A look backward into history....Happy Independence Day! THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Few Americans are aware of the tremendous sacrifices made by the brave and selfless men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Have you ever wondered what happened to those men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by British as traitors and were tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked or burned. Two lost their sons in the Revolutionary army. Another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or the hardships of war. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants. Nine were farmers and large plantation owners-men of means and well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence, knowing full well the penalty would be death if they were captured. They signed and pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by British navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts and died in rags. Thomas McKean was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in Congress without pay and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers or both looted the properties of Ellery, Clymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Hetward, Rutledge and Middleton. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, after which she died within a few months. At the Battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. The owner quickly urged General Washington to open fire on the dwelling. The home was destroyed. Nelson died a bankrupt man. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and grist mill were laid waste. For more than a year, he lived in the forests and in caves, returning home after the war to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later, he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Morris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians; they were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. They pledged: "For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of the Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."

Does anyone have books or other sources for Henry County between 1832 and 1856? I'm looking for any mention of William B. BINYON who lived there during these years. His name has been spelled several different ways: Bingham, Bunion, Bynion, and Benyon/Bunyon. He was born 1818 and moved to Henry County in 1832 at the age of 14. Married to Lydia J. Turner 1843 Gibson County. Was in some court minutes listed as Bynion in 1844-5. Please help if you can. I haven't had much luck at the library or LDS. Desperately seeking, Angela

Because of our interest in the Danville Crossing counties of Tennessee and the willingness of the counties to help us and share in their research, I am requesting that you support these counties. Even though I have no personal interest most of these counties, I do have an interest in that the Societies prosper and grow... in tandem with us ... therefore I intend to join and try to contribute what I can. Hopefully you will too. Below is the information on joining Henry County. I will post the others regularly. Cher >We welcome all---no requirements except desire >to join. $15.00 per member or $25.00 for family >We send out a quarterly newsletter. There are >volunteers who will do limited research free. >Make ck to Henry Co. Genealogical Society >mail >Jamie B. Weatherly, Treasurer >416 Whitehall Circle >Paris, TN 38242 >

Hi all, I should have asked people to email me privately, which most did, regarding my question about scanners. Another list owner nicely reminded me how easy it is to get off topic on lists (so true! iI've seen it happen many times). So I thank everyone who has written with their input and any more can be sent to me directly rather than thru the list. Thanks and sorry if I ruffled any feathers :) Bonnie

In answer to the lady that was looking for a motel in Murray, I don't have a motel for her but there is a very nice small restaurant (I think all no smoking) that is just down highway 641(the main street that passes the college) about 3-6 blocks south of the college. The food is great and the desserts are excellent. The prices aren't bad either for a college town. It has a cute name but I just can't remember it. It is on your left if you are going south on 641. I don't live in that area so maybe someone will know what restaurant I am talking about and can give you the name. Pat Lemonds

I am interested in joining the Henry Co. genealogical society. What are the requirments and fee's? I will be coming to Paris in a couple of weeks to try to find my g-g-g-grand fathers cematary, which "was" a few miles out of Paris, some of the extractions have been posted on the net, but i want to see them myself. jmcmilli@gfn.org ==Mc =3D=3DMc

According to the book "The Billingsleys in America," William B. BINYON was born in IL and not TN as the census show. His son Paschal and daughter Harriet Binyon furnished the information on the family. William was born 1818 in unknown Co. IL. He moved to TN when 14. He resided in Henry Co., TN to 1856 then moved to Anderson Co., TX. I have found no other proof of his being in Henry County except this book. I can't understand why he is not on the 1850 Henry County census. By that time he had James Richard, born 1845, Paschal Brazelton b. 1847 Paris, TN, and William Jasper b. 1849. The book said they resided there until 1856. Miriam was b. 1852, Elizabeth was born 1854. The last two children were born in Texas. Bernetta Viola b. 10/28/1859 and Benton Lee born 1862 Anderson County Texas. This just makes no sense that I can find no census for them in 1850, no birth records for the children born there, or any record of any kind. I do have proof of the marriage of William B. Binyon to Lydia J. Turner in Gibson Co. TN. in 1843. And he witnessed something in 1844 in Gibson Co, TX for Lydia's father. Can someone give me some ideas? Or should I take the book, which 2 of the children furnished information for, as my proof? Help Angela

