Hello. I'm Debrah Durham. Researching my Thompsons from Franklin County, TN. Please take time to look through this message.....we could be connected. Thanks. ddurham@airnet.net Descendants of William Monroe Thompson and Cynthia Hughes 1. William Monroe1 THOMPSON , born 1855; deceased 27 Mar 1939. He married (1) Cynthia HUGHES , deceased 11 Mar 1938. He married (2) on 2 Feb 1876 in Jackson County, Alabama, Mary EVANS , born abt. 1854; deceased abt. 1895, daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Chavers) Evans . Notes for William Monroe Thompson I located his grave in a book titled "Cemeteries of Franklin County, Tennessee" at Limestone Archives. The book stated most of the graves at this cemetery were marked with field rocks. William and Cynthia's graves are among the very few that are marked with readable stones. Children of William Monroe1 Thompson and Cynthia Hughes were as follows: iMae2 iiBessie2 iiiJessie2 ivEarly2 , born 1907; deceased 1969. Children of William Monroe1 Thompson and Mary Evans were as follows: 2 iLiza Ann2 3 iiDonie2 4 iiiMary2 5 ivSamuel Franklin2 6 vSarah Jane2 7 viNancy Emaline2 8 viiWilliam Con2 Generation 2 2. Liza Ann2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1) married on 21 Jun 1896 in Franklin County, Tennessee, David BRADFORD . Children of Liza Ann2 Thompson and David Bradford were as follows: iHerman3 3. Donie2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1) married (1) George PARTAIN . She married (2) John BRADFORD . She married (3) Jim SISK . Children of Donie2 Thompson and George Partain were as follows: iWalter3 9 iiOscar3 Children of Donie2 Thompson and John Bradford were as follows: iBertha Mae3 BRADFORD iiLetha3 BELL iiiNina3 MAY 10 ivAgnes3 BRADFORD Children of Donie2 Thompson and Jim Sisk were as follows: iToy3 SISK 4. Mary2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1) married George BAILEY . Children of Mary2 Thompson and George Bailey were as follows: iMilton3 , born 11 Aug 1914; deceased 24 May 1929. iiBemmon3 , born 16 Nov 1916; deceased 13 Oct 1917. iiiInfant3 , born 13 Sep 1931; deceased 13 Sep 1931. 5. Samuel Franklin2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1), born 24 Nov 1871 in Alabama; deceased 19 Feb 1961. He married on 9 Jan 1899 in Franklin County, Tennessee, Liddie BRADFORD , born 17 Mar 1877 in Tennessee; deceased 6 Aug 1953, daughter of Larkin Tanksly and Mary Jane (Mitchell) Bradford . Notes for Samuel Franklin Thompson 1920 Limestone County Census. States both parents were born in Alabama. Notes for Liddie Bradford Located 1920 Limestone County Census. States both parents were born in Tennessee. Children of Samuel Franklin2 Thompson and Liddie Bradford were as follows: iTank3 iiBill3 iiiGeorge3 , born 17 Aug 1899. He married Annie BRADFORD . 11 ivSammie3 12 vMary Liddie3 13 viEarnest3 14 viiAllie3 15 viiiIda3 ixAJ3 , born 4 Dec 1910. He married Mae , born in Arizona. xEffie3 , born 6 May 1912; deceased 13 Oct 1985. She married (1) Paul GOINS . She married (2) Alfred DAVIS . 6. Sarah Jane2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1), born 1 May 1878 in Alabama. She married on 25 Jun 1896 in Franklin County, Tennessee, Jasper Newton BRADFORD , born 17 Feb 1874 in Alabama; deceased 25 Mar 1933 in Franklin County, Tennessee, son of Larkin Tanksly and Mary Jane (Mitchell) Bradford . Children of Sarah Jane2 Thompson and Jasper Newton Bradford were as follows: iMinnie3 , born 23 May 1896 in Winchester, Tennessee. She married on 9 Jun 1916 in Tennessee, Tommie BRADFORD . iiDaisy Mae3 , born 13 Sep 1898 in Stephenson, Alabama. She married on 18 Jun 1925 in Tennessee, Edd CHAMPION . iiiLuther Frederick3 , born 15 Jan 1901 in Jackson County, Alabama; deceased 13 Sep 1915 in Winchester, Tennessee. ivLaura Belle3 , born 18 Aug 1904 in Jackson County, Alabama. She married on 31 Dec 1922 in Winchester, Tennessee, William Marion GORE . vLouella3 , born 7 May 1907 in Winchester, Tennessee. She married (1) Floyd HENSHAW , born 11 Aug 1908 in Estill Fork, Alabama. She married (2) on 21 Feb 1931, Claude HODGES . viRoy Joseph3 , born 20 Nov 1909 in Winchester, Tennessee. He married (1) Kay FIELDS . He married (2) Geneva GUESS . He married (3) in Dec 1945 Avery DONIE . viiJB3 , born 19 Jul 1912 in Winchester, Tennessee. He married on 21 Oct 1937 in Tennessee, Ada KELLY . viiiWilliam Bryant3 , born 21 Sep 1914 in Winchester, Tennessee. ixLizzie Mae3 , born 17 Jan 1917 in Winchester, Tennessee. She married on 17 Oct 1937 in Tennessee, Archie JUDGE . xJohnny Lee3 , born 28 Oct 1919 in Winchester, Tennessee. He married on 19 Jan 1942 in Georgia, Winnie Dell MCKEE . xiSadie Virginia3 , born 17 Jul 1922 in Winchester, Tennessee. She married on 21 Oct 1937 in Tennessee, Herbert Lee CLARK . 7. Nancy Emaline2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1), born 17 Jan 1882 in Alabama; deceased Oct 1978. She married on 31 Jan 1898 in Franklin County, Tennessee, Oze BOHANAN , born 14 Oct 1880 in Jackson County, Alabama; deceased 10 Oct 1924, son of Charles and Amanda (Wallace) Bohanan . Children of Nancy Emaline2 Thompson and Oze Bohanan were as follows: iLassie3 iiJohn Thomas3 iiiLula3 ivCharlie3 vRobert3 viClyde3 viiPauline3 8. William Con2 THOMPSON (William Monroe1), born 16 Feb 1889; deceased 11 Mar 1958 in Harvey, Illinois. He married (1) Ida KELLY , born 1888; deceased 22 Feb 1919 in Franklin County, Tennessee. He married (2) on 14 Jan 1923 in Jackson County, Alabama Lena BAUGH . He married (3) in Oct 1956 Essie HALOWAY . Children of William Con2 Thompson and Ida Kelly were as follows: 16 iEthel Mary Ann3 17 iiEva3 LEE 18 iiiVertie3 19 ivLela3 20 vAllene3 21 viAlma Christine3 Children of William Con2 Thompson and Lena Baugh were as follows: 22 iJames3 iiRaymond3 iiiVerlon3

