Paternal Ancestors of Betty Atkins


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32. Spencer Atkins, son of Joseph [John J.] Atkins and Mildred James Mrs. J.J. Atkins, was born about 1776.

Spencer married Rebecca Yancey Mrs. Spencer Atkins on 11 Jun 1795 in Louisa Co., Virginia. Rebecca was born about 1773.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Elizabeth Y. Atkins was born on 14 Jul 1796.

16       ii.  Catlett James Atkins (born in 1798 in Virginia)

        iii.  Ann Maria Atkins was born in 1801.

         iv.  Leighton Yancey Atkins was born in 1803.

          v.  Spencer James Atkins was born about 1805.


33. Rebecca Yancey Mrs. Spencer Atkins, daughter of Stephen Yancey and Mrs. Stephen Yancey, was born about 1773.

Rebecca married Spencer Atkins on 11 Jun 1795 in Louisa Co., Virginia. Spencer was born about 1776.

36. Joshia Todd was born on 17 Dec 1778 in Bertie Co, N. C. and died on 11 Aug 1853 in Lowndes District, AL at age 74.

Research Notes: Let me give you what i have on Josiah and see if matches any of your data. Josiah Todd born 17 dec 1778 in Bertie Co NC died 11 Aug 1853, Lowndes Co AL He married Nancy Asbell on 10 Dec 1798 in Bertie Co NC. I have more but does this match? --------------------- William Todd died in Bertie County in 1769. He and his wife Catherine had the following children: Sarah who married a Coleman Mary who married a Marat Christian who married a Hallum William,II Thomas Samuel Moses whomarried Ann Filgo John

Moses Todd and Ann Filgo are my direct line. Their children were: Joshua married Nancy Asbell Moses, Jr. who married Betsy Massey George married Aisley Hails David married Rachel Measels William married Patsy Holden Elijah married Nancy Hales Mary married Matthew Leopard Nancy married James Faison Elizabeth married Thomas Pullen Solomon married Sarah Marshburn and Elizabeth Cope I have lotsd of information and would like to share any information any one has. e-mail me at: jarnold@wave-net.net

--------------------- Also, do you have any information about what Josiah did in the War of 1812? We know he served for a brief time, but don't have any information about rank or duties (land or sea).

Joshia married Nancy Asbell Mrs. Joshia Todd on 10 Dec 1798 in Bertie Co, N. C. Nancy was born in 1778 in N. C. and died in 1815 in Edgefield District, S.C. at age 37.

The child from this marriage was:

18        i.  James Todd (born on 28 Sep 1799 in Bertie Co, N. C. - died on 1 Jan 1852 in Reeltown, Tallapoosa Co.. AL)


37. Nancy Asbell Mrs. Joshia Todd, daughter of Aaron Asbell and Nancy Ann Belcher Mrs. Aaron Asbell, was born in 1778 in N. C. and died in 1815 in Edgefield District, S.C. at age 37.

Research Notes: Hi Nancy, Do you have any information about Josiah Todd's parents William and Jemima Todd? Do you know what Jemima's maiden name was?

Also, do you have any information about what Josiah did in the War of 1812? We know he served for a brief time, but don't have any information about rank or duties (land or sea).

Josiah Todd's second wife was Zilpha Thomas (daughter of Atha Thomas and Juda Foreman). We're decendant's of her children with Josiah.

According to our records he had up to 17 children by both of his wives.

We are decendents of of Josiah and Zilpha's son Thomas C. Todd who married Frances Worley (1st wife) and Mary Jane Faulkner (second wife and my great great great grandmother).

Thomas and Mary Jane lived in Alabama and eventually moved to Jamestown, Louisiana.

We would be happy to share any information.

Thanks, M. Todd marla@nevermt.com

Nancy married Joshia Todd on 10 Dec 1798 in Bertie Co, N. C. Joshia was born on 17 Dec 1778 in Bertie Co, N. C. and died on 11 Aug 1853 in Lowndes District, AL at age 74.

40. Elijah Franklin Gaskill,1,2 son of Rev Joseph Aaron Gaskill Sr. and Tabitha Canada Mrs. Rev. J.A. Gaskill, Sr., was born on 9 Mar 1837 in Illinois, died on 9 Jun 1904 in Kell, Marion Co, IL at age 67, and was buried in Zion Grove Cemetery, IL. Another name for Elijah was Frank.

