Person:John Womble (4)

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m. 1798
  1. Nathaniel Green WombleAbt 1800 - 1876
  2. Doctor Warren Womble1800 - 1842
  3. Mary Ann Womble1802 - 1819
  4. Finetta Womble1806 - 1827 to 1835
  5. Celia P. Womble1808 - 1835 to 1853
  6. Jacob Y. Womble1810 - Aft 1870
  7. Ajax Womble1810 - Aft 1820
  8. Benjamin F. Womble1812 - Aft 1860
  9. Enos G. Womble1813 - Aft 1860
  10. John Washington Womble1815 - 1896
  11. Catherine Womble1816 - Aft 1837
m. 7 Jan 1841
  1. Joab Womble1844 - Bet 1915 & 1919
  2. Ellen Womble1845 - 1924
  3. Adolphes Winfield Womble1848 - 1922
  4. Martha L. Womble1849 - 1920
  5. Tranquilla Blanche Womble1852 - 1928
  6. Franklin Womble1855 - 1861
  7. Ruffin Womble1857 - 1861
  8. Jesse Womble1858 - 1861
m. 18 May 1865
  1. Albert Womble1866 - 1944
  2. Mary WombleAbt 1867 - Bef 1870
  3. Maude B. Womble1869 - 1960
  4. Almedia WombleAbt 1871 - Bef 1880
  5. Thomas Jefferson Womble1875 - 1953
  6. Charles Womble1876 - Aft 1900
  7. Ernest Allen Womble1878 - 1963
Facts and Events
Name John Washington Womble
Alt Name John Washington Wamble
Gender Male
Birth[1] 25 Oct 1815 Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Marriage 7 Jan 1841 Fayette County, TNto Mary Jane Stephens
Marriage 18 May 1865 Nashville, Davidson County, TNto Rhoda Caroline Richardson
Residence[6] 1866 |Lived at South Cherry near Oak St.in Nashville, TN
Property[5] 22 Mar 1872 Hardeman, Tennessee, United StatesLand Records
Residence[8] 1874 411 South Market in Nashville, TN
Occupation[6][7][3] Tailor
Death[2][3] 29 Feb 1896 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United StatesCause: pneumonia
Burial[4] 1 Mar 1896 Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United StatesMt. Olivet Cemetery



John Washington Womble

                            (25 Oct. 1815 - 28 Feb. 1896)


25 Oct. 1815 - Born 25 Oct. in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Source: John M. Blickensderfer SAR lineage application.

1816 - Sister, Catherine Womble is born in Edgecombe County, NC. Source: Paul Heinegg, Free African Americans of North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina from the Colonial Period to about 1820, pg. 958.

1818 - Father, John Womble applied for a pension on August 25 in Edgecombe County Court. He was granted a pension of $96.00 per year. Equivalent amount in 2006 would be $1, 569.64. Source: Pension application of John Womble, 1818, National Archives Microfilm Publication M-804, Roll No. 2624.

1819 - Sister, Mary Ann Womble marries Elisha Proctor. Father, John Womble petitions the daughters of William Anderson, Nancy Ann and Betsy. After William Anderson bought land from John Womble he later deeded it back to him by mailing the deed to him. John Womble states that he had never received the deed and that Anderson has since died leaving minor daughters who live in Lenoir County, North Carolina. Source: David B. Gammon, Records of Estates Edgecombe County, North Carolina 1761-1825 volume 1, pg. 2.

1820 - Lives in Edgecombe County, North Carolina with his father, John Womble and mother, Catharine Greene Womble, and his siblings. Nathaniel G., Jacob, Ajax, Benjamin F., Enos G., Finneta, Celia, and Catherine. Source: 1820 Federal Census Edgecombe County, North Carolina, National Archives Microfilm Publication, M33, Roll 84, pg. 112.

1821 - Father, John Womble dies in Oct. in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. Source: David B. Gammon, Record of Estates Edgecombe County, North Carolina 1761-1825 volume 1, pg. 105. Brother, Warren Womble marries Mary Anderson in Wake County, North Carolina. Mary Anderson Womble dies some time between 1830 and 1832. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868.

1823 - Brother, Nathaniel Green Womble marries Celia Sorrell in Edgecombe County, NC on Jan. 9th. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868. Nathaniel Green Womble marries Martha Friar on Dec. 3rd in Edgecombe County, NC. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868.

1826 - Sister, Finetta Womble marries Willie Lee in Edgecombe County, NC on Dec. 27th. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868.

1830 - John W. Womble presumably lives with his brother, Nathaniel in Edgecombe County, NC. His mother, Catharine Womble lives in Edgecombe County, NC. Source: 1830 Federal Census Edgecombe County, NC, National Archives Microfilm Publication M19, Roll 120, pg. 295. The reasoning behind John W. Womble's residency is that there is a 10-15 year old white male listed in Nathaniel's household. There's no record of him having a son that age and John Washington Womble's age corresponds to this age group. Brother, Jacob Womble marries Nancy Fryar in Edgecombe County, NC on Feb. 2nd. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868. Sister, Celia P. Womble marries Joshua Sory in Edgecombe County, NC on Aug. 17th. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868.

