John Samuel CLARK (1828-1887) born in Davidson County, Tennesse, reared near Louisville, Kentucky and died in Lamar Co. Texas, July 24, 1887. He was a lawyer and practiced in or near Dallas. He was wounded by a ticked off cattle rustler in court after winning a judgement against him, and was also wounded in the Civil War. He married Margaret Emily Hicks in 1865. I am looking for the parents and siblings of John Samuel CLARK. Looking for a CLARK in TN and KY is like looking for that proverbial "needle in the haystack." Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you, Terri Spurling JayWay2@aol.com

Hello.....I'm searching the name of TURBEVILLE. My 2ndgreatgrandfather was born in Salem County (1795) SC and died in 1848 in Mill Creek, Davidson County, Tenn. His name was WILEY "WILLIE" C. TURBEVILLE. He was married to MARY B CHRISTENBERRY. I do know they lived there for several years. I'm interested in any information on the TURBEVILLE'S that I can find. The name has been spelled with several variations.

I have been on this list for quite some time but am just now posting this family. If anyone on this Davidson County list has heard of a BOUVET family living in Davidson county in 1870 I would like to exchange info. My hopes aren't too high since there was only one Bouvet in Tennessee, John Baptiste...but he did have three sons unaccounted for: John, Henry and Thomas. His wife's name was Mary WEISHAUPT BOUVET. If anyone has any info on these people I would appreciate it. Sarah Fezio Fort Worth, TX jcross@metronet.com

Below are the website URL's and the email addresses for the Metropolitan Archives of Nashville and Davidson County and for the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Metropolitan Archives archives@waldo.nashv.lib.tn.us http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3661/ Tennessee State Library and Archives http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/tslahome.htm reference@mail.state.tn.us

I recently found a picture of my ggrandmother Jennie RAY BUCHANAN SMITH. She married H.J. Smith. after my ggrandfather died. I have been trying to find out when they got married, I beleive somewhere aroun 1900 . They had a store at 1214 1st Ave No. Nahville, TN. Can anyone help me . I also would like to email address to the Tenn. Archives. Thanks Judy

Abner Ray, my gg-grandfatrher was born in Davidson Co., Tn on Dec. 11, 1813 (according to Bible entry). We next pick him up with his marriage to Mary Ann Keith on Feb. 17, 1836 in Morgan Co., IL. Can anyone give me a clue as to his parentage, and how he came to be in IL? Jim Ray jray@neonramp.com

Hi All! I have updated the Denton Family Genealogy web site and added more down-loadable gedcoms for your personal use. These now include Moore, Hunt, Denton, Plumlee, Chastain, O'Dell and Cooper surnames, from the 1600s to present day. While these zipped gedcom files include those who married into the Denton family, they also include many more lines of descendants from common ancestors, and there are hundreds of these 'cousins' and their families. (These files are NOT the same as the on-line searchable database at the web site, and have hundreds more individuals.) Of course, the page still has biographies and wills and searchable database of hundreds of surnames, pertinent links and a little 'fun stuff' too! Mostly, these families moved from Virginia and New York through the Carolinas into Kentucky and Tennessee and then fanned out all over the country. If you have any questions about anything on the site or would like more information, please let me know! The address is: http://www.acun.com/dentons Blessings! Sue Montgomery-Cook

