The Jernigan Bookshelf

The place for all references on the Jernigan Family

This site is always a work in progress.  If you know of a book that doesn't appear here, please contact Marla Boots so that she can add it to the list. If you have a copy in your possession and are willing to do lookups, let Marla know that as well.  If you have any comments or suggestions for this page, please send them to Marla Boots.

Books on Jernigans

The following Jernigan books are arranged in alphabetical order by title. If you know of any other books related to the Jernigan family, or if you are willing to do lookups on any of the books that you have, please contact Marla Boots at email address mboots@worldnet.att.net.

A History of the Jarnagin Family in Iowa (1856-1996) by Jeri L. Corbitt. Synopsis: The Jarnagin family has been in Iowa for over 140 years. Most are descendants of John Jarnagin and Mary Smith. John was born about 1748 in VA. He moved to the area of TN in the late 1700s, and then to OH about 1805 (where he died in 1816). Over 1,300 descendants of John Jarnagin and Mary Smith are included in this history of the family, representing descendants of four of their (at least) nine children: Nancy (240), Mary (11), Isaac (750), and Eli (328). Today their descendants can be found throughout the U.S. and at least two foreign countries. The book is 6 x 9 size, printed on acid-free paper, hardbound, 511 pgs. (including index), 100+ pictures. $40.00 each (postage paid) to: Jeri L.Corbitt, 4912 Sussex Rd., Birmingham AL 35242-3006. Email address: jericorbitt@juno.com.

Albert’s Hidden Treasure--The Study of a Texas Civil War Veteran by A. Jack Jernigan. May 1996. This book is about Albert Jefferson Jernigan, Confederate veteran, county treasurer and businessman of Austin, TX, who died by his own hand New Year’s Day 1897. The book is based on a series of autobiographical letters Albert wrote to his parents, who were residing on a farm near Springfield, TN. $18.76 plus $3.74 for postage/handling. Contact A. Jack Jernigan at Rt. 4, Box 63A, McKinney, TX 75070, (972) 838-2836. Email address: AJJern@aol.com.

All Lead to Little Rock: Robinson-Jernigan, Sherry-Manning and Allied Lines by Sheila Spencer Stover.  S. S. Stover, Shawnee Mission, KS.

Ancestry of Sims/Hallman with Related Lines of Jernigan, Boon, Bryan by Lynn, Jo White.

A Thousand Years of Village History--Somerleyton by Rev. Dr. Edward C. Brooks,  Rector of Somerleyton. Thirty three pages describing the founding and history of the village and churches. Contains a list of Rectors and Patrons from 1309-1969, pictures of Somerleyton Hall and churches. The manor was in the Jernegan family from 1305-1604. 2nd edition was published in 1979. Order from Publications Secretary: Mrs. B. Robbens, Home Farm, Somerleyton. Published by the Trustees for the Parish churches of Ashby, Herringfleet, and Somerleyton, with all proceeds of sales to that Trust. Copyright by the Trust, c/o New Cottage, Herringfleet Road, St. Olaves, Gt. Yarmouth. Barbara Fowler at email address wildbloom@aol.com will do lookups.

Burch, Birch Family in Great Britain and America, Vol. I and II by Marilu Burch Smallwood.  This includes the family of Needham Jernigan of GA. At least three of the Burch children married into Needham Jernigan’s line.

Centennial History of Orlando by Eve Bacon. Published by Mickler House, Chuluota, FL, 1976 (2 volumes). This book is out of print, but there may be a few copies left at the Orange County Historical Museum in Orlando. Includes some photos of Martha Jernigan Tyler, and extracts from her memoirs. Also gives a list of Aaron Jernigan’s Company from the Seminole Wars. For lookups, contact William Morgan at Email address WSMORGANV@aol.com.

Cowart, Jernigan and Allied Families by Ralph M. Pabst. 1965. This book may be out of print; if you have a copy and are willing to do lookups, please contact Sharon Tingley at email address Shrun@aol.com.

Early Settlers of Barbour County, Alabama, Vol I & II by Marie Godfrey. Southern Historical Press, Inc., P.O. Box 1267, Greenville, SC 29602. Contact Barbara Stancliff for lookups. Email address: barbara@netdot.com.

History of Escambia County, Alabama by Annie C. Waters. 

