Sharon, There is a Bethel Springs, and a Nixon Community. The Purgamas Cemetery is near Nixon. Bethel Springs is in McNairy County TN about 30 miles west, however, you may be referring to Bethel Church which is also near Nixon and is near Bethel Branch.? Bethel, a very old cemetery, is located at Bethel Church. Most anyone in the area can point out these Cemeteries. Reason Keaton was shown buried in Purgamas Cemetery by the 1980 Hardin County Cemetery Census. The Hardin County Library is located in Savannah, TN. The have very good resources for this area. I am not related to any of those you mentioned. Good Luck. David Cagle Sharon Morrow wrote: > Hello, > > I've wanted to visit Hardin County for years, and now I'm so excited > that my aunt, cousin, and I will head that way from Texas (Arlington) on > or about April 17. My grandfather, Samuel Paul JONES was born near > Bethel Springs in 1886; his father, James M. JONES, and wife Sarah > ("Sallie") were married there (I think); and Sallie's grandparents, > Reason and Sarah KEATON are buried (according to the county internet > site) in Purgamus Cemetery at Nixon. I don't know where Sallie's > parents, L. W. (Llewellyn?) JOHNSON and Caledonia KEATON are buried. > > My questions: > > Is anyone reading this digest connected to these families? > > Is there still a Bethel Springs? A cemetery there? > > Is there still a Nixon? > > If so, do either of these places have a genealogical library? > > Are there good resources at Savannah? > > Where would we likely find the most and best information in this area? > > Thank you for your help. Maybe I'll see you soon. > > Sincerely, > Sharon Agee Morrow > slm2@airmail.net