Since there may be new folks on the list I would like to post my Norwood connection again. Mary Ann Norwood born about 1812 in TN (according to Lauderdale Co, AL census 1850). She married Giles McBride in TN and moved to Lauderdale Co, AL in late 1840's. Her husband Giles McBride served as administrator of the estate of one John P. Norwood as shown by the following: From the book, Hardin County Tennessee Records 1820-1860, compiled by Thomas A. Hays, copyright 1985 by Southern Historical Press, Inc., p 55, "County Court Minutes, 3 November 1845, p 152, Norwood, John, Giles McBride appointed administrator of the estate of John Norwood." ************************************************ From the book, Hardin County Tennessee Records 1820-1860, compiled by Thomas A. Hays, copyright 1985 by Southern Historical Press, Inc., p 188, "Wills, Inventories and Settlements, Book D 1842-1848, 1 December 1845, pages 194-198, Norwood, John P., Inventory and Sales, Returned by Giles McBride, administrator of the estate of John P. Norwood." ************************************************ From the book, Hardin County Tennessee Records 1820-1860, compiled by Thomas A. Hays, copyright 1985 by Southern Historical Press, Inc., p 192, "Wills, Inventories and Settlements, Book D, 1842-1848, No Date, p 280, Norwood, John, Inventory Returned by Giles McBride, administrator of the estate of John Norwood." ************************************************ From the book, Hardin County Tennessee Records 1820-1860, compiled by Thomas A. Hays, copyright 1985 by Southern Historical Press, Inc., p 198, "Wills, Inventories and Settlements, Book D, 1842-1848, 1 November 1847, p 382-383, Norwood, John, Settlement with Giles McBride, administrator of the estate of John Norwood It is a good possibility that John P. Norwood was the father of Mary Ann Norwood McBride, or maybe he could have been a brother. Family tradition says that Mary Ann Norwood McBride had a brother named Fletcher Norwood. Mary Ann Norwood McBride's daughter Ann McBride is reported to have said that Fletcher Norwood was her favorite Uncle. Mary Ann Norwood McBride died about 1854 after the birth of her 11th child Her burial place is not known. Mary Ann Norwood and Giles McBride had the following children: ..... 2 Mary McBride b: Abt. 1834 in TN ..... 2 Thomas McBride b: Abt. 1836 in TN ..... 2 John McBride b: Abt. 1838 in TN ..... 2 Nancy Jane McBride b: Abt. 1840 in TN .......... +General Washington Sheffield b: March 14, 1848 in MS d: February 15, 1881 m: October 04, 1866 in Itawamba Co, MS Fact 1: General Washington his given name Father: Everett Sheffield Mother: Rebecca Sheffield ..... 2 Ann McBride b: Abt. 1842 in 1850 and 1860 census Lauderdale Co, AL d: 1926 in Anderson Co, TX Fact 1: Had hair black as a raven's wing and violet colored eyes Burial: Muse Cemetery, Anderson Co, TX .......... +Antonio Madison "Matt" Sheffield b: April 1850 in Itawamba Co, MS d: October 1934 in Anderson Co, TX m: November 28, 1866 in Itawamba Co, MS Fact 1: Antonio's father may have moved to McAllen, TX late in life Burial: Muse Cemetery, Anderson Co, TX Father: Morgan Barnard Mother: Sarah Elizabeth Sheffield ..... 2 James McBride b: Bet. 1844 - 1845 ..... 2 Casper McBride b: Abt. 1846 ..... 2 Hugh J. McBride b: Abt. 1847 ..... 2 Ruth "Ruthy" McBride b: Abt. 1850 in AL ..... 2 Phebe Alice McBride b: Abt. 1852 in AL ..... 2 Frances "Fannie" McBride b: October 22, 1853 in AL d: December 16, 1909 Burial: Walton Cemetery, near Mantachie, MS .......... +Isaac Judson Sheffield b: April 28, 1850 in Itawamba Co, MS d: December 10, 1935 in Dorsey, Itawamba Co, MS m: August 01, 1871 Burial: Walton Cemetery, near Mantachie, MS Father: John Sheffield Mother: Sarah Margaret Pharr Giles McBride served in the Civil War with a TN regiment, then was in Itawamba Co, MS no later than 1866. Any assistance with these Norwoods would be appreciated. Dianna B. Hokanson [email protected] http://www.pearland.com/hokanson