This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Friday, 12 August 2005: Ruth FINN Sumner Age 80 October 17, 2005 Age 80, of Portland, born on October 17, 1924, passed away of an extended illness on August 10, 2005 at Tennessee Christian Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Eddie Mae Cook; sister, Mable Jones, and son, Rick Finn. She is survived by her husband, Pete Finn of Portland; one daughter, Wanna (Mike) Foster of Smithville; two sons, Bill (Sandra) Finn of Nashville, and Hank (Kim) Finn of Montgomery, AL. Mrs. Finn is also survived by her grandchildren, Joey Agee, Shane Agee, Andy Finn, Jeff Hinton, Laurie Cline, Kelli Foster, Lee Foster, Will Finn, and Jake Finn; great-grandchildren, Lyndsay and Will Agee, Morgan, Bennett, and Kennedy Agee, Taylor and Sydney Hinton, Caleb and Noah Cline. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Clayton Hall and Bro. Gary Perdue officiating. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. till 9 p.m. on Friday. WILKINSON & WISEMAN (615) 325-4191.

Regarding " I have a list of almost 200 militiamen of Sumner County circa 1790-1796. Its listed under SouthwestTerritoriy. If anyone is interested PLEASE let me know." It's only 200...Could you possibly just transcribe the list and post it here? Please. I have numerous names at that time I am interested in. Thanks so much.

Can you please tell me what Parkers and Jacksons are listed? Thank you! Darla Jackson Wilson -----Original Message----- From: b.f. parker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 5:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TNSUMNER] sumner county pre-state hood I have a list of almost 200 militiamen of Sumner County circa 1790-1796. Its listed under SouthwestTerritoriy. If anyone is interested PLEASE let me know. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2814.3 Message Board Post: Go to the Smith County site, click on Cemeteries North of the Cumberland River. Lane

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2814.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for this information. I have added this info to my files and favorites for future use. Peggy

I have a list of almost 200 militiamen of Sumner County circa 1790-1796. Its listed under SouthwestTerritoriy. If anyone is interested PLEASE let me know. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2814.2 Message Board Post: You can obtain a copy of his Death Certificate for only $4 by ordering from the following service found at: www.tndeathcertificates.com You can also request a lookup, to see if he had an Obit in the Sumner Co. newspaper, from the genealogy room at the Portland Library. They can be found at: www.portlandtn.com/library.htm Click on "The Bailey Room and Genealogical Lookups" Both of these services are terrific, low cost, research tools.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: west Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2814.1 Message Board Post: Peggy, I took a shot and checked the Sumner County, TN genealogy web site and found his parents and apossible brother mentioned. Brother Merlin A West Died in Sumner Cty, Jan. 15, 1942 you can go to: http://search.freefind.com/find.html?id=62017724&pageid=r&mode=All&n=08query=west or go to sumner county tennessee genealogy web site and type in west, return and it is the 4th item that comes up. I hope this helps some. Good luck hunting. Margie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2814 Message Board Post: I need a copy of the proof of the death date of Seldon Lee West, son of Jesse and Sara Hudleston West, who died 19 May 1939. Can someone find him listed in a survey or is there a death certificate available in a library? Or does anyone know where he is buried and willing to make a photo of his gravestone for me? Thanks for any leads. Peggy

Mary Ann Wray was married to James H. Clark, not James Richard Clark(J. R.) Sorry, Linda __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HiB.2ACI/2813 Message Board Post: I will do lookups for Sumner Co. TN. Kristi Moffitt [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2810.1 Message Board Post: In Sistler's Index to Early Tenn. Wills and Administrations 1779-1861, I do not see any JORDAN listings for Sumner Co., but there are a couple in Robertson Co. JORDAN Susannah 1847 Nancy 1831 I hope this helps somehow, if you need copies of these documents, just let me know at [email protected] Kristi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HiB.2ACI/2808.1 Message Board Post: I am not related to the Darnell's that I know of but here are the listings in Sistler's Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861 (name, date, county) DARNELL Benjamin 1815 Montgomery Celia 1852 Henry Celia 1854 Henry Cornelius 1835 Lincoln Davis 1854 Warren Elizabeth 1854 Sumner James 1860 Obion T.L. 1853 Henry Thomas P. 1853 Obion Also DARNALL Nicholas 1810 Robertson Nicholas 1824 Henry DARNALD Morgan 1840 Weakley DARNAL Jarrett 1826 Sumner DARNOLD Elizabeth 1838 Madison Nicholas Sr. 1830 Henry Hope this helps. If you need copies of any of these documents, just let me know at [email protected] Kristi Moffitt

I am looking for a SUSAN A. (KEY ?) b. 1790 VA, d. 1871. She was married to PLEASANT WRAY. She was buried in the CLARK FAMILY CEMETERY, near Hyw 231, near BRANSFORD/BETHPAGE, TN. SUSAN and PLEASANT had a daugther, MARY ANN WRAY, 1825, d. 1878. She too, was buried in the Clark Cemetery. MARY was married to JAMES RICHARD CLARK, B. 1841. I am not completely sure Susan was a Key, but I found the name KEY on some information with her first name. I would appreciate any, however small information, and would be glad to share what I have. Thanks, Linda Clark __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Monday, 8 August 2005: Betty Lou MOSS Sumner Age 70 August 6, 2005 Age 70 of Gallatin, went peacefully to rest in God's arms on August 6, 2005. Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at 11 a.m., from the chapel of Newby Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, August 8th, from 4 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. She is survived by a loving husband of 39 years, Billy F. Moss of Gallatin; son, Kenny Turner and his wife Judy of Mt. Juliet; two beautiful granddaughters, Katie and Shelby Turner; brother, William Birdwell of Gallatin; sisters, Rowena Lassiter of Bethpage, Zelma Howell of Gallatin; nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 2200 Hillsboro Rd., Nashville, TN 37212. NEWBY FUNERAL HOME, 615-452-3370.

