Donna Thanks for the info on Bruce. I'll ad to my file. Happy Holidays Brenda

Brenda.....Eliza Poyner was probably the mother of Mrs. Harriet Garner. Harriet's maiden name was Poyner.....God bless you and yours Donna Hayes King

Williamson County, TN Marriages 1851 - 1879 Gardner, David B. m. Harriet A. E. Poyner on 12 June 1856 by; S. Brewer, MG.....Bondsman: John H. Thomas God bless you and yours, Donna Hayes King

Hi Brenda...Sorry I don't have access to the 1870 census, so I can't help there, but I found the following listed in the Williamson Co., Early Obituaries, and I thought it was very interesting. It may not be your Bruce connection, but is a Bruce nevertheless.....God bless you and yours, Donna Hayes King Joseph Bruce, died 8 July 1852 at the poor establishmehnt in Williamson County. He was said to be 108 years old. He was taken to the poor house after the great sleet last winter. He was going through the courtry as a sort of peddlar. He said he was from Canada where he had several children and owned a tract of land. (The Weekly Review 7-23-1852)

Sorry Judy, I don't know...maybe someone else can help you with this. God bless you and yours...Donna Hayes King

Sorry, no listings for Solomon Barnes in Early Obits, but have the following info on pos. his son from the "Death Records" book..... John Barnes, #369...age 74 yrs....born Williamson Co.,TN...died: 23 Sept.1915, buried Pasquo Christian Church. Father: Sol Barnes. white male, widower. Information from James C. Ensey, Bellvue,TN. You probably have the following marriages, but just in case you don't..... Solomon M. Barnes m. Edney Haithcock 13 March 1839 by: Thomas L. Douglas.....bondsman: Samuel P. Allen Solomon M. Barnes m. Lurana Heathcock 19 June 1842 by: John Z. Wren, JP....bondsman: Joel Wren .....God bless you and yours.....Donna Hayes King

Sorry, there was no entry for either Lewis or Matilda Jones in the Early Obit. book. God bless you and yours, Donna Hayes King

book "Goodspeed Histories...Williamson Co.,TN...pg.971... Campbell, Andrew b: Donegal, Ireland 1818 Father: William Campbell born: Ireland - died: 1839 Mother: Margaret Stewart of England and Ireland Brothers: John, James, Patrick & William S. Campbell book: "Early Obituaries of Williamson Co.,TN" (by:Louise Gillespie Lynch 1977) Campbell, Mary...died: Wed., Infant daughter of William P. Campbell (Western Weekly Review 2-1-1833) Campbell, Mrs. Frances Ann...died: 23 March 1838, age 23 yrs., wife of David Campbell, Esq. (Western Weekly Review 3-30-1838) Campbell, Miss Jane A....Died: 4 April 1839 at the residence of John Marshall, Esq. Age about 18 yrs. (WWR) Campbell, Caroline Rutledge...died: 20 Dec. 1852, daughter of William P. & Sarah A. Campbell. Age about 17 yrs. (The Weekly Review 12-24-1852) Campbell, John Andrew..died 29 July 1852, infant son of William S. & Margaret McN. Campbell (TAP 8-5-1852)...2nd and youngest child, age about 15 mos. (The Weekly Review 8-6-1852) Campbell, Joseph...died. Sat. Morning 9 Sept. 1854, at residence of his brother, David Campbell, Es . Age about 56 yrs. (WWR 9-15-1854)...Tribute of Respect Hiram Lodge #7 on 22 Sept. 1854 Campbell, Sallie Winder...died Tuesday last in Franklin. Infant daughter of Patrick and Louise W. Campbell. Age 7 mos. (The Review & Journal 4-20-1876) Campbell, John...born Cumberland Co.,NC on 6 May 1805. Moved when quite young to TN. Died at his residence on 26 July 1875. Mason. Tribute of Respect, Hall Hiram Lodge #7, F.A.& M. (TR&J 8-5-1875) Campbell, Col. William S., died a few days ago. President of the 1st National Bank at Franklin. Old and prominent. (Columbia Herald & Mail 7-18-1878) Campbell, John W., died 29 Nov. 1899 (born 7 Jan.1881), son of Daniel and Margaret Campbell (only child). Buried at Hulme Cemetery, Hillsboro Pk. (Williamson County News 12-7-1899) .....God bless you.....Donna Hayes King

