Bedford/Coffee County/Rutherford County. It seems Beech Grove was a border area. My family came from the head of garrison fork on McBride Branch. They lived there before 1850 and their neighbors were the McBrides, Lawrence, Sorrel, Rayburn, and Jacob's. They may have share cropped for one of these families. Does anyone have a Joseph or Joel DeShields/Dashiell in their family records? Thank you, Reta DeShields Parton 1808 W Huntsville Springdale, Ar 72762 1-479-751-6947 rpsodapop@aol.com daughter of D W DeShields & Cora Irene Hamilton DeShields granddaughter of Dennie DeShields and Ruby Lee Austin DeShields gggranddaughter of John Wesley DeShields and Frankey Green DeShields ggggrandaughter of Handy DeShields and Nancy Womack DeShields

In a message dated 9/3/02 1:33:04 AM Central Daylight Time, TNBEDFOR-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Barry and Mary Ann Holder" <barryh@cafes.net > > I was glad you shared the "weaning house story" with this list. I had > never heard of this practice before and prob many of our ancestors did > this. It just gives more substance to our collective data and gives us > something to think about. Thanks for sharing! Carol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IhB.2ACI/306 Message Board Post: Sampson D Thomas married Martha J. Watkins 17 Oct 1874 in Bedford Co TN. They are recorded in 1880 on the Bedford Co census. The household consists of Samp. 55 (VA VA VA), Martha 19 (wife) Maggie 3, Lee (female) 1, and Sallie 16 (dau). I believe Sallie to be Sampson's daughter by a previous marriage. The one year old daughter named Lee is my grandmother, Addie Lee Thomas. I think that this may be the same Sampson Thomas recorded in previous Bedford county census records who had a daughter named Sallie. However, there are discrepancies that cast doubt It is recorded in family records that Sampson D. Thomas died 2 January 1896. Recorded just below his name is Addie Lee Claxton and her death date 24 Aug 1909. . Martha Virginia Watkins preferred to be called Jenny. In records she is found as Martha V., Martha J, Virginia, M.J., and Jenny. After Sampson died she was married 2nd to Frank Murley, 3rd to Louis Massey, and 4th to John Lokey. I would appreciate any information on Sampson Thomas and/or Martha Virginia (Jenny) Watkins Thomas Murley Massey Lokey. They lived in the Shelbyville area but Jenny is said to have died in Florida...... Thelma Phillips

I should add that many of the early settlers in the Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri came from TN. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry and Mary Ann Holder" <barryh@cafes.net> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 7:01 PM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] "Weaning house" > Since the list is kind of quiet, here's a question for y'all. Have you ever heard your elders speak of a "weaning house?" > My aunt told me that when the children of the family reached a marriageable age and found a spouse that the young couple would set up housekeeping in the "weaning house," a small cabin or house nearby the family home so Mama and Daddy could keep an eye on the young newlyweds and still allow them some privacy. The young couple would probably take most meals with the main family and help with the farm chores. After the couple was "weaned," or proved their ability to take care of themselves and a home, they would either buy their own place or be given a piece of land by his or her parents. Anybody else have the story of the "weaning house" in their family? > Mary Ann > > > ============================== > 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 remember reading of a weaning house in the Ozark Mountains in southwestern Missouri in about the 1940s, but hadn't heard of them elsewhere. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry and Mary Ann Holder" <barryh@cafes.net> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 7:01 PM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] "Weaning house" > Since the list is kind of quiet, here's a question for y'all. Have you ever heard your elders speak of a "weaning house?" > My aunt told me that when the children of the family reached a marriageable age and found a spouse that the young couple would set up housekeeping in the "weaning house," a small cabin or house nearby the family home so Mama and Daddy could keep an eye on the young newlyweds and still allow them some privacy. The young couple would probably take most meals with the main family and help with the farm chores. After the couple was "weaned," or proved their ability to take care of themselves and a home, they would either buy their own place or be given a piece of land by his or her parents. Anybody else have the story of the "weaning house" in their family? > Mary Ann > > > ============================== > 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 >

Since the list is kind of quiet, here's a question for y'all. Have you ever heard your elders speak of a "weaning house?" My aunt told me that when the children of the family reached a marriageable age and found a spouse that the young couple would set up housekeeping in the "weaning house," a small cabin or house nearby the family home so Mama and Daddy could keep an eye on the young newlyweds and still allow them some privacy. The young couple would probably take most meals with the main family and help with the farm chores. After the couple was "weaned," or proved their ability to take care of themselves and a home, they would either buy their own place or be given a piece of land by his or her parents. Anybody else have the story of the "weaning house" in their family? Mary Ann

I talked to my father in law Dick Poplin (chairman of the history book committee) and he said that the material was at the publisher. The publisher will send it back to the committee for proof reading. They are hoping that it will be ready to be mailed by December / Christmas. Bobby Prosser prossergenealogy@comcast.net --- Original Message ----- From: <Dbeetel@aol.com> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 2:22 PM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] When is Bedford Co TN book to be sent? > Hi, > > Does anyone know when the Bedford Co TN History Book is to be mailed? > > Thanks > > Donna > dbeetel@aol.com > > > ============================== > 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 >

Hi, Does anyone know when the Bedford Co TN History Book is to be mailed? Thanks Donna dbeetel@aol.com

Pictures from the Cook Wheelhouse reunion held at the Longview Community Center Aug 10th 2002 Cook Wheelhouse Reunion 2002 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rmbeckman/cookwheelhouse2002.html My Gr Gr Grandparents W. C. & Elizabeth Cook are buried in Simpson Cem. Here are some pictures we took while up for the reunion. Simpson Cemetery http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~rmbeckman/simpsoncem.html --MarieB

