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MIDDLE  TN  STATE  UNIV. 
3  3082  01682704  9 


acts 


on 
Stones  River 

from 
Deed  Books  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  F 


Davidson  County,  Tennessee 
1784  -  1806 


by 

£.  K.  Johns 
1981 


976 
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R931  p  Rutherford  County  Historical  Society 

V.  38  Publication  No.  38 


Deed  Abstracts 

on 
Stones  River 

from 
Deed  Books  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  F 

of 

Davidson  County,  Tennessee 

1784  -  1806 


by 

E.  K.  Johns 
1981 


Ml  Su  Library 

Middle  Tennessee  State  University 

Murfreesboro,  Tennessee  37132 

Rutherford  County  Historical  Society 
Publication  No.  38 


10-028S3 


Deed  Abstracts 
on  Stones  River 

from 
Deed  Books  A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  F 

of 
Davidson  County,  Tennessee 

1784  -  1806 


by 

E.  K.  Johns 
1981 


Officers 

President Nell  Blankenship 

Vice  President Jerry  Gaither 

Program  Co-Chairpersons Bob  &  Pat  Sanders 

Recording  Secretary Ed  DeBoer 

Treasurer Mary  Cox 

Publication  No.  38  is  distributed  to  members  of  the  Society.  The 
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Foreward 

Rutherford  County  was  originally  part  of  Davidson  County,  Sumner  County,  Wilson 
County  and  Williamson  County.  The  land  records  of  Davidson  County  contain  many 
deeds  on  Stones  River  some  of  which  near  Donelson  are  still  in  Davidson  County.  The 
records  of  deeds  on  the  east  and  west  forks  of  Stones  River  and  Falling,  Stuarts,  Cripple, 
Overall,  Bradley,  Big  Hurricane  and  Hart  Spring  Creeks  are  mainly  now  in  Rutherford 
County. 

This  information  was  taken  from  two  rolls  of  microfilm  records  in  the  Tennessee 
State  Library.  Many  of  the  first  land  grants  are  recorded  but  not  all.  Some  of  the  early 
grants  may  be  in  Greene  County  records.  Other  early  grants  can  be  found  in  Sumner, 
Wilson,  Williamson  and  Rutherford  County  records.  Some  of  the  grants  were  not  regis- 
tered until  after  Rutherford  County  was  formed  in  1803.  Some  of  the  grants  were  regis- 
tered in  Davidson  County  and  state  that  they  were  in  Wilson  County  at  that  time. 

This  information  may  be  of  some  use  to  researchers  of  early  Rutherford  history 
and  its  people.  A  copy  has  been  placed  in  the  County  Registers  Office  and  in  Linebaugh 
Library. 

One  puzzling  item  in  the  land  grants  that  cannot  be  explained  is  the  grant  numbers 
in  the  Davidson  County  records  do  not  all  match  up  with  the  grant  numbers  in  the  book. 
North  Carolina  Land  Grants  in  Tennessee  1778-1791  bv  Cartwright  &  Gardiner,  1958. 
Many  times  the  Davidson  County  number  is  one  ahead  of  the  book  number.  Also  only 
the  land  owners  names  appear  in  the  index  of  this  paper. 


E.  K.  Johns 


Editor's  Note 


Many  interesting  facts  came  to  light  as  this  book  was  being  typed.  Not  too  familiar 
measurements  were  used  such  as:  a  pole  is  16'/2  feet;  a  chain  is  66  feet  or  100  links;  80 
chains  equal  to  1  mile;  a  link  is  7.92  inches.  Trees  were  often  used  as  landmarks.  Some 
trees  that  were  native  to  the  area  in  1784-1806  are  extinct  now  or  are  called  by  other 
names.  It  was  interesting  to  read  about  the  trees  which  still  flourish  in  the  Stones  River 
area  today.  Many  of  the  streets  and  roads  today  have  the  same  names  as  the  early 
landowners  in  this  area.  Preemptors  listed  at  the  back  of  this  book  are  those  first  settlers 
who  were  landowners  before  Tennessee  became  a  state.  You  may  find  one  person's 
name  listed  several  times  in  the  Index.  That  name  may  be  spelled  several  different  ways 
as  well  as  abbreviated,  but  the  editor  did  not  feel  she  had  the  right  to  change  the  spelling 
from  the  original  transcript.  It  was  also  interesting  to  learn  that  the  most  popular  first 
name  of  the  early  landowners  was  "John.'' 


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Deeds  on  Stones  River 
from  Davidson  County  Deeds 
Volumes  A,  B,  &  C  1784-1796 


Lardner  Clark  March  7,  1785  page  5 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  248  to  Robert  Martin,  Corporal,  Lardner  Clark,  as- 
signee of  Robert  Martin,  is  granted  420  acres  on  Stones  River  lying  between  Col. 
James  Armstrong's  military  claim  of  7200  acres  and  Stones  River.  Beginning  on 
Keneday's  west  boundary  at  a  black  oak  &  dogwood,  then  west  120  poles  to  Col. 
Armstrong's  east  boundary  to  two  dogwoods  &  a  hickory  then  north  along 
Armstrong's  line  180  poles  to  a  large  branch  in  all  402'/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
east  120  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  402  !/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  for 
Lardner  Clark  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  June  13,  1785.  Military  Warrant  No.  1029. 
Grant  dated  March  9,  1785. 

Archibald  Lytle  page  43 

North  Carolina  Grant  to  Lt.  Col.  Commandant  (?)  granted  7200  acres  on  Stones 
River  on  the  west  fork.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  &  two  dogwoods  on  Old  East 
Line  and  runs  south  134  to  a  cherry  tree,  then  east  6  poles  to  two  black  oaks  then 
south  6  poles  to  two  cherry  trees,  then  west  6  poles  to  a  white  oak  then  south 
1391  poles  crossing  a  small  creek  to  a  walnut  &  tliree  ashes,  then  west  496  poles 
crossing  Stones  River  270  poles  more  to  a  stake,  then  north  1531  poles  crossing 
Lytle  Creek  to  a  white  oak,  dogwood,  &  black  oak  on  ye  old  east  line,  then  west 
with  said  boundary  326  poles  to  Stones  River,  then  south  up  the  river  74  poles  to 
an  ash,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  walnut  &  mulberry,  then  north  74  to  a  dogwood 
&  elm  on  the  east  line  then  west  with  the  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Robert  Hays  March  11,  1785,  in  consequence  of  Military  Warrant  No.  1.  En- 
tered March  2,  1785. 

Thomas  Cox  February  19,  1788  page  112 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  81  to  Thomas  Cox,  one  of  the  guards  to  the  commis- 
sioners, for  laying  off  the  land  for  the  officers  and  soldiers.  Thomas  Cox  is  granted 
640  acres  on  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  white  oaks  and 
south  west  corner  to  Samuel  Wilson's  preemption,  then  south  320  poles  to  three 
walnuts,  then  east  320  poles  crossing  the  said  river  to  a  stake,  then  north  320 
poles  to  said  Wilson's  corner,  then  west  with  his  line  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  for  said  Cox  March  12, 1785  by  R.  W.  Pollock,  D.S.,  and  Benj.  Watkins 
and  Jonathan  Robertson  in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  149,  located  and  en- 
tered January  16,  1784  in  the  preemption  office.  Dated  October  8,  1781. 

Thomas  Cox  February  19,  1788  page  112 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  43  to  Thomas  Cox,  commissioners  guard.  Thomas 
Cox  is  granted  320  acres  joining  his  640  acre  tract  on  the  upper  side.  Begiiming 
at  three  small  walnuts  corner  to  his  640  acres,  then  south  160  poles  to  two  wal- 
nuts and  mulberry,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  large  ash  &  white  oak,  then  north  160 
poles  to  the  other  corner  of  his  640  acre  survey,  then  west  with  his  boundary  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Pollock  D.S.  &  Jonathan  Robertson 

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and  Benj.  Watkins  March  9.  1785.  Located  &  entered  January  17.  1784.  in  the 
preemption  office.  Dated  October  8.  1787. 

Samuel  Bucchanan  February  26.  1788  page  128 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  324  to  Samuel  Bucchanan  for  the  services  of  Col. 
Martin  Armstrong,  surveyor.  Samuel  Bucchanan.  assignee  of  said  Armstrong  .is 
granted  400  acres  on  the  west  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  & 
dogwood  Cornelius  Ruddle  "s  west  boundary,  south  with  said  line  180  poles  to  a 
white  oak  &  dogwood,  then  east  with  said  Ruddle's  line  105  poles  to  a  dogwood, 
then  south  120  poles  to  an  elm.  Then  west  220  to  an  ash.  then  north  300  to  a 
cedar,  then  east  188  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  April  5.  1786,  by  John 
Buchanan.  D.S.  &  Cornelius  and  William  Mulheim,  chain  carriers,  located  De- 
cember 5.  1785.  Grant  dated  Aguust  1.  1787. 

Green  Hill  March  1.  1788  page  135 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  229  to  William  Walten  private.  Green  Hill,  assignee  of 
William  Walten.  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  on  the  Big  Hurricane. 
Beginning  at  a  lynn  northeast  comer  of  Nancy  &  Elizabeth  Rearden  runs  north 
through  the  Big  Hurricane  427  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  240  poles  to  a 
hackberry.  then  south  427  poles  to  a  dogwood  &  hornbeam  on  said  Rearden"s 
line,  then  to  the  beginning  240  poles.  Sun  eyed  August  6. 1785.  by  John  Buchanan 
D.S.  -  EphriamNo.  1067.  located  June  2,  1785.  Grant  dated  March  7.  1786. 

Lardner  Clark  March  3.  1788  page  142 

For  ten  pounds  for  each  100  acres.  Lardner  Clark  is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurri- 
cane Creek.  Beginning  at  a  sugar  tree  on  Green  Hill's  west  boundary  and  runs 
south  226  poles  crossing  a  fork  of  Hurricane  Creek  to  a  dogwood  &  hornbeam, 
then  west  452  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  log  on  the  Big 
Hurricane,  then  east  452  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  June  1.  1784.  by  John 
Buchanan.  D.S.  -  Ephraim  McLane  &  William  Morrow  S.C.C.  in  consequence 
of  Warrant  No.  573.  located  July  6,  1784.  Grant  dated  April  17.  1786. 

Lardner  Clark  March  3.  1788  page  142 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  648  to  Mordica  Holman  private,  Lardner  Clark,  as- 
signee of  said  Holman.  is  granted  a  tract  of  640  acres  on  Stones  River  on  Hurri- 
cane Creek.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust  &  elm  Capt.  James  Bradley's  north 
boundary,  then  east  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  popular  being  corner  to  said 
Bradley,  then  north  320  poles  to  Henry  (Charron)  south  boundary',  then  west 
with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  stake.  Then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  -  Samuel  McMurray  &  James  Mulherin  S.C.C. 
February  1,  1786.  in  consequence  of  Military  Warrant  No.  1661.  located  Sep- 
tember 9,  1785.  Grant  dated  December  8.  1787. 

JohnCaffrey  March  4.  1788  page  145 

For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  each  100  acres,  Jolm  Caffrey  is  granted  640  acres 
on  Stones  River  on  both  sides  of  Stoners  Creek  and  about  three  miles  of  Stoners 
Lick.  Beginning  at  a  sugar  tree,  white  oak  &  ash  on  the  north  side  of  said  creek 


then  north  226  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  452  poles  crossing  two  branches  to 
a  white  oak,  black  walnut  and  cedar  then  south  226  poles  to  a  white  oak,  dog- 
wood &  ash  crossing  said  creek,  then  west  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  -  Hugh  Henry  &  Win.  Donald  S.C.C.  on  April  4,  1785,  in 
consequence  of  Warrant  No.  284,  located  &  entered  in  the  Preemption  office 
February  14,  1784.  Grant  dated  April  17,  1786. 

William  Stuart  March  8.  1788  page  157 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  169.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  each  100  acres 
Win.  Steward  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  and  south  of 
the  Public  land  which  includes  Stoners  Lick.  Beginning  at  a  large  black  gum  and 
white  ash  in  the  line  of  the  Public  survey,  then  south  poles  to  a  hickory  on  the  top 
of  cliff  at  the  bank  of  Stones  River  up  Stones  River  according  to  several  mean- 
ders to  a  black  oak  on  the  northeast  bank  of  the  Buffalo  Ford,  then  north  566 
poles  to  a  white  dogwood  and  two  poplars  72  poles  east  of  the  southeast  corner 
of  the  public  survey.  West  425  poles  touching  the  comer  two  white  oak  saplins. 
of  the  public  survey  at  72  poles,  &  along  this  line  to  the  begiiming.  Grant  dated 
April  17,  1786. 

Moses  Shelby  March  10,  1787  page  159 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  67  to  Moses  Shelby,  commissioner  guard,  granted 
1200  acres  on  Smart's  Creek.  Beginning  at  four  mulberry  trees  above  a  spring 
mnning  into  the  west  of  Smart's  Creek.  Then  east  400  poles  crossing  Stuart's 
Creek  to  two  hickories.  Then  north  480  poles  to  a  red  oak  &  walnut.  Then  west 
400  poles  to  a  hickory  &  sugartree.  Then  south  480  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  June  9,  1785,  in  consequence  of  a  Warrant  No.  242, 
located  February  6.  1784.  Grant  dated  October  8,  1787. 

Evan  Shelby  March  10.  1788  page  160 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  44  to  Evan  Shelby,  commissioners  guard.  Evan  Shelby 
is  granted  1200  acres  on  Stewards  Creek.  Beginning  at  three  hickories  running 
west  joining  Moses  Shelby's  northeast  corner  at  120  poles,  continues  with  his 
line  to  a  sugar  tree  and  hickory  at  520  poles,  then  north  369/2  to  a  poplar  and 
mulberry,  then  east  520  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
June  9.  1785.  by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  in  consequence  of  Warrant  No.  241,  lo- 
cated &  entered  in  the  Preemption  office  February  6.  1784.  Grant  dated  October 
8.  1787. 

Samuel  Wilson  March  10.  1788  page  160 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  39.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Samuel  Wilson  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  bank  of 
Stones  River,  then  west  61  to  a  mulberry,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  white  oak 
then  east  crossing  Stones  River  at  123,  cornered  on  a  hickory  at  320  poles.  Then 
north  cross  Singing  (Sinking)  Creek  at  312  poles,  cornered  on  an  oak  at  320. 
Then  west  to  the  beginning  crossing  Sinking  Creek  at  1 1  poles.  Surveyed  Janu- 
ary 22«  1785,  by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  Warrant  No.  29,  lo- 
cated &  entered  in  the  Preemption  office  December  22.  1785.  Grant  dated  April 
.  1786.... 


John  Mulherin  March  11,  1788  page  162 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  5.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres  John 
Mulherin  is  granted  640  acres  on  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut 
being  the  southeast  corner  of  William  Overall's  preemption.  Running  south  360 
poles  to  an  oak.  then  west  crossing  Overall  Creek  at  124  poles,  continued  to  an 
ash  at  283  lA  poles,  then  north  260  poles  to  a  post  oak.  Then  east  joining  said 
Overall's  southwest  corner  at  57  poles  and  crossing  the  creek  at  243  poles  and 
continues  to  the  beginning  at  total  of  2831/2  poles.  Surveyed  January  20.  1785.  by 
Jolin  Buchanan.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Warrant  No.  1 1,  located  &  entered  in 
the  Preemption  office  December  26,  1783.  Grant  dated  April  17.  1786. 

John  Foreman  March  12.  1788  page  165 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  85.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres  John 
Foreman  is  granted  640  acres  on  Mill  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  miming  south 
crossing  a  branch  of  Mill  Creek  at  150  poles  continued  to  a  dogwood  at  320 
poles,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  sugar  tree,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory 
crossing  a  branch  of  Stones  River  at  300  poles,  then  west  to  the  beginning  cross- 
ing a  small  branch  of  Mill  Creek  at  300  poles.  Surveyed  July  28.  1784,  by  John 
Buchanan  D.  S.  in  consequence  of  a  Warrant  No.  309.  Located  &  entered  in  the 
Preemption  office  February  20,  1784.  Grant  dated  April  17,  1786. 

JohnBowen  March  12.  1788  page  166 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  65  to  John  Bowen.  heir  of  Moses  Bowen,  a  commis- 
sioners guard,  is  granted  320  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  below  Ins  improvement  at  a  large  white  oak  running  south  160  poles 
crossing  the  creek  twice  to  a  sugar  tree  &  elm.  then  west  320  poles  crossing  to  a 
hickorv  and  ash.  then  north  160  poles  to  a  hickory  &  honey  locust,  then  east  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Russell  D.S.  April  13.  1785.  in  con- 
sequence of  a  Warrant  No.  326.  located  &  entered  in  the  Preemption  office  March 
20,  1784.  Grant  dated  October  8.  1787. 

William  Overall  March  12.  1788  page  167 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  166.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  each  100  acres 
William  Overall  is  granted  640  acres  on  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black 
walnut  200  yards  north  of  the  falls  and  runs  east  crossing  Overall  Creek  at  86 
poles  continued  to  a  white  oak  at  146  poles,  then  south  452  poles  to  a  black 
walnut,  then  west  crossing  the  creek  at  58  poles  continued  to  three  cherry  trees  at 
226  poles,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  War- 
rant No.  131.  located  &  entered  in  the  Preemption  office  January  15. 1784.  Grant 
dated  April  17.  1786. 

Reading  Blount  April  22.  1788  page  191 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  14  to  Reading  Blount,  major.  Reading  Blount  is  granted 
4800  acres  between  the  east  &  west  forks  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Col. 
Shelby's  south  boundary  line  at  two  hickories  and  dogwood,  then  west  with 
Shelby's  line  132  poles  to  Bushnell's  Creek,  the  same  course  continued  in  all 
1250  poles  to  a  hickory,  dogwood  &  red  oak.  then  south  656  poles  crossing  a 


small  creek  to  a  walnut,  then  east  1250  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  656  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Grant  dated  March  10,  1786. 

Stephen  Cantrill  April  26.  1788  page  207 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  64  to  Stephen  Cantrill,  a  commissioner's  guard,  is 
granted  640  acres  on  Steward's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
126  poles  east  of  said  creek  at  a  stake,  running  west  3210  poles  crossing  the 
creek  to  a  hickory  &  dogwood,  north  320  poles  to  a  hackberry  &  hickory,  then 
east  320  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  an  ash  &  mulberry,  south  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  April  12,  1785,  by  Robert  Russell,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of 
a  Warrant  No.  203,  located  January  29,  1784.  Grant  dated  October  8,  1787. 

William  Bowman  April  26,  1788  page  209 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  220  to  William  Bowman,  assignee  of  John  Callihan,  a 
private.  William  Bowman  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  between  Stones 
River  and  Farmer's  Creek.  Beginning  800  poles  south  from  Col.  John  Armstrong's 
southeast  corner.  Beginning  at  a  Mulberry,  walnut  &  honey  locust,  then  south 
280  poles  to  an  elm  &  dogwood,  then  west  366  poles  to  a  stake  then  north  280 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  366  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays 
D.  S.  July  15, 1785,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  877,  located  March 
9,  1785.  Grant  dated  March  7,  1786. 

Robert  Spotswood  Russell  April  28,  1788  page  210 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  25.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  each  100  acres 
Robert  Spotswood  Russell  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Steward's 
Creek.  Beginning  20  poles  below  his  improvement  on  the  creek,  running  south 
20  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  a  red  oak  &  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  crossing 
the  creek  twice  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  a  hickory 
and  persimmon,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  elm  &  red  oak,  then  south  300  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Russell,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  Warrant  No. 
400  on  April  12,  1785,  located  and  entered  April  6.  1784.  Grant  dated  April  17, 
1786. 

Samuel  Hays  April  28,  1788  page  210 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  35.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Samuel  Hays  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  north  side  of  Stones  or  Clover  Creek,  a 
branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  Spanish  oak  on  the  north  bank  of  the 
creek  corner  to  the  land  surveyed  for  Stones  Lick  ninning  along  the  line  of  said 
land  west  162  poles  to  a  large  white  oak  on  corner  of  Col.  John  Donaldson's, 
then  with  said  Donaldson's  line  north  325  poles  to  a  hickory  and  hackberry.  East 
368  poles  to  three  small  poplars,  south  169  poles  crossing  Clover  Creek  twice  to 
a  sugar  tree  and  ash  on  the  north  bank  thereof,  down  the  same  with  the  meanders 
to  the  Warrant  No.  205,  located  January  29,  1784.  Grant  dated  April,  1786. 

Jacob  Castleman  April  28,  1788  page  211 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  576.  Jacob  Castleman,  assignee  of  William  Price,  pri- 
vate, is  granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stoners  Lick  Creek  joining  Stewarts 
preemption  on  the  north.  Beginning  at  a  black  gum  ninning  east  230  poles  to  a 


sugar  tree  and  dogwood,  then  north  445  poles  to  a  honey  locust  and  elm,  then 
west  230  to  an  ash  &  elm,  then  south  445  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  Sep- 
tember 18.  1786.  by  Moses  Shelby  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No. 
951.  Grant  dated  September  15,  1787. 

