This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Todd, Howell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jhB.2ACI/246.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I agree that Hattie was Harriett's nickname. The 1850 TN census shows Levi M. Todd, 51, KY, and Ann, 28, MD, in Fayette Co, F1913-745. Their children are listed as Harriett A., 10; William, 9; Jane, 8; Samuel, 6; and Adelia, 2. Those buried in the Mt Comfort Cemetery, Hardeman Co., TN are: Hattie Howell, wife of Jajor E.A. Howell, dau. of A.J. and L. M. Todd, Mar. 15, 1841 to Dec. 23, 1862; Annie W. b. Dec. 19, 1860 -- d. Aug. 17, 1879; Edward W. Todd, son of Levi M and A.J. Todd, May 26, 1862 to Dec. 20 1885; Finis W. Todd, Aug. 24, 1857 to Dec. 30, 1875; George W. Todd, son of L.M. and A.J. Todd, July 31 1856 to Aug. 16, 1856; John L. Todd, son of Levi and A. J. Todd, Feb 17, 1851 to Mar. 24, 1884; Lydia A. dau. of L.M. and A.J. Todd, April 25, 1882, age 33 yrs. 2 mos. 19 days; Nannie C.Todd dau. of L.M. and A.J. Todd, Oct 18, 1881, age 28 yrs. 2 mos, 1 day; Samuel B. Todd Jan 22, 1847 to mar 16, 1874; Samuel L. Todd, son of W. M. and V.E. Todd, June 1, 1892, to April 14, 1895; W. M. Todd, Oct. 6, 1842 to Nov. 2, 1907. Other notes I have include 3 Todd households on the 1870 Hardeman, TN census which includes: W. H Todd, 48, NC/ Mary A. 45, NC: Jessy 16 F TN, Egbert L. 15 M. TN; Albert J. 13 M. TN; Admay, 11, TN; Pitser 9, M. TN; Norah F., 7 F. TN; Georgia A. 5, F, TN. There is also J. W. Todd, 42, M, TN/ M.J., 38, F. AL; G.J. 12 M, TN; E.J. 16, F, TN; J.E., 10 M. TN; M.W. 4 F, TN; J.W. 1m. M, TN; also in household at time, Farner, Jack, 69 M, SC (M.J.'s father?). The third Todd resident is Rachel Todd, 20 F. TN, laborer; M.D. 6 F. TN; Henry, 3, M, TN; Ann, 1, F, TN . Hope this helps. Have a great day. Margaret (Dallas, TX)