Marty thank you for what you have done it is greatly appreciated. Shirley MMendez930@aol.com wrote: > Hi Shirley, > > IN the land grant deed book > John Armstrong (grantor) to Isaac Taylor 1785 - page 43 > Nathaniel Hays to Joseph Taylor 1808 - page 243 > > Book B > Christopher Taylor to Polly Macklin 1809 - Book B page 13 > John Maclin to Green B. Taylor 1810 Book B, page 237 > Andrew Jackosn to Joseph Taylor 1809 Book B page 114 > State of Tennessee to Nathaniel Taylor 1810 Book B page 239 > > I will finish this look up early in the morning.. > > Later, > Marty > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hello Everyone: It is so nice to see such an increased activity to this group as well as to see some new folks joining the group. Since there are some new folks that may not know of some important websites containing Bedford County information, I wanted to repeat some of this information here: <A HREF="http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/surname.htm">Bedford County Surnames Resource</A> or, if the above hyperlink does not work, copy this URL into your browser line http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/surname.htm The above site (you will need to scroll to about 1/4 of the way down the page) lists almost 1200 Bedford Co. surnames and/or their researchers. The site has the surname, the email address of people researching the surname, and in some cases, has a link to their family web pages. <A HREF="http://www.migrations.org/">Migration Project</A> or, http://www.migrations.org/ Once you have selected "Tennessee" and "Bedford County" (under the county search box), you will find, I believe, listings of 80 Bedford Co. surnames and their migration information. This is a great site for anyone trying to figure out where people moved from/to. If you have not contributed to this site, it is certainly worthwhile and important. Just think of all the relatives that you may have (or have had in the past) that are "missing in action". <A HREF="http://home.flash.net/~coley/bedford_index.html">Bedford County, TN Resources</A> or, cut and paste: http://home.flash.net/~coley/bedford_index.html Lila Coley maintains this site and it is wonderful. It contains a multitude of information such as bible, census, church and other information on Bedford County. Lila also has some great links to other websites of interest. <A HREF="http://www.tngenweb.org/rutherford/marthagail2.htm">Marty's Bedford County Page</A> or: http://www.tngenweb.org/rutherford/marthagail2.htm This is actually part of the Rutherford County webpage. But, thanks to Marty, there are several items of interest to Bedford County, namely Loose Wills and Shelbyville Gazette obits (1931-1935). These are just a few of some websites that might be of interest to some of you. Thanks to such a great group of people, Lucy Dunaway Zeier Minden, Nevada (researching Bedford Co. surnames of: Chambers, Crutcher, Dixon, Dunaway, Galbreath, Gordon, Hall, King, McKamey, Rice, and Sharp)

I have tried to write you back but your e-mail is bouncing back to me saying it is no good. I need you know where your Ramsey come from is it Bedford Co., or Marshall Co., Tennessee. Also can you give me more information on John, James, Joseph Ramsey. I found some in Marshall Co., and one in Bedford but IF I send them I will send them to your address if it works if not to the list. Sincerely Donna granny01@uci.net

Marty, I wonder if a will exists among the loose wills for William SHARP. According to the 1850 Bedford Co. TN census, William Sharp, age 59, b. VA, was living with his wife, Sarah S. [Hancock] Sharp, age 51, b. NC, and a 15-year-old daughter, Ritter, who later married James M. Hoover of Coffee County. Possibly there were offspring that I have not been able to identify, but William's children not living in that household in 1850 included William H. Sharp, Robert Martin Sharp (m. Louisa Jacobs of Coffee County TN), Elizabeth Sharp (m. John Bell), and John Thomas Sharp. Although I know that William and Sarah were in Bedford County in 1850, they seem to have disappeared by 1860. So far I have not been able to determine whether they moved away or died in Bedford County. Roberta

Marty, You mentioned loose wills ca 1847. Jesse Coleman lived in the 21st Dist of Bedford Co. died sometime before 1848. He had a wife, Frances, who died after he did and a son, J.M.H. (Jesse )Coleman, b. 1815, and a dau. Lucy. Any land or will info on the elder Jesse Coleman would be sooooo appreciated. Thanks and Peace. Barb in FL ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

