Hi Gale,...Here are the Brown family early obituaries you wanted. I don't mind typing it out for you, I just hope you can get something from it. God bless you and yours, Donna Don't think I sent you this on the Wilkes...it is taken from 'Misc. Records Vol.III Williamson Co.,TN (Lynch-1980) John Crafton, dec'd.....Will.....Probated April Session of Court 1816 Wife: Elizabeth, the tract of land I now live on and negro men, Miles & Morton, negro woman Edy, and negro girl Dill. Son: Robert Crafton, my still. Grandsons: George, Dennis, Richard & Daniel Crafton, negro man Pleasant, and boy Adam. Daughter: Jemima Craig, negro boy Willie Granddaughter: Faney Wade Craig, negro girl Aney Daughter: Sarah Bennett Shelburn Daughter: Elizabeth Sampson Daughter: Mary Singleton Cole,(wife of George Cole), negro man Porter Grandson: Daniel Wilkes, a bond due me by Joseph Parsons Exrs: Elizabeth Crafton (wife), Andrew Craig & Daniel Wilkes Dated: 23 Dec. 1815 Wit: James Harder & Samuel Cole (now for the Brown Obits from the Western Weekly Review newspaper) Miss Mary Brown, died 28 Aug.1834, daughter of Benjamin Brown. Member of the Church of the Reformation. (WWR) Benjamin Brown, died 19 July 1835. "Old & Respected" (WWR) Ruffin Brown, died Wed. 18 April 1838. "Old & Highly Esteemed" (WWR) James Buchanan, died Fri. 13 Dec. 1839 at the residence of James W. Brown. Age 26 years, born and raised in Maury Co.,TN. His father died when he was quite young, he and 2 sisters were left in the care of their mother. (WWR) Ephraim Brown, died 6 Nov.1840, age 78 years. One of the oldest and earliest settlers of Williamson Co. (WWR 12-4-1840) Mrs. Susanna Brown, died Sun. 23 Feb. 1845, age 68 years. Member of the Baptist Church over 20 years. (WWR 2-28-1845) Mr. William Brown, died 3 April 1847, formerly of Virginia. Funeral by Rev. M.L. Andrews. (WWR 4-9-1847) "Deaths in the Army"...We regret to learn that disease is making sad havock in the ranks of part of the 3rd Tenn. Regt. of Volunteers. Whitfield Brown deceased among others. There is a large mortality out of a few men who left this place and vicinity for Mexico. They all belong to Capt. Trigg's Co., and we believe have left friends and relatives behind to mourn over the bereavements and devastations which were created. (WWR 4-7-1848) Merritt R. Brown, died 15 Oct. 1851 near Memphis, TN. Formerly of Williamson Co.,Age about 43 years. 9wwr 10-24-1851) Miss Lucy Rebecca J. Brown, died Monday evening last of consumption, age 21y1m26d. Member of the Methodist Church. (WWR 9-14-1855) Virginia A. Brown, died Monday 18 Aug. 1856 of Flux. Age 18 years. Youngest daughter of Mrs. Mary G. Brown. (WWR 6-2-1866) William Brown, died Tuesday 18 March 1856, age 86 years. (WWR 3-28-1856) Mrs. Mary Brown, died Friday 25 May 1866, age 73 years, at her residence near Smith Springs. (The Weekly Review 6-2-1866 Mrs. L.J. Brown, died Sat. last, 24 June 1876 near Mr. Carmel. Age about 36 years. Wife of John M. Brown, daughter of Thomas A. Crowe,Esq. (The Review & Journal 7-6-1876) (Gale, the following are from Death Records, Bethurum Padgett Funeral Home, Franklin, please excuse me if I repeat anything, I have sent so much out I cant remember what and who to! Makes me dizzy....