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 9: No 34 $6.25 50 acres Thomas Brixey enters of preference of fifty acres of land situated & lying in County of Franklin State of Tennessee on the waters of Bradleys Creek of Elk river-Beginning on a post oak marked as a corner in presence of Stephen Clark running west to the east boundary line of a five acre tract in the name of Saml Parks, thence south with sd. line to the southeast corner of sd. tract thence west with the south boundary line of sd. tract to a conditional line make between me and Johnson King, thence south with sd. line to a conditional line made between me and Stephen Clark, thence east with sd. line for complement. May 29th, 1824. Thomas Brixey No 35 $8.75 70 acres Mary M. McCravey locates seventy acres of land situated in Franklin County on the north side of Elk river-Beginning on a bunch of small chestnuts marked M.M.M. on Laskeys north boundary line, running west with that line to his gum corner, thence south with his line to a marked black oak then west then north then east then to the beginning. Note: No date No 36 $16.25 130 acres June 14, 1824. Daniel McDuff enters his preference of one hundred & thirty acres of land in Franklin County on Elk river. Beginning at the northeast corner of George Daughtertys 62 acre tract, thenc east with the line of John Winfords 50 acre tract 88 poles to the corner of Lynch Brooks entry then south 28 poles to his corner then with his other line east fifty poles then south then west to & with Richard R. McDuffs survey to the east boundary line of Jesse Bears 24 acre tract then east thirty two poles to his corner then with his other line north to the beginning . June 5th, 1824. No 37 $2.50 20 acres June 14, 1824 Jesse Cornelison enters twenty acres of land being in Franklin County and State of Tennessee running as follows-Beginning on the Maridains line where W. Bosticks line intersects running south with sd. line to a branch then with the meanders of Cumberland mountain west for complement including a sugar orchard from thence the nearest direction to sd. Cornelisons land. This May 29th, 1824. Jesse Cornelison

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 8: No 29 $11.25 90 acres Chapman McDonald enters ninety acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying $11.25 into the entry takers office at sd. county. Beginning at a post oak in said McDonalds field the same being a northwest corner of a fifty acre tract granted to Geo. Gray & runs south with said Grays line 64 poles to a black oak his southwest corner on another of said Grays lines & west with the same 32 poles to two white oaks slash northeast corner to Enoch Ward 720 acres & with his line west 90 poles to two black oaks, southwest corner to a 200 acres of George Grays & with his line north 136 poles to two white oaks southwest corner to McDonalds 50 acres & with the same Et. 86 poles to Sd. McDonalds 50 acres & with the same south & east to the beginning. May 1824 Geo. Gray, Locator No 30 $12.50 100 acres State of Tennessee. Franklin County. John Fletcher enters one hundred acres of land beginning on Sanford Barrrays(?) east line, beginning on a white oak running on James Cardins east line, thence north for complement so as to include one hundred acres of land, which land is to be bounded by Sanford Barreys line and said Cardins. Note: No date No 31 $6.25 50 acres William Robertson enters fifty acres of land situated & laying in Franklin County on the waters of Bradleys Creek of Elk river-Beginning on a post marked on a corner in presence of Henry Robertson marked W.R. running east one hundred and twenty seven poles thence north for complement. Wm. Robertson, Locator Note: No date No 32 $12.50 100 acres Jesse Jenkins enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County State of Tennessee, on Bradleys Creek waters of Elk river, beginning on a hickory, corner branded J.J. made in the presence of Henry Robertson, on the west boundary line of a tract of land granted to John Maclin & John Overton also the west boundary line of a tract of land on which sd. Jenkins now lives thence south to the northwest corner of a square ten acre tract on sd. line belonging to sd. Jenkins, thence west, south & east with the lines of sd. ten acre tract to the aforesaid west boundary line, thence south one hundred & forty from the beginning thence west for complement. May 31st, 1824. Jesse Jenkins No 33 $18.50 148 acres Stephen Clark enters a preference of one hundred & forty eight acres of land situated and lying in the county of Franklin & State of Tennessee on the waters of Bradleys Creek on Elk river-Beginning on a hickory marked as a corner in presence of Thos. & Walton Brizey(?), running south to north boundary line of a thousand acre tract known in the name of Daugherty heirs thence west for complement. May 29th, 1824. S. Clark, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 7: No 24 $15.62 1/2 125 acres John R. Graves locates one hundred and twenty five acres of land situated in Franklin County, on Beans Creek a south branch of Elk River. Beginning on a black jack southeast corner of a fifteen acre tract