected lecturer and curate of the church of St Lawrence, Old Jewry, London. He preached before the Virginia Company of London and became a member of the company in 1622

Source; The New Haven Colony-Isabel MacBeath Calder, Yale University Press

It is thought to be this connection that resulted in William Hilton being aboard the "Fortune" in 1621 A.D.

ORIGINS OF THE FAMILY OF HILTON

Local legend has it that the family of Heltun/Hylton/Hilton was of Viking origin;

"In the year 787 A.D. three ships of Northmen came from Haeretha land to Northumbria, and the king's reeve rode to the place, and would have taken them prisoners, but they slew him then and there"

"A rover from the north, wooed and won a saxon maid with all her lands and towers"

In 924 A.D. Adam of Hilton gave the monastery of Hartlepool a pix or crucifix which weighed 25 ounces in silver, and caused his arms to be engraven on it, viz arg. Two bars az. (Source; Carter"s "Honor Redivivus")

The first authentic written evidence of the Hilton family is in 1157 A.D., on an agreement between Romanus de Hilton and Absolom, Prior of Durham, that Romanus should have an officiating chaplain in his chapel of Hilton, adjoining Hilton Castle. The same Romanus held three knights fees "in ancient feoffment", which suggests he was by no means first in the line, and there had been many generations of Hiltons before him.

In 1180 Alexander de Hilton is expressly called a "Baron of the Bishopric of Durham" and as such is witness to a deed between Bishop Pudsey and Hugh de Kibblesworth in 1180. An MS in the British Museum states that Alexander and his wife were benefactors of St Cuthbert's shrine at Durham.

EARLY FAMILY HISTORY

The following letter, printed in Randall's MS and found in the possession of the last Baron John of Hilton, dated January 14, 1740, outlines the early history of the family;

"There are now some papers before me relating to the antiquity of your family, the genealogy of your ancestors, and their transactions in peace and war, The interest which I conceive I have in my native country, would not suffer me to forego the opportunity of being now in town to aquaint you with what I met within them. You may have records more large and authentic in Hilton Castle, but in case you should not, I thought it not improper that I should send you a short abstract of which, upon perusal of these papers, appears to belong to you. To wit-
that 300 years before the Conquest, in the reign of Athelstane, the family of Hiltons were settled in England, as appears by the inscription at Hartlepool.
that upon the coming over of the Conquerer, Launcelot de Hilton and his two sons joined him and espoused his cause.
that Launcelot was soon after slain at Faversham, in Kent.
That to his eldest son Henry the king gave a large tract of land on the banks of the river Were (Wear), not far from Wiranmouth (Wearmouth), as Bede calls it, as a reward for his own and his son's valour.
- that Henry Hilton built Hilton Castle in 1072 A.D. He was one of the four deputies who treated the king concerning the four northern counties, and in the service of that prince was soon after killed in Normandy
that in the reign of King Edward III, John Hilton, who sent four of his sons to the wars of France, under the Black Prince, was first created Baron of Hilton Castle for his defence of it against the invasion of the Scots.
that this peerage continued in the family for seven generations until it was forfeited on account of some unguarded words, of which the Bishop of Durham gave information to the court, which William the seventh, the last baron, spoke against the queen and her favorite De la Poole.
that on the death of the Baron, which was thought to be violent, the court gave the estate to the informing prelate, who held it for some time to the utter exclusion of the rightful heir.
that in the process of time Launcelot, grandson of the aforesaid William, was restored to his castle and part of his estate; no more indeed than the Bishop thought fit to allow him under this hard condition, viz., that his heirs should forever hold the moiety that was given them under certain conditions and services to the See of Durham, and have the title of Baron annexed to their inheritance, but to be Barons of the Bishopric only; and this sir, is the condition under which I suppose it has continued ever since.

