THEY HAD DIFFERENT NICKNAMES BACK THEN, OLIVIA,OR "OLLIE" HAD A SISTER NAMED "POLLY",NO JOKE...THIS SHOULD MAKE IT EASIER,I'M NOT SURE IF HER REAL NAME COULD HAVE BEEN "MARY" OR "MARGARET" PERHAPS? IT IS HARD TO FIGURE OUT ,BUT MAYBE THAT'LL HELP. THE WHITE FAMILY IS FAIRLY WELL DOCUMENTED AT THE WILLIAMSON CO. ARCHIVES,AT 5 POINTS IN FRANKLIN,TN. SO THE INFO ON SHOULD BE THERE FOR YOUTO OBTAIN. CHUCK

nOT ONLY ARE THERE MARRIAGE LIC. FILES BUT YOU CAN PROBABLY OBTAIN A CERTIFIED COPY FRON THE WILLIAMSON CO. ARCHIVES,IF THEY WERE INDEED MARRIED THERE. YOU SHOULD ALSO TRY MAURY CO.,AND RUTHERFORD CO., AS WELL AS MARSHALL CO.,AND BEDFORD CO.,AND WILSON COUNTIES,AS THEY SEEMTO HAVE BEEN PLACES THAT MOST OF THE EARLY ANCESTORS LIVED OR SPECULATED IN FERTILE FARM AND TIMBERLAND. CHUCK McDOWELL

I've been reading this WHITE thread with interest. My maternal grandfather, Chester McCracken, was a great-grandson of an Elizabeth White bn ca 1814 TN, died ca 1870 KY who had married in about 1833 a McCracken man bn TN, probably in TN. Her McCracken husband's given name is unknown as he had died shortly before the 1850 census was taken. Elizabeth had four children listed in the 1850 Caldwell County, KY Census, Amanda C., bn TN ca 1834, John L., bn MS ca 1839, Rachel bn TN ca 1843 and Gustavus bn TN ca 1848. I have *never* found a marriage record for an Elizabeth White to a McCracken man anywhere in TN and am now wondering if it might have taken place in Williamson County, TN where there were several McCracken families living in the 1830s. It is interesting to note that when Elizabeth was enumerated in the 1850 Caldwell County Census, she was a recently arrived resident living on Eddy Creek, just off the Cumberland River which passes through Davidson County. Can anyone tell me if Willamson County marriage records as extant and if so, do they include this marriage? Any help would be greatly appreciated. -- Pat Oliver (Willis P. Oliver) woliver@hiwaay.net ************************************************************* * * * Proud to sponsor these Western Kentucky Genealogy Pages: * * * * http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/caldwell.html * * http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/crittenden.html * * http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/livingston.html * * http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/lyon.html * * http://home.hiwaay.net/~woliver/marshall.html * * http://fly.hiwaay.net/~woliver/Oliver_YDNA.html * * http://fly.hiwaay.net/~woliver/McCracken_YDNA.html * * * *************************************************************

I have a John White born in Edgecombe Co., NC about 1730 whose descendents married into families in Williamson County, TN in the early 1800's. I don't find an Olivia in that family but there are several lines that I have no descendents for. jrm