Timothy  Acuff  April  28.  1788  page  212 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  179.  Timothy  Acuff,  assignee  of  Richard  Evans,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  between  Smart  "s  and  Fanning  Creek.  Beginning  at 
Col.  James  Armstrong's  northeast  comer  at  a  hickory,  black  oak  &  walnut,  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  red  oak.  Then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake.  Then  east  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S., 
in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1223.  located  March  8,  1785.  Grant 
dated  March  7,  1786. 

Eusebius  Bushnell  July  18.  1788  page  218 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  626.  Eusebius  Bushell  &  William  Dobbins,  assignees 
of  William  Davis'  heirs,  are  granted  640  acres  lying  on  Moses  Shelby's  west 
boundary  line.  Beginning  at  said  Shelby's  southwest  corner  at  three  mulberries, 
then  north  400  poles  to  a  walnut  on  Shelby  line,  then  west  256  poles  to  a  stake 
then  south  400  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  256  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
by  Edwin  Hickman,  D.  S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1625.  lo- 
cated July  21.  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15.  1787. 

Bushnell  &  Dobbins  July  19.  1788  page  218 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  623.  Eusbius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  Jos.  Williford,  are  granted  640  acres  on  a  branch  of  Stones  River  by  Bushnell 
Creek  and  on  Major  Blount's  east  boundary  line  at  Bushnell" s  southwest  corner 
of  a  1000  acre  No.  1660.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry,  walnut  &  oak,  then  south  279 
poles  crossing  Bushnell  Creek  to  a  walnut  and  three  big  red  oaks,  then  east  367 Vi 
to  a  stake,  then  north  279  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  west  3671/2  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Surveyed  September  1.  1785  by  Robert  Hays.  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a 
Military  Warrant  No.  1667,  located  September  1.  1785.  Grant  dated  September 
15,  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19.  1788  page  219 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  624.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  Daniel  Jacobs.  Sgt..  are  granted  1000  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning 
Col.  Shelby's  southeast  corner  at  an  ~  walnut,  and  oak.  then  east  370  poles  with 
Capt.  Montflorence's  line  to  a  walnut,  then  south  432  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
370  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  north  432  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Robt.  Hays  September  2.  1785.  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1674. 
located  July  24.  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15.  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19,  1788  page  219 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  634.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  John  Beaver.  Sgt..  are  granted  1000  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  southwest  corner  a  large  hickory,  red  oak  and  dogwood, 
miming  then  north  320  poles  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's  line,  then  west  500 


poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  500  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Surveyed  by  Ed  Hickman  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1669, 
located  July  25,  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15,  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19,  1788  page  220 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  632.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  Alanson  Summons,  Sgt,  are  granted  1000  acres  on  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  Col.  Shelby's  south  boundary  line,  a  dogwood  and  hickories,  then  east 
370  poles  crossing  a  small  creek  to  said  Shelby's  southeast  corner  to  a  double 
walnut  and  oak.  Then  south  432  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  370  poles  to  a  mul- 
berry, walnut  and  ash.  then  north  432  poles  crossing  Bushnell"s  Creek  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  September  6,  1785,  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S..  in  consequence 
of  a  Wilitary  Warrant  No.  1660.  Located  July  25.  2785.  Grant  dated  September 
15,  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19,  1788  page  220 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  629.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  Capt.  Mathew  Wood,  are  granted  1622  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  northwest  comer  at  a  large  red  oak  and 
hickory,  running  east  with  Col.  Shelby's  north  boundary  648'/2  poles  crossing 
Stones  River  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's  line,  then  north  400  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  648 !/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  400  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  September  7,  1785,  by  Edwin  Hickman  in  consequence 
of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  572,  located  July  25, 1785.  Grant  dated  September  15, 
1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  1 9,  1 788  page  22 1 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  625.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  Jacob  Givins,  a  private,  are  granted  640  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  Capt.  Moses  Shelby's  southeast  comer  on  the  east  side  of  said  creek  at 
three  hickories,  then  north  400  poles  with  said  Shelby's  line  to  a  mulberry,  then 
east  256  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  400  poles  to  a  red  oak,  then  west  256  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military 
Warrant  No.  686,  located  July  25,  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15,  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19,1788  page  22 1 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  627.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  John  Ward,  a  fifer,  are  granted  1000  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  main  west 
fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  northwest  comer  at  a  large 
red  oak  and  hickory,  running  north  640  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  walnut, 
then  west  500  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  640  poles  to  a  stake  crossing  Stones 
River,  then  east  400  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Edwin  Hickman  in 
consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1677,  dated  Septmeber  1,  1785.  Grant 
dated  September  15,  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19,  1788  page  221 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  630.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  Henry  Cole,  a  drummer,  are  granted  1000  acres  on  Stones  River.  Begin- 


ning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  northwest  corner  at  a  large  red  oak  and  hickory, 
running  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's  line,  then  west  500  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  500  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  Edwin  Hickman,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No. 
1665,  located  July  25,  1788.  Grant  dated  September  15,  1787. 

Bushnell  and  Dobbins  July  19,  1788  page  222 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  635.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  assign- 
ees of  private  Isaac  Hill,  are  granted  228  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
Major  Blount's  northwest  comer  at  a  hickory,  dogwood  and  red  oak.  then  west 
200  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  south  18214  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  200  poles  to  a 
mulberry  on  Major  Blount's  west  boundary,  then  north  18214  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  Military'  Warrant  No. 
1689,  located  July  25,  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15.  1787. 

John  Blackamore  July  29,  1788  page  243 

Indenture  made  May  16, 1788,  for  the  sum  of  500  pounds  Eusebius  Bushnell  and 
William  Dobbins  have  sold  1000  acres  to  John  Blackamore  on  the  east  fork  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Isaac  Shelby's  northwest  corner  a  large  black  oak, 
running  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  500  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  500  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Hardy  Holms  October  6.  1788  page  250 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  232.  Lt.  Hardy  Holms  is  granted  2560  acres  on  Fanner 
Creek  on  Stones  River  joining  the  upper  lines  of  the  preemption,  running  up  the 
creek  on  both  sides.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  and  elm  then  west  80  to  Farming 
Creek,  crossing  said  creek  and  continuing  west  60  poles  to  Col.  James  Armstrong's 
southeast  comer,  continuing  west  with  Armstrong's  line,  in  all  412  poles  to  a 
honey  locust  and  two  liickories.  then  south  800  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  412 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  800  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  March  17, 
1780.  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  212, 
located  February  9.  1784.  Grant  dated  March  14.  1786. 

William  Blackamore  October  27.  1788  page  257 

Indenture  made  October  7,  1788.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Eusebius  Bushnell 
and  William  Dobbins  have  sold  William  Blackamore  640  acres  on  Moses  Shelby's 
west  boundary  line.  Beginning  at  Shelby's  southwest  corner  at  three  mulberries, 
then  north  400  poles  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's  line,  then  west  256  poles  to  a 
stake  then  south  400  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  256  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land 
granted  Bushnell  &  Dobbins  by  patent  dated 15,  1787. 

John  Rice  October  27,  1788  page  258 

Indenture  made  August  13.1788.  For  100  pounds  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  Will- 
iam Dobbins  have  sold  640  acres  on  a  branch  of  Stones  River  known  as  Bushnells 
Creek  and  on  Major  Blount's  boundary  line  and  at  Bushnell's  southwest  comer 
of  a  1000  acre  survey  No.  1660.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  oak.  then  south  279 
poles  crossing  Bushnell's  Creek  to  a  walnut  and  three  red  oaks,  then  east  36714 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  279  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  west  367%  poles  to  the 


beginning.  Land  granted  to  Bushnell  &  Dobbins  as  assignees  of  Joseph  Williford, 
a  private,  by  patent  dated  September  15,  1787. 

Witherel  Latimore  October  27,  1788  page  259 

Indenture  made  September  3, 1788.  For  the  sum  of  57  dollars  Eusebius  Bushnell 
and  William  Dobbins  have  sold  228  acres  to  Witherel  Latimore,  land  located  on 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Major  Blount "s  northwest  comer  at  a  hickory,  dog- 
wood and  red  oak,  then  west  200  poles  to  a  walnut,  then 1821/2  poles  to  a 

stake,  then  east  200  poles  to  a  mulberry  Blount's  west  boundary  line,  then  north 
182!/2  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Benjamin  Joslin  October  29,  1788  page  259 

Indenture  made  October  7,  1788.  For  200  pounds  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  Will- 
iam Dobbins  have  sold  Benjamin  Joslin  1000  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  northwest  corner  at  a  large  red  oak  and  hickory,  running 
north  640  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  walnut,  then  west  500  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  south  640  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  walnut,  then  east  500  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Land  granted  to  Bushnell  &  Dobbins  by  patent  dated  September  15, 
1787. 

Charles  Homer  November  6,  1788  page  260 

Indenture  made  November  5,  1788.  Isadore  Skerrett  of  Davidson  County  for  300 
pounds  has  sold  Charles  Homer  of  the  town  of  Windsor,  Bertie  County,  North 
Carolina,  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  the  first  line  run  by 
the  Commissioners  in  1783.  Joins  Capt.  Welch's  survey  on  the  east  and  was 
granted  Isadore  Skerrett  for  the  sendees  of  Timothy  Zralott,  a  private.  Also  that 
other  tract  of  land  on  the  north  side  of  the  east  fork.  Beginning  at  a  beech  tree 
marked  RW,  the  northeast  corner  of  the  above  tract,  granted  for  the  se\ice  of 
Zachariah  Zralott,  a  private,  to  Isadore  Skerrett  containing  640  acres. 

John  Bush  November  13,  1788  page  262 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  546.  John  Bush,  Lt.,  is  granted  914  acres  on  Stuart's 
Creek.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  on  the  Commissioner's  Line,  then  west  with 
said  line  480  poles  to  an  ash,  then  south  304  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  480  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  north  304  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  B.  Wra.  Pollock, 
D.S.,  March  14,  1785,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  216,  located 
February  17,  1784.  Grant  dated  September  15,  1787. 

John  Bucchanan  December  1,  1788  page  268 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  41.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  Col.  Martin  Armstrong, 
surveyor  of  lands  allotted  officers  and  soldiers,  is  granted  200  acres  on  the  west 
side  of  Stones  River  about  four  miles  above  the  old  station.  Beginning  at  an  elm 
and  black  oak  on  the  bank  of  the  river  about  thirty  yards  above  the  fish  dam,  then 
down  the  river  with  its  meanders  460  poles  to  two  sugar  trees  and  a  hickory 
opposite  the  lower  end  of  an  island,  then  south  160  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  80 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Bucchanan  for  himself  March  2,  1786, 
in  consequence  of  service  right  of  said  Armstrong,  entered  (December)  6,  1785. 
Grant  dated  October  8,  1787. 

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Abm.  Riston.  Jno.  &  Elisha  Rice  December  8.  1788  page  270 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  306.  Abraham  Riston.  John  Rice  &  Elisha  Rice,  as- 
signees of  Moses  Simpson,  a  private,  are  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River. 
Beginning  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  at  a  sycamore.  John  Bucchanan' s 
southeast  corner,  then  west  with  said  line  2621/2  poles  to  a  black  oak  being  said 
Bncchanan's  southwest  comer,  then  south  390  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  262 '/s 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Bucchanan  March 
10.  1786,  by  virture  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2055.  located  December  7.  1785. 
Grant  dated  June  13.  1787. 

Abm.  Riston.  Jno.  &  Elisha  Rice  December  8.  1788  page  274 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  296.  Abraham  Riston.  John  Rice  &  Elisha  Rice,  as- 
signees of  William  Harris,  a  private,  are  granted  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  large 
white  oak  on  the  East  bank  of  Stones  River  opposite  to  the  Mill  Dam  Rock,  then 
east  320  poles  crossing  Stones  River  twice  to  an  ash  and  elm  on  the  east  bank  of 
said  river.  Then  north  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  south  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  March  10.  1786.  by  John  Bucchanan. 
D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2129.  located  December  7, 1785. 
Grant  dated  June  13.  1785. 

Abm.  Riston,  Jno.  &  Elisha  Rice  December  8.  1788  Page  274 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  294.  Abraham  Riston,  John  Rice  &  Elisha  Rice,  as- 
signees of  Dougall  McConnough.  a  private,  are  granted  640  acres.  Beginning  at 
an  ash  and  elm  on  the  east  bank  of  Stones  River,  being  comer  to  two  surveyed 
claimed  by  John  Rice  &  Co.,  then  east  226  poles  to  two  black  walnut  trees,  then 
south  452  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  black  oak.  then  west  226  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Jolm  Bucchanan.  D.S..  on  March  10. 
1786.  Grant  dated  June  13.  1787,  Warrant  No.  2142.  Located  December  7. 1785. 

Abm.  Riston.  Jno.  &  Elisha  Rice  December  9.  1788 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  297.  Abraham  Riston.  Jolm  Rice  &  Elisha  Rice,  as- 
signees of  Samuel  Griffin,  a  private,  are  granted  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  large 
white  oak  on  the  east  bank  of  Stones  River  opposite  the  Mill  Dam  Rock,  then 
east  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  elm  on  the  east  bank  of  Stones  River,  then  south  320 
poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  March  10,  1786.  by  John  Bucchanan.  D.S.,  inconsequence 
of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  3037.  located  December  7.  1785.  Grant  dated  June  13, 
1787. 

Hampton  &  Hay  January  16,  1789  page  280 

Indenture  made  June  20,  1788.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins  for  598 
pounds,  sixteen  shillings  have  sold  David  Hays  and  Adam  Hampton  the  follow- 
ing tracts  of  land: 

All  the  tract  lying  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  being  a  military  claim  of  1000 
acres,  the  Warrant  No.  1669,  located  July  25,  1784. 

Another  tract  on  Stones  River  of  1000  acres,  the  Warrant  No.  being  1660, 
located  July  25.  1784. 

Also  1000  acres  on  Stones  River,  Warrant  No.  1674.  located  July  17.  1784. 

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Another  tract  of  640  acres  on  Stones  River,  being  another  military  claim, 
Warrant  No.  1686,  located  July  25,  1784. 

A  tract  on  south  side  of  Cumberland  joining  Brant  &  Tatum  lines  contains 
640  acres  Warrant  No.  1664.  located  August  13,  1784. 

A  tract  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  of  1622  acres  Warrant  No.  572,  lo- 
cated July  25,  1784. 

A  tract  on  Hickman  Creek  of  1000  acres.  Warrant  No.  1696,  located  Septem- 
ber 1,  1784. 

In  Sumner  Co.  on  Cumberland  River  near  Virginia  line  of  640  acres  Warrant 
No.  1682,  located  August  13,  1784. 

A  tract  of  1000  acres  on  Stones  River  Warrant  No.  1665,  located  July  25, 
1784. 

Also  1/2  of  lot  9  in  Nashville. 

Isaac  Shelby  January  19,  1789  page  285 

Indenture  made  January  9.  1789.  Laurence  Thompson  has  sold  to  Isaac  Shelby 
1000  acres  on  Stones  River  for  four  hundred  pounds.  Beginning  at  Isaac  Shelby's 
southeast  corner  of  a  5000  acre  survey  a  double  walnut  and  oak,  then  east  320 
poles  with  Capt.  Montfait's  line  to  a  walnut,  then  south  432  poles  to  a  stake. 
Then  west  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  north  432  poles  to  the  beginning.  Said  land 
was  granted  to  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins,  grant  dated  September 
15,1787. 

Samuel  Deason  January  19,  1789  page  286 

Indenture  made  January  1,  1789.  James  Borley  has  sold  Samuel  Deason  100 
acres  for  100  pounds  lying  on  the  south  side  of  the  Cumberland  River,  near  the 
Stone  Lick.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  running  north  26  degrees  west  150  poles  to  a 
white  oak,  then  south  64  degrees  west  87  poles  to  a  pile  of  stones,  then  south  26 
degrees  east  66  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  64  degrees  east  126  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Laurence  Thompson  January  20.  1789  page  287 

Indenture  made  January  9,  1789.  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins  for 
the  sum  of  200  pounds  have  sold  to  Laurence  Thompson  1000  acres  on  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  southeast  corner  at  a  double  walnut  and 
oak.  then  east  370  with  Capt.  Montford's  line  to  a  walnut,  then  south  432  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  west  372  poles  to  mulberry,  then  north  432  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Land  granted  to  Bushnell  &  Dobbins  by  patent  dated  September  15,  1787. 

John  Rice  January  21,  1789  page  291 

Indenture  made  January  21,  1789.  Abraham  Riston  has  sold  for  386 
pounds  1/3  part  of  nineteen  tracts  containing  3860  acres. 

Tract  #  299  1000  acres 

Tract  #  294,  295,  296,  297,  306,  309  640  acres  each 

These  seven  tracts  were  obtained  with  the  date  June  13,  1787. 

Alexander  Cowan,  Esq.  January  22,  1789  page  295 

Indenture  made  July  14, 1788.  John  &  Elisha  Rice  have  sold  to  Alexander  Cowan 

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of  Hartford  Co.,  Maryland,  1280  acres  for  the  sum  of  220  pounds.  Lying  in  two 
tracts  and  granted  by  Patent  Nos.  296  &  297  to  Abraham  (?) ,  John  Rice  &  Elisha 
Rice  dated  June  13.  1787.  (See  pages  1 1  &  12  of  this  typed  copy  for  description 
of  boundries.) ....  if  any  of  the  lands  mentioned  shall  befoul  of  older  surverys  so 
that  a  loss  shall  be  sustained  John  and  Elisha  Rice  oblige  to  make  up  any  differ- 
ence. 

John  Donaldson  February  5.  1789  page  298 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  209.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
John  Donaldson  is  granted  640  acres  between  Cumberland  and  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  an  ash  on  the  public  line,  then  along  the  same  east  226  poles  to 
Samuel  Hay's  corner,  white  oak  and  ash.  then  along  his  line  north  452  passing 
his  comer  and  along  Nathaniel  Hay's  line  to  a  hickory  and  three  dogwoods  on 
the  said  line,  then  west  112  poles  to  a  red  oak  and  sugartree  on  a  branch,  then 
down  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  an  elm.  then  west  26  poles  to  an  ash.  and  then 
south  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donaldson.  D.S.,  agreeable 
to  a  Warrant  No.  327.  Entered  March  3,  1784.  Grant  dated  July  10.  1788. 

Willaim  Donaldson  February  5.  1789  page  299 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  204.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
William  Donaldson  is  granted  640  acres  in  the  forks  of  between  Cumberland  and 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  on  Stones  River,  then  north  along  John 
Donaldson's  line  345  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  red  oak  on  Cumberland  River, 
then  down  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  the  mouth  of  Stones  River,  then  up  Stones 
River  as  it  meanders  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donaldson  March  22. 
1786,  agreeable  to  Warrant  No.  620.  located  November  13,  1784.  Grant  dated 
July  10.  1788. 

John  Donaldson  March  11.  1789  page  306 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  203.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
John  Donaldson  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  south  side  of  the  Cumberland  River. 
Beginning  at  John  Donaldson's  comer  a  hickory  and  three  dogwoods  on  Nathaniel 
Hays'  line,  then  along  Donaldson's  line  west  112  poles  to  a  red  oak  and  sugar 
tree  on  a  branch,  then  down  said  branch  as  it  meanders  to  an  elm.  then  west  56 
poles  passing  said  Donaldson's  comer  to  an  ash.  then  north  440  to  an  ash  in 
Stockly  Donaldson's  line,  then  along  his  line  east  102  poles  to  two  elms  in  Lewis 
Robard's  line.  Then  along  his  line  south  80  poles  to  an  elm.  West  160  to  Hugh 
Hay's  comer  locust  and  elm.  then  along  his  line  and  Nathaniel  Hay's  line  south 
360  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  for  himself  by  said  Donaldson  March  6, 
1786.  Warrant  No.  742,  June  3.  1785.  Grand  dated  July  10.  1788. 

Ambrose  Jones  March  12,  1789  page  307 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  791.  Ambrose  Jones,  assignee  of  Daniel  Ray.  a  pri- 
vate, is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  20  poles 
above  the  mouth  of  the  second  creek  above  the  mouth  of  Stuart's  Creek  that  falls 
into  the  said  river  on  the  east  side  at  a  while  oak  and  black  oak  on  the  bank  of  the 
river,  running  up  with  the  meanders  of  the  same  to  the  lower  end  of  a  large  island 
to  two  white  ash  trees  then  352  poles  to  a  cedar,  then  north  315  poles  to  a  stake, 

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then  west  206  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  William  Nash,  D.S.,  January 
20,  1788.  Warrant  No.  2740,  located  January  8.  1788.  Grant  dated  July  10.  1788. 

