----- Original Message ----- From: "ecbelt" <ecbelt@earthlink.net> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 12:11 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] unsubscribe > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <TNWILSON-D-request@rootsweb.com> > To: <TNWILSON-D@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 8:01 AM > Subject: TNWILSON-D Digest V02 #7 >

I DO NOT KNOW WHY THIS WAS SENT TO ME I WANTED INFORMATION ON JAMES-WALDEN-HIGGINS ----- Original Message ----- From: <MTravis929@aol.com> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 7:50 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] Underwood Williams marriage > Hi, I am searching for a marriage for Elizabeth Adamson Underwood. > Elizabeth Adamson married Joseph Underwood 1818 in Wilson Co > Apparently Joseph died after 1830 and Elizabeth married an Unknown Williams. > If you have any info,please contact me > Thank you > Alma >

Hi, I am searching for a marriage for Elizabeth Adamson Underwood. Elizabeth Adamson married Joseph Underwood 1818 in Wilson Co Apparently Joseph died after 1830 and Elizabeth married an Unknown Williams. If you have any info,please contact me Thank you Alma

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Hi Can anyone be so kind as to look up a few marraiges for me? They are JAMES B SMITH m. Mary F before 1858 Joseph H Smith m. Mary M. bef. 1867 John H SMITh m. Sarah E. bef. 1866 Lilly SMITH m. Matthew Clifton Lucy Jane Smith Thanks again, for all the helpful researchers on this GREAT LIST!!! JANE

In my previous reply to Ann regarding Walden-James I made a typo. The name Paint should have been Paine. Sorry for the inconvenience. Teresa

iI CANNOT SEE THIS WOULD BE ANY INFORMATION I AM LOOKING FOR, WHAT ABOUT THE COURT RECORD FOR SAMUEL R. JAMES OF CANNON CO.,TN. ANYTHING ON IT? ANN ----- From: "Teresa Walker" <twalker@iland.net> To: "cgrove01" <cgrove01@msn.com>; <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 10:59 PM Subject: Re: [TNWILSON] WALDEN-JAMES > Ann, > > Here is an interesting entry from Thomas E. Partlow's WILSON COUNTY, > TENNESSEE, CHANCERY COURT RECORDS 1842-1892: > > Elizabeth Jones versus Thomas P. Jones of Smith County. The said Elizabeth > Jones intermarried on 21 October 1843 Thomas P. Jones. They lived together > until April last. At the time of the marriage, Elizabeth was a widow, > having been married to a gentleman named Paint by whom she had one living > daughter who is the wife of Fielding Walding (sic). By the last marriage, > she has two children, to wit, a son John M., born 20 May 1845, and a > daughter Amanda, born 21 March last. She has suffered cruel treatment at > the hands of her husband. He has charged her with being intimate with a > young man, named Charles Simpson. He has also charged her with being > intimate with his brother John P. Jones. He has stated that the last child > is not his. His only proof is that the does not have the same color eyes as > the mother or father. She is seeking a divorce. January 1853 (Chancery > Court 1850-1854, Pp. 354-364.) > > These records are on microfilm at the Archives in Nashville, and probably > are available at the County Archives in Lebanon, Tennessee. These are not > my family. Just did a lookup for you. > > Teresa > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "cgrove01" <cgrove01@msn.com> > To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:11 PM > Subject: [TNWILSON] WALDEN-JAMES > > > > I AM SEARCHING FOR THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM D. JAMES OR MARY WALDEN JAMES > WHO WAS MARRIED IN HAMILTON CO. TN. IN 1872. I HAVE THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM > AS SAMUEL R. AND LUCY JAMES. ON MARY I HAVE FIELDING WALDEN AND MARY PAYNE > WALDEN. > > > > WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT FAMILY MEMBERS OF BOTH OR EITHER OF THESE. WILLIAM > D. JAMES WAS MY GRANDDAD. > > > > THANKS, > > ANN > > > >