I'm looking for information on Clarinda, Josiah, Martha and John McCoy. These McCoy's stayed in TN when my great grandfather moved to AR around 1870. (1) William McCoy b c1815 in NC, d.2/1874 in Davidson TN, (1) m.Jane L. McCane on 10/10/1841 in Davidson CO TN, b.1818 in TN, d. c1851 in Davidson CO TN (2) Clarinda McCoy b c1843 (all the children born in Davidson Co TN) (2) Josiah McCoy b. c1846 (2) Martha Jane McCoy b. c1847 (2) John B. McCoy b. c1849 (2) James E. McCoy b. 3/9/1851, d. 4/12/1890 in AR m. Mary J. Irving c1874 in AR, b. c1850 d. c1880 (3) Opal McCoy b.c 1875 (all children born in Independence CO. AR) (3) Jessie McCoy b. c1876 (3) William McCoy b.c1877 (3) Thomas McCoy b.c1880 m. 2nd Emma Francis Walker on 4/12/1890 in AR, b. 12/20/1871 in Independence Co AR d. c1930 in AR. (all children born in Independence Co AR) (3) Grover C. McCoy b. 4/12/1891 (3) Adley S. McCoy b. 1/16/1893 (3) Willie L. McCoy b. 12/26/1895 (3) James R. McCoy b. 1/29/1898 (3) Alfred E. McCoy b. 12/8/1900 (3) Forest W. McCoy b. 5/11/1903 (3) Clindray M. McCoy b. 7/7/1906 (3) Dearsey J. McCoy b. 12/30/1908 d. 6/10/1911

IS ANYONE WORKING ON THESE? DENNIS McCLENDON born 1770-1780 N. C. died by Apr 1844 Davidson Co, Tn, married 19 Oct 1799 at Davaidson Co to Winifred GREEN (OR GREER). Winifred was born 1780 N. C. died 1861-1869 Davidson Co, Tn (don’t know her parents). DENNIS was a known son of SIMON McCLENDON b 1738 N. C. d ca April 1809 Davidson Co, Tn and 1st wife (a Sanford). Simon’s 2nd wife was Ann Snell King Blackman. It is believed that Simon only had children by his first wife. A deed of 1807 whereby Dennis gives a life estate , to “his father, Simon McClendon” in Davidson Co, Tn. Simon made a will 21 Jan 1809, which was recorded/proven by April 1809 in Davidson Co, Tn. His wife (at the time of his death) named as “Ann”, others named were “my sons Sanford McClendon, Jesse McClendon, Dennis McClendon, , my daughter Patty COOK, Mary SLADES (OR SLUDER, Slewder), executors were Chas HAYS and James HAMILTON A few of the many names present at his estate sales were: SMITH, CHAMBER, GORDON, SLUDER, TURNER, PATCH (or PORCH), SANDERS, PHELPS, BLACKMAN. I have the McClendon line back to early 1700s in N. C. My great grandfather, WILLIAM K. McCLENDON born Jan 1838 Davidson Co, Tn was a known grandson of the above Dennis and Winifred McClendon. To date, have not been able to tell which one of the numerous sons of Dennis and Winifred, was the father of my William K. Believe his father died or left when he was in his early teens or earlier. William K. married 9 Mar 1858 Davidson Co, Tn to Lucinda BARKLEY (Barclay) born 12 June 1842 Tn. Lucinda was the daughter of Joseph Harris BARKLEY and his first wife Martha JONES. Martha was daughter of William F. JONES and his 1st wife Lucinda WOMACK (Wormack). 1850, dist 3, Davidson Co, Tn census, there was a 13 yr old William K. that lived with what I believe was his siblings and mother Cynthia McClendon. The census taker made a mistake and reported Cynthia’s children with last name of Phelps instead of McClendon. Cynthia was living in the home of her parents, Silas M. PHELPS b 1784 N. C. and wife Jane b 1793 Va. AND Cynthia’s younger siblings. 1860 dist 3, Davidson Co, Tn census: William K. and Lucinda McClendon & 1 child lived very near many McClendon relatives such as: his mother and his grandmother, Winifred (Green/Greer) McClendon age 80 (widow of Dennis McClendon). Civil War, 1861-5: William served as Pvt in 7th Tenn Inf, Company D, ended up at Appamatox Courthouse. The 7th was also known as The Harris Rifles. William K. served in same outfit as his father-in-law, Joseph H. Barkley and his maternal uncle, Silas M. Phelps (Jr). 1870-1880. William K. and Lucinda lived in town of Lebanon, Wilson Co, Tn in 1870 and 1880 (dist 10-1870, dist 21-1880). In 1884, they left moving to northeast Texas with their children. Their oldest child married a BARKLEY (Barclay) before they left, the others married in Texas into these families: ROGER, CRUMP, CLIFTON, FAULKNER and 4 of them married a SMITH.