History of Miller County, Georgia 1856-1980 by Colquitt Garden Club. The descendants of William Gibson Jernigan are listed. This is a 2-volume set, and Barbara Fowler will do lookups. Email her at wildbloom@aol.com.

History of Panola County, Texas by Leila B LaGrone.  (1819-1978). Contact Jerri Jernigan at email address supergal@flash.net for lookups.

Jarnagin Collection by Glenn Susong Clark. This book is about the descendants of Thomas Jarnagin & Mary Witt; and John Jarnagin (brother of Thomas) & Mary Smith. The Jarnagin brothers were from VA, migrated to the Jefferson/Grainger Co. TN area. Later, John relocated to Highland Co., OH. This book is no longer in print. Lookups are available; contact Sharon Tingley at email address Shrun@aol.com with the specific names for which you are looking.

Jernegan, Jernigan, Jarnigan, Jarnagin of England and North America c1090s-1990s by William Spencer Jarnagin. Plus a word on Jerningham, Cornwallis, Stafford, Wentworth. Genealogy book with foldouts. Can be ordered from Walden Press, P.O. Box 127, Concord, MA 01742.

Jernigan and Cooper, Jones, Craig, Wesley, and Ellis by Virginia Ruth Jernigan Sanders. Published in 1996, this book covers the line of Moody and Martha "Patsie" Milton Jernigan of SC>GA>AL. Contact Virginia at Rt. 2, Box 218, Brundige, AL 36010-9331.

Jernigan Reunion by Lillian Jernigan Worley. A Gathering of Some of the Descendants of Thomas Jernigan, Immigrant 1635 of Nansemond County, Virginia. Particularly the Family of his Great-Grandson Henry Jernigan (ca. 1710-1783), Planter of Johnston County, North Carolina. With a Foreword by Marion Hargrove. This book is out of print, but Kay Stone has issued a reprint. Contact Kay to order.

Jernigan Up-Date by LaVerne Jernigan Hall.  W & L Publishers 2743 S. 1st St., Rogers, Ark. 72756.

John (K) Quincy Jernigan genealogy and related lines by Maxine Jernigan.  Published by M. Jernigan 3348 Lowell St, San Diego, CA 92106.

Josiah Askew of Edgecombe County, North Carolina by Alice Ann Askew. The Askew family of Hancock Co. GA is heavily intertwined with the Needham Jernigan family of the same area. Mrs. Askew’s book can be found in the Georgia State Archives. Sharon Tingley at email address shrun@aol.com; or Barbara Fowler at email address wildbloom@aol.com, can do lookups.

Kinfolks of Wayne Co., NC 1793-1832 by Joseph W. Watson. Lists many Jernigans who were among the early families in Wayne Co.

Leaves of the Jernigan Tree by Verna Thomas Jernigan. This book is about the descendants of Alexander C. Jernigan Sr. and his wife Elizabeth Farmer, who first lived in Johnston Co. NC and then migrated to the Coffee Co. TN area. This book is no longer in print, but the author has given us permission to make Xerox copies for interested parties. Contact Marla Boots at email address mboots@worldnet.att.net for copies.

Marriage Records Clay County, Georgia 1854-1935 by Max L. Tatum.  Jernigans in this book have been extracted and printed in Vol. V of the Jernigan Family Home Page, dated Dec. 30, 1996, pg. 18.

Once Upon a Time in Tattnall County, Georgia by Charles E. Wildes. 1990. Contains extensive genealogy on Tattnall County families, including the earliest Jernigan listed, Aaron Jernigan, Jesse Jernigan, Sr. (1805--aft 1800). Contact William Boulineau for lookups at email address wbouline@newnorth.net.

Pine Castle Families by William S. Morgan. Contains information on families who settled in Pine Castle (little town south of Orlando) prior to World War II. Most of them are interconnected by blood and marriage. Surnames include: Macy, Jernigan, Patrick, Ivey, Knudson, Mizell, Crawford, Hansel, Harris, and many, many others. Cost is $12, postage paid.

Soil of So. Illinois by Betty Renshaw. Includes about 5K names including the following families: Tanner, Clarke, Field, Carson, Harkins, Jernigan, Pickett, Dunham, Dawdy, Pew, Lind, Plumb, Harris, Wilkins and Kennedy. 400 pgs. with index and 100 pgs. of pictures. $44.00 for hardback and $29.00 for softback postage paid. Contact Betty at 701 South 29th St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864. Email address: betr@accessus.net.