General Notes: Hello-

I don't have your name, but I am sure we are related. I am from the Yankee Twin, Frank. I am sure you know the story of the battle of Mansfield, where the brothers were allowed to sit out the battle under a flag of truce?

My mom has a picture of the reunion of the the two twins (about 1900) which you mentioned in your story. By the way, they were not identical, but mirror twins.

I am sure we are also cousins via the Atkins. A Robert G Atkins who died about 1850 in the Creek Nation (now Eufala, Oklahoma) was one of perhaps a dozen white people living there. My gg grandfather Catlett J Atkins and his wife, Harriet, were also there.

All of CJ's boys had middle initial G as did two of his brothers. They moved to Grayson county in 1853-54 with a bunch of their married children. CJ's son Spencer G Atkins was a preacher and county judge there near Sherman. CJ's oldest children stayed in Alabama while he was in Creek Nation 1846-1854.

Your Tabitha Cassandra was named for Cassandra Southwick and Tabitha Canaday. Both married to Gaskills. Do you have their stories? Both are fascinating.

I hope this reaches you. Did you know Pauline Gaskill?

Mark Todd

The middle initial "G" is one clue.

Elijah married Isabella Laney on 21 Mar 1861 in Washington Co, IL. Isabella was born on 3 Sep 1838 in Illinois, died on 28 Mar 1876 at age 37, and was buried in Reynolds Cem, Woodlawn, IL.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  John H Gaskill was born in 1865.

20       ii.  Rev Joseph Gaskill Sr (born in 1867 in Illinois)

        iii.  Louisa " Miss Lucy" Gaskill Mrs. Henry Lewis Todd was born on 5 Aug 1870 in Mt Vernon, Jefferson Co, Il, died on 2 Oct 1943 in Denison, Grayson Co, Tx at age 73, and was buried in West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, Tx. The cause of her death was Louisa died from chronic myocarditis.

Elijah next married , Gaskill Widow Harrington Elizabeth Ann Keele , Gaskill Widow Harrington on 1 Oct 1876 in Ill.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Benjamin Franklin Gaskill was born on 8 Dec 1877 in Woodlawn, Jefferson Co., Ill and died on 24 Aug 1965 in Salem, Ill, Ill at age 87.

         ii.  Martha Ann Gaskill was born on 22 Jul 1879 in Illinois and died in 1879.

        iii.  Daniel Webster Gaskill was born on 24 Sep 1882 and died in 1908 in Los Angeles, area, Cal at age 26.

         iv.  , Howell Della Mae Gaskill , Howell was born on 4 Jul 1889 in Sherman, Grayson Co, Tx and was buried in Assumption, , Ill.


41. Isabella Laney 2 was born on 3 Sep 1838 in Illinois, died on 28 Mar 1876 at age 37, and was buried in Reynolds Cem, Woodlawn, IL.

Isabella married Elijah Franklin Gaskill on 21 Mar 1861 in Washington Co, IL. Elijah was born on 9 Mar 1837 in Illinois, died on 9 Jun 1904 in Kell, Marion Co, IL at age 67, and was buried in Zion Grove Cemetery, IL. Another name for Elijah was Frank.

44. William Tatum,1 son of Reverend John Tatum and Martha Howard, was born on 24 Sep 1783 in Guilford Co, NC and died on 26 Jan 1856 in Springfield, MO at age 72.

General Notes: Rev. William Tatum and his wife Phoebe (Barham) Tatum migrated from Kentucky to Greene County, Missouri in 1837 and became charter members of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church which was formed in January 1838. Tatum was also an early minister of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Others of the Barham family migrated to Missouri in the years that followed. They are both buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, but no tombstones may be found there today. (Source: Ronnie Tatum's page on Rootsweb: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tatum/tatum/surnames/surnames.htm , accessed 12/28/2002.)

William married Pheobe Barham Mrs. Wm. Tatum, daughter of James Barham and Ida Prudence Freeman Mrs. James Barham, on 4 Apr 1807 in Stokes CO, NC. Pheobe was born in 1789 in Guilford Co, NC, died in 1864 in Springfield, MO at age 75, and was buried in Bois D'Arc, Greene County, Missouri.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  William Barnum Tatum was born on 9 May 1820 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died on 17 Mar 1881 in Percy, IL at age 60.

         ii.  Prudence Tatum

        iii.  Mary Tatum

         iv.  Martha Tatum

          v.  Richard Tatum was born in Logan Co, Kentucky.

