>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 64: No 284 $12.50 100 acres Copd. Orren Embrey enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin county Tennessee on the waters of the north fork of Taylors creek a north branch of Elk river- Beginning ten poles west on the line from the southeast corner of Murry S. Embreys eighty acre entry on the waters of said creek thence running south one hundred and thirty poles thence west for compliment so as to make it equal to one hundred acres July 16th. Orren Embrey. No 285 $.62 1/2 5 acres Benjamin F. Farris enters five acres of land in Franklin county beginning 15 poles west of the north east corner of LeRoy Mays one hundred acre entry thence forty five poles thence east fifteen poles to the west boundary line of Lewis Snoddy and Goodwins 1000 acre entry thence south forty five poles thence fifteen poles to the beginning. July 17th, 1824. No 286 $6.25 50 acres Copied Owen Wilbanks enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County- on the head waters of the Ash Camp branch a north branch of Elk river lying adjacent to a 640 acre survey in the name of Joseph McDowel or Jo McDowels heirs Beginning on a black oak standing at a spring the head waters of said branch in a hollow on the east side of a ridge between Big & Little Hurricane creeks running thence west then north so as to include fifty acres 19th July 1824. Lewis Ball, Locator No 287 $12.50 100 acres Absalom Faris enters one huncred acres of land in Franklin County on Rock creek a north branch of Elk river Beginning on Stephen James's west boundary line on a hickory marked A.F. running north with the west boundary to the north west corner of said James's line then east with James' line to a corner made in the name of John Fannons then north Fannons line to an entry in the mane of Silvanus Stokes then west with said line to his corner then north with said line so as to make the complement by running west and south to a beginning corner in the name of Absolom Faris then east with the north boundary of the aforesaid line then south so far that a due east course will run to the beginning in all so as to make one hundred acres. July 19th, 1824. Absalom Fariss.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 63: No 279 $6.25 50 acres George Gray enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County & on the waters of the bark Camp fork of Duck river including an improvement made by Anderson Fitzgerald whereon John Bradshaw lately lived and now has possession of Beginning forty eight poles north of the cabin said Bradshaw lived in and runs east forty five poles thence south & west to the best advantage for complyment July 7th, 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 280 $9.56 1/4 76 1/2 acres LeRoy May & Christopher Bullard enters seventy six & one half acres of land in Franklin county on the waters of the Boiling Fork of Elk river Beginning on the northwest corner of David Ross's 1550 acre tract a large dead post oak on the south side of the road leading from Winchester to Jasper running with said Ross' line east 680 poles to his northeast corner then north with the line of Edward Harris 228 acre tract and west for quantity 12th July, 1824. LeRoy May. No 281 $18.75 150 acres Copd Joseph Bullard enters one hundred and fifty acres of land in Frankln County on the waters of Elk river beginning at the southwest corner of John Morris' ten acre survey running west one hundred & forty five poles thence north thence east and south to the beginning July 14th 1824. Joseph Bullard, Locator No 282 $20.00 160 acres Soloman George enters one hundred and sixty acres of land in Franklin County the consideration money being paid into the entry takes office situated on the waters of Beens Creek, Beginning on the west boundary line of the tract said George now lives on at the southeast corner of a 50 acre track granted to Abram Groves whairon John E_ndly now lives and runs south bounding on said Georges & Mr. Aructs(?) west boundary lines to a fifty acre survey in the name of Geo. Gray and Wt. with the same to William Ashberrys line and north & Wt. for complyment so as not to interfere with legal claims July 14th 1824. S. George, Locator No 283 $6.25 50 acres Jesse Sanders enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county on the waters of Big Hurricane creek a north branch of Elk river- Beginning at a beach marked with letters J.S. and runs west to widow Pratters east boundary line of her 30 acre tract then south with her line to her north east corner of sd. 30 acres and west for quantity July 15th 1824

