Thompson Family of Franklin County
Submitted by Debbie Wilkinson
Franklin Co., Tenn. Deeds 1836-1840 (FHL#0576327).D.B. Q:115. Sampson THOMPSON and Nancy his wife to John J. HAYTER. Whereas Jacob Miller died seized and possessed of one tract of land in FC on or near the head of Norwood creek a branch of the Boiling Fork … 9a and 36 poles of said tract fell to us, It being one share as the heirs of said Miller … we Sampson Thompson and Nancy Thompson for $45 do sell the 9a and 36 poles it being our share as aforesaid of said tract of land that was laid off to the widow of said Miller which descends to us at her death … our interest in the dower laid off to the widow … 16 Apr. 1838
/S/ Sampson THOMPSON; Nancy (her X mark) THOMPSON. Wit.: Jesse PYLES. Nancy THOMPSON the feme covert gave her privey before William W.BRAZELTON, Clerk of the County Court. 16 Apr. 1838. Reg’d. 18 Apr. 1838.