22       vi.  John H. Tatum (born on 5 May 1811 in Logan Co, Kentucky - died on 25 Dec 1879 in Sherman, TX)

        vii.  Lewis F. Tatum was born on 4 Nov 1812 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died on 5 Sep 1890 in Springfield, MO at age 77.

       viii.  Edward F. Tatum was born on 20 Sep 1818 in Logan Co, Kentucky 4 and died on 4 Mar 1875 in Bethelem, TX at age 56.

         ix.  Mildred Howard Tatum was born on 3 Dec 1821 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died on 7 Jan 1873 in Greene Co., MO at age 51.

          x.  Seth C. Tatum was born in 1825 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died after 1880.

         xi.  Susan Elizabeth Tatum was born on 24 Oct 1825 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died on 18 Dec 1893 in Conway, Dallas Co, MO at age 68.

        xii.  Pheobe Rebecca Tatum was born on 22 Feb 1828 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died on 8 Dec 1897 in Greene Co., MO at age 69.

       xiii.  Jemima Ann Lavina Tatum was born in 1832 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died after 1909 in Ft Smith, Ark.

        xiv.  Thomas W. Tatum was born in 1835 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died in Oct 1862 in Battle Of Corinth, MS at age 27.

William next married Phoebe Barnham in 1807 in Stokes County, North Carolina. Phoebe was born about 1788 in Guiford County, North Carolina, died after 1860 in Greene County, Missouri, and was buried in Bois D'arc, Greene Co., MO.

The child from this marriage was:

22        i.  John H. Tatum (born on 5 May 1811 in Logan Co, Kentucky - died on 25 Dec 1879 in Sherman, TX)


45. Phoebe Barnham,1 daughter of James Barham and Ida Prudence Freeman Mrs. James Barham, was born about 1788 in Guiford County, North Carolina, died after 1860 in Greene County, Missouri, and was buried in Bois D'arc, Greene Co., MO.

Phoebe married William Tatum in 1807 in Stokes County, North Carolina. William was born on 24 Sep 1783 in Guilford Co, NC and died on 26 Jan 1856 in Springfield, MO at age 72.

46. Littleberry Robinson,1 son of Jacob Robinson and Rebecca Kelly Mrs. Jacob Robinson, was born in 1773 in North Carolina and died in 1835 in Logan Co, Kentucky at age 62.

General Notes: 1.) Daughter b. bet. 1797-1800 Stokes Co., NC.

2.) EDWARD ROBINSON (b. 1799 Stokes Co., NC. d. ?) + JUSTINE W. THOMAS (b. 1798 KY. d. ?) married bef. 1827 KY. Children: CASSANDRA H. ROBINSON (b. abt. 1827 KY.); WILLIAM B. ROBINSON (b. abt. 1829 TN.); JAMES H. ROBINSON (b. abt. 1833 TN.); LEVI J. ROBINSON (b. bet. 1834-1836 TN.) and ISABELLA ROBINSON (b. abt. 1839 AR).

3.) ISAAC NEWTON ROBINSON (b. 4-11-1803 Stokes Co., NC. d. 8-16-1878 Logan Co., KY.; buried Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Logan Co., KY.) + 1.) SARAH ELEY (b. ? d. bef. 1838 prob. Logan Co., KY. - daughter of ELI ELEY and ?) married in Logan Co., KY. 8-11-1830; m. 2.) MARTHA ELEY (b. 1803 NC. d. 9-16-1857 Logan Co., KY.; buried Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Logan Co., KY. - daughter of LAWRENCE ELEY and TEMPERANCE ?); married in Logan Co., KY. 8-20-1838; 3.) m. PRUDENCE A. ? (b. 10-18-1818 NC. d. 8-18-1873 Logan Co., KY.; buried Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Logan Co., KY.) married in Logan Co., KY. aft. 1857. Children by Sarah Eley: ELY L. ROBINSON (b. 5-7-1831 Logan Co., KY. d. 4-4-1881 Logan Co., KY.; buried Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Logan Co., KY.) married MARY F. CURD 6-13-1853 Logan Co., KY. No known children by other two wives.

