The tombstones in question were erected many years after the death of Hiram (correct given name) and Sarah. I don't know who had them erected, but it is obvious when one looks at them that they are - in genealogical terms - fairly new. Also, the dates engraved on the stones are incorrect. These people are in my direct line, and I have done much research on them, so I know the dates that are on the tombstones are not correct. The data on the Cemetery Census, however, does reflect the dates as found on the tombstone. Hope this helps to answer any questions. Roseanne Cain -----Original Message----- From: David Cagle <dcagle@centuryinter.net> To: TNHARDIN-L@rootsweb.com <TNHARDIN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, March 27, 1999 8:33 PM Subject: [TNHARDIN-L] Re: Question of dates >Ann Lee Bussey, >Checking the "1880 Hardin County Cemetery Census," it is exactly as Bill has >copied it. However, in the comments section of the Cemetery Census, there is a >note that Haran's gravestone reads: >Haran Haynes, husband of Sarah. Her stone reads: Sarah Haynes, wife of Haran. >This leaves no doubt about their identity. I have not seen the grave stones >but suspect they are very hard to read. A 5 an 8 and a 3 can easily be >confused. I have no doubt that they both read 1855 if that is how they should >read. > >Bill there was no e-mail address for this lady. > >David >========== >Bill > >Bill Darnell wrote: > >> Thank you for your compliment. Yes, a date could be wrong. The posting on >> the web was done directly from the same records the book came from. There >> was no way I could check it out. I am also copying this to someone else who >> might shed more light on this. >> Bill >> >> >I am the great great granddaughter of Haran Haynes and Sarah (Sally) Lamb >> >Haynes. I thought I had located them in the Holland's Creek Cemetery along >> >with other family members. However, the date of Haram Haynes' birth is >> 1835 >> >and Sarah Haynes' is 1885. Is there a chance this could be in error? That >> is >> >50 years difference in their ages. If this is correct, they cannot >> possibly >> >be my great great grandparents as my great grandmother was born in 1855. >> If >> >it is possible for you to clarify these dates, I would be most >> appreciative. >> > >> >I have already written once to tell you how wonderful your cemetery listing >> is >> >and how helpful it has been. I still have not found such a list in any >> other >> >county. >> > >> >Thank you. >> > >> > Ann Lee Bussey >> > > > > >