Is there a site like this for Wilson County or Williamson County? If so, how do I access it? Judy Bean researching WALLER and BASS ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi Davidson & Sumner Co. Listers! A recent offer for marriage lookups on the Davidson County list has prompted me to post this notice. On the Sumner County and Cheatham County Gen Web sites are great marriage information. With the close proximity of these three counties to each other, it is a good idea to check several county sources when hunting down ancestors. The Sumner County site also lists bondsmen, which is where I found my Davidson County ancestor's name. The Davidson County site has a searchable index of marriages 1864-1905. Also at the Davidson County's "Index Search-Selected Davidson County Records" link: free lookups of County Death Records (1900-1913), Marriages (1790-1863) and Will Books (1784-1902). This site is hosted by the Friends of Metropolitan Archives of Nashville & Davidson County. Happy Hunting! Jeanne Johnson (researching RYMAN and BOSWORTH) http://www.tngenweb.org/cheatham/ (Cheatham County) http://www.tngenweb.org/sumner/ (Sumner County) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3661/ (Davidson County)

In a message dated 3/26/99 5:29:25 AM Central Standard Time, MNNICHOL@aol.com writes: << According to Ms. Whitley, all of the early Davidson County marriage bonds and licenses were destroyed by fire, but the first two volumes of marriage registers, compiled from the original bonds and marriages are intact, although both are fragile and worn with age. >> Ms. Whitley, as was so often the case, was incorrect. The original marriage bonds and licenses are on file at Metro Archives of Nashville and Davidson Co. TN., as are the first two marriage registers. Free lookups in the early marriage indexes are availbleble on the web site for: Friends of Metropolitan Archives of Nashville and Davidson County, TN http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3661/ Debie Cox

I have in my research library the "Marriages of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1789-1847" by Edythe Rucher Whitley, Copyright, 1981. I will be glad to check this book for listings if anyone has a question. According to Ms. Whitley, all of the early Davidson County marriage bonds and licenses were destroyed by fire, but the first two volumes of marriage registers, compiled from the original bonds and marriages are intact, although both are fragile and worn with age. Margaret Nichol

Thank you to all who responded to my questions. I appreciate your time and efforts. Paula Street-Eubanks

Seeking any information on William Baldridge listed in 1900 Census of Davidson Co ED 93, Ward 11, Sheet 14, Row S160 HOH- Baldridge , William age 56 b March 1844 in Tn. Occupation Car Inspector Baldridge , Nelson age 86 b 1813 in Tn Seabury, Nannie b Jan 1876 in Tn age 24 niece Seabury, Ida b Dec 1878 in Tn age 21 niece Seabury, Anson b April 1879 in Tn age 21 nephew occupation Book Keeper Seabury, Campbell b Dec 1860 age 29 a boarder occupation Paper Hanger Barnes , Ola b Oct 1873 in Tn age 26 a boarder occupation Paper Hanger Nannie , Ida and Anson Seabury are children of Thomas J. Seabury and his second wife Fannie Barnes. Campbell Seabury is Thomas J. Seabury son by first marriage to Matilda???. William and Nelson Baldridge are in 1870 census of Williamson Co Tn. Stumped as to relationship of Wm Baldridge to Ida, Nannie and Anson Seabury. Thanks, Pat Barnes Alred alredbp@gmi.net