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 62: No 275 $12.50 100 acres Murry S. Embrey enters one hundred acres of land lying on the waters of the west fork of Taylors creek frok another branch of Elk river- Beginning on a post oak tree standing in a hollow marked M.E. a line tree on John Pennings/Fannings(?) west boundary line of fifty acres of which he lifted his warrant thence running north one hundred poles thence east for compliment July 9th, 1824. Murry S. Embrey. No 276 $8.75 70 acres Copd. John Bellecon enters seventy acres of land on the waters of Robinsons creek Franklin county State of Tennessee beginning at a white oak in the section line it being the southwest corner of a hundred acre tract of land granted to John Ciler running thence north one hundred & thirty eight poles to a post oak the northwest corner of said tract, thence east eighty two poles to a double chesnut marked as the corner of an other tract thence north eighty five poles to a stake thence west thirty five poles to a stake in the east boundary of a thirty acre entry made in the name of John Ciler thence south fifty poles to a hickory the woutheast corner of said thirty acre entry thence west eighty seven poles to a stake in the section line thence with said line to the beginning, so as to make seventy acres of land July 10th, 1824. No 277 $6.25 50 acres John Turner enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the saw pit fork of Brushalows creek waters of Elk river- Beginning on a small black oak marked with J.T. and a small post oak marked with J.S. running north one hundred poles crossing the creek then east for compliment July 12th, 1824. John Turner No 278 $4.62 1/2 37 acres George Gray enters thirty seven acres of land in Franklin county to adjoin sd. Grays lines on the south and west Monfords line on the north and McClures south east Beginning on the said McClures southeast corner on Monfords line and runs north with McClures line to Grays line and round with his lines to Monfords line & Wt. with the same to the beginning. July the 12th, 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 61: No 269 $10.00 80 acres Murry S. Embry enters eighty acres of land in Franklin county and State of Tennessee lying on the waters of Taylors creek a north branch of Elk river Beginning on a post oak tree marked O.(?) E. one hundred & twenty seven yards northwest of where the road crosses said creek leading from Stamps still house to old Mr. Lasaters and running south ninety poles thence west for complement July 7th 1824. Murry S. Embry. No 270 $6.25 50 acres Copd. Orrin Embry enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county and State of Tennessee lying on the waters of spring creek of Elk river Beginning on a double white oak tree marked (E) standing in the first hollow that empties into below Stamps still house and running south seventy poles thence west for complement 7th July 1824. O. Embry. No 271 $3.75 30 acres John McCravy enters thirty acres of land in Franklin county Beginning on Absalom Guess south boundary line not far distant from his southwest corner running east ___ poles thence south thence west thence north to the beginning July 8th, 1824. No 272 $6.25 50 acres David Banks enters fifty acres of land on little Hurricane & waters of Elk river Beginning on a beach marked D.B. on the north boundary of Samuel Roseboroes lands thence north thence east thence south to Samuel Roseborees line thence west with his line to the beginning for complement in an oblong form from east to west July 8th, 1824. No 273 $2.46 1/2 19 3/4 acres David O. Anderson enters 9-3/4 acres of land in Franklin county State of Tennessee beginning on a post oak marked thus D. and I.A. & on the waters of Robinsons creek which is a branch of cobb spring creek and corner to sd. Andersons 227 acre survey thence south with the western boundary of said 227 acre survey to a stake in the section line to John Cilers southeast corner thence north and east, with the lines which limit to vacancy to the beginning July 9th, 1824. No 274 $6.50 50 acres Made void the 16th Octb 1826. H. Pryor George W. Lee enters fifty acres of land situated in Franklin county on the northeast side of Hurricant creek a north brance of Elk river- Beginning at a white oak marked G.L. running south then east to be in an oblong upon the east line including the improvements where Gentry Ayres now lives July 9th, 1824 G.W. Lee, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 60: No 265 $12.50 100 acres Copied Phillip Brocks enters 100 acres of land in Franklin county on the north side of Elk river and Beginning on the northwest corner of John Winfords 640 acre tract that James Stamps lives on, and running north with Lucy Witts line to her corner and thence with her other line east to George Rowlands corner and thence north thence west thence south 180 poles to the Winfords line & east to the beginning 5th July 1824. No 266 $6.25 50 acres Michael Wilson enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county on big Hurricane creek a north branch of Elk river Beginning on a beach marked M.W. in the presence of Benjamin Hasty on the west side of said creek running east crossing sd. creek, thence north thence west thence south to the beginning including the plantation on which said Wilson now lives this 6th July 1824. The above tract to be in an oblong east and west. Michael Wilson, Locator No 267 $19.00 152 acres John Armstrong William Matlock & Geo. Gray enters one hundred and fifty two acres of land in Franklin county the consideration money being paid, on the north side of Elk river- Beginning at an elm & ash standing on the north bank of said