Listmembers, I believe this family migrated to TN from either Duplin or Sampson Co., NC. If anyone can identify any of these folks, please contact me. John F. WEST was in Smith Co., TN by the census of 1820. John F. died in DeKalb Co. which was cut out of Smith in or about 1837. Some researchers say that Mary, wife of John F., was a LAWRENCE. I have not verified that. Fran fpowellsr@starpower.net ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ 8 Aug 1854. Gipson R. WEST appointed administrator of the estate of John F. WEST, dec'd. Gipson R. WEST, administrator of the estate of John F. WEST, dec'd, settlement. The eleven heirs and distributees are: Mary WEST, widow $73.39 W.J. ISBELL, guardian of the WILLIAMS heirs 73.39 William P. WEST 73.39 Gipson R. WEST 73.39 Thomas E. WEST 73.39 Joseph B. WEST 73.39 Wm. H. MAGNESS and wife Jane 73.39 Julia E. WEST 73.39 Wm. H. MAGNESS, guardian of Wiley B. WEST 73.39 Joseph B. WEST, guardian of Robert B. WEST 73. 39 Joseph B. WEST, guardian of Samantha D. WEST 73.39 Settlement with Matilda B. WILLIAMS, formerly Matilda WEST should be charged with $35.00, amount received in advance by the said Matilda WILLIAMS, mother of said WILLIAMS children, in her lifetime.