My Genealogy Hound

Warren Neill is the only son of Isaac and Mary A. (Johnston) Neill. The mother was formerly the wife of Sexton McCoy, who is mentioned in another sketch. Isaac Neill was born in South Carolina in 1805, and there grew to manhood, and married Mrs. McCoy. They came to McNairy County, Tenn., about 1845, and in 1856 moved to Southwestern Missouri, where they lived some four years, and then returned to Tennessee, where they spent the remainder of their days. The father was a Democrat, and for about eight years held the position of constable. Although a cripple the greater part of his life, he managed to make a good living with the help of his son. The father died in 1871, and the mother in 1877. Warren Neill was born and reared on a farm in South Carolina, his birth occurring May 28, 1841. He attended school only about twelve months during his life, and assisted his parents on the farm until 1862, when he volunteered his services in Company F. Fifty-first Tennessee Confederate Infantry. At the battle of Stone River he was detailed to care for the wounded, and while on duty was captured, and, after being retained at the hospital about three months, was taken to Camp Butler, Ill., where he was held a prisoner about four months. After his release he did not re-enter service. Mr. Neill owns 254 acres of land, which he has earned by his energy and economy. In 1867 he married Martha C. Northcott, who was born in Gibson County April 8, 1851. To them were born five sons and five daughters. Mr. Neill is a Democrat.