Hello List, My oldest DAWSON ancestor and brick wall, James C. DAWSON, was one of the earliest settlers of Tippah County. I'm looking for any info on him and his descendants, especially where he might be buried. He's not listed in the cemetery books. James C. DAWSON Sr. (sometimes called John Sr.) was born abt. 1775. Believed to have married a Mary MARTIN in TN, though no marriage record has been found. A cousin tells me James' will was proven in Tippah County in 1845 - I'd love to know if there are any original papers still available. According to Goodspeed, James DAWSON was a "Home Guard" member in Hardeman Co., TN, 1838. I have a "feeling" that his father was a Revolutionary War patriot. A family Bible lists all 9 of the children of James and Mary, born between 1801 and 1819. They are... Drucinda (married John GOAD 18 Sep 1823 Williamson Co., TN) John Martin (my ancestor, married Phoebe Rhoda REYNOLDS 19 Aug 1825 Williamson Co., TN) William H. Robert Anderson (my cousin's ancestor, married Sarah N. McCALL), Elizabeth Lewis W. Nelson C. (married Martha \\ bef. 1840) James C. (married Sarah BROWN 8 Jan 1839 Hardeman Co., TN) and Nathaniel Nicholas (married Julia Ann CHISM 14 Oct 1841). Is there anyone on the list who is in Tippah Co. and is willing to do research for cost or maybe a small fee? Chandra Dawson Martin