I am researching the following names: Abel (AR, MS, AL, SC) Allen (TN) Bentley (TN) Blakely (OK, MO, NV, KS) Cannon (KY, IL) Carter (TN, VA, AR) Cassity (KY, VA) Cross (IL, VA) Crouch (VA, TN, KY, AR, GA, KS) Cutchin (VA) Daughtrey (VA) Ellis (TN) Farrar (VA) Gates (AL) Gilbreath (AR) Hall (AL, TN, VA) Hull (MO, IL) Jeffers (AR) Jessup (KY) Johns (MO, IL) Lurry (TN) Manley (MO) Perrin (VA) Radford (VA) Rawls (VA) Sampson (VA) Stephens (IL, AR) Temple (VA) Yeates (OH, VA, TN) Any information on any of these names would be appreciated. I would also like to share the information that I have with anyone that would like it. Pamela Parish sobervol@aol.com

Would someone that has the McEvoy Funeral Home book be willing to do a lookup for me? I would appreciate it and there is no hurry. I have been working on the Henry Co. line for 20 years with no luck so I am in no big rush. You can email me directly at sobervol@aol.com. Thanks Pamela

It sounds like the reunion was a wonderful success-- I'm jealous that we couldn't attend. With all the information there-- did anyone run across or have the family: Wiley E. Jones b. 1804 Tenn & Elizabeth H. Butterworth b. 1805 m. 1827 Sumner Co., Tenn. They are listed in the 1850 Henry Co. census. We are desperately trying to find Wiley E.'s parents--to no avail. Thanks for any help you might can give. Karli Dye

I would highly recommend the Best Western in Paris. Good rooms, reasonable prices and they have adjoining rooms, as well, with a continental breakfast. And you're just 30 min from the KY line. Hugs, Virginia -----Original Message----- From: ace1125 <ace1125@ne.infi.net> To: TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <TNHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, July 02, 1999 6:41 PM Subject: [TNHENRY-L] Paris landing.. >This lady has asked me for some general info..I cant help her.. Hope one of >you can. >Cher >-----Original Message----- >From: AHoskinsbr@aol.com <AHoskinsbr@aol.com> >To: ace1125@ne.infi.net <ace1125@ne.infi.net> >Date: Friday, July 02, 1999 4:57 PM >Subject: Re: [TNHENRY-L] Paris Landing info.. > > >>Hi Cher: >> >>I have seen your posting on Paris Landing Lodge and thought you might be in >>the area and would be able to help me with a recommendation. My Mom, >sister, >>husband, two year old and I are going to be heading back to Mom's hometown >of >>Murray KY for a few days in August. It has been so long since Mom's been >in >>the area that she has no idea where to stay. Any recommendations? We were >>hoping to find someplace with connecting rooms so we can stay up after the >>little one goes to bed. We were going to try and get to Paris (Mom >remembers >>it as only 1/2 hour away from Murray?) as well. >> >>Thanks in advance -- >> >>Ann Hoskins-Brown >>Philadelphia, PA >> >

Pat (and others), This book sounds quite interesting and informative. Your offer to do lookups is generous. May I suggest/request that others who may have also purchased this book do lookups, too. It would spread the burden from falling all on one or two people. I for one would happily pay any copy and mail charges if something pertinent be found. Just my thoughts. Thanks :) Bonnie CARUTHERS/DANCY/PORTER/BURGESS/HAGLER/BENESCH/DRAPER NY/MO/MS/TN/CO/IN > > Hi Laura, > > I find the book very helpful. In most places it lists spouses, parents > and sometimes siblings. It even has the address of their residence in > most cases. It also lists the person who gave the information on the > deceased. The cost of the book is $65.00. It covers 1901-1991 which > actually means many of those listed were born in the 1800's. The maiden > name for spouses has been most helpful. > > Please don't ask me to do look-ups right now. We came home early from > the meeting in Paris because of a death in the family. Give me a few > weeks and then I will be able to find some time to help those of you who > are searching. > > Mrs. Looney was kind enought to sign and date my book. > > McEvoy Funeral Home's address is: 507 Washington Street W, Paris, TN. > > Pat Lemonds > > _

