The Hughes Family History

From Goodspeed's History of Tn - Gibson Co.

Thomas Callis is of English-Irish descent, and was born in Gibson County, Tenn., August 31, 1836,
son of Wilkins and Mary (Battle) Callis, born, respectively, in Virginia and Tennessee. Our subject
was raised on a farm and was educated in the common schools of Gibson County. He has been
a farmer from almost his earliest recollections, and has met with fair success in all his undertakings.
He owns fifty-one acres of land, on which he located in 1881. It is well improved, a part of the same
being in a fine state of cultivation. His other lands amount to about 116 acres. February 20, 1861,
he was united in marriage to Harriet Mason, daughter of Richard and Lucy Mason, of Gibson
County. Their union has been blessed in the birth of three daughters and one son: Mary A. C.,
Charley W., Lula B. and Florence V. L. Mrs. Callis died December 5, 1872, and September 23,
1876, he married Sarah T. Russell, daughter of Pinkney and Cassie A. Russell. Their family
consists of two sons and one daughter: Theophilus, Ollie B. D. and Grover C. The family are
members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and Mr. Callis is a Democrat and a member
of the I. 0. 0. F. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate service and served one year.

• Married: 20 FEB 1861 ³

• Married: 23 SEP 1876 ³

1. Note:
   1850 census of Gibson Co, Tn
2. Note:
   THE CALLIS FAMILY
   in England and the USA
   1086-1998, original by Helena Callis McGinnis.
   Info taken from Electronic Edition.
3. Note:
   Goodspeed's History of Tn.