Posted on: Union Co. Tn Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Union/848 Surname: Dyer, Hill, Vandergriff ------------------------- I searched for these folk in the Union Co census, but did not find anything. Checked Grainger Co 1870 and find Ephratus 26, Elmira M. 23, Sarah S. 9, Palistine 8, Cora 5, Dick 4, Duck l and Martha 3 months. In 1880 Grainger Co I find E. E. 37, E. M. 36, Sarah L. 18, Booker 13, Wisence 12, Cora 8, Ona 7, Netty 5, Bogg 3, and Narcissa 7 months. Palestine 17 is living nearby as md to a Nathaniel Popejoy 33. In the 1870 census Nathaniel 23 is living with a Phebe 19. In the 1860 census Nathaniel 13 in home of Edward 36 and Mary A. 39 Popejoy. In all three census records, there are Popejoys and Vandergriffs living nearby. There are several articles on Dyers in the Grainger Co TN and Its People 1796 -1998, but most deal with the Dyers who left Grainger Co. I believe you have posted this before. I hope this is the family you are looking for. Let me know if I can be of further help.