This is an historical sketch of what I have gathered from these papers, but I must not forget to observe to you further-
that in your pedigree I met with several names remarkable for their learning and piety, but almost innumerably renowned for their valour and martial deeds. The truth is sir, that war seemed to have been the genius and pleasure and recreation of your ancestors. Nor do I know of any family that has been so lavish of its blood in its country's cause as yours. For ever since the Conquest I have remarked of the Hiltons, one as I have said was slain at Faversham, one in Normandy, one at Metz in France, three in the Holy wars under King Richard I, one in the same wars under King Edward I, three at the battle of Bordeaux under the Black Prince, one at Agincourt, two at Berwick against the Scots, two at the Battle of St Albans, five at Market Bosworth, four at Flodden, besides more that my papers do not extend to.
I am, sir, &c., &c.,

(Source; A Short history of the Castle, Family and Estates of the Hiltons of Hilton Castle - Rev. William Proctor Swaby M.A. (Chaplain of Hilton Chapel 1884)

The names of the Barons of Hilton (Hylton), appear from time to time as witnesses on various charters, Deeds, and Agreements, together with other surviving documents connected with the County of Durham and the town of Sunderland. (Monkwearmouth is now part of the City of Sunderland).

MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

The Hilton family were always active in affairs of state. One Robert Hilton, became a member of the first English Parliament and was the political representative for the County of Durham in 1239 A.D. during the reign of King Edward I. Another family member, Alexander Hilton, attended Parliament during the reign of King Edward III.

In 1534, Sir Thomas Hilton was one of the leaders of the religious uprising known as the Pilgrimage of Grace. Sir Thomas was appointed Governor of Tynemouth Castle during the reign of Queen Mary I.

In 1569, William Hilton supported Queen Elizabeth I during the Rising of the North in support of Mary Queen of Scots. He was knighted by the Earl of Sussex at Carlisle on August 28th 1570. He lent the queen £50 on her privy seal. Sir William died in 1600.

His son Thomas Hilton married Anne Bowes, daughter of Sir George Bowes (an ancestor of the current Queen Mother) and they had seven sons; Henry, Robert, John, George, Matthew, Francis and William and two daughters; Jane and Mary. Thomas Hilton died during the lifetime of his father, and the estate was inherited by Henry Hilton, who became Baron of Hilton in 1600 A.D.

WILL OF A "MADMAN?"

Henry Hilton, was only 13 years of age when he inherited the Hilton estate, and was left in ward to Queen Elizabeth I, and by indenture between the Queen and Thomas Marbery, it was agreed that he should bring the boy to the Bishop of Carlisle, to be reviewed and talked with, "that his manners, education, and profiting in learning may be understood and perceived, upon payne and forfeiture of the said warde (the Hilton Estate)"

(Under feudal laws of the time, the Queen had rights to the feudal dues of the Estate as feudal overlord. The most important of these was the right to enjoy guardianship or "Wardship" of those of her tenants who died leaving heirs under age, and to arrange marriages of their female heirs. Either the estates of those in wardship could be managed direct, and the profits collected on the Queen's behalf, or the wardship, including the right to manage the property, could be sold for a lump sum)

As Carlisle is on the opposite side of the country to Hylton Castle at Monkwearmouth, Henry Hilton will have spent most of his formative early years separated from his direct family and under the influence of Thomas Marbery and the Bishop of Carlisle.

He married Mary, daughter of Sir Richard Wortley from whom he was separated nearly 30 years He was of most melancholy habits, and lived much alone, first at Billinghurst in Kent, and then at Michel Grove in Sussex (scandal affirmed that he lived in too close intimacy with Lady Shelley). He died in 1640 and by a will "such as a madman only could make" he alienated the greater part of the property and ruined his family. He left the entire estate to the Mayor and Corporation of London for 99 years with various conditions which bankrupted the estate. He also stipulated that at the end of 99 years his estate shall go to the heir-at-law, providing "he does not claim remote issue from the testator's body". He also stated that he wanted to be buried in St Paul's cathedral under a "faire tombe".