Thomas  Armstrong  April  28,  1789  page  325 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  164  Thomas  Armstrong,  assignee  of  Absolum  Fawler, 
a  private  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  joining  Col.  James  Armstrong's 
entry  of  7200  acres  on  the  south  side.  Beginning  at  Lt.  Hardy  Holm's  northwest 
comer  at  a  honey  locust  and  two  hickories,  then  west  240  poles  to  a  walnut  and 
hickory,  then  south  426 Vi  to  a  stake,  then  east  240  poles  to  Holmes  west  bound- 
ary, then  north  along  the  same  line  426!/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  March  12,  1785,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No. 
86  located  March  9,  1784.  Grant  dated  March  7,  1786. 

Thomas  Armstrong  April  28,  1789  page  325 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  48.  Thomas  Armstrong,  a  captain,  is  granted  3840 
acres  on  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  west  side  about  five  miles 
from  the  Commissioner's  Line  run  in  1783  and  about  a  mile  from  the  river,  to 
include  two  springs.  Beginning  at  two  dogwoods  and  a  hickory,  then  south  540 
poles  crossing  a  small  creek,  continuing  south  in  all  1050  poles  to  an  ash,  and 
two  mulberries,  then  west  484 14  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  1050  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  east  484'/2  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  on  March  9, 
1785.  Grant  dated  March  14,  1786. 

James  Armstrong  April  28,  1789  page  326 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  35.  Col.  James  Armstrong  is  granted  7200  acres  on 
Stones  River  on  the  west  side  between  Smart's  and  Farmer's  Creeks,  including  a 
large  spring  which  empties  into  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  dog- 
wood running  each  680  poles  to  a  walnut  and  hickory,  then  south  crossing  spring 
branch  at  40  poles  same  course  1459  poles  crossing  Farming  Creek,  same  course 
48  poles  to  the  north  boundry  of  an  older  claim,  a  mulberry  and  white  oak,  then 
20  poles  cross  Farming  Creek,  same  course  100  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  white 
oak,  then  south  203  poles  to  a  cherry  tree,  then  west  560  poles  to  a  mulberry  and 
honey  locust,  then  north  1720  poles  with  the  east  boundary  of  older  claims  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  March  8,  1785  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of 
Military  Warrant  No.  84,  located  February  14, 1784.  Grant  dated  March  14, 1786. 

Thomas  Hickman  April  29,  1789  page  329 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  739.  Thomas  Hickman,  assignee  of  Nathaniel  Smith,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  that  runs  into  the  east  fork  of 
Stones  River  on  the  east  side  above  the  mouth  of  Bradley's  Creek.  Beginning  at 
a  black  walnut  and  ash  south  cross  a  branch  at  80  poles,  another  at  164  poles  in 
all  320  poles  to  an  ironwood,  northwest  corner  to  John  Marshall,  east  with  his 
line  320  poles  to  a  stake,  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  west  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed by  James  Sanders  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2776,  located 
August  30,  1787.  Grant  dated  July  11,  1788. 

Thomas  Hickman  April  29,  1789  page  329 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  744.  Thomas  Hickman,  assignee  of  private  James  Davis, 

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is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  that  runs  into  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River 
on  the  east  side  above  the  month  of  Bradley's  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak 
and  ash  northwest  corner  to  Joseph  Hendrick,  south  with  his  line  cross  the  creek 
at  30  poles,  a  branch  at  184  poles,  all  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  ash,  west  320 
poles  to  an  ash  and  wliite  oak,  north  cross  the  creek  at  88  poles  in  all  320  poles  to 
a  stake,  east  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  James  Sanders  in  consequence  of  a 
Military  Warrant  No.  1791.  located  August  30.  1787.  Grant  dated  July  11.  1788. 

Thomas  Hickman  April  29.  1789  page  329 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  742.  Thomas  Hickman.,  assignee  of  Frederick  Cross,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  that  runs  in  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River  above  Bradley's  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  and  ash, 
then  south  cross  a  branch  at  80  poles  and  then  at  154  poles,  in  all  320  to  an  elm 
and  ironwood,  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  east  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  James  Sanders.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military  War- 
rant No.  2712.  located  August  30.  1787.  Grant  dated  July  11,  1788. 

William  Murry  April  30.  1789  page  331 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  16.  William  Murry,  assignee  of  Col.  Martin  Armstrong. 
surveyor,  is  granted  100  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek  running  into  Stones  River  on 
the  lower  side.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut.  Green  Hills  southeast  comer,  then 
north  with  Ins  line  80  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  89  4/10  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then 
south  168  8/10  poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  89  4/10  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  98 
8/10  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  for  said  Murry  April  8,  1786.  in  conse- 
quence of  a  service  right  of  said  Armstrong.  Located  July  14.  1786.  Grant  dated 
October  8.  1787. 

Thomas  Hickman  June  19.  1789  page  334 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  758.  Thomas  Hickman,  assignee  of  James  Cannon,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  that  empties  in  the  east  side  of  the 
east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  the  mouth  of  Bradley  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a 
buckeye  and  ash.  southeast  corner  of  Joseph  Hendrick.  then  cross  a  large  branch 
18  poles,  in  all  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320 
poles  to  Joseph  Hendrick' s  line,  then  south  with  said  line  across  the  creek  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  September  3, 1787.  by  James  Sanders.  D.S.,  in  consequence 
of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2638.  located  August  30.  1787.  Grant  dated  July  13, 
1788. 

Nathaniel  Hays  June  19.  1789  page  335 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  24.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  even  100  acres 
Nathaniel  Hays  is  granted  640  acres  including  a  spring  which  lies  in  the  entrance 
into  Jones  Bent  (Bend)  on  the  south  side  of  Cumberland  River.  Beginning  at  a 
hickory  and  hackberry  in  John  Doneldson's  line  31  poles  south  of  his  northeast 
corner  running  then  each  along  Samuel  Hay's  line  408  poles  to  white  oak  and 
mulberry,  north  25 1  poles  to  a  white  oak  comer  to  Hugh  Hay's,  then  along  Hugh 
Hay's  line  west  408  poles  to  a  black  walnut,  south  251  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Sun  eyed  by  Daniel  Smith  June  17.  1785.  agreeable  to  a  Warrant  No.  655.  Entry 
dated  January  8,  1785.  Grant  dated  April  17.  1786. 

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Hugh  Hays  June  19,  1789  page  335 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  89.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Hugh  Hays  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  south  side  of  the  Cumberland  River  at  the 
entrance  into  Jones  Bent  (Bend).  Beginning  at  Nathaniel  Hay's  northeast  comer 
at  white  oak  running  west  with  his  line  408  poles  to  a  black  walnut,  north  251 
poles  to  a  honey  locust  and  elm,  east  408  poles  to  a  poplar,  south  25 1  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  June  18,  1785,  by  Daniel  Smith  agreeable  to  a  Warrant  No. 
654,  located  January  8.  1785.  Grant  dated  April  17,  1786. 

John  Tucker  July  28,  1789  page  347 

Indenmre  made  July  10, 1789.  For  the  sum  of  200  pounds  Moses  Shelby  has  sold 
300  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  and  known  and  distin- 
guished by  the  number  67  in  the  patent.  Begiiming  at  a  mulberry  and  dogwood 
the  northwest  corner  of  Edwin  Hickman's  survey,  then  east  16  chains  and  50 
links  to  Stuart's  Creek,  then  north  with  the  creek  the  different  courses  down  to 
Hickman's  line,  then  with  the  meanders  to  a  stake  on  said  creek,  then  west  53 
chains  to  a  stake,  then  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Joel  Rice. 

Edwin  Hickman  July  29,  1789  page  349 

Indenmre  made  July  11.  1789.  For  the  sum  of  40  pounds  Moses  Shelby  has  sold 
Edwin  Hickman  300  acres  being  part  of  Moses  Shelby's  guard  right,  the  Warrant 
No.  242.  Beginning  at  three  mulberries  running  east  400  poles  crossing  Smart's 
Creek  to  two  hickories,  then  north  130  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  276  poles  to  a 
stake  in  the  bank  of  Stuart's  Creek,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the  creek  to  a 
stake,  then  66  poles  to  a  mulberry,  dogwood  and  elm,  then  south  100  poles  to  the 
beginning. 

Jacob  Movers  August  24,  1789  page  350 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  38.  Jacob  Moyers  is  granted  400  acres  in  consideration 
of  the  services  of  Col.  Martin  Armstrong,  surveyor,  lying  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River.  Begiiming  at  a  sycamore  and  hickory  on  the  river  bank  at  the  mouth 
of  Searcy's  Creek,  then  up  the  river  with  its  meanders  200  poles  to  a  white  oak 
on  Cornelius  Ruddle's  north  boundary  line,  then  east  92  poles  with  said  line  to 
an  elm  being  said  Ruddles'  corner  then  north  265 lA  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
274  poles  to  an  elm,  then  south  180  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  April  1, 
1786  by  John  Bucchanan,  D.S.,  by  virture  of  service  right  of  said  Armstrong. 
Entered  November  19,  1785.  Grant  dated  October  8,  1787. 


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Deeds  on  Stones  River 
from  Davidson  County  Deeds  Vol.  B 

Benjamin  Jostling  October  23.  1789  page  8 

Indenture  made  November  1.  1789.  For  the  sum  of  2000  pounds  have  sold  Ben- 
jamin Jostling  640  acres  on  Stones  River  on  a  small  creek  known  as  Bushneirs 
Creek  and  on  Maj.  Blount's  last  boundary  line  and  at  Bushneirs  southwest  cor- 
ner of  a  1000  acre  Survey  No.  1660.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry,  walnut  and  oak 
then  south  279  poles  crossing  Bushnell*s  Creek  to  a  walnut  and  three  big  red 
oaks,  then  east  367  Vi  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  279  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  west 
367 1/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  This  grant  to  Bushnell  and  Dobbins  by  patent  dated 
September  15,  1787.  Wit.  Win.  A.  Pease.  Louis  Reily 

Robert  Creswell  October  23.  1789  page  9 

Indenture  made  October  3,  1789.  For  the  sum  of  65  pounds.  Maryland  currency, 
Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins  have  sold  to  Robert  Creswell  640  acres 
on  Stuart's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Moses  Shelby's  south- 
east comer  on  the  east  side  of  said  creek  at  three  hickories,  then  north  400  poles 
with  Shelby's  line  to  a  mulberry,  then  east  256  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  400 
poles  to  a  red  oak.  west  256  poles  to  the  beginning.  Known  by  the  No.  265  grant 
to  Bushnell  &  Dobbins,  assignees  of  Jacob  Gwin. 

Philemon  Thomas  October  27.  1789  page  10 

Indenture  made  August  1.  1789.  For  the  sum  of  300  pounds.  Carolina  currency, 
Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins  have  sold  Philemon  Thomas  of  Woodford 
County.  Kentucky,  1622  acres.  Lying  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  the  northwest  comer  of  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  5000  acre  survey  (granted 
him  for  his  senices  as  commissioner  appointed  to  settle  the  claims  of  preemp- 
tion and  lay  off  the  boundary  of  lands  granted  officer  and  soldiers  of  the  Conti- 
nental Line)  on  a  red  oak  and  hickory  running  east  with  said  Shelby's  north 
boundary  line  648'/2  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's 
line,  then  north  400  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  648 !/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south 
400  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  the  beginning.  Which  land  Bushnell  and  Dob- 
bins obtained  by  patent  dated  September  15.  1787.  as  assignees  of  Capt.  Mather 
Wood.  Wit.  Robert  Weakley.  Griswald  Latimer,  and  Richard  Thomas 

Philemon  Thomas  October  27.  1789  page  10a 

Indenmre  made  August  1.  1879.  For  the  sum  of  300  pounds.  Virginia  money. 
Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William  Dobbins  have  sold  Philemon  Thomas  of  Woodford 
County.  Ky.,  1000  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac 
Shelby's  northwest  comer,  a  large  red  oak  and  hickory  running  south  320  poles 
to  a  walnut  in  Shelby's  line,  then  west  500  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  noles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  500  poles  to  the  beginning.  Bushnell  &  Dobbins  obtained  the 
land  by  patent  dated  September  15.  1787,  assignees  Henry  Cole,  a  drummer. 
Wit.  Robert  Weakley,  Griswold  Latimer,  and  Richard  Thomas. 

Charles  Longmier  Janury  18,  1790  page  32 

Indenture  made  November  23.  1789.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Robert  Weakley 

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has  sold  to  Charles  Longmier  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  sugar  tree  said  Longmier*  s  northwest  corner  of  a  640  acre  survey  War- 
rant No.  3397  on  Isadore  Skerretts'  line,  runs  north  106  chains,  70  links  to  an 
ash,  east  60  chains  to  a  black  walnut,  then  south  106  chains,  70  links  to  said 
Longmier  northeast  corner,  then  west  60  chains  with  his  line  to  the  beginning. 
Land  granted  said  Robert  Weakley  by  North  Carolina  by  virture  of  a  Military 
Warrant  No.  2252. 
Wit.  Valentine  Sevier,  Ezekiel  Smith,  Samuel  Weakley. 

Charles  Longmier  January  19,  1790  page  33 

Indenture  made  November  23, 1790.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Robert  Weakley 
has  sold  Charles  Longmier  of  Washington  County,  North  Carolina,  640  acres  on 
both  sides  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  on  the  south  side 
of  said  fork  20  chains  south  of  Isadore  Skerrett's  southeast  corner  of  a  640  acre 
survey,  nms  north  to  said  Skerrett's  corner  and  with  his  line  crossing  said  fork  in 
all  106  chains  and  seventy  links  to  a  sugartree,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then 
south  106  chains  &  70  links  crossing  said  fork  to  a  black  walnut,  then  west  60 
chains  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  said  Weakley  by  virture  of  a  Military 
Warrant  No.  3397. 
Wit.  Valentine  Sevier,  Ezekiel  Smith  and  Samuel  Weakley. 

Thomas  Williamson  January  19,  1790  page  33 

Indenture  made  November  16, 1789.  Weakley  for  the  sum  of  60  pounds  has  sold 
Thomas  Williamson  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Lying  on  both 
sides  of  the  east  fork  beginning  at  a  hackberry  on  the  north  side  of  the  river  on 
Griffith  Rutherford's  line  of  Ins  640  acre  survey  and  5  chains  south  of  his  north- 
east corner.  Runs  east  80  chains  to  a  black  oak  and  hackberry  on  the  east  side  of 
a  ridge,  then  south  80  chains  to  a  sugartree,  then  west  80  chains  to  a  stake,  then 
north  5  chains  to  said  Rutherford's  corner  and  with  his  line  in  all  80  chains  to  the 
beginning.  Land  granted  to  Robert  Weakley  by  virture  of  a  Military  Warrant  No. 
2487.  Wit.  Anthony  Crutcher  &  Thomas  Molloy. 

Robert  Weakley  February  3,  1790  page  39 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1015.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  Benejah  Yarkins,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  about  six  or  seven 
miles  above  the  first  line  mn  by  the  Commissioner's  in  the  year  1783.  Beginning 
at  an  ash  on  the  south  side  of  said  fork  20  chains  south  of  Isadore  Skerrett's 
southeast  corner  runs  north  to  Skerrett's  corner  with  his  line  in  all  106  &  70  links 
to  a  sugartree,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  106  chains  &  70  links  to 
a  black  walnut,  then  west  60  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  27,  1788,  in 
consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  3397,  located  March  22,  1788.  Grant 
dated  May  18,  1789. 

Robert  Weakley  February  3,  1790  page  39 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1010.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  Jacob  Deaderick,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  about  one  mile 
above  the  first  line  run  by  the  Commissioners  in  the  year  1783.  Beginning  at  an 
elm  at  the  south  side  of  said  fork  Martin  Armstrong's  southeast  comer  runs  east 

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106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  white  ash  in  a  dry  branch,  then  south  60  chains  to  a  red 
oak  on  the  north  side  of  said  fork  on  a  bluff  of  the  same,  then  west  106  chains  & 
70  links  to  a  stake,  then  north  60  chains  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  said 
Weakley  on  May  17.  1788.  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2264. 
located  March  22.  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Robert  Weakley  February  3.  1790  page  39 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1012.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  the  heirs  of  Abraham 
Green,  a  private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  a  hackberry  on  the  north  side  of  said  fork  on  Griffith  Rutherford's  line  of  a 
survey  of  640  acres.  5  chains  south  of  his  northeast  comer,  runs  east  80  chains  to 
a  black  oak  and  hackberry  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge,  then  south  80  chains  to  a 
sugartree.  then  west  80  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  5  chains  to  Rutherford's 
corner  and  with  his  line  in  all  80  chains.  Sun  eyed  May  17.  1788  by  said  Weakley 
in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2487,  located  March  22.  1788.  Grant 
dated  May  18.  1789. 

John  Bucchanan  April  30.  1790  page  52 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1020.  John  Bucchanan.  assignee  of  Henry  Richards* 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and  elm  on  the 
east  boundary  of  a  survey  of  John  Rice's,  then  south  390  to  a  black  oak  said 
Rices'  comer  then  east  26214  poles  to  a  sycamore  on  the  west  bank  opposite  to  a 
high  rocky  cliff,  then  north  390  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  said  Buccchanan  May  2.  1786.  in  consequence  of  a  Military  War- 
rant No.  1981.  located  December  31.  1785.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

Lardner  Clark  May  3.  1790  page  54 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  64.  Lardner  Clark,  assignee  of  Col.  Martin  Armstrong, 
is  granted  150  acres.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  on  the  bank  of  Stones  River,  being 
the  beginning  comer  of  Cornelius  Ruddle's  preemption,  then  west  with  Ruddles' 
line  134  poles  to  an  elm  and  white  oak.  then  south  70  poles  to  an  elm  on  said  line, 
then  west  124  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  120  poles  to  the  west  bank  of  the 
river,  then  up  said  river  with  its  meanders  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John 
Bucchanan,  D.S.,  on  May  2.  1786.  in  consequence  of  a  senice  right  of  said 
Annstrong.  No.  1595,  located  November  26.  1785.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

John  McCutchen  May  13.  1790  page  58 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  960.  John  McCutchen,  assignee  of  Edmorit  Haddock, 
a  private,  is  granted  228  acres  on  the  north  side  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River 
on  a  branch  of  the  same.  Beginning  at  a  hackberry  and  black  oak  Robert  Weakley's 
northeast  comer  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge,  nins  west  45  chains  &  60  links  with 
said  Weakley  "s  line  to  a  sugartree,  then  north  50  chains  to  a  hickory,  then  east  45 
chains  &  60  links  to  a  stake  on  Gen.  Matthew  Lock's  line,  then  south  with  his 
line  50  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley  on  June  13.  1788. 
in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1235.  located  March  22.  1788.  Grant 
dated  May  18,  1789. 


Stephen  Cantrill  May  14,  1790  page  61 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1020.  Stephen  Cantrill,  assignee  of  Moses 
Weaver,  a  private,  is  granted  274  acres  on  the  head  branches  of  the 
second  creek  above  Bradley's  Lick  on  the  east  branches  of  the  east  fork 
of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Stockley  Doneldson's  corner  a  buckeye 
and  ash,  then  east  148  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  296  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  148  poles  to  an  ash  and  hickory,  then  south  296  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  November  1,  1787,  by  John  Doneldson.  D.S.,  in 
consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1678,  located  September  21, 
1787.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

William  Bleakamore  May  19,  1790  page  73 

Indenture  made  April  15.  1790.  Thomas  Hickman  for  the  sum  of  100 
pounds  has  sold  William  Blackamore  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  that 
runs  into  the  east  side  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  the  mouth 
of  Bradley's  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  and  ash  norhwest  comer  to 
Joseph  Hendrick,  south  with  his  line  across  the  creek  at  30  poles,  a  branch 
at  180  poles  in  all,  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  ash,  then  west  320  poles  to 
white  oak  and  ash.  then  north  crossing  said  creek  at  88  poles  in  all  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  said  Hickman 
on  July  11,  1788.  Wit.  Ed  Hickman  and  Robert  Weakley. 

Ebenzer  Brooks  May  20.  1790  page  75 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  216.  For  the  sum  of  10  pounds  for  every  100 
acres  Ebenezer  Brooks  is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek,  a  branch 
of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  and  mulberry  on  the  north 
side  of  said  creek  below  an  old  Buffalo  Road  then  south  226  poles  to 
two  hickories,  then  west  452  poles  to  a  cedar,  then  north  226  poles  to  an 
ironwood,  then  east  452  poles.  Surveyed  by  John  Bucchanan,  D.S.,  on 
August  17.  1785.  in  consequence  of  a  Warrant  No.  435,  located  May 
12,  1784.  Grant  dated  July  13,  1788. 

Wra.  Terrell  May  20,  1790  page  77 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  190.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100 
acres  Wm.  Terrell  is  granted  640  acres  on  Overall  Creek,  a  branch  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  and  elm  on  the  east  boundary  of 
Col.  James  Armstrong's  7200  acre  survey,  then  south  along  his  line  260 
poles  to  an  elm.  mulberry  and  walnut,  then  east  394  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  260  to  a  stake,  then  west  394  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed by  B.  Wm.  Pollock,  D.S..  on  March  9,  1785,  in  consequence  of  a 
Warrant  No.  199,  located  Janury  28,  1784.  Grant  dated  July  13,  1788. 

