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     Martha was born at Randolph County, Georgia, in 1840.¹ She married Riney (Riddy) L. Cleaveland at Early County, Georgia, on 5 August 1860.¹ Her body was interred in 1951 at Pearson, Rankin County, Mississippi.² Martha died in 1951 at Pearson, Rankin County, Mississippi.^3,4

     Francis died. Francis was born at Georgia in 1842.¹

     Edwin was born at Baker County, Georgia, in 1843.¹ He married Mary Gertrude Powell at Early County, Georgia, on 28 December 1865.^2,3 Edwin J. Tabb was buried in 1885 at Blakely Cemetery, Blakely, Early County, Georgia. Edwin died in 1885 at Georgia.⁴

     Ellen died. Ellen was born at Georgia in 1846.¹

     George was born at Blakely, Early County, Georgia, on 1 June 1845.¹ He married Nancy Lucinda Bush at Early County, Georgia, on 25 February 1869.¹ His body was interred in June 1900 at Hinds County, Mississippi.² George died on 1 June 1900 at Hinds County, Mississippi, at age 55.³

     Her body was interred at Hinds County, Mississippi.¹ Martha died at Mississippi.² Martha was born at Florida in 1832.² She married Joe Isham Lane Wilson at Early County, Georgia, on 27 April 1854.^3,1 She married Thomas M. Tabb at Early County, Georgia, on 16 September 1867.⁴

     James died. James was born at Georgia in 1862.¹

     Ida died at Hinds County, Mississippi.¹ Ida was born at Early County, Georgia, in 1863.² She married W. A. Gough at Hinds County, Mississippi, on 10 January 1881.¹

     Susan died. Susan was born at Georgia in 1855.¹

     Sarah died. Sarah was born at Early County, Georgia, in 1869.¹

     Nancy was born at Early County, Georgia, on 10 July 1848.^2,3 She married Augustus Sheffield circa 1864.⁴ She married George H. Tabb at Early County, Georgia, on 25 February 1869.⁵ Her body was interred in 1932 at Madison, Madison County, Mississippi, at Pearl River Cemetery.^6,3 Nancy died in 1932.⁶

     Vamily tradition says Riney L. Cleaveland was shot dead at the dinner table by a former slave who climbed through a window and shot him at point blank range. This was told to me by my great aunt Bessie Parker Case the daughter of mary Lee Cleaveland Parker.

Riney L. Cleaveland was a CSA veteran having joined Co. G, 17th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia, CSA in Dougherty County Georgia. He had two brothers Hansford D. Cleaveland and Malachi Cleaveland who also joined the same regiment. Riney Cleaveland fought at Gettysburg wher he was wounded.

Source: George Michael Gray, 4306 Emerald Lane, SE, Decatur, Alabama 35603. Riney was born at Georgia circa 1836.¹ He married Martha D. Tabb at Early County, Georgia, on 5 August 1860.² Riney died before 1869 at Early County, Georgia.³

     Lunsford was born at Randolph County, Georgia, in May 1852.¹ He married Susie Widner at Miller County, Georgia, circa 1890.² His body was interred in 1905 at Miller County, Georgia, at DeBarry Cemetery.³ Lunsford died in 1905 at Miller County, Georgia.¹

     He married Emma Widner at Georgia.¹ He married Mattie Sanders at Georgia.¹ James was born at Miller County, Georgia, on 26 June 1852.² James died on 2 July 1937 at Miller County, Georgia, at age 85.^3,2 His body was interred after 2 July 1937 at Miller County, Georgia, at DeBarry Cemetery.⁴

     John was born at Randolph County, Georgia, on 7 November 1858.^1,2 He married Katherine (Kate) Kisia Poole at Miller County, Georgia, circa 1884.³ John died on 18 April 1934 at Early County, Georgia, at age 75.^1,2 His body was interred after 18 April 1934 at Miller/Early Counties, Georgia, at Tabb Family Cemetery.^4,2

     Tabb family lore tells that Henry's mother sent him to a neighbor's house for a cup of sugar. Henry and a brother took the opportunity to leave. Henry landed in Madison County, Texas. He married and had nine children.

Henry went home to Georgia once to visit his mother. On his way home on the train he was exposed to the measles. He was sick with the measles while at home with his mother. After returning to Texas he learned that his mother had taken measles and died.