Hello Gayle, I would like to compare notes in more detail with you - I have a number of possible intersections with some of the names in your list: Ferrell, Hargrove, & Meachum (Matthew MacDonald and Matthew Murray - which one is yours?) I know some Hargrove's in Williamson County today - probably descendants - can check with them if needed. Regards, Paul -----Original Message----- From: Gayle Van Horn [mailto:gayleh@brmemc.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:04 PM To: TNWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNWILLIA] Burdett/e & Related County Ties I've spent the last several weeks, entering data on my Burdett/e line that lived in Williamson and Davidson County, Tennessee. I'm hoping now, to find any descendants that would like to exchange info or photos. This Burdett/e line began in Williamson Co., in 1865-1929, with John Burdett. John was his nickname, his given name was Samuel Monroe Burdett, and he was born in Fox Creek, Randolph Co., Alabama 10 March 1843. He settled in Leiper's Fork near Franklin, after the Civil War. He had two wifes, Sarah A. "Sallie" Hargrove and Sarah Howell Stewart. Between the two, he had twelve children. "John", his wifes and several of his children, and descendants are buried in the Leipers Fork/Hillsboro Cemetery. I do know also, that some of his children moved to Nashville, and I'm wondering if there remain any descendants there. He was a Confederate veteran, and served with his two brothers Benjamin and Littleton, in the 13th AL Infantry, Co. E. I have his Muster Rolls, Pension Application, as well as those for his brothers. I also have numerous other documents and information on him I can share. His children by Sarah Hargrove were; John W.; Lavenia J. (m. Tom Furlough); Benjamin B. (m. Anna Waller); James Henry (m. Essie Nicholson); Robert Edward (m. Clemmie Wilson); Ellis L.; Manerva Elizabeth "Lizzie" (m. Charles Ferrell); Snowada; Rosa H. "Rosie" (m. Matthew M. Meachum & Edward Andrews) and Wiley George (m. Dora 'Unknown') His two children from Sarah Howell Stewart (he married her as a widow) were; Price W. and Nola M. Burdett. If any of you are descendants, or might know anyone from any of these surnames, I would appreciate a reply. The more I unravel this family, the more I'm discovering some amazing events. This fall I plan to visit the cemetery to pay my respects to this interesting family. Thanks for your time, Gayle Hennington-Van Horn UDC Macon Co., NC UDC Great Grand Daughters Assoc. Family Roots & Branches http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~vanhornfamily/index.html ==== 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. Gloria Briley Mayfield - LadyTexian@tcainternet.com - keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: http://www.tngenweb.org/williamson/

Hello there, my name is Chuck McDowell...my 4 GrGrandFather was Joseph C. McDowell, who was married to the Daughter of Dr. John White in Williamson Co.,Tn. Her name was Olivia (Ollie) White McDowell/Sawyer,she married William Sawyer in 1824 or 25 I think after a divorce with Joseph C. . I would be intrested to find out all that I can on the White family as we are related if you are kin to John White of williamson Co.,Tn. We are currently invol- ved in heavy research on Joseph C.'s Parents,who we know nothing about,but have picked up a little on the White family,but would love to know more.....want to share info? I have to go to work now,and can't get back with you until after 7pm. Chuck McDowell

Check this out Sis....The White's of Williamson Co.....Haaa!!!! Bubz

Looking for informaton on the following: James White d. bef. 8/1826. Minor heirs were John H. and Eliza P. White. Father of James was John White. John White d. 4/1825. Heirs petitioned division of land in Williamson & Haywood Co. The widow was Sally White. Ally McDowell & Polly Burnham, 2 of his children were entitled to 1/4part. John McWhite, only son and heir of Samuel White, deceased, woe was a son of John White, deceased, was entitled to 1/4 part. John H. White and Eliza P. White, children of James White, deceased, were together entitled to 1/4 part. John H. and Eliza P. White were minors and petition was made by their guardian, James Walker. Thanks, Donna

http://www.tngenweb.org/records/davidson/nca/nca90-07.htm GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1890-1893 By Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 2002 JULY-DECEMBER 1892 (Page 114) November 17, 1892 L. R. OWEN born Aug. 8, 1839; married (1) Martha E. Vaughn, Dec. 8, 1864; she died Jan. 26, 1880; (2) Mrs. Mary M. Williams, nee Sneed, Sept. 1, 1881; died July 27, 1892. This website seems to be a gold mine. I just might be up all night seeing what else I can find! Jenny