Thomas  Kennedy  May  21,  1790  page  78 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  23 1.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100 
acres  Thomas  Kennedy  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  post  oak  and  dogwood  running  then  north  304 
poles  to  a  post  oak,  then  east  182  poles  to  the  junction  of  Overall  Creek 
with  Stones  River,  then  up  the  river  with  the  meanders  490  poles  to  a 

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honey  locust  and  a  white  oak,  south  102  poles  to  two  hickories,  west  417  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  James  Mulherin.  D.S.,  on  January  15,  1784,  in  con- 
sequence of  a  Warrant  No.  363,  located  March  18.  1784.  Grant  dated  July  13, 
1788. 

Thomas  Gillispie  June  4.  1790  page  82 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  241.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Thomas  Gillispie  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  on 
Samuel  McMurry's  east  boundary,  being  Win.  Moore*s  southwest  corner,  then 
south  226  poles  to  a  persimmon,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north 
226  poles  a  red  oak  being  said  Moore's  southeast  comer,  then  west  with  his  line 
to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  April  11,  1785.  by  John  Bucchanan  agreeable  to  a 
Warrant  No.  628.  Entered  November  20.  1784.  Grant  dated  July  10,  1788. 

Col.  Joseph  Martin  June  4,  1790  page  83 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  261.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Joseph  Martin  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak, 
hickory,  and  dogwood  about  100  yards  from  Overall  Creek  on  Col.  Armstrong's 
east  boundary,  then  along  his  line  226  poles  to  three  cherry  trees  and  an  elm.  then 
east  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  stake.  Then  west  452  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  B.  Wm.  Pollock  on  March  10.  1785.  agreeable  to  a 
Warrant  No.  600.  Entered  October  9,  1784.  Grant  dated  July  10.  1788. 

James  Todd  June  5,  1790  page  84 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  249.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
James  Todd  is  granted  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  and  white  oak  run- 
ning then  north  120  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  elm  on  the  bank  of  Stones  River 
then  down  said  river  with  its  meanders  490  poles  to  a  hornbeam,  then  west  212 
poles  to  a  red  oak  and  walnut,  south  432  poles  to  a  hickory  east  360  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Sun  eyed  July  10,  1784,  by  James  Mulherin.  D.S..  agreeable  to  a 
Warrant  No.  72.  Entered  January  10.  1784.  Grant  dated  July  10,  1788. 

Cornelius  Ruddell  June  7,  1790  page  87 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  228.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Cornelius  Ruddell  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white 
oak  on  the  east  bank  of  said  river  about  1/2  mile  above  the  mouth  of  Searcy's 
Creek,  then  east  192  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  452  poles  to  a  white  oak.  Then 
west  226  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  then  north  452  poles  to  an  elm  and 
white  oak,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  30,  1785,  by  John 
Bucchanan.  D.S..  agreeable  to  a  Warrant  No.  738.  Entered  May  30.  1785.  Grant 
dated  July  10,  1788. 

Lewis  Robbards  June  8.  1790  page  88 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  206.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Lewis  Robbards  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  south  side  of  the  Cumberland  River. 
Beginning  at  an  ash.  then  south  234  poles  to  an  elm  in  Hay's  line,  then  along  his 
line  west  443  poles  passing  his  corner  160  poles  to  an  elm.  Then  north  234  poles 
to  a  sugartree  and  red  oak  on  the  river,  then  do  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  an  ash 

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at  the  mouth  of  the  spring  branch  and  then  east  200  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed March  13,  1786  by  John  Donelson,  D.S.,  agreeable  to  a  Warrant  No.  399. 
Entered  April  6,  1784.  Grant  dated  July  10,  1788. 

William  Moore  June  8,  1790  page  89 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  200.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Wm.  Moore  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  on 
Samuel  McMurray's  east  boundary  line,  being  Thomas  Gillespie's  north  west 
corner,  then  east  with  Gillispie's  line  452  poles  to  a  red  oak,  then  north  226  poles 
to  a  white  oak,  then  west  452  to  a  hackberry.  being  said  McMurry's  northeast 
corner,  then  south  with  said  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  December  6,  1784, 
by  John  Bucchanan,  D.S.,  agreeable  to  a  Warrant  No.  45.  Entered  January  1, 
1784.  Grant  dated  July  10,  1788. 

James  Montflorence  June  30,  1790  page  91 

Indenture  made  June  16, 1790.  William  Nash  has  sold  for  the  sum  of  2000  poimds 
three  military  tracts  of  land  to  James  Montflorence. 

(1)  640  acres  on  the  north  side  of  the  Cumberland  River. 

(2)  on  the  waters  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  and  on  the  east  side 
of  the  river.  Beginning  on  the  east  side  of  the  creek  at  a  mulberry  George  Suggs* 
southeast  corner  No.  2236,  and  running  then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Contains  640  acres. 

(3)  On  the  water  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoner  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  north  west  cornier  of  Aquilla  Suggs"s  and  on  the 
west  boundary  of  said  Suggs  Warrant  No.  1503  at  a  dogwood,  then  running  west 
320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  poplar,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Contains  640  acres. 
Wit.  B.  Searcy,  A.  Foster,  and  Wm.  Cmtcher. 

William  Nash  July  1,  1790  page  94 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  938.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  Isaack  Simmons,  is 
granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  northwest  corner  of  Aquilla  Suggs  and  on  the 
west  boundary  of  said  Suggs" s  Warrant  No.  1503  on  a  dogwood,  then  running 
west  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  poplar,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then 
east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said 

Nash  on  Nov. ,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2235,  located 

October  18,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

William  Nash  July  1.  1790  page  94 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  936.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  Richard  Cobart,  is 
granted  640  acres  of  land  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner' s  Lick  Creek  on  the  east 
side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  east  side  of  the  creek  on  a  mulberry  George 
Suggs' s  southeast  corner  No.  2236,  running  then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood, 
then  south  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Nash  on  May  19,  1788,  in  conse- 


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quence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1499,  located  November  12,  1788.  Grant  dated 
May  18.  1789. 

Wm.  Overall  &  Martin  King  July  2,  1790  page  100 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  212.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Wm.  Overall  &  Martin  King  are  granted  640  acres  on  Overall's  lower  creek  near 
the  mouth.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust  tree,  miming  thence  south  452  poles  to 
an  elm  and  black  oak.  west  226  poles  to  a  buckeye  and  two  ash  trees,  north  452 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  on  January  1, 
1784.  by  James  Mulherin.  D.  S..  in  consequence  of  a  Warrant  No.  301.  Entered 
February  16.  1784.  Grant  dated  July  10.  1788. 

John  Blackamore  August  3.  1790  page  114 

Indenture  made  May  8,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  126  pounds  Thomas  Hickman  has 
sold  John  Blackamore  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  the  first  creek  that  empties 
into  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  the  mouth  of  Bradley's  Lick  Creek  on 
the  east  side.  Beginning  at  a  buckeye  and  ash  southeast  comer  of  Joseph  Hendricks, 
then  crossing  a  large  branch  at  18  poles  in  all  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  Joseph  Hendrick's  Line,  then  south  cross 
the  creek  with  said  line  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Thomas  Johnston.  William  Cnitcher. 

William  Blackamore  August  6,  1790  page  120 

Indenture  made  April  15.  1790.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Moses  Shelby  of 
Tennessee  county,  has  sold  William  Blackamore  600  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek  on 
Stones  River  being  a  part  of  a  tract  of  1200  acres  granted  the  said  Shelby.  Begin- 
ning at  a  hickory  and  sugartree.  run  then  east  400  poles  to  a  red  oak  and  walnut, 
the  northeast  comer  of  said  survey,  then  south  350  poles  to  a  stake  Edwin 
Hickman's  northeast  corner  then  with  Hickman  north  boundary  line  290  poles  to 
Stuart's  Creek  then  down  the  creek  with  its  meanders  to  John  Tucker's  northeast 
corner  on  said  creek,  then  west  with  Tucker's  north  boundary  218  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  north  190  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Edwin  Hickman  &  Matthew  Talbot. 

William  Nash  August  10.  1790  page  129 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  937.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  Daniel  Elmore's  heirs, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek 
on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  cherry  tree  and  dogwood  John 
Logue's  corner,  southwest  comer  of  a  survey  of  1000  acres,  then  east  with  Logue's 
line  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  mulberry 
and  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  north  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Nash  May  12.  1788.  in  consequence  of  a  Military 
Warrant  No.  1512,  located  April  3,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 


William  Nash  August  10.  1790  page  129 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  939.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  Foster  Reaves,  a  pri- 
vate, is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  the  first  Creek  above  Stoner's  Lick 

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Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  poplar  marked 
as  a  comer  tree,  running  north  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  hickory,  then  west 
320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Nash  May  14.  1788,  in  consequence  of  Warrant 
No.  2762,  located  April  _,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

William  Nash  August  10,  1790  page  129 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  732. William  Nash,  assignee  of  Ezekiel  Rigley,  a  pri- 
vate, is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  20  poles 
above  the  mouth  of  the  second  creek  above  Stuart's  Creek  at  a  white  oak  and 
black  oak  on  the  east  side  of  the  river,  running  down  with  its  meanders  to  a  cedar 
bluff,  then  miming  north,  comer  on  a  elm.  hickory  and  ash,  then  east  464  poles  to 
a  hickory  then  south  240  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  374  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  said  Nash  February  10,  1787,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant 
No.  2577.  located  January  1,  1787.  Grant  dated  July  11,  1788. 

John  Logue  August  11,  1790  page  130 

North  Carolina  Grant  No .  John  Logue.  assignee  of  James  Gurley,  Corpo- 
ral, is  granted  1000  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek  on  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  cherry  tree  and  dogwood,  then  east  400  poles  to  a  cedar 
and  dogwood,  then  east  400  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  west  400  poles  to  two 
dogwoods,  then  south  400  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Nash,  D.S., 
in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1737.  located  January  28,  1786.  Grant 
dated  May  18,  1789. 

Joseph  Mitchel  November  9,  1790  page  137 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  197.  Joseph  Mitchel,  a  private,  is  granted  274  acres  on 
Stones  River  joining  Henry  Winburn's  (5)89  acre  survey.  Beginning  at  a  sy- 
camore tree  80  poles  below  the  head  of  a  large  spring,  then  east  with  the  north 
boundary  of  Winburn's  survey  240  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  174V£  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  240  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  174V4  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  Barclay  William  Pollock  on  March  13,  1785,  in  consequence  of  a 
Military  Warrant  No.  146,  located  February  7,  1784.  Grant  dated  March  7,  1786. 

Thomas  Hardiman  November  10.  1790  page  139 

Indenture  made  October  11,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  1000  pounds  William 
Blackamore  has  sold  Thomas  Hardiman  600  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek  &  Stones 
River,  being  a  part  of  a  tract  of  1200  acres.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  sugartree, 
mns  east  400  poles  to  red  oak  and  walnut  the  northeast  comer  of  said  survey, 
then  south  350  poles  to  a  stake,  Edwin  Hickman's  northeast  corner,  then  west 
with  Hickman's  north  boundary  290  poles  to  Smart's  Creek,  then  down  the  creek 
with  its  meanders  to  John  Tucker's  northeast  comer  on  said  creek,  then  west  218 
poles  with  John  Tucker's  north  boundary  to  a  stake,  then  north  190  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Land  a  part  of  Moses  Shelby's  grant. 

Thomas  Hardiman  November  10,  1790  page  139 

Indenture  made  October  1 1,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  1000  poimds  Edwin  Hickman 
has  sold  Thomas  Hardiman  300  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek.  Beginning  at  three  mul- 

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berries  running  east  400  poles  crossing  Stuart's  Creek  to  two  hickories,  then 
north  130  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  276  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  banks  of  Stuart's 
Creek,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the  creek  to  a  stake,  then  66  poles  to  a  mul- 
berry, dogwood  and  elm,  then  south  100  poles  to  the  beginning. 

George  Ridley  November  15.  1790  page  145 

Indenture  made  October  11,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  300  pounds  John  Caffrey  has 
sold  George  Ridley  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stoner's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones 
River,  and  about  three  miles  above  Stoners  Lick.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree.  white 
oak  and  ash  on  the  north  side  of  said  creek,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  white  oak, 
then  east  542  poles  crossing  two  branches  to  a  white  oak,  black  walnut  and  ce- 
dar, then  south  226  to  a  white  oak,  ash,  and  dogwood,  crossing  said  creek,  then 
west  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Caffrey  by  patent  dated  April 

17,  1786,  and  No.  142. 

George  Augustus  Sugg  November  23,  1790  page  149 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  902.  George  Augustus  Sugg,  assignee  of  Henry 
Humpries.  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  a  large  poplar,  Reed's  corner  and  running  south  with  Read's  line  320  poles  to 
a  white  oak  and  ironwood  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the 
river  about  west  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Win.  Nash  on  March  21,  1788.  in  con- 
sequence of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2457,  located  March  1.  1786.  Grant  dated 
January  17,  1789. 

George  Augustus  Sugg  November  23,  1790  page  149 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  921.  George  Augustus  Sugg,  assignee  of  John  Peters, 
a  private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  a  poplar  John  Read's  northwest  comer,  then  north  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then 
east  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  11,  1788.  by  Win.  Nash  in  conse- 
quence of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2213.  located  April  5.  1788.  Grant  dated  May 

18,  1789. 

Samuel  Wilson  January  21,  1791  page  150 

Indenture  made  October  1 3.  1789.  For  the  sum  of  160  pounds  John  Rice  &  Elisha 
Rice  have  sold  640  acres  to  Samuel  Wilson  of  Hartford  County,  Maryland.  The 
land  lying  on  both  sides  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  west  bank  of  said 
river  at  a  sycamore  at  Major  John  Bucchanan's  southeast  comer,  then  west  with 
his  line  262 14  poles  to  a  black  oak  being  said  Bucchanan*s  southwest  corner, 
then  south  390  poles,  then  east  262'/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  to  the  begin- 
ning. The  land  obtained  by  patent  dated  June  13.  1787.  No.  306. 
Wit.  Edward  Peatt     P.  H.  Lee 

John  Williams  January  21,  1791  page  151 

North  Carolina  Pitt  County.  For  the  sum  of  200  pounds.  North  Carolina  money, 
J.  Ambrose  Jones  of  Pitt  Co..  N.C.,  has  sold  to  John  Williams  of  Pitt  Co.  N.C., 


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640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  The  land  was  taken  up  by  said  Jones 
as  assignee  of  Daniel  Ray  by  a  Warrant  No.  2741  and  grant  dated  July  10,  1788. 
Beginning  20  poles  above  the  second  creek  above  the  mouth  of  Stuart's  Creek 
that  fall  into  said  river  on  the  east  side  at  a  white  oak  and  black  oak  on  the  bank 
of  Stones  River  and  running  up  with  the  meanders  of  the  river  to  the  lower  end  of 
a  large  island  to  two  white  ash  trees,  then  east  352  poles  to  a  cedar,  then  north 
3 15  poles  to  a  stake  then  west  206  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  William  Corbitt,  Roderick  Williams  &  Robert  Williams. 

John  Thompson  January  21,  1791  page  151 

Indenture  made  October  21,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  50  pounds  William  Nash  has 
sold  John  Thompson  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoners 
Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  a  cherry  tree  and 
dogwood  John  Logue's  southwest  corner  of  a  1000  acre  survey,  running  then 
east  with  Logue's  line  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  mulberry  and  dogwood,  west  320  poles  to  a  mulberry  and  dogwood, 
north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Signed  Paty  Nash,  Wm.  Nash 

Wit.  David  Hay,  Andrew  Ewing,  Andrew  Casselman. 

John  Thompson  January  21,  1791  page  152 

Indenture  made  October  21,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  50  pounds  William  Nash  has 
sold  John  Thompson  640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoners 
Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  poplar 
marked  AV  corner  trees,  running  north  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  hickory, 
then  west  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Signed  Wm.  Nash  &  Paty  Nash 

Wit.  David  Hay,  Andrew  Ewing  and  Andrew  Casselman. 

Reading  Blount  February  7,  1791  page  170 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  916.  Reading  Blount,  assignee  of  Abraham  Wolf,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  head  branches  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  two  lynns  Major  Reading  Blount's  southwest  corner  of  a 
tract  No.  2534,  runs  with  his  line  east  60  chains  to  a  sugartree  said  Blount's 
corner,  then  south  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  stake,  west  60  chains  to  a  sugartree 
Elijah  Robertson's  comer  then  with  his  line  north  106  chains  &  70  links  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley  on  May  26,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a 
Military  Warrant  No.  2041,  located  March  22,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Reading  Blount  February  7.  1791  page  170 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  953.  Reading  Blount,  assignee  of  Jessee  Bagworth,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  the  first  line  nm  by  the  Commis- 
sioners in  1783  crosses  running  west  from  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  two  white  oaks  about  20  poles  east  of  the  head  of  a  large  spring  and  about 
3/4  of  a  mile  south  of  said  line,  runs  west  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  hickory,  then 
north  60  chains  to  an  ash,  then  east  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  cedar  then  south  60 
chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  26,  1788,  by  Robert  Weakley  in  conse- 
quence of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2559,  located  March  22,  1788.  Grant  dated 
May  18,  1789. 

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Reading  Blount  February  7.  1791  page  170 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  956.  Reading  Blount,  assignee  of  private  Edward  Thust. 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  near  the  head  branches  of 
the  said  river.  Beginning  at  a  wash.  Elijah  Robertson's  northwest  comer  of  a 
tract  No.  3202.  runs  north  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  stake,  then  east  60  chains  to 
a  sugartree.  Reading  Blount's  comer,  then  with  his  line  south  106  chains  &  70 
links  to  two  lynns  said  Blount  and  Robertson,  then  with  Robertson's  line  east  60 
chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley  D.S.  on  May  26.  1788.  in 
consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2552,  located  March  22.  1788.  Grant 
dated  May  18,  1789. 

Reading  Blount  February  10.  1791  page  175 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  914.  Reading  Blount,  assignee  of  Nathan  Murdock.  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  north  branches  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  two  lynns  Elijah  Robertson's  northeast  comer  of  a  tract  No. 
3462,  nui  north  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  sugartree,  then  east  60  chains  to  a 
stake,  then  south  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  sugartree.  then  west  60  chains  to  the 
beginning.  Sun  eyed  May  16,  1788.  by  Robert  Weakley,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of 
a  Military  Warrant  No.  2534,  located  March  22,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18, 
1789. 

For  having  located  a  parcel  of  land  Reading  Blount  signs  over  to  Elijah 
Robinson  the  title  to  this  tract.  September  25,  1791. 
Wit.  Cox  Coartland.  John  Grey  Blount. 

Robert  Thompson  February  14,  1791  page  179 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1088.  Robert  Thompson,  assignee  of  Stephen  Joiners, 
a  private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  two  ash  sap- 
lings being  Minos  Camion's  northeast  comer,  then  east  272  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  south  376  poles  to  an  elm.  then  west  272  poles  to  said  Minos  Camion's 
southeast  corner,  then  north  with  Ins  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John 
Bucchanan,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  1917.  located  De- 
cember 27.  1788.  Grant  dated  Nov.  14.  1789. 

Archibald  Marlin  February  16.  1791  page  181 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  462.  Archibald  Marlin.  a  private,  is  granted  297  acres 
on  both  sides  of  Stoner  Creek  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  John 
Caffrey's  comer,  white  oak.  ash.  and  sugartree.  then  west  297  poles  to  an  ash. 
then  north  160  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  a  cedar  tree,  then  east  297  poles  to  a 
red  oak  in  said  Caffrey's  line,  then  along  his  line  south  160  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Surveyed  by  John  Donoldson.  D.S..  by  virtue  of  a  Military  Warrant  No. 
848.  located  April  18.  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15.  1787. 

Isaac  Right  May  24.  1791  page  194 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1009.  Isaac  Right,  assignee  of  David  Passnore.  a  pri- 
vate, is  granted  365  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  cedar  and  black  walnut 
Benjamin  Flood's  beginning  comer,  then  south  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  red 
oak.  then  east  1821/2  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  320  poles  to  a  dogwood  then 
west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  March  2.  1786,  by  John  Bucchanan.  D.S..  in 

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consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  417,  located  January  18,  1786.  Grant 
dated  May  18,  1789. 

Robert  Weakley  May  24,  1791  page  194 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1 1 82.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  Thomas  Winstill,  a 
private,  by  his  heirs,  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  adjoining  a  sur- 
vey of  said  Weakley  on  the  north  side,  warrant  of  which  is  No.  3397.  Beginning 
at  a  sugartree  said  Weakley's  northwest  corner  on  Isadore  Skerrett's  line,  runs 
north  with  his  line  106  chains  &  70  links  to  an  ash,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  black 
walnut,  then  south  106  chains  &  70  links  to  said  Weakley's  northeast  corner, 
then  with  his  line  60  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Weakley  on  July 
28,  1790,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2252,  located  October  1, 
1789.  Grant  dated  November  30,  1790. 