Thanks to everyone who offered to do lookups for me in the 1880 census. I went back to the LDS site and tried searching the entire state for the surname Holder. I finally found my missing Dennis Holder as "Danie Holder" his wife Martha as "Joann"???? and his children James, Samantha, Louis J. (listed as Juddah), Laura (listed as Landra), Lewis (listed as Ludwig!), M. (don't know who this is) and Burl Woodard. Another question, as a footnote to this household entry was the notation that it is was an "HCP entry." Anyone know what an "HCP entry" is? Mary Ann

Can some one help me get information where my gr-gr-gr-grandfather George Grooms is burried. He lived in Cherokee Territory befor his death maybe around 1827.-1847 He may not be on the census as he was full-blooded Cherokee Indian.His wife's name was Millie Grooms nee Cook born 1774 SC. They had 5 children there names were Isaac Grooms , William Grooms, James Grooms , and my gr-gr -grandmother Mary Jane Grooms.she was born 1800 NC. They were living in Shelbyville , Beford , TN. when he expired.You can email me at cartersa@pacbell.net Thank You Shirley

Mary Ann the 1880 census that the LDS put out was people that read the census and if they couldn't read the name very will they guessed at the spelling and so the name may not be spelled the way it should. Can you write me back and tell me the name you are looking for and I will look in mine to see if I can find them for you. Donna granny01@uci.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry and Mary Ann Holder" <barryh@cafes.net> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 7:23 AM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] Online subscriptions > I would like to hear some comments from any of you who have subscribed to ancestry.com or genealogy.com. Is one better than the other? Are they worth the price? > > Also, on the 1880 census transcribed on the familysearch.org site, I have been unable to locate some of my people--anyone else have this problem? I wonder if perhaps the pages were damaged or illegible. > Mary Ann Holder > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

I would like to hear some comments from any of you who have subscribed to ancestry.com or genealogy.com. Is one better than the other? Are they worth the price? Also, on the 1880 census transcribed on the familysearch.org site, I have been unable to locate some of my people--anyone else have this problem? I wonder if perhaps the pages were damaged or illegible. Mary Ann Holder

It's been awhile since I tossed this out, but since there's been quite a bit of activity lately, here goes--Looking for any information on my ggggrandfather Champion Bailey. I believe he lived in the Wartrace area of Bedford county and the Christiana area of Rutherford county. I try to keep my information in the form of a timeline, so here's what I have: 1810--Champion is on the Rutherford county census with his wife (name unknown) and family. There is also an older man in the household, Champion's father or father-in-law? 1818--Land grant in Rutherford county 1820--Bedford county census 1827--Land deed on Wartrace Fork 1833--Marriage record in Rutherford county to Jane Johnson 1840--Rutherford county census living close to his father-in-law Edward Johnson 1850--Rutherford county census, 74yrs of age I know of one child by his first wife, Martha Bailey who married Martin Hoover. My gggrandmother Clementine Bailey was a daughter by his 2nd wife Jane. She married Samuel Hill and lived in the Noah/Beech Grove area. I have found Champion Bailey as "Champ Bayly" and "Campian Baily." Any tidbit of information would be appreciated. Mary Ann Holder

