Bettye, Whoever wrote that obviously does not have 'roots' in Williamson Co. They just don't get it. Thanks for your work and... Good Luck Joe

Have by wife's family who are Price's. They married into Jone's around Woodbury area. If you think there is a connection, please get in touch. There was also an article in the Tennessean on Sunday Easter weekend about Price's in Tullahoma, I think. jt

Researching SHORTT/PRICE. My GGrandfather, Gibson Jewett SHORTT married Marzee Eugenia PRICE in either Bedford or Marshall Co. My Grandmother, Lizzie Belle SHORTT was born to them in Williamson Co., 15 October 1880; another child Howard SHORTT, b. 26 April 1882. Would appreciate any help concerning this family.

Looking for the lead that connects my GGGF John Wesley Taylor to his unknown father. JW lived on the South Harpeth. He sold land to his brother-in-law, Wm Givens, in 1842 but we cannot find where he, his father(unknown), nor his GF(also unknown) ever bought or was granted the land. Am also related to the Smith's of Smith's Springs(Fernvale.) Samuel, jr was my GGGGF. Anything to add on this family? Thanks. Jerry Taylor - Nashville

Bettye, In a message dated 98-04-23 19:55:46 EDT, you write: << Please post your private msgs to the individual >> I am sorry that you have taken offense to the fact that someone congratulated me on my new granddaughter and was sorry that I am no longer county coordinator, BUT I am the Williamson County Listowner....rules are in place which have been observed by everyone on the list thus far. This is certainly not the first message that has come through the list of a "personal nature"....if you will, and unless it gets to the point of continous chit chat between individuals I do not see a problem. AND, you can be certain that if I do see a problem of any kind.....I will notify the person or persons involved. We are here to help each other and further our lines of research in Williamson County after all. If that means having a little of the "personal nature" in the emails coming through the list so that we can become familiar with each other I do not see that as a problem. Darlene Anderson Williamson Co TN Listowner

Caroline, In a message dated 98-04-23 14:18:26 EDT, CarBurCo@aol.com writes: << RUTHERFORD County. Is there an e-mail list for that county. >> Check the Rutherford Co TNGenWeb site for a Rutherford Co Mail List....they will have a reference to one if there is one available. Darlene Anderson

I am researching Barnes who came into Williamson Co. from Rockingham Co. N.C abt 1808. My ggg grandfather George W. Barnes was b abt 1775 in NC. died 1852 in Williamson Co. His brothers who also came to Williamson Co. were 1.Nathaniel Barnes who was b abt 1780 in NC and died in Williamson Co. abt 1816 and was married to Elizabeth Thomas. 2.Peter Barnes b abt 1789 in NC and died November 7, 1871 in Williamson Co and was married to Mary Peay March 11, 1819 in Williamson Co. 3. Anselum Barnes b abt 1792 in NC died after 1850 in Tx and was married to Miram Leak June 26, 1816 in Williamson Co. These Barnes were sons of Turbyfield Barnes and wife Agathy A. Fields. Agathy Fields Barnes was also in 1820 census of Williamson Co. Thanks. Pat Alred

Seeking information about children of Bolin C. Barnes and first wife Emily A. Nolen. Bolin was born abt 1810 in Williamson Co. and was married to Emily A. Nolen December 30, 1833 in Williamson Co. Bolin's parents were George W. and Nancy C. ? Barnes. Emily was daughter of Wm. Nolen and Sally Cantrell. Children of Bolin and Emily 1. Sarah A. b abt 1835 2.George W. b abt 1837 3. William G. b abt 1841 4. Nancy C. b abt 1843 5. James Peter b September 13, 1844 in Williamson Co. Died January 2, 1902 in Itasca, Hill Co. TX. 6. John b abt 1847 7. Thomas K. b 1849 married Affaline Stevens Aug. 21, 1877 in Wi. Co. 8. Fannie Barnes b abt 1852 married Thomas J. Seabury March 18, 1874 in Davidson Co. Bolin was married second time December 4, 1873 to Susan Bess in Davidson Co. Tn. Bolin died 1879. Any info appreciated. Pat Alred

