I have been reading this list for some time in hopes of discovering more about my son-in-law's ancestors. They do not seem to be related to anyone mentioned. So here is what I have about the above. Can anyone fill in any of the many blanks. R.C. Gardner (1816-1879) of Robertson Co, TN m. Lucy Copeland (1829-1878) >From TN Marriages: "Richard C. Gardner to Lucy C. Copeland issued 7 Feb 1849 bondsman: S. N. Kennedy m by L.C. Bryan, MG 8 Feb 1848 (sic) in Montgomery Co." Her parents were Fayette Copeland (originally from CT, he moved to TN, and then left for TX where he died in 1837) and his wife Sarah Bryan or Byant. One of those genealogy angels on the web gave me great information about Fayette and his line -- though I am still not sure why he abandoned/left his family in TN to go to Texas. However, I have nothing about Sarah except that she was living with R.C. and Lucy and moved to Nashville. It would seem from census information that she did not marry a second time. If anyone has any suggestions about the Bryans or if they also have someone who went to Texas in the 1830s perhaps we can share. Thanks, Myrna Hewitt