According to family members two brothers, Jesse F and Alexander Randal were Unionist and were imprisoned in the Andersville Prison where they died.? I have not been able to find out anything about them.? They were my great uncles and lived in Giles Co., TN., which?borders AL.?The Randalls and several of my other families, including my great grandfather John E. Abernathy moved back and forth across the state lines.? Even my mother did this and she was a Randall.? John E. Abernathy, Jr. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: TNGILES-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 1:24 pm Subject: [TNGILES] Civil War Unionists This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kycady Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1968/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We are engaged in an on-going genealogical and historical research project focused on the Civil War Unionists of Alabama. Two volumes are completed, a third is soon to be released, and nine more volumes are planned. Family Indexes to the first two volumes can be searched at http://www.civilwarunionistsofalabama.com/. Our research has shown that many of the Alabama Unionists originated in Tennessee or migrated there both during and after the Civil War. If you have genealogical data, local history, photographs, etc, related to the subject, we would like to hear from you at jsmbooks@comcast.net or reply to this message board. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This list is reserved for discussion of topics related to Giles County Tennessee Genealogy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNGILES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com

Hello, I am helping my son trace his history. Does anyone know of or have a connection to one "Josiah E Maddox", married to Mary Jordan (b1804) in Va. ? They were parents of Samuel J Maddox (b.1824) Giles Co. Tn. We believe Josiah was a surveyor in Giles Co. and died in 1829. Thanks for readingl MHM

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kycady Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1968/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We are engaged in an on-going genealogical and historical research project focused on the Civil War Unionists of Alabama. Two volumes are completed, a third is soon to be released, and nine more volumes are planned. Family Indexes to the first two volumes can be searched at http://www.civilwarunionistsofalabama.com/. Our research has shown that many of the Alabama Unionists originated in Tennessee or migrated there both during and after the Civil War. If you have genealogical data, local history, photographs, etc, related to the subject, we would like to hear from you at jsmbooks@comcast.net or reply to this message board. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kaitysmom Surnames: West, Alexander, Yokley Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1967/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a copy of the following persons original Tennessee Death Certificate: Name: Delia M. (Alexander) West Age at Death: 73 Date of Birth: March 28, 1855 in Giles County, TN. Date of Death: March 22, 1929 in Ethridge, Lawrence County, TN. Race: White Parents: Melvin E. Alexander and Charity Yokley If anyone would like a copy of the original certificate please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net, I would be glad to share. In Christ, Melissa Barker Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JaniceSutherland Surnames: Britton Jones Wilson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/865.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found a Wilson Britton in Giles County TN in the 1880 census. 11th Civil District. 198-206 - Britton, Wilson aged 67. No occupation is listed for him. Looks like he and his parents were all born in Tenn. He is living by himself according to the census. I have Britton, Wilsons, Jones' family connections from Hawkins County. I don't know what family this Britton belongs to. By his age he was born about 1813, which is the same time my Sackett Wilson was born in Hawkins, Co. (1818). Does anyone have information on the person or family? thanks janice Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Researchers of TN Land Grants from NC: I just received an inquiry about located NC Land Grants in a specific county in TN. As an example, they asked about: Franklin Co TN. They have to find the original county on the internet.[ Like Franklin Co TN in this case] I typed in Franklin Co TN and found it was formed from Bedford Co., Dec 3, 1807. Bedford Co TN was established same day from Rutherford Co TN. Rutherford Co was part of Davidson Co. Davidson Co TN was formed in 1783 from Washington Co TN. She has to look in the NC to TN Land Grants book page for the different dates that are listed for Washington Co Land Grants and see if her ancestor is listed. Then contact the Main Office of Secretary of State in TN [ not a local Sec. of State branch] They may be on the internet. Inquiry will need; 1. number in the book 2. date and county in the book 3. name of ancestor from the book. I do not know how much they cost. Perhaps on line or a phone call will be very helpful. If someone obtains this info , Please post it for others to know. Thank you. Ginny K ginnykeefer@cox.net

