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     Betty Washington was born in 1733. She died in 1797.

     Samuel Washington was born in 1734. He died in 1781.

     John Augustine Washington was born in 1736. He died in 1787.

     Charles Washington was born in 1738. He died in 1799.

     Mildred Washington was born in 1739. She died in 1740.

     Martha Dandridge married George Washington, son of Augustine Washington and Mary Ball. Martha Dandridge was born in 1731. She died in 1802.

     Butler Washington died in 1716. He was born in 1716.

     Lawrence Washington was born in 1718. He died in 1743.

     Augustine Washington was born in 1719.

     Jane Washington was born in 1721. She died in 1735.

     Kenneth Paul Tabb Jr. died. He was born.

     Joseph Tabb died on 7 June 1937.¹ He was born on 7 June 1937.¹ He was buried after 7 June 1937 at Ravey Parsley Cemetery, Evangeline, Acadia Parish, Louisiana.¹

     Katherine Agnes Russell married Charles Albert Tabb, son of Robert Snodgrass Tabb and Annie Mae Herring.² Katherine Agnes Russell was born in 1873.¹ She died on 3 August 1966 at Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹ She was buried after 3 August 1966 at Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹

     James "Tank" Henry Dowling was born on 15 November 1977 at Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida.^1,2 He died on 23 December 2014 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 37.² James “Tank” Henry Dowling, 37 died suddenly on Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. He leaves his loving parents whom will always cherish his memory, Alton and Saundra Dowling, two brothers Mike (Kerrie) Dowling, Chris (Sarah) Dowling, along with 4 nephews and 1 niece. James also leaves his step-granddaughter Milee Beth Nugiba of Ragley, LA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,Von Henry "Jiggs" Dowling andMavis Helen Hutchison Dowling ,Martha Virleen Henry Dixon andWinford Dixon James a Florida native, lived primarily in Texas and Louisiana until returning to live in Callahan, FL in 2013. He was employed in the construction field and considered himself a “jack-of-all-trades”. James could often be found fishing. Always going for the “big one” that always seemed to break his line, or even his rod, just before he could land it. He loved playing his guitar with his father Alton and nephew Devin Dowling, as James would sing-along for the entire family. James never passed anyone in need of help without stopping to lend a hand or put a smile on their faces. He had a special love and connection with children, and would do anything for the children in his family he so loved and cherished. James was always considered to be the toughest man in the world, yet he always had a soft spot for family and would sacrifice any and everything to do something for his loved ones in need. Long known for his positive outlook on life, kind heart, and his sense of humor, James love life itself and placed his family closer in his heart than anything else. He was truly a strong bond that held this family together during hard times and will never be replaced or forgotten. We love you and will miss you always Uncle Tank.

A memorial service will be held Friday, January 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church Pierce Chapel Road Waycross, GA 31503. James will be laid to rest beside his grandfather Von “Jiggs” Henry Dowling. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT USO 6801 Roosevelt Blvd NAS Jacksonville, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212 in his name. Integrity Cremations of Jacksonville, FL and Miles - Odum Funeral Home in Waycross, GA will be assisting the family. He was buried on 2 January 2015 at Pierce Chapel Cemetery, Schlatterville, Brantley County, Georgia.²

     Abram G. Van Metre was born in 1828 at Berkeley County, Virginia. He married Melvina Roberts, daughter of Joseph Roberts and Elizabeth VanMetre, on 30 November 1869 at Lafayette County, Missouri. Abram G. Van Metre died on 13 April 1872 at Lafayette County, Missouri.

     Roland Carl Tabb was born on 10 February 1946 at Kootenai County, Idaho.¹ He died on 11 February 1946 at Kootenai County, Idaho.¹ He was buried after 11 February 1946 at Forest Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho.

     Elias M. Walker was born in 1839.

     Kity Virginia Walker was born in 1854.

     Mary "Dolly" Margaret Breitenstein married Leo Holland Tabb, son of Joseph Patterson Tabb and M. Catherine (Cattie) Holland. Mary "Dolly" Margaret Breitenstein was born on 19 August 1917 at Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹ She died on 6 June 2013 at Jefferson County, Kentucky, at age 95.¹ She was buried on 10 June 2013 at Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.¹

     Mildred Sirmons married Dotson Carroll Tabb, son of David Carroll (Pete) Tabb and Wilson Ethel Dotson. Mildred Sirmons was born on 18 February 1927. She died on 10 August 1996 at age 69. She was buried after 10 August 1996 at Altus Cemetery, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Ross Leconte Lingle was born in 1922.¹ He married Ethel Clariece Tabb, daughter of David Carroll (Pete) Tabb and Wilson Ethel Dotson, on 19 January 1946.¹ Ross Leconte Lingle died in 2002.¹

     Deurweent George Simmons was born in 1924.¹ He married Ethel Clariece Tabb, daughter of David Carroll (Pete) Tabb and Wilson Ethel Dotson, on 6 August 2005.¹ Deurweent George Simmons died in 2014.¹

     Phillip Bernard Lankford was born on 29 June 1926.¹ He died on 14 March 2014 at age 87. He was buried after 14 March 2014 at Altus Cemetery, Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma.