Jason  Thompson  May  24,  1791  page  195 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1201.  Jason  Thompson,  assignee  of  Isaac  Brown,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash 
being  Minos  Cannon's,  Robert  Thompson's  and  Jason  Thompson's  corner,  then 
east  with  Robert  Thompson's  line  272  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  376'/2  poles 
to  a  dogwood,  then  west  272  poles  to  an  elm  being  the  northeast  corner  of  said 
Jason  Thompson's  survey,  then  south  with  said  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
by  John  Bucchanan  on  January  28,  1791,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant 
No.  3678,  located  January  11,  1791.  Grant  dated  March  15,  1791 

Jason  Thompson  May  24,  1791  page  196 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1097.  Jason  Thompson,  assignee  of  Peter  Cotench,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  of  Mill  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak 
being  Minos  Cannon's  northwest  corner,  then  east  with  said  line  272  poles  to 
two  ash  sapling,  then  north  376  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  272  poles  to  a  dog- 
wood, then  south  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Bucchanan  on  January  20, 
1789.  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  3454,  located  January  8,  1789. 
Grant  dated  November  14,  1789. 

Minos  Cannon  May  25,  1791  page  196 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1087.  Minos  Cannon,  assignee  of  Vinson  Allhead,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Mill  Creek  near  the  ridge  between  said  creek  and 
Stones  River  waters  at  the  north  edge  of  Big  Hurricane.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak 
being  Jason  Thompson's  comer,  then  east  272  poles  to  two  ash  saplings,  then 
south  376  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  272  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  to  the  begin- 
ning. Suveryed  December  4,  1788,  by  John  Bucchanan  in  consequence  of  a  Mili- 
tary Warrant  No.  2105,  located  January  2, 1787.  Grant  dated  November  14, 1789. 

*  John  Bucchanan  May  16,  1971  page  198 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1199.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  Aron  Garner,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  and  ash 
being  John  Forman's  and  John  Ford's  corner,  then  south  with  Ford's  line  226 
poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  east  452  to  an  ash,  then  north  226  poles  to  an  elm  on 
Thomas  Cotton's  south  boundary,  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  Decem- 

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ber  4.  1788,  by  said  Bucchanan  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  2722, 
located  December  3,  1787.  Grant  dated  November  30.  1790. 

John  Bucchanan  May  26.  1791  page  199 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1 183.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  private  John  Har- 
ris, is  granted  640  acres  on  Mill  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  Jolm  Ford's  and 
John  Bucchanan "s  corner,  then  west  452  with  Forde's  line  to  an  elm.  then  south 
226  poles  to  a  sugartree.  then  east  452  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  to  the  begin- 
ning. Surveyed  by  said  Bucchanan  on  December  4,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a 
Military  Warrant  No.  2730,  located  December  3.  1787.  Grant  dated  November 
30.  1790. 

Stephen  Brooks  June  25,  1791  page  202 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  905.  Stephen  Brooks,  assignee  of  private  John  Mosland. 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stuart's  Creek  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  white  oak  running  north  227  poles  to 
a  hickory  and  post  oak.  then  east  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  227  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Win.  Nash  on  October 
10,  1786,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  3515,  located  October  10, 
1786.  Grant  dated  January  17.  1789. 

Stephen  Brooks  June  25.  1791  page  202 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  910.  Stephen  Brooks,  assignee  of  William  Glaughn.  is 
granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner 
Lick  Creek.  Beginning  about  a  mile  above  the  fork  of  said  creek  on  the  main  fork 
of  said  creek  on  a  hickory  and  ash.  running  north  320  poles  to  an  elm  and  mul- 
berry, then  east  320  poles  to  a  white  ash  tree.  Thomas  Thompson's  corner,  then 
south  along  Thompson's  line  320  poles  to  a  stake  then  west  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Nash.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant 
No.  2917,  located  October  10.  1786.  Grant  dated  January  17,  1789. 

Stephen  Brooks  June  25,  1791  page  202 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  911,  Stephen  Brooks,  assignee  of  Private  William 
Goodman,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner' s  Lick  Creek  on 
the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  about  1  lA  mile  above  the  mouth  of  said 
creek  on  an  ash  and  hickory  running  north  227  poles  to  a  cedar,  then  east  452 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  227  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  452  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Nash,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  2920.  Located  October  10.  1786.  Grant  dated  June  17,  1789. 

James  Thompson  August  2.  1791  page  220 

Indenture  made  July  4.  1781.  For  the  sum  of  200  pounds  Robert  Thompson  has 
sold  to  James  Thompson  640  acres  of  land  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  two 
ash  saplings  being  Minos  Cannon's  northeast  comer,  then  east  272  poles  to  a 
hickory,  then  south  376  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  272  poles  to  said  Cannon's 
southeast  comer,  then  north  with  said  line  to  the  beginning.  The  land  was  granted 
to  Robert  Thompson  by  patent  No.  1088  dated  November  14,  1789. 
Wit.  Andrew  Ewing. 

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Aquilla  Sugg  November  5,  1791  page  233 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  926.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Meradeth  Berk's 
heirs,  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek. 
Beginning  at  the  southeast  corner  of  Thomas  Thompson's  survey  on  an  ash  and 
dogwood,  running  then  south  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  a 
hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Land  surveryed  May  11,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  No.  1514,  located 
April  13,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789.  Surveyed  by  William  Nash,  D.S. 

Joseph  Ross  November  5,  1791  page  234 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1067.  Joseph  Ross,  assignee  of  private  James  Zailett, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  the  first  line  run  by 
the  Commissioners  in  1783.  Beginning  at  a  beech  marked  RN  Isadore  Skerrett's 
northeast  corner  of  a  Warrant  No.  3398,  run  west  70  chains  with  his  line  to  a 
hackberry  and  elm  Matthew  Lock's  comer  in  John  Welch's  line,  then  with  Lock's 
line  north  91  chains  &  50  links  to  a  sugartree,  then  east  70  chains  to  a  stake,  then 
south  9 1  chains  &  50  links  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley  Octo- 
ber 15,  1789,  in  consequence  of  a  Military  Warrant  No.  3400,  located  June  4, 
1789.  Grant  dated  November  14,  1789. 

John  Fowler  November  7,  1791  page  237 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  281.  John  Fowler,  heir  of  James  Fowler,  deceased,  for 
the  sum  often  pounds  for  each  100  acres  is  granted  640  acres  on  Second  Creek, 
an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash,  southwest  corner  of  the 
heirs  of  Elijah  Oliver's  land,  running  then  south  320  poles  to  a  black  walnut,  east 
320  poles  to  an  ash  and  elm  on  an  east  hillside  by  a  creek,  north  320  poles  to  a 
small  buckeye  and  gum  by  a  branch  corner  to  Oliver's  land,  then  with  his  line 
west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Daniel  Smith  on  September  1, 
1786,  by  virtue  of  a  Warrant  No.  786,  located  May  1, 1786.  Grant  dated  Novem- 
ber 26,  1789. 

James  Stuart  November  8,  1791  page  240 

Indenture  made  November  7, 1791 .  For  the  sum  of  150  pounds,  Virginia  money, 
Charles  Longmier  has  sold  to  James  Stuart  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  east 
fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  on  the  south  side  of  said  fork  20  chains 
south  of  Isadore  Skerrett's  southwest  corner  of  a  survey  of  640  acres,  nms  north 
to  Skerrett's  corner  with  his  line  crossing  said  fork  in  all  106  chains  &  70  links  to 
a  sugartree,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  106  chains  &  70  links 
crossing  said  fork  to  a  black  walnut,  then  west  60  chains  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Daniel  James  &  Wm.  MLin. 

James  Stuart  November  8,  1791  page  240 

Indenture  made  November  7,  1791.  For  the  sum  of  150  pounds,  Virginia  cur- 
rency, Charles  Longmier  of  Washington  County  has  sold  James  Smart  640  acres 
on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  said  Smart's  northwest 
corner  of  a  640  acre  survey  Warrant  No.  3397  on  Isadore  Skerrett's  line.  Runs 
north  106  chains  &  70  links  to  an  ash,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  black  walnut,  then 

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south  106  chains  &  70  links  to  said  James  Stuart's  northeast  comer,  then  west  60 
chains  with  his  line  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Robert  Weakley  by  War- 
rant No.  2252  and  sold  by  Weakley  to  Longmier  by  deed  on  Novennber  23, 
1789. 

John  McNairy,  Esq.  November  9.  1791  page  241 

Indenture  made  August  19.  1791.  For  the  simi  of  500  poimds  Lardner  Clark, 
Esq.  has  sold  the  Honorable  John  McNairy  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek,  a 
branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust  and  elm  on  Capt.  James 
Bradley's  north  boundary,  then  east  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  poplar  being 
said  Bradly's  corner,  then  north  320  poles  to  Henry  Harrow's  south  boundary, 
then  west  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  stake,  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Bennett  Searcy. 


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Deeds  on  Stones  River  from 
Davidson  County  Deeds  Vol.  C 

William  Nash  January  __,  1792  page  4 

Indenture  made  June  29,  1791.  For  the  sum  of  2000  pounds  James  Colo. 
Montflorence  has  sold  Wm.  Nash  the  following  tract  of  land: 

1  -  640  acres  on  the  north  side  of  the  Cumberland. 

2  -  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  and  on  the 

east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  east  side  of  the  creek  at  a  mul- 
berry George  Sugg's  southeast  corner  No.  2236,  and  running  then  east  320 
poles  to  a  dogwood  then  south  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320 
poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

3  -  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoner  Lick  Creek  on  the 

east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  northwest  corner  of  Aquila 
Sugg  and  on  the  east  boundary  of  said  Suggs  warrant  No.  1503  at  a  dog- 
wood then  running  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  poplar,  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to 
the  beginning.  These  three  tracts  are  the  same  sold  to  James  C.  Montflorence 
in  June,  1790. 
Wit.  Bennett  Searcy,  William  Cnitcher. 

Samuel  Weakley  February  7,  1792  page  7 

Indenture  made  October  7.  1792.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Wm.  Cathey  of 
Rowan  Co.,  N.C..  has  sold  Samuel  Weakley  213  acres  on  the  north  branches  of 
the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  ash  on  the  side  of  a  bluff  of 
said  fork  Richard  Cathey  "s  northwest  comer  and  nins  with  his  line  west  60  chains 
to  a  small  dogwood  his  corner  on  the  north  side  of  said  fork  then  north  35  chains 
&  50  links  to  a  stake,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  35  chains  &  50 
links  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  Wm.  Cathey  by  a  military  warrant  granted 
under  the  heirs  of  Wm.  Garrett,  deceased,  for  640  acres. 

John  Bucchanan  February  9,  1792  page  12 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  377.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  private  Joshua  Lewis, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  on  the  west  bank  of 
said  river  on  Cornelius  Ruddle's  east  boundary  line  then  south  452  poles  passing 
the  bent  of  the  river  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  226  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to 
an  elm.  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  to  the  beginning.  Grant 
dated  September  15,  1787. 

Thomas  McRorey  February  18,  1792  page  17 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  735.  Thomas  McRorey,  assignee  of  private  Abraham 
Ready's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  an  elm  at  the  mouth  of  the  first  creek  above  the  old  station,  then  west  40  poles 
to  a  white  oak,  then  south  joining  Wm.  More's  northeast  corner  at  74  poles  con- 
tinues to  a  dogwood  at  440  poles  on  Thomas  Gillispie's  east  boundary  line,  then 
320  poles  to  a  walnut  on  the  banks  of  Stones  River,  then  down  said  river  with  its 
meanders  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  April  1,  1786.  Grant  dated  July  10, 
1788. 

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Thomas  Cotton  February  18.  1792  page  18 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  246.  Thomas  Cotton,  assignee  of  private  James  Smith 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and  elm  being  north 
east  corner  of  a  survey  in  the  said  Thomas  Cotton's  name,  then  east  crossing  a 
branch  of  Stones  River  cornered  at  a  white  oak  at  320  poles  then  south  320  poles 
to  a  state,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  corner  of  his  other  survey,  then  north  with 
said  line  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  April  22.  1785,  by  John  Bucchanan  D.S.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  723.  Located  August  5.  1784.  Grant  dated 
March  7.  1786. 

Thomas  Williamson  April  4.  1792  page  19 

Contract  dated  April  3.  1792.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars  Benjamin  Jostling  has 
sold  Thomas  Williamson  640  acres  on  Stones  River  and  located  on  the  east  fork 
of  Stones  River.  Beginning  320  poles  north  of  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  northwest 
comer  miming  north  and  west  for  quantity,  located  November  11,  1789.  and 
held  by  a  military  warrant  No.  2324..  the  land  to  be  first  and  second  rate  land.  If 
the  land  is  found  by  Thomas  Williamson  not  to  be  the  quality  it  ought  to  be.  then 
Benjamin  Jostling  is  to  leave  the  estimation  of  the  land  to  three  men  mutally 
chosen  and  if  they  find  the  land  short  in  value  then  he  will  pay  to  Williamson 
their  judgment.  Wit.  Lardner  Clark.  Betsey  Clarke.  Andrew  Ewing. 

Thomas  Williamson  April  4.  1792  page  20 

Bond  made  by  Benjamin  Josling  for  4000  silver  dollars  to  Thomas  Williamson 
to  defend  any  claim  against  the  preceding  tract  of  land  named  in  the  contract. 

Sterling  Clack  Robertson  April  28.  1792  page  26 

Indenture  made  March  16,  1792.  For  the  sum  of  1000  pounds  George  Augustus 
Sugg  has  sold  Sterling  Clack  Robertson  640  acres  on  the  head  waters  of  the  first 
creek  above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
the  north  comer  of  Aquila  Sugg's  survey  warrant  No.  1510  at  a  Spanish  and 
white  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  cedar,  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
hickory,  ash  and  hackberry,  then  north  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  west  320  poles 
to  the  beginning.  The  land  granted  to  said  Sugg  by  a  grant  and  by  a  warrant  No. 
2766.  Wit.  Bennett  Searcy,  Seth  Lewis.  George  Selden. 

George  A.  Sugg  June  4.  1792  page  43 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  987.  George  Augustus  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Isaac 
Benford  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  headwaters  of  the  west  fork  of  the  first 
creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
white  oak  and  poplar  corner  trees,  then  east  320  poles  to  two  dogwoods,  then 
north  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  dogwood  one  of  Sugg's 
corner  of  another  tract,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  May  14. 
1788.  by  Wm.  Nash.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2703.  Lo- 
cated April  2,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

George  A.  Sugg  June  4,  1792  page  44 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  989.  George  Augustus  Sugg,  assignee  of  Private 
Applewhite  Sander's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  headwaters  of  the  first 

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creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
the  northeast  corner  of  Aqnila  Sugg's  survey  warrant  No.  1510,  a  Spanish  and 
white  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  cedar,  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
hickory,  ash  and  hackberry.  Then  north  320  poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  320  poles 
to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  11,  1788,  by  Win.  Nash,  D.S.,  in  consequence 
of  a  military  warrant  No.  2766.  Located  April  3,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18, 
1789. 

John  Johnston  July  24,  1792  page  55 

Indenture  made  September  5,  1791.  For  the  sum  of  60  pounds  North  Carolina 
money  Minos  Cannon  has  sold  200  acres  to  John  Johnston.  Being  on  the  east 
fork  of  Mill  Creek  near  the  bridge  and  joining  the  waters  of  Old  Hurricane.  Be- 
ginning at  a  black  oak  118  poles of  the  said  Minos  Cannon's  southwest 

corner,  running  then  north  117  lA  poles  with  said  line  to  a  stake,  then  east  272 
poles  to  a  stake  in  the  east  boundary  line  of  said  tract.  Then  south  1171/2  poles  to 
a  lynn  on  said  line,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 
Wit  Oliver  Williams,  William  Armstrong,  John  Johnston. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  66 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  890.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  Sgt.  Patrick  Martin,  is 
granted  1000  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  white  oak  Reed's  southwest  corner  running  then  east  400  poles  to  a 
dogwood  and  ash,  then  south  400  poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  400  poles  to  a  wal- 
nut, then  north  400  poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  400  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north 
400  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Nash  on  March  21,  1788,  in  con- 
sequence of  a  military  warrant  No.  1824.  Located  March  1,  1786.  Grant  dated 
January  17,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  66 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  907.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Johnathan 
Cherry's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  second  creek  above  Stuarts  Creek  on 
the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  southeast  corner  of  a  survey  of 
George  Augustus  Sugg's  warrant  No.  2768  on  a  black  oak  and  elm  on  the  east 
side  of  said  creek  and  nms  north  320  poles  to  a  mulberry  George  Sugg's  north- 
east corner,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  cherry  tree,  then  south  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  March  20,  1788,  by  Wm.  Nash  in  consequence  of  a  mili- 
tary warrant  No.  2446.  Located  May  25,  1786.  Grant  dated  January  17,  1789. 
(In  the  above,  one  course  was  wanting  in  the  original.) 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  67 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  933.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Mathew  Polland's 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  headwaters  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoners 
Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  southeast  corner  of 
a  survey  of  said  Sugg  at  a  Spanish  oak  and  white  oak  near  the  bank  of  a  branch 
running  then  south  320  poles  to  a  cedar  and  hickory,  then  west  320  poles  to  a 
black  oak  Hambleton's  southeast  corner,  north  with  Hambleton's  line  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  10, 1788,  by  Wm. 


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Nash,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  15 10.  Located  April  3,  1788. 
Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  67 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  934.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Solomon  Parker, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  second  creek  above  Stuarts  Creek  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River  adjoining  George  A.  Sugg  on  the  lower  side.  Beginning  at  a  black 
oak  on  the  west  side  of  the  creek,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  elm.  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  north  320  poles  to 
the  begimiing.  Sun  eyed  May  15.  1788.  by  Win.  Nash  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  2214.  Located  April  5,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30.  1792  page  67 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  887.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Rice  Price's 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner  Lick  Creek  on  the  east 
side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  a  mulberry  George  Augustus  Sugg's  south- 
east corner  of  a  640  acres  survey  warrant  no.  2236,  runs  north  320  poles  to  a 
mulberry  and  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  south  320  poles 
to  a  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  March  20.  1788. 
by  Wm.  Nash  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2218.  Located  May  25. 
1786.  Grant  dated  January  17,  1789. 


Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  68 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  920.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Joshua  Fowler's 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner" s  Lick  on  the  east  fork 
of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  and  ironwood  Hambleton"s  southwest 
corner,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  poplar,  then  west  320  poles  to  a 
dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Sun  eyed  by  Wm.  Nash  on in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 

1503.  Located  April  2,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  68 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  927.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Jesse  Davis's 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  the  main  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  John  Read's  northeast  comer  of  a  640  acre  survey,  running  then 
north  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  sugartree.  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  10.  1788.  by  Wm. 
Nash  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2800.  Located  April  5. 1788. 
Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  68 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  988.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Job  Sander's 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner  Lick  Creek  on  the  east 
of  Stones  River  adjoining  George  Sugg  on  the  north  of  his  survey  warrant  No. 
2766.  Beginning  on  a  white  oak  and  poplar,  then  miming  south  320  poles  to  a 
Spanish  oak  and  white  oak,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  320  poles  to 
a  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  May  15.  1788.  by 

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Win.  Nash.  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1511.  Located  April 
3,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  30,  1792  page  69 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  919.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Joshua  Fowler's 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  and  on  the  first  creek 
above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  joining  another  survey  of  said  Sugg.  Beginning  at  the 
northeast  corner  of  Wm.  Nash's  survey  with  Logue"s  line  ninning  east  80  poles 
to  said  Logue's  southeast  corner,  the  north  150  poles  to  two  mulberries  and  wal- 
nut, then  east  227  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then 
west  305  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  230>/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Wm.  Nash  D.S.  on  March  18,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
2416.  Located  May  25,  1786.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  31.  1792  page  69 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  918.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  John  Blackwell"s 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stuart's  Creek.  Beginning 
three  or  four  miles  from  Stones  River  on  a  black  oak  and  hickory,  then  east  320 
poles  to  two  hickories,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  white  oak,  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
January  10,  1766,  by  Wm.  Nash,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
1505.  Located  April  5,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Aquilla  Sugg  July  31,  1792  page  69 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  891.  Aquilla  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Peter  Lancer's 
heirs,  640  acres  on  the  west  side  of  the  main  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginnng  at  a 
white  oak  on  the  lower  line  of  John  Read  near  his  southwest  corner  of  a  survey  of 
640  acres  warrant  No.  1547.  runs  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  west  320  poles  to 
a  cherry  tree,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  east 
320  poles  with  the  river  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Nash,  D.S.,  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2424.  Located  March  1, 1786.  Grant  dated 
January  13,  1789. 

