He was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee, and died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the husband of Mildred G. McCarley and the father of Martha Craig Tays Burress.
His parents built a large two-story home in 1914 on what is referred to as old Hwy 45 in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi.
His unmarried sisters continued to live in "the house" as it was lovingly called until the last one passed away. The home was then sold to the entertainer, Jerry Lee Lewis. His childhood home was a landmark in the area for over 80 years until it was sold. Sadly it is now in disrepair since none of the siblings are still alive to see after it.
He was born in Lawrence County, Tennessee, and died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the husband of Mildred G. McCarley and the father of Martha Craig Tays Burress.
His parents built a large two-story home in 1914 on what is referred to as old Hwy 45 in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi.
His unmarried sisters continued to live in "the house" as it was lovingly called until the last one passed away. The home was then sold to the entertainer, Jerry Lee Lewis. His childhood home was a landmark in the area for over 80 years until it was sold. Sadly it is now in disrepair since none of the siblings are still alive to see after it.
Family Members
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Virgia Moores Tays Heyer
1895–1963
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Wesley Alexander Tays
1897–1928
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Andrew Rodney Tays
1899–1966
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Fannie Sybil Tays
1901–1978
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Leland Crockett Tays Peeler
1902–1978
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Edith Cromwell Tays
1905–1970
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Mildred Katherine Tays
1907–1989
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Lila May Tays Young
1909–1976
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Herbert Eugene Tays Sr
1912–1971
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Gladys Elizabeth Tays Young
1914–2004
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Doris Marie Tays Robertson
1916–1998
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