4.) THOMAS GRAHAM ROBINSON b. abt. 1805 Stokes Co., NC. d. ? Fresno Co., CA. As far as I know, Thomas never married.

5.) ELIZABETH ROBINSON b, ? Logan Co., KY. d. ?

6.) JACOB ROBINSON (b. 1812 Logan Co., KY. d. 1899 Johnson Co., AR.) + REBECCA ? (b. ? d. ?) married bef. 1844 prob. Logan Co., KY.

Children: JOHN W. ROBINSON (b. abt. 1844 KY.); MARY N. ROBINSON (b. abt. 1846 KY.); FRANCIS CHATHERINE ROBINSON (b. abt. 1850 KY.); REBECCA ROBINSON (b. abt. 1856 AR.); JAMES ROBINSON (b. abt. 1859 AR.); JOSEPH ROBINSON (b. abt. 1862 AR.); SARAH ROBINSON (b. abt. 1866 AR.). All children born in AR., born probably Johnson Co., AR.

Jacob Robinson on 1850 Simpson Co., KY. census. Also the Wills and Administration information (1860-1870 and 1880 census in Johnson Co., AR. confirm this as the same person).

1850 Simpson Co., KY. census:

hh #858 - #859 Jacob Robinson 37 m w Farmer VA. Rebekah Robinson 35 f w VA. Hannah M. Robinson 15 f w VA. (Abt. b. 1835) David W. Robinson 13 m w IN. (b. Abt. 1837). Miranda Robinson 11 f w VA. (b. Abt. 1839). John W. Robinson 7 m w MO. (b. Abt. 1843). Mary N. Robinson 5 f w KY. (b. Abt. 11845).

1860 Johnson Co., AR. census lists additional children: Francis Catherine "Kate" Robinson., Samuel Robinson, Rebecca Robinson and James Robinson.


1899 Wills and Administration - Jacob Robinson, decsd., Administrator: Miranda Morgan. Heirs David W. Robinson, John W. Robinson, James H. Robinson, Mary (Robinson) Huff, Samuel Robinson of Nevada, AR., Rebecca (Robinson) Paylor of TX. and Kate (Robinson) Garrett of Indian Territory. Marriage records were found for Rebecca Robinson and Joseph Edward Paylor, Mary Robinson and J. B. Davidson and John W. Robinson and Martha Partain (these help tie them to this family and since John W. Robinson and Mary N. Robinson were on the 1850 Simpson Co., KY. census, it also ties them to this Jacob Robinson).


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Littleberry ROBINSON & Jacob ROBINSON