formerly belonging to John Handly, running east Samuel Garlands west boundary line of an eighty five acre tract then north with said line to the corner of the same, then east with that line, then north, then west, thence south for complement so as to include his improvements. May 27th, 1824. No 25 $2.00 16 A.S. Thomas McClure locates sixteen acres of land situated in Franklin County on Beans creek a south branch of Elk river beginning on a black jack the southeast corner of a thirty five acre tract belonging to said McClure running north thence east thence south thence west for complement being Obed. east & west Note: No date No 26 $3.12 1/2 25 A.S. William Ashberry locates twenty five acres of land situated in Franklin County on the waters of Beans creek Beginning on the southeast corner of Samuel Garlands survey of eighty five acres running north thence east thence south thence west to the beginning for complement being oblong north and south. Note: No date No 27 $16.25 130 A.S. John Marsh/March enters one hundred and thirty acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Elk river beginning at the southwest corner of his thirty acre tract on Marlins/Martins line then north to the corner of said thirty acres thence east to Harrels line then north then west then south to Martins line & east to the beginning to be in an oblong east & west. 27th May 1824. John March/Marsh, Locator No 28 $5.00 40 A.S. Reuben Embrey enters forty acres of land adjoining his one hundred and twenty acre tract in Franklin County beginning on a post oak the southeast corner of a twenty acre tract entered in the name of Jesse Embrey running from thence east to a forked black jack corner of said 120 acres, thence north & west to the beginning for complement. May 27th, 1824. R. Embrey, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 6: No 20 $6.25 50 acres Made void by withdrawing William Robertson enters fifty acres of land situated & lying in the County of Franklin on the waters of Bradleys creek of Elk river beginning on a post marked as a corner in the presence of Henry Robertson marked W.R. running east sixty four poles thence north for complement. William Robertson, Locator Note: No date No 21 $6.25 50 acres April 24th, 1824. Entered by Rice Simpson by virtue of occupancy fifty acres of land lying on Lost creek a branch of Elk river beginning on a walnut marked R.S. in presence of G. Parks & Jon Douthit on the south side of Lost creek near the southeast corner of a six acre tract belonging to said Simpson running north and west with the meanders of said line thence south for complement. May 27th, 1824. No 22 $6.25 50 acres Joel Mathews locates fifty acres of land situated in Franklin County on the divide between Hurricane and Rock creek north branches of Elk river Beginning on a white oak near pond marked J.M. in presence of John Mathews running south to James Hoggalts north boundary line thence east with the same, thence north, thence west with the south boundary line of a tract formerly belonging to Drake & Anderson being Obe.(?) east & west so as to include his improvement. Note: No date No 23 $20.00 160 acres Alexander aw(?) Berryhill enters one hundred & sixty acres of land in Franklin County in consideration of paying twenty dollars into the entry takes office of Franklin County, and the head of the eddy branch & adjoining a two hundred acre ttract to James Lewis(?) & William S. Gray on the south & west beginning at a black oak in said Berryhills field Lewis & Grays southwest corner, and runs east with their line one hundred poles to John Mathews line & with the same south to John Densons corner & with his line west crossing the road leading from Winchester to Farriss warehouse in all one hundred & eighty poles thence north for complement including the plantation which said Berryhill now lives. 26th May, 1824. Geo. Gray, Locator

No 17 $6.25 50 acres State of Tennessee, Franklin County On a branch of Elk river William Sanders enters fifty acres of land on Lost creek adjoining the land where said Sanders now lives including his improvements on the north side of the land occupied by said Sanders beginning on a large hickory marked thus W.S. in the presence of Absolom Bailey running west to 10 acre survey thence north with sd. 10 acres to the northeast corner of sd. 10 acres thence west with sd. 10 acre survey and to five acre survey on the east boundary side thence north with the sd. 5 acres to the northeast corner thence west to a oblong thence north and east for complement. Note: No date No 18 $6.25 50 acres Isaac Daniel enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County on Harkin creek a branch of Elk River Beginning thirty three poles west of the southeast corner of a tract in the name of Stephen Brundey(?) for 30 acres now occupied(?) by Calloway Daniel on the south boundry(?) of sd. 50 acre tract on the north bank of sd. creek running east with sd. line to the corner, to the southeast corner of sd. tract thence east with the south bounds(?) line of a 50 acre survey ____ by the widow __eter to the southeast corner of sd. tract thence east with the south bounds(?) line to a oblong thence south crossing the same creek thence west and to the beginning for complement, including the imporvement where Isaac Daniel now lives. Isaac Daniel Note: No date No 19 $6.25 50 acres Andrew Hunter Locates fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of lost creek the north branch of Elk river. Beginning on a white oak marked A.H. in presence of Samuel Parks on the south side of the road that leads from Mans ford to Shelbyville running north oblong thence west and south including said Hunters improvements where Riley Brooks lived last year. May 26th, 1824.