Well Mrs. Carrigan--- it was my gggrandfather? That started and operated this sawmill, William Bond. L will have to do a little looking for the facts. The South need not rise again, For in Spirit and in Truth it has never really fallen. May all our causes be so noble, and our defense of them as courageous, For in this alone lies the preservation of our precious Dixie!!! 1 Mike Bond #854 Captain Todd Carter Franklin Tennessee

I am seeking information on the old sawmill in the Boston or Leiper's Fork area. Does anyone have any information about it? It was in operation around the turn of the century (1890s to 1900). I would like to know the name of it and who owned it. I believe one of my ancestors worked there. Any help always appreciated. Doris A. Carrigan [email protected]

Dear List.....I am sorry I was unable to contact you sooner. My hard drive went zonkers on the 9th of Nov. and today (Nov.30), it finally returned from the shop. My computer is only 9 months old, but lightening knows no age boundaries! I am very happy to see other helpers on the list. I along with everyone else, thank you all. I will try to help those of you who asked asap. God bless you all.... Donna Hayes King

PLEASE READ UPDATE NOTE AT BOTTOM: I know, there has to be a zillion John HOWARD families...... I consider myself a pretty good researcher (35+ years), I consider the 2 professional researchers good so why can't we find my family????? Here is my problem..... My Daddy, Paul R. HOWARD b 1906 in Lafayette Co, Ms to Edward Paul HOWARD b 1872 Tn and Molly Narcissa RUBY b 1872 Lafayette Co, Ms E. P. (as he was called or Ed) was the ? only child of John HOWARD and Mary/Margaret ?CURLEE? , this couple was suppose to have died in 1878/79 in Shelby County, Tn. during the Yellow Fever Epic... John HOWARD was from "MIDDLE TN"....that is all my Pappy HOWARD (Edward Paul) ever said..... The only thing that I have proven in all these years is this..... John had a brother named William (Will)(I have a picture of him) HOWARD that married Amelia HUNGERFORD 1858 in Shelby County, Tn. They lived in and around the surrounding counties of Shelby, Tipton, Haywood, etc..... I do know there were more brothers and sisters ..... When Pappy HOWARD's mother & daddy died he went to live with his Granddaddy HOWARD in "MIDDLE TN"....he talked about an Aunt Maggie also.... His grandfather died when he was around 12/13 years old....this should be in the area of 1880-1888 give or take..... at that time he "struck out on his own".....his words..... There was mention that his grandfather went to La before the Civil War but lost everything during the war and came back to "MIDDLE TN"..... I don't even know a name for his grandfather..... My Daddy remembers that he heard the name of DORKAS and thinks that was his grandmother's maiden name (wife of unknown grandfather of Edward Paul).... My Daddy died in 1992 still wondering about his family..... I want to know about my family.....I welcome all help.....happy to share what I have......Paula Howard THOMPSON..... UPDATE:......You know someone has written to me suggesting that instead of "MIDDLE TN" it could have been Middleton or some town with a similar name......such as Middleburg, Middle Fork, Middle Settlement, Middleton, Midland or some name like this......now why have I never thought of that......pj

I have Middle Tenn 1830 Census. Loads of Kelly 25 to be exact. What Kelly are you looking for? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]>; Helen Pate Ross <[email protected]> Date: Monday, November 27, 2000 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [TNWILLIA] McCracken lookup Do you happen to have the 1830 census? If so, would you have any Kelly/Kelley listed? Thanks! Edna in Kansas

I know, there has to be a zillion John HOWARD families...... I consider myself a pretty good researcher (35+ years), I consider the 2 professional researchers good so why can't we find my family????? Here is my problem..... My Daddy, Paul R. HOWARD b 1906 in Lafayette Co, Ms to Edward Paul HOWARD b 1872 Tn and Molly Narcissa RUBY b 1872 Lafayette Co, Ms E. P. (as he was called or Ed) was the ? only child of John HOWARD and Mary/Margaret ?CURLEE? , this couple was suppose to have died in 1878/79 in Shelby County, Tn. during the Yellow Fever Epic... John HOWARD was from "MIDDLE TN"....that is all my Pappy HOWARD (Edward Paul) ever said..... The only thing that I have proven in all these years is this..... John had a brother named William (Will)(I have a picture of him) HOWARD that married Amelia HUNGERFORD 1858 in Shelby County, Tn. They lived in and around the surrounding counties of Shelby, Tipton, Haywood, etc..... I do know there were more brothers and sisters ..... When Pappy HOWARD's mother & daddy died he went to live with his Granddaddy HOWARD in "MIDDLE TN"....he talked about an Aunt Maggie also.... His grandfather died when he was around 12/13 years old....this should be in the area of 1880-1888 give or take..... at that time he "struck out on his own".....his words..... There was mention that his grandfather went to La before the Civil War but lost everything during the war and came back to "MIDDLE TN"..... I don't even know a name for his grandfather..... My Daddy remembers that he heard the name of DORKAS and thinks that was his grandmother's maiden name (wife of unknown grandfather of Edward Paul).... My Daddy died in 1992 still wondering about his family..... I want to know about my family.....I welcome all help.....happy to share what I have......Paula Howard THOMPSON.....

