Debbie, Mr. Partlow's book, WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CHANCERY COURT RECORDS 1842-1892, has the following entry which may be of interest: Bill of complaint of Thomas Sadler against Erastus Smith and A. Young, administrators of B. C. Chumbley; Daniel Chumbley and wife Eliza, Thomas Dunn and wife Rachel, John Chumbley, Richard chumbley, Jimmy Chumbley, and Elizabeth chumbley of Wilson County; Ross Keath and wife Polly of Dekalb County; John Tarpley and wife (Martha) of Illinois as the only heirs of Richard Chumbley; and Lafayette Sadler, George Sadler, Polly Jones, the widow of James Jones who has since the death of said Jones married a man whose name is not know, Theophilus West and wife Martha, the only heirs of William Sadler. The land of William Sadler deceased should be sold and equally divided between Thomas Sadler, Lafayette Sadler, and George Sadler, the children of William Sadler. Defendants Martha and Polly, also daughters of William Sadler, were to received only five dollars. Thomas Sadler states that his grandmother, Jane Sadler, who is now dead gave the tract of land to the said William Sadler. 14 April 1869 (Chancery Book K, Pp. 524-529) {This proves Daniel to be the son of Richard.} Bill of complaint of Daniel Chumbley, Thomas Dunn and wife Rachel, and R. B. Chumbley against John Tarpley and wife Martha of Illinis. Said parties own a tract of land formerly occupied by the widow of Richard Chumbley as the dower interest. 8 February 1877 (Chancery Book 1876-1892, Pp. 207-208) Hope these are helpful. Teresa twalker@iland.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Jennings <debbiej@iquest.net> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 6:21 AM Subject: [TNWILSON] Daniel CHUMBLEY/1828-??/TN > Daniel CHUMBLEY b. about 1828 in TN > Thought to be son of Richard CHUMBLEY. > Daniel married on 19 Aug 1848 in Smith County TN > Elizabeth SADDLER b.1828 in TN > daughter of Wm. W. and Susan (PEMBERTON) > SADDLER. > I would like to find further info regarding this couple regarding their > deaths and their 8 children: > Araminta,Virginia,Lucy,Nubern,2 other Brothers and one sister. > > Any help is appreciated. > > > Debbie Jennings > debbiej@iquest.net > "Following the footprints through time" > Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD, > VA,CAN,GER,ENG > > ______________________________

Renee, Congratulations on finding your family. I know what you are feeling. Thomas E. Partlow's WILSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, CHANCERY COURT RECORDS 1842-1892, has some entries which will be of interest to you. (Note: The name Prichard is shown as Pritchett in all these entries.) 1. Petition of George and Harriet Pritchett of Wilson County; and Elizabeth C. Weaks and husband Robert of Sumner County, against Benjamin, Elizabeth, William Jasper, Duncan Newton, Diadamer, Nancy, Ruthy, Mary, Jane, and George Pritchett, minor children of John Pritchett of Illinois; and against Nancy, Elizabeth, John, Mary, Sarah Jane, Benjamin, Parthenia, and Edward Corder, minor heirs of Margaret Corder, formerly Margaret Pritchett, of Illinois; and against Jane Weaks and Isaac Weaks of Illinois; and John, Catherine, Elizabeth, William Thomas, and James R. Pritchett, minor heirs of William Pritchett of Dekalb County. In 1831, George Pritchett departed this life. His widow, Elizabeth Pritchett continued to live on is land in the 12th District until 11 May of this year [1856] when she died. Said plaintiffs are seeking to purchase the land. They have purchased the interested of Benjamin Pritchett of Wilson County; Mary Hudson and husband William C.,; Sarah and Elizabeth Hickey; J. A. Hudson and wife Nancy. 2 June 1856 (Chancery Court 1855-1861, Pp 339-345) 2. Bill of complaint of William P. Barry, executor of Benjamin Pritchett against Jane F. Pritchett, Jasper C. Pritchett, Nancy Pritchett, and Julia Pritchett of Dekalb County; John Pritchett and George W. Pritchett of Smith County; and Daniel Pritchett and James Pritchett of Wilson County. Benjamin Pritchett died in September 1851, leaving his widow, Jane F. Pritchett and the above named children. Petition to sell land. 11 January 1862. (Chancery Court 1865-1867, Pp. 465-469) 3. Bill of complaint of I. W. Dill, administrator of Moses A. Byers; Polly Ann Mosier, B. H. Mosier, John Mosier, Henry Mosier, Matilds Mosier, and John O'Neal of Wilson County; and A. W. Mosier of Texas against Lucretia Mosier, Starnes Mosier, Alexander M. Mosier, Mary E. Mosier, William O'Neal, Mattie O'Neal, and Berry O'Neal, a minor. Berry Mosier died intestate in 1874. Complainant Polly Ann Mosier is the widow; the other complainants are his only children; defendants are grandchildren, being the only children of daughter Christiana who was the wife of complainant John O'Neal. 5 April 1875 (Chancery Book 1874-1875, Pp 43-44) I hope these entries are helpful. Unfortunately, the books cited above are in the hands of a private citizen, and are not available for photocopying nor are they on microfilm. Mr. Partlow's abstracts are the only records available. However, any of the entries involving land transactions would have deeds, etc., and those would be available for copy. There are a number of other entries for Robertson and White; however, since you did not have any specifics on that family, it would be difficult to sort out which might be of help. If you have other Robertson names, I will be happy to check for new entries. Good luck!! Teresa twalker@iland.net ----- Original Message ----- From: Renee S. <swicegoo@esper.com> To: <TNWILSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 4:05 PM Subject: [TNWILSON] I found my family !!! > I am sitting here with the tears streaming down my face - I have found my > family after over 25 years of searching. Would anyone related to the > family listed below please contact me. I am the great-granddaughter of M. > F. Robertson White listed below. > > Renee Glenn Swicegood, daughter of Helen Green Glenn, daughter of Flaura > White Green (1896 - 1981). Daughter of M. Flaura Robertson White (1867 - > 1896). > ========================================= > > Benjamin Prichard April 16, 1792 to Aug 3, 1872 > Polly A. Prichard wife of Benjamin Prichard March 10, 1796 to Dec 5, 1869 > > James B. Prichard Jan 11, 1819 to Dec 25, 1892 > Martha A. Arnold wife of James B. Prichard Apr 29, 1830 to Jan 5, 1906 > Mary F. Prichard Feb 10, 1851 to May 16, 1878 > > Lucretia Byers Dec 16, 1832 to ???? > M. A. Byers (Masonic symbol on stone) Aug 8, 1824 to May 12, 1898 > Sarah A. wife of C.L.Robertson and daughter of M.A.& L.Byers May 7,1850 > to Nov 30,1867 > S.L. Robertson Granddaughter of M.A. & Lue Byers Nov 23, 1867 to May 30, > 1882 > M.F. Robertson wife of J.H. White Granddaughter of M.A. & Lue Byers Nov > 23, 1867 to Aug 26, 1896 > Freddie White Died May 9, 1894 Aged 9 days >