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 4: No 13 $6.25 50 acres William Anderson enters fifty acres of lnad situated and lying in the County of Franklin and State of Tennessee on the head waters of Bradleys creek Beginning on a post oak on the west boundary line a twenty five acre tract running oblong thence south for complement. April 12th, 1824. Wm. Anderson, Locator No 14 $5.00 40 acres State of Tennessee Franklin County James Stamphill waters his preference of forty acres of land lying on Duck river on the bark camp fork--Beginning thus -Beginning on the east boundary line of a tract of land entered by Thomas Hopkins in possession of Alexander Martin now running with said line north to the south boundary line of a tract of fifty acres entered by Thomas Hopkins where William Bradshaw now lives, thence east to the corner, thence north on said line to or near a tract entered by Archibalk Fitzgeralk, thence east on said line, but not so as to interfere with a line of a fifteen acre tract entered by John Fitzgerald, thence south for complement. Note: No date No 15 $6.25 50 acres Franklin County Tennessee April 20th, 1824 By virtue of occupancy, William Sanders enters fifty acres of land lying on Ross creek a north branch of Elk river being the immediate premises now in his possession beginning on a sugar tree marked W.S. in presence of Isaac & Calloway Daniel in said Sanders field running west 127 poles thence south 63-1/2 poles, thence east thence north or to make fifty acres oblong in the aforesaid farm. No 16 $16.87 1/2 135 acres Isaac Estill enters his preference right of one hundred & thirty five acres in Franklin County on Darters creek a south branch of Elk River-Beginning on a dogwood and running north 148 poles to a white oak thence east 166 poles to a stake thence south 144 poles to a stake thence north 166 poles to the beginning so as to include his 25 acre tract which he holds by grant from the State of Tennessee. May 1st, 1824. Isaac Estill, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 3: No 9 $5.00 40 acres John H(?) Morris enters forty acres in Franklin County on the waters of old town house area north branch of Elk River beginning on the west line of his twenty acre tract three poles north from where his fence now stands running west to a conditional line made between said Morris and William Young thence south with said line to the corner thence west with said Young line, thence south to include complement on the west side of said Morris seventy acre tract. April 7th, 1824. No 10 $6.25 50 acres Michael Bolon/Belen enters his preference of fifty acres adjoining his eighty five acres making the whold hundred & thirty five acres in Franklin County on the waters of Bradleys creek. Beginning at a post oak the northwest corner of his 85 acre tract & runs west 63 poles thence south 127 poles thence east 63 poles to said west boundary line of said 85 acre tract, thence north with said line to the beginning. April 7th, 1824. Michael Bolon/Belen No 11 $1.87 15 acres Franklin County Tennessee William Morrison enters his preference of fifteen acres as follows. Beginning on the east side of a large spring branch on an old line at a black oak that is cut down the southwest corner of a tract of land William Thompson bought of Samuel Burton thence north along the western boundary of said tract to John Brattons(?) where it com__is_tes with Elk River thence down said river with the meanders where the line of Andrew J. Morris crosses said river thence East along said line across the forementioned branch to the beginning. April 9th, 1824. No 12 $5.00 40 acres William Young locates forty acres of land in Franklin County at the waters of the town house brook a south branch of Elk river beginning ten poles east of the Wills Young north east corner of eighteen acre survey running south to John H./N. Morris corner a late entry and with his west boundary line to a conditional corner made with said Morris thence west binding said Morris north boundary line thence north east binding on William Youngs lines including said Wilson Youngs improvements. April 10th, 1824.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 2: No 5 $16.25 30 acres John Winford enters one hundred and thirty acres of land in Franklin County and the waters of Elk River. Beginning at the southeast corner of his thirty acre tract running south one hundred and forty five poles thence east and north and west to the beginning. April 5th, 1824. John Winford Note: Yes, it does say 30 acres, and then written 130 acres. No 6 $2.00 16 acres John T. Martin this day enters sixteen acres of land lying on the head waters of the Dry Creek of the boiling fork of Elk River. Beginning on said John T. Martins southeast corner of his one hundred and fifteen acre tract on said creek and running north 90 poles to James Kellys corner and thence in an easterly direction with Hopkins line to James Lewis corner and thence in a southerly direction with said Lewis line to a ledge of rock and thence west with John Keiths line to the beginning. April 6th, 1824. No 7 $5.00 40 acres Reuben Embrey enters forty acres of land adjoining his one hundred & twenty acre tract in Franklin County Beginning on a post oak the northeast corner of a twenty acre tract entered in the name of Joseph Embrey, thence east to a forked black jack thence north & thence west thence to the beginning for complement. April 6th, 1824. Reuben Embrey No 8 $9.75 78 acres William Wilson locates seventy eight acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Old town house creek a south branch of Elk River Beginning at the northwest corner of a 5 acre survey which includes the house he now lives in running west oblong thence south and east binding on Keberly(?) north line and said Wilsons west line of sixty two acre tract including the ____ part of his improvement. April 6th, 1824. Wm. Wilson