Joseph  Montford  August  9,  1792  page  76 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  74.  Capt.  Joseph  Montford  is  granted  3840  acres  on 
the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Col.  Shelby's  southeast  corner 
a  double  walnut  and  red  oak,  then  north  640  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a 
hickory,  elm  and  red  oak,  then  east  960  to  a  red  oak,  then  south  640  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  960  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  July  12,  1785,  by  Robert 
Hays  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  340.  Located  June  29,  1784. 
Grant  dated  March  10,  1786. 

William  Muir  August  9,  1792  page  77 

Indenture  made  March  1,  1791.  For  the  sum  of  250  pounds,  7  shillings  and  nine 
pence  Joseph  Montfort  of  Halifax  County,  N.C.,  has  sold  to  William  Muir  of  the 
same  county,  a  tract  of  land  3840  acres  on  Stones  River.  The  land  granted  to 
Capt.  Joseph  Montford  for  his  service  in  the  Continental  Line  dated  March  14, 


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1786.  (See  preceding  grant  for  description) 
Wit.  James  Tatum,  Archibald  Jett  &  Alias. 

Stockley  Donaldson  November  23,  1792  page  85 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  959.  Stockley  Donaldson,  assignee  of  private  Haddin 
Hndger's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  near  the  head  of  the  first  creek  that  nms  into 
Stones  River  above  Stoner's  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  ash  the  north- 
east corner  of  John  Hawel's  survey,  then  with  said  Hawels  south  boundary  320 
poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  March  22.  1788.  by  Win. 
Nash.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1830.  Located  May  19, 
1786.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

Thomas  Dickey  November  23,  1792  page  86 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  254.Thomas  Dickey,  assignee  of  private  Joseph  Eller's 
heir.  John  Eller,  is  granted  640  acres  on  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  800 
poles  a  south  course  from  Col.  James  Armstrong's  southwest  corner,  at  a  walnut 
mulberry  and  honey  locust,  then  south  280  to  an  elm  and  dogwood,  then  east  366 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays.  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  1221.  Located  March  9,  1785.  Grant  dated  March  7.  1786. 

Phillip  Phillips  November  30.  1792  page  87 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1076.  Phillip  Phillips  assignee  of  private  Peter  Jolmston. 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  and  Mill  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  Spanish  oak 
being  William  Gowen's  northeast  corner,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  being  said 
Gowen's  southeast  corner,  then  north  with  his  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
December  4.  1786,  by  John  Buchanan,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  war- 
rant No.  2192.  Located  Februry  26.  1786.  Grant  dated  November  26,  1789. 

Phillip  Phillips  &  Michael  Campbell  December  1,  1792  page  87 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1349.  Phillip  Phillips  and  Michael  Campbell,  assign- 
ees of  private  Henry  Bennett's  heirs,  are  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River  joining  Win.  Nash's  survey,  warrant  No.  2762.  Beginning  at  a  pop- 
lar and  dogwood  on  the  west  boundary  of  said  survey  north  320  poles  to  a  sugartree 
and  iron  wood,  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  south  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  July  30,  1790,  by  Win.  Nash  D.S.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2837.  Located  July  6.  1790.  Grant  dated 
November  16,  1790. 

John  Elliott  December  3.  1792  page  88 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1289.  John  Elliott,  assignee  of  private  John  McVey's, 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the 
mouth  of  Overall  Creek  on  a  black  oak  near  the  mouth  of  the  creek  on  the  west 
side  of  the  creek,  running  east  320  poles  to  a  sugartree,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  March  18.  1786.  by  Win.  Nash  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  military  war- 
rant No.  270.  Located  July  8,  1784.  Grant  dated  November  16.  1790. 

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John  Elliott  December  3,  1792  page  88 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1245.  John  Elliott,  assignee  of  private  James  Faulks, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  and  on  the  east  side  about 
four  miles  from  the  fork  including  a  large  spring.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  marked 
as  a  corner  tree,  running  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
black  oak,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  March  19,  1786,  by  Wm.  Nash,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  268.  Located  July  8,  1784.  Grant  dated  November  16,  1790. 

Anthony  Gains  January  21,  1793  page  92 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  112.  Anthony  Gains,  a  private  in  the  Continental 
Line  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
the  east  side  on  a  sugartree  and  ironwood  where  the  Commissioners  Line  crosses 
the  river,  then  east  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  white  oak,  corner 
to  Col.  Lytle's  7200  acre  survey,  then  north  260  poles  crossing  a  branch,  320 
poles  to  a  red  oak  and  dogwood  on  the  east  side  of  a  branch,  then  west  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Grant  dated  March  7, 
1786. 

Robert  Smith  &  Wm.  Tilton  January  29,  1793  page  105 

Indenture  made  January  14,  1792.  For  the  sum  of  22  pounds,  six  shillings  & 
eight  pence  and  halfpenny,  Lardner  Clark  of  Nashville  by  his  attorney  Elisha 
Clark  of  Glouster  County,  New  Jersey,  has  sold  150  acres  to  Robert  Smith  and 
Wm.  Tilton,  merchants  of  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak 
on  the  bank  of  Stones  River,  being  the  beginning  of  Cornelius  Ruddle's  pre- 
emption, then  west  with  Ruddle's  line  134  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  south  70 
poles  to  an  elm  on  said  line,  then  124  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  170  poles 
to  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River,  then  by  said  river  with  its  meanders  to  the 
beginning.  Lardner  Clark  received  the  land  by  patent,  which  was  surveyed  by 
John  Bucchanan.  Wit.  A  Dubois  &  Robert  Bicknell. 

Thomas  Williamson  February  5,  1793  page  115 

Indenture  made  July  7, 1792.  For  the  sum  of  50  pounds,  John  Donelson  has  sold 
Thomas  Williamson  274  acres.  Beginning  at  the  mouth  of  a  small  drain  and  a 
point  of  rocks  just  above  the  drain  and  on  the  north  side  of  a  small  south  fork  of 
Stoners  Creek,  the  said  fork  empties  in  at  Stoner  Lick  at  some  plaged  trees  and 
from  thence  runs  north  80  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  195  poles  to  a  corner, 
then  south  226  poles  to  a  corner  and  then  north  146  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  George  Lee  Davidson,  John  Williamson,  George  Nutterfield. 

George  Wayling  February  5,  1793  page  115 

Indenture  made  August  14,  1792.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars,  John  Cummins  of 
Sumner  County  has  sold  to  George  Wayling  320  acres.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak 
on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  in  Cornelius  Ruddle's  east  boundary,  runs 
thence  south  226  poles  to  a  stake  then  east  226  poles  to  a  stake  in  the  middle  of 
an  old  line,  north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  west  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  1/ 
2  of  a  640  acre  tract  granted  originally  to  John  Bucchanan  and  conveyed  from 


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him  to  John  Cummins  by  deed  dated  July  10.  1792. 
Wit.  Frederick  Stump  &  David  Shaffer. 

Thomas  Williamson  February  6,  1793  page  118 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1492.  Thomas  Williamson  "s  assignee  of  Joseph  Walker, 
a  private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  an  ash  &  two  sugartrees  320  poles  north  of  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's 
northwest  then  running  north  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  large  hickory,  then  west 
320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  slippery  elm.  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake  cross- 
ing Stones  River  at  100  poles,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Win.  Nash  on  August  15.  1791.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2324. 
Located  November  11,  1789.  Grant  dated  January  4.  1792. 

John  Reed  February  6.  1793  page  118 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  943.  John  Reed,  assignee  of  private  Robert  Newby,  is 
granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  stones  River  about  four  miles  above  the 
mouth.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  and  running  south  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  on  the 
west  side  of  the  river,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  ash.  then  north  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  March  23. 
1788,  by  Wm.  Nash.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1547.  Lo- 
cated February  25.  1786.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789 

Caffrey  and  Calloway  May  1.  1793  page  137 

Indenture  made  August  13.  1792.  For  the  sum  of  1000  hard  dollars.  David  Wil- 
son, Daniel  Smith.  Andrew  Jackson,  Robert  Hays,  Thomas  B.  Craighead.  Ephrim 
McLane.  James  Robertson  and  Lardner  Clark,  tnistees  of  the  academy  estab- 
lished by  virture  of  an  act  of  assembly  of  North  Carolina  passed  at  New  Bern 
sessions  1785  entitled  an  act  for  the  promotion  of  learning  in  the  county  of 
Davidson,  have  sold  for  the  use  of  the  academy  a  tract  of  land  containing  640 
acres  to  John  Caffrey  and  Col.  John  Calloway.  On  Stones  River  known  as  Stoner 
Lick  tract.  Beginning  at  a  Spanish  oak  and  mulberry  marked  as  a  comer  tree  by 
Daniel  Smith,  surveyor,  running  then  south  452  poles  to  three  small  white  oak 
saplings  and  an  ash.  then  west  226  to  two  lynn  trees  marked  AJ  &  AE.  then  north 
452  poles  to  a  mulberry  and  two  hickories,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 

Anthony  Foster  June  8,  1793  page  147 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  321.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres. 
Anthony  Foster  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River,  about  two 
miles  below  the  Soldiers  Line.  Beginning  at  an  ash  about  1/2  mile  below  a  large 
spring  on  the  south  side  of  said  river,  running  north  320  poles  to  a  large  hickory, 
then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  December  20.  1792.  by  D.  Hays.  D.S.,  in  con- 
sequence of  a  warrant  No.  846.  Entered  December  15.  1792.  Grant  dated . 

1793. 

Anthony  Foster  June  8.  1793  page  147 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1577.  Anthony  Foster,  assignee  of  private  Benjamin 


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Foster's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak 
and  elm  northwest  comer  to  Phillip  Phillips  and  Michael  Campbell's  survey  winch 
includes  Black  Foxes  Camp,  running  south  with  their  line  320  poles  to  a  walnut, 
then  west  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320 

poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by on  December  20, 1792,  in  consequence 

of  a  military  warrant  No.  3051.  Located  December  19,  1792.  Grant  dated  Febru- 
ary 23,  1793. 

Thomas  Johnston  June  21,  1793  page  160 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1224.  Thomas  Johnston  assignee  of  Private  Charles 
Cox.  is  granted  228  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  Cripple  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  black  oak  and  elm  in  William  Ray's  line,  then  south  with  said  line 
40  chains  to  a  cedar  buck,  then  west  75  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  40  chains  to 
a  stake,  then  east  75  chains  to  the  begimiing.  Surveyed  by  Thomas  Johnston  July 
31,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3452.  Located  July  19,  1788. 
Grant  dated  November  16,  1790. 

Thomas  Johnston  June  21,  1793  page  160 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1628.  Thomas  Johnston,  assignee  of  Private  Alexander 
McGlouskin,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  William 
Bowman's  southwest  corner  at  an  ash,  nins  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then 
north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Johnston  on  December  1,  1792  in  consequence 
of  a  military  warrant  No.  1720.  Located  November  29, 1792.  Grant  dated  Febru- 
ary 23,  1793. 

Wm.  Maclin  June  22,  1793  page  161 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  125.  Wm.  Maclin,  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong,  sur- 
veyor, is  granted  108  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  on  Phillips 
and  Michael  Campbell's  north  boundary  near  Black  Foxes  Camp,  running  north 
170  poles  to  an  oak,  then  west  169%  to  a  hickory,  then  south  170  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  east  169/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Maclin  on  December 
22,  1792,  in  consequence  of  aforesaid  service  right.  Entered  December  22,  1792. 
Grant  dated  February  23,  1793. 

Phillips  &  Campbell  July  22,  1793  page  163 

Indenture  made  April  23,  1793.  For  the  sum  of  200  pounds  Elijah  Robertson  has 
sold  Phillip  Phillips  and  Michael  Campbell  of  Nelson  County,  Ky.,  640  acres  on 
Stones  River  in  Sumner  County.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  about  one  mile  south  of 
a  survey  of  Phillips  and  Campbell  No.  3 155,  running  west  320  poles  to  a  wlanut, 
then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  oak,  then  north  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  Ho.  Tatum. 

John  Nichols  July  22,  1793  page  164 

Indenture  made  November  13,  1790.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds,  John  Welch  of 
Cumberland  County,  N.  C,  has  sold  to  John  Nichols  of  Orange  County,  N.  C, 
on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge 


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on  the  east  boundary  of  Robert  Weakley's  survey  of  640  acres  and  7  chains 
south  of  his  northeast  corner,  runs  east  90  chains  to  a  white  ash  on  the  south  side 
of  a  high  ridge,  then  south  55  chains  &  23  1/3  links  to  a  stake,  then  west  90 
chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  55  chains  &  23  1/3  links  to  the  beginning,  contain- 
ing 502 Vi  acres.  Wit.  Joshua  Hadley,  Wm.  Eryland. 

Thomas  Amis  July  24,  1793  page  167 

Indenture  made  July  14.  1792.  For  the  sum  of  77  pounds.  Stockley  Donaldson  of 
Hawkins  County  has  has  sold  Thomas  Amis  of  Hawkins  County  640  acres  lying 
near  the  side  of  the  first  creek  that  nins  into  Stones  River  above  Stones  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  ash  the  north  comer  of  John  Herrald's  survey  then 
south  with  said  Herrald's  south  boundary  to  a  dogwood  320  poles,  then  east  320 
poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Wit.  Thomas  Harlan.  William  Page  and  Lewis  Ford. 

Samuel  Donelson  July  24,  1793  page  168 

Indenture  made  August  20.  1792.  For  the  sum  of  50  pounds,  John  Donelson  has 
sold  Samuel  Donelson  a  certain  tract  of  land.  Beginning  at  John  Donelson"s  de- 
ceased corner,  on  the  public  line,  then  along  the  public  line  to  William  Donelson* s 
line  then  along  Wm.  Donelson's  line  to  the  Cumberland,  then  up  Cumberland 
River  to  a  comer  which  shall  be  made  halfway  between  the  two  spring  branches, 
miming  then  to  John  Donelson's  corner  standing  at  the  bottom  of  the  town  hill, 
then  along  John  Donelsoivs  line  452  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Micajah  Barrow  July  25.  1793  page  170 

Indenture  made  April  17,  1793.  For  the  sum  of  500  pounds  George  Augustus 
Sugg  has  sold  640  acres  to  Micajah  Barrow,  lying  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  John  Read's  northwest  comer,  then  north  320  poles 
to  an  elm.  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Also  another  tract  of  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  the  main  east  fork.  Begin- 
ning at  a  large  poplar  Read's  comer,  running  south  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  and  ironwood  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the 
river  west  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Another  tract  of  640  acres  on  Murfrees  fork. 

And  another  tract  of  640  acres  near  the  above  tract. 
Sit.  Jolm  Childers.  Seth  Lewis  and  James  Dean. 

Howel  Tatum  esq.  July  26.  1793  page  171 

Indenture  made  July  8. 1793.  Sampson  William,  sheriff,  has  sold  to  Howel  Tatum. 
high  bidder  at  five  pounds,  a  tract  of  land  containing  320  acres.  Land  sold  be- 
cause of  an  attachment  against  William  Wallace  for  1/2  of  a  640  acre  tract  lying 
on  the  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  ash  Stephen  Brocks  comer,  runs  east  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  west  320  poles  to  two  mulberry 
trees,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 


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John  Cummins  August  1,  1793  page  175 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1793.  For  the  sum  of  50  pounds  John  Bucchanan  has 
sold  John  Cummins  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  red 
oak  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  on  Cornelius  Ruddle's  east  boundary  line, 
then  south  452  poles  passing  the  bent  of  the  river  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  226 
poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  an  elm,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  John  Lowe  and  Andrew  McNairy. 

Robert  Herrald  August  2,  1793  page  176 

Indenture  made  July  8, 1793.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  John  Mulherin  of  Burbon 
County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  to  Robert  Herrald  640  acres  on  Overall  Creek,  a 
branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  being  southeast  corner  to 
Wm.  Overall  preemption,  nins  south  360  poles  to  an  oak,  then  west  crossing 
Overall  Creek  at  124  poles  continues  to  an  ash  at  283  XA  poles,  then  north  360 
poles  to  a  post  oak,  then  east  joining  Overall's  southwest  corner  at  50  poles  and 
crossing  the  creek  at  243  poles  continues  to  the  beginning  at  283  Vi  poles.  Being 
a  preemption  granted  to  said  Mulherin  by  warrant  No.  11.  Entry  date  December 
16,  1783. 

John  Harrison  August  3,  1793  page  178 

Indenture  made  December  9,  1792.  For  the  sum  of  100  poimds  Micajah  Barrow- 
has  sold  John  Harrison  500  acres  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  poplar  John  Reed's  northwest  corner,  then  north  320  poles  to  an  elm, 
then  east  250  poles  to  a  stake  in  said  line,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  250  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  part  of  a  tract  of  640  acres. 
Wit.  William  Barrow  and  Richard  Lancaster. 

Elijah  Robertson  August  8,  1793  page  186 

Indenture  made  July  22,  1793.  For  the  sum  of  1207  pounds  Philip  Phillips  and 
Michael  Campbell  have  sold  to  Elijah  Robertson  1207  acres  of  land  including 
the  plantation  the  said  Elijah  Robertson  now  lives  on.  The  plantation  part  was 
obtained  by  a  preemption  entered  December  29.  1783.  The  other  lands  adjoining 
the  preemption  were  obtained  by  military  warrants  on  March  7,  1786.  One  war- 
rant was  No.  1837,  originally  granted  to  Ephraim  Scurlock.  The  No.  of  the  other 
warrant  was  3155  which  was  located  March  20,  1786.  The  two  tracts  adjoin  the 
lines  of  William  Maclin,  Sen.,  Isaac  Roberts,  John  Cockrill,  William  Guinrn  and 
the  public  line  and  is  all  the  land  of  said  Phillips  &  Campbell  adjoining  the  afore- 
said lines.  Wit.  Wm.  Tait,  John  Gordon,  and  Andrew  McCairy. 

John  Welch  August  20.  1793  page  190 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  975.  Capt.  John  Welch  is  granted  1508  acres  for  his 
service  in  the  Continental  Line  lying  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  a  hickory  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge  on  the  east  boundary  of  Robert  Weakley's 
survey  of  640  acres  and  seven  chains  south  of  his  north  east  corner  and  runs  east 
90  chains  to  a  white  ash  on  the  south  side  of  a  high  ridge,  then  south  167  chains 
&  60  links  to  a  poplar,  then  west  90  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  94  chains  &  60 
links  to  said  Weakley's  corner  and  with  his  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 


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Robert  Weakley  on  May  17.  1788.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
1713.  Located  March  22,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

John  Donelson  November  18.  1793  page  205 

North  Carolina  grant  No.  1 520.  John  Donelson.  assignee  of  private  Peter  McCabe"s 
heirs,  is  granted  640  acres.  Beginning  at  William  Donelson' s  corner,  a  red  oak 
and  white  oak  on  Stones  River  bluff,  then  along  his  line  south  342  poles  to  a 
small  red  oak  on  Stones  River,  then  up  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  a  white  oak  in 
Jacob  Caselman's  line,  then  on  the  same  north  30  poles  to  his  comer,  then  east 
179  poles  to  an  ash,  then  along  the  public  line  north  64  poles  to  a  mulberry  and 
hickory  on  John  Donelsoirs  line  then  along  the  same  north  452  poles  to  an  ash. 
then  along  John  Donelson  Jr.  lines  west  68  poles  to  a  red  oak.  then  north  182 
poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  a  new  line  west  134  poles  to  a  red  oak  in  the  river,  then 
down  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  said  Donelson  on 
January  10. 1791,  by  vhture  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2574.  Located  January  10. 
1786.  Grant  dated  April  10,  1792. 

Samuel  Barton  November  20.  1793  page  209 

North  Carolina  Grant  no.  357.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Samuel  Barton  is  granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
a  double  sycamore  and  water  maple  opposite  the  lower  end  of  a  small  island 
being  a  corner  to  William  Stuart's  preemption,  running  then  east  passing  the  said 
Stuarts  southeast  comer  a  black  oak  on  the  river  bank  at  33  poles.  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  south  320  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  Daniel  Smith  on  November  26.  1792.  by 

\irture  of  a  warrant  no.  821.  Entered  September  14.  1792.  Grant  dated 26. 

1793. 

Daniel  Chambers  November  21.  1793  page  210 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  379.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Daniel  Chambers  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stuart's  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  white 
oak  on  the  west  bank  of  said  creek  opposite  to  a  rocky  fall  in  said  creek,  then 
west  5 1  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  joining  Robert  Russell's  northeast  comer 
at  88  poles  continues  south  with  Russell's  line  to  his  southeast  comer  in  all  480 
poles,  then  east  301  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  327  poles,  then  west  250 
poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Stephen  Cantrill's  south  boundary  line,  then  north  81 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  John  Buchanan.  D.S..  on  December  16. 
1791.  by  virture  of  a  warrant  No.  557.  Located  January  28,  1784.  Grant  dated 
June  26,  1793. 