(smile). Effie May Boyd, #271,62 College Grove, born: 26 Dec. 1878 Wmsn.Co.,TN died: 13 March 1914, Buried: Hays GY, Father: T. J. Boyd, Wmsn.Co. Mother: Betty Brown, Wmsn. Co white, female, single Info from: T. J. Boyd, College Grove Callie Frances Broen, #54 & FDL, District 9, Liberty Rd. Born 18 Apr.1894, TN died: 7 March 1923, buried: Leipers Fork Cem. Father: Grant Beard, TN..........Mother: Allice Morton, TN white, female, married.....c of d: accidental poisoning, carbolic acid Info from: Grant Beard, Franklin TN Lula Allen Brown, #307,77 & FDL, District 8, 1 1/2 miles out Cox Rd. born: 13 June 1863, TN.....died: 21 April 1914, bur: Mr. Hope Cem. Father:John Allen, TN.....Mother: Lucinda Newsom, TN white, female, married Information from: Enoch Brown, Jr., Franklin, TN Thomas J. Brown, #236 & FDL, District 2, Boston, TN born: 1 Dec. 1838, TN.....died: 12 Mar.1917...buried: Boston, TN Father: J. D. Brown, TN.....Mother: Sarah Locke, TN white, male, widower Information from: W. J. Brown, Boston, TN Thomas H. Hughes, #379 & FDL, District 9 born: 22 July 1854, TN.....died: 24 Sept.1915....buried: Mt. Hope Cem. Father: Robert Hughes, TN.....Mother: Elizabeth Brown, VA white, male, married...Info. from: Mrs. Dave Darnell, Franklin, TN The following was taken from the "Williamson County Tenn. Will Book Vol. V, Jan.1831 - Oct.1834 (transcribed by: Mrs. Felix Burnard Hays, & Mrs Helen Davis Duke....Dec.1949 James P. Brown was one of the Testators of Enoah Quinn's will in 1832 Felix G. McEwen Inventory July term of court 1831 Admr: William M. Brown Alexander Montgomery Settlement Jan. term of court 1833 Admrs: Andrew Montgomery & Daniel Wilkes Isaac Bateman Will Dated: 1 Feb.1833 Probated: April term of court 1833 Sons: Enoch & Isaac, Jr. Daughters: Rosety & husband Daniet T. Coleman Anna and husband John Wilkes Granddaughter: Sucky Swisher Witnesses: John Buchanan, James Brooks, Howell Peebles Susan Brown Will Dated: 1 Nov. 1831 Probated: July term of court 1833 Friends: Stephen Stockett, Noble Stockett, Thomas S. Sappington, Anne B. Jordon Exrs: Stephen and Noble Stockett Witnesses: M. Johnson, James McCutkins Susan Brown Settlement July term of court 1833.....signed: Stephen Stockett Daniel Wilkes Will Dated: 27 July 1833 Probated: Oct. term of court 1833 Exr: Dennis M. Crafton Witnesses: William Vaughan, Jr., Jesse Walker Nancy Watkins Allotment April term of court 1834 Widow of Owen T. Watkins John W. Miller, JP Sewis Barfield, Ruffin Brown, Henry C. Stephens Daniel Wilkes Inventory Jan. term of court 1834 Signed: Dennis M. Crafton Felix G. McEwen Settlement July term of court 1834 Admr: William Brown Daniel Wilkes Account of Sales Oct. term of court 1834 (the following is from some odd and end marriages I have for early Wmsn.Co.,TN James Brown m. Judy Walker 4 Jan. 1809 Jane Brown m. Thomas Porter 18 Dec. 1809 Milly Brown m. Samuel Wilson 18 July 1810 James Brown m. Nancy Nobles 19 Dec. 1810 (Loose Records) Julia Burnet makes oath that she has just cause to fear Thomas Wilkes will kill her or do her great bodily harm (10-23-1854) January 1828...John F. Brown & Allen Gillespie, physicians vs Jason C. Wilson. Account for drugs, medicines, medical skills and attention for 1826. (the following is taken from the Williamson Co.,TN Survey and Entry Book 1824 - 1902 (Lynch 1985) David Brown...Entry #564, 17 May 1827..41 1/4 acres on South Harpeth,(river,DHK), bound by Brown & Willson, Cobbler, Chatham, G.L. Nolen, S.W.C.