This Indenture made the 18th day of October AD 1806 Between Littleberry ROBINSON of the County of Stokes State of N. Carolina of the one part and Jacob ROBINSON of the same place of the other part. Witnesseth, that the said Littleberry ROBINSON for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred & sixty dollars of the United States to the said Littleberry ROBINSON in hand, paid, by the said Jacob ROBINSON, the receipt whereof is hereby fully acknowledged, hath Given, Granted, Bargained and Sold and by these presents doth Give, Grant, Bargain and Sell unto the said Jacob ROBINSON his heirs and assigns forever, the Tract of land hereinafter described, Viz., a tract of land situated or lying in said County on the Middle fork of Blues Creek, Beginning at a hickory near a branch thence North Eighty four pushes to a White Oak thence East Sixteen pushes to a post Oak thence South forty pushes to a post Oak, thence East forty seven pushes to the Center of three post Oak pointers in the North line of said tract, being Thomas ARNETT's North West corner, thence South thirty five deg. East seventy eight pushes to the Center of a large Sourwood, a large White Oak, and a black Gum, on the South bank of the Low Grounds, of the said Creek, thence South fifty five deg. West thirty three pushes to a small Ash & Maple in the Low Grounds, thence South eight deg. East one hundred and twenty three pushes to a black oak in the South line of said tract, thence West fifty seven pushes to pointers, and thence North twenty one deg. West one hundred and sixty pushes to the beginning. Containing one hundred acres, being part of a tract of Land Granted by the State to Robert WALKER, Esq., deceased, and by him conveyed to Andrew ROBINSON, Esq. & Christopher NATION, And by them conveyed to Andrew ARNETT, deceased, and by Jacob ROBINSON (as attorney for the heirs of Andrew ARNETT) conveyed to the said Littleberry ROBINSON, Registered in Stokes, Book C. folio (263). Also another tract of land lying on Blues Creek Waters in said County, Beginning at pointers in Center of three post oaks, Littleberry ROBINSON's corner in Latham FOLGERS' line, thence East in said line thirty one pushes to a stake in the Center of pointers, thence South twenty five deg. East seventy two pushes to four small dogwoods & a hickory, thence South nine deg. East one hundred thirty five pushes to a stake in BARNARD's line, thence West forty seven and a half pushes to a black oak, ROBINSON's corner, thence North eight deg. West one hundred and twenty pushes to a small Ash, then North fifty five deg. East, thirty three pushes to a small Sourwood and thence to the beginning. Containing forty six acres & 140 pushes being a tract of Land conveyed to Littleberry ROBINSON by Archibald CAMPBELL, as Attorney for Andrew ARNETT, JR., Registered in Stokes, Book D. folio (88), To have and to hold unto the said Jacob ROBINSON his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Littleberry ROBINSON for himself, his heirs, et al, covenants with the said Jacob ROBINSON, that the said Jacob ROBINSON his heirs and assigns shall and may forever hereafter peaceably and quietly hold possess and enjoy the said Land & premises, rights, titles & improvements and appurtenances, free and clear from hindrance, Molestation or encumbrance from any person whatever. And that the said Littleberry ROBINSON his heirs, et al, the said tract of land & premises unto the said Jacob ROBINSON his heirs and assigns will Warrant and forever Defend, against the Lawful claims or demands of all persons whatsoever. In Testimony whereof the said Littleberry ROBINSON hereunto sets his hand and seal the day and years above Written. Signed: Littleberry ROBINSON (seal). Signed & delivered before Lewis DUNN & Jesse MELLON .....Stokes County Dec. 1806 Term. The execution of the above deed was duly proven in open court by Jesse MELLON, ordered to be Registered. Test: Rob. WILLIAMS CC. (Stokes County, NC. Deed Book 5, pg. 117-118).

(Most of the land records/wills pertaining to the Robinsons are quoted from material Transcribed or researched by :

Jan Lawson. Subject: Littleberry Robinson Genealogy. Date: February 24, 2001.)

Littleberry married Cassandra Graham Mrs. Littleberry Robinsoon in 1798 in Stokes County, North Carolina. Cassandra was born on 7 Jun 1779 in Stokes CO, NC and died in 1873 in Green Co, mo at age 94.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Elizabeth Robinson was born in Logan Co, Kentucky.

         ii.  Daughter Robinson was born in 1797 in Stokes CO, NC.

        iii.  Edward Robinson was born in 1799 in Stokes CO, NC.

         iv.  Isaac Newton Robinson was born on 11 Apr 1803 in Stokes CO, NC, died on 16 Aug 1878 in Logan Co, Kentucky at age 75, and was buried in Center Baptist Church Cemetery, Logan Co, KY.

          v.  Thomas Graham Robinson was born in 1805 in Stokes CO, NC and died in Fresno, CA.

         vi.  Jacob Robinson was born in 1812 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died in 1899 in Johnson Co., AR at age 87.

        vii.  Sarah Robinson was born on 9 May 1813 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died in Clear Creek Cementery, Greene Co, MO. Another name for Sarah was Sally.

       viii.  Rebecca Robinson was born in 1816 in Logan Co, Kentucky.

         ix.  Greenberry Robinson was born on 1 Sep 1816 in Logan Co, Kentucky, died on 29 Nov 1874 in Collin Co., TX at age 58, and was buried in Murchison Cemetery, Collin Co., TX.

23        x.  Cassandra Robinson Mrs. John H. Tatum (born in 1818 in Logan Co, Kentucky - died in 1879 in Lamar Street Cemetery, Sherman, Grayson Co., TX.)

         xi.  Charles R. Robinson was born on 22 Jan 1822 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died on 10 Jan 1895 in Collin Co., TX at age 72.

        xii.  Mary Williams Robinson was born on 6 Jun 1824 in Logan Co, Kentucky and died in 1880 in Greene Co., MO at age 56.


47. Cassandra Graham Mrs. Littleberry Robinsoon,1 daughter of Thomas Graham and Unknown, was born on 7 Jun 1779 in Stokes CO, NC and died in 1873 in Green Co, mo at age 94.

