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History of Hugh Williamson

History of Hugh Williamson

Williamson County, Tennessee was named for Hugh Williamson.  Read about the accomplishments he achieved during his lifetime.  The versatile Williamson was born of Scotch-Irish descent at West Nottingham, PA., in 1735. He was the eldest son in a large family, whose head was a clothier. Hoping he would become a Presbyterian minister, his parents oriented his education toward that calling. After attending preparatory schools at New London Cross Roads, DE, and Newark, DE, he entered the first class of the…

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Dillahunty Migrations During the mid-1790’s

Dillahunty Migrations During the mid-1790’s

From Jones County, North Carolina to Williamson County, Tennessee by T. Vance Little Early settlers of Williamson County and Middle Tennessee followed certain migration patterns. They came in groups from the same places. The people who made up the individual migration groups had similar backgrounds, with common religious or ethnic roots. They traveled in groups for their mutual protection as well as for their mutual social and economic convenience. One such group that arrived in Middle Tennessee in mid 1790’s…

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