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TAYLOR

Requesting information on John Wesley TAYLOR, b. 1818 in Williamson Cty, m. Letty GIVENS 1837.  Lived on the South Harpeth below SmithSprings. Thos. HUTCHINSON and Nancy GIVENS were sister and brother-in-law. I believe his father to have been James, who died during the cholera epidemic of 1832.  Any information will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.
Jerry Taylor — 505 Woodhurst Drive, Nashville, TN 37220
jjtayler [at] bellsouth [dot] net
Submitted on Sun May 31 20:18:34 EDT 1998

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TIGNOR, EDWARD W.

I am looking for help from anyone that may have the surname Tignor appearing in their ancestry.  There was a family? in Williamson County between 1809 and 1830.  Several male members left the county between 1830 and 1840, never to return.  If you have information with surname TIGNOR, I would be extremely grateful to hear from you.
J. Tignor
Tiglem [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 30 13:15:52 EDT 1998

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CHRISTMON,CARMICHAEL,JOHNSON

Des cendent of Christmons, Carmichaels, & Johnsons in Nolensville, TN. Seeking links to the following ancestors:  Ben & Clairie Christmon(1840s), John & Addie Carmichael, Will & Mattie Johnson (1880s).
tfb
bfstfb [at] isdn [dot] net
 Submitted on Sat May 30 12:09:27 EDT 1998

 

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CAROTHERS

Researching Carothers family in  Tennessee.  Primary area isWilliamson Co(Franklin)
Tom Carothers — 8028 SE Hood, Milwaukie, OR 97267
Tcaroth [at] aracnet [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 30 05:01:22 EDT 1998

 

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SLEDGE

SLEDGE, Sterling G.,Sterling G. Jr, John
Milton Sledge
MSledge806 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri May 29 01:32:27 EDT 1998

 

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SPARKMAN, THOMPSON

Seeking information on James SPARKMAN and Jane THOMPSON Sparkman. Hadson, James Alexander SPARKMAN @ 1854-55 in Franklin TN. Jane hadyounger brother, Richard THOMPSON. James Alexander works at Uncle’stanyard during WBTS. J.A. SPARKMAN & Dick THOMPSON (1 yr older thanJ.A.) leave TN for west @ 1867-68.
L.B. Sparkman — POB 204, Green Forest, AR 72638-0204
sparkman [at] grnforest [dot] oursc [dot] k12 [dot] ar [dot] us
Sub mitted on Wed May 27 14:29:28 EDT 1998

 

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GARRETT, THOMAS B.

Thomas B. Garrett, b 14 April 1806, in 1830 census ofWilliamsson Cty. Bro. of Jacob Garrett & s. of John &Jane Garrett. m. Levicey Evans, came to Texas in 1830sJacob Garrett, Sr. b about 1730 in virginia, wifwHonour Garrett.
W.H. Kline — 9020 Woodlaen Dr., Granbury, TX 76049
bkline [at] hcnews [dot] com
Submitted on Tue May 26 13:04:15 EDT 1998

 

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DOWDY

I am searching for descendants/researchers of John DOWDY, who lived moved to Williamson Co.,Tn. from N.C. He was born abt. 1780 in N.C.and married Rney (maiden name unknown) abt. 1803 in N.C. Their fristtwo children were born in N.C.;1.Macajah b abt.1804, N.C.,d.bef. 1845Williamson Co.,m. Patsy TALLY,2. Mary “Polly” b.11 Aug.1806N.C.,d.abt.1853 Decatur Co.,Tn.,m. Jordan JOHNSON. The ramining 8children were born in Tn. I do have all of the names of the remaningchildren with their spouces. Would be glad to sahre info on thisfamily. Sue Feild — suefeild [at] jps [dot] net
Sue Feild
suefeild [at] jps [dot] net
Submitted on Tue May 26 11:21:14 EDT 1998

 

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SAWYER, DEMPSEY

Need information on gggrandfather Dempsey SAWYER b March 1, 1796,Pasquotank, NC moved to Williamson County after 1804 died October 9,1860, Williamson Co. Need info on parents, grandparents. Dempseymarried a Courtney Kennedy, b May 1, 1796 in NC.  They had 12children
Henrietta B. Ferree
ehf [at] flash [dot] net
Submitted on Sun May 24 10:57:09 EDT 1998

 

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GORDON,PEAVYHOUSEI AM LOOKING FOR ELI

I am looking for relatives of Elizabeth (LIzzy) Jane PEAVYHOUSE bornJan.10,1893 ,died May 1975 and was married to Joseph (Jody) FrancisMarion GORDON born Aug 15,1896 in perry County and died Nov. 1965 inMemphis,Tn. Elizabeth  gordon lived in Franklin,Tn at the time of herdeath.
Mitzi Gordon Morgan
MMorgan604 [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sat May 23 18:02:14 EDT 1998