Cassandra married Littleberry Robinson in 1798 in Stokes County, North Carolina. Littleberry was born in 1773 in North Carolina and died in 1835 in Logan Co, Kentucky at age 62.

50. Thomas Bradley Gambill,1 son of Robert Gambill and Catherine Gatton, was born in 1742 in England and died in 1806 in Rutherford Co., TN at age 64.

General Notes: [beaujc.FTW]

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On Sept. 26, 1772 Bradley received a Royal Grant from King George III of England for 150 acres in Granville Co., South Carolina. By 1775 he is living in the Watauga settlement in upper East Tennessee, later to become Washington Co. Land records of the Watauga purchase, old book A, page 25, show that "Bradley Gambal on the 19 day of November obtained a patent from this office for a tract of land lying on Boon's Creedk containing 380 acres, more or less", which tract was entered by William Bean on the 3rd day of July 1775. Bradley served as constable (2 days) May 30 1781. By 1789 Bradley was living in Davidson Co., TN. Deeds show that on the 4th of July 1790 he bought 300 acres on Mill Creek; on 16 Nov. 1790 he entered a land grant for 640 acres on Barton's Creek; on the same day, a land grant for 640 acres on Mill Creek; and on 21 Aug. 1799 he bought 400 acres on Stewart Creek, on which land he made his home until his death. He was a Corporal in Revolutionary War; is listed on the payroll of Captain Joseph Martin, stationed at Fort Patrick Henry in 1776 in the Rev. War. His will is recorded in Book A, page 21, Rutherford Co., TN.

Killed by Indians. [Gamble.ged]

Bradley Gambill was born abt 1742, presumably in England. However, there are possible relationships with Henry Gambrel \ Gambill of Culpeper Co., VA and Wilkes Co., NC. Bradley might be Henry's son or an uncle. Bradley's life is an integral part of the early frontier histories of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. He always lived on the very edge of western settlements until, in 1806, he was killed by Indians near his plantation on Stewart Creek, in Rutherford Co., Tennessee.

Bradley and Susanna had the majority of their children at the Watauga settlement by 1785, including Lydia (3), Elizabeth (4), Aaron (5), Mary "Polly" (6), Rhonda (7), and Benjamin (8). Lydia and Elizabeth may have been born in South Carolina. They were born in 1772 and 1773 respectively, and we do not yet know when Bradley moved his young family to Watauga. In 1783, Bradley received another 200 acre land grant on Boone's Creek from North Carolina. This may have been for military service in Davidson County. Davidson County was formed from Washington County in 1783. North Carolina's western lands then were composed of Washington, Sullivan, and Greene Counties in East Tennessee and Davidson County which included most of Middle and Western Tennessee. In 1784, North Carolina ceded these western lands to the United Stated to help pay Revolutionary War debts with the understanding a new state would be formed there. Before the fledgling United States could act, John Sevier and his followers formed the ill-fated State of Franklin in 1784.

Sometime during the period 1783-1789. Bradley moved his family to Davidson County southeast of present-day Nashville. We believe they were in Davidson County by 1785, and that Susanna gave birth to James H. in Davidson County. Our first documentation for Bradley in Davidson County occurs in 1790. On July 4th, 1790, just after the area became the "Southwest Territory," Bradley purchased 300 acres on Mill Creek. Later that year he entered a land grant for 640 acres on Barton's Creek and another 640 acres on Mill Creek. He bought another 400 acres on Stewart Creek (near present-day Smyrna) on August 21, 1799, where he made his homestead and where he would be later killed by Indians. Williamson County was formed from portions of Davidson County in 1799. in 1803, Rutherford County was organized from Davidson, Williamson, and Wilson Counties. Presently, Rutherford County governs the area around Stewart Creek, Smyrna, and Murfreesboro, TN.

Susanna gave birth to her next four children Susanna (10) b: 1790, Milton (11) b: abt 1792, Jordan (12) b: abt 1795, and Ann (13) b: Dec. 24, 1796; in Davidson County, presumably on Barton's or Mill Creek. We do not know where Bradley made his homestead between July 1790 and August 1799, but he owned nearly 1000 acres on Mill Creek (near Nolensville) and 640 acres on Barton's Creek after August 21, 1799. Susanna gave birth to her last two children Bradley Kimbro Jr. (14) b: Jan 14, 1800 and Hiram (15) b: 1801, presumably at the Stewart Creek plantation. Sometime prior to 1806, Bradley also acquired 320 acres of land on Caney Fork in Smith County and two town lots in Jefferson (City ? County ? - northeast of Knoxville?).