Hi Alicia, You mentioned the Stephens line. I too have Stephens. My ggg-grandfather was Eli Stephens. According to the earlier Census Records he was born 1808. I have never figured out WHO his father was. The old John Stephens that came to Bedford County (1876 - 1831) is the closest I can find. This John Stephens Jr was married two times. Gaskey Hartfield and Martha Ann Gulley. There is a bible record for this family. There is also an estate settlement where there is an argument over the division of the estate that is mentioned in a book by Helen and Tim Marsh. There is a James (Elijah?) Stephens born 1818 according to the bible records; However, I know my Eli was born before that because of the age of his children. I would love to see the actual bible, I wonder if it was transcribed wrong. There is an Eli Stephens who lived in Cannon County, and owned part of the square (This was in 1840). In 1850 my Eli was suppositly living in Blount County, ALABAMA, with wife Zubia. I find Eli again in 1870 in Bedford County with James Andrew Allen and (Nancy?) Mary Allen (who I believe is his daughter). There is a Sarah Posey who he applied for a marriage license, and then the license was returned, then July 30, 1870 Eli applies for a marriage license to Katie Posey. The last documented proof I have of Eli Stephens is his divorce decree from Katie Posey in 1883. 1870 Bedford county - Dist 10, pg 279/B James Allen age 25 Mary Allen age 30 (Ala) James Allen age 11 Martha Allen age 3 Ely Stephens age 52 (TN) married in July??? is this "Susan" "Katie" Posey? Sarah Stephens age 17 1880 Bedford County - Dist 21, page 4 (sister book pg 73) HH 28 Eli Stephens age 62 (works in a stove factory) (AL AL AL) Feby ? age 26 (US) James age 6 Mattie age 4 John age 2 Eli had a son named Noah Stephens he was born around 1848 - 1849 according to the Blount County Ala Census. This is my gg-grandfather. I have found his marriage license to Martha Jane ______ in 1866. Family lore says her name is Martha Jane Allen.. but the marriage license says Martha Shoffner on one side, and Martha Vincent on the other side... Suppositly Martha Stephens was the person who executed Eli's estate, but I have never found this paper. I will pull up what I have on the Stephens and try to send you some more information on the WHOLE line. Later, Marty

Marty, I would be glad to type a few pages if you don't already have enough volunteers. Just tell me what format you want and what program you want it in. You can scan and send or copy and mail. Let me know and I will give you my snail mail and phone if needed. If you could do a lookup for me. John and/or Elizabeth McBride. Also Joel or Josiah DeShields/Dashiel/Deshield/D Shiel. Thanks, Reta

Marty, I am willing to help copy records or any way I can help. I am kin to several families in this area of TN. I have a little information about these families that I have collected. I will share with anyone that may want to know what I have. My mother is a Coleman, her grandmother was a Boone. I have very little information about our Coleman branch, more about the Boone branch-Floyd, Watson, Howard, Norman, Stephens and Whitmore. Coleman brides were--Byrd, Floyd, Anderson and Southall. Most of what I have is from the internet and a genealogy book an aunt gave me about the Stephens family. AM~~Alicia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Kendall" <mak8409@hotmail.com> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [TNBEDFOR] Bedford CO KINFOLK > Marty, > I'd be willing to transcribe for you. Would you be able to fax or e-mail > the raw data to me? > > > > Mike Kendall > Lemoore, CA > Researching: > Russ, Young, Walker, Ingle, Gant and related families > > > ----Original Message Follows---- > From: MMendez930@aol.com > Reply-To: TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com > To: TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TNBEDFOR] Bedford CO KINFOLK > Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 05:11:40 EST > > Hi, > > I think that is a wonderful ideal. I have the Deed book INDEX for the first > 8 books out of Shelbyville. Maybe we could get a project going and put them > on line. It is a start. You have to start somewhere with giving "Free" > information. > > I am tied up at the present time, but will dig out the land deed index > records. Do I have any volunteer who would type up a few pages? They are > already typed, and were copied straight out of the land deed ledgers. The > first book is NOT in Marsh's land deed book at all. > > Working the next couple of days, so I will be off line. > > Later, > Marty > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go > to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > _________________________________________________________________ > The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: <Carolyngenealogy@aol.com> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 6:40 PM Subject: Re: [TNBEDFOR] Fw: Bastardy Bond > When an unmarried woman had a child, the county required assurance from > someone, usually the father, that the child would not become dependent on the > county for support. In this case, the father, backed by Nancy O'Neal, posted > the bond. It would appear that the father did not have a lot of money and > Nancy O'Neal was a friend or relative who was "well off." > > Carolyn > > In a message dated 11/13/2002 11:33:59 AM Central Standard Time, > ozarkgold@mindspring.com writes: > > > > Subj:[TNBEDFOR] Fw: Bastardy Bond > > Date:11/13/2002 11:33:59 AM Central Standard Time > > From:<A HREF="mailto:ozarkgold@mindspring.com">ozarkgold@mindspring.com</A> > > Reply-to:<A HREF="mailto:TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com">TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com</A> > > To:<A HREF="mailto:TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com">TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com</A> > > Sent from the Internet > > > > > > > > > > I would appreciate it if someone would educate me on what a bastardy bond > > was and why one might be needed and why there should be a witness. > > > > Thanks, > > Charlotte > > > > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Marty, I'd be willing to transcribe for you. Would you be able to fax or e-mail the raw data to me? Mike Kendall Lemoore, CA Researching: Russ, Young, Walker, Ingle, Gant and related families ----Original Message Follows---- From: MMendez930@aol.com Reply-To: TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com To: TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNBEDFOR] Bedford CO KINFOLK Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 05:11:40 EST Hi, I think that is a wonderful ideal. I have the Deed book INDEX for the first 8 books out of Shelbyville. Maybe we could get a project going and put them on line. It is a start. You have to start somewhere with giving "Free" information. I am tied up at the present time, but will dig out the land deed index records. Do I have any volunteer who would type up a few pages? They are already typed, and were copied straight out of the land deed ledgers. The first book is NOT in Marsh's land deed book at all. Working the next couple of days, so I will be off line. Later, Marty ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