Henry, was obviously worried someone might lay claim to the estate. He states in his will;

"Yt If anie p'son shall p'tend to be a child of my body begotten, w'ch I hope noe body will be so impudent and shameless, I hearby, calling God and man to witness, yt I have no child living of my body begotten, and if any such person shall p'tend so to be, I hearby declare he or she so doing to be an imposture, and I hope noe body will undertake to doe such a shameless, dishonest and impudent act and he or she soe declaring to be my child, I doe hereby utterly rnounce and disclaim ym"

(actual spelling)

His wife was not named in the will, and Lady Shelley was the sole executor -he didn't get buried in St Paul's cathederal!

Throughout the centuries the Hilton family intermarried within families of their own class structure. Among the more powerful names allied to Hilton are the Bowes ; Heron; Percy (Dukes of Northumberland), Neville (once the most powerful family in the north of England); Vesci, Grey, Eure, Washington (ancestors of George Washington, First President of the United States) Felton and Surtees. Most of these families are recorded with their coats of arms inscribed on the walls of Hilton Castle.

Copyright 1st Jan 2000 A.D. - Eric William Lamberton. All rights reserved.

John married Charity Lee about 1809. Charity was born about 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ansil married Mary Ann Greer about 1836. Mary (daughter of William Greer and Mary Beasley) was born about 1816 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ansel married Nancy Catherine Grindstaff about 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of Andrew Jackson "A.J." Grindstaff and Malinda Pritchett) was born in Oct 1846 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL He was a School Master, a Baptist Minister, and a Circuit Judge. He went by the nicknames of Judge and Doc. Had three other children who died young. At least two were boys.

William married Helen Loucenda White about 1885 in Montague County, , , Texas. Helen was born on 8 Jun 1865 in Texas, , , ; died on 4 Aug 1947 in Poinsett County, , , Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GARRISON, Alice
“Elizabethton Star,” Tuesday, August 17, 1948

ALICE GARRISON
Mrs. Alice Garrison, 84, died at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. Fred Donnelly of Elizabethton, Route 1, yesterday at 2:45 p.m. after a long illness. Mrs. Garrison was the widow of the late John Garrison. She was a member of the Valley Forge Christ Church, and had been a member for the past 58 years. She was one of the oldest members of the community.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. W. R. Meredith, Mrs. C. E. Treadway, Mrs. S. S. Williams, Mrs. D. B. Vanhuss; two sons, Carl and Kell Garrison, all of Elizabethton, Route 1; four brothers, Blaine and W. A. Chambers of G St. extension, D. M. Chambers, of Johnson City; thirty five grandchildren; thirty seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Valley Forge Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. with the Rev. J. J. Musick pastor of the church in charge, assisted by Rev. E. A. Hoffman and Rev. Fred Smith. Burial will be made in the Smith Cemetery.
Music will be furnished by the church choir.
Active pallbearers the nephews, Claude Meredith, Mack Hathaway, Hugh Chambers, Ray Chambers, D. M. Chambers, Jr., Monroe Stevens, John Humphrey, and Dan Grindstaff.
Flower bearers, the nieces, and Mrs. Pearl Simerly, Tom Hampton, Joe Williams, Clint Williams, Clate Williams, Carl Williams, Dave Chambers, Jake Roe, Howard Ellis, William Holtsclaw, J. J. Musick, Edd Jenkins, N. T. Hyder, John Meredith, George Blevins, Clyde Nave, Joe Heaton, Henry Russell, Luther Willis, Ben Treadway, Dessie Trivett, Arthur Treadway, Miss Ruth Slemp, Hazel Ellis, Ruth Thomas, Laura Grindstaff, Mrs. Estel Hyder, and Hugh Jenkins.
The body will be removed to the church at 2 p.m. to lie in state until time for the services.
Roy Hathaway Funeral Home is in charge.
The body will be returned to the home of her daughter Mrs. W. R. Meredith Route 1, this afternoon at 4 p.m.

Mary married John Clingman Garrison on 23 Dec 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of James L. Garrison and Hannah Culbert) was born in Jul 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1906 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL Wedding vows were taken while sitting on a buckboard wagon in front of the preacher's house. He died from injuries when a tractor turned over on him in a farming accident.

