Hi, Does anyone know if they kept records in the 1800's that would verify a disability like blindness or how you would go about researching this? This is a shot in the dark but can't be any worse than that brick wall. I am also reposting the line I'm researching: M.C. TURNER b.30 May 1847, near Knoxville, Tenn. married B. Catherine HENDERSON or COLE 4 July 18??. children: Mary Addie Malissa b. 03 Dec 1872 Richard b. 01 Sept 1876 Tenn Doc b. 01 Sept 1876 Tenn Homer Henry b. 12 Apr 1878 Tenn John Deance b 08 Jan 1879 Tenn Anyone recognize any of these names sure would like to hear from you. Thank you R. Waddoups