The Norman Conquest of England in 1066 brought much change to the island nation, including many immigrants with new names. Among these immigrants were the ancestors of the Walley family, who
lived in Lancashire, in the township of Whalley while Whaley is a small village in Derbyshire.First found in Lancashire where they were descended from Wyamarus Whalley, who accompanied William the Conqueror, from Normandy, and was the Standard Bearer at the Battle of Hastings. The
Conqueror gave him the lordship of Whalley in the county of Lancaster. In 1296 an Abbot and about 20 monks arrived in Whalley to create a church that would become Whalley Abbey. One of the census
records of the name was Robert de Whalley who died before 1193 and was listed as the rector of Rochdale.
lived in Lancashire, in the township of Whalley while Whaley is a small village in Derbyshire.First found in Lancashire where they were descended from Wyamarus Whalley, who accompanied William the Conqueror, from Normandy, and was the Standard Bearer at the Battle of Hastings. The
Conqueror gave him the lordship of Whalley in the county of Lancaster. In 1296 an Abbot and about 20 monks arrived in Whalley to create a church that would become Whalley Abbey. One of the census
records of the name was Robert de Whalley who died before 1193 and was listed as the rector of Rochdale.
Leamon Donegan and Gladys Marie Allen Donegan had the following children: Judy, 'Peggy' & Darelene.
Leamon's mother,Grace Lankford Donegan (Leonard Donegan), was the daughter of Martha Walley Lankford (1)(Miles Lankford). We will begin this list with her.
Leamon's mother,Grace Lankford Donegan (Leonard Donegan), was the daughter of Martha Walley Lankford (1)(Miles Lankford). We will begin this list with her.
1.
Martha Walley - Mother of Grace Lankford Donegan G Grandmother of Peggy Donegan Snipes She was the daughter of James F. Walley. Martha married Miles J. Lankford. Martha and Miles had the following children: Herman Lankford; Larena Lankford; William E. Lankford; Grace Lankford; Erda Lankford; Minnie T. Lankford On the 1910 United States Federal Census, Martha is listed as living with her husband, Miles, and their children as listed as: Herman, Larena, William E., Grace, Erda, and Minnie, either on Centerville Road or Smith Springs Road. Her father, James, is living with them. Her nephew, Clifton Walley, 12, is also living with them. |
On the 1920 United States Federal Census they are still listed as living in Williamson County, Tennessee on Smith Springs Road. Their household includes: Martha, her husband, Miles, their children: Cila M., Minnie, Willie E., Susan I, and Willie E., along with Willie’s wife, Hattie and Willie’s son, Attley E. Also listed on this census are Grace Lankford Donegan and her family.
2.
James F. Walley - Father of Martha Walley Lankford
2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1834 in Tennessee -
On the **1910 United States Federal Census, at 76 years old, he is listed as living with his daughter, Martha, and her family. They are located in District 1, Williamson County, Tennessee. The census shows the location of Centerville Road and Smith Springs Road.
James F. Walley - Father of Martha Walley Lankford
2G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
1834 in Tennessee -
On the **1910 United States Federal Census, at 76 years old, he is listed as living with his daughter, Martha, and her family. They are located in District 1, Williamson County, Tennessee. The census shows the location of Centerville Road and Smith Springs Road.