James married Mamie Virgil Fitzgerald on 25 Dec 1915. Mamie was born on 26 Feb 1897 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 21 Feb 1993 in El Sobrante, , , California; was buried on 27 Feb 1993 in Willis Cemetery, , Harrisburg, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL Died during Gallbladder surgery 5/3/1944

Lydia married Richard Lee Bratcher on 19 Jan 1912 in Dyer County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of William Jeff Bratcher and Sarah Caroline Burns) was born on 22 Oct 1889 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 23 Nov 1950; was buried in Willis Cemetery, , Harrisburg, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harvey West. Harvey died about 1957 in Bay Village Cemetery, , , Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hassie married Robert Eddie Presley on 8 Aug 1921 in Poinsett County, , , Arkansas. Robert was born on 2 Mar 1901 in Panola County, , , Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL Married Mr. Merryman and then Joe Hinsley. She had no children.

Minnie married William Robert Meredith on 7 Sep 1899 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. William was born on 30 Nov 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Nov 1965. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GARRISON, William C.
"Elizabethton Star," Thursday, January 24, 1935
W. C. GARRISON DIES AT HOME
William Cling Garrison, aged 50, died at his home in the Lilly Addition Wednesday night at 6 o'clock, after a prolonged illness. He was a member of the Christian Church at Valley Forge for 40 years, during which time he has been a faithful worker.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. W. C. Garrison and six children, Ina, Roy, Ernest, Clarence, Robert and Gale Garrison. Four sisters, Mrs. W. R. Meredith, Mrs. C. R. Treadway, Mrs. Grown Vanhuss, Mrs. S. S. Williams; and two brothers, Carl and Gale Garrison, also his mother, Mrs. Alice Garrison.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at the Christian Church, Valley Forge, at three o'clock, with the Rev. P. P. Williams officiating. Interment was in the Smith Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Ed Jenkins, John Merritt, N. T. Williams, W. C. Williams, W. L. Hendrick, and James Treadway.
Flower bearers: Miss Lillie Hendrick, Miss Hazel Jones, Miss Hattie Grindstaff, Mrs. Charles Dunn, Mrs. Edith Cole, Miss Florence Vanhuss, Mrs. Fred Donnelly, Miss Grace Treadway, Mrs. D. M. Chambers, and Mrs. W. C. Williams.

William married Bessie L. Headrick on 1 Jan 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bessie was born about 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 May 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Smith Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelly married Emma L. Ellis on 30 Oct 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma (daughter of William Rhea Ellis and Mary "Mollie" Treadway) was born in Nov 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Caleb Emert "C. E." Treadway on 5 Sep 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Caleb (son of Jacob Brownlow Treadway and Catherine Collins) was born on 12 Aug 1886 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Samuel Sutton Williams on 15 Aug 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of William L. Williams and Mollie (Williams)) was born about 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carl married Alida Mae Rash on 26 Nov 1925. Alida (daughter of Finley H. Rash and Sarah E. "Sally" Duckworth) was born on 2 Mar 1906 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Apr 2000 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eliza married Daniel Brown Van Huss on 25 Jan 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daniel (son of John Frank Van Huss and Laura Ann Treadway) was born about 1896; died on 2 Apr 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL Died from Lymphoma (Cancer of the blood). He served in the Army during the Korean war. He and Margaret were married in a Methodist ceremony.

Rubin married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FSB_EXTERNAL Died when she was about 3 years old.

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FSB_EXTERNAL She died when she was about one year old.

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FSB_EXTERNAL She was shot and blinded.

Family/Spouse: Lee Elijah Brandenburg. Lee was born on 5 Feb 1939; died in Torrance County, , , New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James Worrell. James was born on 6 Sep 1896. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Unknown GEDCOM info: Hershel West Rt. 5 Box 235 Lafayette, Tennessee 37083

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Unknown GEDCOM info: L. W. West 410 Painter Street Rio Dell, California 95562

