I have been a surveying technician for 14 years. NOWADAYS, on the waters of, literally means that. As water's edges change, so does the land that the person owns. The boundary of that line is not definite, it meanders. Trees were used as landmarks to mark peoples properties, nowadays they do not use them, but set iron pins in the ground or in concrete. Creeks can dry up, change courses, so in 200 years, they may no longer exist anymore. I hope this helps.

Hello, I am wondering if anyone might know something about my ancestor Young Ewen Bone b. c. 1794 in KY d. bef 1870 in Independence or White County, Arkansas m. Dorcas Stephenson (1st wife) m. Amy Mcdaniel (2nd wife). Amy McDaniel was the brother of Mumford McDaniel who moved to Limestone County, Alabama. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have been looking for information on his family for quite some time without much success. I think that Young may have been one of William Bone's and Elizabeth Pott's children. Thanks so much, Christopher Johnson Descendants of Young Ewen Bone 1 Young Ewen Bone b: Abt 1794 in Kentucky d: Bef 1870 in Possibly Independence or White County, Arkansas Fact 1: Abt 1822 Moved to Maury County, Tennessee Fact 2: This part of Maury County later became the 12th district of Marshall County, TN Fact 3: Stonemason Fact 4: 1845 Sold land in Maury County, Tennessee . +Dorcas E. Stephenson b: 1797 d: in Probably Maury County, Tennessee m: June 1, 1815 in Williamson County, Tennessee . 2 Rosannah Bone b: Abt 1821 in Williamson or Maury County, Tennessee .... +Thomas Coggen m: December 19, 1843 in Marshall County, Tennessee . 2 Rachel C. Bone b: Abt 1828 in Maury County, Tennessee .... +James N. Haynes m: December 23, 1850 in Marshall County, Tennessee . 2 William S. Bone b: Abt 1820 in Williamson or Maury County, Tennessee Fact 1: 1845 Sold land in Maury County, Tennessee Fact 2: Corporal in G Company, 47th Infantry, Tennessee during the Civil War Fact 3: Company G was mustered in Gibson County, Tennessee Fact 4: 1850 Census of Marshall County, Tennessee *2nd Wife of Young Ewen Bone: . +Amy McDaniel b: Abt 1804 in South Carolina m: December 10, 1836 in Maury County, Tennessee Fact 1: 1870 Head of Household on census of White County, Arkansas . 2 Mary Francis Bone b: August 4, 1848 in MarshallMaury County, Tennessee d: July 15, 1913 in Probably Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: 1850 Not found in Arkansas in any county Fact 4: Birthdate listed as 1849 on census .... +William R. Johnson b: February 1840 in Kentucky d: 1920 in Probably Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas m: Abt 1867 in White County?, Arkansas Fact 1: 1870 Census Harrison Twp., White County, Arkansas Fact 2: 1870 Real estate valued at $400, personal estate $200 Fact 3: 1880 Census of Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas Fact 4: 1890 Coldwell Township, School District 1 .... 3 Edith Earline Johnson b: March 13, 1889 in Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas d: June 5, 1944 in Russell, White County, Arkansas Fact 1: June 6, 1944 Buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: Birthplace given as Alabama on Bald Knob, White County census ........ +Jesse Harrison Tarwater b: November 26, 1887 in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri d: October 10, 1969 in Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas m: Abt 1910 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: October 14, 1941 Received land from Jim Womack Fact 2: January 2, 1920 Occupation listed as sawmill on Bald Knob, White County census Fact 3: Buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas Fact 4: His funeral was in Heber Springs, Arkansas .... 3 Columbus W. "Lumm" Johnson b: Abt 1874 in Coldwell Township, White, Arkansas d: Aft 1920 in White County, Arkansas Fact 3: 1920 Census of Bald Knob, White County, Arkansas Fact 4: 1920 Merchant, owned a general store ........ +Sarah "Josie" Weathers b: July 25, 1878 in Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas d: December 15, 1918 in White County, Arkansas m: Abt 1900 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: Buried at Fredonia Cemetery, Judsonia, White County, Arkansas .... 