Ann, Here is an interesting entry from Thomas E. Partlow's WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CHANCERY COURT RECORDS 1842-1892: Elizabeth Jones versus Thomas P. Jones of Smith County. The said Elizabeth Jones intermarried on 21 October 1843 Thomas P. Jones. They lived together until April last. At the time of the marriage, Elizabeth was a widow, having been married to a gentleman named Paint by whom she had one living daughter who is the wife of Fielding Walding (sic). By the last marriage, she has two children, to wit, a son John M., born 20 May 1845, and a daughter Amanda, born 21 March last. She has suffered cruel treatment at the hands of her husband. He has charged her with being intimate with a young man, named Charles Simpson. He has also charged her with being intimate with his brother John P. Jones. He has stated that the last child is not his. His only proof is that the does not have the same color eyes as the mother or father. She is seeking a divorce. January 1853 (Chancery Court 1850-1854, Pp. 354-364.) These records are on microfilm at the Archives in Nashville, and probably are available at the County Archives in Lebanon, Tennessee. These are not my family. Just did a lookup for you. Teresa ----- Original Message ----- From: "cgrove01" <cgrove01@msn.com> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 8:11 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] WALDEN-JAMES > I AM SEARCHING FOR THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM D. JAMES OR MARY WALDEN JAMES WHO WAS MARRIED IN HAMILTON CO. TN. IN 1872. I HAVE THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM AS SAMUEL R. AND LUCY JAMES. ON MARY I HAVE FIELDING WALDEN AND MARY PAYNE WALDEN. > > WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT FAMILY MEMBERS OF BOTH OR EITHER OF THESE. WILLIAM D. JAMES WAS MY GRANDDAD. > > THANKS, > ANN >

I AM SEARCHING FOR THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM D. JAMES OR MARY WALDEN JAMES WHO WAS MARRIED IN HAMILTON CO. TN. IN 1872. I HAVE THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM AS SAMUEL R. AND LUCY JAMES. ON MARY I HAVE FIELDING WALDEN AND MARY PAYNE WALDEN. WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT FAMILY MEMBERS OF BOTH OR EITHER OF THESE. WILLIAM D. JAMES WAS MY GRANDDAD. THANKS, ANN

I am needing a copy of a will, a bill of sale, settlement record, guardianship papers and a trust deed for the period 1839-1851. Would some kind person tell me to which offices and the addresses I should send my request and what the usual charge is for copies of same? They do not need to be certified. Thanks very much. Joyce Holder, Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hello All, Really need help on these questions...completely confused!!!! Thomas Wray was married Alcey Wray. I've seen posts listing his children but I was wondering why all the kids are not listed in Alcey's will?? i.e. Luke Wray?? see will at bottom Alcey mentions her son Joseph Wray and then lists two granddaughters, Ann and Emily Wray dau. of Joseph. I've seen this Emily Wray as Emily Wray Covington, wife of William Covington. If Emily was the daughter of Joseph then why does she show up on a guardianship doc. as the minor heir of Luke Wray along with brother Ellison Wray?? They were put under the guardianship of Daniel Glenn. This doc. actually shows James Tipton as the first guardian with his name crossed off and Daniel Glenn's name written in. Then you have my people....Ealy/Aley Wray who died in Oct. 1835. She lists her five children....Didimia Wray Tipton, Carroll, Miniah, Isaac and Nicholas Preston. These last four are also put under the guardianship of Daniel Glenn. In another court doc. Emily Wray Covington contests the will of my Aley/Ealy Wray....indicating that she does have a connection to these people. Theory has it that my Ealy/Aley Wray is actually Elly Daniel who married to Luke Wray, son of Thomas and Alcey Wray. But I'm not sure he would have been the father of all five children....I think the younger ones were born after Luke died in 1814. I'm not sure though as thier ages do not appear on the guardianship papers...all I have is the years that they "became of age" and where no longer under Daniel Glenn's care....assuming that "of age" was 18 back then, that is how I derived a birth year. By carefully reading these docs. I've also discovered that Carroll was actually James Carroll Wray, Miniah was actually Maria/Mariah....Isaac and Nicholas Preston appear as so. Another theory....there was a Margaret Glenn who married to ?? Wray some have said that Carroll, Miniah, Isaac and Nicholas Preston are the children of these two and that is why Daniel Glenn is the guardian. Margaret Glenn did appear to have an uncle named Daniel Glenn. But that still does explain Ellison and Emily Wray and why they are under the Guardianship of Daniel Glenn. Is it Possible that Margaret Glenn married to an Ealy Wray?? If so who was Ealy Wray??? or was Margaret Glenn one of the wives of Luke Wray??? Please find below the wills of Alcey Wray, wife of Thomas and the will of Ealy/Aley Wray. Any and all help greatly appreciated Julie March term 1835 - Alcey Wray Will >Wilson County Tennessee >In the name of God, amen. I Alcey Wray being sound in mind tho affected >in body and believe from the course of nature that I must shortly die >and being desirous to divide my estate that the Lord has blessed me with >among my three children - Jane Eagean, the wife of Hugh Eagean, Willis >Wray, Joseph Wray, and Ann Wray & Emily Wray my grand daughters, the >daughters of my son Joseph Wray - the above named children and >grandchildren having taken care of me in my latter days in a particular >manner I feel it my duty to commit to writing this my last will and >testament...appoint my son in law Hugh Eagean executor of this my last >will and testament...this 9th day of February 1835...her mark - Alcey >[X] Wray Attest Elisha Vaughan, proven; William W. Eagean, proven The nuncupative will of Ealy Wray. Ealy Wray of the county of Wilson >and state of Tennessee, did in the presence of Milton Taylor, Martha >Taylor and Mary Howell did the 29th day of October 1835 about one hour >before her death, having a knowledge --- neighbours, and answering >questions satisfactory so far as was asked, makes the following >disposition of her property. First that her just debts should be paid >and that her black woman, Ruth and her son Jim an infant should be sold, >Ruth has the priviledge of choosing her master. That which was left >after paying the debt should be equally divided between her five >children, Deddima, wife of ? Tipton, Carroll, Miniah, Isaac, and >Nicholas. This being committed to writing the 1st day of November 1835. > >Test: Milton Taylor & Mary Howell > _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