Thomas J. Seabury/Seaberry b 1833-1835 in New York. First wife Matilda???. >From 1870 Census of Davidson Co Seabury, T.J. age 37 m w Plumber & Gas Fitter 1000 550 b New York " Matilda age 39 f w keeping house b Tn " Jesse age 14 m w attending schoo b Tn " Campbell age 11 m w attending school b Tn " Edward age 6 m w b New York " John age 3 m w b New York " Nellie M. age 1 f w b New York Thomas J. Seabury marries Fannie Barnes March 18, 1874 in Davidson Co. She is daughter of Bolin Barnes and wife Emily A. Nolen. Thomas J. and Fannie Barnes Seabury have three children and are in 1880 census of Davidson Co 1. Nannie Seabury b Jan 1876 in Tn marries a ??? McRae 2. Ida May Seabury b Dec 1878 in Tn marries a Macy Oliver Tanner April 1906 in Davidson Co 3. Anson N. Seabury b April 1879 in Tn. Three Seabury children from Thomas J. first marriage live with them . I do not find Thomas J and Fannie after 1880 census. I find Nannie, Ida and Anson Seabury living with Wm Baldridge in 1900 Census of Davidson Co listed as his niece's and nephew. Any information on this family would be appreciated and especially abt conncetion to Baldridge family. Thanks, Pat Barnes Alred alredbp@gmi.net

I am searching for the parents and siblings of Thomas Houston BURNETT b. 1813 possibly in Davidson or Wilson Co. TN. He moved to Williamson Co. IL about 1838 and married Nancy Caroline PARKS(b.1822) in Williamson Co. ILL. on 12-25-1841 and died 1875 in Williamson Co. ILL. They had the following children: George M. b.1843, John Houston b. 1844, Felix M. b 1847, Elizabeth Jane b. 1848, Leander W. b. 1850, Lewis C b. 1856, William F. b. 1858, Sarah Ann (Sadie) b. 1862. The children were all born in Williamson Co. ILL. I am also looking for information on James R. BURNETT b. June 30 1816 in Smith Co. TN, married abt 1840 to Mary Jane MCMURRY. I think James and Thomas may be brothers. If anyone has any information that could help me I would love to hear from you. On an 1860 census for Williamson Co. IL, a woman by the name of Mary Elizabeth STALCUP age 78 b in NC is listed as living with Thomas and is buried near James. Her headstone reads "Wife of William". If anyone has information on the BURNETT'S link to the STALCUP'S I would love to know. Thanks, Anne Burnett Hatter

In a message dated 03/25/99 5:31:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, TNDAVIDS-D- request@rootsweb.com writes: << My second question is whether or not there are marriage records from that time (1793) forward. >> Visit the web site of the Friends of the Library. There are marriages on line and you might find this one. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3661/ Joyce

In a message dated 3/24/99 11:59:43 PM Central Standard Time, peubanks@dexter.net writes: << Thanks for that information on when DAVIDSON CO. TN was created. My second question is whether or not there are marriage records from that time (1793) forward. >> Davidson County was formed in 1783 not 1793. The first marriage was performed here in 1780 but no official record exists of that or other marriages from the first years of the settlement. Marriage records for Davidson Co. date to 1789. Check for information on Davidson Co. records at: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/plains/3661 Debie

Thanks for that information on when DAVIDSON CO. TN was created. My second question is whether or not there are marriage records from that time (1793) forward. I'm looking for the marriage of Charity Gatlin possibly to John Hanks, Jr. However, I don't know whether she married him or not. It's just a hunch. Is there anyone who does marriage look ups? Thanks. Paula Street-Eubanks

What year was the County of Davidson TN formed? And from what counties was it formed?