 

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WOOD

WOOD, Alexander.  Born June 1794 in Williamson Co. Wife probablyNancy North.  Moved to Missouri in 1820s.
STODDARD, Robert — 1131 Carlos Dr., Lincoln, NE 68505
rs10230 [at] navix [dot] net
Submitted on Sat May 23 13:31:11 EDT 1998

 

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ANDREWS,DUNNEGAN

I am looking for the parents of Samuel ANDREWS and Kittura DUNNEGAN.They were married 23 May 1812 in Williamson Co TN.I believe they hadseveral children born in TN. Mary Susan,Lucinda, Keziah, WilliamF,Thomas H, John D, Lewis Samuel, and Drucilla ANDREWS. The familymigrated to Fayette Co IL.
Forrest E ANDREWS
PaPa1A [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Thu May 21 20:19:22 EDT 1998

 

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JOHNSON, JOHNSTON

I am looking for any information on my great-great grandmotherMinerva JOHNSON (JOHNSTON)born 9-21-1845 in the Franklin area. Married William M. (Bill) TUCKER on 12-24-1865.  They moved toBedford County, TN and had 6 children. Any information as to herparents and etc. will be most appreciated.
Pat Bolin
teknokatz [at] mci2000 [dot] com
Submitted on Tue May 19 11:51:53 EDT 1998

 

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BARGER, BULLOCK

Hello:      I am interested in finding out any information on Allen andNancy BULLOCK BARGER my gr-gr-grandparents.  Allen BARGER was born inTn. ABT of 1801.  Nancy was born in Tn. ABT of 1815.  I don’t knowwhere either Allen and Nancy were born.  In 1829, I found a landgrant for 100 acres of land in Morgan Co. Tn. issued to Allen BARGER. I now have a deed for this property out of Morgan Co. Tn. for the100 acres signed by Governor William Carroll of Tn. It is my beliefthat Allen and Nancy lived in Bledsoe Co. Tn. beforing moving toRipley Co. Missouri in the 1830’s.  I am interested in who Allen andNancy’s parents are; were there any siblings?  When was Allen BARGERand Nancy BULLOCK married?  Any information would be appreciated.  Carl Barger, Superintendent of the Warren Public Schools, Warren, AR.
Carl Barger — 315 East Cedar, Warren, AR 71671
cbarger [at] seark [dot] net
Submitted on Mon May 18 00:11:57 EDT 1998

 

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SOUTHALL

Looking for any information on Thomas SOUTHALL, Pvt., 55th TNInfantry (a.k.a. McKoin’s Infantry), CSA formed in Williamson County.
Doug Southall
dsouthall [at] umemphis [dot] campus [dot] mci [dot] net
Submitt ed on Sat May 16 00:20:42 EDT 1998

 

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LONG, WARNOCK

Lucy Jane LONG b. May 8, 1873 in Franklin, Tenn.  married Madison D. WARNOCK b. Oct 14, 1859 in Mobile, Ala.
Sharon E. Clanahan — Box 508, Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
OlRiverRat [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Fri May 15 07:50:57 EDT 1998

 

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TUCKER,  SMITH, EASLEY, SOUTHALL

Searching for any information regarding, TUCKER, SMITH, EASLEY andSOUTHALL families in Williamson County.  Grandparents, William “Babe”Tucker and Irene Smith Tucker.        Great Grandparents:  John and SallyTucker and Jessie Smith and Maria Burns Smith.
Y. Sanders
vonny7 [at] worldnet [dot] att [dot] net
Submitted on Sun May 10 11:51:19 CDT 1998

 

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SEXTON

Trying to find the Father of Alexander Calvin SEXTON. Born 1821 inWilliamson County TN. Married Lucy Stockett October 9, 1843. Fatherpossibly Jessie SEXTON who appeared on the 1809 Tax Register for thesame county. This Jessie had 230 acres of land for which he was**Not** Taxed. meaning he was under 21 years of age. Thinking he cameto Williamson Co. to claim land due a Father or Grandfather for Rev.War Service.
Mike Sexton — 24 Woodland Ave., Greensburg, PA 15601-1714
MEERCATS2 [at] AOL [dot] Com
Submitted on Fri May  8 23:09:43 CDT 1998

 

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RAY,

Looking for any information on a Thomas RAY b 1811,13 in williamsoncounty,m Jemima in 1832 . they childen wasWilliam,John,Amanda,James,Thomas,Sarah,John,Robert,Sandy,Rebecca,M ary,David,Martha. Thank you
Mabel C Wilson — 18642 Cedar Drive East, Ft Myers, FL 33912
emwilson5 [at] juno [dot] com
Submitted on Fri May  8 09:25:30 CDT 1998

 

