This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JanFreeman64 Surnames: HARDIN/SHUFORD/ PATTERSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.greene/9671/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am researching the Hardin family of Cleveland Co., NC who migrated to Texas. My first search is documentation of the father of Thomas Columbus Hardin b. 25 Mar 1843 Cleveland Co., NC d. 04 May 1920 Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX. He married Clara Margaret Shuford and they had 8 children. His mother was listed as Mary Lee Patterson on his death certificate and father Thomas Hardin. This seems to be a common family name and I have found several. Thomas' father is unknown but believe it might be a Benjamin Hardin but am not sure of that. His mother was named Rebecca, but am unsure of her maiden name; possibly Martin. I found Revolutionary War Pension records for a Benjamin Hardin, wife Rebecca that everything fits; dates, places, etc. But, there is no child named Thomas, so has to be a different Benjamin and Rebecca. Any help here would be appreciated. I have been able to document well up to and including Thomas b. 1797 and Mary Lee Patterson. Thanks for any help. 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.