1789 Bradley was living in Davidson Co., TN. Deeds show that on the 4th of July 1790 he bought 300 acres on Mill Creek; on 16 Nov. 1790 he entered a land grant for 640 acres on Barton's Creek; on the same day, a land grant for 640 acres on Mill Creek; and on 21 Aug. 1799 he bought 400 acres on Stewart Creek, on which land he made his home until his death. He was a Corporal in Revolutionary War; is listed on the payroll of Captain Joseph Martin, stationed at Fort Patrick Henry in 1776 in the Rev. War. His will is recorded in Book A, page 21, Rutherford Co., TN.

Killed by Indians.

Noted events in his life were:

• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, Abt 1740, England.

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, After 19 Jun 1806, Steward County, Rutherford, TN by Indians.

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, After 19 Jun 1806, Stewarts Creek, Rutherford Co, TN.

• Attributes: Attributes.

• Migrated: 1775, Wautauga, Johnson Co, TN.

• Occupation: Corporal-Revolutionary War.

Thomas married Susanna Fisher Nash before 1771 in North Carolina. Susanna was born in 1742 in South Carolina and died in 1825 in Stewart Creek, Rutherford Co., TN at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  John B Gambill was born in 1771 in Granville Co, NC and died after 16 May 1843 in Rutherford Co., TN.

         ii.  Lydia Gambill was born in 1772 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts and died in 1850 in Lafayette County, TN at age 78.

        iii.  Elizabeth Gambill was born about 1773 in Granville County, NC or Washington County, TN and died after 1795.

         iv.  Aaron Gambill was born in 1776 in Wautaga Settlement, Washington Co., TN, died in Jun 1851 in Bedford Co., TN at age 75, and was buried in Jun 1851 in Russell Cem., Bedford, Bedford Co., TN.

          v.  Rhoda Gambill was born in 1777 in Wautauga, Washington Co, TN and died in 1850 in Bedford Co., TN at age 73.

25       vi.  Mary Polly Gambill (born in 1777 in Wautaga Settlement, Washington, TN - died before 1850 in Bedford County, TN)

        vii.  Benjamin Gambill was born on 4 Sep 1781 in Wautaga Settlement, Washington, TN, died on 20 Apr 1846 in Bedford County, TN at age 64, and was buried on 23 Apr 1846 in Russell Cem., Bedford, Bedford Co., TN.

       viii.  James H. Gambill was born in 1785 in Washington Co., TN and died after 1820.

         ix.  Susannah Gambill was born in 1790 in Davidson Co., TN and died in 1871 in Memphis, Shelby Co., TN at age 81.

          x.  Milton Gambill was born in 1792 in Davidson County, TN and died about 1821 in Wayne County, TN about age 29.

         xi.  Jordan Gambill was born in 1796 in Tennessee and died about 1806 about age 10.

        xii.  Ann Gambill was born on 24 Dec 1796 in Davidson, County, TN, died on 28 Dec 1836 in Bedford County, TN at age 40, and was buried on 30 Dec 1836 in Russell Cem., Bedford, Bedford Co., TN.

       xiii.  Jr. Bradley Kimbro Gambill was born on 14 Jan 1800 in Stewart Creek, Rutherford Co., TN, died on 9 Sep 1880 in Obion, Obion Co., TN at age 80, and was buried on 12 Sep 1880 in Walnut Grove Cem., Obion Co., TN.

        xiv.  Hiram H Gambill was born in 1801 in Davidson, County, TN or Rutherford County, TN and died in 1837 at age 36.


51. Susanna Fisher Nash 1 was born in 1742 in South Carolina and died in 1825 in Stewart Creek, Rutherford Co., TN at age 83.