FSB_EXTERNAL three kids

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earnest married Winnie Gladys Bowers on 27 Dec 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Winnie (daughter of Stephen Fuson Bowers and Gearthie (Bowers)) was born about 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Alta Kathleen Davis about 1929 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alta was born on 25 May 1911 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 5 Nov 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Laura Robinson on 22 Apr 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Laura (daughter of John Tipton Robinson and Martha Jane "Mattie" DeLoach) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earnest married Ruth Naomi Ensor on 3 Sep 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ruth (daughter of Robert "Bob" Ensor and Jessaline "Jessie" White) was born on 24 Jun 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON -- Clarence Earl Garrison, 78, 1628 Central Ave., died Saturday, Aug. 26, 1995, at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was a Carter County native and a son of the late W.C. and Bessie Headrick Garrison.
Mr. Garrison was a former employee of Elizabethton Steam Laundry and Freeman Taylor Laundry. He retired from Tennessee Chair Co.
He was a member of east Side Christian Church.
Mr. Garrison was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Violet Garrison; one stepdaughter, Evelyn Richardson, Elizabethton; one brother, Cale Garrison, Elizabethton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson, Brandon Derr, Elizabeththon; and several nieces and nephews.

Family/Spouse: Violet Eugenia McLaughlin. Violet (daughter of Samuel Eugene McLaughlin and Rachel Elizabeth Linville) was born on 15 Nov 1925 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Mar 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Oscar Cale Garrison, 87, 115 Meredith Drive, Elizabethton, died at his residence Wednesday morning, May 10, 2006.

A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Cling and Bessie Headrick Garrison. Mr. Garrison was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church and a former Elder for forty years.

Mr. Garrison was retired from Univac. He was a Air Force Veteran of World War II, an avid fisherman and loved to work in his garden. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife of fifty six years, Pauline Oliver Garrison; Several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Clay Bailey and Mr. Jason Birchfield officiating. Graveside and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active Pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of Valley Forge Christian Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be his nieces and nephews and his church family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chapel prior to the service hour. Friends may also call at the residence at any time.

Oscar married Pauline Oliver about 1950 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Pauline (daughter of Dana E. "Denney" Oliver and Anna Nidiffer) was born about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Mar 2014 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Mary Alice Nave, 82, H Street, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005,
at Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a brief illness.

Mrs. Nave was a native of Carter County and the daughter of the late Sutton
and Lillie Garrison Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, C.A. Nave, a brother, Fred Williams, and two sisters,
Hazel Jones and Annie McInturff.

Mrs. Nave was a mother and homemaker. She had volunteered for 20 years as a
Pink Lady at Carter County Memorial Hospital and Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Faye Ella and Roy Freeman,
Oak Ridge, and Clara Mae Stanley, Elizabethton; a grandson, Justin Stanley,
Elizabethton; a step-granddaughter, Dianna Lynn Doughton, and a step-great-
granddaughter, Ashleigh Pratt, both of Portland, Ore. Several nieces and
nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nave will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28,
in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Rev. C. Mack Turner
officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 9 a.m.
Friday, July 29, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at the
cemetery at 8:55 a.m. Friday. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday or at the residence, 313 West H Street,
Elizabethton, at anytime. Special thanks to the staffs of Adventa Hospice,
Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Pine Ridge Nursing Home and Dr. Robert Walter's
office.

Mary married C.A. Nave about 1945. C.A. was born about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1995 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JONESBOROUGH - C. F. (Gary) Garrison, 92, of Jonesborough, died Friday, April 19, 2019, after an extended illness.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Olene Sheffield Garrison; his devoted children Stephen Garrison (Linda) of Conyers, Georgia; Karen Ann Heaton of Johnson City; and Carl Garrison (Debora) of Seattle, Washington. He was especially close to and will be missed by his brothers Ray Garrison (Susan)

of Kingsport and Clyde Garrison (Joyce Dean) of Johnson City. He was also treasured by his seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his two sisters, Joyce Broome and Marie Matherly, and son-in-law Patrick Heaton.

C.F. was born on November 12, 1926, in the Valley Forge community of Elizabethton, Tennessee, to Carl and Alida Garrison and was a graduate of Hampton High School. He also graduated from East Tennessee State College with a degree in technical engineering and mathematics.