09NOV07 GREETINGS TOMMY; LIST; What we were thinking was, that this-*COL.JOHN STEPHENSON*, of "GILES/ MAURY, TN', might have been -*JOHN [JR]*??????????? THANKS & GOD BLESS! SEMPER FI BA-IN NORTH GA!! LOOKING FOR; any "MONTGOMERY/ HINTON/ BROWN/ CLEMENTS/ FOSTER/ARMSTRONG/ STEPHENSON, AMONGST OTHERS "NC" TO "TN" TO "AL'----"NC" TO "SC" TO "GA" TO "TN" THEN TO "AL' - (BEFORE-1820)!! ***REMEMBER TO THANK A *VETERAN**** HAVE YOU "HUGGED A VET RECENTLY"?? ON THIS UP-COMING VETERAND DAY WEEK,"STOP, SAY HOWDY AND THANKS FOR YOUR'SERVICE!! SHAKE THEIR HAND, GIVE A HUG, BUY HIM/HER "A CUP UF COFFEE", "PAY FOR THEIR DINER","JUST SAY SOMETHING NICE, And SEE THEIR FACE GO A LIGHT"!! ESPECIALLY AN OLD "VIET NAM ERA WARHORSE", WHEN WE CAME BACK, WE WERE ABUSED, AND SPAT UPON, JUST FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY!!! GOD BLESS OUR' MARINES...GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!! GOD BLESSES AMERICA! REMEMBER IT WAS THE "WARRIORS WHO SERVED AND/OR GAVE THEIR ALL, FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM, SO THAT THE LIBERAL LEFT WINGERS COULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROTEST"!!! -----Original Message----- From: tngiles-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tngiles-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Stephenson Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 3:21 PM To: TNGiles-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNGILES] " Stephenson,Armstrong,Montgomery,Barron* B.J. A good source has James Montgomery leaving Giles Co,TN for Hardeman County,TN,where he died in 1843. The Col. John Stephenson who served in the American Revolution and later settled in Washington Co,PA could not be my John Stephenson as he was dead by 1773 in York Co,S.C. The John Stephenson in Washington might have been some relation but I have not found connection. I too wish I knew more about the Montgomerys of Giles Co,TN.All I know about James Montgomery is that his sons moved to Mississippi and on census records claimed their father was born in North Carolina. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This list is reserved for discussion of topics related to Giles County Tennessee Genealogy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNGILES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

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B.J. A good source has James Montgomery leaving Giles Co,TN for Hardeman County,TN,where he died in 1843. The Col. John Stephenson who served in the American Revolution and later settled in Washington Co,PA could not be my John Stephenson as he was dead by 1773 in York Co,S.C. The John Stephenson in Washington might have been some relation but I have not found connection. I too wish I knew more about the Montgomerys of Giles Co,TN.All I know about James Montgomery is that his sons moved to Mississippi and on census records claimed their father was born in North Carolina.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LaineeDentonJones Surnames: Blythe, Denton, Young Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1966/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Am trying to find more info on the following Aaron Blythe living in Giles County in 1850: 1850 District 13 Giles County, Tennessee census Aaron Blythe 29 1820 Tennessee Male District 13, Giles, TN Nancey Blythe 29 1820 Tennessee Female District 13, Giles, TN William C Blythe 8 1841 Tennessee Male District 13, Giles, TN Nancey E Blythe 6 1843 Tennessee Female District 13, Giles, TN Rebecca Ann Blythe 4 1845 Tennessee Female District 13, Giles, TN James M Blythe 2 1847 Tennessee Male District 13, Giles, TN In 1840,there is a William Blyth living in Giles County: 2220101000000|1001101000000 Since Aaron named his oldest son William, I am wondering if the William in 1840 could be Aaron's father and if anyone knows whether a will might exist for William since I haven't found him in 1850? Between 1850 and 1860, Aaron and family moved to Howell County, Missouri where Rebecca (my 2nd greatgrandmother) married Jacob Denton between 1860 and 1864 when oldest child was born. Aaron died before 1877 and Rebecca died after 1880 and before 1887 when Jacob remarried the Widow Parthena Young. Thanks in advance for any and all help on this! :) Lainee Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

