Florene, I think I have located you family, but not sure. In the 1880 Census of Hardin County we find: 1880 Census Hardin Co., TN 2nd Civil District William Alexander 38 TN Clara 36 NC NC NC William C. 11 TN George S. 9 TN Christopher 7 TN Eliza J. 5 TN Edwin T. 3 TN Stanley 4/12 TN I believe the William C. above is William Chesley Alexander. Chesley was the father of Orville and Gordie Alexander. I can probably get some more names if you like. Chesley Alexander is buried at Harmony, b. 1868, d. 1841. C. S. (Chester?) Alexander, b. 1901, d. 1930. Orville died a few years ago, Gordie died last year. How can I help? David ================================= Florene G wrote: > I am just beginning my research and have little information about my > family. I would appreciate any help. My father was Chester Alexander, > we think he was born in Hardin co. around Cerro Gordo about 1901, he > married Mae Melson around 1925-26 he then died around 1930. He may be > buried in New Harmony cemetary. They had one daughter, Florene (me). > His father's name was either Wesley, Chesley, or Stanley. His mother > was Ida or Ina I think. He had one sister known to me as Arndy and one > brother known to me as Gordie. > > Mae Melson was born 1909 in or around Hardin co., possibly Wayne co. Her > father was William Melson and mother was Hannah Atkisson (or Adkisson). > She had 3 sisters, Merle, Cornie, and Maude, and 1 brother, Earl. > > Any information would be greatly appreciated.