First Generation
 
 1. JOHN A. RETHERFORD. Born on 25 Nov 1833 in Pulaski, Georgia. JOHN A. died in South Alabama in 1914, he was 80. Buried in Near Hartford, Alabama. Occupation: Farming.
 
JOHN A. married Thursie Ann Pate, daughter of Alex Pate. Born on 9 Jun 1832. Thursie Ann died on 30 May 1897, she was 64.
 
They had the following children:
 
2 i. John Chester (1863-1914)
 
3 ii. Henry F
 
4 iii. James Monroe
 
5 iv. William Tell (1870-1944)
 
6 v. Samuel Aaron
 
Second Generation
 
2. John Chester RETHERFORD. Born on 4 Mar 1863 in South Alabama. John Chester died in Hartford, Alabama on 14 Jul 1914, he was 51. Buried in Near Hartford, Alabama.
 
John Chester married Mary McCrone.
 
They had the following children:
 
7 i. Joel Ambus (1883-1964)
 
8 ii. Zillah
 
9 iii. Millege Lee (1887-1956)
 
10 iv. Albert Stanton (1891-)
 
11 v. John *Sib* Sullivan (1897-)
 
12 vi. Stellah
 
3. Henry F RETHERFORD.
 
Henry F married Caroline Dosie.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Fannie.
 
Fannie married Jack Taylor.
 
ii. Alice.
 
Alice married John Barnes.
 
iii. James Bernie. Born on 22 Sep 1886 in Hartford, Alabama.
 
James Bernie married Daisy Lisenby.
 
iv. C. Henley.
 
C. Henley married Ora Curry.
 
v. Stacey.
 
Stacey married Marvin Curry.
 
4. James Monroe RETHERFORD.
 
James Monroe married Eliza Jane Pelham.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Nola.
 
Nola married Rufas C Yeoman.
 
ii. Lonie.
 
Lonie first married Charles Paul.
 
Lonie second married Sam French.
 
iii. Eula.
 
Eula married Joe Sowell.
 
iv. Nettie Mae.
 
Nettie Mae married Lymon Phillips.
 
v. Jewel.
 
Jewel married John Spence.
 
vi. Dink Watts.
 
Dink Watts married Laura Keith.
 
vii. Lucy.
 
viii. John Sanford.
 
John Sanford married Ezella Toole.
 
ix. Leila.
 
Leila married Victor F. Curry.
 
x. Julius Monroe.
 
Julius Monroe married Clyde Penny.
 
xi. Bonnie Jane.
 
Bonnie Jane married Bill Marshall.
 
5. William Tell RETHERFORD. Born on 5 Jan 1870. William Tell died in Bonifay, Homes County, Florida on 3 Oct 1944, he was 74. Buried in Cedar Grove Bonifay, Florida.
 
William Tell married .
 
They had the following children:
 
i. James Hanse. Born on 21 Jan 1898.
 
ii. Lucile Clyde.
 
iii. Vasti.
 
iv. Mollie Lee.
 
13 v. Toby S (1896-)
 
vi. Myrtle.
 
vii. Flossie.
 
viii. James Columbus.
 
ix. Leroy.
 
x. Coy B..
 
xi. Burnell.
 
6. Samuel Aaron RETHERFORD.
 
Samuel Aaron married Mutual Lee Pettis.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. James Bonard.
 
ii. Mallie Mae.
 
iii. Myrtle Jewel.
 
iv. Johnnie Lee.
 
v. Naomi.
 
vi. Ross Sellers.
 
vii. William Henry.
 
viii. Madeline.
 
ix. R.D..
 
 
Third Generation
 
 7. Joel Ambus RETHERFORD. Born on 10 Jun 1883 in Hartford, Alabama. Joel Ambus died in Holmes County, Florida on 15 Mar 1964, he was 80.
 
Joel Ambus married Louvenia Paul.
 
They had the following children:
 
14 i. Tavie Hildreth (1910-)
 
ii. J.R.. Born on 24 Nov 1911 in Northwet of Bonifay, Florida.
 
J.R. married Lelya McCann.
 
8. Zillah RETHERFORD.
 
Zillah married John Hughes.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Eunice.
 
Eunice married Carthell Malow.
 
ii. Marie.
 
iii. Alton.
 
iv. Estee.
 
v. Evelyn.
 
vi. Von Ray.
 
vii. Kenneth.
 