3 Earl Johnson b: May 1887 in White County, Arkansas ........ +Viola Euton b: Abt 1890 m: October 7, 1912 in White County, Arkansas .... 3 Ollie Johnson b: December 26, 1880 in White County, Arkansas d: November 15, 1966 in Denmark, White County, Arkansas ........ +William Sherman Allgood b: August 2, 1868 in Wayne County, Illinois d: September 30, 1957 in Denmark, White County, Arkansas m: Abt 1898 in White County, Arkanas Fact 1: 1900 Census of Barron Township, Jackson County, Arkansas .... 3 Cansada Johnson b: February 1885 in White County, Arkanas .... 3 Louisa J. Johnson b: Abt 1868 in White County, Arkansas? .... 3 William F. Johnson b: Abt January 15, 1870 in White County, Arkansas? .... 3 Mary E. Johnson b: Abt 1872 in White County, Arkansas .... 3 Sarah A. Johnson b: Abt 1874 in White County, Arkansas . 2 Mumphard E. Bone b: 1840 in Tennessee or Kentucky d: May 9, 1898 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: 1880 Census of Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: 1880 Living next door to W.R. Johnson and sister Mary .... +Manda A. "Mandy" b: June 26, 1852 in Tennessee d: October 10, 1936 in White County, Arkansas m: Abt 1880 in Tennessee or Kentucky Fact 1: 1900 Census of Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: Her father was born in IL, mother in TN Fact 3: 1900 Living next door to William Johnson Fact 4: 1910 Census of Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas .... 3 Luther Conley "Luke" Bone b: December 15, 1896 in White County, Arkansas d: November 30, 1961 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: Buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: 1920 Neighbor of Bert Tarwater Fact 3: 1920 Neighbor of Frank Holder Fact 4: 1920 Census of Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas ........ +Ocie Smith b: January 10, 1898 in White County, Arkansas d: October 29, 1986 in White County, Arkansas m: Abt 1920 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: 1920 Census of Coldwell Township, White County, Arkansas .... 3 Boyd A. Bone b: December 30, 1885 in White County, Arkansas d: Abt 1950 in Balld Knob, White County, Arkansas Fact 1: ONly had three children ........ +Maude .... 3 Alphus "Alph" L. Bone b: May 3, 1883 in White County, Arkansas d: January 20, 1977 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: Buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: Neighbor of Bert Tarwater Fact 3: Neighbor of Frank Holder Fact 4: Neighbor of brother Luke ........ +Mandy Ann Gunn b: Abt 1900 in Arkansas d: 1966 in White County, Arkansas .... 3 Walter W. Bone b: September 1880 in White County, Arkansas d: 1944 Fact 1: 1920 Census of Velvet Ridge, White County, Arkansas Fact 2: 1920 Neighbor of James and Nellie Weathers ........ +Katie Stanley b: Abt 1882 in Arkansas .... 3 Thomas "Tom" Bone b: November 6, 1893 in White County, Arkansas d: June 10, 1980 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: Buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, White County, Arkansas ........ +Lucy Ann b: November 5, 1895 in Arkansas d: May 21, 1976 in White County, Arkansas Fact 1: Buried at Shady Grove Cemetery, White County, Arkansas .... 3 Nora Lee Bone b: April 1889 in White County, Arkanas d: Abt 1984 in Judsonia, White County, Arkansas ........ +Tom Smith b: Abt 1897 in White County, Arkansas d: Abt 1981 in Judsonia, White County, Arkansas m: in White County, Arkansas .... 3 Oscar F. Bone b: January 13, 1889 in White County, Arkanas d: May 12, 1902 in White County, Arkansas .... 3 Arthur T. Bone b: November 1893 in White County, Arkansas . 2 Zachariah Bone b: Abt 1838 in Maury County, Tennessee . 2 Sarah F. Bone b: Abt 1840 in Maury County, Tennessee . 2 John Bone b: Abt 1841 in Maury County, Tennessee . 2 Anna Bone b: Abt 1843 in Maury/Marshall County, Tennessee . 2 James H. Bone b: Abt 1844 in Maury/Marshall County, Tennessee . 2 Edward C. Bone b: Abt 1844 in Maury/Marshall County, Tennessee