I've spent the last several weeks, entering data on my Burdett/e line that lived in Williamson and Davidson County, Tennessee. I'm hoping now, to find any descendants that would like to exchange info or photos. This Burdett/e line began in Williamson Co., in 1865-1929, with John Burdett. John was his nickname, his given name was Samuel Monroe Burdett, and he was born in Fox Creek, Randolph Co., Alabama 10 March 1843. He settled in Leiper's Fork near Franklin, after the Civil War. He had two wifes, Sarah A. "Sallie" Hargrove and Sarah Howell Stewart. Between the two, he had twelve children. "John", his wifes and several of his children, and descendants are buried in the Leipers Fork/Hillsboro Cemetery. I do know also, that some of his children moved to Nashville, and I'm wondering if there remain any descendants there. He was a Confederate veteran, and served with his two brothers Benjamin and Littleton, in the 13th AL Infantry, Co. E. I have his Muster Rolls, Pension Application, as well as those for his brothers. I also have numerous other documents and information on him I can share. His children by Sarah Hargrove were; John W.; Lavenia J. (m. Tom Furlough); Benjamin B. (m. Anna Waller); James Henry (m. Essie Nicholson); Robert Edward (m. Clemmie Wilson); Ellis L.; Manerva Elizabeth "Lizzie" (m. Charles Ferrell); Snowada; Rosa H. "Rosie" (m. Matthew M. Meachum & Edward Andrews) and Wiley George (m. Dora 'Unknown') His two children from Sarah Howell Stewart (he married her as a widow) were; Price W. and Nola M. Burdett. If any of you are descendants, or might know anyone from any of these surnames, I would appreciate a reply. The more I unravel this family, the more I'm discovering some amazing events. This fall I plan to visit the cemetery to pay my respects to this interesting family. Thanks for your time, Gayle Hennington-Van Horn UDC Macon Co., NC UDC Great Grand Daughters Assoc. Family Roots & Branches http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~vanhornfamily/index.html

I found this in the 1880 census..It has a Mary E. as mother and a Mary L as a daughter....Now, if this Mary E. was widowed and married the Owen gentleman, a child this young would probably use the stepfather's name, and even carry it to her grave...there are other Mary Lou's in the census but they don't have a Mary as a mother....I don't find an L.R. Owen anywhere... 1880 Census Place: Eatons Cross Roads, Loudon, Tennessee Source: FHL Film 1255267 National Archives Film T9-1267 Page 438D Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace G.D. WILLIAMS Self M M W 38 TN Occ: Farmer Fa: TN Mo: TN Mary E. WILLIAMS Wife F M W 37 TN Occ: Keeping House Fa: TN Mo: TN Samuel WILLIAMS Son M S W 13 MO Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: TN Mo: TN Katharine WILLIAMS Dau F S W 7 TN Fa: TN Mo: TN Mary L. WILLIAMS Dau F S W 4 TN Fa: TN Mo: TN Charles L. WILLIAMS Son M S W 7M TN Fa: TN Mo: TN ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Jenny M. Calvin" <jcalvin5@cafes.net> Reply-To: TNWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com To: TNWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNWILLIA] Sneeds & Owens - late 1800s Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2004 09:23:31 -0500 Is anybody else out there researching Sneeds & Owens in Williamson Co. in the late 1800s? I'm trying to transcribe the Sneed Cemetery on Old Smyrna Rd. in Brentwood, and I've run into a few that are causing problems. There are 4 stones in a row: Mary M. Owen 1841-1917 L. R. Owen 1839-1892 Mary Lou Owen 1879-1880 "daughter of L.R. & M.E. Owen" William N[?] Owen 1886[?]-1893[?] "son of L.R. & M.E. Owen" According to marriage records, L. Robert Owen & Mary M. [Sneed] Williams [widow] married in 1881. I do not know of any connection betweens the Owens and the Sneeds before this marriage (the cemetery is Mary's family). Mary Lou was born 2 years before this marriage, and the stone clearly indicates that her (and William's) parents were L. R. & M. *E*. Owen. Are the dates and/or parents' names on the stones wrong? Or is there some other explanation? Any help would be appreciated! Jenny Calvin ==== 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. Gloria Briley Mayfield - LadyTexian@tcainternet.com - keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: http://www.tngenweb.org/williamson/ Betty Brown _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee® Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963

Is anybody else out there researching Sneeds & Owens in Williamson Co. in the late 1800s? I'm trying to transcribe the Sneed Cemetery on Old Smyrna Rd. in Brentwood, and I've run into a few that are causing problems. There are 4 stones in a row: Mary M. Owen 1841-1917 L. R. Owen 1839-1892 Mary Lou Owen 1879-1880 "daughter of L.R. & M.E. Owen" William N[?] Owen 1886[?]-1893[?] "son of L.R. & M.E. Owen" According to marriage records, L. Robert Owen & Mary M. [Sneed] Williams [widow] married in 1881. I do not know of any connection betweens the Owens and the Sneeds before this marriage (the cemetery is Mary's family). Mary Lou was born 2 years before this marriage, and the stone clearly indicates that her (and William's) parents were L. R. & M. *E*. Owen. Are the dates and/or parents' names on the stones wrong? Or is there some other explanation? Any help would be appreciated! Jenny Calvin