John  Donelson  November  22,  1793  page  211 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1847.  John  Donelson.  assignee  of  private  Nathan 
Lamb's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  of  William  Stuart's  preemption 
and  on  both  sides  of  a  sinking  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  said 
Stuart's  comer  a  poplar,  then  along  his  line  south  160  poles  to  a  white  oak  then  a 
new  line  east  363  poles  to  a  stake,  north  260  poles  to  a  stake,  west  443  poles  to  a 
white  oak  on  Stones  Lick  survey,  then  along  said  line  south  100  poles  to  three 
small  white  oaks  on  William  Stuart's  line,  then  along  his  line  east  to  the  begin- 

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ning.  Surveyed  by  Donelson  for  himself  on  June  26,  1792,  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  2522.  Located  August  25. 1791.  Grant  dated  May  20, 1793. 

John  Donelson  November  22,  1793  page  212 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  345.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  ever  100  acres 
John  Donelson  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  left  hand  fork  of  Stoner  Creek.  Be- 
ginning at  an  ash  near  said  creek,  then  south  200  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  west 
256  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood  on  Nathaniel  Hay's  line,  then  along  his 
line  north  424  poles  passing  his  comer  and  along  Hugh  Hay's  line  to  his  corner 
two  poplars,  then  along  William  Bowen's  line  east  120  poles  to  two  poplars, 
north  40  poles  to  James  Hay's  corner  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  along  his 
line  east  106  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  south  264  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogwood  near 
said  fork,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Donelson  on  October  9, 
1791,  by  warrant  No.  431.  Entered  May  7,  1784.  Grant  dated  November  27, 
1792. 

James  McCusten  November  27.  1793  page  216 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1060.  James  McCuesten,  assignee  of  private  John 
Camoin.  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  on  a  creek  called  Cripple  Creek 
which  runs  into  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  south  side  of  said  river  about 
eight  miles  from  Blount's  Lick  and  near  the  head  of  said  Cripple  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  a  hickory  the  south  west  corner  of  William  Ray's  survey,  running  south 
61  chains  &  50  links  to  a  stake,  then  east  crossing  said  creek  104  chains  to  a 
stake,  the  north  61  chains  &  50  links  to  a  stake  Ray's  corner,  then  west  with 
Ray's  line  crossing  said  creek  104  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Thomas 
Johnston,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  948.  Located  July  12, 
1788.  Grant  dated  November  26,  1789. 

John  Blair  November  27,  1793  page  217 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1343.  John  Blair,  assignee  of  private  John  Ridden,  is 
granted  228  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  Spanish  oak  on 
Thomas  Gillaspie's  line,  the  south  boundary  on  the  south  bank  of  a  spring  branch, 
then  east  168  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  1 17  2/10  poles  to  a  hickory  and 
Spanish  oak  saplin,  then  west  168  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  March  13,  1790.  by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  696.  Located  May  5,  1786.  Grant  dated  November  16,  1796. 

John  Overton  December  6.  1793  page  220 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1947.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  private  Zebulon 
Phillips,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  branches  of  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning 
at  John  Caffrey's  corner  white  oak,  black  walnut,  and  cedar  tree,  it  being  his 
northeast  corner,  then  north  284 lA  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  west  360  poles  to  a 
black  oak,  south  28414  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  said  Caffrey's  line,  then  along  the 
same  east  360  poles  crossing  two  branches  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John 
Donelson  on  November  17,  1792,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3645. 
Located  November  13,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 


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Thomas  Harrison  January  30.  1794  page  224 

Indenture  made  January  15,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  John  Cummins  has 
sold  320  acres  to  Thomas  Harrison  lying  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white 
oak  southwest  comer  of  a  tract  originally  to  John  Buchanan  by  warrant  and  con- 
veyed by  Buchanan  to  John  Cummins,  tins  being  1/2  of  said  tract,  running  then 
east  226  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  south  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Andrew  Casellman  February  1,  1794  page  226 

Indenture  made  January  13,  1794.  Because  of  a  judgment  against  Daniel  Cham- 
bers, the  sheriff  Sampson  Williams  has  sold  for  29  pounds  &  5  shilling  and  also 
other  cost  of  5  pounds  and  16  shilling  640  acres  to  Andrew  Casellman.  Located 
on  Smart's  Creek  and  beginning  at  a  white  oak  on  the  west  bank  of  the  creek 
opposite  to  a  rocky  fall  in  said  creek,  then  west  51  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then 
south  joins  Robert  Russell's  northeast  corner  at  88  poles  continues  south  with 
Russell's  line  to  his  southeast  corner,  in  all  480  poles,  then  east  301  poles  to  a 
dogwood,  then  north  327  poles  to  an  ash.  then  west  250  to  a  dogwood  on  Stephen 
Cantrill's  south  boundary  line,  then  north  81  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Motheral  Febniry  1.  1794  page  229 

Indenture  made  October  21,  1793.  Joseph  Motheral  has  bought  at  a  public  auc- 
tion 640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  The  land  was  sold  by  George 
Neville  as  guardian  of  Zebiah  and  George  Syns  Elliott,  orphans  of  John  Elliott, 
deceased.  The  bid  price  of  the  land  was  45  pounds.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  marked 
as  a  comer  tree,  miming  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
black  oak,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Motheral 

Another  indenture  made  October  21. 1793.  Another  trace  sold  by  Neville  for  the 
two  orphans  of  John  Elliott,  bought  by  Joseph  Motheral  contains  640  acres  and 
the  priced  by  high  bid  was  33  pound.  The  land  located  on  Stones  River  on  the 
west  fork.  Beginning  at  the  mouth  of  Overall  Creek  at  a  black  oak  near  the  mouth 
of  the  creek  on  the  west  side  of  the  creek,  runs  east  320  poles  to  a  sugar  tree,  then 
north  320  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  John  Bell  &  A.  Crutcher. 

Murfree  Knight  February  3.  1794  page  232 

Indenture  made  September  16, 1793.  William  Mitchell  of  Hertford  County,  N.C., 
has  sold  to  Murfree  Knight  of  the  same  county  and  state  for  100  pounds  100 
acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  locust  and  mulberry  Thomas 
Powel" s  comer  and  south  runs  38  chains  to  a  stake  John  Butler's  comer,  then 
with  Butler's  line  east  104  chains  &  20  links  to  a  dogwood  saplin.  then  south  62 
chains  &  30  links  to  a  hickory,  then  west  19  chains  &  20  links  to  Sarah  Rutledge's 
comer  with  her  line  in  all  139  chains  &  20  links  to  two  hickories  her  comer  on 
Archibald  Lytle's  line,  with  said  line  north  100  chains  &  30  links  to  a  hickory 
and  dogwood,  then  east  35  chains  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  William 
Mitchel  drummer  for  his  service  in  the  Continental  Line  by  grant  dated  Septem- 
ber 15.  1787,  and  No.  521.  Wit.  Thomas  Banks  and  Thomas  Cotton. 

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The  grant  to  William  Mitchel  is  given  next  with  the  same  description.  Sur- 
veyed by  Robert  Weakley  on  September  2,  1785  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  121.  Located  May  17,  1785.  Grant  dated  September  15,  1787. 

Lardner  Clark  February  10,  1794  page  239 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1306.  Lardner  Clark,  assignee  of  Sgt.  Juptha  Parker,  is 
granted  1000  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
an  elm  and  ash  being  Thomas  Cotton's  and  Ebenezer  Alexander's  corners,  then 
east  320  poles  with  Cotton's  line  320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  500  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  Nancy  and  Elizabeth  Reardon's  east  boundary 
line,  then  south  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Buchanan  D.S.  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  87.  Located  November  22,  1785.  Grant  dated 
November  16,  1790. 

Daniel  Frazer  February  10,  1794  page  240 

Indenture  made  July  18,  1793.  Sampson  William,  sheriff,  has  sold  the  land  de- 
scribed in  the  preceding  grant  to  Daniel  Frazer  to  settle  a  debt  of  Lardner  Clark. 
The  price  was  32  pounds  bid  by  the  said  Frazer. 

Robert  Weakley  February  12,  1794  page  245 

Indenture  made  November  8,  1791.  For  the  simi  of  100  pounds  Richard  Cathey 
of  Rowan  County  has  sold  Robert  Weakley  213  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Being  the  north  end  of  a  640  acre  tract  granted  Richard  Cathey  by  virture 
of  a  military  warrant  assigned  to  William  Weaver,  a  private.  Beginning  at  a  small 
dogwood  on  the  north  side  of  said  fork  20  chains  north  of  General  Griffith 
Rutherford's  northeast  corner  of  a  tract  the  warrant  of  which  is  3225,  nins  east 
60  chains  to  a  white  oak  on  the  side  of  a  bluff  of  said  fork,  south  35  chains  &  50 
links  to  a  stake,  then  west  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  35  chains  &  50  links  to 
the  beginning.  Wit.  John  Locke. 

William  Wikoff  February  12,  1794  page  246a 

Indenture  made  August  13,  1792.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars  Lardner  Clark  of 
Nashville  has  sold  to  William  Wikoff  of  Monmouth  County,  New  Jersey.  1000 
acres  on  Hurricane  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  elm  and  ash 
being  Thomas  Cotton  &  Ebenezer  Alexander's  corner,  then  east  with  Cotton  line 
320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  500  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to 
Nancy  &  Elizabeth  Rearden's  east  boundary,  then  south  to  the  beginning.  The 
land  was  granted  to  Lardner  Clark  by  patent  dated  November  16,  1790  as  as- 
signee of  Sgt.  Jonathan  Parker.  Wit.  Robert  Searcy  &  Noah  Suggs. 

Wm.  Alexander  February  14,  1794  page  246a 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1644.  Capt.  William  Alexander  is  granted  2560  acres 
for  his  service  in  the  Continental  Line.  Land  lying  on  the  south  side  of  Stones 
River  on  Smarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  and  sugar  tree  in  the  fork  at  the 
mouth  of  Stuarts  Creek,  Shedrack  Jones'  comer,  nins  with  his  line  up  said  creek 
south  22  degrees  west  120  to  a  black  walnut  and  black  oak,  then  west  147  chains 
&  50  links  to  a  hickory,  then  north  192  chains  &  90  links  to  a  stake,  then  east  70 
chains  &  60  links  to  a  black  oak,  John  Rice's  comer,  then  with  his  line  south  96 

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chains  &  40  links  to  his  comer  then  with  Ins  line  east  66  chains  &  40  links  to  his 
comer,  then  with  line  north  96  chains  &  40  links  to  a  forked  sycamore  on  said 
river  opposite  the  first  bluff  on  said  river  below  the  mouth  of  Stuarts  Creek.  Then 
up  the  river  with  its  meanders  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley, 
D.S..  on  February  14,  1791  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  189.  Lo- 
cated February  17,  1784.  Grant  dated  April  27.  1793. 

Gen.  Matthew  Locke  February  13.  1794  page  247 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1006.  Gen.  Matthew  Locke,  assignee  of  John  Wise,  is 
granted  428  on  the  north  side  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  a  branch  of  the 
same.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge  Capt.  John  Welch's 
northwest  comer,  nins  with  said  Welch's  line  east  80  chains  to  a  hackberry  and 
elm  then  north  53  chains  &  50  links  to  a  sugar  tree,  then  west  80  chains  to  a  stake, 
then  south  53  chains  &  50  links  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley 
D.S.  on  May  14,  1788,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1229.  Located 
March  22,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Robert  Weakley  February  13.  1794  page  248 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1581.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  private  Morris 
Moore,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  opposite  the  mouth  of  Stuarts  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  hornbeam  and  elm  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River  above  the 
mouth  of  Stuart, s  Creek,  said  trees  standing  on  the  bank  of  said  river,  runs  down 
the  meanders  of  said  river  with  Jones  and  Alexander's  lines  to  a  large  forked 
sycamore  on  the  west  bank  of  said  river  opposite  the  first  bluff  below  the  mouth 
of  Stuarts  Creek,  said  Alexander's  corner,  then  north  5  chains  to  an  ash  then  east 
103  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  73  chains  &  50  links  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
by  said  Weakley  on  Februry  2,  1792.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
1892.  Located  February  1.  1791.  Grant  dated  April  27.  1793. 

Gen.  Matthew  Locke  February  14.  1794  page  249 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1007.  Gen.  Matthew  Locke,  assignee  of  private  Morrice 
Rayford.  is  granted  236  acres  on  a  south  branch  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River 
about  7  or  8  miles  above  the  first  line  run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783.  Begin- 
ning at  a  lynn.  General  Griffith  Rutherford's  southeast  comer  of  a  tract  No.  3225. 
runs  south  39  chains  &  40  links  to  a  sugartree.  then  west  60  chains  to  a  hack- 
berry,  then  north  39  chains  &  40  links  to  a  stake  said  Rutherford's  comer,  then 
with  his  east  60  chains  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  on  May  14.  1788,  by  Robert 
Weakley,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1301.  Located  March 
22.  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18.  1789. 

Richard  Cathey  February  14,  1794  page  249 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1017.  Richard  Cathey.  assignee  of  private  William 
Weaver,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
small  dogwood  on  the  north  side  of  said  fork  20  chains  north  of  Gen.  Rutherford's 
northeast  comer  of  a  tract  no.  3225,  runs  east  60  chains  to  a  white  oak  on  the  side 
of  the  bluff  of  said  fork,  then  south  106  chains  &  60  links  to  a  black  walnut,  then 
west  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  106  chains  &  70  links  to  the  beginning. 


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Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley,  D.S.,  on  May  16,  1788.  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  1734.  Located  March  22,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Robert  Weakley  Febniry  14,  1794  page  250 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1 745.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  private  David  Furbe, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  Martin  Armstrong's 
corner  on  the  first  line  run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783  and  about  200  yards 
east  of  said  Stones  River,  runs  with  said  line  east  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  stake, 
then  south  60  chains  to  a  white  oak  in  a  dry  branch,  then  west  106  chains  &  70 
links  crossing  said  river  to  an  elm  said  Armstrong's  corner,  then  with  his  line 
north  60  chains  crossing  said  river  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Weakley 
on  December  1.  1792,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2648.  Located 
November  30,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Robert  Weakley  February  14,  1794  page  251 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1738.  Robert  Weakley,  assignee  of  private  David 
Demsey,  is  granted  274  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stuart's  Creek  a  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  and  black  oak  William  Alexander's  corner, 
runs  with  his  north  22  degrees  east  24  chains  to  an  ash,  Shedrack  Jones's  comer, 
then  with  his  line  east  56  chains  to  an  elm  Robert  Smith's  corner,  then  with  said 
Smith's  line  south  38  chains  &  70  links  to  Stephen  Cantrell's  corner,  then  with 
said  Cantrell's  line  west  80  chains  passing  his  corner  in  all  85  chains  to  a  stake, 
then  north  16  chains  &  50  links  to  an  elm  on  Alexander's  line,  then  with  his  line 
east  20  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Weakley  on  May  2,  1792,  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1347.  Located  April  4,  1792.  Grant  dated 
May  20.  1793. 

William  Jennings  February  18,  1794  page  252 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  370.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
William  Jennings  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  about  3  miles  above  the 
station  including  a  small  spring  and  improvements  marked  RR  on  the  east  side  of 
said  river.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and  white  oak  about  1/2  mile  below  said  spring  on 
said  west  side  of  said  river,  runs  south  410  poles  to  a  hickory  and  post  oak  in 
cedars,  then  east  250  poles  to  two  small  red  elms  crossing  of  a  small  creek  at  188, 
then  north  410  poles  to  a  stake  on  a  cedar  bluff,  crossing  said  river  at  54  poles, 
then  west  crossing  said  river  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Sampson  Williams 
D.S.  on  September  12.  1792,  in  consequence  of  a  preemption  warrant  No.  459. 
Entered  May  24,  1784.  Grant  dated  June  26,  1793. 

Jacob  Morris  March  19,  1794  page  256 

Indenture  made  January  17.  1792.  For  the  sum  of  205  pounds,  12  shillings  and 
ten  pence  Pennsylvania  money  Lardner  Clark  of  Nashville  has  sold  to  Jacob 
Morris  of  the  state  of  New  York  two  tracts  of  land: 

1.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  on  Green  Hill's  west  boundary  and  runs  south 
with  said  line  crossing  a  fork  of  Hurricane  Creek  to  a  hornbean  and  dog- 
wood at  260  poles,  then  west  452  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  north  226  poles 
to  a  log  on  Big  Hurricane,  then  east  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Contains 


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640  acres.  Surveyed  for  Lardner  Clark  by  John  Bucchanan. 
2.  The  other  lying  on  Indian  Camp  Creek.  Contains  540  acres. 

Wm.  Wikoff  March  20,  1794  page  259 

Indenture  made  January .  1792.  For  the  sum  of  194  pounds.  15  shillings  and  6 

pence.  Lardner  Clark  of  Nashville  has  sold  William  Wikoff  of  Monmouth  coun- 
try. N.J..  (Pennsl)A  ania  money)  two  tracts  of  land.  One  contains  428  acres  on 
Stones  River.  Beginning  on  Kennedy's  west  boundary  at  a  black  oak  and  dog- 
wood, then  west  179  poles  to  Col.  Armstrong's  east  boundary  to  two  dogwoods 
and  a  hickory,  then  north  along  Armstrong's  line  180  poles  to  a  large  branch  in 
all  402  Vi  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  170  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  402  '/>  poles  to 
the  beginning. 
The  second  tract  being  on  the  Harpeth  River,  640  acres. 

Ebenezer  Alexander  March  22.  1794  page  265 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  300.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres. 
Ebenezer  Alexander  is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  being  Gen.  Bradley's  northeast  corner,  then  east 
320  poles  to  a  black  walnut,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  elm  and  ash.  then  west 
320  poles  to  a  white  hickory  being  said  Bradley's  southeast  comer,  then  north 
with  said  line  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  John  Bucchanan.  D.S..  on 
April  22.  1785.  in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  49.  Entered  January  1.  1784. 
Grant  dated  November  17.  1790. 

Edward  Bradley  May  15.  1794  page  275 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  348.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres. 
Edward  Bradley  is  granted  584  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  a  sugartree  Archibald  Bucchanan' s  southeast  corner,  then  west  with  his  line 
275  poles  to  James  Todd's  east  boundary  line,  then  south  with  said  line  95  poles 
to  a  white  ash.  then  west  40  poles  to  Samuel  Murry's  northeast  comer  a  hack- 
berry,  then  south  with  said  line  1 14  poles  to  a  stake  in  William  Moore's  preemp- 
tion, then  east  452  poles  to  Thomas  McCrory's  west  boundary  line,  then  north 
with  said  line  1 14  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  east  40  poles  to  an  elm  on  the  bank 
of  Stones  River,  then  down  the  river  248  poles  to  three  ironwood  saplins  on  a 
bluff,  then  south  with  said  Bucchanan' s  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  August 
10.  1790.  by  John  Buchanan.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  370.  Entered 
March  23.  1784.  Grant  dated  November  27.  1792. 

Robert  Olive  May  15.  1794  page  276 

Indenture  made  March  6.  1794.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars  George  Wayling  has 
sold  320  acres  to  Robert  Olive.  Being  1/2  of  a  tract  of  640  acres  granted  to  John 
Buchanan  and  sold  to  John  Cummins  deed  dated  July  10.  1792.  Sold  by  Cummin 
deed  dated  July  10.  1792.  Sold  by  Cummin  to  George  Wayling.  Lying  on  both 
sides  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  oak  on  the  west  bank  of  the  river  in 
Cornelius  Ruddle's  east  boundary  line,  running  then  south  226  poles  to  a  stake 
then  east  226  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  middle  of  an  old  line,  north  226  poles  to  a 
stake  on  the  middle  of  an  old  line,  north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  west  226  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Wit.  George  Payne  and  Jolm  Cummins. 

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John  Shannon  May  15,  1794  page  277 

Indenture  made  March  19,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  200  pounds  Lewis  Robards  of 
Meseer  County,  Ky.,  has  sold  John  Shannon  640  acres  being  a  grant  said  Robard 
received  dated  July  10,  1788  No.  206.  Beginning  at  an  ash.  then  south  234  poles 
to  an  elm  in  Hay's  lines,  then  along  his  line  west  443  poles  passing  his  corner 
160  poles  to  an  elm,  then  north  234  poles  to  a  sugartree  and  red  oak  on  the  river, 
then  up  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  an  ash  at  the  mouth  of  the  spring  branch,  then 
east  200  poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  William  Donelson  &  Severn  Donelson. 

James  Mulherin  June  9,  1794  page  286 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2412.  James  Mulherin.  assignee  of  private  James  Doty 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek  near  the  junction  with  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  two  samp  oaks  near  the  junction,  running  then  north  226  poles  to  an 
elm  tree  on  the  south  boundary  of  said  Mulherin*s  tract  as  assignee  of  Ethelred 
Bailey's  heirs,  then  east  with  said  boundary  154  poles  to  a  comer  elm,  continued 
east  298  poles  furthur  to  a  stake  in  all  452  poles,  then  south  226  poles  to  an  ash, 
then  west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  the  said  Mulherin  D.S.  in  consequence 
of  a  military  warrant  No.  3306  on  November  12,  1792.  Grant  dated  December  3, 
1793. 