Caroline: I thought mine were to at one point, but it seems it was Rutherford town in Gibson County in Western Tennessee north of Memphis. If you come to a dead end in Rutherford County, check out Gibson County. Also to T. Vance Little: I have all sorts of stuff on the Whitby family thanks to my recent visit to Franklin, where I met you if you remember (November 97). I will e-mail you my Whitby stuff if you will send me your email address. It got accidentally erased a few moments ago, Must have been a bird on the superhighway email wire! Larry Scott, Tyler, TX LScott2329@aol.com

Well well, now I AM stuck. It seems some of my ancestors were from RUTHERFORD County. Is there an e-mail list for that county. I could use help here, please. Caroline Burnett Cook

In a message dated 98-04-22 20:11:04 EDT, you write: << We have several new people join the list in recent weeks. Send in your queries or your Williamson Co information so that others on the list will know who you may be researching. >> Hi, I am one of your newer members. I am researching the JOHN ANDREW JACKSON HOUSE family who moved to Williamson CO., Tn in early 1920's from Overton Co., Tn. John House and his 2nd wife, Alice Adline Ferrell House had children: Polly Joann 1890, died 1969 Fannie 1892, died 1972 in Gallatin, Tn. Md Alex. Silvey I have no other data on Fannie, no idea how many children she had or where they can be reached. Mealia born 1895 died 1981, Md Iley W. Hall, ref: SS index Charlie born 1901 died 1978, no other data on him, but he was married at one time. Eliza born 1903 died 1964 in Franklin , Tn Md William Murphy Annabelle born 1905, Md. a ? Johnson, nothing else known Ora and Owen, twins were born 1908. Ora md Elvin Smith and Owen md and had a family but no idea what her name was. If anything is familiar to any of you HOUSE researchers, Please contact me personally. This family left the OvertonCo. area around 1921-22 and to my knowledge never did come back for a visit except once to visit my grandmother. John House was married before Alice Ferrell to: Sarah Wallis, Stella Mae and Ollie were the only two surviving children from this marriage. Ollie is my grandmother. She married Ambrose Murphy, 1st cousin to William Murphy. Stella Mae married William Johnson and they are buried at Mount Hope Cemetery with John and Alice. I have no idea the names of their children or how to reach them. Bobbie Murphy Farley

I am looking for information about the NATHANIEL GUTHRIE family. He would have been in Williamson Co., about 1818. At that time he had at least two sons JOHN B. and WILLIAM CARROLL. In 1820 he was involved in a lawsuit in Williamson Co., that stated he was now of Lauderdale Co., AL. Nathaniel's father may have be GARNER or GARRITT of Virginia. Nathaniel may have had a brother CHARLES who moved to Missouri. By the way to Darell Widick, a DAVID GURLEY was the administer of Nathaniel Guthrie's estate in 1832 in Franklin Co. Alabama. I believe some Gurley's still lived in that county. Larry lguthrie@brightok.net

Dear Darlene, CONGRATS on the new grandbaby! We will miss you as coordinator, but understand that family definitely comes first! :) I am looking for a Thomas Garrett who died abt 1837 in Williamson County. I believe his father was John Garrett. Thomas had 12 or 13 children: Ransom Francis Garrett.......married to Lucy Ann Davis Nancy Garrett...possibly married to (?) Hermeas Polly Garrett.....possibly married to (?) Collins Patsy Garrett...possibly married to (?) Campbell Charles Garrett John Garrett Jacob Garrett....who had a son named Jacob Thomas B. Garrett who married Levicy Evans June 24, 1820 in Williamson County Sarah Garrett who married Frederick Hobbs February 22, 1822 in Williamson County Coleman Garrett who married Scina Rounsavall November 20, 1823 in Williamson County Luisa Garrett who married James Crouch February 23, 1835 in Williamson County Evaline Garrett Unknown Garrett married Unknown Brown Any help on any of this family line would also be apprecited. But I would very much like info on Thomas , the father of these children. Ilse Garrett

Lookin' for the Lewis/Fielder/Benge families of Williamson-Davidson Counties. Trying to connect my Hardin Co. Fielder family to these... http://members.aol.com/kae1995/ Kaye

Congratulations on being a grandma. It's lots of fun. Sorry to hear you're no longer the Coordinator but realize where your priorities lie when family comes first. I believe that we are related since the Sullivans, Tidwells, etc. are related to the Andersons. In fact, if you need I have several Anderson members on my list and will be happy to provide when you are ready. Good luck.

