hello, Carolyn have you researched the hale family, i know there was also a james hale in 1840 hardin co. tn., but he was born in al., jnd hale was born in ky. in 1820. i don't know who jnd hale's parents are. nor do i know what nd stands for. was benjamin hale in hardin co. before 1820? another question? john nd hale's father was born in n.c. and jnd in ky. was part of ky. formed from n.c. around or before 1820? thanks, Sonja CCA44@aol.com wrote: Hi Sonja, I too have had questions about the first Hale family in Hardin Co. since Robert Russell not only was Administrator of Benjamin Hale's will but also put up the security. Here is the notation taken at the DAR Library in 2001: December 20, 1824, Hardin Co. TN: On the application of Robert Russell it is ordered that letters of administration issue to him on all and singular the goods, and chattels which were of Benjamin Hale deceased. The said Robert Russell having given bond and security according to law and qualified as such Administrator. I do not have the name of the first wife of Robert Russell and many times have wondered if she were a relative of the above Benjamin Hale. Carolyn Anderson ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNHARDIN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.