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 1: No 1 $3.75 30 acres Thomas Howland/Newland enters thirty acres of land lying and being in Franklin County State of Tennessee on Prary Creek. Beginning on Thomas Salmons north west corner running west to H.M. Rutledges north boundary line thence east with said lie to Silmons southwest corner thence north with Silmons line to the beginning containing about thirty acres. April 5th, 1824. Thomas Howland or Newland. No 2 $4.37 35 acres Jacob Sanders enters thirty five acres of land lying and being in Franklin County and State of Tennessee on a creek called Prary Creed ___ as follows (viz.) Beginning on H. M. Rutledges ___ boundary line at Thomas Silmons west corner running east with Rutledges line to Reads south ___ corner, thence with Reads line north to his north west corner where it intersects with sd. Sanders land running on said Sanders south boundary line, thence west with said line to the beginning containing about thirty five acres. April 5th, 1824. Jacob Sanders No 3 $6.25 50 acres George W. Richardson enters fifty acres of land lying ____ in Franklin County State of Tennessee on the waters of Bradley's Creek running as follows (viz.) Beginning on hickory being the northeast corner of a thirty one acre tract of land deeded by John Britnab(?) to said Richardson running thence west with the north boundary line of said tract seventy-five poles to a dogwood the northwest corner of sd. tract thence north for complement. April 5th, 1824. Geo. W. Richardson No 4 $9.37 75 acres Joseph Words enters his preference of seventy five acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Elk River beginning on a black oak & hickory in the north boundary of Thomas Howards one hundred acre tract thence running north 121 poles to the south boundary line of Thomas Parker and Richard Brown 500 acre tract thence west with sd. line to Jessee Oldhams tract of land thence south to John Sims tract thence east & south meandering said line to said Howards line thence ___ the beginning. April 5th, 1824. (No name)

Looking for the parents of D. H. Dickey, who is 1870 knifed to death a Thomas J. Cooke in McMinn Co., TN. I have Dickey's in Franklin, Maury, Roane, Knox, and Loudon Counties but can't tie this on in with certainty to any of them. There was a trial held in April 1870 with Wm. G. Cooke as prosecutor. I have information that a D. H. Dickey was appointed executor of a will in 1876 so maybe he didn't hang? Does anyone have any information or a suggestion? My first family scandal and really would like details. ,., tex^mom >From #GenealogyForum IRC Channel on Afternet: server irc.afternet.org "Looking for YOUR Ancestors?" Need Simple instructions for joining us? Check our Webpage to Find 'em! Wednesday, May 6- TENNESSEE ! 8PM Eastern USE We have topical discussions three evening a week! DATES - TIMES - TOPICS ARE LISTED ON THE WEBPAGE http://cust2.iamerica.net/pscobb/ email: pscobb@mailhost.iamerica.net

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 273: No 1360 $0.50 50 acres Larkin Ragan enters 50 acres of land in franklin County Beginning on a chesnut oak marked L.R. in the presence of Sanford Turley and Fannie Robertson running north thence east thence south and west to the beginning for complement October the 4th 1828. Larkin Ragan, Locator No 1361 $0.82 82 acres James McDaniel Junr enters eighty two acres of land in frankin county State of Tennessee on the waters of Elk river Beginning on a post oak the north east corner of Linch Brooks thirty acre survey running east one hundred and fifteen poles to a stake thence north one hundred and fifteen poles to a stake thence west one hundred and fifteen poles to a stake then south to the beginning 6th October 1828. No 1362 $0.80 80 acres Thomas Neighbors enters eighty acres of land on the Hurricane branch of Elk river Beginning on Thomas Winklers north east corner running east thence north thence west thence south to the beginning for complement. October the 10th 1828. Thomas Neighbours, Locator No 1363 $1.00 100 acres Located by Edward Ledbetter one hundred acres of land situated in the State of Tennessee and county of Franklin on the fall lick branch of big Hurricane north branch of Elk river. Beginning on a dog wood the north west corner of fifty acre entry in the named of T___ J. Matthews running thence east to John Hoggetts south west corner thence north with said Hoggetts west boundary to the south east corner of thirty acres of land granted to John Drake Patton Anderson thence west to the south east corner of an entry in the name of William Shasteen thece with Shasteens south boundary thence south thence east thence north to the beginning for complement this 13th day of October A.D. 1828.