Anyone interested in any of these lines ? Barbara

BROWN, Richard O BAUMGARTNER, Nancy W. There was a Richard BROWN listed in the 1830 census. Was wondering if anyone could tie that Richard to my Richard O who married Nancy. Richard born 1805 in TN and Nancy 1810 in VT or VA. Thanks

Hi Cousin Julia! If you have seen my posting, you know that I am also a descendant of STEPHEN WOOD through your JOHNSON WOOD'S sister, SARAH (SALLIE) WOOD who married my great great great great grandfather, WILLIAM JORDAN (1748-1842) Lunenberg Co Va> Triune, Williamson County, Tn. I am sure we have many other connections as you will see if you read my list. Of course I would be glad to share with you through with gedcoms or whatever you like. Caroline Burnett Cook (Cousin Carole) PS I was born and raised in Birmingham! My grandparents were JOSEPH LEE BURNETT and FANNIE ELIZABETH JORDAN (dau of Edward Leland Jordan 2 and Martha Susan Faris. My parents were CHARLES ARCHER BURNETT & CAROLINE BEASLEY NORTON (dau of Fanny Perry Rudulph Norton and Eldridge Greenwood Norton) Mother was born in Montgomery, Daddy in Nashville.) I hope you saw my first posting. In a message dated 98-04-22 21:46:53 EDT, you write: << Hi! I am researching the line of Johnson WOOD b. ca 1762, Lunenburg Co., VA, m. Frances THOMPSON, then died 1845 in Williamson Co. His son was Thompson Wood b. 1784 in Lunenburg Co.(siblings: Stephen(m. WRAY, KIMMINS), Jean(m. FOULKS), Elizabeth(m. DAVIS), Mary(m. SANFORD), Sarah(m. WOOD), Frances(m. SANFORD) and Johnson Jr.(m. JORDAN)).Thompson Wood married Elizabeth B. CARTER 9/10/1817 in Williamson Co and died 6/17/1850, Williamson Co. I am especially interested in Frances Thompson and Elizabeth Carter right now. >>

In the subject line are most of my ancestors who lived and/or died in Williamson County Tn. ....and their families, too of course. The earliest date I have is 1792. Most of them came from Dinwiddie Co Va and other counties or from North Carolina. CPL. WILLIAM JORDAN & SARAH WOOD (dtr of Stephen Wood & Ann Johnston) (Rev. War) ARCHER JORDAN & ELIZABETH WALKER (dau of Henry Walker & Susanna Jeffries) CLEMENT C. JORDAN & MARTHA MATTHEWS (dau of John Matthews & Martha Winfield Jordan) EDWARD LELAND JORDAN, CSA & MARTHA SUSAN FARIS (dau of Charles B. Faris and Mary Jane Ransom) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------- REV. CHARLES BLACKMON FARIS & MARY JANE RANSOM (dau of John A. Ransom son of Capt. Richard Ransom & Eliz.Bowman) TALIAFERRO BURNETT & MARY BAUGH (dau of Daniel Baugh & Miss Clark) CAPT. WILLIAM WILTSHIRE (BUCK) BURNETT,CSA & MARGARET ROUNDTREE (dau of Thomas & Sarah Roundtree) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ CAPT. RICHARD RANSOM & KESIAH PORTIS (dau of John Portis?) (Rev. War)

I am researching the Pearce family who lived in Williamson and Rutherford Counties early 1800's before moving to Johnson County Illinois. The father, McKinney Pearce was a school teacher and was from NC. He lived and died in Williamson County. His son, Arthur Davis Pearce was in the War of 1812 and moved on to Illinois after the War. Any help would be greatly appreciated concerning this family. Also I know there was a book written about them by Nell Pearce Elkins, but have not been able to locate such a book. I don't know the name of the book. If you are related...please contact me Nukando@aol.com Karen Newenham Pigeon Forge Tn