Hi Peggy, Many Thanks for the lookups. I need to spend some time in Henry Co. luv, cosin jeri Jeri Fultz [email protected] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.

Someone responded earlier that this data is included on the 1840 U. S. Census on the second page. I think I knew that at one time, but had totally forgotten about it. I'll be able to hide my own Easter eggs soon. I feel certain that you are both correct in that they are military pensioners. How amazing is it that George Britton lived to be 102 years old in that era? Does anyone know which war he fought in? He would have been a little old for the Revolutionary War unless he was a general or something. I swear I don't think I've ever even heard of a pensioner from the French and Indian War. That is a pension application that I would dearly love to read. Thanks for the info, Mary Louise. Peggy

Peggy, I believe these are Henry County pensioners of the Revolutionary and War of 1812. I know Elias Bowden was. There is a book by Zella Armstrong titled TWENTY-FOUR HUNDRED TENNESSEE PENSIONERS and I suspect the list came from that. Mary Louise ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 12:30 PM Subject: 1840 Henry County Census Listings with age-Only fourteen found > I just ran across this on Ancestry. I have no idea how the data was > gathered, except it says that it is Henry County 1840 Census data. Since personal > information is so hard to come by before 1850, I thought someone on this list > might be able to use this. > > Peggy > > DANIEL ROGERS TN Henry County Age 72 No Township Listed 1840 > WILLIAM BUNTON TN Henry County Age 73 No Township Listed 1840 > WILLIAM POWEL TN Henry County Age 74 No Township Listed 1840 > POLLY SIMMONS TN Henry County Age 74 No Township Listed 1840 > ELIAS BOWDEN TN Henry County Age 77 No Township Listed 1840 > SUSANNA PALMER TN Henry County Age 77 No Township Listed 1840 > JAMES HAYNES TN Henry County Age 79 No Township Listed 1840 > MARTIN SR. NEACE TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 > ROBERT RAMSEY TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 > JOSEPH WEATHERINGTON TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 > MATTHEW ALEXANDER TN Henry County Age 85 No Township Listed 1840 > ALEXANDER CRAIG TN Henry County Age 85 No Township Listed 1840 > MATTHEW MYRICK TN Henry County Age 88 No Township Listed 1840 > GEORGE BRITTON TN Henry County Age 102 No Township Listed 1840 > > > > ______________________________

Thanks so much. I kinda suspected that was the case. Now it is nice and convenient for someone to reference from the Archives. : ) Peggy

I just ran across this on Ancestry. I have no idea how the data was gathered, except it says that it is Henry County 1840 Census data. Since personal information is so hard to come by before 1850, I thought someone on this list might be able to use this. Peggy DANIEL ROGERS TN Henry County Age 72 No Township Listed 1840 WILLIAM BUNTON TN Henry County Age 73 No Township Listed 1840 WILLIAM POWEL TN Henry County Age 74 No Township Listed 1840 POLLY SIMMONS TN Henry County Age 74 No Township Listed 1840 ELIAS BOWDEN TN Henry County Age 77 No Township Listed 1840 SUSANNA PALMER TN Henry County Age 77 No Township Listed 1840 JAMES HAYNES TN Henry County Age 79 No Township Listed 1840 MARTIN SR. NEACE TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 ROBERT RAMSEY TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 JOSEPH WEATHERINGTON TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 MATTHEW ALEXANDER TN Henry County Age 85 No Township Listed 1840 ALEXANDER CRAIG TN Henry County Age 85 No Township Listed 1840 MATTHEW MYRICK TN Henry County Age 88 No Township Listed 1840 GEORGE BRITTON TN Henry County Age 102 No Township Listed 1840

These are probably people in Henry County in 1840 who were collecting a Revolutionary War pension. The 1840 pension gives their names and ages in the line of the household in which they live. Pamela [email protected] wrote: I just ran across this on Ancestry. I have no idea how the data was gathered, except it says that it is Henry County 1840 Census data. Since personal information is so hard to come by before 1850, I thought someone on this list might be able to use this. Peggy DANIEL ROGERS TN Henry County Age 72 No Township Listed 1840 WILLIAM BUNTON TN Henry County Age 73 No Township Listed 1840 WILLIAM POWEL TN Henry County Age 74 No Township Listed 1840 POLLY SIMMONS TN Henry County Age 74 No Township Listed 1840 ELIAS BOWDEN TN Henry County Age 77 No Township Listed 1840 SUSANNA PALMER TN Henry County Age 77 No Township Listed 1840 JAMES HAYNES TN Henry County Age 79 No Township Listed 1840 MARTIN SR. NEACE TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 ROBERT RAMSEY TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 JOSEPH WEATHERINGTON TN Henry County Age 82 No Township Listed 1840 MATTHEW ALEXANDER TN Henry County Age 85 No Township Listed 1840 ALEXANDER CRAIG TN Henry County Age 85 No Township Listed 1840 MATTHEW MYRICK TN Henry County Age 88 No Township Listed 1840 GEORGE BRITTON TN Henry County Age 102 No Township Listed 1840 ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, politicalannouncements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett [email protected] ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

