Benton County Tennessee
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BLACK, MCNATT posted by J. F. Titch , at Email: JFT1979@aol.com , on Tuesday, September 2, 1997

I am searching for any info regarding James Webster McNATT, b.18 Sept 1828 in TN. His father was born in Ireland and his mother in North Carolina. He married Margarett Jane BLACK (b.16 July 1836) approx 1849. They may have married in Benton Co., TN. The 1850 US Census shows them in Henderson Co., TN. I am trying to locate any information about both of them, especially their parents

HAILEY, HAILY, HALEY, OSBERNE posted by Michael Hailey , at Email: hailey-m@mail.mssc.edu , on Tuesday, September 2, 1997

I am looking for any information about G.W.HAILY (Hailey/Haley) and Carilile OSBERNE married in Benton County on 11/29/1860

BRIDGES, LAW posted by Dineen West , at Email: West4west@aol.com , on Tuesday, September 23, 1997

Looking for information on Rheubin BRIDGES, married to Sarah LAW, who were early settlers of Benton Co. Do you know where they are buried? Also looking for his son Kinchen Riley BRIDGES (b. 1754) married to Mary ? I have been looking in Nashville records for thier marriage but can't find.

HIGDON, MALONE, MULLINS, THOMPSON posted by Mary Turney Miller , at Email: hlm@qtm.net , on Saturday, October 4, 1997

Thomas Geoffrey HIGDON born 1815 NC, died in Higden, AR. First wife Dolly THOMPSON. They had several children and lived in Camden area before and during the Civil War. Dolly died at the beginning of the war, Thomas remarried after the war to Jane (MALONE) MULLINS, the widow of James MULLINS who died in 1864 on the march to Andersonville prison. Jane was from Carroll county. HIGDON family moved to Van Buren County, AR in 1870s. I will share AR info on them in exchange for TN info. Thanks.

BLANCHARD posted by Joy Witty , at Email: jlwitty@centex.net , on Thursday, October 16, 1997

I need information on Ethelred BLANCHARD, b 1800 in NC and died in Camden,Benton Co.,TN between 1850 and 1860. His wife was Sarah ? and had children, Andrew Jackson, John, Timothy, Stephen, Eliza, and Ingram. I would like to know where Ethelred and Sarah are buried and any other info on the family that is available.

BEASLEY, GREER, HUDSON posted by Jean W. Stringham , at Email: Zojea@aol.com , on Thursday, October 30, 1997

Looking for information on Cora Cordelia BEASLEY married 1) John Lafayette GREER, 2) O. C. HUDSON, 9 Jan 1872, Benton County, TN. Any information on these families very much appreciated, parents, children, residence, etc. Have lots of BEASLEY information to share. Thanks very much.

CAMP, FREY, FRY, HUBBS, MATLOCK, MCDANIEL, PEACOCK, WOOD posted by Dan Stevenson , at Email: Dan_Stevenson@lajolla.sparta.com , on Tuesday, November 4, 1997

FRY: Michael FRY was born in 1799 in Rowan Co., NC. He moved to TN and married Rachel MATLOCK in 1828. They settled in Benton County, TN and raised a large family there. Michael (1799-1886) and Rachel (1804-1897) are buried at the Fry Cemetery, at Eagle Creek, Benton Co., TN. Children married into following families: PEACOCK, McDANIEL, HUBBS, and WOOD families. MICHAEL's sister, Seny FRY (1807-1873) married John D. CAMP and lived in Benton County, TN also. Michael's father, JOSEPH FREY (1769-1842) is also buried at Benton Co., TN. Will exchange info on all the above families.

BLANCHARD posted by Beryl Browning , at Email: BerylBrown@aol.com , on Wednesday, November 19, 1997

I am searching for William M. BLANCHARD ( b. Jun 1851, TN). The 1860 census for Benton Co. shows a Stephen BLANCHARD with a son named William. Can anyone tell me about this son of Stephen? Could he be William M. noted above? Many thanks for your help. I am really stymied with this man, my great grandfather.

BUTRAM, BUTRUM, CANTON, EATON posted by A. Bertram , at Email: abertram@hotcom.net , on Tuesday, December 2, 1997

Delila BUTRUM married Eli EATON or CATON 26 Oct. 1839, Benton Co., TN. Looking for information about this couple, and their descendents. Also looking for a Hamilton BUTRUM or BUTRAM, believed to have been a brother to Delila. Will exchange information. A. Bertram; 2100 Bradyville Hill Road; Bradyville, TN 37026

CONRAD, DAVIS, SHURLEY, TERRY posted by Fran West , at Email: Westglas@aol.com , on Thursday, December 18, 1997

Researching Samuel Alexander TERRY b. abt 1845 and d. 1899 Benton Co. he m. Nancy Crockett SHURLEY 1881 Holladay, TN. Children are Pearl Smith TERRY b. 1886, George Thomas TERRY b. 1896, Marvin TERRY , William Kibble TERRY b. 1889. By researching this Terry family I hope to find the ancestors of my Julia H. TERRY b. Sept , 1860 in Decatur Co. TN ( mother listed as a Terry and birth father Lud DAVIS) Julia H. Terry and George Thomas Terry are cousins. Trying to prove that both sets of families are desc. of Moses Terry (b. abt 1730) and Sarah Keeble of VA. and that Julia is a granddaughter of Kibble Terry of Bedford Co., Marshall, Co. and Decatur Co. Julia m. Joseph J. Conrad in 1883 and most of their desc. live in Benton Co. Also researching the Davis & Conrad families.