Bill: I'm no expert, but my experience is that the land did not actually have to sit on the banks of the river or creek. It would be in the area that would drain into those waters. I have found land in Kentucky that mentions the larger river nearby, but the land was actually near a creek that ran into the larger river. I have found a different reference in Kentucky that says "on the Pond River". It does not say "on the waters of the Pond River". I am working on the assumption that this land is actually on the river, but I don't know for certain yet. Your question is an interesting one. Hope others will respond with their experiences. Debbie Bill Troutt wrote: > Hello List, > > I have been looking at some early Wilson County deeds - between 1810 > and 1840. Does anyone know whether it can be taken literally when > the deed says something like: "ON THE WATERS OF"? > > I'm merely wondering if such a deed means that the land was right > on the creek. The boundary descriptions don't actually mention the > creek, and they often don't mention any neighbor's lines - they just > mention what trees or stakes are at the corners of the tract and how > long the sides of the tracts are. > > I would appreciate any insight that any of you would care to share. > > My gr. gr. gr. grandfather (Joseph TROUT) bought land from Jonas > BRADLEY in 1813. The deed says that the tract consisted of 136 acres > of land "conveyed to Jonas BRADLEY by John (initial) BLOUNT on the > waters of Cedar Creek." > > The deed was witnessed by Joseph WEIR and James WEIR, so I'm thinking > the land might have been near the community of "WEIR." Its location > is shown on the 1907 map on the wall at the Wilson Co. Archives in > Lebanon, TN. It must have been at or near what is now called > "Taylorsvill." Does anyone know for sure? > > Thanks, > Bill Troutt in Katy, TX > > ==== TNWILSON Mailing List ==== > TNWILSON Website > http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwilson/ > <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnwilson">TNWILSON</A>

Hello List, I have been looking at some early Wilson County deeds - between 1810 and 1840. Does anyone know whether it can be taken literally when the deed says something like: "ON THE WATERS OF"? I'm merely wondering if such a deed means that the land was right on the creek. The boundary descriptions don't actually mention the creek, and they often don't mention any neighbor's lines - they just mention what trees or stakes are at the corners of the tract and how long the sides of the tracts are. I would appreciate any insight that any of you would care to share. My gr. gr. gr. grandfather (Joseph TROUT) bought land from Jonas BRADLEY in 1813. The deed says that the tract consisted of 136 acres of land "conveyed to Jonas BRADLEY by John (initial) BLOUNT on the waters of Cedar Creek." The deed was witnessed by Joseph WEIR and James WEIR, so I'm thinking the land might have been near the community of "WEIR." Its location is shown on the 1907 map on the wall at the Wilson Co. Archives in Lebanon, TN. It must have been at or near what is now called "Taylorsvill." Does anyone know for sure? Thanks, Bill Troutt in Katy, TX

If you need help with lookups and research in Davidson or Wilson CO, TN...Let me know. I live on the border of these two counties. I'll help if I can. Elizabeth

he Parks Goodall I have died in 1826. He was married to Frances(Franky) Cox. Their children: John Parks William Hardin Joab Sucky Sweat

Does anyone know where the McFarland cemetery is located-the exact location? Supposedly it is on the road between Martha and Leeville. It was in a cow pasture 20 years ago when my cousin visited it. Thanks in advance. Leslie uslklh@aol.com

I am looking for info on Charles "C. T." Harris of Wilson Co., later of Henry Co., TN. He was probably around for most of the 19th century. I believe he was md. more than once. His daughter Margaret Amanda Harris married Adam A. Hope in Henry Co. in the 1850s. Her sister (Martha F.?) married Robert A. Carson of Henry Co. After the deaths of Martha (ca 1870?) and Adam (1864), Robert married Margaret and they moved to TX then AR wuth their blended family. When Margaret died, Robert had her place of birth, Wilson Co., TN, put on her tombstone. What was C.T.'s ancestry? Where did he come from? Are there any records of him and/or his ancestors in Wilson Co.? Thanks for any help! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/