Abt. 1831 - Brother, Benjamin F. Womble marries Silana McDade in North Carolina.

1832 - Brother, Warren Womble marries Mary McDade in Nash County, NC on Oct. 22nd. Source: An Index to Marriage Bonds filed in the North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Division of Archives years 1741-1868.

1835 - Mother, Catharine Womble petitions court for a dower, stating that her husband, John Womble died in 1821 and possessed 75 acres of land. Source: David B. Gammon, Records of Estates Edgecombe County, North Carolina 1761-1825 volume 1, p. 105.

1837 - Brother, Enos G. Womble marries Elizabeth Skinner in Edgecombe County, NC on Aug. 30th. Between Sept. 1837-1838 Warren, Benjamin, Catharine, John Washington Womble, Drusilla McDade, William McDade, and their families move from Edgecombe County, NC to Fayette County, TN.

1841 - John W. Womble marries Mary Jane Stephens in Fayette County, TN on Jan. 7th. Source: Fayette County, TN Court Minute Book B, 1840-1844 by Jean Alexander West, F443.F3 W47 1983, page 106, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Betwn Aug-Oct 1842 - Brother, Warren Womble dies in Carroll County, TN.

1843 - Mother, Catharine Green Womble dies on Feb. 2 in Fayette County, TN. Source: Survivor's pension application of Benjamin F. Womble, Oct. 19, 1853. National Archives Publication, Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Appl. Files M-804, Roll no. 2624.

1844 - Son, Joab Womble is born to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble in Fayette County, TN. Source: 1850 Federal Census Fayette County Tennessee National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, Roll No. 877, p. 309. Niece, Josephine Womble marries John J. McDade in Fayette County, TN on Oct. 22.

1845 - Daughter, Ellen Womble is born to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble in Fayette County, TN. Source: 1850 Federal Census Fayette County Tennessee National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, Roll No. 877, p. 309.

1848 - Son, Adolphes Winfield Womble is born in Fayette County, TN to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble. Source: 1850 Federal Census Fayette County Tennessee National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, Roll No. 877, p. 309.

1850 - John W. Womble lives in Fayette County, TN with his wife, Mary Jane and their children. He is working as a tailor. Source: 1850 Federal Census Fayette County Tennessee National Archives Microfilm Publication M432, Roll No. 877, p. 309.

1852 - Daughter, Tranquilla B. Womble is born to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble in TN.

1854 - Brother, Enos G. Womble marries Lucinda Ford on May 3 in Edgecombe County, NC.

1855 - Son, Franklin Womble is born to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble in TN.

1857 - Son, Ruffus Womble is born to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble in TN.

1858 - Son, Jesse Womble is born to John W. Womble and Mary Jane Stephens Womble in TN.

1860 - John W. Womble lives in Hardin County, TN with his wife and their children. Source: 1860 Federal Census Hardin County Tennessee. National Archives Microfilm Publication M653, Roll No. 1254, p.388a.

1861-1865 - US Civil War

23 Dec. 1861- Son, Joab enlists at Henderson in the Tennessee 51st Regiment, Company E, Infantry as a Private. Source: Joab Womble’s Company Muster Roll, digital image, (Fold3.com : accessed 16 June 2012).

19 Jan. 1863 – Son, Joab is discharged from the Tennessee 51st Regiment, Company E, Infantry as a Private in Shelbyville, Tennessee by Captain John W. Estes. He is discharged because he is under the age of 18.

  Source:  Discharge papers of Joab Womble, digital image, (Fold3.com : accessed 16 June 2012).

Betwn 1861-1864 - Wife, Mary Jane Stephens Womble dies.

1864 - Son, Joab Womble enlists on May 11 at Mud or Mill Creek in the 21st (Wilson's) Tennessee Cavalry Company F in the Confederate Army. He is listed as holding the rank of Private. Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, National Archives Microfilm Publication M268, Roll #74.

1865 - John W. Womble marries Rhoda Caroline Richardson in Nashville, TN on May 18. Source: John W. Womble and Rhoda Caroline Richardson Marriage License, Metro Archives of Nashville and Davidson County, Nashville, Davidson County, TN.

8 April 1866 - Son, John Albert Womble is born on April 8 to John W. and Rhoda C. Womble in Hardin County, TN. Source: (John) Albert Womble Death Certificate, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Davidson County, TN. Lives at South Cherry near Oak St. and works as a tailor. Source: 1866 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN and Social Security Application, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD.

Abt. 6 Sep. 1867 – Daughter, Mary Womble is born in Tennessee. Source: Maude Womble Cudworth, Records of the Womble Family of North Carolina, DAR Library, Washington, D.C., FC Families Womble N.C. c.1.