Hi Does anyone have the 1850 census for a lookup? The names are: JOSIAH IMPSON, JAMES COGGINS GRAHAM JACKSON. They would be head of households. Thank you very much for any help!!!! JANE

Daniel CHUMBLEY b. about 1828 in TN Thought to be son of Richard CHUMBLEY. Daniel married on 19 Aug 1848 in Smith County TN Elizabeth SADDLER b.1828 in TN daughter of Wm. W. and Susan (PEMBERTON) SADDLER. I would like to find further info regarding this couple regarding their deaths and their 8 children: Araminta,Virginia,Lucy,Nubern,2 other Brothers and one sister. Any help is appreciated. Debbie Jennings debbiej@iquest.net "Following the footprints through time" Researching in IN,KY,TN,NC,PA,NJ,VT,NY,MA,MD, VA,CAN,GER,ENG

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1 April 2002, 72 years after it was taken. See further details on the Soundex for it, questions asked, etc. at: http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/1930cen.html Rick Saunders http://genealogypro.com/fsaunders.html

Hi Willis, The U. S. census is not available for 72 years after it's taken. It's not even available for indexing during that time. The 1930 U. S. census will be released for viewing in 2002. But it will not be indexed. Until it's released, they can't even begin indexing it. I don't know how long that'll take. Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.net> Willis Goldston wrote: > Does any one know the release date for the 1930 > census? > > Willis Goldston

Does any one know the release date for the 1930 census? Willis Goldston

History of Wilson County Tennessee; Its Land and Its Life has been re-issued by the Wilson County Library Board and edited by G. Frank Burns. The two volumes can be purchased from the Wilson County Library for $65.00. According to the History , in 1800 John Seveir issued a Captain's commission to Solomon Harpole and an ensign's commission to Martin Harpole. Experienced Indian fighters "are the two Harpoles, one of whom the Indians had named'the Fool Warrior' because of his daredevil exploits in the battle of the canebrakes on Smith's Fork in 1792." This is really interesting, isn't it? Peggie

I sure hope someone can help me. Today at the local FHC I found on microfiche a "Index of Persons in the History of Wilson County, Tennessee", by History Associates Dixon L. Merritt. I checked the card catalog and noticed there were several books concerning the History of Wilson County. Does anyone know the name and author of the history that this index is referring? In the index I found several listing for a John, Martin and Solomon Harpole. I would very much like to see what is written about these three men. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sharon Reinhardt AZ