08NOV07 TOMMY; LIST; GREETINGS; We also are trying to Decipher the different *STEPHENSON FAMILIES*, with Connections to our' *MONTGOMERY'S*-[Migrated to "GILES/MAURY, TN"-(before-1800-20)-[All have family ties to-"AUGUSTA,VA"]!!!!!! (1)- Our' *CAPT.SAMUEL MONTGOMERY-(b.PA-circa-1730-1808), many sources say was old Friends and "ARMY BUDDIES*- with *GEN. MARTIN ARMSTRONG* & A*COL. J. STEPHENSON*- {Fought together in "PA" & "VA"-[**PA-6th**]}!!! ------*GEN.MARTIN ARMSTRONG'S SURVEYOR CORPS*------ "D.A.R. says this UNIT FOUGHT All over, starting in "PA", throughout the N.E. and then down to "VA" and the-*CAROLINAS*"! After the "REV.WAR" they were assigned to "Survey the Western Boundaries, Indian Terr",and then the soon to OPEN, "TENN. TERRITORY"!!! Our' *CAPT. SAMUEL MONTGOMERY*, GEN. MARTIN ARMSTRONG, and COL.J.STEPHENSON, all RETIRED-to "GILES/ MAURY, TE"-[as NEIGHBORS on "ELK RIVER/ ELK RIDGE CHURCH AREAS"] --- (before-1807)!!!!!!!!!!! NOTED: (1)- All these Men also had Family in "SC"& "NC". (2)- All these men had large 'LAND HOLDINGS', from "WASHINGTON County", to-"KNOX/BLOUNT/NASH", and the "GILES/ MAURY/ LINCOLN County, TENN. Areas"!!! GEN. MARTIN-[& his Brother-JOHN] ARMSTRONG were [purported to be the first]-FEDERAL LAND AGENTS in the "TENN. TERRITORY, Set up shop @ "NASHVILLE"!!!! Some sources say--**ENTRY TAKER** was a Common Name for these LAND AGENTS", given by Soldiers, & others??? "THIS J.STEPHENSON Could be your'*JOHN{JR}*???????? Looking for ANY CONNECTIONS! MONTGOMERY/ARMSTRONG/STEPHENSON/BROWN/CLEMENTS/FOSTER/ ROBERTSON, amongst others. THANKS & GOD BLESS SEMPER FI BA-In North GA!! -----Original Message----- From: tngiles-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tngiles-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Stephenson Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 11:30 AM To: TNGiles-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNGILES] Armstrong,Montgomery,Barron,Stephenson I have noticed some messages about Armstrong and Montgomery. I have wondered if the John Armstrong below might have been the John Armstrong they called the "Old Entry" Taker, who I believe had a brother named Martin Armstrong. This is the will of John Stephenson who settled on Bullocks Creek in York Co,S.C. in 1764. I did find a John Armstrong with the initials D.S. who was involved with surveying land near Bullocks Creek in August of 1775. The Margaret Stephenson mentioned in the will married David Dickey. His brother was Robert Dickey and Margaret Peggie Hillhouse who were the parents of John Dickey Sr. an early settler of Giles Co,TN. The Robert Stephenson mentioned in the will would marry Jane Barron in York Co,S.C. in 1787. Some of her brothers appear on the 1820 census of Giles Co,TN. Their son,Samuel Stephenson appears on the 1820 census of Giles Co,TN. Their daughter Dorcas Stephenson married John Barron and they are on the 1820 census of Giles Co,TN. Their daughter Margaret Stephenson married James Montgomery who went to Giles Co,TN. The Joseph Hardin, I believe to be the Col. Joseph Hardin whose sons were the founders of Hardin Co,TN. On the will the spelling is "Harden",so I can't prove this was the Col. Joseph Hardin,Will of John Stephenson(1724-1773) John Stephenson was on his deathbed and was unable to write or sign his name.His will was written for him by a friend Andrew Campbell and he used the wrong spelling "Stevenson." South Carolina) Craven County) In the name of God Amen. I, John Stevenson being weak in Body yet in perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the gave it and my body to the Dust from whence it came not doubting but at the last day they shall both be united in Glory in the Kingdom of Christ I therefore do order and allow my Body to be buried in a most Christian and decent Manner at the discretion of my Exors and after my funeral charges and my Just debts being paid I do Give and bequeath in manner and form following Item. I do give and bequeath to my two sons Robert and John Stevenson my whole Estate in Lands to be equally divided between them and if any of them die without issue it shall fall and become to the surviving heir and if both the above named Robert and John die without issue then the whole Real Estate shall be equally divided between my two Daughters Agnes and Margaret and their heirs. Item. I likewise Give and Bequeath unto the said Robert and John my Negroe wench named Nelly. Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my well beloved Wife the thirds of all my Estate Real and Personal and likewise the Dunn horse and his Saddle and Bridle. Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Robert one Cow and Calf. Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son John one Cow and yearling and the rest of my perishable Estate to be equally divided between my well Beloved Wife Jean (Jane) Stevenson and my two Daughter Agnes and Margaret only five Shilllings Sterling to my Daughter Mary Stevenson now married to Daniel McCleary(Daniel McClaren)and one Cow and Calf to my Grandson JohnMcCleary(McClaren) and one mare Colt. And I constitute and appoint my well beloved friends John Patton,Joseph Hardin,and John Armstrong my whole and sole Exors of this my Last Will and Testament Revolking all other Wills by me drawn and signed heretofore. In Witness Whereof I have here unto set my hand and Seal this 9th day of February 1773. his John X Stevenson (L.S.) mark Signed Sealed and Acknowledged In the presence of us his Patrick x Laferty mark his John x Gibson mark Andw.Campbell Proved by virtue of a Dedimus from the Honable William Bull Esqr,Lieut Gov. directed to Joseph Brown Esqr the 22nd May 1773. At the same time qualified Joseph Hardin and John Patton Exors to said will. Actually Dedimus was issued to Joseph Brown of Broad River to prove the will of John Stinson,Decd.and qualify the Exors,March 31,1773 Charleston Will Book 1771-1774,pages 382,383. The Entry Taker's job was help soldiers of the Revolution get land as a result of their service. Could this have been the John Armstong and Martin Armstrong who went to TN? I have been trying to find out who these men could have been who appear on John Stephenson's will. Daniel McClaren fought under Andrew Pickens frailty of my Body that it is appointed to all men once to die and after death Judgment and willing to dispose of the small Estate God in his Providence has been pleased to bestow upon me I therefore deliver my soul to God who and Daniel Morgan at the Battle of Cowpens,in which the Americans defeated a superior British force. After the battle,Daniel was promoted to Lieutenant and he later purchased the 2000 acre battlefield from the state of South Carolina in 1803. He moved to that part of Bedford County,TN,that became Marshall Co,TN. He is buried in Hickman,Co,TN. John Stephenson who settled on Bullocks Creek in 1764 is believed to have come from Old Augusta Co,VA,now Rockbridge Co,VA to South Carolina.

I tried to decipher the handwriting in this old deed. I had trouble with a kind of tree mentioned in the deed. I finally decided that it was a sugar tree or shugar tree. I finally found a website that mentioned that sugar trees were used by the early settlers of Giles. George Shields settled in the Elk Ridge area of Giles and Robertson Fork. Is there still a Big Brak or Brake Creek in Giles? Robert Stephenson mentioned in the deed was the son of Robert Stephenson and Jane Barron,born about 1797 in York Co,S.C. I have never found any trace of this Robert Stephenson after 1814. Geo. Shields } } Registered the 15th day of July 1814 Alexander Barron } 105 acres } to Alexander Barron Jr. This indenture made the fourth day of June one thousand eight hundred and fourteen,between Geo.Shields and Alexander Barron Sen. of the county of Giles and state of Tennessee of the one part and Alexander Barron Jr. of the same county and state of the other part,henceforth that the said Geo. Shields and Alexander Barron for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred dollars in hand for the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and hath granted ,conveyed,and sold and by these present doth grant,bargain,and sell to the said Alexander Barron and his heirs forever one hundred and five acres of land lying and beginning in Giles County on a fork of Big Brak beginning at a white oak,running west thirty-four poles to the said fork of Big Brak. In all one hundred and fifty-five poles to a ash,thence south,ninety-fives poles to a sugar? tree,thence East one hundred and five poles to said creek in all one hundred and fifty-five poles to a white Oak,thence North ninety-nine poles to the beginning,to have and to hold the said tract of one hundred and five acres to the said Alexander Barron Jr.,his heirs,and assigns forever to his and their only proper use and behalf forever,and the said George and Alexander Barron to arrant and defend the said tract of one hundred and five acres from ourselves and our heirs,executors,and administrators or assigns forever to the said Alexander Barron Jr.,his heirs,and assigns forever. In which the said George Shields and Alexander Barron Jr. hath hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year above mentioned. Signed,sealed and delivered in the presence of: Robert Stephenson Geo. Shields {seal} John Barron Alexander Barron {seal}

I have noticed some messages about Armstrong and Montgomery. I have wondered if the John Armstrong below might have been the John Armstrong they called the "Old Entry" Taker, who I believe had a brother named Martin Armstrong. This is the will of John Stephenson who settled on Bullocks Creek in York Co,S.C. in 1764. I did find a John Armstrong with the initials D.S. who was involved with surveying land near Bullocks Creek in August of 1775. The Margaret Stephenson mentioned in the will married David Dickey. His brother was Robert Dickey and Margaret Peggie Hillhouse who were the parents of John Dickey Sr. an early settler of Giles Co,TN. The Robert Stephenson mentioned in the will would marry Jane Barron in York Co,S.C. in 1787. Some of her brothers appear on the 1820 census of Giles Co,TN. Their son,Samuel Stephenson appears on the 1820 census of Giles Co,TN. Their