Nancy, I have a Thomas Michael Gardner b 1786 NC, died 1869 TN. There is a John Gardner in Blount County, TN, with Thomas Michael around 1813. I think this John married Jane Farr. It could be Thomas and John Gardner are brothers, but I haven't proved it. I would be interested in seeing the will of John Gardner who died in Fayette Co,, KY.. My Thomas Michael has a son named William. Mary Jane