The Way family begins with James A. Way (1812) who marries in Blount County, TN. His family then moves to Putnam, Jackson County, TN. His daughter marries and moves to Missouri and Northeast Arkansas. In a later census James Way claims that his father was born in Ireland. I have read someplace that it was fairly common for someone of Indian Ancestry to claim that they were from Ireland. (Somehow this helped to get a job, with the railroad for example.)
I've contacted other Way families from this area that too married into the same families as ours. We have not been able to tie the two families together. It is very interesting that even the naming of children is almost identical. Their Way line is much more documented than mine, but only go back about as far as mine. Of note, they show no Indian Heritage.
We do not have much on James Way. He was married in TN and census records show that he was born in TN. What is exciting is that in the 1880 Census his mother is listed as being born in VA and his father born in Ireland.
James Way
It would be most pleasing to find his parents and an early record of his voyage to America. James Way's daughter Matilda married William Allen and moved from TN to KY to MO to AR. I have not found where in KY they moved. I believe that they may be near other Way or Allen families during their stay in KY. I am sure they were with Allen kindred in MO, but have not expanded my research into those census records.
New Information: Now believe that William and Matilda were in Barren County, KY some time between 1880 and 1890. 2/17/2001.
First Generation
1. Jas. A. "Jim"1 WAY* was born 1812.
He* married Susan DANLEY* in Blount County, TN, November 6, 1830. Susan* was born in TN 1813. Story told by Rosa Bell (Allen) Owen to daughter Bernice (Owen) Clayton. Her mother was Matilda Frances Way and her grandfather was Jim Way.
From Simple Book Blount County, TN. Marriages
1795-1865 Page 193 List of marriage of James Way etux Susan Danley (Dauley) date celebrated November 6, 1830. By A.C. Renfro J.P
1830 marriage in Blount County, TN.
1840 census index: James Way Blount County, TN record 104. 1850 -can't find in TN.
1860 census index: J. A. Way age 48 Putnam County, TN. 167-62
Susan 47, with children.
1860 census index: A.J. Way age 21 Putnam County, TN. 156-56
Sarah J. age 23 and child.
1860 census index: Ady Way age 30 Jackson County, TN. 118-259
m. Mary, children Parthena, Rinda, Seana. 1860 census Indies: Andrew Way age 28 Jackson County.
123-262
m. Polly, children Parlisha, Dosianda, Sidney.
1870 census index: James Way age 58 Putnam County, TN. 177 1870 census index:
Andrew Way age Putnam County, TN 178
1880 census index: Jas. A. Way age 68 Putnam County, TN 181
This census has his dad from Ireland and mother
from VA. He is with his wife and his children have
moved away.
Speculation: Susan Danley's father is Hezekiah Danley based on 1830 census index of Blount County, TN. Record # 313.
Speculation: That this Andrew Way is brother of James Way. 1870 census index: Andrew Way age 44 Putnam County, TN. 178
CIVIL WAR
ABOUT THE 17TH TENNESSEE INFANTRY REGIMENT
The 17th Tennessee Infantry was mustered into Confederate service on August 15, 1861 at Big Creek, Campbell County, TN. The regiment was then placed under the command of Brigadier General Felix K. ZOLLICOFFER, and participated in an engagement at Rock Castle, Kentucky (Camp Wildcat) on October 21, 1861, where it suffered 45 causalities. On January 20, 1862 the regiment was engaged in action at Fishing Creek near Mill Springs, Kentucky. In this battle the regiment suffered 46 casualties and Brigadier General ZOLLICOFFER was killed. The next action the regiment saw was during General Bragg's invasion of Kentucky in 1862. During this campaign the regiment was present at the capture of Munfordville and at the battle of Perryville (Oct. 8, 1862 - 24 casualties).
The regiment was placed in General Patrick R. CLEBURNE'S Division during the battle at Murfreesboro (Dec. 31, 1862), where the regiment listed 246 causalities out of 598 men engaged. Following the Tullahoma campaign, the regiment was heavily engaged at the Battle of Chickamauga (Sept. 19 & 20, 1863) and suffered 130 causalities out of 249 men engaged.
The regiment then severed its connection with the Army of Tennessee and served under Lt. General James LONGSTREET during campaigns against Knoxville and East Tennessee in the Fall and Winter of 1863/64. The regiment was then transferred to the Army of Northern Virginia in the spring of 1864. In Viriginia, the regiment was involved in many battles, including Drewry's Bluff (May 15, 1864 - 68 casualties out of 319 engaged), Petersburg (June 17, 1864 - 70 men captured), and Hatcher's Run (Feb. 2, 1865). The regiment was surrendered by LEE at Appomattox Courthouse with approximately 70 men remaining from the over 1000 men who served.
WAY, Andrew J., Pvt., Co. K, Enlisted June 9, 1861. AWOL June 4, 1863.
WAY, James A., Pvt., Co. K, Enlisted June 29, 1861. Discharged June 1862.
WAY, William A., Pvt., Co. K, Enlisted Aug. 31, 1861. Captured at Allen Co. KY May 15, 1861. Resides in Allen Co. KY. Joined service Oct. 3, 1861. Discharged July 27, 1862. Lived in Putnam Co. TN, moved to Allen Co. KY on fear of being conscripted. Claims to be Union man. Released upon taking Oath of Allegiance and forwarded to Louisville and Camp Chase.
From Simple Book Tennesseans in the Civil War Part 2.
Also lists A. J. Way - Pvt. Company K, 17th Infantry.
Andrew Way - Pvt. Company I, 25th Infantry.
J. R. Way - Pvt. Company D, 2nd Infantry ( Walker's).
William A. Way - Pvt. Company I, 25th Infantry.
