In the Blount County Courthouse book of land records, the clerk had, long ago, entered Abraham's name in such away that it looks like Abraham Ward, but in the Tract Book, he is clearly listed as Abraham Waid. I found an old Conveyance of Personal Property where Abraham used his land, furniture, and livestock as collateral on a note for the loan of $200.00 borrowed from Francis C. Waid. Apparently the loan was made on February 25, 1832, the note was entered into record on April 7th, 1832, and Abraham had until December 5th, 1833 to pay it off. That is, if I am reading and comprehending the writing accurately. Francis C. Waid married Darcus Yeilding (sic) October 2, 1831. Does anyone know who Francis C. Waid might have been? Thank you for any help. Margaret Behel