Thanks to Wayne and Kathryn for clearing that up for me. The cemetery I'm looking for is in Unionville. I am researching the BYRN family of Bedford Co. Charles L. BYRN appears in the 1860 census, a farmer aged 67 yrs. I am trying to find the BYRN family burial sites. Thanks again. Ann

Union City is in Obion County, in the NW corner of the state, very far away from Bedford County. There are several BYRN members buried in Obion County Cemeteries. WEST HILL CEMETERY, RIVES TENNESSEE BYRN, A. M. 1848-1920 BYRN, Callie 1879-1968 BYRN, Charlie W. 1873-1952 BYRN, D. B. 1877-1924 BYRN, Nola 1871-1923 BYRN, S.F. 1845-1919 Obit from Union City BYRN, Sue M, 16 Dec 1940 KY-19 Nov 1996 TX, d/o George & Mavis Moore, m.12 June 1963 Gerald Byrn Reseracher in Obion County searching BYRN name WILSON, Susan H <charsuewilson@juno.com> WILSON, HUNT, GRADDY, GRADY, BYRN http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=cwilson Don't know if this will help but it's worth a try. Good Luck, Cindy Stephenson Robertson ----- Original Message ----- From: <Relieruter@aol.com> To: <TNBEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:49 AM Subject: [TNBEDFOR] Cemetery Location/Union City > I am seeking the location of the grave of > > NANCY SIMERAL BYRN > > Nancy BYRN died in Union City, TN on Aug. 9, 1916. > > Can someone tell me where I could look for this grave. > > Thanks much to all that reply to this and any of my queries. > This is an active list and I appreciate that! > > Ann > > > ============================== > 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 >

Hazel Cemetery is a mile or so south of Bell Buckle on the west side of the Fairfield Pike. Bell Buckle is north of Shelbyville, toward Murfreesboro, and east off of U. S. 231 on Route 82. (Route 82 and 269 intersect there.) If you are to believe Goodspeed's History of Tennesse it's the third town of the County. What's your particular interest? Jesse Lynn

Has anyone heard of Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle, TN. ? Where is Bell Buckle ? Kathy

Union City is in the northwest corner of the state of Tennessee in Obion County. about 300 miles from Bedford County. Only Cemetery that I am aware of there is Stovall Cemetery. Earliest graves are about in the 1850s. Sure they have an Obion County List like this one with someone that can help you. Wayne Austin Madison, AL

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: IRICK, LETT Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IhB.2ACI/305.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Should have added to last message that there are also many by name of LETT in Anderson, Campbell & Union Counties, TN, but this Board is about Bedford County, ha! Today, I obtained a photocopy of the Legislative Petition dated 27 Oct, 1843 in Bedford Co. with typed names of subscribers (50 listed). Because I am a "hunt 'n peck" typist will send, to anyone interested, only a scanned copy to his or her e-mail address. My e-mail is: ggrandmaCookie@msn.com

I am seeking the location of the grave of NANCY SIMERAL BYRN Nancy BYRN died in Union City, TN on Aug. 9, 1916. Can someone tell me where I could look for this grave. Thanks much to all that reply to this and any of my queries. This is an active list and I appreciate that! Ann

Hi Ann, Union City is located in Obion County, TN. I did have a look in the Bedford County cemetery just in case you meant "Unionville" which is located in Bedford County (also in Dyer County, TN), but I did not find the names SIMERAL or BYRN listed. You might give the TNOBION mailing list a try. Good luck, Kathryn --- Relieruter@aol.com wrote: > I am seeking the location of the grave of > > NANCY SIMERAL BYRN > > Nancy BYRN died in Union City, TN on Aug. 9, 1916. > > Can someone tell me where I could look for this grave. > > Thanks much to all that reply to this and any of my queries. > This is an active list and I appreciate that! > > Ann __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IhB.2ACI/305.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, Lisa, for taking the time to respond to my post. Yes, I know of the LETTs in NC & Alexsandra's writing. She is a "dynamo". This J. W. LETT is the only LETT I've found so far in Bedford Co. We figure he wasn't there for long, but long enough to have an interest in education. There are others found in early Carroll & Cannon counties, TN plus many with a first initial of "J". The search goes on. When I return to the local FHC next time, will copy the names of other persons who signed the petition. Since it's public info, trust it's "ok" to post. Later...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IhB.2ACI/305.1 Message Board Post: This is not an answer, since I know of no Letts in TN, but wanted to let you know that there is a big Lett presence in the Buckhorn area of Lee County, NC. Have been there for generations. May be precursors to the Letts of Tennessee if you study migration patterns. Alexsandra Lett may be a source of info. She is also an author, often writing about her family in the area. The Sanford Herald could put you in touch with her.

I am researching the following family: John Andrews - born ca 1810 in VA and he married Barbara Brown - born ca 1843 in Bedford County - they married on May 17, 1867 and had the following children: Alice Elizabeth Andrews - born 1871 - Bedford Co. married John R. Cuzzort in 1895 in Nashville Samuel Andrews - born ca 1868 - Bedford Donia Jane Andrews - born 1874 - Bedford married George Albert Hastings in Bedford Mary (Mamie) Andrews - born 1879 - never married Daniel Andrews - born 1881 in Bedford married Ida Landis The above children were orphaned after 1881 and sent to various families. Samuel Andrews might have been put on an Orphan Train heading west... Daniel Andrews was adopted by John Rufus Batte and his wife Ella. Daniel took the name James Daniel Batte. I believe Daniel is buried at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle, TN. Kathy