This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Saturday, 6 August 2005: Norman Patterson STOVALL Sumner Age 69 August 3, 2005 Age 69 of Gallatin, died Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at Baptist Medical Center. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 12 Noon, from the Gallatin Church of Christ, with Bro. Jason Duncan and Bro. James Harris officiating. Dr. David Stewart will do the eulogy. Mr. Stovall will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m., at Newby Funeral Home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Portland. Active Pallbrarers are Brad Keith, Greg Keith, Robert Jones, Chad Jones, Thomas Arnett, Jeffory Graves, Joel Kittrell, Robert Payne. Honorary Pallbearers Elders of the Gallatin Church of Christ, Dr. David Stewart, Dr. Joe David Cox, Greeters Unit of Al Menah Shrine Temple. He was born in Sumner County, TN on June 2, 1936, son of the late Wallace Patterson (Pat) Stovall. Survived by his wife of 25 years, Cynthia Moore Stovall of Gallatin; mother, Clara Lawler Stovall of Portland; children, Martha Jones and husband Ray of Cross Plains, Alice Keith and husband Lynn of Cross Plains, Bob Stovall of Goodlettsville; step-children, Karen Belote and husband Mike, Kenneth Tatum and wife Christy, Marion Graves and husband Jeffery and Mike Tatum, all of Gallatin; nineteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Gallatin Church of Christ. NEWBY FUNERAL HOME, 615-452-3370.

This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Satuarday, 6 August 2005: Steven Wayne HONEYCUTT Sumner August 2, 2005 Of Portland, TN, born December 22, 1954, passed away August 2, 2005. He passed away at his home in Portland, TN after a long illness. Preceded in death by an only son, Gary Wayne Honeycutt. He is survived by his parents, Nathan and Gladys Honeycutt, Madison, TN; brother and sister-in-law, Nathan and Michele Honeycutt, Cookeville, TN; niece, Christina; nephews, Nathan III (Elizabeth), Matthew (Leah); 1 grandson, Chase Dylan; a lifetime devoted friend, Debra Honeycutt. He graduated with honors from Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville and of the Knights of Columbus. Private family services were held at WOODLAWN-ROESCH-PATTON FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 615-383-4754.

This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Wednesday, 3 August 2005: Roy DELBRIDGE Sumner Age 84 August 1, 2005 Age 84 of Gallatin. Monday, August 1, 2005. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2005 from the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Mr. Delbridge will lie in state at the Church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Sumner Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, Robbie Herod Delbridge of Gallatin; daughters, Jacqulin Delbridge of Gallatin, Peggy Leath and husband Glen of Gallatin; step daugther, Carolyn Rochelle and husband James K. of Hixon, TN; grandchildren, Russ and Mary Grace Leath; step grandchildren, Ken and Will Rochelle; nephew, Ed Delbridge and wife Clara of Murfreesboro. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at NEWBY FUNERAL HOME, (615) 452-3370

This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Wednesday, 3 August 2005: Bobby Brian BROADRICK Sumner Age 18 August 1, 2005 Age 18 of Cottontown, died in a motorcycle accident August 1, 2005. Preceded in death by grandmother, Janice Hester McCor-mack. Survived by parents, Buster & Andrea Broadrick and Sharon & Vince Costa; grandparents, Donnie & Peggy Broadrick; grandfather, Bobby McCor-mack; great-grandfather, Hubert Broad-rick; great-grandmothers, Eula Hester & Mabel Neill & Rebecca Broadrick; brother, Chase Lane Broadrick; sisters, Madilyn Jane Broadrick, Anna & Mary Raney and Alyssa Costa; several aunts & uncles; cousins & friends. Funeral services will be at Grace Park Church Friday, August 5, 2005 at 11 a.m.. Rev. Bob Cook & Rev. Clayton Hall will be officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, 12 to 8 p.m., at Austin & Bell Funeral Home. Family & friends will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be White House High School Auto Mechanics Class. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to White House High School Auto Mechanics Dept., In Memory Bobby Broadrick Rim Foundation. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME, White House, TN 615-672-5000

This obituary appeared in the Nashville Tennessean on Tuesday, 2 August 2005: Lillian Jan LASHER Sumner Age 67 July 31, 2005 Age 67 of Portland. July 31, 2005. Preceded in death by husband, Burt Lasher; parents, Hershel and Frances Hall. Survived by sons, John E. Lasher, Kenny Lasher; daughters, Leslie Lasher, Gigi Flatt, Lea Anne Mora; grandchildren, Mandy Spencer, Beau De Whitt, Kailey and Kasey Ellis, Blair Flatt; great-grandchild, Jaden Spencer; and loving companions, River, Sadie and Mocha. Graveside services 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Hillcrest Cemetery, White House. Father Drury officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, White House, TN (615) 672-3936.