Looking for descendants of Charity Gatlin who was the daughter of Lazarus Gatlin. Who did Charity marry? Is she the Charity that married John Hanks, Jr. son of John Hanks and Mary Dawson who lived in Hopkins Co. KY. Lazarus Gatlin died in Davidson Co. TN and left a will there. Descendants of Lazarus Gatlin 1 Lazarus GATLIN b: Abt 1740 in Craven Co. North Carolina d: July 1808 in Davidson Co. Tennessee +Sally ? b: 1750 m: 1768 in N. Carolina 2 Jesse GATLIN II b: 1769 in Dobbs Co. N.E. North Carolina d: Abt 1839 in Hopkins Co. Kentucky +Cassy GIBSON b: Abt 1790 d: in 1860-1870, Marshall Co. Kentucky *2nd Wife of Jesse Gatlin II: +Polly PRESCOTT b: in N. Carolina m: Abt 1789 in North Carolina d: Abt 1813 in Tennessee 2 Lazarus GATLIN, Jr. b: 1775 in Dobbs Co. N. Carolina +ELENOR 2 Nathan Marion GATLIN b: January 30, 1782 in Dobbs Co. N. Carolina d: March 08, 1855 in Davidson Co. Tennessee +Obedience LUCAS m: February 16, 1803 in Davidson Co. Tennessee 2 Charity GATLIN 2 Nancy Holland GATLIN b: February 10, 1773 in N. Carolina or Sumner Co. TN d: September 01, 1848 in Marshall Co. Kentucky +Aaron AVERITT b: August 25, 1777 in Caswell Co. N. Carolina m: December 22, 1802 in Sumner Co. TN 2 William GATLIN 2 Edmond GATLIN 2 Thomas B. GATLIN b: 1780 in Davidson Co. Tennessee d: June 16, 1804 in Davidson Co. Tennessee +Nancy MAY 2 Polly Mary GATLIN b: Abt 1785 +Benjamin CASTLEMAN m: June 03, 1805 in Davidson Co. Tennessee peubanks@dexter.net

Am looking for information on the parents of Elijah Reed, who was born in 1809 and died in 1885. Elijah married Jeston Ketchum and they had 11 children. It has been suggested that David Reed 1780 -1842 is the father of Elijah, but have no proof. David Reed and his wife Elizabeth ? had two sons, Charles and Michael. David & Elizabeth migrated from South Carolina in the early 1800s to Limestone Co., Alabama. David Reed & Elijah Reed bought adjoining land in Tippah County. In 1840 David and Elizabeth Reed deeded their land to "my sons, Michael & Charles Reed" and they were to take care of them. Charles died by June 1843 and his part sold to H. Bowers and later to James Ellis and in 1858 Elijah Reed bought it. The same year Elijah bought from Michael Reed the other portion of land that had belonged to David Reed. If anyone can help me with this puzzle I would appreciate it. Nell

CUZZORT, CARLISLE, BIRCHETT, COLE, TURNER, REEVES, STOKES, ANDREWS/ANDERS, BROWN, UTLEY, LINDER, GILLIAM, FOREHAND. Kathy KBernardi1@aol.com

Looking for information on Thomas Collins .. he married Emaline Cuzzort in 1850 and they lived in Edgefield, Tennessee. They had two children: Nancy Collins born: 1851 Thomas Collins Jr. born: 1855 According to the City Directory they owned a grocery store in Edgefield. Emaline became a widow after 1856. In 1860 she was living with her mother Martha and two brothers.. Henry Cuzzort and George Cuzzort. Kathy KBernardi1@aol.com

I am seeking for information on a Mary TODD who married Henry (?) BROTHERS. Sometime in the early 19th century. They had a daughter name Jenny Lind BROTHERS who later move here to MI in her adult Life. Mary TODD came from a nice size family and she had a brother name William TODD who was my maternal g-grandfather. Is it true that President Andrew Jackson lived somewhere there in or near Davidson Cty., and what tribe of indians resided in that county. Family history has it that Mr. BROTHERS taught at FISK University. It is the big african American college in nashville but that college is not able to help me without an exact year. I don't know when that college was started but I would appreciated any help someone could assist me with. Thank You. Pamela Lee in Michigan plee@usxchange.com

I am searching for info on Melvin George Gibbons. Born in Davidson Co. 1878. Thanks Don

Robert Allen Duke graduated from the University of Nashville as a doctor in 1866. He died in 1916 from "senile debility" (we know what THAT means - but then he was 85). The Journal of the AMA has an obituary for him in Volume 66, page 1792. I do not have access to these journals. Can anyone suggest a way I can get a copy of this obituary? Thanks Floreda

Mackelburg C. Turner b. May 30, 1847. Married Betho Catherine Cole. They had Addie, Dock and Richard(twins) Homer and John. all born in Tn, near Nashville. Left Tn about 1879. Anything on these people is appreciared