daughter Dorcas Stephenson married John Barron and they are on the 1820 census of Giles Co,TN. Their daughter Margaret Stephenson married James Montgomery who went to Giles Co,TN. The Joseph Hardin, I believe to be the Col. Joseph Hardin whose sons were the founders of Hardin Co,TN. On the will the spelling is "Harden",so I can't prove this was the Col. Joseph Hardin,Will of John Stephenson(1724-1773) John Stephenson was on his deathbed and was unable to write or sign his name.His will was written for him by a friend Andrew Campbell and he used the wrong spelling "Stevenson." South Carolina) Craven County) In the name of God Amen. I, John Stevenson being weak in Body yet in perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the frailty of my Body that it is appointed to all men once to die and after death Judgment and willing to dispose of the small Estate God in his Providence has been pleased to bestow upon me I therefore deliver my soul to God who gave it and my body to the Dust from whence it came not doubting but at the last day they shall both be united in Glory in the Kingdom of Christ I therefore do order and allow my Body to be buried in a most Christian and decent Manner at the discretion of my Exors and after my funeral charges and my Just debts being paid I do Give and bequeath in manner and form following Item. I do give and bequeath to my two sons Robert and John Stevenson my whole Estate in Lands to be equally divided between them and if any of them die without issue it shall fall and become to the surviving heir and if both the above named Robert and John die without issue then the whole Real Estate shall be equally divided between my two Daughters Agnes and Margaret and their heirs. Item. I likewise Give and Bequeath unto the said Robert and John my Negroe wench named Nelly. Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my well beloved Wife the thirds of all my Estate Real and Personal and likewise the Dunn horse and his Saddle and Bridle. Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son Robert one Cow and Calf. Item. I Give and Bequeath unto my Son John one Cow and yearling and the rest of my perishable Estate to be equally divided between my well Beloved Wife Jean (Jane) Stevenson and my two Daughter Agnes and Margaret only five Shilllings Sterling to my Daughter Mary Stevenson now married to Daniel McCleary(Daniel McClaren)and one Cow and Calf to my Grandson JohnMcCleary(McClaren) and one mare Colt. And I constitute and appoint my well beloved friends John Patton,Joseph Hardin,and John Armstrong my whole and sole Exors of this my Last Will and Testament Revolking all other Wills by me drawn and signed heretofore. In Witness Whereof I have here unto set my hand and Seal this 9th day of February 1773. his John X Stevenson (L.S.) mark Signed Sealed and Acknowledged In the presence of us his Patrick x Laferty mark his John x Gibson mark Andw.Campbell Proved by virtue of a Dedimus from the Honable William Bull Esqr,Lieut Gov. directed to Joseph Brown Esqr the 22nd May 1773. At the same time qualified Joseph Hardin and John Patton Exors to said will. Actually Dedimus was issued to Joseph Brown of Broad River to prove the will of John Stinson,Decd.and qualify the Exors,March 31,1773 Charleston Will Book 1771-1774,pages 382,383. The Entry Taker's job was help soldiers of the Revolution get land as a result of their service. Could this have been the John Armstong and Martin Armstrong who went to TN? I have been trying to find out who these men could have been who appear on John Stephenson's will. Daniel McClaren fought under Andrew Pickens and Daniel Morgan at the Battle of Cowpens,in which the Americans defeated a superior British force. After the battle,Daniel was promoted to Lieutenant and he later purchased the 2000 acre battlefield from the state of South Carolina in 1803. He moved to that part of Bedford County,TN,that became Marshall Co,TN. He is buried in Hickman,Co,TN. John Stephenson who settled on Bullocks Creek in 1764 is believed to have come from Old Augusta Co,VA,now Rockbridge Co,VA to South Carolina.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joehardiman01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1965.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a record of a 300 acre land warrant awarded to A Samuel Montgomery of PA. A fire destroyed the building that housed the land warrants in 1800, and as a result there is no further information available about this Samuel Montgomery. There is a 9 page record of requests for his Military Service, probably from women desiring to join the DAR, at HeritageQuest.com. Most major libraries have free access to HeritageQuest.com. The 9 pages are about 2mb in PDF format. If you cannot gain access I have the file downloaded and can transfer it to you. Joe Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: x2bjones Surnames: MONTGOMERY, ARMSTRONG,HINTON, CLEMENTS, BROWN, and STEPHENSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1965.