There are no listings for MANSFIELD in Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7.

Henry County Wills, Volume 6 R. H. BREEDLOVE was a buyer. Aug 2 1841 Robert BREEDLOVE owed an account. Sep 6 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 7 Robert H. BREADLOVE was a buyer. DEC 23 1844 This ends the listings for BREEDLOVE/BREADLOVE in Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7

Hello Ellen. Don't know who you are looking for, but there is a TOOMBS connection in Wayne Co. IL. Go to the Wayne Co. Il website and do a search for TOOMBS. Can't remember the fellow's name, but he has contributed to the site regarding the TOOMBS surname. Elaine Suhre ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY] WILL BOOKS OF HENRY CO??Toombs > Can you look and see if you find anything for Toombs? Thank you so much. > Ellen > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Henry Co., TN Mailing List, send only > the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to [email protected] or if you are on the Digest > List to > [email protected] > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Henry County Wills, Volume 2 John TODD had 3 notes to an estate for $760.00. About 1830 Moses TODD owed an account. Jun 23 1834 Henry County Wills, Volume 3 Hugh TODD was a buyer. Sep 28 1835 Moses TODD got a 10 cent voucher from an estate. Apr 25 1836 Will Book D, Page 307 Estate of Lemuel TODD paid out $110.69 1/2. Willie TODD, Administrator. About 1837 Henry County Wills, Volume 4 John F. TODD had an account. May 6 1839 Moses TODD was a buyer. Nov 4 1839 Henry County Wills, Volume 5 L. TODD was a buyer. About 1830 J. TODD was a buyer. Dec 6 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 6 Moses TODD was a buyer. Dec 2 1842, Dec 28 1843, and about 1845. Richard TODD was a buyer. Dec 1844 John TODD had an account. Sep 6 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 7 James TODD owed a note. About 1845 This ends the listings for TODD in Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7

Hi, I'm interested in any wills pertaining to the Todds & Breedlove and the Mansfield families. Thanks in advance for you time in trouble. luv, cosin jeri Jeri Fultz [email protected] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.

Peggy: Thank you so much. I've been trying to locate John Matthewson for some time now. I last had him in Smith Co., so this was a big help to me. Jeanetta ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 11:48 AM Subject: [TNHENRY] MATHEWSON/MATTHEWSON > Henry County Wills, Volume 2 > > John MATHEWSON signed as Commissioner. About 1833 > > Henry County Wills, Volume 3 > > Will Book D, Page 242 > Sale of the estate of John MATTHEWSON, deceased > Buyers were, among others: > Rodrick MATTHEWSON, Daniel MATTHEWSON, John J. MATTHEWSON, George M. ARNETT. > This document also includes a list of "property not sold" and apparently > given to these individuals: Isabela MATTHEWSON and Margaret MATTHEWSON. > Signed by John J. MATTHEWSON and G. M. ARNETT, Administrators. Dec 5 1836 > > > Henry County Wills, Volume 5 > > John J. MATTHEWSON was a witness to the will of James WALLACE. Dec 12 1842 > > > Henry County Wills, Volume 6 > > R. MATTHEWSON owed a note or account to an estate. Mar 30 1844 > Dr. MATHEWSON was a buyer at an estate sale. Sep 5 1841 > John W. MATHEWSON and J. P. MCFARLAND were Administrators of the estate of > John B. MCFARLAND. About 1845 > > This ends all the listings for MATHEWSON/MATTHEWSON in Henry County Wills, > Volumes 1-7. > > > > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, politicalannouncements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett > [email protected] > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