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 274: No 1364 $.47 47 acres Joseph Cowlin enters 47 acres of land in Franklin County on Childresses branch beginning at the north east corner of sd. Cowlins 25 acres on the west boundary of the school lands & runs north with the same 116 poles to a post oak south east corner to Wm. P. Childresses 45 acres & with the south boundary W. & South for complement so as to adjoin sd. Cowlins 25 acres on the north October the 18th 1828. George Gray, Locator No 1365 $2.00 200 acres John Sylors enters 200 acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Beans creek and Beginning at the north west corner of sd. Sylers 100 acres running north 20 poles & thence west to Lucases line & with the same south & round for complement so as not to interfere & include the land on the west of sd. 100 acre 18th October 1828. Geo. Gray, Locator No 1366 $.25 25 acres Tennessee State Franklin County George D.W. Wilson enters 25 acres of land laying upon the head waters of main rock creek Beginning upon a white oak upon the state line running east with sd. line then north then west so as to conclude a certain mill seat Elijah Bullar, Locator No 1367 $.50 50 acres Hezekiah McKee enters 50 acres of land in Frankin County on Beans creek Beginning at the north east corner of John D. Pendergist 100 acres on the west boundary line of Dixons 640 acres & runs north 5-1/2 west with the same passing his north west corner at 52 poles in all 56 poles to Simmons line with the same west for complement October 2(?) 1828. Geo. Gray, Locator No 1368 $0.25 25 acres Edwin Evans enters on the waters of Crosses creek twenty five acres of land Beginning on David Lynchs north boundary line twenty poles west of the salt peter cave running thence east thence north thence west and thence south to the beginning so as to include said salt peter cave. October 25th 1828

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 278: No 1386 $.25 25 acres Joseph A. Martin enters twenty five acres of land in Franklin County on the Cane Hollow creek a branch of Beans creek beginning on a small walnut near a large spring in the south boundary line of Edward Strawns 554 tract running south sixty one poles to a stake in North boundary line of William Martins 640 acre tract then west with said line 88 poles to a hickory Isaac Vanzants N.E. corner then north 66 poles to Strawns line aforesaid to a black oak then east 58 poles to the beginning December 31st 1828. J.A. Martin, Locator No 1387 $0.60 60 acres William Barnett enters 60 acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Crow creek-Beginning about 37 poles from the mouth of Buck creek on an ash corner the south west corner of a 200 acre tract entry in the name of Sanders McMahan and Wm. Ake it being on Buck creek running northward in an oblong for complement with said line of 200 acres in Franklin County Tennessee William Barnett, Locator x his mark No 1388 $0.30 30 acres John Morris enters thirty acres of land in Franklin County on the south side of Elk river Beginning at the north west corner of a ten acre tract belonging to sd. Morris running north with the east boundary line of a one hundred fifty acre entry of sd. Morrisses seventy four poles to a stake in the south boundary line of James Lewis one thousand acre tract thence east with said line eighty one poles to a stake near Elk river thence south forty four poles to the north east corner of a thirty two acre tract of Sd. Morrisses thence west forty two poles to the north west corner of sd. thirty two acres tract thence south thirty poles to the north east corner of the above mentioned ten acre tract thence west to the beginning January 6th 1829. John Morris, Locator No 1389 $1.00 100 acres Wm. B. G. Muse enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County Tennessee Beginning twenty five poles south west of the boiling spring on the west side of the barren fork of Duck river running east & north for complement January 6th 1829. Wm. B. G. Muse, Locator No 1390 $1.00 100 acresWm. B. G. Muse enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County Beginning on two post oaks and a hickory in the fork of the gum branch the waters of the barren fork of Duck river running oblong east & thence north for complement January 6th 1829. Wm. B. G. Muse, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol. 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 173: No 880 $5.00 500 acres co William Smothers enters 500 acres of land in Franklin County Beginning 40 poles north from his well running west 100 poles thence south so far as to include the Goose Pond thence east & north and west to the beginning to include said Smothers imporvements March 25th 1826. William Smothers No 881 $.50 50 acres co William C. Wilkinson enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Crow creek. Beginning on a cherry tree running west thence north and east to the beginning so as to include the fifty acres and the place I now live on, so as not to interfere with prior legal claims-27 March 1826 Wm. C. Wilkinson, Locator No 882 $12.50 100 acres co John Fletcher enters one hundred acres of land lying and being in Franklin County on the Barren Fork of Duck River. Beginning on a white oak James Cardens north west corner running east with his line one hundred and thirty poles thence north thence west thence south to the beginning so as to include one hundred acres March 27th 1826. John Fletcher, Locator