-SCC: Francis Cobbler & Andrew Wilson. Sterling Brown, Entry #535, 2 March 1827, 400 acres on South Harpeth, bound by George Rankin, Hunt. G.L. Nolen,S.W.C. - SCC: James Butt & Henry Glymp Cornelius Brown, Entry #80, 23 June 1824, 100 acres on head waters of Turnbull Creek, bounded by William White, so as to include the said 199 acres in a farm 1/3 longer from East to West than from North to South. David Brown, Entry #564, 17 May 1827, 50 acres on South Harpeth bound by Wade, Andrew Wilson, a& said Brown's 160 acre tract. Cornelius Brown, Entry #189, 19 March 1825, 50 acres on Turnbull Creek bound by Daniel White. Andrew Wilson & David Brown, Entry #191, 26 April 1825, 160 acres on the South side of the South Harpeth River, bound by Powers' 200 acre where he now lives, so as to leave a spring in a rocky branch a distance to the East. Andrew Wilson & David Brown, Entry #200, 11 June 1825, 50 acres on the South side of South Harpeth bounded by their 160 acre entry. Peter Brown, Entry #249, 5 Jan. 1826, 75 acres on Lick Creek, bound by Simon Roach's 50 acre tract, and Thomas Prowell. Cornelius Brown, Entry #627, 17 Jan. 1828, 100 acres on W side of Turnbull Creek, bound by Donnel White, and John Anglin's survey. Neal Brown, Entry #1184, 19 Oct.1840, 500 acres on Turnbull Creek, bounded by William White. Cornelius Brown, Entry #80, 23 June 1824, 100 acres on headwaters of Turnbull Creek, bounded by William White. Cornelius Brown, #189, 19 March 1825, 50 acres on Turnbull Creek, near Daniel White's land. Andrew Wilson and David Brown, Entry #191, 26 jApril 1825, 160 acres on the S side of South Harpeth River bounded by Powers 200 acre tract where he now lives, so as to leave a spring in a rocky branch. Andrew Wilson and David Brown, Entry #200, 1 June 1825, 50 acres on S side of South Harpeth bounded by their 160 acre entry. David Brown, Entry #564, 17 May 1827, 50 acres on South Harpeth bounded by Wade, Andrew Wilson, and said Brown's 160 acre tract. Cornelius Brown, Entry #627, 17 Jan. 1828, 100 acres on W side of Turnbull Creek bounded by Daniel White and John Anglin. Neal Brown, Entry #1184, 19 Oct. 1840, 500 acres on Turnbull Creek on W side, bound by William White. (the following are odd and end records)..... Minute Book 6, pg.575, July 1822 State of Tenn. vs William Brown..............Bastardy The defendant has committed the offence of which he is charged within the limits of this county and he has since moved to Maury Co.,TN. List of Commissions of Officers...Williamson Co.,TN Militia 1815 - 1831 (source: Williamson Co. Historical Society, Vol. 10) Daniel Wilkes, Lieut, Lt. Inf. att. to 9th Brigade, 1 jDec.1819 James Brown, Capt., Regt. of Cav. att. to 9th Brigade, 6 Dec. 1820 James Brown, 1 Maj., Regt. of Cav. att. (th Brigade, April 1822 Green Brown, Ensign, 44th Regt., 2 Dec. 1824 Allen Brown, 1st Lieut., 44th Regt., 28 Sept. 1829 Bryon (or Bryson) Brown, 1st Lieut., 44th Regt., 11 May 1829 Joseph A. Brown, 1st Lieut., 44th Regt., 28 Sept. 182 List of Commissions of Officers...Wmsn.Co.,TN, Militia 1832 - 1861 (source: Wmsn.Co. Historical Society Vol. 11) James Brown, 2nd Lieut., 21st Regt., 7 April 1834 Willis Brown, Ensign, 21st Regt., 7 April 1834 Willie Brown, Capt., 81st Regt., 20 June 1836 Willie Brown, 2nd Major, 81st Regt., 2 April 1839 Muster Roll of 5th Tenn. Cav. Co. H 1862 (source: Wmsn.Co. Historical Society Vol. 12) Samuel Brown, Pvt., age 20