When an unmarried woman had a child, the county required assurance from someone, usually the father, that the child would not become dependent on the county for support. In this case, the father, backed by Nancy O'Neal, posted the bond. It would appear that the father did not have a lot of money and Nancy O'Neal was a friend or relative who was "well off." Carolyn In a message dated 11/13/2002 11:33:59 AM Central Standard Time, ozarkgold@mindspring.com writes: > Subj:[TNBEDFOR] Fw: Bastardy Bond > Date:11/13/2002 11:33:59 AM Central Standard Time > From:<A HREF="mailto:ozarkgold@mindspring.com">ozarkgold@mindspring.com</A> > Reply-to:<A HREF="mailto:TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com">TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com</A> > To:<A HREF="mailto:TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com">TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com</A> > Sent from the Internet > > > > > I would appreciate it if someone would educate me on what a bastardy bond > was and why one might be needed and why there should be a witness. > > Thanks, > Charlotte > >

Marty: I would appreciate it if you would look for the name Robert Norman and the name Clay in your deed books. Thank you very much in advance. Lana Griffin

The forename "Temperance" may indicate that your ancestor was a Quaker or of Quaker ancestry. That could be an important clue. The Quakers have great records- births, deaths, marriages, etc. They even kept records of those folks that they de-fellowshipped. That was usually because a member married outside of the faith. Just something you all might want to check out. Ann

My husband's great-grandmother was a Bledsoe from Missouri. I have a great deal of information about the Bledsoes in a three-volume self-published genealogy by a Bledsoe researcher, Banks McLaurin, Jr. I can do a lookup if you'd like. (I do find Henry Bledsoe and Temperance Robards Bledsoe in Volume 3 of this work, by the way.) At 01:27 PM 11/13/02 -0800, you wrote: >Hi John , Thank You for your information ,the name Bledsoe sounds familar, >Maybe we >are related and don't know it. My family so far are TAYLOR , BRINSON , >GROOMS , >FERGUSON , COX , OWEN'S , PENNINGTON'S , AYDOLETTE , LARSON , DONNER , >ARMSTRONG , >WILLIAMS , HAYES , SNYDER , GATLIFF , WALKER , WALLS , PELERINE , >WILKERSON , BRYANT >, STAVONOLA , SEABOLT , WEAVER , just to mention a few. Shirley > >"John A. Foster" wrote: > > > Hi Shirley, > > I don't have a clue about the origin of the name. I lean toward it > > being related to abstinence from alcohol. Most all churches had a > > Temperance Society in olden times. This lady was Temperance Robards > > Bledsoe, wife of Henry Bledsoe a brother of my gg-grandfather, Aaron > > Bledsoe. > > > > John > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

In a message dated 11/13/02 2:03:36 PM Central Standard Time, TNBEDFOR-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Subject: [TNBEDFOR] Fw: Bastardy Bond > > Carolyn, Here is a link that explains a Bastardy Bond. Check it out...Thelma <A HREF="http://www.tngenweb.org/law/bond.htm">"TNGenWeb Project, Banns, Marriage Bonds and Licenses, and Bastard Bonds"</A>