river where the range line that divides rand 6 & 7 crosses sd. river the same being the east boundary of a 2000 acre tract of land granted to Robert Ruiford and Thomas Haurray & runs north with sd. range line 360 poles to the southwest corner of a 640 acre survey in the name of Joseph McDowell and with the same east to Lewis's line & south & Wt. binding on Harmon Riddles & John Coveys line to the north bank of Elk river & down the same to the beginning July 7th, 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 268 $1.75 14 acres James Sharp enters 14 acres of land in Franklin county by virtue of $1.75 paid in the entry takes office of said county beginning on the southeast corner of sd. 283 1/2 acre tract running north and east for complement July 7th, 1824. Jas. Sharp, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 59: No 260 $6.25 50 acres cpd. Henry Kilbourn locates 50 acres of land in Franklin county Beginning at a sugar tree on a spur of Cumberland mountain, thence seven poles south to a dogwood on the bank of Dry creek thence with the meanders of said creek, and mountain for complement of fifty acres it being on the waters of Elk river, in Trussels cove dated this 5th day of July 1824. No 261 $12.50 100 acres copd. Peter Farmer enter one hundred acres of land lying in Franklin county and state of Tennessee on the top of cumberland mountain on the waters of Paint rock a south branch of Tennessee river Beginning on a white oak on the west side of the Santy Trace and near a laurel branch that crosses sd. branch between where John & Wm. Ronnalds now lives and running north and east for complement. July 5th, 1824. No 262 $7.50 60 acres Copd. John Etherage enters sixty acres of land on Indian creek Franklin county- Beginning at a black oak & poplar post oak marked M.L. in presence of D.C. Anderson and runs south 50/80(?) poles & east for complement 5th July 1824. J. Etherage, Locator No 263 $6.25 50 acres Copd. Nathan Green enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county on the head waters of Norwoods creek of the Boiling fork of Elk river- Beginning on the west side of the little cove that lies to the west of the waggon road leading up the mountain to Davis or Frys Mill at the foot or base of the mountain due west from where daid road stirkes the foot of the mountain, running northwardly with the foot of the mountain oblong thence west for quantity to be on the side of the mountain July 5th 1824. LeRoy May, Locator No 264 $6.25 50 acres Copd. James Campbell enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county on the waters of Elk river- Beginning on the east boundary line of the school lands in the third section in 8th range at the southwest corner of Morgan Taylors land on which he now lives, running east with his line to the line of James Davis 2000 acres, thence south for quantity 5th July 1824.

> I really am at an impasse until the 1930 Fed Census is publicly released. Keith, Later census records can be obtained by a person to whom that information relates. By a provision in the Census Acts (Sect. 32 of 1909 Act; Sect. 33 of 1919 Act; and Sect. 18 of 1929 Act) authorized the Census Director, "in his discretion, to furnish to individuals such data from the population schedules as may be desired for genealogical or other proper purposes." You have to first obtain Form BC-600 from: Personal Census Service Branch, Bureau of the Census, Pittsburg, KS 66762. The fee for the search was $15, may be higher now. The form then would be mailed to: Bureau of the Census, 1600 N. Walnut Street, Pittsburg, Kansas 66762, together with a money order or check payable to "Commerce - Census." It may be difficult to get the information. You have to know something about the census line up. I think you also need a death certificate of the person. Hope this helps. Judy Phillips

Rose, I've been reading your postings of Land Entries. This one caught my eye because of the name Elisha Stovall in the description. Have you seen an entry on Elisha Stovalls property? Thanks for your postings. Eulimma At 02:22 PM 5/28/98 -0400, you wrote: >From "Registers Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page >54: > >No 238 $12.50 >100 acres >copied >Franklin County Tennessee, J.B. Prendergast enter one hundred acre of >land-Beginning on the west boundary line of Elisha Stovalls saw mill tract >of land on a red oak about two rods south of Beans Waggon road leading from >said mill to Ezekial McKees running west and south for complement forming >an oblong north and south. July 5th 1824 Eulimma Harvey <johnharvey@earthlink.net>