PEGGY.........THANKS FOR THE INFORMAITON ON SIMPSON ALEXANDER. DIANE SPEERS

Paggy.......Thank you for the information on Simpson Alexander. Diane Speers

Henry County Wills, Volume 2 John MATHEWSON signed as Commissioner. About 1833 Henry County Wills, Volume 3 Will Book D, Page 242 Sale of the estate of John MATTHEWSON, deceased Buyers were, among others: Rodrick MATTHEWSON, Daniel MATTHEWSON, John J. MATTHEWSON, George M. ARNETT. This document also includes a list of "property not sold" and apparently given to these individuals: Isabela MATTHEWSON and Margaret MATTHEWSON. Signed by John J. MATTHEWSON and G. M. ARNETT, Administrators. Dec 5 1836 Henry County Wills, Volume 5 John J. MATTHEWSON was a witness to the will of James WALLACE. Dec 12 1842 Henry County Wills, Volume 6 R. MATTHEWSON owed a note or account to an estate. Mar 30 1844 Dr. MATHEWSON was a buyer at an estate sale. Sep 5 1841 John W. MATHEWSON and J. P. MCFARLAND were Administrators of the estate of John B. MCFARLAND. About 1845 This ends all the listings for MATHEWSON/MATTHEWSON in Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7.

Peggy: By any chance is there are there any Matthewsons listed. I'm looking for info on John Matthewson, Scottish immigrant, or his son, Dr. John Jay Matthewson, b. in TN in 1816, d. in Paris in 1870. Jeanetta ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY] Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7 1822-1846 > Hi Dave, > > These books only go up to 1846. Simmons Historical Publications emailed > this list to say that they will soon be working on the next installment of > transcriptions of the original will books. > > Sorry I couldn't be of help. > > Peggy > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Henry Co., TN Mailing List, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to [email protected] or if you are on the Digest List to > [email protected] > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi Dave, These books only go up to 1846. Simmons Historical Publications emailed this list to say that they will soon be working on the next installment of transcriptions of the original will books. Sorry I couldn't be of help. Peggy

Hi Peggy, if you're still doing this I wonder if there is anything about a George Sampson will? He probably died in or after 1883. Many thanks! Dave Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:07 AM Subject: [TNHENRY] Henry County Wills-SIMPSON ALEXANDER Henry County Wills, Volume 3

Henry County Wills, Volume 3 Simpson ALEXANDER bought a pot and hooks for $1.00 from the estate of George MOORE on Oct 26 1836. Simson ALEXANDER bought a stack of oats for $2.62 from the estate of Robert HAYS on Jan 7 1837. Henry County Wills, Volume 7 Simpson ALEXANDER bought books for $0.75 from the estate of Hugh W. BARR on Nov 22 1845. Simpson Alexander owed the estate of Hugh W. BARR $2.75. Nov 22 1845 This end the listings for Simpson ALEXANDER in Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7.