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PARSLEY

William W. PARSLEY is listed as having lived in Williamson Co., TN atthe time of the 1840 census.  Does anyone know the children ofWilliam W. Parsley??  Harvey Preston Parsley was born in TN.  Doesanyone know the parents of Harvey Parsley??  Thank you.
Tom Chilton
tchilton [at] telis [dot] org
Submitted on Thu May  7 23:53:14 CDT 1998

 

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HARPER,RICE,HILTON

Looking for any information on these families, in Williamson andDavidson counties 1800 to present.
Robert S. Leifeste
rsleifeste [at] earthlink [dot] net
Submitted on Wed May  6 18:32:18 CDT 1998

 

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HUNT

Does anyone have access to will book 7, Williamson County? Thiscounty has no host now.  Looking for will of Gersham Hunt, 1839, inwill book 7, page 29, item 5.  This was from Index to Wills, StateLibrary and Archives, Nashville. I’m in California, so too far awayexcept by mail.
Patricia Hunt Rouleau
Roulx [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Wed May  6 11:56:19 CDT 1998

 

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STOKES, PATTON, TOLIN

I would very much like information about BERRY (?BERRYMAN?) STOKESwho is listed on Ancestry with a marriage to TUZZA PATTON 29 December1810 in Williamson Co., TN.  I have a Berryman Stokes who purchasedland in Montgomery Co., KY in 1826, and made a will in 1838 in PutnamCo., IN naming his wife ELIZABETH and several children.  BERRYMANSTOKES had a daughter Elizabeth who married ALEXANDER BELL TOLIN. This couple are my ancestors.  It is thought that Berryman Stokes wasconnected to the SYLVANIS STOKES family of VA.   PLEASE contact mewith even the most faint connection.  THANKS, Bettye Mahan
Bettye Mahan — 232 Dulverton Circle, Folsom, CA 95630
slickb [at] jps [dot] net
Submitted on Tue May  5 17:06:20 CDT 1998

 

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FARMER, HARDISON

Seeking connections for Samuel FARMER known to have been inWilliamson  County 1840-50.  Any FARMERS in this area would behelpful.Also seeking HARDISON family known to have lived in this area.
Pat Hardison
hardison [at] xroadstx [dot] com
Submitted on Sun May  3 23:39:05 CDT 1998

 

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LEGATE, LEGGETT, SHELBY, MCCRORY

Looking for info on the LEGATE/LEGGETT family and  Charles SHELBYLEGATE/LEGGETT who married Sally Gray in Williamson Co., 1805. Knownson Andrew Jackson Legate born 1815 Williamson Co died in AR.Believe Charles SHELBY LEGATE/LEGGETT to be son of MichaelLEGATE/LEGGETT who married Rachel SHELBY.  Michael LEGATE/LEGGETTbelieved to have had three children: William (applied for mill permitin 1802), Charles Shelby mentioned earlier, and Rachel Shelby whomarried a MCCRORY.
Barbara Dudley Brown — 34 Grace, Sullivan, MO 63080
blbblb [at] fidnet [dot] com
Submitted on Sun May  3 19:37:00 CDT 1998

 

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CARUTHERS,BARFIELD,BUCHANAN,GOFF,HOUSE, HOLT,HODGE,JORDAN,MCEWEN,SCOTT,WHITE

Looking for the decendants of the above query surnames, all areWilliamson County Families, I am decendant of James and PenelopeHOUSE BARFIELD CARUTHERS, James was born in Williamson in 1792 ,thenDavidson Co. James was born to Robert and Margaret SCOTTCARUTHERS/CAROTHERS. of Pa,and NC, to TN in 1791.      Have much information to share and many  family voids to fill.
Tom Carothers — 1652 Higgins Ave., ST.Helen, MI 48656
carothte [at] aol [dot] com
Submitted on Sun May  3 12:35:31 CDT 1998

 

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TAYLOR, HALEY, NEWTON

I am searching for information on Clarissa TAYLOR married James HALEYin Williamson Co., Tenn. in 1829.  Had children- one was Nancy HALEYb. 1832.  Nancy HALEY married William Wilkinson NEWTON.  I amsearching for any information on the above names.
Alberta Fanning Barry
cabarry [at] concentric [dot] net
Submitted on Sat May  2 22:11:37 CDT 1998

 

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JACKSON, CLAY

According to Tennessee Marriage Records and Bonds, Henry B JACKSONand Polly CLAY were married September 21, 1812, Williamson CountyTennessee. These are my great, great, great grandparents.  They wenton to Athens, Clarke, Georgia where my great, great grandfather wasborn on September 24, 1816.  His name was Reuben JACKSON.  I wouldlike to find out more about my ancestors.
Mary Starr Chapman
danchap [at] airmail [dot] net
Submitted on Fri May  1 00:12:40 CDT 1998