Source: Grandmamie's Family: a pictorial history and stories of the Clark, Foreman, Jackson, Pollock, Tabb, Weast Wehring, Wilson and Wood famioy group in Texas. By Ruth Foreman Slatton. Page 17. Henry was born at Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, on 7 September 1858.¹ He married Susan Rebecca Mitchell at Georgia in 1887.² Henry died on 12 December 1908 at Greenbriar, Madison County, Texas, at age 50.^1,3 His body was interred after 12 December 1908 at Madisonville, Madison County, Texas, at Greenbriar Cemetery.^4,3

     Troupe was born at Georgia circa 1864.¹ Troupe died circa 1866 at Georgia.¹

     He married Pinky (---?---) at Georgia.¹ George was born at Colquitt, Early County, Georgia, on 26 June 1862.¹ He married Jo Emma Adams at Montgomery County, Texas, on 25 December 1892.¹ George M. Tabb Dies in Sleep At Age of 90 Years

Last rites were held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church for George M. Tabb, 90 who died in his sleep Nov. 13 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank McVey, of Madisonville. He had been in ill health for two years.

Mr. Tabb was born June 26, 1862 in Colquitt, Ga. He was married to Miss Jo Emma Adams Dec. 25, 1892 in Montgomery County, Texas. He had been a farmer until his retirement several years ago and had also been a member of the Baptish Church for many years.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. McVey of Madisonville and Mrs. Minnie Mixon of Conroe; three sons, John Tabb of Midway, Jim Tabb of Houston and W. G. Tabb of Conroe; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Rev. J. A. Hosea, pastor of the Baptist Church of Chandler, conducted the services assisted by Wyatt Sawyer, minister of the Madisonville Church of Christ. Interment was in the Alphin Cemetery under the direction of Riddle Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Ira Mixon Jr., Calvin Mixon, George Mixon, Joe Mixon, Arthur Lee Mixon and L. B. Mixon, all grandsons of Mr. Tabb.

Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Mose Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Plunkett and George Catoe of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Tabb of Bryan and Mr. and Mrs. Harve English and daughter and Mr. English's sister, Omie.

Source: Vickie Pearson (vip@airmail.net). George died on 13 November 1952 at Madisonville, Madison County, Texas, at age 90.^1,2 His body was interred on 14 November 1952 at Madisonville, Madison County, Texas, at Allphin Cemetery.¹

     Susie was born at Randolph County, Georgia, on 8 September 1864.^1,2,3 She married Lunsford Tabb at Miller County, Georgia, circa 1890.⁴ Susie died on 12 July 1954 at Miller County, Georgia, at age 89.^2,5 Her body was interred after 12 July 1954 at Miller County, Georgia, at DeBarry Cemetery.⁵

     Floy was born at Miller County, Georgia, on 6 November 1889.^1,2 She married Ruben Franklin Haire at Miller County, Georgia, on 13 September 1914.² Floy died on 8 October 1967 at Colquitt, Miller County, Georgia, at age 77.² Her body was interred after 8 October 1967 at Miller County, Georgia, at DeBarry Cemetery.³

     His body was interred at Miller County, Georgia, at DeBarry Cemetery.¹ Ruben was born in 1886.¹ He married Floy Tabb at Miller County, Georgia, on 13 September 1914.² Ruben died in 1969.

     Eugenia was born at Miller County, Georgia, in 1896.^1,2 She married William (Bill) Wright Phillips in 1912.² Eugenia died before 1940.

     William was born in 1891.¹ He married Eugenia (Jeannie) Tabb in 1912.² William died in 1966.

     She married Hansford Duncan Worrell.¹ Eva was born at Miller County, Georgia, on 1 May 1892.^2,1,3 Eva died on 8 July 1941 at Miller County, Georgia, at age 49.^4,3 She was buried after 8 July 1941 at Roberts Cemetery, Miller County, Georgia.³

     He married Eva Tabb.¹ Hansford was born on 20 November 1888.^2,3 He died on 2 March 1955 at age 66.³ He was buried after 2 March 1955 at Roberts Cemetery, Miller County, Georgia.³

     L. died.¹ L. was born.

     Hilton died. Hilton was born.

     Milton died. Milton was born.

     Edna died. Edna was born. She married Eugene Haire.¹

     He married Edna Worrell.¹ Eugene died. Eugene was born.