I am researcing William H. Gayle born VA about 1800. He is found in Rutherford Co., TN, Lincoln and Franklin counties TN, and died Jackson Co., AL, 1872. His father is thought to have been John Gayle who left will in York Co., VA, 1811. Children mentioned in John's will were: John T., Thomas, George, Mollie (married cousin, Christopher Gayle) and minors Benjamin S., Frances, Eliza B. and William H. Is there a relationship between the John Gayle who died in York Co. and the Charlotte Co. Gayles? Thomas Gayle of Charlotte Co. bought 200 acres from John Gayle of York Co., VA, in 1799. Some of the children of Thomas Gayle and his brother, Robert Gayle, went to Rutherford Co., TN. Jean Gayle.