Forgot I also had 1830 Williamson Co TN McCrackin, Thomas 02322001-210001 Sorry I don't have 1820 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, November 27, 2000 12:34 PM Subject: [TNWILLIA] McCracken lookup >I am seeking info in the early obits on an unknown McCracken. I am trying to >determine the parents of James McCracken, born abt. 1820 in Williamson Co. He >married Mary Ann Campbell (dau. of Edward Campbell) in Henry Co. in 1840 and >had two children, Neal and Edward Lytle McCracken prior to moving to Pope Co. >Arkansas in 1843. Any help appreciated. > > >==== TNWILLIA Mailing List ==== >PLEASE NOTE: This list is for queries and replies, comments, requests >for help, and other genealogical related information that is of interest >to researchers of Williamson County, Tennessee. If you have questions >or comments let me know. Noel Matthews - [email protected] - >keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: >http://www.noelm.com/williamson/index.html >

In 1840 their was only one McCraklin in Williamson Co TN William McCraklin 000001 - 10101 he would have been 30 - 40 probably won't help you at all. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, November 27, 2000 12:34 PM Subject: [TNWILLIA] McCracken lookup >I am seeking info in the early obits on an unknown McCracken. I am trying to >determine the parents of James McCracken, born abt. 1820 in Williamson Co. He >married Mary Ann Campbell (dau. of Edward Campbell) in Henry Co. in 1840 and >had two children, Neal and Edward Lytle McCracken prior to moving to Pope Co. >Arkansas in 1843. Any help appreciated. > > >==== TNWILLIA Mailing List ==== >PLEASE NOTE: This list is for queries and replies, comments, requests >for help, and other genealogical related information that is of interest >to researchers of Williamson County, Tennessee. If you have questions >or comments let me know. Noel Matthews - [email protected] - >keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: >http://www.noelm.com/williamson/index.html >

I may be way off base here but have you looked at the McMackin family in middle Tennessee? I often find McMackin spelled McCracken and that family intermarried with the Campbells until it is a wonder we are not all addled. McMackin is supposedly a derivation of McMahon. The further it goes the more confusing it all becomes! > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Monday, November 27, 2000 1:34 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [TNWILLIA] McCracken lookup > > > I am seeking info in the early obits on an unknown McCracken. I > am trying to > determine the parents of James McCracken, born abt. 1820 in > Williamson Co. He > married Mary Ann Campbell (dau. of Edward Campbell) in Henry Co. > in 1840 and > had two children, Neal and Edward Lytle McCracken prior to moving > to Pope Co. > Arkansas in 1843. Any help appreciated. > > > ==== TNWILLIA Mailing List ==== > PLEASE NOTE: This list is for queries and replies, comments, requests > for help, and other genealogical related information that is of interest > to researchers of Williamson County, Tennessee. If you have questions > or comments let me know. Noel Matthews - [email protected] - > keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: > http://www.noelm.com/williamson/index.html >

I am seeking info in the early obits on an unknown McCracken. I am trying to determine the parents of James McCracken, born abt. 1820 in Williamson Co. He married Mary Ann Campbell (dau. of Edward Campbell) in Henry Co. in 1840 and had two children, Neal and Edward Lytle McCracken prior to moving to Pope Co. Arkansas in 1843. Any help appreciated.

Do you happen to have the 1830 census? If so, would you have any Kelly/Kelley listed? Thanks! Edna in Kansas

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the wonder researchers that take the time to help all of us. I couldn't believe how quick you are to go out of your way for perfect strangers. You truly are wonderful people and are greatly appreciated for your dedication to genealogy. THANK YOU!!! Brenda Knight