This lady has asked me for some general info..I cant help her.. Hope one of you can. Cher -----Original Message----- From: AHoskinsbr@aol.com <AHoskinsbr@aol.com> To: ace1125@ne.infi.net <ace1125@ne.infi.net> Date: Friday, July 02, 1999 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY-L] Paris Landing info.. >Hi Cher: > >I have seen your posting on Paris Landing Lodge and thought you might be in >the area and would be able to help me with a recommendation. My Mom, sister, >husband, two year old and I are going to be heading back to Mom's hometown of >Murray KY for a few days in August. It has been so long since Mom's been in >the area that she has no idea where to stay. Any recommendations? We were >hoping to find someplace with connecting rooms so we can stay up after the >little one goes to bed. We were going to try and get to Paris (Mom remembers >it as only 1/2 hour away from Murray?) as well. > >Thanks in advance -- > >Ann Hoskins-Brown >Philadelphia, PA >

If you descend from Henry county families you will love this book. I have set up many nights with this book. Every obit links you with yet another name and you just want to keep going. Joy Pat and John wrote: > Hi Laura, > > I find the book very helpful. In most places it lists spouses, parents > and sometimes siblings. It even has the address of their residence in > most cases. It also lists the person who gave the information on the > deceased. The cost of the book is $65.00. It covers 1901-1991 which > actually means many of those listed were born in the 1800's. The maiden > name for spouses has been most helpful. > > Please don't ask me to do look-ups right now. We came home early from > the meeting in Paris because of a death in the family. Give me a few > weeks and then I will be able to find some time to help those of you who > are searching. > > Mrs. Looney was kind enought to sign and date my book. > > McEvoy Funeral Home's address is: 507 Washington Street W, Paris, TN. > > Pat Lemonds

Hi Laura, I find the book very helpful. In most places it lists spouses, parents and sometimes siblings. It even has the address of their residence in most cases. It also lists the person who gave the information on the deceased. The cost of the book is $65.00. It covers 1901-1991 which actually means many of those listed were born in the 1800's. The maiden name for spouses has been most helpful. Please don't ask me to do look-ups right now. We came home early from the meeting in Paris because of a death in the family. Give me a few weeks and then I will be able to find some time to help those of you who are searching. Mrs. Looney was kind enought to sign and date my book. McEvoy Funeral Home's address is: 507 Washington Street W, Paris, TN. Pat Lemonds

I have Mary Elizabeth's husband as Dr. R.A. Grainger. My interest is in the Cooper line so I have never researched the Grainger line. Do you have anything On Martha (Mattie) H. Blanton? Do not have her parents. Joy Pat and John wrote: > Hi all, > > After attending the genealogy reunion and purchasing the great book from > McEvoy Funeral Home, I have found new connections to my husband's > family. Can someone tell me the husband of Mary Elizabeth Cooper? > He was a Grainger. Her father was James P. Cooper and her mother was > Martha Blanton. Is anyone doing research on the Grainger line? > > Thanks, > > Pat Lemonds

Hi fellow listers, It's time for me to invest in a scanner and upgrade my printer (from a Canon BJC 250). I figured I would turn to you since I would be using it for the same purpose...scanning photos (some old and yellowed - or worse!), documentation, etc. Any thoughts or opinions? One I might buy and the ones I might NOT buy? Thanks for any input. Bonnie J. Caruthers

Searching for CRASS family researchers. Please e-mail me directly at: PENNYPEACE@prodigy.net

Pat, I was not able to attend the reunion. However, I have a great many relatives that knew their last stop at McEvoy Funeral Home. I'm curious -- what book did you buy from them? what information does it contain? how is it useful to you in your genealogy research? how would I obtain a copy? Thanks! Laura Darr Pat and John wrote: > Hi all, > > After attending the genealogy reunion and purchasing the great book from > McEvoy Funeral Home, I have found new connections to my husband's > family. Can someone tell me the husband of Mary Elizabeth Cooper? > He was a Grainger. Her father was James P. Cooper and her mother was > Martha Blanton. Is anyone doing research on the Grainger line? > > Thanks, > > Pat Lemonds

Sam do you or anyone else out there know much about dating photographs? This lady was at the Homecoming trying to get help... and she had no luck... If you know how to help her ....please give her an email at the below addy, Cher Would someone on the list be an expert on dating photographs or know of someone who is? I have two generations of photos for sure and need to know which are the older photographs. Help?? Thanks Madelon -----Original Message----- From: gildent <gildent@email.msn.com>