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I didnt find any ''Covingtons'' in the Ladd cemetary book volume 1, could be in the other volume's that i dont have. martha peach' ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen Pate Ross" <ross@empowering.com> To: <TNWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2004 8:09 AM Subject: [TNWILLIA] Covington > Would you be a "peach" and look for Covingtons in the Ladd Cemetery? Thank You. > > > ==== 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. Gloria Briley Mayfield - LadyTexian@tcainternet.com - > keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: > http://www.tngenweb.org/williamson/ > >

I can also give them 5 stars ***** My experience there was much more than I even hoped for! A Mr. Spencer helped us and he could not have done more!! I, too, came away with my great grandparents marriage liscense, my gg grandfather's will and the papers that showed the settlement of his estate and much more! When I went in, all I knew was that my ggrandparents had married in Williamson County. They surely opened up "my roadblock"! Thanks, Williamson County Archives! At 08:59 PM 7/23/2004 -0400, you wrote: >Well, Cool...Vernon, that's absolutely great ! You just can't beat those >folks,I am glad you came away with some Family History,doesn't it feel >good to >get somewhere in your family's >research? Who knows, we may run into each other at the Williamson Co. >Archives some- >time,or maybe at the Tennessee State Archives downtown. I firmly believe >that that little >Williamson Co. Archive is by far one of the best ones I've been to,we are >truely lucky to >have such a good system to do research in....but there is a lot more work to >do at these >Archives,(and Libraries),we should all volunteer to do transcription and >records organiz- >ation,Copying, and Binding, they could use our help. Good luck Vernon! >Chuck > > >==== 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. Gloria Briley Mayfield - LadyTexian@tcainternet.com - >keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: >http://www.tngenweb.org/williamson/

Well, Cool...Vernon, that's absolutely great ! You just can't beat those folks,I am glad you came away with some Family History,doesn't it feel good to get somewhere in your family's research? Who knows, we may run into each other at the Williamson Co. Archives some- time,or maybe at the Tennessee State Archives downtown. I firmly believe that that little Williamson Co. Archive is by far one of the best ones I've been to,we are truely lucky to have such a good system to do research in....but there is a lot more work to do at these Archives,(and Libraries),we should all volunteer to do transcription and records organiz- ation,Copying, and Binding, they could use our help. Good luck Vernon! Chuck

Chuck, You are right, these people know what they are doing and are more than willing to help. I only had about three hours to spend over there, I was hoping to see if there were tax records on my g-great grandmother around 1848 or 1849. I did not know who her husband was (he died in ARK) or her maiden name. I came out with her marriage license, her will and estate records well as her fathers will and estate records. Now a new family line I had never heard of. I will go back again soon because there is another family line I didn't have time to get into. Thanks to all the folks at the archives. I give them "5 STARS" Vernon Compton Chattanooga

James Hazard Wilson died October 3, 1890 at age 62. Cause dropsy. He is buried on Central Avenue on the Zollicoffer Lot. Mrs. Virginia Wilson died November 4, 1912, at age 75 of heart failure and is buried on Central Avenue on the Zollicoffer Lot. There is an Evelyn Wilson, age 8, who died on April 19, 1887 of typhoid fever buried on the Zollicoffer Lot. I don't have the pictures yet but I will take them. Sarah

The Archives is in the Post Office building on the first floor. There is also a Genelogy Library and they can tell you where it is. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Omygenes@aol.com> To: <TNWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:09 PM Subject: [TNWILLIA] need directions > Could someone tell me if the Williamson County Archives are at the library? > I remember someone saying they were moving. I am going over there tomorrow > and would appreciate any help. > Thanks, > Vernon Compton > > > ==== 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. Gloria Briley Mayfield - LadyTexian@tcainternet.com - > keeper of the list. Williamson County Web Site: > http://www.tngenweb.org/williamson/ >