http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~peddy/alliedfamilies-e.html       In the Decatur Co TN court minutes (vol 1 page 57, 60, 284, 357 and 397) Nov 2 1869 we find Shadrack Eason, Jr as witness to last will and testament of Shadrich Eason, deceased, presenting a copy of said will to the court. Stephen Eason and G B Davis were executors. Mary Eason was an heir with Stephen Eason as her guardian. April 2 1873 Stephen Eason gave bond as guardian of Mary Eason, of unsound mind and an heir of Shedrick Eason. Mary Eason died before Sept 3 1877 when Stephen Eason gave bond as administrator.       Shadrack Eason, Jr is a grandson, being the son of Armstead Eason, who died before 1869.       Sources: ISAAC EASON, SR by J B Bell;   TENNESSEE TIDBITS, Vol 3 by Marjorie Hood Fisher & Ruth Blake Burns, and from census records. From the above, it appears that Mary Eason, wife of Shadrack Eason, was of unsound mind and still alive in 1873. Might find her by checking 1870 Decatur Co TN census, looking for her son Stephen EASON (looking for Mary or Frances in Stephen's household.) Unsure if there were any institutions for the insane in Tennessee during 1870's. Try search on google.com for insane asylums 1870 Tennessee. Even in early days, courts required a doctor to certify a person was insane before sent to an institution. Check Decatur Co. TN court records for 1870's, if available. From the items I have read on Shadrack EASON, Anson Co. NC would be a good place to search in depth for STEGALL families: deeds, marriages, wills, newspapers. I would also check all STEGALL names in Perry Co., Henderson Co. and Decatur Co. in 1830 and 1840 censuses. I am not related directly to either of these families. Also, check to see if any STEGALL signed petition to form Decatur Co. TN from Perry Co. TN. Good luck. re: query Looking for information on a Mary Frances Stegall who married Shadrack Eason. Looking for her parents, I am related on the Eason side. But would like to find her parents and a birth and death date on both on them. Any information would be appreciated. Your Friend,   Brenda    

Thanks for the information, any information would be appreciated on either or both. Or let me know where I can find items on them. I don't have a paid deal to look at census. Any help I would really appreciate. Your Friend, Brenda --------------------------------- Yahoo! Autos. Looking for a sweet ride? Get pricing, reviews, & more on new and used cars.