I would like to obtain a copy of a Wilson County Chancery Court Record from September 23, 1852. I saw an archived message with an abstract and I would love to have the whole copy, if it is available. Can someone tell me where one can get this and what the charges are? It is a guardien case and it might help to see the actual wording. Any help would be appreciated. Lucy

My grgrandfather Isaac Chatham listed in 1850 Wilson C9ounty census, with second wife Susan (daughter of Pleasant Jo9hnson of Wilson County) and children, Benjamin, Mary, William, Nancy and Jaames. Isaac, a shoemaker later moved to Nashville, along with William (my grandfather), and James, and maybe others. James was in a tennessee infantry division, and was killed at the battle of Chicamauga. Isaac's first wife, and presumably mother of his children, was a fullblooded Cherokee Indian. I know that there are some Chathams in Wilson County, and hope that at least one of them is a descxendent of Isaac, If you are a Chatham living in Wilson County, and you might possibly be a descendant of Isaac, wiol you please contact me. Or if you know a Chatham who lives or did live in Wilson County, will you please ask them to contact me. I will appreciate it so very much. Pooling our knowledge may lead to additioal information. My EMail address is DCHATHAM@webtv.net. I need some help in trying to trace Isaac before he came to Wilson County. I think he may have liveed in Caswell Conty, NC. E. Doyle Chatham

Hi List, I am new. I am researching the surnames McKnight and Swafford. I am interested in some deeds that I am transcribing that list "heirs of David McKnight," William McKnight, Mrs. Fannie McKnight, and several others. Do any of you have info on these folks? Time period: 1811, 1821, & 1883. Thanks, Linda

I continue to try to contact any Chathams in Wilson County. I am aware that there are some there, but have been unable to get in touch with them. If you are a Chatham in Wilson County, please contact me.. If you know any chathams in Wilson County, please ask them to contact me. I am sarching for family ties - especially descendents of Isaac Chatham, or of his chidren: Benjamin, Nancy, William, Mary or James. I will appreciate any help I can get. Doyle Chatham

Michael, I am not related to any of your family, but am familiar with Stoner Creek, as I lived on its bank while in college. If flows from Mt Juliet westward to Davidson County (Hermitage TN), going approx 2-3 miles from Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. Then southwestward toward Stones River. It meets the river just below Percy Priest Dam and I-40, close to Clover Bottom, where Anderw Jackson used to race horses. If I can be of any further help feel free to write. Clyde Hall, Murfreesboro, TN