We are looking for information on the REED/REID family of JOHN and LAVINIA WILLIAMS REED of Rowan and Orange Counties, NC that migrated to Williamson Co., TN about 1800. They had 13 children. Their daughter HANNAH REED married her cousin (first?, second?) CALEB REED (ca. 1790-1836). They had nine children: 1) Unknown son (possibly Robert A,) 2) Leander James 3) Jerome Alexander Napolean Bonaparte 4) Pauline 5) Minerva 6) Eugenia Celestine 7) Martitia L.A.L.N. 8) Malinda 9) unknown daughter. Caleb and his family lived at Caney Springs, Marshall Co., TN. After his death the family moved to Flat Creek, Marshall Co., TN. We are looking for the ancestors of JOHN and LAVINIA as well as CALEB. We also need information on a LEANDER REED (1740-50 d. after 1830) who lived in Muary Co.,TN. I believe we are a part of the greater REED/REID exodus from York and Lancaster Counties, PA about 1752-1755. I further believe we are linked to the widely travelled HUGH REED of Rowan Co., NC, Ogelthorpe Co., GA, and Logan Co., KY. Any help is greatly appreciated. We are trying to sort this out for a "gathering" in the year 2000. Please circulate widely. Thank you. Brian C. Reed 404 9th Street Apartment 3 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 --------------------------------------------------- Get free personalized email at http://www.iname.com

Hello, Looking for information on family of Napolian Joice/Joyce who appears on 1860 Davidson Co. census. sharon ssmith@mail.cass.net

I am researching the DEWS and RAYMER/RAMER surnames. Any info. would be helpful. Patty Fosse scottf@ij.net

http://www.hypervigilance.com/genlog/first.html This is to good to pass up. Have an unusal first name, middle name or married women with no last name. Check this site out. I was not aware it even existed. Of course I am not aware of alot of things. Betty

Looking for any trace of William P Hampton and his family in Tennessee. William was born Aug 8 1789 in North Carolina. He married Malinda ( maiden name unknown) born about 1792 in Virginia. William and Malinda had seven children but I only have information on two of them. John H Hampton born 1818 in Tennessee and James P Hampton born 1827 in Tennessee. William and his family moved to what is now Dade County Missouri in 1833 and were some of the first settlers there. I have information on William's decendents but have not been able to find his parents or siblings. I would like to find out where in Tennessee William lived and where in Tennessee his sons were born. Would also like to share information with anyone researching the HAMPTON's in Tennessee. Thanks for your time Jaime JLee196@aol.com

I am trying to find parents for Ewing Ambrose GRIZZARD b 29 Oct 1915. He married Helene CARTWRIGHT, b 5 May 1911, dau of Jacob Andrew Cartwright and Mary Henry Hart. on the 29 Dec 1909 in Nashville TN. Anyone have a connection to the Cartwright's or have access to the 1900 TN Census. Thanks Sandra Beaver Birmingham, AL

My search is pointed to Nashville by an obituary in Missouri. Robert Jared Patterson and Mary Florence Smith were married in Nashville between 1860 and 1863 which is noted as their home town. They were Presbyterian. Any source of information for that period or these names, or this Church affiliationwill be appreciated. GGgrandson, Robert J. Patterson

Does anyone have access to the 1870 Davidson County census? I would really appreciate a lookup of A.J. Bosworth (D1-485) and Cullin/Collin Bosworth (D1-292) households. Jeanne, Stuck in Florida (with no 1870 census at local library)

Hi, I am hoping that someone in this group has access to birth records that will help me find the parents of my great grandfather, Charles Franklin House. My information from family records (not verified) is: Birth: 11 Feb 1833 in Nashville, TN Death: 24 Aug 1928 in Navarro Co., TX Marriage: Sarah Ann Custer ca 1867 in Perry Co., AL I would appreciate any information on his parents and his siblings that anyone has access to. Thank you. --Nell