9. Millege Lee RETHERFORD. Born in 1887. Millege Lee died in 1956, he was 69.
 
Millege Lee married Lounita Holland.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Nona Mae.
 
Nona Mae married William Patterson.
 
ii. Jonnie Lea.
 
Jonnie Lea married John Odom.
 
iii. Willie Dell.
 
Willie Dell married Robert Moon.
 
iv. Alma Mae.
 
Alma Mae married Quinn Turner.
 
v. Lovie Dell.
 
Lovie Dell married Lehman Sanders.
 
15 vi. Ray W. (1917-)
 
vii. Mary Nell.
 
Mary Nell married Jack Crutchfield.
 
viii. Bernell.
 
16 ix. Talmage (1921-)
 
x. Cary Bell.
 
17 xi. Jack Dempsey
 
18 xii. Opal
 
10. Albert Stanton RETHERFORD. Born on 24 Aug 1891 in Geneva County, Alabama. Occupation: Farming.
 
Albert Stanton first married Mamie Hutto.
 
They had the following children:
 
19 i. Arvel Hilton (1911-1983)
 
20 ii. Iris Blondell (1913-1996)
 
21 iii. Willa Maurice (1916-)
 
22 iv. Edward Roland (1920-)
 
23 v. Raphel Albert
 
24 vi. Mamie Ruth (1927-)
 
vii. Hattie Lucille.
 
Hattie Lucille first married ? Heath.
 
Hattie Lucille second married Skid Skidmore.
 
Albert Stanton second married Minnie.
 
 
11. John *Sib* Sullivan RETHERFORD. Born on 2 Jan 1897 in Near Hartford, Alabama.
 
John *Sib* Sullivan married Monnie Lee Turner.
 
They had the following children:
 
25 i. Clarence Eugene (1920-)
 
ii. John Lee. Born on 14 Jan 1922.
 
John Lee married Earline Peel.
 
iii. James Lavougher. Born on 23 Mar 1924.
 
iv. Deward David. Born on 2 Jul 1926.
 
26 v. Leonard Maxwell (1929-)
 
27 vi. Billy Jack (1931-)
 
vii. Sarah Jo. Born on 10 Sep 1934. Sarah Jo died on 15 Dec 1935, she was 1.
 
12. Stellah RETHERFORD.
 
Stellah married Ben Price.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Arlie V. Price.
 
ii. Roy.
 
iii. J.C..
 
iv. Williard.
 
v. Fenton.
 
vi. Mary Ellen.
 
vii. Betty.
 
viii. Don.
 
ix. Erbie.
 
13. Toby S RETHERFORD. Born on 1 Feb 1896.
 
Toby S married Flossie Martin.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Vermal.
 
Fourth Generation
 
 14. Tavie Hildreth RETHERFORD. Born on 27 Apr 1910 in Northwest of Bonifay, Florida.
 
Tavie Hildreth married Ann Chappee.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Patricia.
 
Patricia married George Peterson.
 
ii. Lynda.
 
Lynda married Gary Herkloz.
 
15. Ray W. RETHERFORD. Born on 7 May 1917.
 
Ray W. married Lillian Golson.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Rudolph. Born on 2 Jan 1942.
 
Rudolph married Yvonne Tharpe.
 
ii. Williard. Born on 16 Jan 1948.
 
iii. Christine. Born on 15 Apr 1952.
 
Christine married ? Carmichael.
 
16. Talmage RETHERFORD. Born on 14 Jan 1921.
 
Talmage married Vernette Toole.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Peggy Fay. Born on 1 Aug 1946.
 
17. Jack Dempsey RETHERFORD.
 
Jack Dempsey married Betty Watson.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Barbara Ann.
 
ii. Alicia Anette.
 
iii. Jack Dempsy Jr.. Born on 1 Jan 1947.
 
iv. Billy Eugene. Born in Aug 1952.
 
18. Opal RETHERFORD.
 
Opal married Hosie Owens.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Kevin.
 
19. Arvel Hilton RETHERFORD. Born on 8 May 1911 in Geneva County, Alabama. Arvel Hilton died in Dothan, Alabama on 1 Jun 1983, he was 72.
 
Arvel Hilton first married Thelma Hall.
 