During World War II, C.F. served as an instructor for the U.S. Army at Ft. Benning, Georgia. After his military service, he married Olene Sheffield of Paragould, Arkansas, on June 6, 1951. C.F. was a math teacher at Elizabethton High School and also taught high school math in Augusta, Georgia. He was later employed by General Electric in Cincinnati, Ohio, before moving back to East Tennessee where he worked at Magnavox and then at Nuclear Fuel Services. Later, he also worked as a general contractor and a realtor.

C.F. was happiest when he was with his family and his brothers, at church, or when he was meeting new people. He never knew a stranger and always had a smile and time to tell stories and learn about those he met. He delighted in being in his woodworking shop planning projects and swapping stories with his two brothers who dubbed themselves "The 3 Gs." He also loved family gatherings, especially coordinating family reunions and carrying on the apple butter-making family tradition started by his parents. His eldest grandson Jeremy Garrison and wife Amanda continue to carry on that tradition today.

C.F. was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church and during his life served as elder and deacon in various churches of which he was a member. He was always involved in church activities and particularly wanted to help nearby churches who were struggling with membership numbers or needed help building programs. He would help with any needs he could fulfill.

Carl married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Marie G. Matherly, age 87, of Elizabethton, changed her address on Monday, March 27, 2017, she was born to Alida Mae Rash and Carl Fletcher Garrison on October 27, 1929. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Howard D. Matherly; a sister, Betty Joyce Broome; and a great nephew, Austin James Frazier.

Marie attended ETSU for 2 years and was a graduate of Steed College. She worked at North American Rayon Corporation and after 31 years of service, she retired in 1994 as the Purchasing Coordinator. She was a member of the West Side Christian Church, having been active in the Lydia Circle, Homebuilders Sunday School Class and other activities of the church.

Left to cherish her memory include three brothers and their wives: Clyde and Joyce Dean Garrison, C.F. and Olene Garrison, and Ray and Sue Garrison; a brother-in-law, Carroll Broome; four nieces: Jama Marie Frazier, Karen Heaton, Deborah Lowery and Teresa Sands; and three nephews: Eric Garrison, Carl F. Garrison and Stephen Garrison.

A service to honor the life of Marie G. Matherly will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Dr. Greg Key, officiating. Music will be provided by the West Side Christian Church Choir. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Elders and Deacons of the West Side Christian Church. Honorary pallbearers will be brothers: Clyde, Ray, and C.F. Garrison, brother-in-law, Carroll Broome, nephews: Eric, Steve and Carl F. Garrison; Jim Frazier, Pat Heaton, Stan Sands, friends and co-workers of North American Rayon Corporations and all the friends she cherished.

Marie married Howard David Matherly about 1948. Howard (son of Bowman C. Matherly and Eula Lee Beamer) was born on 23 Oct 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jan 2017 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Joyce Broome, 73, of Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at her residence, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Joyce was born in Valley Forge on January 13, 1940, to the late Carl and Alida Rash Garrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Austin James Frazier; and a step son, Brian Broome. Mrs. Broome was a retired Registered Nurse Practitioner from the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Joyce was a very special and caring person that touched the lives of so many people. She loved to sew, cook and have dinners with her family and friends. She was very active in her church. She never stopped being the nurse practitioner that she was and always cared for those around her in their time of need. She was a very special mother and a very special friend to those around her. She was truly an Angel. The Lord called her home after an illness from which she could not recover; her love and devotion to her family and friends will leave lasting memories for everyone she touched. A special thank you goes out to all of the family and friends that helped her in her time of need. Survivors include her husband of twenty nine years, Carroll Broome, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jama & Jim Frazier, Elizabethton; one step daughter, Linda Crowe, Elizabethton; one sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Howard Matherly, Elizabethton; three brothers and their wives, Clyde and Joyce Dean Garrison, Johnson City, Ray and Sue Garrison, Kingsport, and C.F. and Olene Garrison, Jonesborough; and several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, "Millie." The celebration of life service for Mrs. Broome will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 25, 2013, in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ray Amos officiating. Music will be under the direction of First United Methodist Church Music Department. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday; or at the residence at anytime. The graveside and interment service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Charles Dugger, Carl Gilbert, Tony Hughes, Gayle Hood, Rick Broome and Kelley Geagley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of First United Methodist Church, her nieces and nephews and her many friends. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Saturday, to go in procession.

