Just a place to look... but, there is a John C. Hale, aged 3 living in Paperville area of Sullivan County (I think this is kind of between Bristol and Holston Valley but it's been years since I lived there). It appears that John C. Hale is son of Henry (b. 1812) and Lydia. Other siblings include Lorena, William H. and Margaret. It appears Henry's name may have been William Henry Hale because it looks like this same family can be found in 1850 -- this time with his being known as William. Don't know if this is your family or not, but it gives you something to go on ...Gary