Hello, At the Historical Library in Lansing, MI I was able to find this data about variations of the DaVar surname in Tennessee. Hope it can help someone, including myself. Author: Fulcher, Richard Title: 1770-1790 census of the Cumberland settlements: Davidson, Sumner, and Tennessee Counties page 28: (Davidson County) Dever, Jno. - purchased land in 1790, on the upper fork of Marrowbone Creek. (reference #24: "Land Records 1788-1793" pg 5; W.P.A. Transcript; Tenn State Library and Archieves, Nashville, TN) page 146: (Sumner County) Dever, Alan - juror during 1787 session of court. (reference #11: County Court Minutes, I, 2; County Court Minutes I, microfilm of original; Tenn State Library and Archieves, Nashville, TN)) page 146: (Sumner County) Dever, Alex - juror during 1787 session of court. (reference #12: County Court Minutes, I, 4; ditto) -- Author: Transcribed & Indexed by Byron Sistler Title: 1830 Census - Middle Tennessee (index pg 235) book page 184: (microfilm page 181) DEVORE, James Williamson County, 00001-0 (index pg 235) book page 193: (microfilm page 237) DEVORE, James Williamson County, 01020001-0020001 -- Author: Transcribed & Indexed by Byron Sistler Title: 1830 Census - East Tennessee Blount Co. pg 286: Deaver, William; 100001-11001 Roane C. pg 54: Deavours, John; 30101-11001 -- Alt Author: Jordan Dodd Title: Tennessee marriages: early to 1800 page 17: Dever, Nannie married Hart, Handse on 22 Jan 1798 in Grainger Co., TN -- Title: Marriages of Blount C., TN (index page 89) page 24: Farmer, Nathan md Dever, Sussanna on Dec 9, 1832 page 38: Hude, Jason md Dever, Nancy on Sept 5, 1848 page 64: Rogers, George md Devers, Sarah on July 9, 1843 -- Author: Compiled by Sherida Eddlemon Title: Gen. abstracts from town newspapers 1791-1801 page 301: The Clarion, published by Bernjamin Bradford Jan 19, 1808, Vol. 1, No. 1 "Richard Welch, who is residing in Rutherford Co., will plead the gambling act concerning the $10 cow. This plea was made in the presence of Frederick Bairfield, James Devour, Frances H M'Coy and Jeffery Manly. Silar Barr. -- Author: Edythe Whitley Title: Tenn Gen. Records; Record of early settlers from state and county archieves (index page 347) page 193: Daver, James; county records; notes from Bledsoe Co. Deed Book "A" page 1, 15 Jan 1808 Christian Rhodes of Knox Co., Tenn., for $1000.00 sells to Thomas Menefee of Anderson Co. and James Daver (Davers or Deavers) of Bledsoe Co., 1000 acres; Sequatchie comonly called Crow Creek it being a part of a 5000 acres granted Stokley Donelson by North Carolina. Test: Stephen Heard, Israel Standefer. -- Author: Compiled by JT Acklen Title: Bible records - tombstone inscriptions and manuscripts Volume I, page 80: Harding Lot in Spring Hill Cemetery (these bodies were moved from Belle Meade) Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN. Burried: E. Martin Deaver 1878-1930 -- All of the above books are available at the Lansing Historical Library (Michigan). I did not xerox the pages, just took notes. I apologize for any typos or other errors. If any of these DAVAR (variations) fits into your data, I would appreciate your posting it to the DaVar-Dever@rootsweb.com list (I'm sending a cc to Tenn. lists on which I am not subscribed). I am trying to figgure out which of these is "my" family. Terri Rene -- Brian & Terri Rene (DaVar) Howard and sons Michael & Matthew http://www.macatawa.org/~brianter/index.html

Any information on James Edward Carmack "Mack" SLOAN b. 06/23/1909 d. unknown but after 1950 perhaps in Nashville, TN m. Effie May PARKER 04/04/1926 b. 08/23/1907 d. 08/23/1936. Records indicate that Mack robbed the 3rd National Bank in Nashville and was shot. Mack could have died in prison. Any information would be appreciated, this is for his daughter - Mack was my uncle. Jim Arab, AL