I am sitting here with the tears streaming down my face - I have found my family after over 25 years of searching. Would anyone related to the family listed below please contact me. I am the great-granddaughter of M. F. Robertson White listed below. Renee Glenn Swicegood, daughter of Helen Green Glenn, daughter of Flaura White Green (1896 - 1981). Daughter of M. Flaura Robertson White (1867 - 1896). ========================================= Benjamin Prichard April 16, 1792 to Aug 3, 1872 Polly A. Prichard wife of Benjamin Prichard March 10, 1796 to Dec 5, 1869 James B. Prichard Jan 11, 1819 to Dec 25, 1892 Martha A. Arnold wife of James B. Prichard Apr 29, 1830 to Jan 5, 1906 Mary F. Prichard Feb 10, 1851 to May 16, 1878 Lucretia Byers Dec 16, 1832 to ???? M. A. Byers (Masonic symbol on stone) Aug 8, 1824 to May 12, 1898 Sarah A. wife of C.L.Robertson and daughter of M.A.& L.Byers May 7,1850 to Nov 30,1867 S.L. Robertson Granddaughter of M.A. & Lue Byers Nov 23, 1867 to May 30, 1882 M.F. Robertson wife of J.H. White Granddaughter of M.A. & Lue Byers Nov 23, 1867 to Aug 26, 1896 Freddie White Died May 9, 1894 Aged 9 days

Today my column is at the request of Shirley Treadway, a reader.  She has wondered at the old jewelry items found at auctions, flea markets, antique shops…and the story such a piece could tell.  She asked me to take the questions she had, and then weave a story.  And so I have… The Wedding Band (from the "Sunday Afternoon Rocking" series) 1835 The day Daniel placed the gold band on Jane's finger, she twisted and turned it, gazing with wonder upon it and proud that her husband had kept his word.  They had married in North Carolina and spent the equivalent of their honeymoon traveling through Cumberland Gap and then down the river by flat boat. Well she remembered the evening of the promise, when he took her aside at a brush arbor meeting, and she knew by the determination in his stance and the serious set of his jaw, that he had come to a decision.  "There ain't nothing for me here, Jane.  And I am aiming to leave.  I want you to leave with me.  I have not much to give you, but one day I will have. And when I have made my place, one day I will put a ring on your finger."  And so they had married…without a ring. She made him a promise the day he kept his.  "I will never take it off." 1866 Jane called Tom, her youngest son to her bedside, the day he announced he would be marrying Lavinia.  Well she knew Tom's circumstances…and her own.  "Tom," she told him, "You got five youngins to raise and good it is Lavinia will take your family on.  But I expect you have no money for a ring, and so I want you to hear me out.  I promised your Papa I will never remove this ring while I am yet living, and I will not.  But when I am gone, I am telling you to remove it.  And place it on Lavinia's finger.  You make her a promise, same as your Papa made me.  You have not much to give her, but this ring is a promise you will stick by her same as she has promised to stick by your youngins." 1895 Lavinia stuck by Tom's family. She raised them, and she raised the ones she and Tom brought into the world.  And Tom kept his promise.  He never had a great deal materially to give her, but he stuck by her, same as she stuck by his family.  All of her young years, Martha watched the golden band glinting in the sun, the light of a fire, as Lavinia worked.  She thought as the years passed how strange it was that the band never lost its gleam, its luster…when the hands that wore them told such a different story.  Lavinia's busy hands, the hands the children watched kneading dough, firmly grasping a hoe, determined in their attack of a wash board…slowly changed as the years went on.  They went from smooth and soft, to reddened and rough, and finally the busy hands lay gently clasped, wrinkled and work-worn, on a chest that grew quiet.   Martha put the ring away. 1915 Molly loved to sift through the bits of treasures in Mama's trunk, and sometimes if Mama was not too busy, she would sit beside her and tell her the stories of the treasures.  The pretty blue silk covered box, she told her, was from the pie supper where she met Papa, and the Indian head penny was what her uncle had given her the day she was born.  And the wedding ring that just fit on Molly's thumb was her grandmother's.  "It was my Mama's," Martha told her, "And it was my Papa's mother's before that. It came with a promise each time it was passed, and the day I kept it, I decided on a promise of my own.  It will be passed right on, Molly, and each time the stories of the promises can be told.  It is the story of our family in this place.  One day the ring will be yours."  Molly, raised her bright blue eyes to meet her Mama's, and furrowed her eyebrows in concentration.  "Then, Mama," she proclaimed, "I promise to give it to my own little girl, and tell her all about Samuel and Jane, and the flat boat.  And about Tom and Lavinia, and the poor little children without a mama she raised." 1955 Molly never had children, and so she never kept her promise.  She kept it tucked away and now and then would see it and think perhaps she should tell the story to someone, perhaps Nancy, but somehow that time never evolved.  It was her niece who cleared out the home Molly had known, and distributed first one thing and then another to those she thought could use it, keeping only the things she would find useful herself.  When she came upon the wedding ring, she wondered where it had come from, for Molly had never married. It could not have been Martha's for Martha was buried in hers.  Shrugging her shoulders, Nancy pocketed it and dropped it in her jewelry box, never intending to wear it, but thinking perhaps one day she would have it melted down and something made of it. 1995 With Mother in the nursing home, and it obvious she could never come back home, all Jim knew to do was to clear out her apartment.  The bills at the nursing home were outrageous, and there was no sense wasting what little money she had on utilities and upkeep for something she was not likely to ever return to again.  He saw no reason to upset her with his decision, and so did not tell her of her plans.  He quietly cleared out her belongings, storing some, and selling others.  Her care fund did not swell a great deal with the sales, but enough to help.  She did have some pieces of jewelry that fetched a fair price, and a few that really were worth little, but he sold them as a lump.  He saw no reason not to do so, as he had no wife and no daughters. His brothers assured him the pieces meant nothing to them. Nancy died and never knew her things were not still as she had left them.  She could not have told the story of the ring anyway. 2001 Shirley stood in front of the jewelry case at an antique mall.  A visit to such a place was as much a walk through time as reading a historical novel, she thought…for when she held in her hands the bits and pieces of past lives, she could not help but wonder the stories they could tell.  And so it was, a wedding ring gleamed softly in the light from a nearby window.  And these were the thoughts she had, and the thoughts she wrote to me: "Obviously well worn. Was there really 'romance' in the eyes of both the bride and groom when he slipped it on her finger? How much did it originally cost? Hundreds of minuscule scratches could each tell a story of the original wearer of that gold wedding ring. How old is it, really? Did it remain on her finger when the meals were cooked, biscuit dough was kneaded?  Was it there when clothes were hand washed on an old scrub board? Our great and great-great grandmothers could tell a story, but our imaginations are vivid as we look upon or hold one of these priceless rings. Why do descendants, sometimes, inherit something like this, and sell it at a flea market, or worse yet, throw it away because it may not look like much?" Just a bit of imagining…from both Shirley and myself, jan Copyright ©2001JanPhilpot ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (Note: Afternoon Rocking messages are meant to be passed on, meant to be shared...simply share though e-mail as written without alterations...and in entirety

Hi Does anyone have a marriage book to look up: SELENA/Selma SMITH b. 1830 or 1840, m. Carrol (m)Deadman or Cole LUCY JANE SMITH b. 1814-1830 to ? Thank you very much.

Looking for census ect of the Woodcock family.William married Mary?in Lebanon TN about 1830-1840.Thank you.Father of William is Thomas and Mary.NJ

Good morning.I'm decendent from Henry&Elenor through Thomas and Mary Standiffer Woodcocks son William born about 1811who married Mary? born about 1824 before 1840.Probley in Lebonon TN.Or White Co.TN.William and Mary are found in Jefferson Co MO in 1840 with children L.- Henry was born 1840,Abraham 1848,Elijah 1850,Roseetta 1854,Reislla 1855 and George M.1856.These kids are found scattered with other families in 1850.Abe,George and Elijah lived in Granby Mo (Newton Co) untill they died.With the gap in years between children I believe that there were more kids.I've never been able to locate anything on William and Mary.Henry lived in Sabastain Co ARK for a while and then in Okl.Can anyone fill in some gaps.Thanks much.Norma Jean

If anyone has any Church records, does anyone know anything about the Wilson Line Baptist Church of Christ??? It is located on the Rutherford county side of Percy Priest Lake....I have been looking for an address or phone number for a year now... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hi, I really need help as I can go no farther in my research without it. Can someone with marriage records please look for a Evitts/Evetts/Evits/ Zachariah or Jack married a Nancy ? Late 1830s or 1840s. Thank you Alma

I am interested in knowing if there are existing membership records for either Athens Baptist Church or Cedar Creek Baptist Church in northeastern Wilson County. Does anyone know where records for either church are located? Erick Montgomery

My ancestor, Joseph Anderson Daniel, attended Cumberland University at Lebanon in 1860/61. Is there any books on the students there in 1861? I am not sure how long he went or what courses he took. When he graduated in 1861, he joined the 40th TN Infantry and was Captain of Company D. Later in life he was a lawyer and also a doctor. Betty Vaughn

Linda, In the book, Early Marriages of East TN, it states that Joshua Pemberton married Milly Dudley 14 June 1836 Wilson County. There are quite a few Pemberton marriages in Wilson Co from 1818 to 1860 listed in this book. Let me know if you need anymore. Would be happy to look them up. I do not research Pemberton. LuAnn > Is anyone familiar with Joshua Pemberton b. abt. 1810 in TN who married > Millie Dudley b. abt. 1817. They were married during the 1830s in Wilson > County.