>From "Registers Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, apr 1824-May 1831, page 171: No 872 $1.50 150 acres do James Ludewell enters 150 acres of land in Franklin county Beginning at a stake on John Thompsons north boundary line of his 50 acre entry running north thence west thence south thence east to the beginning for complement so as to include his improvement 13th March 1826 J. Ludewell, Locator No 873 $1.00 100 acres do State of Tennessee Franklin County, John Evans enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of Crow Creek lying in the Round Cove, Beginning on a Chinaupin oak on my old corner then running east a cross the cove to the ledge of the mountain then by running north and west that will include the hundred acres of land and the place I now live on to the best advantage without interfering with any other lawful claims. 18th March 1826 John Evans, Locator No 874 $1.50 150 acres do George W. Richardson and Giles Richardson enters one hundred and fifty acres of land situated and lying in the county of Franklin & State of Tennessee on head waters of Duck River-Beginning on a maple marked as a corner in presence of Daniel Harpole on the east boundary line of a fifty acre tract in the name of Thos. Hopkins running south with said lie to the south east corner of sd tract thence west with his south boundary line of sd tract twenty five poles thence south and east for compliment. March 18th 1826 G.W. Richardson & Giles Richardson Locators

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 133: No 667 $.10 10 acres Benjamin Weeks enters ten acres of land Beginning on sd. Weeks south corner Running east with Charles Weeks 20 poles to Joseph Barrs corner, thence with said Bars line 58 poles south thence west 25 poles to b. Weeks north corner of his old survey and from thence to the place of beginning Jany 9 1826. No 668 $1.24 124 acres Richmond Hill enters one hundred and seventy four acres of land on the head waters of Praerie Creek of Elk river on the second district in Franklin County, Beginning at a black jack, the north west corner of the widow McGowns place running thence along the north boundary of the same east to a stake & pinters at the foot of the mountain, thence north along the meanders of the mountain to Stewart Cowans So. east corner, thence west with his So. boundary to his So. west corner & So. binding on John G. Blounts to the beginning 7 January 1826. Richard Hill, Locator **Note: Amounts of land are as written in Deed No 669 $2.00 200 acres Sherrod Williams enters two hundred acres of land bench of Cumberland Mountain and adjoining the tract whereon he now lives. Beginning at a large double poplar it being the beginning corner of a 40 acre tract he bought of David Shannon. Running from thence south east to his still house, thence south west to include the spring where John Holder lived thence north west, with the first ledge of rocks to the south west corner of an entry made in the name of LeRoy May thence to intersect the west boundary line of his two hundred acres, thence with sd. line to the beginning so as not to interfere with prior legal claims. Jany 9, 1826. No 670 $1.50 150 acres Joseph Farris enters 150 acres of land in Franklin County on the heat of Paint rock Beginning at the south Wt. corner of Wm. Matlocks 100 acres and runs Et. with the same & round with the mountain for complement. 9 January 1826. J. Farris, Locator No 671 $.50 50 acres Sherrod Williams enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County Beginning at the head of a spring about half a mile south of N. Davis's mill upon two little gums, running from thence west, thence south thence east & north to the beginning to be oblong north & south and to include the cove and improvements made by James Stewart so as not to interfere with any prior legal claim January 1826. No 672 $.37 1/2 37 1/2 acres LeRoy May enters thirty seven and a half acres of land in Franklin County Tennessee on the head waters of Elk river beginning at a hickory the north corner of John Rutledges upper 5,000 acre tract thence with said McLorays to the corner of George De___tys 500 acre tract thence with his line south forty five degrees west thence southwardly to Rutledges line & with the same north east to the beginning 9 January 1826. LeRoy May, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book", Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 232: No 1160 $1.08 108 acres Robert Carden enters 108 acres of land in Franklin County to adjoin John Fletchers 350 on the north beginning on a black oak said Fletchers south west corner on the east boundary of a tract of James Lockharts land & runs north 5-1/2 deg. Wt. with the same 60 poles to his corner on another of his lines and with the same north 54/84(?)