His Father: Job Loftis His Mother: Elvira Goodlett

Family Group Husband s Full Name Laban Loftis Sheet Date of: Day Month Year Town County State or Country Additional Info. Information Obtained From: Birth: About 1760 MD Loftis 1790 And the Descendants Death: 8 November 1850 TN Of Laban Loftis by Loftis Cemetery 200 yards up the creek from the Morrison s Creek Church of Christ in Jackson Co., TN Jimmie R. Loftis & Bobbie H Bryant Places of Residence: Settled in NE Greenville Co., SC, 1790 to Nov. 1816 they left by wagon train for Jackson Co., TN Gainesboro on Morrison s Creek (Pg. 36 & throughout Occupation: Farmer Religion: Military Record: the book) Other wives His Father: Job Loftis His Mother: Elvira Goodlett Wife s Full Maiden Name Elizabeth Holcombe Date of: Day Month Year Town County State or Country Additional Info. Birth: 1770 MD 1790 Compiler: Death: 29 December 1859 TN Audrey J. Lambert Morrison s Creek Cemetery, TN 39721 Timberlane Places of Residence: Sterling Heights, Occupation: Religion: Military Record: Michigan 48310 Other husbands: Date: July 14, 1999 Her Father: Her Mother: Sex: Children s Full Names: Date of: Day Month Year Town County State or Country Additional Info. M 1. John L. Loftis Birth: 7 October 1791 SC Full Name of Spouse: Death: April 1842/44 TN Ermilla Dill b. 1800/1805, SC d. 1880, TN Ermilla dau. of Archibald Dill Revolutionary War soldier. F 2. Name Unknown Birth: 1791 1800 SC Full Name of Spouse: Death: F 3. Polly Loftis Birth: Circa. 1798 SC Full Name of Spouse: Death: Thomas H. Smith M 4. William Loftis Birth: 7 May 1802 SC 3 April 1828 Jackson Co., TN Full Name of Spouse: Death: 16 February 1875 Jackson Co., TN Elizabeth Betsy Loveall b. 10 March 1802, TN d. 9 December 1874 Loftis Family Cemetery, Morrison Creek, Jackson Co., TN M 5. Lemuel Loftis Birth: 1806 SC Full Name of Spouse: Death: Martha Teel M 6. Thomas Jefferson Loftis Birth: 1808 SC Parents of Full Name of Spouse: Death: James Mattison Parlitha Gallion (Matt) Loftis.

CHILDREN CONTINUATION SHEET for FAMILY GROUP No. Husband s full name Laban Loftis Wife s full maiden name Elizabeth Holcombe Sex: Children s Full Names: Date of: Day Month Year Town County State or Country Additional Info. F 7. Elizabeth Loftis Birth: 1809 SC Chr nd Full Name of Spouse: Jesse Mansell Death: M 8. James Madison Birth: 13 February 1811 Tigerville, Greenville Co., SC Loftis Chr nd Full Name of Spouse: 22 March 1832 Jackson Co., TN Sarah Elvira Dowell b. 13 Feb. 1811 Death: 1902 TN d. 15 Feb., 1897 TN Jackson Co., TN M 9. Laban Loftis, Jr. Birth: 25 December 1813 SC Chr nd Full Name of Spouse: 22 December 1827 Sally "Sallie" Bean Addition Information: Death: Thomas Jefferson Loftis, ( b. 1808 SC, d. after 1860 but before 1870). Married Parlitha Pasty Gallion, (b. 1808 TN (According to Family Bible) d. 4 September 1884. Thomas Jefferson Loftis bought 15 acres from Thomas Davidson on 21 March 1833 (Book D, p. 479, Jackson Co., TN). Parlitha was still living in 1880 Census with Elijah and Sallie Loftis Haney in Dist. #9, Jackson Co., TN. Father of James Mattison (Matt) Loftis. James Mattison (Matt) Loftis, (b. 28 November 1843, d. 3 May 1930 buried Gainesville, MO. Married 14 August 1864, Thompkinsville, KY to Rebecca Minerva Loftis, (b. 5 January 1844, d. 11 January 1913 Gainesville, MO. James Mattison was called Whiskers Jim and Uncle Jim ; baptized in 1883; a minister. James married Rebecca Manervia Loftis. William Loftis, the 4th child of Laban and Elizabeth Loftis was b. 7 May 1801, SC. He d. 16 February 1875, Jackson Co., TN. He married 3 April 1828, Jackson Co., TN to Elizabeth Besty Loveall, b. 10 March 1802, TN, d. 9 December 1874. Daughter of David Loveall. Both are buried in the Loftis Family Cemetery on Morrisons Creek, Jackson Co., TN. William Loftis was granted 21 acres of land adjoining David Loveall s on Blackburns Fork on 16 July 1840. He also owned 100 acres on Blackburns Fork, jointly with Roland C. Dill (brother of Ermilla Millie Dill, wife of John L. Loftis, brother to William). Father of Rebecca Manervia Loftis. Rebecca Manervia Loftis, (b. 5 January 1844, Jackson Co., TN. D. 11 January 1913 Caney, MO. Daughter of William Loftis, (b. 1801, SC) and Besty Loveall, (b. 1802, TN). She married 14 August 1864, Thomkinsville, KY, to James Madison (Mattison) (Matt) Loftis, (b. 28 November 1843, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN, d. 3 May 1930, Caney, MO). Both are buried in the Smith Chapel Cemetery in Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Loftis and Parlitha Gallion? (Note: William Loftis and Thomas Jefferson Loftis were brothers). James Madison Loftis was Baptized 15 March 1883 and became a Church of Christ Preacher on 14 September 1884. In 1874 he and Rebecca moved from Jackson Co., TN to Ozark Co., MO, settling in the Caney, MO area. Issue: According to Cousin Wilean D Angelo, James Madison was always called Grandpa Whiskers. William Ellison Loftis, (b. 17 June 1871, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. D. 18 February 1950, Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO. Married (1 st ) 1 December 1890 Romance, MO, to Rebecca Ann Cockrum, (b. 13 April 1876, d. 1 April 1897, Ozark Co., MO, giving birth to a set of twins. She was the daughter of John Thomas Cockrum, (b. 8 January 1849, Raleigh, NC, d. 29 March 1929, Gainesville, Mo) and Elizabeth Jane Luna, (b. 8 January 1848, d. 2 march 1921, Gainesville, MO). William and Rebecca are buried in smith chapel cemetery, Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO. They had 3 children. William Ellison married (2nd) 5 March 1905, Gainesville, Ozark Co., MO to Mary Elva High, (b. 16 September 1885, Jackson Co., TN, d. 14 November 1961, Medford, OR and daughter of John Isham High, (d. 3 February 1929) and Frances Allen, (d. 25 March 1925). Issue 4. William Ellison played the fiddle and the music was always beautiful.

CHILDREN CONTINUATION SHEET for FAMILY GROUP No. Husband s full name Laban Loftis Wife s full maiden name Elizabeth Holcombe William Loftis, the 4 th child of Laban and Elizabeth Loftis. He was b. 1/7 May 1801 Greenville Co., S.C. d. 16 February 1875 Jackson Co., TN. Married 3 April 1828 Jackson Co., TN to Elizabeth (Betsy) Loveall b. 10 March 1802 Jackson Co., TN d. 9 December 1874 Jackson Co., TN. Daughter of David Loveall. Both buried in Loftis Cemetery, Morrisons Creek, Jackson Co., TN. James Madison (Matt) Loftis b. 28 November 1843 Jackson Co., TN d. 3 May 1930 Caney, MO. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Loftis and Parlitha Gallion. And Rebecca Manervia Loftis b. 5 January 1844 Jackson Co., TN d. 11 January 1913 Caney, MO. She was the daughter of William Loftis and Betsy Loveall. They were married 14 August 1864. Both buried in Smith Chapel Cemetery, Ozark Co., MO. Left to Right; Dovey (Dovie) Loftis b. 17 August 1878, MO. d. 2 December 1967, MO. Married Lee Ander High (Brother to William Ellison Loftis married to Mary Elva High Loftis). Opal High (Daughter of Dovey who lived in Medford, OR). James Madison (Matt) Loftis b. 28 November 1843 Jackson Co., TN d. 3 May 1930 Caney, MO. He was son of Thomas Jefferson Loftis & Parlitha Gallion. Laborn (Laban) Loftis Jr., 9 th child of Laban and Elizabeth Loftis. He was b. 25 December 1813 Greenville Co., SC d. 15 May 1882 Jackson Co., TN. Married 22 December 1827 to Sally Bean b. 2 July 1803 or 7 July 1813 d. 9 February 1890 Jackson Co., TN. Both buried in Minor Cemetery, Hurricane Community, Jackson Co., TN.

CHILDREN CONTINUATION SHEET for FAMILY GROUP No. Husband s full name Laban Loftis Wife s full maiden name Elizabeth Holcombe Sons of James Madison (Matt) Loftis & Rebecca Manervia Loftis. Left to right: George Oliver Loftis (on guitar), Ewing Edgar Loftis (on banjo), and William Ellison Loftis (on fiddle). William Ellison Loftis (b. 17 June 1871 Jackson Co., TN). (d. 18 February 1950 Ozark Co., MO). Married twice. (1 st to Rebecca Ann Cockrum. (2 nd to Mary High.) He played the fiddle. Dovey Angeline Loftis (b. 17 August 1878, MO) (d. 2 December 1967, MO) Married 9 November 1913 to Lee Ander High. She was the daughter of James Madison (Matt) Loftis.

CHILDREN CONTINUATION SHEET for FAMILY GROUP No. Husband s full name Laban Loftis Wife s full maiden name Elizabeth Holcombe FAMILY OF JAMES MADISON (Matt) LOFTIS AND REBECCA MANERVIA LOFTIS Seated, L to R: William Ellison Loftis, James Madison (Mattison) (Matt) Loftis (he was the son of Thomas Jefferson Loftis and Parlitha Gallion), Rebecca Manervia Loftis, (she was the daughter of William Loftis and Betsy Loveall. Standing, L to R: Mary Elva High Loftis, (married to William Ellison Loftis, George Oliver Loftis, (he never married, but lived with brother William), Effie May ( Effa May) Loftis, (b. 22/23 September 1886, Gainesville, MO, d. 5 September 1960/65 Oregon. Married Ulysses Grant Haynes on 23 April 1908, Ewing Edgar Loftis, (b. 10 March 1881, MO, d. 7 June 1946, MO, married Lee Ander High, brother to William Ellison Loftis.

John Preston Loftis, born 1 January 1829 (1827 on tombstone) Jackson County, TN died 29 January 1908, Roger, Bell Co., TX and buried in the Rogers Cemetery, Rogers, TX. He was the son of William Loftis (b. 1801, SC) and Besty Loveall Loftis (b. 1802, TN). He went to AR in 1853 on a wagon train with several other cousins and their families, settling in Van Buren Co., AR. He met and married Johanna Clifton on 26 January 1854 in Van Buren Co., AR. She was b. 12 July 1832 IN d. 30 July 1883, AR and was the daughter of Nathan Clifton and Eleanor, both from NC. John Preston and Johanna Loftis had 5 children: 3 boys and 2 girls. After Johanna s death in 1883, John P. remarried and moved to Rogers, Bell Co., TX going into the mercantile business with his brother, James H. Loftis. His Tombstone Inscription is as follows: J.P. Loftis Born: January 1, 1827 Died: January 29, 1908 God s finger touched him and he slept Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord The following death notice appeared in the Jackson County Sentinel Newspaper, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN in February 1908. Mr. John Preston Loftis died at the home of his son W. D. in Rodgers, TX on January 29, 1908. He was born January 1, 1829 in Jackson Co., TN and lived here until 1850 or 55. He went to Van Buren County, AR in 1853/54. He married Johanna Clifton of Van Buren County, AR and had 3 boys and 2 girls. His wife was dead at the time of this notice. He was married twice, both wives dead, don t think he had children by other wife. Came back to Jackson County 1871 to visit and stayed until October 1872. Went back to AR, after the death of his 1 st wife, moved to TX. He was a prominent member of the Church of Christ. Dr. Henry P. Loftis (Dr. Henry P. Loftis was a nephew of John P. Loftis, being the son of one of John P. s younger brothers, David L. Loftis. Source: Bullets, Fire, Moonshine and The Bible Vol. 1, Life in Jackson Co., TN from April 12, 1873 through December 18, 1902, transcribed by Shelta R. McCarter Shrum, 2004. Pg. 23: The Gainesboro Sentinel, Thursday, 19 January 1899: James H. Loftis, formerly a well known citizen and prominent business man of Gainesboro and brother of our townsman, David Loftis, died on December 9, 1898, at his home in Rogers, Bell County, Texas, at the age of sixty years, having been born July 23, 1838, in Arkansas. He was raised in this county, and entered the mercantile business in Gainesboro, in 1876 and continued in that business, part of the time as a partner with H. J. Harley until bout 1884, when he left here and went to Kansas, where he lived for about two years, removing from there to belle county, Texas, where he was engaged in the mercantile business. He was stricken with paralysis in 1895 and again in 1897, becoming helpless and remaining in that condition until her death. The family from which Mr. Loftis came is one of the oldest and most prominent in Jackson County, having been identified with its interests and connected with its history ever since the foundation of the county. The father and mother of the subject of this sketch, William Loftis and Elizabeth Loveall, were married April 3, 1802. William Loftis was born May 1, 1802, and died February 16, 1875. Elizabeth Loftis was born March 10, 1802, and died December 9, 1874, exactly 24 years before the death of their son, the subject of this sketch. They had born to them nine children, four boys and five girls, to wit: J. P. Loftis age 70, now living in Texas; Mrs. Malinda Loftis, age 68, now living in MO; David Loftis, age 66, living in Gainesboro; Mrs. Nancy Maberry, age 64, now living in MO; Labon Loftis, age 63, now living in Nashville; Jas H. Loftis, who died in Texas; Mrs. S. E. Chaffin, age 58, now living in Kansas; Mrs. R. M. Loftis, age 55, now living in MO; Mrs. P.M. Harley, age 52, now living in Nashville. As will be seen from the above list all the children are yet living except one. J. H. Loftis was married to Nannie Johnson, August 8, 1880, and his wife and three boys survive him. Some time in October 1872, William Loftis and wife, who were living on Morrison s creek, had with them at diner all their children and all their grandchildren except one. All the nine children of William and Elizabeth Loftis were together at dinner, all eating at the same table at Logan H. Loftis; in Ozark county, MO, on September 20, 1894. It was a reunion of brothers and sisters who had been separated for more than 20 years. Source: Bullets, Fire, Moonshine and The Bible: Life in Jackson County, TN From 1903 1907: Vol. 2, Transcribed by Shelta R. McCarter Shrum. Pgs. 152 & 153: THE GAINESBORO SENTINEL, Gainesboro, TN, Thursday, December 21, 1905: Laborn Loftis Obt.: Laborn Loftis, formerly a well known citizen of this county and brother of our townsman, David Loftis, died at his home in Nashville, TN, December 18, 1905, at 2 o clock a.m., at the age of 69 years 10 months and 28 days, having been born January 20 th, 1836 in Jackson Co., TN and lived here most all the time until in the fall of 1871, when he moved to New Middleton, TN and then to Gallatin, TN, and from there to Nashville.

The family from which Mr. Loftis came is one of the oldest and most prominent in Jackson county having been identified with its interests and connected with its history ever since4 the foundation of the county. His grandfather, Labron Loftis, died November 8, 1850, and his grandmother, Elizabeth Loftis died December 29, 1859. The father and mother of the subject of this sketch, William Loftis and Elizabeth Loveall were married April 3, 1828. William Loftis was born May 1, 1801 and died February 16, 1875. Elizabeth Loftis was born March 10, 1802 and died December 9, 1874. They had born to them nine children, four boys and five girls to wit: J.P. Loftis age 77 years, 11 months and 11 days, now living in TX. Mrs. Malinda Loftis, ages 75 years, 11 months and 18 days, now living in MO. David Loftis, aged 73 years, 9 months and 28 days, now living in Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN. Mrs. Nancy Maberry age 70 years, 11 months and 18 days, now living in MO. Laborn Loftis, who died in Nashville, TN. J. H. Loftis, who died in TX, December 9, 1898, at the age of 60 years, having been born July 23, 1838. Mrs. S. W. Chaffin, age 64 years, 10 months, and 28 days, now living in KS. Mrs. R. M. Loftis, age 59 years, 3 months, and 2 days, now living in Nashville, TN. As will be seen from the above list all children are yet living except two. Some time in October 1872, William Loftis and wife, who were living in this county, had with them at dinner all their children and all their grandchildren except one: All the nine children of William and Elizabeth Loftis were together at dinner, all eating at the same table at Logan H. Loftis in Ozark County, MO, September 20, 1894. It was a reunion of brothers and sisters who had been separated for more than 20 years. Laborn Loftis was married to Liza Chaffin before the War Between the States and his wife and several children survive him, all of whom are married except one daughter. This December 18, 1905, Henry P. Loftis LOFTIS Monday morning at 2 o clock December 18, 1905, at his residence, corner Charlotte Avenue and First Street West Nashville, Laborn Loftis, age 70 years. Funeral from West Nashville Church of Christ tomorrow (Tuesday) morning at 10 o clock December 19, services conducted by Elder Joe McPherson. The remains will be forwarded on 12:35 p.m. train to Gallatin, TN, for interment. The following gentlemen are requested to act as Pallbearers: John Weifedden, J. E. Thompson, M. G. McAllister, W. I. Bell, J. R. Hooper, W. H. Dodd Thompson, M. G. McAllister, W. I. Bell, J. R. Hooper, W. H. Dodd. Wiles, Cook & Co., in charge. Nashville Banner, Monday, December 18 th. Source: Loftis and the Decendants of Laban Loftis by Jimmie R. Loftis & Bobbie H. Bryant: Pg. 123 & 198: William Loftis, the 4 th child of Laban Loftis and Elizabeth Holcombe was b. 7 May 1801, SC. He d. 16 February 1875, Jackson Co., TN. He md 3 April 1828 Jackson County, TN to Elizabeth Besty Loveall, b. 10 March 1802, TN, d. 9 December 1874 and d/o David Loveall. Both are buried in the Loftis Family Cemetery on Morrison s Creek, Jackson Co., TN. William Loftis was granted 21 acres of land adjoining David Loveall s on Blackburn s Fork on 16 July 1840. he also owned 1000 acres on Blackburn s Fork, jointly with Roland C. Dill (b/o Ermilla Millie Dill, w/o John L. Loftis, brother to William). Children of William and Besty Loftis are: 1. John Preston Loftis b. 7 January 1829, Jackson Co., TN 2. Malinda Loftis b. 8 May 1830, Jackson Co., TN 3. David L. Loftis b. 20 February 1832, Gainesboro, Jackson Co., TN 4. Nancy Loftis b. 30 December 1834, Jackson Co., TN 5. Laban Jasper Loftis b. 20 January 1836, Jackson Co., TN 6. James H. Loftis b. 23 July 1838, AR d. 18 December 1905, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. He md 9 August 1857 in Jackson Co., TN to Louisa Chaffin b. 27 or 29 December 1840/41, Jackson Co., TN d. 16 June 1916, Nashville, Davidosn Co., TN, d/o Abner H. Chaffin & Elizabeth Young. They were the parents of 11 children. 7. Sara Elizabeth Loftis b. 20 January 1841, Jackson Co., TN

8. Rebecca Minerva Loftis b. 5 January 1844, Jackson Co., TN 9. Polly Martelia Loftis b. 16 September 1846, Morrison s Creek, Jackson Co., TN Children of Laban Jasper Loftis & Louisa Chaffin are: 1. Mollie Polly Elizabeth Loftis b. 14 June 1859, Jackson Co., TN d. 30 April 1939 and md 26 Jan 1879 in either Sumner or Davidson Co., TN to Alexander A. Beazley. 2. Nancy Joannah Loftis b. 18 Mar 1861, Jackson Co., TN md William James 3. Sarah Louisa Loftis b. 27 Nov 1863, Jackson Co., TN md James Henry Styles. 4. Newton Jasper Loftis b. 29 mar 1865, Jackson Co., TN md Gertrude Hair. 5. Martha Minerva Loftis b. 30 Oct 1868, Jackson Co., TN md William Edmondson. 6. Maria Louise Loftis b. 2 Jun 1871, Smith Co., TN md Sam L. Perry. 7. Angeline Loftis b. 20 Jan 1874, Smith Co. TN md C. B. Brooks. 8. Tennessee May Loftis b. 9 May 1876, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN d. in infancy and buried Gallatin Cemetery, Gallatin, TN. 9. Mary Malinda Belle Loftis b. 14 Feb 1879, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN d. as an infant and is buried Gallatin Cem., Gallatin, TN. 10. Henry Clay Bud Loftis b. 6 Feb 1881, Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN md Ella Bell Lamar. 11. Minnie Ada Lofits b. 28 Aug 1883 Gallatin, Sumner Co., TN d. 4 Sept 1977 Brentwood, Williamson Co., TN md William H. Williams. 12. Mollie Polly Elizabeth Loftis b. 14 Jun 1859, Jackson Co., TN d. 20 Apr 1939, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN and md 26 Jan 1879 in Sumber or Davidson Co., TN to Alexandrew Alexander Alonza Beazley b. 29 Oct 1857 Sumner Co., TN and d. 27 Oct, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Both are buried Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson Co., TN. Source: Bullets, Fire, Moonshine and The Bible: Life in Jackson County, TN From 1903 1907: Vol. 2, Transcribed by Shelta R. McCarter Shrum. Pg 203: THE GAINESBORO SENTINEL, Gainesboro, TN, Saturday, October 12, 1907: Summers Loftis: A very pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning at 8 o clock at the residence of David Loftis and wife, when their daughter, Miss Mary, and James M. Summers were made husband and wife. Bro. Benton Draper performed the ceremony in a few well chosen words. The room was beautifully decorated with ferns and pot flowers. The bride and groom, accompanied by Miss Mary Hart and Mr. Thorton Ladd, of Nashville, marched into the presence of a few relatives and friends to the sweet strains of Mendelssohn s wedding march, executed by Miss Georgia Carter, and there assumed the obligations which made them husband and wife. During the ceremony O Promise Me was rendered. The bride was much admired in a picturesque gown of net over white satin, and a bouquet of white carnations and ferns. The maid of honor wore white silk and carried pink carnations and ferns. The bride is one whose character and loving disposition is so well known, not only here, but where ever she has visited, that comment by us is unnecessary. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Loftis, and was born and reared in Gainesboro, TN. To all she is the same a loving, kind hearted, sympathetic woman, possessed of strong will and loving disposition. The groom is a prominent citizen of Sumner County. He is a gentleman in the true sense of the word and enjoys the respect and confidence of all with whom he has come in contact. The bridal party left immediately for Double Springs, and will visit the Jamestown Exposition and other points east. Mrs. Summer s traveling suit was blue silk with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Summers will be at home to their many friends after next Tuesday at their country home near Hendersonville. The Sentinel with the host of friends and relatives extend to Mr. and Mrs. Summers it hearty congratulations. May God smile upon their union, and my peace and happiness mark their path through life, and when the end shall come may neither have an act or word to look backward to and regret. http://www.ajlambert.com