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 06NOV07 JOE; LIST; Is there anything on *REV.WAR*&/or *WIDOWS PENSIONS*!! anything on the "TENN.REV.WAR VETERANS"??? Looking for- *CAPT.SAMUEL MONTGOMERY-(b.PA-circa-1730-1808)-Died in "GILES/ MAURY,TENN"! served with *GEN. MARTIN ARMSTRONG's SURVEYOR CORPS*,-[served in "VA" & "PA"]. Retired to GILES/ MAURY, TN on the "ELK RIVER/ ELK RIDGE CHURCH AREAS"- as Neighbors with *GEN.MARTIN ARMSTRONG*!!! looking for ANY-MONTGOMERY/ HINTON/ CLEMENTS/BROWN/FOSTER, amongst others. THANKS & GOD BLESS SEMPER FI Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is the third time and last time I have posted this . Write down the number of the Land Grant, the date, the county and the name you are researching for these grants. Check on line to see if TN Mail Secretary of State office is listed. If so, ask do they have the NC Land Grants into TN that you can order from? Ask how much and what E Mail can to send your question about obtaining a Land Grants or Mailing Address. Many of these grants were never lived on. Some of the soldiers sold them as soon as they could, Not all did that. Do not let the county name deter you locating a number. The counties have changed several times since early NC gave part of NC to TN. That is all I can help you with. We owe Family Tracker and Melissa Hogan a great big pat on their backs for straightening out my mess. They did a great job. Ginny ginnykeefer@cox.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: joehardiman01 Surnames: White Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.giles/1965/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George White b abt 1755 stated in his 1832 Rev War Pension request that he lives in Lauderdale County, AL, but was applying for his pension in Giles County, TN. George had lived in Giles County for 4 years 12 years earlier. I have an acquaintance trying to join the DAR under George White. She is looking for proof or strong circumstantial evidence that John Franklin White b abt 1780 and/or David W White were sons of George White. Either connection to George White will complete her paperwork to join the DAR. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I have mentioned several times that those who want a copy of a NC Land Grant in TN should contact the TN Secretary of State office [ they are probably on line?]. Give them the number, date, county and name of the one you are interested in. Ask them first to be sure they have the original copies. Ask HOW MUCH a copy will cost you. {NOT YOUR LOCAL SECRETARY OF STATE- MUST BE TN MAIN OFFICE} If they insist they do not have the original's contact the TN State Archives and tell them what you need. Happy Hunting. Ginny K ginnykeefer@cox.net

For those who still want a copy of the NC Land Grants in TN, note that a member of our site has posted TWICE that he will send you a copy he has put together. I am unable to do the difficult computer changes. Send your request for a copy of NC Land Grants in TN with YOUR OWN E MAIL included in the request so the copy can be sent directly to you. They are too large to go through our genealogy site. SEND YOUR REQUEST WITH YOUR OWN E MAIL TO: familytracker@comcast.net I appreciate family tracker very much for his kindness. Ginny Keefer ginnykeefer@cox.net

I joined msn and cannot find this. What am I doing wrong? ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff & Kathy Stevenson To: tngiles@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 3:12 PM Subject: Re: [TNGILES] Fw: [TNLINCOL] Early North Carollina LandGrantstoTNLand Thank you for the link. I was able to download and save a copy of each part. That was in deed a lot of work and I for one appreciate all your hard work and efforts to get the information to everyone. Kathy Stevenson jkastevenson@msn.com -----Original Message----- From: tngiles-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tngiles-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Virginia L. (Ginny) Keefer Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 11:56 AM To: tngiles@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNGILES] Fw: [TNLINCOL] Early North Carollina Land GrantstoTNLand I am a MSN user but those I am trying to send to are not. It is no big deal to join MSN and then save them on your own computers. I have done all I can and it is not working. There is no cost to become a member. It is like TNGiles and TNLinc to join. That is the best I can suggest. Ginny ginnykeefer@cox.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This list is reserved for discussion of topics related to Giles County Tennessee Genealogy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNGILES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This list is reserved for discussion of topics related to Giles County Tennessee Genealogy. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNGILES-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message