General Notes: [rachel.ged]

Susanna remained a widow for 16 years, then on March 16, 1822 in Rutherford Co., TN, she married Gideon Patterson. On Oct. 18 1822, Susanna and Gideon deeded Hiram H. Gambill 124-1/4 acres, his share of his father's estate, and in return Hiram was to furnish Susanna forty bushels of corn per year as long as she lived. On June 7, 1822, Susanna and Gideon sold to Aaron & Benjamin Gambill four slaves, one negro woman named Silvey aged 42 years, one negro girl named Sealy aged 9 years, one boy four years old named Zed and one girl named Rindy 2 years of age, for the sum of one thousand dollars. Hiram H. sold his part of the home place to his brother, John in 1825.

Noted events in her life were:

• Alt. Birth: Alt. Birth, 1742.

• Alt. Death: Alt. Death, Stewart Creek, Rutherford County, TN.

Susanna married Thomas Bradley Gambill before 1771 in North Carolina. Thomas was born in 1742 in England and died in 1806 in Rutherford Co., TN at age 64.

56. Ples Adam Whisenhunt Sr,1 son of George Michael Whisenhunt and Eve Carmon Mrs. George M. Whisenhunt, was born about 1769 in Lincoln Co., NC and died in Oct 1849 in Carroll Co., GA about age 80. Another name for Ples was Adam Whisenhunt.

Noted events in his life were:

• Will: Deed Book F Page 305, 10-4-1849. Heirs who signed deed to John F. Thomlinson, was the settlement of Adam Sr. Estate. Heirs listed.

• Property: 1834, Bk. B Page 385, Carroll Co Ga.

Ples married Barbara B. Whisenhunt Mrs. Ples Adam Whisenhunt in Randolph Co., NC. Barbara was born in 1775 in Randolph Co., NC and died about 1870 in Fannin Co., TX about age 95. Other names for Barbara were Barbara B---, and Whisenhunt.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Adam Whisenhunt

         ii.  Henry Whisenhunt was born about 1793 in Randolph Co., NC and died about 1875 in Pike Co., AR about age 82.

        iii.  John A. Whisenhunt was born about 1798 in Randolph Co., NC and died after 1860 in Sevier Co., AR.

         iv.  Jonathan A. John Whisenhunt was born in 1798 and died in Y.

          v.  Philip Marion Whisenhunt was born about 1800 in Randolph Co., NC and died on 14 Oct 1881 in Carroll Co., GA about age 81.

28       vi.  George Michael Whisenhunt (born in 1803 in Randolph Co., NC - died after 1870 in Kaufman Co., TX)

        vii.  Peter Whisenhunt was born about 1805 in Randolph Co., NC and died about 1860 in Pike County, Arkansas about age 55.

       viii.  Elizabeth Whisenhunt was born about 1806 and died on 12 Apr 1884 about age 78.

         ix.  Mary Magdaline Whisenhunt was born on 1 Sep 1810 in Randolph Co., NC and died on 18 Oct 1878 in Fannin Co., TX at age 68.

          x.  Barbara Whisenhunt was born about 1812 in Randolph Co., NC and died in Deceased.

         xi.  , Jr. Ples Adam. Whisenhunt , Jr. was born in 1816 in Randolph Co., NC and died about 1876 in Pike Co., AR about age 60.

        xii.  Noah W. Whisenhunt was born about 1821 in Randolph Co., NC and died about 1871 in Fannin Co., TX about age 50.

       xiii.  Noah Whisenhunt was born in 1823 and died in Y.

        xiv.  Margaret Adeline Whisenhunt was born on 24 Nov 1824 in Tennessee and died on 26 Jan 1901 in Pike Co., AR at age 76.

         xv.  Washington Joseph Whisenhunt was born about 1825 in Tennessee and died in AL.

        xvi.  Adeline Meredith Whisenhunt was born about 1827.


57. Barbara B. Whisenhunt Mrs. Ples Adam Whisenhunt 1 was born in 1775 in Randolph Co., NC and died about 1870 in Fannin Co., TX about age 95. Other names for Barbara were Barbara B---, and Whisenhunt.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1850, Pike Co Ar. page 178, dwelling 106, line 26.

• Nationality: reported to be an Indian woman in the Selected Historical and Genealogical Records of Scott Co. Ar. by Wanda M. Gray.

Barbara married Ples Adam Whisenhunt Sr in Randolph Co., NC. Ples was born about 1769 in Lincoln Co., NC and died in Oct 1849 in Carroll Co., GA about age 80. Another name for Ples was Adam Whisenhunt. picture


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