The Land Between, A History of Hancock County, Georgia to 1940 by Forest Shivers. This book mentions Albert Jernigan and Dr. C. S. Jernigan. It shows the Jernigan homeplace on a map from the late 1890s. It also shows the location of several cemeteries. Published by the Reprint Company of Spartanburg, SC in 1990.

The Macy Family of Pine Castle, and Other Related Families of Central Florida by William S. Morgan. This book was published for a Macy family reunion, and gives genealogy of Macys since 1635 to present, plus genealogies of several related families from Central Florida. Surnames include Jernigan, Patrick, Ivey, Knudson, Mizell, Crawford, and several others. Fully indexed. Cost is $12, postage paid.

Thomas Jarnagin, (1746-1802) by Lee Powers. 1973. Hon. Lee Powers was a State Rep. NC, now deceased. If anyone has ordering information about this book or if you have a copy and are willing to do lookups, please contact Marla Boots, email address mboots@worldnet.att.net.

To the Bone, or Past! by Reba Powers. Reba writes, "I have tracked down descendants in my Jernigan line, generation by generation. For example, I have personally contacted 71 of the great-grandchildren of Calvin E. Jernigan and Susan E. Bardin. Ours is a fascinating story, let me tell you! My book is rich with narrative and also contains genealogies, maps, and photographs." Contact Reba at Email address: F_powersra@titan.sfasu.edu; FAX 903-886-5581; Phone 409-560-3392 (home), 903-886-5496 (office).

Three Centuries of Jernigans by Three Centuries, Denver, CO (publisher). This book contains marriage and census data, nearly all of which is gleaned from Jernigan family members. Barbara Fowler at Email address wildbloom@aol.com will do lookups.

Books by Jernigans

See Here, Private Hargrove by Marion Hargrove.  Published by Henry Holt & Company, 1942. Marion Hargrove is a Jernigan descendant; his book was a #1 bestseller during World War II.

The Bell, The Clapper, and the Cord: Wit and Witticism by Kenneth Jernigan. Published by the National Federation of the Blind under the editorship of Kenneth Jernigan, President Emeritus.

Tin Can Man by E. J. Jernigan.  Contact Kay Stone at DFWH89A@prodigy.com for further information.

Jernigan Family Bibles

These bibles are arranged in alphabetical order by first name of the Jernigan to whom the bible belonged. Either the original bible is in the possession of the Jernigan researcher indicated, or photocopies are in their possession.

Elvira Jernigin & John Hart. This bible is on file at the Commerce Public Library in Commerce TX. It was owned by Mrs. Ibah (Johnson) Browne, the great-granddaughter of John Hart & Elvira Jernigin. A copy of this bible is included in Vol. XI of the Jernigan Home Page dated June 27, 1997, pg. 2.

John W. & Nora (Haughton) Jernigan. This bible is now in the possession of Albert O. English of Clayton, GA. Mr. English is the grandson of John W. and Nora Haughton Jernigan, who lived in White Plains, GA, between 1869 and 1949. A copy of this bible is included in Vol. V of the Jernigan Home Page dated Dec. 30, 1996, pg. 5.

Rachel Susan Jernigan & Samuel Patton Stockton. Rachel Susan was the daughter of William Watkins Jernigan. Lists the descendants of Rachel Susan Jernigan and Samuel Patton Stockton. Wava Stockton, Email address wbstockton@qcsn.com, will provide copies to anyone who wants one.

Silas and Anna (Coleman) Jernigan. This bible first belonged to Anna Coleman Jernigan, then to her youngest daughter, Margaret (Maggie) Jernigan Cowart, then to Maggie’s youngest son, Eugene Cowart, then to Eugene’s only child, Eugene Guyland Cowart. A copy of this bible is included in Vol. X of the Jernigan Family Home Page dated May 30, 1997, pg. 2.

William Franklin Jernigan, son of Henry Hamilton Jernigan, and Josephine (Riley) Jernigan. Lists their children with births, deaths, marriages. Sharon Tingley has photocopies of this bible and will provide copies.

I have to thank Sharon Tingley and Barbara Fowler for helping me get this site together! I don't know what I'd do without you two!  THANKS! 

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