Hi, I am new to the list and writing this for my son who is working on his Genealogy Merit Badge in Boy Scouts. (I wonder why he decided to do that particular one!) Anyway, he decided to ask his grandfather information on his side, GRAVES. We are in AL and our library doesn't have TN census records. Could anyone provide some additional information on the following? Census records, marriage date, etc. Ollie B. GRAVES, born in Westmoreland, TN; died 1952 in Paris, TN. Father was Arthur GRAVES (no dates), died in Westmoreland, TN. Minnie M. WATSON (wife to Ollie) born Murfreesboro, TN; died 1983 in Paris, TN. Parents were George WATSON (No dates), lived Murfreesboro, TN and Ida Ivey ? (no dates), lived in Murfreesboro, TN. Ollie and Minnie 8 children, 4 still living, 1 missing. Any information would be appreciated. There is a story behind Ollie and Minnie: Ollie ran away from home at the age of 8 and joined a circus and traveled with it several years. He met Minnie when he was 15 and she was 13. They ran away to get married. They traveled with a carnival and then joined a group of gypsies. They lived in a tent and traveled from place to place until WW2 began. They finally settled down, at which time, my son's grandfather, Bob Steele Graves, Sr., was able to start school. Keitha Kirk in AL