Jas. A. "Jim" WAY* and Susan DANLEY* had the following children:
+ 2 i. A. J.2 WAY was born 1839.
3 ii. Nancy WAY was born 1841.
4 iii. William A. WAY was born 1844.
5 iv. Mary WAY was born 1846.
6 v. Hezekiah WAY was born 1849.
7 vi. Susan WAY was born 1851.
+ 8 vii. Matilda Francis WAY* was born July 9, 1853 and died July 14, 1920.
Second Generation
2. A. J.2 WAY (Jas. A. "Jim"1 WAY*) was born 1839.
A. J. WAY and Sarah J. UNKNOWN had the following child:
9 i. Sarah E.3 WAY was born 1859.
8. Matilda Francis2 WAY* (Jas. A. "Jim"*1) was born in Putnam County, Cooksville, TN July 9, 1853.
She* married William Barten ALLEN* in Jackson County, TN, July 19, 1873. William* was born in TN Feb 18, 1849. He* was the son of Hugh Porter ALLEN* and Lucenda KING*. William* died July 12, 1930 in Jackson County, AR, at 81 years of age. His* body was interred July 13, 1930 in Between Swifton and Tuckerman, AR, Swifton Cemetery. From Death Certificate
William Barton Allen: Cause of death; thought to be Heart Trouble. age at death is 81 years, 4 months, 24 days. Informant is A. M. Obanion, of Tuckerman, AR.
Marriage information from LDS records - Film # 20334407.
1900 (?) County, AR - Soundex - Vol 21, E. D. 73, Sheet 6, Line 5. Spring R. Township.
William B. Allen b. Feb. 1849 in TN w. Matilda July 1856 in TN
d. Ada M. Nov. 1881 in KY
s. Charles M Jan. 1884 in KY
s. John Nov. 1887 in KY
d. Lillie Aug. 1890 in MO
d. Rosy B. Mar. 1894 in MO
Like to know where in KY William B. Allen went to in 1880/81 to 1889/90.
Matilda* died July 14, 1920 in Lawrence County, AR, Richwoods Township, at 67 years of age. Her* body was interred in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, AR, Mount Zion. Cause of death; Tuberculosis of bowels. Died at age 67 and 5 days. Informant at death is W. B. Allen of Walnut Ridge, AR.
Cookeville is located in Putnam County, TN. It was formed in 1845 from Jackson, Overton, Fentress, and White Counties.
Matilda Francis WAY* and William Barten ALLEN* had the following children:
10 i. Dan3 ALLEN.
+ 11 ii. Ada M. ALLEN was born July, 1881 and is deceased.
12 iii. Charlie M. ALLEN was born in Kentucky Jan., 1884.
13 iv. Johnnie ALLEN was born in Kentucky November, 1887.
+ 14 v. Emma "Lillie" ALLEN was born August, 1890.
+ 15 vi. Rosa Bell ALLEN* was born March 14, 1894 and died October 7, 1985.
Third Generation
11. Ada M.3 ALLEN (Matilda Francis2 WAY*, Jas. A. "Jim"*1) was born in Kentucky July, 1881. Her body was interred in Jackson County, AR.
Ada M. ALLEN and Unknown O'BANION had the following child:
16 i. Paul4 O'BANION.
14. Emma "Lillie"3 ALLEN (Matilda Francis2 WAY*, Jas. A. "Jim"*1) was born in MO August, 1890.
Emma "Lillie" ALLEN and Unknown CRIDER had the following child:
17 i. Christine4 CRIDER.
15. Rosa Bell3 ALLEN* (Matilda Francis2 WAY*, Jas. A. "Jim"*1) was born in Gainsville, Mo. Ozark County March 14, 1894.
She* married John Looney OWEN* in Randolph County, AR, August 31, 1919. John* was born in Raven Den Springs, AR. July 24, 1885. He* was the son of Jacob D. "Jake" OWEN* and Elizabeth "Betsy" McIlroy LOONEY*. His* body was interred in Memorial Park Cemetery Malden, MO. He* married Maude "Maudie" WHITE* 1906. John* died September 14, 1977 in Malden, Dunklin Co., MO, at 92 years of age. Personal Knowledge of daughter of John Looney Owen, LaVada Owen as told to John's grand daughter, Annis Gayle (Clayton) Jarrell. Malden, Mo. 1998.
Rosa* died October 7, 1985 in Malden, Dunklin Co., MO, at 91 years of age. Her* body was interred in Memorial Park Cemetery Malden, MO. Marriage License in hands of grand daughter, Annis Gayle (Clayton) Jarrell. Malden, Mo. 1998. They got the license August 29, 1919 and it showed they were residents of Walnut Ridge, Ark. County of Lawrence. John was 33 and Rosa Bell was 25. They were married in Randolph county, by T.B. Allison. It was witnessed by M.J. Owen, which they think was John's brother Manuel Jack Owen. The other witness was W. B. Allen, which would be Rosa's father, William Bart Allen.
Rosa Bell ALLEN* and John Looney OWEN* had the following children:
+ 18 i. Jewel Pauline4 OWEN.
+ 19 ii. Elmer Lavell OWEN was born August 15, 1920.
+ 20 iii. Hazel Bernice OWEN* was born August 10, 1922.
Rosa Bell ALLEN* and Unknown CRIDER* had the following child:
21 iv. Child CRIDER was born in Walnut Ridge, AR.. Child died in Walnut Ridge, AR. Personal Knowledge of Boyce and Barbara Clayton. Grandma, Rosa Bell when visiting us in Walnut Ridge, AR. had us take her to where she said her husband and baby were buried. The cemetery was all grown over and could not find the graves, but she knew about where they were buried. Visited in 1959 in Walnut Ridge, AR. Entered here in 1998 Colorado Springs, CO, by Barbara Clayton.
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