-1/2 deg. east passing his corner in all 242 poles to a black oak thence south 54/84(?) poles to said Fletchers north east corner and west with his north boundary to the beginning May the 7th 1827. Geo. Gray, Locator No 1161 $3.00 300 acres Peter Heiston enters 300 acres of land in Franklin County on Cumberland Mountain Beginning on a cherry and Chesnut tree on the north side of said mountain running south to the brake of the mountain thence east around the top brake of the mountain to the beginning plotting out all prior surveys or entries May the 5th 1827. Peter Heistan, Locator No 1162 $0.50 50 acres Alfred Petty enters 50 acres of land in franklin County on the top of Cumberland mountain Beginning on an oak at the head of old Jeremiahs Smiths cove running south thence west thence north & east to the beginning including a bank of stone coal May the 8th 1827 A. Petty, Locator No 1163 $2.00 200 acres Walter Mildham enters 200 acres of land in franklin County on Crow creek Beginning on Rush Creek at the mouth of a deep hollow opposite John Roberts on the west side of said creek running west thence south then east & north to the beginning plotting out all former surveys May 10th 1827. Walter Mildham, Locator No 1164 $0.70 70 acres Larkin Hall enters seventy acres of land in franklin County on the cain Hollow branch a branch of Beans creek Beginning at the south east corner of Thomas Hais fifty acre tract running east & north for compliment May 16th 1827. Larkin Hall, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 154: No 789 $1.00 100 acres William Mayhall enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County lying on both sides of Brumberloos creek Beginning at a ash marked as a corner tree, Running north 150/180(?) poles thence east crossing the above named creek for complement including the plantation where on he now lives January 30th 1826. William Mayhall, Locator No 790 $1.00 100 acres Christopher Bullard and Graham Roberts enters one hundred acres of land lying in Franklin county on the west fork of Crow Creek, Beginning at a stake on the side of the mountain Running north to Bledsoes line, thence with his line Stubblefields line and Matthews's line and the south boundary line of the State of Tennessee and the mountain to the best advantage and according to law for complement so as not to interfere with any other previous legal claims Jany. 30, 1826. Graham Roberts, Locator No 791 $1.00 100 acres Christopher Bullard and Graham Roberts enters one hundred acres of land lying in Franklin County in the Sinking Cove waters of Crow Creek, Beginning at a stake on the side of the mountain-Running south to Elliotts line thence with that line and the mountain to the best advantage and according to law for complement so as not to interfere with any other previous legal claim January 30th, 1826. Graham Roberts, Locator No 792 $1.00 100 acres Christopher Bullard and Graham Roberts enters one hundred acres of land lying in Franklin County in the Sinking Cove waters of Crow Creek, Beginning at a stake on the side of the mountain running north to Elliotts line with that line and the mountain to the best advantage and according to law, so as not to interfere with any other previous legal claims January 30, 1826 Graham Roberts, Locator No 793 $1.00 100 acres David Faullenburg enters one hundred acres of land situated in Franklin County on the waters of lost creek on the north side of said creek, Beginning on the north & south line of an 182 acre tract granted to Philips & Campbell 40 poles north of the sourth corner of said tract thence north thence east thence south for complement so as to make an oblong January 30th, 1826. David Faulkenburg, Locator

>From "Register's Office, Land Entry Book" Vol 1, Apr 1824-May 1831, page 148: No 755 $.50 50 acres Henry N. Neely enters fifty acres of land in Franklin County on the waters of the boiling fork of Elk River Beginning at north east corner of sixteen acre tract of my land on a cherry tree running south with the line of said tract to a south east corner, then west with said line, to the school land south to the north corner of a fifty acre tract of mine & running with the line of said tract south and east to Blakes corner & from thence north in the mountain & round with the same to the best advantage to the beginning so as to include fifty acres January 21, 1826. Henry N. Neely, Locator No 756 $1.00 100 acres George Parks enters 100 acres of land in Franklin County on lost creek a north branch of Elk River Beginning at the north east corner of his 15 acre tract running from thence east thence north, thence west and south to the beginning for complement so as not to interfere with prior legal claims January 21, 1826. No 757 $2.00 200 acres Graham Roberts enters two hundred acres of land in Franklin County in the Sinking Cove waters of Crow Creek Beginning at a stake on the side of the mountain running thence south to Sills line Capertons and Stewarts lines and the mountain to the best advantage and according to law for complement so as not to interfere with any other legal claims January 23, 1826. No 758 $1.00 100 acres James Surratt enters one hundred acres of land in Franklin County lying both sides of Rock Branch and east branch of Turkey Creek-Beginning on a poplar marked as a corner on the east side of said branch running then south with a line of William Shasteen entry of 3 acres thenc west to Martins line thence north with said Martins line then east to the beginning including the place and plantation of the said James Surratt where he now lives January 23rd, 1826. James Surratt, Locator No 759 $.25 25 acres Lewis Hunt enters twenty five acres of land situated in the County of Franklin on the head waters of Bradleys creek on the east side of the goose pond beginning on a black Gum of the beginning corner of a forty acre tract entered in said Hunts name running north fifty poles thence west eighty thence south fifty poles thence east to the beginning corner so as to include twenty five acres done in presence of John L. Poe January 23, 1826. Lewis Hunt, Locator