Hi I'm searching for my ggg-grandfather James L. Cawthon parents. James was born Jan.12,1812,TN d; Oct.19,1888, Cannon Co.TN. Buried at Gilley Hill Cem..The name on the tombstone is Cawthan.His wife is Sarah Smith b; Jan. 19,1812,NC d; Dec.17,1893, also buried at Gilley Hill Cem. Their childrens ar William(Bill) b;1832; Pleasant abt 1833; David 1836; Jane 1838; Mary 1839; James 1841. James and Sarah own a lot of land in Cannon co. James was also a gunsmith. I have run into a brickwall on finding out who his parents are. I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks Frances TX

I have compiled several books on the History of Putnam County, Tennessee and I have several pictures and information from a Mr. Robert Stanley Cawthon, not much of anything about the Cawthon family, but quite a bit about related families such as: Peek, Taylor,Warren, Boatman and Crawley. If interested I will be happy to share as my time permits. Also I do have a new book on thei area that will be out very shortly. Thanks, Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frances Simmons" <fs.rooster@verizon.net> To: <TNCANNON@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 8:49 AM Subject: [TNCANNON] James L. Cawthon > Hi > > I'm searching for my ggg-grandfather James L. Cawthon parents. James was > born Jan.12,1812,TN d; Oct.19,1888, Cannon Co.TN. Buried at Gilley Hill > Cem..The name on the tombstone is Cawthan.His wife is Sarah Smith b; Jan. > 19,1812,NC d; Dec.17,1893, also buried at Gilley Hill Cem. > Their childrens ar William(Bill) b;1832; Pleasant abt 1833; David 1836; > Jane 1838; Mary 1839; James 1841. > James and Sarah own a lot of land in Cannon co. James was also a gunsmith. > I have run into a brickwall on finding out who his parents are. > I appreciate any help I can get. > > Thanks > Frances TX > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > TNCANNON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

In Cannon Co TN Chancery Minute Book 1840-1880 William Cawthon versus H. L. Bush. Report. 2 Apr 1861. (p.509-510) Pleasant Cawthon versus S. Cawthon. Leave is granted defendant until the January Rules. 21 Nov. 1870. (p.55) P. Cawthon versus W. P. Cawthon and others. It appears to the court that H. R. Cawthon, the father of the defendants, to wit, William Cawthon, M. E. J. Cawthon, Sarah H. Cawthon, H. R. Cawthon, Mary S. Cawthon, Cinthia Cawthon and husband of Adaline Cawthon made an agreement with complainant by which he was to assist complainant in the redemption of the land mentioned in the pleadings for which he was to be compensated. 23 Nov. 1871. (p.245-246) P. Cawthon versus W. P. Cawthon. Sale of a tract of land. 20 May 1872. (p.343) P. Cawthon versus H. S. Cawthon. Articles of agreement. 20 may 1873. (p.424-426) Rachel A. Cawthon versus Pleasant A. Cawthon. The Court decrees a temporary divorce from bed and board until the next term of court. Complainant is restored to all the property attached. 26 Nov 1878. (p.493) Rachel A. Cawthon versus Pleasant Cawthon. The charges in the bill are not sustained by the proof. The complainant's bill is dismissed. 2 May 1879. (p.574) I hope this information helps you! Kristi Moffitt www.gensearch.org -----Original Message----- From: tncannon-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tncannon-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Frances Simmons Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 10:50 AM To: TNCANNON@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNCANNON] James L. Cawthon Hi I'm searching for my ggg-grandfather James L. Cawthon parents. James was born Jan.12,1812,TN d; Oct.19,1888, Cannon Co.TN. Buried at Gilley Hill Cem..The name on the tombstone is Cawthan.His wife is Sarah Smith b; Jan. 19,1812,NC d; Dec.17,1893, also buried at Gilley Hill Cem. Their childrens ar William(Bill) b;1832; Pleasant abt 1833; David 1836; Jane 1838; Mary 1839; James 1841. James and Sarah own a lot of land in Cannon co. James was also a gunsmith. I have run into a brickwall on finding out who his parents are. I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks Frances TX ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNCANNON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Frances, I don't have much on this family but my great grandmother was Dave Cawthon's second wife. Her 1st husband, James McBride, died leaving her with 2 small children. She married Dave Cawthon (after the death of his 1st wife) and he helped raise my grandmother, Sarah McBride (Sissom) and her sister, Thirsa McBride (Gilley). My mother used to talk about Dave's daughters, Anna, Adaline and Mandy. I would be interested in more info on this family if you are willing to share. Thanks! Carol Russell Nashville, TN -----Original Message----- From: tncannon-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tncannon-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Frances Simmons Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 10:50 AM To: TNCANNON@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNCANNON] James L. Cawthon Hi I'm searching for my ggg-grandfather James L. Cawthon parents. James was born Jan.12,1812,TN d; Oct.19,1888, Cannon Co.TN. Buried at Gilley Hill Cem..The name on the tombstone is Cawthan.His wife is Sarah Smith b; Jan. 19,1812,NC d; Dec.17,1893, also buried at Gilley Hill Cem. Their childrens ar William(Bill) b;1832; Pleasant abt 1833; David 1836; Jane 1838; Mary 1839; James 1841.