Tom, The records were not lost, just moved. The process was begun in 1825 to move Hardinsville, The County seat of Hardin, to the Tennessee River. The move was made lock stock and barrel to Rudd's Ferry on the Tennessee River where the Old stage Road crossed same. The name went also leaving the former county seat without a name. In the Act creating the move, the former county seat was referred to as "The Old Town" of Hardinsville and since that time it has been called "Old Town." In 1827, the powers that be quickly petitioned the state to have the name of the new county seat changed from Hardinsville to Savannah which was done. This name change was apparently a political move, being made by opponents of James Hardin. James' death in 1826 left the Hardin Party without a strong leader. I am surprised that the county was not changed to Robinson County. David ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 10:23 PM Subject: Your Extracts from John Van Hoose's Diary > David, > I enjoyed reading your extracts of John Van Hoose's diary. > Are there any court records of Old Town? My gg grandfather, > Solomon Hardy Baker supposedly was called to court there. > I was thinking maybe he mighta been a horse thief.... <grin> > Thanks, > Tom Evans > >