The Haskins and Battens lived in the Wheel area which is on the county live of Bedford and Marshall county. I know I have deed records that show Batten land surrounds my families properties in the late 1800's or early 1900's. What research have you done so far on them? Have you searched the Bedford County files online? Where do you live? If you are close, there are still Batten's that live in the area. I will check my records and get back to you. I have the History of Wheel and the 18th District Book. I have gone thru and indexed the names in it and here are the Batten's: Jean Jean, Myrtle, and Sue Batten along with Shirley Haskins in a school photo from 1946 page 135 Johnnie S. Batten buried in the Darnell Cemetery in Bedford County 1902 - 1902 there are only about 7 graves in this cemetery and some are marked with just fieldstone with no inscriptions. I know there are some buried in Marshall County, Lewisburg, TN area. I found: Cemetery Records of Marshal County Book Hopper Cemetery Page 79 J.W. Batten April 18, 1824 April 18, 1904 Hopper Cemetery Page 80 Rebecca Ann, Infant dau of Jessie & Vera Batten Feb 14, 1954 R.M. Batten Jan 1, 1867 Dec 13, 1902 Could this be your REBECCA M BATTEN????? Hoyle M. Batten Tennessee Tec 5 831 Engr Avn Bn April 25, 1917 Dec 19, 1948 Amanda E. Batten 1912 - 1913 Emma L. Batten 1905 -1906 Thomas A. Batten Jun 15, 1877 Mar 21, 1961 Hattie a. Batten 1888- 1942 Stephen Batten nov 8, 1821 Aug 6, 1904 Lucy R. Batten Jun 21, 1899 April 9, 1908 Taylor F. Allen July 10, 1855 Apr 26, 1905 (listed because he's above Amanda in Book) Amanda Batten Allen Nov 11, 1863 Mar 6, 1938 Edward Franklin Batten Feb 25, 1937 June 21, 1938 Infant Son of Mr. & Mrs. J.N. Batten (no dates) Infant Son of Mr. & Mrs. J.N. Batten (no dates) 2nd listing James M. Batten 1874 - 1952 & Martha A. Batten 1875 - 1964 Page 81 Samuel Jesse Batten Dec 11, 1869 Mar 9, 1955 & Minnie Alma Batten Aug 10, 1883 Sept 22, 1966 Maymie L. Batten Jul 25, 1905 Sep 20, 1915 Charles A. Batten Aug 18, 1910 Dec 1, 1970 & Maude C. Batten Dec 18, 1915 Mt. Lebannon Cemetery Page 82 Ellis Clyde Batten July 10, 1892 July 17, 1892 So, Search both Marshall and Bedford County sites- Rootsweb sites are wonderful for both counties. Here's the site info, jsut click on it. Don't know how familiar you are with doing all of this so will be happy to help. http://www.tngenweb.org/bedford/ http://www.tngenweb.org/marshall/ found 2 listings just searching the site itself. There's more in quiries I'm sure http://www.tngenweb.org/ I searched and found the person I believe I have spoke with when I was visiting the area once or twice. he lives on the South side of the duck river, where Tucker's Ford is located and the Tucker/Hopkins Cemetery is on his land there at the back of the property. You may try calling him or writing him. James Batten 368 Laws Hill Rd Lewisburg, TN 37091 (this is in MARSHALL county) Phone: 931-684-4102 If you search for Batten's in Lewisburg, TN in YAHOO or other search engines for white pages there are about 7 or more that I found on a quick search. Please feel free to contact me directly at cndpooh@cox.net for more help if you like. I know it is frustrating but I think you need to try Marshall County because they were very close to the west side of the county and my great Aunt lived close to them and the county line ran between her house and the garden. So, check both counties. Do you subscribe to any online subscriptions? I use Genealogy.com and have access to several other sites. Happy to help if I can as I know it is hard going when you get into some of these rural areas. I have been searching this area since 1976 and been down there several times. LOVE IT. It is full of our family history. I am currently compiling a book from my great grandfather's log book from his store in this area in 1886 / 1887. It will be available for purchase later this year or early next I hope. I has some Batten's listed in it I believe. Good luck and keep turning those stones..... Cindy Stephenson Robertson