Betty married Carroll L. Broome about 1954. Carroll (son of Horace Arnold Broome, Sr. and Cora Lee Nave) was born on 3 Oct 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 2018 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Laura Florence VanHuss Blevins, age 91, of Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in the Appalachian Christian Village.

Mrs. Blevins was a native of Carter County who had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Brown VanHuss and Eliza Garrison VanHuss. In addition to her parents, her husband, James W. Blevins; three brothers, Ford VanHuss, John VanHuss Sr. and Haskiel VanHuss; one sister, Mary Bell VanHuss; two nephews, John VanHuss Jr. and Glen Doherty; one niece, Gail Marion Wilson; also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Blevins retired from Thomas Industries. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnson City, where she was a member of the Mr. And Mrs. Class.

Survivors include: one daughter, Peggy Jean Tester, of Johnson City; two sisters, Margaret Doherty, of Roanoke, Virginia, and Hazel Marion, of Elizabethton; two brothers, Dick VanHuss and wife, Martha, and Harold VanHuss, both of Elizabethton; one grandson, Jerry Tester, of Johnson City; one great granddaughter, Rebecca Tester, of Chattanooga; one great great grandson, Zachary, of Chattanooga; two sister-in-laws, Louise Downs, of Johnson City, and Helen VanHuss of Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Mrs. Laura Florence VanHuss Blevins will be conducted at 2 PM Saturday, May 7, 2011, in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Steve Hill, Minister, will officiate.

The graveside committal service will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jeff VanHuss, Danny Doherty, Walter VanHuss, Blair Campbell, Ronald Tester and Matt Campbell.

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Helen married Jack Johansen about 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert married Jennie Miller on 4 Nov 1957 in Tjuana, , , Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAY — Martha "Ann" Butner, 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2016. She departed this life from the Life Care Center of Gray.
Mrs. Butner was born July 16, 1939 in the Siam community of Carter County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Earnest and Gladys Bowers Meredith. She had lived in the Gray area for around 40 years.
Martha Ann Butner was a member of Crossroads Christian Church and the Bereans Sunday School Class in Gray. She was also a member of the Johnson City Community Center and a former member of Elizabethton First Christian Church.
Martha graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1957. She married Richard Butner on June 13, 1970 and was a homemaker who lovingly cared for her family.
In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by sister, Shirley Jane Meredith, and brother, J. Meredith.
Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Richard Butner; daughter, Rachel Renee Butner Golden and husband, Mike; niece, Sara Bowers; and nephews, David Meridith and Robin Meridith.
The family received friends on Monday, August 8, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Crossroads Christian Church in Gray. A Celebration of Life immediately followed with Pastor Clint Andrews officiating.

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Doris married Elwood Allen Arnold on 30 Dec 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Elwood (son of Eddie William B. Arnold and Eliza Ruth Pleasant) was born on 29 Jul 1931 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Jun 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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GRAY - Laura Elaine Spears, 53, passed away at her home in Gray, Tennessee, with her loved ones by her side on Wednesday afternoon, March 4, 2020.

Laura was born on February 16, 1967, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to her father, Harold VanHuss, and her mother, the late Norma Sue Fritz VanHuss.

Laura was a native of Gray, Tennessee, and she lived there all her life. She was a Baptist and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Gray, Tennessee.

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In addition to her father those left to cherish Laura’s memory are her loving husband Randy Spears; four daughters, Patricia Byrd, Cameron VanHuss, Stephanie VanHuss, and Ashley Harrell & husband Aaron; two sons, David Tucker and Davey Spears and wife Anabelle; five grandchildren, Kaylyn, Nicole, Anneliese, Alaina, and Khloe.

The Receiving of Friends and Family is scheduled at Snyder’s Memorial Gardens on Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A Memorial Service to honor Laura’s life will follow the Receiving service and will begin at 3:00 PM, officiating the service will be David Spears.

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