Hi, I have reached a barrier in my search for Osment ancestors. I have, going backwards in time: Henry Stephen Osment b. 1867 m. Frances Lee Sullins b. 1867. Henry was born in Woodbury, Cannon Co., TN, and died in Hubbard, Hill, Co., TX their 7 children: Angela "Angie", Virginia "Virgie", Willa Mae, Lonnie Richard, Inis Felicia, Ima Louise "Ima Lou", and John Edward. Parents of Henry Stephen Osment were Joseph S. Osment b. 1842 and Mary "Polly" Hawkins. They were married in Woodbury, TN in 1866. Joesph was probably born in Bradley Co., TN. their 3 known children: Henry Stephen (1867), Mary E. (1870), and James R. (1876). Parents of Joseph S. Osment were William Osment b. 1812 in NC, and wife Elizabeth b. 1811 in SC (according to census data). They were married in 1836 in SC. their 9 known children: Nathan (b. 1837 in SC), Martha J. (1839, TN), Sarah C. (1841, TN), Joseph S. (1842, TN), Mary E. (1844, TN), Rebecca A. (1845, TN), Lucinda C. (1848, TN), John W. (1852, TN), Thomas R. (1854, TN). I cannot find reference to William or Elizabeth prior to their marriage in 1836. My information comes from LDS IGI records, 1850-1880 TN census data, grave markers in Hubbard TX, and from grandparents' recollections. Any possibilities? Input is always appreciated. regards, Darby