This information came from The Marion Co. Cemetery Book. This is part of an article from the Sequachee Valley News dated Jan. 29, 1931. There is a movement under foot to name the new road to Palmer from Whitwell the "Shropshire" Road, after John Shropshire of England, who was the pioneer of this secton years before the place was located at Whitwell by an English Company. John Shropshire was born May 18, 1767 and died June 16, 1846. His wife, Mary J. Shropshire was born Nov. 29, 1778 and died Nov. 31, 1847. He was a smith and had ashop near his home. He was a justice of the peace and trials of culprits were often held in his shop. I happen to run across this while researching cemeteries. Delbert Ladd

Zowie, Delbert! This is great information you have handed me on a silver platter. Thank you so much. Yes...this is my husband's direct ancestor. Does anyone know if they did rename that road to Shropshire Rd.? Thank you, Delbert. Sharon Young Jebavy <>< ShaLamont@wideopenwest.com