Page 57 has already been done >From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 58: No 255 $6.25 50 acres copied Thomas J. Matthews located fifty acres of land in Franklin county on the waters of the Fall Tick/Lick branch a north branch of Elk river- Beginning on a chesnut originally as a corner of a thirty acre tract claimed by Edward Osborn said tree marked W.M. in presence of Joel Mathres and John Mathews, thence running west with John Hoggeths(?) south boundary line 100 poles thence south for complement July 5th, 1824. Th. J. Mathews No 256 $6.25 50 acres copied Tho. Mathews, locates fifty acres of land in Franklin county on the Fall Lick branch a north branch of Elk river- Beginning near his spring on a chesnut, marked T.M. in presence of John Mathews and T.J. Mathews, thence east seventy poles thence south for complement, this 5th July 1824. T.J. Mathews, Locator No 257 $6.25 50 acres copd. James Campbell enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county on a south branch of Elk river- Beginning at the northeast corner of the school land that adjoins a 5000 acre tract fromerly belonging to Thomas Dillon running south with the west boundary line of said 5000 acres so far that a west course will run with Wards line then with said line west & south to the school and for quantity 5 July 1824. LeRoy May, Locator No 258 $6.25 50 acres copd. Charles Neighbours enters 50 acres of land in Franklin county in consequence of paying into the entry takes office the sum of $6.25 cents- Beginning at a post oak on the north boundary line of Henry Herrefords 200 acres tract, where he lives running west thence north to the school land thence east with the line of sd school land, thence to the beginning July 5 1824. No 259 $6.25 50 acres Copd. Samuel Handley enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county in consideration of paying six dollars & twenty five cents into the entry takers office- Beginning at a forked black oak the southeast corner of a hundred & fifty acres belonging to John Handley and runs north 60 poles thence west 50 poles thence south 100 poles thence east and north to the beginning July 5th, 1824. Samuel Handley, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 56: No 246 $7.50 60 acres Andrew C. Hunter enters sixty acres of land in Franklin County Lost Creek a north branch of Elk river Beginning on a beech marked A.H. in presence of Andrew Parks a few poles west of a twelve acre tract of Andrew Parks on a small branch call Coopers branch running north 130 poles thence east for complement. July 5th 1824 A.D. A.C. Hunter, Locator No 247 $31.25 250 acres George W. Gibbs enters two hundred and fifty acres of land in Franklin county on the north side of Elk river adjoining John Owen's preference entry of one hundred and sixty acres Beginning where the east boundary line of John Owen's entry crosses the old waggon road that leads from the plantation up a hollow to the Stage running north 200 poles, thence east crossing the stage road, thence south and west to the beginning- July 5th 1824 John Sturdivant, Locator No 248 $31.25 250 acres William Carroll enters two hundred and fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the north side of Elk river Beginning at the north west corner of John Sturdivant eighty acre survey running an oblong east crossing one fork of Brombelees Creek, thence south and west to the beginning July 5th 1824 John Sturdivant, Locator No 249 $31.25 250 acres William Carroll enters two hundred and fifty acres of land in Franklin County on Rowlands Creek waters of Elk River, Beginning at five dogwoods grown up from one stump two forks and grows together again about one foot above the fork marked W running east two hurdred poles thence south thence west and north to the beginning July 5th 1824 John Sturdivant, Locator No 250 $12.50 100 acres Made void by C. Bullard C. Bullard locates one hundred acres of land in Franklin County, on the waters of Duck River Beginning sixty poles east of the north east corner of a tract of land belonging to Henry Wiggins bough of Crain a black oak marked as a corner and marked J.S. on the east side running south one hundred & sixty poles thence east, thence north & west to the beginning. July 5th 1824. H. Pryor, Locator

Searching for RANSOM L. RICE died before 22 Dec. 1840 in Franklin County, TN married to ANN LEE. (possible Elizabeth Ann Lee) One known child JAMES ALEXANDE RICE b. 2 Oct 1835 TN d. 17 MAY 1899 Saline County Illinois Any information is needed. it is noted in the Roark Family Bible that the location was Estille Springs. Cheri Carr-Courson clc@rnet.com Researching BALDWIN, BIBLE, BOYER, CARR, CLAYCOMB, COURSON / CORSON, COX, DEVLIN, FENTON, GUSTINE, HANCOCK, HARMON, JORDAN, KILPATRICK, KRATZ, MAPES, NORRIS, PATILLO, QUINCY, RICE, ROARK, RUSSELL, SAMPLE, VAN WINKLE, WALKER, WALTER, WOOD, WOODRUFF and odds and ends.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 55: No 241 $2.12 12 17 acres James Henry enters seventeen acres of land lying on the head waters of Bradleys Creek State of Tennessee, Franklin county- Beginning on a black oak the northeast of a fifty acre tract belonging to the sd. Henry and running west with that line eight poles to red oak thence north 18 poles north with the line of the same fifty acres tract to a stake the south west corner of Ephram Cates 98 acre tract then east with the sd Cates line seventy poles to the southeast corner of sd tract to double chestnut thence north with the sd tract 128 poles to Michael Bowlings southwest corner, thence east ten poles with the sd Bowlings line to Isaac Henrys northwest corner thence south with the sd Isaac Henrys line one hundred & forty six poles to the beginning, July 5th 1824 James Henry, Locator No 242 $6.25 50 acres cpd. William Farriss enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County, State of Tennessee, on the east fork of Rock Creek it being a north branch of Elk River- Beginning on the south east corner of an eight acre tract of land entered and now owned by said Farriss and running west & south for complement. July 5th 1824 No 243 $6.25 50 acres cpd. William Young enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $6.25 into the Entry takes office of sd cty adjoining Willis Youngs tract of land on old Town Creek on the west south and east, Beginning at the southwest corner of the ___ & runs north with his Wt boundary line 20 poles thence west 30 poles thence south crossing the Mansford(?) road in all 60 poles, thence east to John R./B.(?) Morriss line & with his line round for complement including the vacant land between sd Morris and Wills Young tract July 5th 1824 Geo. Gray, Locator No 244 $6.25 50 acres copied Joseph Smith enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county lying on both sides of Turkey Creek an east branch of Big Hurricane creek beginning about six poles west of sd. ____ Cotton Ginn on two hickorys & dogwood running then east crossing said creek at seven poles aobut two three poles above said Ginn, in all sixty three and one half poles then south one hundred & twenty poles, then east & c including said Cotton Ginn and improvements July 5th 1824. Isham Harris, Locator No 245 $6.25 50 acres copd. State of Tennessee, Franklin County Jesse Embrey enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County Beginning at the northwest corner of his fifty acre tract running north to the corner of a thirty acre tract granted to James Davis thence east to the southeast corner of sd tract thence south to Benjamin Decherd southwest corner, thene west so far as ill make the fifty acres by joining Ruben Embrys 40 acre then to the beginning July 5th 1824 Jessee Embry, Locator

This one has already been done, but I'm trying to keep them in sequence now. >From "Registers Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 54: No 235 $6.25 50 acres copied Blake Baggett senr. enters fifty acres of land lying in Franklin County waters of Andersons branch a north branch of Elk River having deposited the entry money in the hands of the Entry taker Beginning on a chestnut on the southeast corner of said Baggetts fifty acre tract running north thence east to McDowells line of six hundred and forty acre tract thence south with said line thence west thence north to said Baggetts said line thence east with said line to the beginning July 5th 1824. Blake Baggett, Locator No 236 $7.50 60 acres George Parks enters sixty acres of land in Franklin in consideration of paying $7.50 into the entry takes office of sd c_y on the south side of Lost Creek Beginning fifteen poles south of the southeast corner of said Parks 15 acres he now lives on & runs south an oblong and Et. for complement so as not to interfere with old claims. July 5th 1824 Geo. Parks, Locator No 237 $6.25 50 acres George Parkes enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $6.25 into the Entry takes office of sd. cty on the waters of Coffee creek- Beginning on a chestnut & poplar northeast corner to a tract of land belonging to Moses Chambers whereon the widow Cook now lives & runs west 13 poles with sd Chambers line thence north 80 poles thence east & south for complement including the vacant land between Moses Chambers lines & Jabe/Jobe Timses & including Thomas Parks improvements July 5th 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 238 $12.50 100 acres copied Franklin County Tennessee, J.B. Prendergast enter one hundred acre of land-Beginning on the west boundary line of Elisha Stovalls saw mill tract of land on a red oak about two rods south of Beans Waggon road leading from said mill to Ezekial McKees running west and south for complement forming an oblong north and south. July 5th 1824 No 239 $6.25 50 acres copied Franklin County Tennessee J.B. Prendergrast enter fifty acres of land on the widdow Crawfords west boundary line beginning ten poles north of the big road leading from Salem to the mouth of Faries Creek on a stake running west & south for complement July 5th 1824 No 240 $6.25 50 acres copied William Anderson enters fifty acres of land situated & lying in the county of Franklin state of Tennessee, on the head waters of Bradleys creek Beginning on a hickory on the north boundary line of Sims Keykendalls and on the east line of a 20 acre tract of Stephen Farriss running north with said Farriss line to the corner, then running west ___ poles then north then east and round for complement July 5th 1824.