Hi, I'm researching some of the same names that you are. Chisum/Chism, Lewis, and Robinson. These are the surnames of my ancestors from Hardeman County. My ancestors were African-American and slaves in Hardeman County, except maybe the Chisum/Chism's they were of Native-American (Creek descent). The Chism's were from the area near Toone. I believe the Lewis's were also. I know that some of the Lewis',Chisms', and Robinson's were slave owners. Do you have any info on that. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheryl Hallmrker2@aol.com wrote:Hello everyone!! It is great to have so much activity!!! I am Helen, live in TN -- have been researching in Hardeman Co for awhile!!!! My main Surname is JORDAN -- and connected families which include: Roach Pirtle Mullins/Mullen Weaver deShazo Anderson Yarbrough Willoughby Robinson Overton Thornton Chisum Horm(e)sby Lewis Green(e) Hawk Pirtle Lambert This is quite a few surnames, but they are all married and/or are related in some form or fashion to my Jordan...(even though you may not expect your surname to have any relationship-- you may be surprised) ......most stayed in Hardeman Co, some drifted to Madison Co,(and probably other counties, as well) some went to Texas -- some stayed in Texas, others returned... ...some landed in OK and others -- Well, I'm still searching for their destination!!! I have pictures of gravestones -- mostly Vernon Cemetery and Maple Springs -- but not limited to those two. Also, some obits from the 1950's - 1980's.... If you have any of these surnames in Hardeman Co -- please let me know!!! Maybe we can prove kinship! Also, interested in the Texas Land Company......do you know which county in Texas they were in??? Helen in Middle TN