Debbi Harris Loney <edloney@muhlen.com> wrote: I'm looking for anything on Tyre Harris,I know he was in Wilson Co. at least by 1824,his daughter Priscilla married James Scabrough Lyons there that year,I need to know if his wife was Betsy Hawkins,other children were Mary, Thomas Hawkinas,maybe Elizabeth and martha. Anything you can tell me will help. Thanks, Debbi Harris Loney Debbi - I have these notes on two men by the name of Tyree Harris. I am thinking there must be some connection. Perhaps your Tyre was a sibling of my Lydia. Ancestors of Lydia P. Harris Generation No. 1 1. Lydia P. Harris She was the daughter of 2. Tyree Harris, Jr. and 3. Susanna Swift. She married (1) Robert Eason September 16, 1802 in Wilson County, Tennessee1. He died 1823. He was the son of Alexander Eason and Mary Walton. Lydia P. Eason is appointed administratrix of the estate of Robert Eason, deceased, with securities Reddick Eason and Arthur Dew. (Quarterly Court Records, Wilson Co. TN 1822-24, Dec 22, 1823, p. 366) Generation No. 2 2. Tyree Harris, Jr.1, born 1760 in Virginia; died in Caswell Co. North Carolina. He was the son of 4. Tyree Sr. Harris and 5. Mary Ann Simpson. He married 3. Susanna Swift. 3. Susanna Swift, died in Tennessee. Notes for Susanna Swift: Widow Susannah Harris moved her family from Caswell County, North Carolina, to Davidson County (Nashville area), TN in the 1790s. Many of their descendants settled down in Giles County, TN along with a number of other Caswell County friends and relations. (source: Erick Montgomery) Child of Tyree Harris and Susanna Swift is: 1 i. Lydia P. Harris, married Robert Eason September 16, 1802 in Wilson County, Tennessee. Generation No. 3 4. Tyree Sr. Harris He married 5. Mary Ann Simpson. 5. Mary Ann Simpson Child of Tyree Harris and Mary Simpson is: 2 i. Tyree Harris, Jr., born 1760 in Virginia; died in Caswell Co. North Carolina; married Susanna Swift Endnotes 1. Research of David Richardson, descendent of Alexander Eason. hakautsuruni@email.msn.com. 2. Erick Montgomery, Erickdm@aol.com, Posting to TNWILSON Rootsweb list, Jan 3, 2001. 3. Erick Montgomery, Erickdm@aol.com.

TYREE HARRIS is he from Caswell Co. NC? JANE

would like to have a will look up . will book page 168, daniel mosley (moser) 1849 from book "index to wilson, co.wills and administrations, 1802-1861" by bryn sistler. betty

I'm looking for anything on Tyre Harris,I know he was in Wilson Co. at least by 1824,his daughter Priscilla married James Scabrough Lyons there that year,I need to know if his wife was Betsy Hawkins,other children were Mary, Thomas Hawkinas,maybe Elizabeth and martha. Anything you can tell me will help. Thanks, Debbi Harris Loney

Sorry, Fred, there isn't anything further in Mr. Partlow's book regarding Parks Goodall. There are no listings for Burge, and only the one on Dockins. Wish I could be of more help, but these are not my people, so I don't know anything about them. If there are any other lookups I can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask. Teresa ----- Original Message ----- From: <muddauber@worldnet.att.net> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 5:57 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] Re: More on Parks Goodall > Hi one more time Teresa, > > Parks & Fannie had a daughter, Frances (Fanny) GOODALL who marr. a William DOCKINS. Their daughter, Martha Bryson (Patsy) DOCKINS b. 11 Jun 1822 Wilson Co., TN, d. Collin Co., TX, bd. Burge Homestead In Denton, TX, marr. 14 Oct 1841 Wilson Co., TN to Francis William BURGE b. 13 Mar 1819 Wilson Co., TN, d. abt. 1902 Denton Co., TX, bd. Burge Homestead In Denton, TX. > Do you know if Parks was married more than once? > > Fred > > ______________________________

Teresa and others, I don't know why this happens, but it does. I'm subscribed twice, using two different accounts, and it happens to me too. The only thing I know to do is, occasionally browse through the archives to see if anything relevant to your work has slipped by you. And new to me is the new Archive to our list. I wonder when this changed? Access the TNWILSON list messages at: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p= <a href="http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=">TNWILSON_Archive< /A> Once there, click the appropriate categories to get to Wilson County, TN. I would post the direct link, but it is about a mile long and probably wouldn't appear intact if I did. Sorry for this inconvenience. Greg -----Original Message----- From: Teresa Walker [mailto:twalker@iland.net] Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 7:08 PM To: TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNWILSON] Queries and Answers I have been receiving my Wilson Co.-L in digest form, but there are answers to queries I have never seen. Has anyone else experienced this? Am I missing something somewhere?