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 53: No 230 $8.00 64 acres Left void and or entered No ___ ___ ___ 1824 copd William McElroy enters 64 acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $8.00 into the Entry takes office for sd cty lying on the south side of Elk River to adjoin a forty acre tract granted to John Braham on the north- Beginning at the northwest corner of the same and on the east line of sd Brahams 640 acres & runs north & west for complement, so as not to interfere with pryor claims- 5th July 1824 Wm. McElroy No 231 $6.25 50 acres David Montgomery enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the drafts of the dry fork of Rock creek Beginning on a black oak near a large spanish oak & two post oaks all marked thus D.M. with an ax about one hundred and thirty poles east from where the road leading from the head of Mulberry creek to the pond spring crosses the dry fork of Rock creek in the head of Flat Hollow, on the north side of said road running one hundred poles east, thence north so to include Thomas Montgomerys improvements on both side of the above mentioned road. July 5th 1824 No 232 $6.25 50 acres Solomon Banks enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the head waters of Rock Creek and piney branch on the waters & north of Elk river paying into the office $6.25- beginning on a post oak marked J.T. running thence west, thence south, thence east, thence north so as to include fifty acres. July 5th 1824 No 233 $12.50 100 acres Epraim Cates enters one hundred acres of land lying in the county of Franklin State of Tennessee, on the head waters of Bradleys creek Beginning on a post oak the southwest corner of a fifty acres entry in the name of Michale Boling, running north with said Bolings line thence west, thence south, thence east so as to include the quantity in an oblong survey July 5th 1824 No 234 $7.50 60 acres copied Thomas Wilson enters sixty acres of land lying in Franklin County on the top of Cumberland mountain and waters of Paint Rock the consideration money being paid to the Entry taker- beginning on a white & black oak on the State line and west side of the Trace and in the Bluff of the mountain, running northwardly meandering said bluff sd far as we run northwardly thence east and thence south till striking the top of the bluff of said Cumberland mountain, thence with the top of said bluff meandering said bluff the State line, thence west to the beginning, including Edward Hirris'(?) improvements and running on both sides of the Sandy Trace. July 5th 1824.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 52: No 225 $11.25 90 acres copied Archibald Hatchett enters ninety acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $11.25 into the Entry takers office of sd County- on the waters of Beans Creek and on the top of the first spurr of Cumberland mountain east of whair sd Hatchett now lives- Beginning on two spanish oaks standing on a bluff of rock sixteen poles west of the driping spring and runs north ninety poles and east for complement. July the 5th 1824 Geo. Gray, Locator No 226 $6.25 50 acres copd. George W. Richardson enters fifty acres of land situated and lying in the County of Franklin and state of Tennessee, on the waters of Bradleys creek- Beginning on a post oak marked as a corner in the presence of John Faria running north, thence east for complement July 5th 1824 George W. Richardson, Locator No 227 $6.25 50 acres copd. George W. Richardson enters in fifty acres of land situated and lying in the County of Franklin and state of Tennessee, on the waters of Bradleys Creek- Beginning on the southeast corner of an eigh and half acre tract entered in the name of sd Richardson, running east thence north and west for complement July 5th 1824. George W. Richardson, Locator No 228 $10.00 80 acres copd. George W. Richardson enters eighty acres of land situated and lying in the County of Franklin and state of Tennessee on the waters of Bradleys Creek-Beginning on a road oak marked as a corner in the presence of John Faria, running east oblong thence south for complement July 5th 1824 George W. Richardson, Locator No 228 $11.25 90 acres William McElvy enters 90 acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $11.25 into the Entry takers office of sd. Cty on the south side of Elk river to adjoining a forty acres granted to John Brahans on the west and south- Beginning at the northwest corner of the same on the south boundary line of sd Brahams 440 acres and runs west & south and east for complement so as not to interfere with prior claims 5th July 1824 W. McElvy, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 51: No 221 $6.25 50 acres Copd. John L. Martin enters 50 acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of six dollars and twenty five cents paind into the Entry takes office of said Cty. on both sides of Paint Rock- Beginning at a sugar tree standing in the mouth of Hollow below Hurleys defeat at the same being the northeast corner to John Bells 100 acres and runs west crossing the valey sd. Bells line twenty four poles to a beach and huckberry thence north 27 deg. west up the creek and bounded on the mountain with its various meanders to Daniel Martins line and with the same east crossing the valey and creek to the opposite mountain and with the same southwardly for complement. including the land and valey on the creek between John Bells and Daniel Martins line 5th July 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 222 $18.75 