This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XeB.2ACE/3371.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I am sorry you read that wrong I said Joseph Epperson and his brother came to Hawkins County before 1787 and his brother was Jesse Epperson. However John Walker I believe John Walker fought in the Rev. have not checked as of yet. He was listed on the Grayson County, Tax List in 1796 sold his land there about 1800 and moved to Hawkins County, Tennessee between 1800 and December 26, 1809 when he purchased land there. His will is in Hawkins County dated August 19, 1818. In the name of God, Amen. I John Walker of the County of Hawkins and State of Tennessee, being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, blessed by Almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following viz:First after paying all my debts, I give and bequeath unto my eldest children Joshua Walker, John Walker, Walter Walker, Edward Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Jane Epperson and James Walker each one dollar, which several legacies I will and order to be paid to said respective legatees after my decease. And the rest of the Estate to be equally divided between my beloved wife Elizabeth Walker and my four youngest children Cinthia Walker, Sarah Walker, Frances Walker and Andrew Walker. And, also, I herby appoint Elizabeth Walker my wife sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, herby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness whereof I have hereunto! set my hand and seal. This 19th day of August One Thousand eight hundred and eighteen John Walker sea His Mark Signed and sealed and declared by the above named John Walker to be his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses in the presence of the Testator James x Walker and Nicholas Long His mark It has been years since I have worked on this family but would appreciate any additional information that you might have on the Walkers including where and unit he served in Rev. War and if he had more than one wife by the tone of the will have often wondered. thank you Linda