4 Aug. 1869 – Daughter, Ellen marries Isham Burgess Bowling in Hardeman County, Tennessee. Source: Ellen Womble and Isham B. Bowling marriage record, digital image, Hardeman County, Tennessee, Marriage Records, (www.ancestry.com : accessed 29 November 2011), no. 92, p. 191.

5 Nov. 1869 - Daughter, Maude B. Womble is born in TN to John W. and Rhoda C. Womble. Source: 1870 Federal Census Hardeman County Tennessee. National Archives Microfilm Publication M593, Roll No. 1533, p. 15 & 16. Maude Womble Cudworth, Records of the Womble Family of North Carolina, DAR Library, Washington, D.C., FC Families Womble N.C. c.1.

1870 - John W. Womble lives in Hardeman County, TN with his wife and children. Source: 1870 Federal Census Hardeman County Tennessee. National Archives Microfilm Publication M593, Roll No. 1533, p. 15 & 16.

Abt. 6 Aug. 1871 – Daughter, Almedia Womble is born in Tennessee.

1872 - John W. Womble buys 83 acres of land located in District 12 of Hardeman County, Tennessee from Chalkley and Abbey Grantham on Feb. 2nd for $590. Source: Deed of sale found at the Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

1873 - John W. Womble sells 83 acres of land located in District 12 of Hardeman County, Tennessee to P. J. Tranumc [sic] on Dec. 29th for $930. Source: Deed of sale found at the Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

1874- John W. Womble lives at 411 South Market in Nashville, TN and works as an expressman. Source: 1874 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

14 Feb. 1875 - Son, Thomas Jefferson Womble is born in Hardeman County, TN on Feb. 14 to John W. and Rhoda C. Womble. Source: Thomas J. Womble, WWI Draft Registration Card, Ancestry Website. Lives at 411 South College in Nashville, TN and works as a tailor. Source: 1875 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

5 Jan. 1876 - Son, Charles Womble is born in Hardeman County, TN to John W. and Rhoda C. Womble. Source: 1880 Federal Census Hardeman County Tennessee. National Archives Microfilm Publication T9, Roll No. 1260, p. 511a & 511b.

14 Jul. 1878 - Son, Ernest Allen Womble is born in Middleton, Hardeman County, TN on July 14 to John W. and Rhoda C. Womble. Source: Ernest Allen Womble, WWII Draft Registration Card, Ancestry.com Website.

1880 - John W. Womble lives in Hardeman County, TN with his wife and their children. Source: 1880 Federal Census Hardeman County Tennessee. National Archives Microfilm Publication T9, Roll No. 1260, p. 511a & 511b.

1884 - John W. Womble works as a tailor and lives at 95 Maury. Source: 1884 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

1886 - John W. Womble works as a tailor at 135 Deaderick and lives at 9 Franklin. Source: 1886 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

11 Apr. 1888- Daughter, Maude marries Frank B. Cudworth in Tennessee. Source: Mae Helen Parrish DAR Application (Decendants Database Search), DAR Library, Washington, D.C.

1889 - John W. Womble lives at 424 South Cherry. Source: 1889 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

1890 - John W. Womble lives at 513 South Cherry. Source: 1890 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

31 Dec. 1891- Son, Albert Womble marries Martha Ann Smith in Nashville, Tennessee at the home of her maternal grandfather. Source: Albert Womble and Mattie A. Smith Marriage Record, Metro Archives of Nashville and Davidson County, Nashville, Davidson County, TN. An article announcing the marriage of Albert Womble and Mattie Smith in the Nashville Banner 2 January 1892.

1893 - John W. Womble lives at 413 South Cherry. Source: 1893 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

1895 - John W. Womble lives at 1605 Tilden. Source: 1895 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.

1896 - John W. Womble dies on Feb. 28th at his home at 1605 Tilden in Nashville, TN from pneumonia. He is buried on March 1 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. Source: John Washington Womble Internment Record, Mt. Olivet Cemetery Interment Records, Roll No. AC#576-1, pg. 1891-1906, Metro Archives of Nashville and Davidson County, Nashville, Davidson County, TN.

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References
  1. John Womble Pension file. (Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Appl. Files, National Archives Microfilm Publication, M804, roll 2624).
  2. Nashville American. (Newspaper Room)
    March 2, 1896, p. 6.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Nashville Deaths 1889-1896. (Metro Archives of Nashville and Davidson County Microfilm Publication C1D5, roll M-3)
    Roll No. M-3,p.95.
  4. John W. Womble Interment Record. (Mt. Olivet Cemetery Interment Records)
    Roll No. AC#576-1, p. 1891-1906.
  5. Tennessee State Library and Archives Index to Deed Books Hardeman County Deed Book X and Deed Book Y
    Rolls 48 and 49, Book X and Y, pgs. 308 and 633.
  6. 6.0 6.1 1866 Nashville City Directory. Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN.
  7. 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Fayette County, Tennssee.
  8. 1874 Nashville City Directory, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, TN..