Henry County Wills, Volume 1 William WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Dec 16 1823 Henry WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Dec 19 1823 James WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. About 1825 James WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Sep 1825 Henry County Wills, Volume 2 Richard WRIGHT was appointed Executor to the will of James STEM. Aug 1 1830 Swift School had an account against Johnson WRIGHT. Abut 1834 Will Book C, Page 138 Inventory of the estate of James WRIGHT, deceased Includes an account on John WRIGHT $4.00. Mar 27 1834 G. S. WRIGHT, Administrator Will Book C, Page 140 Allowance of Widow of James WRIGHT, deceased George WRIGHT, Edmund WRIGHT, William P. WRIGHT and Hansel WRIGHT had notes with an estate. Dec 23 1833 John WRIGHT owed a note with an estate. Jun 26 1834 James WRIGHT and T. WRIGHT owed notes to an estate. Sep 26 1835 Henry County Wills, Volume 3 J. W. WRIGHT owed a note to an estate. About 1835 Richard WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate. Dec 28 1835 James C. WRIGHT owed a note to an estate. Dec 26 1835 Thornton WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Oct 3 1836 John WRIGHT had a "Bad or Uncollected Account" at an estate. Oct 3 1836 William WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Feb 6 1837 William WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Oct 25 1836 William WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Feb 6 1837 Newton E. WRIGHT hired a negro, BEN for $100.00 from an estate. Jun 5 1837 William WRIGHT is Administrator for the Estate of Allen PERRY. Nov 6 1837 Richard WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Nov 6 1837 Will Book D, Page 293 Settlement with Administrator of the Estate of James WRIGHT, deceased Paid out $388.71 1/2. Mar 3 1837 George S. WRIGHT, Administrator Will Book D, Page 141 Report of William WRIGHT, Guardian for minor heirs. (not named) Oct 2 1837 Henry County Wills, Volume 4 T. F. WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. About 1839 Richard WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Dec 9 1840 Richard WRIGHT and William WRIGHT are Commissioners. Nov 12 1840 William WRIGHT was paid out of the estate of Elijah RENSHAW. Jan 12 1841 Will Book E, Page 169 Sale of the Estate of Tabitha WRIGHT, deceased Total received $156.15. Feb 1 1841 Thomas DOAD, Administrator Henry County Wills, Volume 5 J. WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. About 1830 (pages out of order) Henry County Wills, Volume 6 W. WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Mar 4 1844 W. WRIGHT and R. WRIGHT owed notes to an estate. May 5 1845 William WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. May 5 1845 Isaac WRIGHT, William WRIGHT and Nathan WRIGHT were buyers at an estate sale. Jun 2 1845 William WRIGHT is a Commissioner. Jun 2 1845 Will Book F, Page 263 Will of Elizabeth PARMENTER, deceased In the name of God, Amen. I. Elizabeth PARMENTER of the county of Henry and the state of Tennessee, considering the uncertainty of this life, and the soundness of this memory, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say, first, I give and bequeath unto my beloved son John STONE, one dollar. I also give and bequeath unto the heirs of my deceased daughter Nancy WILLIAMS, one dollar. I also give and bequeath to my granddaughter Sualda Elen STONE, two bed quilts, one sheet and counterpain. I also give and bequeath to the heirs of my deceased daughter Elumey WRIGHT, one dollar. I also give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Betsey Ann WILLIAMS, one dollar. I also five and bequeath to my beloved daughter Cloe Jane COATS, one dollars. And lastly, as to all the rest, residue and remainder of my personal estate, goods and chattels, of what kind and nature so ever, I give and bequeath the same to my beloved son William STONE, whom I hereby appoint my sole Executor of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness hereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11th day of November 1844. Test: James LEEPER Richard S. DOBBINS James C. LEEPER Elizabeth (X) PARMENTER Henry County Wills, Volume 7 Isaac WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Oct 25 1845 Henry WRIGHT owed a note to an estate. About 1846 James WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. About 1846 Isaac WRIGHT was a buyer at an estate sale. Oct 6 1846 Will Book G, Page 146 Will of Richard WRIGHT, deceased I, Richard WRIGHT, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and publish this as my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. 1st, I direct that my funeral and burial expenses, and all my debts, be paid as soon after my death as possible, out of any moneys that I may die possessed of, or may first come into the hands of Executors. 2nd, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary SHUFFIELD, four Negroes, to wit, CATE, WILLIAM, ADAM, CAROLINE, and EAVE, and their increase, if any; and the plantation I now live on, or so much thereof as may be a good and sufficient support for her and all hers; the plantation to be made the charge of my son William, for her benefit. And as touching my household and kitchen furniture, I desire that it shall be equally divided between William and Mary at their own discretion; and all the perishable property that I have or may have at my death, to be equally divided between them at their own discretion, or if they should think best to sell any part thereof, the proceeds thereof, shall be equally divided between them. And further more, if in case Mary should marry, all this property shall be hers during her natural life; and if she should have an heir or heirs of her own body, at her death, all the property and its increase or effects, shall be equally proportioned between her heir or heirs as the case may be. And my son's then living heirs, agreeable to the number of them, shall have the care and control of his children's portion. And if it so happens that Mary dies without an heir or heirs, all this property, with its increase, proceeds, shall go to the heirs of William WRIGHT, my son, equally. 3rd, I give and bequeath to my son William WRIGHT, seven Negro slaves for life, to wit, MARIAH, MILLY, ORANGE, SARAH JANE, CHARITY, AMY, and PATIENCE, them all their increase, to him and his heirs forever; and the hundred acres of land where O. PITTS lives, with all its improvements and appurtenances, to him and to hold forever. Lastly, I do hereby nominate my son William, my Executor. In witness whereof, I do hereby to this will set my hand and seal this 9th day of August 1841. Test: Stephen VANCLEAVE Isaac P. BULLOCK Richard WRIGHT Will was sworn to in open court on the 2nd day of November 1846. C. FRAZIER This end the listings for WRIGHT in Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7.