     Steve Butler died.¹ He was born.¹

     Grace Welch died. She married Walter Bain Tabb, son of Jefferson Davis Tabb and Cora M. Wells.¹ Grace Welch was born in September 1897 at Arkansas.¹

     Carrie R. Lee was born on 24 August 1906.¹ She married Walter Bain Tabb, son of Jefferson Davis Tabb and Cora M. Wells, on 25 October 1924 at Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.¹ Carrie R. Lee died on 16 April 1996 at age 89.¹ She was buried after 16 April 1996 at Holdenville Cemetery, Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma.¹

     Kathleen Tabb married (---?---) Thoes. Kathleen Tabb was born on 11 December 1915 at Oklahoma.¹ She died on 30 May 1991 at age 75.

     Howard Leon Tabb was born on 2 August 1917 at Oklahoma.¹ He died on 6 November 1941 at Alexandria, Arlington County, Virginia, at age 24.^1,2 He was buried after 6 November 1941 at Holdenville Cemetery, Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma.¹

     David Cunningham Tabb was born on 13 December 1894 at Naomi, Walker County, Georgia. He married Maude Mae Mize in 1919.¹ David Cunningham Tabb died on 24 July 1921 at Naomi, Walker County, Georgia, at age 26; Story posted in Walker County Messenger Lafayette, Ga. on Friday, July 8, 1921:
It read:
D.C. Tabb; WIFE AND BABY INJURED IN AUTO WRECK:
Chattanooga, Tenn. July 5, 1921 –
D.C. Tabb, who lives four miles east of LaFayette, Ga., his wife and a 2 year old baby were seriously, the man perhaps, fatally injured in an automobile accident at the corner of Missionary Avenue and the Rossville Boulevard shortly after 7 o’clock last night, when Tabb who was drinking drove his car squarely in front of a three and one-half ton White truck, driven by Robt. Orr, of the Orr Transfer Co. None of the occupants of the truck were hurt, although it was filled with a picnic party from the Daybreakers’ Club, of this city, returning from Cherokee springs, near Ringgold. The injured were picked up by a Mr. Eaves and rushed to the Physicians’ and Surgeons’ hospital, where up to a late hour last night, none of them had regained consciousness.
Tabb suffered severe cuts and bruises all over the body and limbs and is injured internally. His wife was cut about the head arms and body. The baby’s head is severely bruised. The occupants of the truck 28 in number, were considerably shaken up, and several of the ladies fainted.
When the wreck of Tabb’s car was examined after the collision, it was found to contain twelve one-gallon tin cans, which smelled very strongly of liquor. Tabb, according to hospital attendants was in a drunken condition when he was place under the anaesthetic at the hospital. He is known as a transporter of liquor to officers of Walker County and, is now under a $500 bond, following his arrest for transporting about six weeks ago. The sheriff of Walker County reported by phone last night, stated that Tabb had not yet been indicted in the case. Thursday morning Tabb was reported as slightly improved and Mrs. Tabb and baby was considered not seriously injured.
Next story in Walker County Messenger appeared on July 22, 1921:
It read:
All HOPES ABANDONED FOR RECOVERY OF D.C. TABB
Chattanooga, July 21 –
D.C. Tabb, of LaFayette, Ga., who has been at the Physicians and Surgeon’s Hospital since he received serious injuries in an automobile accident on the Rossville boulevard on the evening of July 4^th will not recover. Advices received from the hospital last night were to the effect that Tabb is delirious and is gradually sinking. His death is merely a matter of hours and it is probably that he will not regain consciousness.

My great-grandfather was said to have volunteered for World War I, served in the Navy for two years aboard two separate ships, the William O’Brien and the Allianca, survived and returned to small town USA where he met his demise running moonshine. His wife, Maude Mae Mize Tabb, died three years later from complications of this wreck and my grandmother, their only child who was in that fatal wreck, was raised by her grandmother and grandfather, Thomas and Arzella Mize. My grandmother was never told how her father died (that he was drunk the night of the accident, or that he was a “known moonshiner”) until I researched my Ancestry and found the articles above. He was buried on 26 July 1921 at Naomi Cemetery, Naomi, Walker County, Georgia.

     Maude Mae Mize was born on 8 September 1902.¹ She married David Cunningham Tabb, son of John Walter Tabb and Susan Olive Hartsill, in 1919.¹ Maude Mae Mize died on 23 August 1924 at age 21.¹ She was buried after 24 August 1924 at Naomi Cemetery, LaFayette, Walker County, Georgia.¹