CRANY posted by Nicole Chapman-Beaver , at Email: bbjayne@pacbell.net , on Friday, December 19, 1997

I am looking for the surname CRANY. I am told they were from the BigSandy area of Benton County Tenn. They ran a Stave Mill. ANY info on any Crany's would be appreciated!!

DAVIDISON, MELTON, PAFFORD, REDDICK posted by Joyners , at Email: joyners@bellsouth.net , on Friday, December 19, 1997

DAVIDISON, MELTON, PAFFORD, REDDICK I am a descendant of William PAFFORD, bro. of John PAFFORD who were among the first settlers to Benton County. Would like to know if anyone has found the true ancestor to William & John. My PAFFORD line is from William who married Mourning MELTON, they had Henry PAFFORD who married Sarah REDDICK, dau. of Kenneth & Rebecca BREWER REDDICK. Henry & Sarah had Henry Chandler PAFFORD who married Kisiah DAVIDISON, dau. of Joseph & Mary Ann PARKER DAVIDSON. Henry & Sarah had Orville Joseph PAFFORD, my grandfather. I have been told that Joseph's father, Abraham, was the son of a Joseph DAVIDSON of Dickson County and not the son of another Abraham, the Revolutionary Soldier of Benton County. If anyone has further proof on any of this or would like to share information, please contact me at joyners@bellsouth.net or joynerway@geocities.com

CRANY posted by Nicole Chapman-Beaver , at Email: bbjayne@pacbell.net , on Monday, December 22, 1997

LOOKING FOR THOMAS BENTON CRANY OF BIG SANDY. HIS FAMILY RAN A STAVE MILL IN THE EARLY 1900's POSSIBLY LATE 1800's. PLEASE SOMEONE MUST KNOW OF THE FAMILY OR THE STAVE MILL!! I AM TRYING TO FIND MY GRANDMOTHERS FATHER SHE IS GETTING VERY OLD AND I PROMISED HER THAT I WOULD FIND HER ROOTS. SHE HAD ONLY SEEN HIM WHEN SHE WAS VERY YOUNG. HE HAD "ANOTHER" FAMILY IN TEXAS AND WENT BACK TO THEM AT HIS FAMILIES REQUEST.SUPPOSEDLY HE WAS WORKING ON THE RAILROAD WHEN HE GOT IN A FIGHT AND HIT ANOTHER MAN WITH A BOARD THAT LATER KILLED THE MAN. HE TOLD MY GRANDMOTHERS MOTHER THAT HIS FAMILY WOULD HELP HIM WITH THE LEGAL PROBLEMS IF HE WENT BACK TO HIS WIFE. HOW WOULD YOU GO ABOUT FINDING THIS FAMILY?? WE BELIEVE HIS OTHER DAUGHTERS NAMES WERE MARCELLE AND LOUISE POSSIBLY BORN BEFORE 1920.

AKIN, CONRAD, DAVIS, KIRK, SHURLEY, TERRY posted by Fran West , at Email: Westglas@aol.com , on Monday, December 22, 1997

Researching Samuel Alexander TERRY b. abt 1845 TN,. that m. Nancy Crockett Shurley in Holliday, Benton Co., TN in 1881. They named a son William KIBBLE TERRY . Samuel is cousin to my Julia H. TERRY b. Sept 1860 in Decatur Co. that m. Joseph J. CONRAD 1883. Trying to find the birth mother and proof the Julia is the granddaughter to Kibble/Keeble TERRY & Rebecca of Decatur Co/Perry Co. 1860, Marshall Co. 1850, Bedford Co. 1832. Julia orphaned about 1866/67 and raised by James D. Akin and wife Belinda ( listed as her aunt in 1880 TN census)(maiden name unknown..either Davis or Terry) Their dau. Mary Jane Akin m. James Frank KIRK in Decatur Co. Julia's birth father was a Lud DAVIS ( poss. Ludwell E. Davis of Decatur Co. that died before Sept 1867) By researching both sets of TERRY families I hope to connect them to Moses TERRY b. abt 1730 & Sarah KEEBLE of VA.

HARDIN posted by Susie Grant , at Email: krista3@earthlink.net , on Sunday, December 28, 1997

I have been searching for the last name, "Hardin" who lived in Camden from the period 1970-75. Also, were there any male Hardin's who died in or near Camden in the late 70's or early 80's? A response would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

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