150 acres Benjamin Rogers enters one hundred and fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Comptons Creek of Duck river- beginning on a small walnut tree marked as a corner in presence of Isaac Jones running north thence east oblong for quantity 5 July 1824 B. Rogers, Locator No 223 $6.25 50 acres In conformity to an act passed at Murfreesborough the 22nd of Nov 1823 Thomas Brimage entered 50 acres of land in Franklin County on South Branch being the waters of Caney Hollow and east branch Beans Creek Beginning on a white oak marked T.B. in presence Abraham Smith running west 63-1/2 poles thence north 127 poles thence east and south for complement oblong 5th July 1824 Thomas Brammage, Locator No 224 $12.50 100 acres Copd. Archibald Hatchett enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying twelve dollars and fifty cents into the Entry takers of said Cty situate on both sides of Estills Fork of Paint Rock- Beginning on a black walnut white oak and sugartree standing on the side of the mountain five poles above the head of Taylors spring and runs round with the mountain north 70 deg. west sixty poles to a beech thence north 26 poles to an ash thence north twenty degrees west 114 poles thence south 80 poles thence north seventy Degs west sixty poles to the beginning, including said cabbin in the mountain. July the 5th 1824 Geo. Gray, Locator

Thought some of you might be interested in this. Pat M. Mahan County Coordinator Lauderdale Co ALGenWeb

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 50: No 216 $6.25 50 acres In conformity to an act of Assembly passed at Murfreesboro the 22nd of November 1823 Edmond Falghan enters 50 acres of land in Franklin county on the head waters of the east fork of Mulberry creek a north branch of Elk river- Beginning on the north boundary line of a 100 acre survey granted to John Currey where the county line crosses sd. line thence north and east for complement Edmond Falghan, Locator No 217 $6.25 50 acres John Frame enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $6.25 cents into the Entry takers office of said county on the waters of Solom Joiners Mill creek lying on both sides of the Big road leading from Winchester to Tims Ford on Elk river- Beginning 26 poles west from William Wilsons northwest corner of his preference entry on a black oak marked J.F. in the presents of John H. Morris and others running west seventy poles thence southeast and north to beginning so as to include fifty acres July 5th 1824. John Frame, Locator No 218 $6.25 50 acres Robert Frame enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $6.25 into the Entry takes office of sd. county on the waters of Joiners creek a south branch of Elk river- Beginning on the S W corner of an entry made in the name of John Watson running west to the east boundary line of Thomas Murrays 180 acre tract, thence north with sd. line thence east and south to the beginning so as to include fifty acres July 5th, 1824 Robert Frame, Locator No 219 $16.25 120 acres John Frame enters one hundred and thirty acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $16.25 into the Entry takes office in said county on a south branch of Elk river- Beginning at the N.E. corner of an entry made and granted to Will S. Gray running north to Thomas Murrays survey of One hundred and eighty acres thence west with his line 197 poles thence south to the north boundary line of a sixty acre tract made in the name of Sally McVay thence east binding on the end boundary line of the tract of fifty acres in the name of Wm. S. Gray to the beginning July 5th 1824. John Frame, Locator No 220 $6.25 50 acres Copd. Joseph Franklin enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County, in consideration of paying $6.25 into the Entry takers office of sd. cty in the Long Hollow south side of Elk river- Beginning at the north Et corner of a survey of six acres in the name of William Griffin & runs north & east an oblong for complement so as not to interfere with old claims and to include the land between the six acres and fifteen acres in said Griffins name July 5th 1824 Geo. Gray, Locator HI FRANKLIN CO GANG, THIS COMPLETES PAGES 1-50. IF ANYONE NEEDS ANY OF THESE PAGES AGAIN, WRITE TO ME PERSONALLY AND I WILL SEND THEM TO YOU ROSE

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 49: No 211 $10.00 80 acres Copd. George Foster enters eighty acres of land in Franklin county in consideration of paying ten dollars into the entry takes office of said county on the top of a spur of Cumberland Mountain east of where said Foster living Beginning at a buckeye hickory & black gum eight poles south of Jackson spring near a bluff of rocks and runs west twenty poles to a chesnut oak, dogwood and hickory thence north 100 poles to sugar tree thence east twenty four poles to a chestnut on a bluff of rocks and runs with said bluff and bounding thereon so as to include said spring and the quantity called for. July 5th 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 212 $6.25 50 acres Copied William H. Kilpatrick enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county in consideration