They had the following children:
 
28 i. Myrtle Louise (1929-)
 
ii. Marvette. Born on 30 Jun 1931.
 
Marvette married Alma.
 
29 iii. Arvel Hilton Jr. (1932-)
 
Arvel Hilton second married Flora Mae Toole. Born on 23 Nov 1911 in Jackson County, Fla. Flora Mae died in Archibold Hospital, Thomasville, Ga on 4 Nov 1952, she was 40.
 
They had the following children:
 
30 i. Dorothy Sybil (1934-)
 
31 ii. Jerry Hilton (1938-1997)
 
32 iii. Carl Franklin (1940-)
 
33 iv. Charlotte Sue (1942-)
 
34 v. Lois Carol (1943-)
 
Arvel Hilton third married Carrie Mae Nichols.
 
They had one child:
 
35 i. Sheila Marie (1955-)
 
20. Iris Blondell RETHERFORD. Born on 9 Jun 1913 in Geneva County, Alabama. Iris Blondell died in Jackson County, Fla on 11 May 1996, she was 82.
 
Iris Blondell first married Clayton Carmichael.
 
Iris Blondell second married Eulon Taylor.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Betty Jean.
 
Betty Jean married A.W West.
 
ii. Willie Dean.
 
iii. Joyce Fay.
 
Joyce Fay married A.W. West.
 
21. Willa Maurice RETHERFORD. Born on 10 Mar 1916.
 
Willa Maurice first married John Long.
 
Willa Maurice second married Harvey J. Worley.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Helen. Born on 12 Jun 1934. Helen died in Panama City, Bay Co. Florida on 6 Nov 1994, she was 60.
 
ii. James Earl.
 
iii. Don.
 
iv. Fred.
 
22. Edward Roland RETHERFORD. Born on 25 Dec 1920.
 
Edward Roland married Lavonia Worley.
 
They had the following children:
 
36 i. Jo Ann
 
ii. Clara Joan.
 
Clara Joan married Robert Zampini.
 
iii. Edward Roland Jr..
 
Edward Roland Jr. married Marie.
 
23. Raphel Albert RETHERFORD.
 
Raphel Albert first married Shirley Burns.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Ray Eugene.
 
Raphel Albert second married Nell.
 
 
24. Mamie Ruth RETHERFORD. Born on 17 Sep 1927.
 
Mamie Ruth married Walter Eugene Lucas.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Francis Ruth.
 
ii. Walter Eugene.
 
iii. James Robert.
 
iv. Edward.
 
v. Benjamin.
 
vi. Joseph.
 
vii. Richard Errol.
 
viii. Ida Sophia.
 
25. Clarence Eugene RETHERFORD. Born on 2 Apr 1920 in Hartford, Alabama.
 
Children:
 
i. Elizabeth Ann.
 
ii. David Eugene.
 
iii. Aleta.
 
iv. Sarah.
 
26. Leonard Maxwell RETHERFORD. Born on 13 Jan 1929.
 
Leonard Maxwell married Inez Flippo.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Leonard Maxwell Jr.. Born on 3 Dec 1955.
 
ii. Sandra Gayle. Born on 27 Aug 1959.
 
27. Billy Jack RETHERFORD. Born on 5 May 1931 in Hartford, Alabama.
 
Billy Jack married Mary Jean Peaden.
 
They had the following children:
 
37 i. John Leslie
 
ii. Deborah Kathryn.
 
iii. Mary Melissa.
 
iv. William Michael.
 
v. Joseph Franklin.
 
vi. Carles Martin.
 
Fifth Generation
 
 28. Myrtle Louise RETHERFORD. Born on 12 Oct 1929 in Brannon Stand, Houston Co. Alabama.
 
Myrtle Louise married Frederick Eugene Simmons.
 
They had the following children:
 
38 i. Freddie Lamar (1950-)
 
39 ii. Diana Lynn (1954-)
 
29. Arvel Hilton Jr. RETHERFORD. Born on 10 Sep 1932.
 
Arvel Hilton Jr. married Sara Frances Lingo.
 
They had the following children:
 
40 i. Gail (1953-)
 
41 ii. Ronnie (1956-)
 
42 iii. Sue (1958-)
 
43 iv. David (1959-)
 
30. Dorothy Sybil RETHERFORD. Born on 11 Oct 1934 in Graceville, Jackson Co., Florida.
 
Dorothy Sybil first married Thomas Junior Keith. Born on 7 Jan 1925 in Holmes County, Florida. Thomas Junior died in Dale County, Alabama on 20 Sep 1974, he was 49.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Thomas Ray. Born on 25 Nov 1955 in Milo, Maine.
 
Thomas Ray first married Elizabeth Alvidrex.
 
Thomas Ray second married Evelyn L Livermore.
 
44 ii. Terry Wayne (1957-)
 
45 iii. Edward Allen (1959-)
 
Dorothy Sybil second married Sydney Champion.
 
31. Jerry Hilton RETHERFORD. Born on 17 Mar 1938 in Jackson County, Fla. Jerry Hilton died in University of Alabama Hosp. Birmingham, Ala on 15 Sep 1997, he was 59. Buried on 18 Sep 1997 in Crestlawn Cemetery, Avon, Alabama. Occupation: Maintenance for Spartin Foods. Religion: Baptist.
 
Jerry Hilton married Loretta Jean Ormsby, daughter of Elmer Ormsby & Mae Helen Ormsby. Born on 23 Mar 1940 in Clinton County, New York.
 
They had the following children:
 
46 i. Gerri Jean (1960-)
 
47 ii. Jeffrey Jonathan (1962-)
 
48 iii. Karla Leigh (1964-)
 
49 iv. Kevin Len (1966-)
 
32. Carl Franklin RETHERFORD. Born on 26 Dec 1940 in Hodgesville, Houston Co., Alabama.
 
Carl Franklin married Patricia Faison.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Amy Michelle. Born on 25 May 1972 in Dothan, Houston Co., Alabama.
 
ii. Steven Craig. Born on 2 Dec 1978 in Athens, Georgia.
 
33. Charlotte Sue RETHERFORD. Born on 19 Feb 1942 in Chipley, Washington County, Florida.
 
Charlotte Sue married James Edward Sr. Merritt.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. James Edward Jr.. Born on 1 Jan 1963 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
ii. Tracy Todd. Born on 21 Sep 1964 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
Tracy Todd married Miraa Andrea Satalich.
 
34. Lois Carol RETHERFORD. Born on 17 Oct 1943 in Chipley, Washington County, Florida.
 
Lois Carol first married Robert Lambert.
 
They had the following children:
 
50 i. Robert Gregory (1963-)
 
51 ii. Barry Paul (1965-)
 
iii. Chad Joseph. Born on 6 Sep 1971 in Plattsburgh, New York.
 
Chad Joseph married Tracie Hartson.
 
Lois Carol second married Marvin Moore.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Mandi Erin. Born on 19 Feb 1978 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida.
 
35. Sheila Marie RETHERFORD. Born on 27 Jun 1955 in Panama City, Bay Co. Florida.
 
Sheila Marie married Benjamin Shelley.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Michael Benjamin. Born on 25 Jul 1979 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
ii. Jennifer Leigh. Born on 19 Nov 1983 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
36. Jo Ann RETHERFORD.
 
Jo Ann married Bill Leavins.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Billie Jo.
 
37. John Leslie RETHERFORD.
 
John Leslie married Charleen Clark.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Amy Alyson. Born on 27 Apr 1971 in panama City, Bay Co. Florida.
 
Sixth Generation
 
 38. Freddie Lamar Simmons. Born on 21 Jan 1950 in Chipley, Washington County, Florida.
 
Freddie Lamar married Kathleena Christina Simora.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Katie Joy. Born on 21 Nov 1975 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
ii. Nikki Lynn. Born on 15 Aug 1979 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
iii. Scott Lamar. Born on 5 Mar 1981 in Chipley, Washington County, Florida.
 
39. Diana Lynn Simmons. Born on 17 Dec 1954 in Chipley, Washington County, Florida.
 
Diana Lynn married Hugh Williams.
 
They had the following children:
 
52 i. Issac Elliot (1972-)
 
ii. Megan Louis. Born on 29 Oct 1979 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida.
 
40. Gail RETHERFORD. Born in 1953.
 
Gail married Larry Grantham.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Jason. Born in 1974.
 
ii. Crystal. Born in 1977.
 
iii. Adam. Born in 1981.
 
41. Ronnie RETHERFORD. Born in 1956.
 
Ronnie married Wanda.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Luke. Born in 1983.
 
ii. Leah. Born in 1986.
 
42. Sue RETHERFORD. Born in 1958.
 
Child:
 
i. Honey Combs. Born in 1976.
 
43. David RETHERFORD. Born in 1959.
 
David married Cindy.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Sarah Joyce. Born in 1990.
 
 
44. Terry Wayne Keith. Born on 18 Aug 1957 in Graceville, Jackson Co., Florida.
 
Terry Wayne first married Donna Jean Yarbrough.
 
Terry Wayne second married Christine Irene Brown.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Adam Spencer. Born on 27 Nov 1977 in Enterprise, Alabama.
 
ii. Frankie Ray. Born on 21 Nov 1978 in Ozark, Alabama.
 
Terry Wayne third married Jessie Elaine Waters.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Cassandra Shea. Born on 11 Oct 1983 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
ii. Jamie Terra. Born on 6 Aug 1988 in Paxton, Florida.
 
45. Edward Allen Keith. Born on 5 Mar 1959 in Ft. Gordon, Georgia.
 
Edward Allen married Jennifer Zeiss.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Hannah. Born on 9 May 1989.
 
ii. Carson. Born on 20 Feb 1995.
 
46. Gerri Jean RETHERFORD. Born on 12 Sep 1960 in Plattsburgh, New York.
 
Gerri Jean first married Randy Lee Watkins, son of Wallace Eugene Watkins. Born on 15 Jul 1960.
 
They had the following children:
 
53 i. Randy Lee II (1979-)
 
ii. Jeremy Eugene. Born on 7 Sep 1980 in Dothan, Alabama. Occupation: Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps 1998. Education: Graduated from Houston County High School May 1998.
 
iii. Amber Darlene. Born on 18 Sep 1982 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
47. Jeffrey Jonathan RETHERFORD. Born on 20 Dec 1962.
 
Jeffrey Jonathan first married Lupe.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Anica.
 
ii. Matthew.
 
iii. Jason.
 
Jeffrey Jonathan second married Peggy.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Jeffrey Jonathan Jr.
 
Jeffrey Jonathan third married Beth.
 and added the following children to his family
 
 Sky
 Hunter
 Lacy
 
They had one child together:
 
i. Taylor.
 
48. Karla Leigh RETHERFORD. Born on 14 Feb 1964 in Plattsburgh, New York.
 
Karla Leigh married Charles Hayes.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Joseph. Born on 14 Aug 1984 in Ft Stewart, Georgia.
 
ii. Megan. Born on 30 Sep 1987 in Bayreuth, W. Germany.
 
Karla second married Anthony Whitehurst
and added the following children to her family
  Mindy Whitehurst
 
 Jamie Whitehurst
 
49. Kevin Len RETHERFORD. Born on 20 Jul 1966.
 
Kevin Len married Angela.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Aaron. Born on 23 Nov 1996.
 
ii. Destiny.
 
50. Robert Gregory Lambert. Born on 17 Apr 1963 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
Robert Gregory first married Amanda Coulter.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Corinne. Born on 3 Feb 1983 in Quantico, Virginia.
 
ii. Rochelle. Born on 9 Dec 1984 in Ft. Rucker Army Hospital, Ft. Rucker, Alabama.
 
Robert Gregory second married Wendy Moore.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Ashley. Born on 26 Aug 1986 in Beaufort, South Carolina.
 
Robert Gregory third married Kathy Dickensen.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Katie. Born on 14 Sep 1992 in Plattsburgh, New York.
 
51. Barry Paul Lambert. Born on 25 Jun 1965 in Plattsburgh, New York.
 
Barry Paul married Marie Battle.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Emily Marie. Born on 17 Jan 1996 in West Orange, New York.
 
ii. Riley Paul. Born on 11 Mar 1997 in West Orange, New York.
 
Seventh Generation
 
 52. Issac Elliot Williams. Born on 18 Dec 1972 in Dothan, Alabama.
 
Issac Elliot married Sherri.
 
They had one child:
 
i. Michael Dylan. Born on 3 May 1996.
 
53. Randy Lee II Watkins. Born on 30 Mar 1979 in Donaldsonville, Ga.
 
Randy Lee II married Stephanie Mitchell.
 
They had the following children:
 
i. Brandon Mitchell.
 
ii. Celeste Lana Nichole. Born in Nov 1997
 
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