Well - 1st, let me thank all of you who have responded and helped me! 2nd, Of vourse I won't give up. Finding the deed for James Galloway from Absalom Clifton - while not being what I had hoped, turned out to be the James Galloway of Rockingham NC. The tract of Land while originally in Sumner - turns out to be in Smirth Co. He paid taxes there in 1814 on the grant and sold it in 1828. This James Galloway moved on to Williamson and had 5000 acres on the Duck river. He was part of a big clanfrom Scotland whose father and uncle were Land buyers in TN. ANYWHO - Becuase of this deed it led me to Smith CO wills and invintories were I did find a will for Tilman Dixon in 1816, and guess what/who I should find; runaway - John Galloway - due; 25 Dec.1809 - $18.00 Becuase my John all of sudden appears in Wilson in May 1810 - I know this is my John Galloway! the irony of it! --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail.

Hi Michael, N stands for North Carolina District. (Not to be confused with North Carolina land grants in Tennessee.) I notice the index lists the land as in Middle District, which at that time was Davidson, Sumner and Tennessee Counties [and included the counties later formed from them.] So, the 1792 and 1793 grants to Absolom (possibly CLIFTON, see below) were in the area of the above three counties. *Tennessee Land Entries-Military Bounty Lands* lists the land as assigned by Absolem CLIFTON's heirs to James GALLAWAY in Sumner County. The actual land grants should contain more details on the specifics of the land, and may mention smaller creeks etc, helping to place the present location of the land. The land entries, warrants, and surveys for this tract may also help to identify the present location of the land. Rick Saunders http://genealogypro.com/fsaunders.html

Hi Michael! I am not researching your line, but I certainly like your way of thinking. You will certainly find the answers to your questions with the way you are handling your research. I am no genealogy expert, but I have been "at it" for a long time. From my experience, I may be able to help you with some of your questions: 1. "On Stones River" or "On Stoners Creek": I'm sure it depends upon the area of the country, the surveyor, etc., but my experience is that when it says that it does not necessarily mean the land is actually ON the river or creek. More often I have seen "On the waters of . . . " or something like that, indicating they are in that watershed or flood plain, but not actually on the water. They would mention the closest water course, kind of like we would mention a major intersection today. Again, this is from my experience, and may not hold true in all metes and bounds descriptions. 2. "Assignee of Heirs of Absalom Tefton/Tatum PVT".: This tells me that Absalom Tatum has died and his heirs are selling his land warrant. In my experience, I have never found any assignors to be related to any assignees, but surely there are exceptions. You are smart to consider the possibility. I do believe that warrants were often for sale through advertisements or agents. Good luck with your research. Debbie McArdle (In Wilson County: EDWARDS, O'NEAL, HAWKINS, BASS) michael smith wrote: > we only have the Wilson Co deed books at our library - > BUT - I looked through them today to see if the deeds > for Absalon tatum from 1792 & 1793 were in them! They > are not. This tells me that theymust be listed in the > Sumner Co deed books. So I would assume that (by > default) answers my question about the Dist. N being > all the same dist in TN. Based on that and based on > the fact that those 2 deeds mention Stones river and > the other one which mentions James Galloway is listed > as being in Sumner, this must mean that all three are > now in what is Wilson. > > That leads me to the geography question! Stones River > is in Wilson is it not? and Stoners creek is in the > same location of that Stone river - is it not? > > the question on wording! > again the deed listed to "James Galloway in 1795 which > states "Assignee of Heirs of Absalom Tefton/Tatum > PVT". > > Would this mean he is an "heir" as in a descendent or > could this simply be that this Absalom Tefton/Tatum > assigned him the land and called him an heir. This is > higghly confusing? > > thanks michael > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! > http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ > > ==== TNWILSON Mailing List ==== > The Wilson County Genealogy Depot > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwcogs/ > <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwcogs">The Wilson Co. Depot</A>

Michael, This wording indicates the land (warrant?) was originally given to Absalom Tafton/Tatum who has since died. His heirs have assigned (probably sold) it to James Galloway. This does not mean James himself was an heir. Joy ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael smith" <michaelb36@yahoo.com> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 1:43 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] geography and wording questions > the question on wording! > again the deed listed to "James Galloway in 1795 which > states "Assignee of Heirs of Absalom Tefton/Tatum > PVT". > > Would this mean he is an "heir" as in a descendent or > could this simply be that this Absalom Tefton/Tatum > assigned him the land and called him an heir. This is > higghly confusing?