of depositing $6.25 with the entry taker of sd. Cty. on the south waters of Elk river beginning on a white oak and beach lettered W.H.K. standing about 3 poles westwardly of the spring A. Kilpatrick now uses water from and runs south 100 poles and east for complement including the place where sd. Kilpatrick lives July 5th, 1824. W.H. Kilpatrick, Locator No 213 $35.00 280 acres Copd. James Woods enters 280 acres in Franklin county in consideration of paying $35.00 into the entry takers office of sd. Cty. in black mingo/minge swamp. Beginning at a black oak southwest corner to a fifty five acre survey in the name of Isaac Estill, and runs west 160 poles then south 270 poles thence Et. so far that a line running north will strike the south Wt. corner of a tract of land granted to Geo. Gray and with his line north and round with his line to the west boundary of James Woods 640 acres and with the same north to a 25 acre in the name of Isaac Estill and with the same Et. & north to the aforesaid and with the same west to the beginning July 5th, 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 214 $13.12 1/2 105 acres Copd. Henry Fancy enters 105 acres of land in the west borders of black minge swamp to adjoin James Woods 280 acres on the west beginning at three white oaks standing on an old trace in the west boundary line of said Woods 280 acres 156 poles south of his northwest corner and runs west 120 poles to two black gums in the Et. boundary line of Joseph Bickleys 100 acres and north with the same and passing his north Et. corner on __ poles in all 140 poles to the post oaks thence Et. to Woods before mentioned line and with same south to the beginning July 5th, 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 215 $25.00 200 acres John B. Palmer enters two hundred acres of land in Franklin county in consideration of paying twenty five dollars into the entry takes office of said county on the waters of Beans creek beginning at the northeast corner of said Palmers 227 acre tract he lives on and runs west and north and east for complement so as not to interfere with prior legal claims July 5th, 1824. John B. Palmer, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 48: No 206 $6.25 50 acres Copd. State of Tennessee- James W. Cook enters fifty acres of land in Franklin county lying on the dividing ridge between lost creek and Hurricane creek a north branch of Elk river being the premises formerly owned by Miles Rogue/Hogue(?) and for the last four or five years cultivated by sd. Cook there being about twelve acres under fence; Beginning on a dogwood about 25 poles east of the northeast corner of a 15 acre entry entered in the name of and granted to __ George Archer and now belonging to said Cook, thence running north 63-1/2 poles, thence west and south for complement, oblong- said entry lies about a half a mile from the 50 acre occupant claim entered by said Cook in sd. county on the 3rd July 1824 and on which he now lives. July 5th 1824. James W. Cook, Locator No 207 $16.93 3/4 135 acres Maurey Embry enters 135 acres of land in Franklin county the consideration money being paid into the entry takes office- situated on Rowlands creek of Elk river- Beginning on a post oak in Muses line 80 poles east from the beginning corner it being sd. Muses south west corner & runs south 120 poles and east for complement 5th July 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 208 $12.50 100 acres Maurey Embry enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin county waters of Spring creek- Beginning 68 poles west from the northeast corner of Meklins land and runs north 100 poles and west for complement, the consideration money being received - 5th July 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 209 $.81 1/2 6 1/2 acres Copd. Geo. Fosters enters six & a half acres of land in Franklin county in consideration of paying 81-1/2 cents into the entry takes office of said county adjoining said Fosters 155 acres it lies on the east- Beginning at an ash a corner to sd. 155 acres on the base of the mountain runs north 70 deg. east with the mountain to the head of a hollow thence north with the base of the other spur north 74 deg west 70 poles to the east boundary of the before mentioned 155 acres with the same south wardly to the beginning including a sink hole spring in the mouth of the hollow July the 5th 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator No 210 $1.56 1/4 52 1/2 acres William Hudspeth enters 52-1/2 acres of land in Franklin county in consideration of paying six dollars 56-1/2 cents into the entry takes office for sd. Cty. situated on a spur of the cumberland mountain east of Archibald Hatchets ninety acres- Beginning at a cherry tree & poplar, standing south east of a spring on the mountain south of Estills fork of Paint rock and north of the wolf pen hollow thence west one hundred poles to a sasafras black locust on an ___ trace on the top of the mountain at the head of a hollow of the buncans/duncans(?) fork of Beans creek thence north 70 poles & south for complement 5th July 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator