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