I am sorry.....I meant the 1860 census for Gillson Brewington and family...... Sorry. Margaret

Good evening list........ One of my "brick" walls is my gr-grandfather, William Brewington.... I was wondering if any one has access to the Wilson Co. 1850 census for GILLSON and MARY Brewington with children, Mary, James, Bette, William ( my gr-grandfather, and John.......... Thanks in advance..... Margaret La Rue

I have been receiving my Wilson Co.-L in digest form, but there are answers to queries I have never seen. Has anyone else experienced this? Am I missing something somewhere? It can be very confusing when you don't know what the query was and you may have an answer for someone. Also, it would be very helpful to everyone (I think) if each one who posted an answer would put a small description of the query in their reply. Some of them are very confusing without any identification of the query or answer. Just a suggestion. Teresa twalker@iland.net

For the two queries re: Vivrette, Thomas E. Partlow's WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CHANCERY COURT RECORDS 1842-1892, has the following entries which may be helpful to you. 1. Bill of complaint of P. H. Viverett, W. D. Viverett, M. T. Viverett, Mary Ann Viverett, Abedeas Viverett, and John L. Viverett against Lanson B. Viverett, minor, and John and Dosha Viverett, children of Joseph D. Viverett, deceased. Complainants are the lawful heirs of Micajah Viverett together with their minor brother, Lanson B. Viverett; and John and Dosha, the children of their brother Joseph W. Viverett. Micajah Viverett died intestate in 1867. Petition to sell 24 acres. 20 October 1869 (Chancery Book H, Pp. 428-433) 2. Bill of complaint of C. J. L. Baird, P. H. Vivrett, W. D. Vivrett, M. T. Vivrett, M. A. Vivrett, Beda Vivrett, J. T. Vivrett, L. B. Vivrett, and Elizabeth Vivrett of Texas against Theodrick Vivrett of Wilson County; and J. f. Vivrett of Texas. Petitioners are the widow and heirs of Micajah Vivrett who died some years ago. The said Micajah Vivrett owned 166 acres which were sold to P. H. and L. B. Vivrett. They then sold to C. J. L. Baird. 4 September 1875 (Chancery Book 1874-1875, Pp. 369-370) 3. Bill of complaint of J. D. Vivrett, administrator of Thomas Viverett, and Julia A. Viverett, the widow, against Whit Creel and wife Sallie; Crudup Viverett; and Maude Viverett, minors; and Judie Viverett, widow of E. Viverett. Thomas Viverett departed this life intestate in October 1869. He left his widow, Julia A. Viverett; J. D. Viverett, a son; and a daughter who married Whit Creel; and Crudup Viverett who is a minor. He left his son, Elijah B., who has died leaving the defendant Judy, his widow, and Maude his only child. 22 May 1871 (Chancery Book K, Pp. 506-513) 4. Petition of Elizabeth Link and her children, to wit, John J., William B., Robert R. Link, and Elanson Vivarett and wife Mary F. against Nancy S. Link, a minor. James A. Link departed this life, intestate, on 17 April last, leaving Elizabeth his widow and his children John J., William B., Mary F., Robert R., and Nancy S. Said Link owned a tract of land in the 22nd District bounded by Armstead Lain, Richard Ligon, Elizabeth Hudson, and R. S. Wilburn. Permission is being sought to divide the land. 2 July 1856 (Chancery Court 1853-1862, Pp. 429-435) These are not my family. I just did a lookup for you. Teresa ----- Original Message ----- From: <TNWILSON-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <TNWILSON-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 12:01 AM Subject: TNWILSON-D Digest V01 #134

I second Teresa's idea. Some information on those responses to help the rest of us follow the train. And yes, I too get lots of replies to questions that aren't in my Wilson Co., mailbox. By the way - for those of you with perhaps connections to Collin Co., TX - I once again mention the following website which has transcriptions of old newspapers - and lots of surnames. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/9473 Jan

I am not related to any of these families. I have Mr. Partlow's book and just did a lookup to help out. Sorry.