James  Mulherin  June  10,  1794  page  288 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  151.  James  Mulherin,  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong, 
is  granted  200  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and 
elm  southwest  corner  of  said  Mulherin's  survey  as  assignee  of  Ethelred  Bailey's 
heirs,  running  then  west  with  said  tract  250  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  1 28  poles 
to  an  ash,  then  west  250  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
by  the  said  Mulherin  on  December  22,  1792,  in  consequence  of  an  entry  dated 
December  22,  1792.  Grant  dated  January  7,  1794. 

James  Mulherin  June  10,  1794  page  289 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2416.  James  Mulherin,  assignee  of  private  Ethelred 
Bailey's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  tree 
southwest  corner  to  a  tract  of  John  Bucchanan,  which  said  Bucchanan's  survey 
joins  Cornelius  Ruddle's  preemption,  nins  south  226  poles  to  an  ash  and  elm, 
then  east  452  poles  to  an  elm  tree,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  452 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Mulherin,  D.S.,  by  virture  of  a  warrant 
No.  3329.  Grant  dated  December  31.  1793. 

George  Walker  &  Seth  Lewis  June  12,  1794  page  295 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2238.  George  Walker  and  Seth  Lewis,  assignees  of 
private  William  Barnes  heirs,  640  acres  on  Bradleys  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  John  Donelson's  southwest  corner  a  hickory  and  sugartree 
on  James  Douglass  east  boundary,  nins  east  452  poles  to  an  oak  and  dogwood 
said  Donelson's  southeast  corner,  then  south  226!/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  226 '/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  De- 
cember 1,  1792,  by  John  Donelson,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  1256.  Located  November  39,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 


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Shadrack  Jones  June  30.  1794  page  300 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  363.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Shadrack  Jones  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  fork  of  Stones  River  and  Stuart's 
Creek.  Beginning  at  the  mouth  of  said  creek  at  a  white  oak  and  sugartree  runs  up 
said  creek  south  22  degrees  west  96  chains  to  a  stake,  then  east  91  chains  to  a 
stake,  then  north  33  chains  to  the  bank  of  Stones  River.  Then  down  the  meanders 
of  the  river  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley,  D.S..  on  February 
14, 1791,  in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  553.  Entry  dated  June  27.  1784.  Grant 
dated  June  26.  1793. 

Nancy  Nessfield  Steele  July  1.  1794  page  301 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  139.  Nancy  Nessfield  Steele,  assignee  of  Martin 
Armstrong,  is  granted  500  acres  on  Stones  River.  Joins  an  entry  of  Archibald 
Lytle's  on  the  south  and  an  entry  of  Robert  Gillaspie's  on  the  west.  Beginning  at 
a  walnut  then  west  with  said  Lytle's  line  283  poles  to  an  ash,  then  south  282 
poles  to  an  oak,  then  east  283  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  282  poles  with  said 
Gallaspies  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.  S.,  by  virture  of  an 
entry  dated  November  30.  1792.  Grant  dated  January  7.  1794. 

Robert  Hays  July  21.  1794  page  304 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1531.  Robert  Hays,  assignee  of  private  Lewis  Ricks,  is 
granted  640  acres  on  the  east  branches  of  Stones  River  and  about  1  Vi  mile  east  of 
Stone  Lick.  Beginning  at  John  Donelson's  northeast  corner  a  black  oak.  then 
along  said  Donelson's  line  south  320  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  hickory,  then  east 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  west 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donelson  D.S.  on  December  20, 
1791.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2684.  Located  November  15, 
1791.  Grant  dated  January  14.  1793. 

Robert  Hays  July  21,  1794  page  304 

North  Carolina  Grant  no.  1529.  Robert  Hays,  assignee  of  private  John  Yancy,  is 
granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  a  small  fork  of  Stoners  Creek  adjoining  Ston- 
ers  Lick  survey  on  the  east.  Beginning  at  a  small  ash  tree  a  small  distance  above 
Stoners  Lick  on  the  said  Stoners  lick  survey,  then  along  Stoners  line  east  320 
poles  to  a  white  oak  on  a  small  dren,  then  along  John  Donelson's  line  south  320 
poles  to  a  black  oak.  Then  west  320  poles  to  an  ash  on  said  Stoner  Lick  survey, 
then  along  the  same  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donelson 
on  September  5,  1791.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1841.  Located 
March  9,  1786.  Grant  dated  January  14.  1793. 

Robert  Hays  July  26.  1794  page  305 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1542.  Robert  Hays,  assignee  of  private  Kasper 
Broungary.  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  branches  of  Stones  River  about  3'/2 
miles  southeast  of  Stoners  Lick.  Beginning  at  said  Hays  northeast  comer  a  hickory 
and  dogwood,  then  along  his  line  south  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  ash.  then 
east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake  and  then  west  320  poles 
to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  on  June  20.  1792.  by  John  Donelson.  D.S..  in  conse- 


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quence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2595.  Located  January  31,  1792.  Grant  dated 
January  14,  1793. 

Robert  Hays  July  26,  1794  page  306 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1562.  Robert  Hays,  assignee  of  private  Benjamin  Britten, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  north  branches  of  Stones  River  about  VA  southeast  of 
Stoners  Lick.  Beginning  at  Robert  Hays"s  northwest  comer  running  south  along 
said  Hays  line  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John 
Donclson  D.S.  (no  date)  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  748.  Located 
November  20,  1792.  Grant  dated  January  14,  1793. 

Griffith  John  McCree  July  28,  1794  page  3 10 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1550.  Major  Griffith  John  McCree  is  granted  4800 
acres  for  his  service  in  the  Continental  Line.  The  tract  located  on  Stuarts  Creek 
and  Big  Harpeth.  Beginning  at  Gen.  Summer's  southeast  corner  ash.  Then  south 
876  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  876  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  876  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  876  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays  November 
19,  1792,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  554.  Located  April  30,  1785. 
Grant  dated  January  14,  1793. 

Robert  Gillispie  July  28,  1794  page  311 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1552.  For  his  service  as  a  private  in  the  Continental 
Line  Robert  Gillispie  is  granted  763  acres  on  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  on  Col.  Lytle's  upper  line  on  said  river  at  a  walnut  tree  and  ash,  then 
east  365  poles  crossing  said  river  to  a  hickory,  then  south  365  poles  to  a  dog- 
wood and  sugartree,  then  west  365  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  365  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  (no  date)  in  consequence  of  a  mili- 
tary warrant  No.  366.  Located  March  17,  1785.  Grant  dated  January  14,  1793. 

John  and  Thomas  Williamson  July  30,  1794  page  314 

Indenture  made  May  8, 1794.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  John  Donelson  has  sold 
John  and  Thomas  Williamson  640  acres  on  the  left  hand  fork  of  Stoners  Creek. 
Beginning  at  Hugh  Hays  comer  two  poplars,  then  along  Hays  line  south  224 
poles  to  a  dogwood  and  elm,  then  east  400  poles  to  a  hickory,  white  oak  and  ash, 
then  north  260  poles  to  a  stake  in  James  Hays  line,  then  along  said  line  west  280 
poles  to  a  hickory  and  two  dogwoods,  then  along  William  Brown's  south  40 
poles  to  two  poplars,  then  west  120  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Jessee  Cobb  Agusut  4,  1794  page  319 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1931.  Jessee  Cobb,  assignee  of  private  Samuel  Gray, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak 
being  John  Blair's  northeast  corner,  then  north  84  poles  to  Thomas  McCrory's 
southwest  comer  then  east  320  poles  to  a  walnut  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones 
River,  then  south  404  to  an  elm,  then  west  236  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  on  December  10,  1792,  by  John  Bucchanan,  D.S.,  in  con- 
sequence of  a  military  warrant  No.  1092.  Located  November  30,  1792.  Grant 
dated  May  30,  1793. 

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Jessee  Cobb  August  4,  1794  page  319 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1955.  Jessee  Cobb,  assignee  of  private  James  Stradley 

heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white southeast 

corner  of  Lardner  Clark's  survey  of  1000  acres  and  Thomas  Cotton's  northeast 
corner,  then  south  320  poles  to  John  Bucchanan's  north  boundary  line,  then  east 
320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  west  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  December  10.  1792.  by  John  Bucchanan.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  1128.  Located  November  30,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20, 
1793. 

Thomas  Love  August  6,  1794  page  323 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1613.  Thomas  Love,  assignee  of  private  Giles  Brooks, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Sarah 
Rutledge's  northeast  comer  of  a  2560  acre  tract,  runs  with  her  line  south  106 
chains  &  70  links  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  60  chains  to  a  hickory,  then  north  106 
chains  &  70  links  to  a  stake  on  Thomas  Harris'  line,  then  with  his  line  60  chains 
to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  R.  Weakley  on  December  3,  1792,  in  consequence 
of  a  military  warrant  No.  3415.  Located  April  2.  1789.  Grant  dated  April  27, 
179 . 

John  Kirkpatrick  August  11,  1794  page  329 

Indenture  made  July  16,  1794.  John  Kirkpatrick  has  obtained  a  judgement  of 
300  dollars  against  the  estate  of  John  Rice,  deceased.  Elisha  Rice,  executor,  has 
sold  John  Kirkpatrick  640  acres  to  satisfy  the  judgement.  The  land  lying  on 
Bushnell  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River  and  on  Major  Blount's  east  boundary 
and  at  Bushnell's  southwest  comer  of  a  1000  acre  tract  No.  1660.  Beginning  at  a 
mulberry,  walnut  and  oak.  then  south  279  poles  crossing  Bushnell's  Creek  to  a 
walnut  and  three  red  oaks,  then  east  367V&  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  279  poles 
to  a  walnut,  then  west  36TA  poles  to  the  begiiming.  The  land  was  granted  to 
Eusabius  Bushnell  &  William  Dobbins  by  patent  dated  September  15.  1789  No. 
623.  Wit.  James  White. 

John  Hoard  August  12.  1794  page  331 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1867.  John  Hoard,  assignee  of  private  William  Haynes. 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree.  southeast  comer 
of  John  Forman's  preemption  runs  north  with  Forman" s  line  320  poles  crossing 
a  branch  of  Stones  River  to  a  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  crossing  said  to  an  elm. 
then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  begiiming.  Sun  eyed 
September  11, 1792.  by  Robert  Searcy  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  3604.  Located  August  25.  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20.  1793. 

William  Burke  August  18,  1794  page  337 

Indenture  made  July  11.  1794.  For  the  sum  of  40  pounds,  current  money  of  North 
Carolina.  James  Mulherin  has  sold  William  Burke  late  of  West  Florida  200  acres 
on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  swamp  oaks  in  the  point  near  the  mouth  of 
Hurricane  Creek  runs  then  north  126  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  254  poles  to  a 


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stake,  then  south  126  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Said  land  being 
part  of  a  tract  of  640  acres  granted  to  said  Mulherin,  assignee  of  James  Dory's 
heirs  warrant  No.  2412. 

John  Donelson  August  20,  1794  page  340 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  145.  John  Donelson,  assignee  of  Morris  Shane,  com- 
missioner guard,  is  granted  320  acres  on  the  head  branches  of  the  left  hand  fork 
of  Stoner  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  hickory,  white  oak  and  ash  near  a  spring  branch, 
then  north  116  poles  crossing  the  spring  branch  to  a  hickory  on  James  Hays  line, 
then  along  the  same  west  196  poles  to  a  stake,  then  along  the  said  Donelson's 
former  line  south  262  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  196  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  the  said  Donelson,  D.S.,  on  January  16,  1792,  in  consequence  of  a 
warrant  No.  812.  Located  September  26,  1791.  Grant  dated  April  27,  1793. 

John  Donelson  August  20,  1794  page  340 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2164.  John  Donelson,  assignee  of  private  William 
Dafnel's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  south  fork  of  Stoner 
Creek.  Beginning  at  James  Harris's  corner  sugar  tree  and  dogwood,  then  along 
Harris'  line  south  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  west  a  new  line  320  poles  to  a  stake 
north  320  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  hickory,  and  east  along  James  (C)arson's  line 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Donelson,  D.S.,  on  June  1 1,  1792, 
in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1 185.  Located  February  1, 1792.  Grant 
dated  May  20,  1793. 

John  Donelson  August  20,  1794  page  340 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1859.  John  Donelson,  assignee  of  Nicholas  Grocer,  a 
private,  is  granted  640  acres  on  a  south  fork  of  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning  at  a 
white  oak  and  two  dogwoods  on  Michael  Stoners'  line,  then  south  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  and  dogwood,  east  235  poles  to  a  red  oak,  north  94  poles  to  a  white 
oak,  east  120  poles  to  a  stake,  north  226  poles  to  a  stake  then  west  355  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Donelson  Deputy  Surveyor  on  March  11,  1792, 
in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3347.  Located  December  6, 1789.  Grant 
dated  May  21,  1793. 

John  Bucchanan  September  22,  1794  page  341 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  108.  Bucchanan  is  granted  320  acres  on  Stones  River 
for  his  service  in  the  commissioner  guard.  Beginning  at  two  poplar  saplins  on 
John  Brown's  east  boundary  line  being  William  Medlock's  northwest  corner, 
then  east  with  said  Medlock's  line  passing  his  corner  to  an  ash  and  mulberry  at 
320  poles,  then  north  160  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  320  poles  to  an  ash,  then 
south  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Bucchanan,  D.S.,  on  September  9, 1790, 
by  virture  of  a  warrant  No.  771.  Entered  November  1,  1785.  Grant  dated  No- 
vember 20,  1791. 

Alexander  Breckenridge  November  7,  1794  page  349 

Indenture  made  September  19,  1793.  John  Eburn  has  received  a  grant  for  1640 
acres  and  had  it  located  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  west  side  of  the 
west  fork.  Beginning  on  the  south  line  of  said  patent  on  the  river  and  nmning 

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with  the  west  line  to  a  back  line  so  as  to  make  a  long  square  to  include  500  acres 
on  the  west  side  of  the  river.  Alexander  Breckenridge  is  to  receive  the  500  acres 
tract  for  his  sen  ice  in  locating  the  land. 

Thomas  Hamilton  November  8.  1794  page  350 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1802.  Thomas  Hamilton,  heir  of  Hance  Hamilton, 
surgeon,  is  granted  4800  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  sugartree  on  the  first  line  run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783  about 
200  yards  east  of  said  river  M.  Armstrong's  corner,  runs  with  his  line  west  240 
chains  to  a  cedar,  then  north  200  chains  to  an  ash.  then  east  240  chains  to  a  stake, 
then  south  200  chains  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  Robert  Weakley  D.S.  on 
March  15.  1789.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  676.  Located  Jul)  9, 
1784.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

John  Bucchanan  November  18.  1794  page  354 

North  Carolina  Grant  no.  144.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  James  Lea.  chain 
carrier,  in  the  commissioners  guard  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  sugartree  being  the  northeast  comer  of  William  Matlock's  guard  right, 
then  north  with  Matlock's  line  226  poles  to  Phillip  Phillips's  north  boundary 
line,  then  east  30  poles  to  said  Pliillips"  northeast  comer,  then  south  1 14  poles  to 
a  dogwood,  then  east  281  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  340  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  west  311  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Bucchanan  as  D.S.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  817.  Located  September  1.  1792.  Grant 
dated  April  27,  1793. 

Ozwald  Towns  November  19.  1794  page  355 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  453.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Ozwald  Towns  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first 
large  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  marked  B.S..  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320 
poles  to  Stephen  Brook's  southwest  corner  a  hickory  and  ash  then  west  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  William  Nash.  D.S..  on  December  17,  1792. 
in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  617.  Entered  November  10.  1784.  Grant  dated 
January  7.  1793. 

Thomas  Molloy  January  29.  1795  page  358 

Indenture  made  January  24.  1795.  Thomas  Molloy  as  high  bidder  at  17  pounds 
&  ten  shillings  at  the  sheriff  sale.  Thomas  Molloy  has  bought  from  sheriff  Nicholas 
Perkins  Hardiman  1280  acres  which  was  formerly  the  property  of  George  Au- 
gust Sugg.  The  first  tract  of  640  acres  lies  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the 
first  creek  above  Stoners.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  poplar  corner  to  two  tracts 
of  William  Nash  and  one  tract  of  William  Hamilton,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  and  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  south  320  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 

The  other  tract  on  the  same  creek  as  the  first,  beginning  at  two  mulberrys  and 
a  walnut  140  poles  along  Logue's  north  and  runs  then  east  227  poles  to  a  mul- 
berry, then  north  454  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  227  poles  to  a  hickory,  then 
south  454  poles  to  the  beginning. 

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Joseph  Dean  February  5,  1795  page  363 

Indenture  made  October  13,  1794.  Joseph  as  high  bidder  at  a  sheriffs  sale  has 
bought  for  the  bid  of  five  shillings  2 1 3  acres  on  Stones  River.  The  land  was 
obtained  by  a  patent  for  640  acres  granted  to  John  Rice,  Abraham  Riston  and 
Elisha  Rice.  The  213  acres  being  sold  to  satisfy  a  judgement  against  Elisha  Rice. 
Beginning  at  ash  and  elm  on  the  east  bank  of  Stones  River,  being  corner  to  two 
surveys  claimed  by  John  Rice  &  Company,  then  east  226  poles  to  two  black 
walnut  trees,  then  south  452  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  black  oak,  then 
west  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  to  the  beginning  (bounds  of  original  grant). 
The  next  indenture  is  between  Joseph  Dean  and  the  sheriff  where  Joseph 
Dean  has  bought  the  remaining  427  acre  interest  in  the  above  described  tract  of 
640  acres  for  five  shillings  at  public  auction. 

Joseph  Barnes  March  9,  1795  page  380 

Indenture  made  January  14, 1795.  For  the  sum  of  500  pounds  Howel  Tatum  Esq. 
has  sold  100  acres  to  Joseph  Barnes.  The  land  originally  granted  lying  on  the 
first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  on  Stones  River.  The  original  grant  to  William 
Wallace,  assignee  of  Joshua  Roberts. 

Beginning  at  the  southeast  comer  of  said  tract  on  a  hickory,  runs  west  127 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  126  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  127  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  south  127  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  Dixon  April  20,  1795  page  381 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  94 1 .  Charles  Dixon,  assignee  of  private  Joel  Gunter,  is 
granted  274  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Bradley  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  branch 
of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  Stephen  Cantrels  northwest 
comer,  miming  with  his  line  east  148  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  296  poles  to  an 
ash  and  dogwood,  west  148 to  a  stake,  then  south  296  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Surveyed  on  April  24.  1787  by  John  Donelson  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  no.  1600.  Located  February  10,  1787.  Grant  dated  May  18, 
1789  (in  book  no  N.C.  grant  this  grant  no.  972)  maybe  971  above. 

Tilman  Dixon  April  20,  1795  page  382 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1515.  Tilman  Dixon,  assignee  of  private  Samuel 
Vaughan,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  head  branch  of  Stoners  Creek,  a  branch  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  and  two  dogwoods,  then  east  452  poles  to 
a  white  oak,  north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  west  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  (east?)  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  December  4,  1791,  by  John  Donelson,  D.S.,  in  con- 
sequence of  a  military  warrant  No.  1518.  Located  January  24,  1786.  Grant  dated 
April  10,  1792. 

Tilman  Dixon  April  20,  1795  page  382 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2 126.  Tilman  Dixon,  assignee  of  Peter  Jacobs,  is  granted 
640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  white  oak  marked  ID.  and  post  oak  marked  as  comer  trees  running 
south  452  poles  to  a  stake,  east  226  poles  to  a  stake,  north  452  poles  to  a  walnut, 


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west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  William  Nash  on  July  18,  1791,  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  1405.  Located 4.  1786.  Grant  dated  May 

20,  1793. 

Tilman  Dixon  April  20,  1795  page  382 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2125.  Tilman  Dixon,  assignee  of  private  William 
Sutherland,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stoner's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  white  oak  and  two  dogwoods  at  the  head  of  a  small  branch, 
thensouth  226  poles  to  a  white  oak.  east  452  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood, 
north  226  poles  to  said  Dixon's  corner,  white  oak.  then  along  his  line  west  452 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  on  December  4,  1791,  by  John  Donelson  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1519.  Located  October  29.  1787.  Grant 
dated  May  20,  1793. 

Robert  Smith  May  5,  1795  page  387 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1876.  Colonel  Robert  Smith  is  granted  1728  acres  on 
the  southside  of  Stones  River  and  above  the  mouth  of  Stuart's  Creek  for  his 
senice  in  the  Continental  Line.  Beginning  at  a  buckeye  and  white  oak  marked  R. 
W.  opposite  the  mouth  of  Falling  Creek,  runs  south  151  chains  to  an  ash.  then 
west  140  chains  to  a  stake  on  Stephen  CantrelTs  line,  then  with  his  line  north  95 
to  an  elm  Shedrack  Jones's  line,  then  with  his  line  east  35  chains  to  his  corner 

and  with  his north  33  chains  to  the  said  river  bank,  then  up  the  meanders  of 

the  same  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley  on  Feburary  15,  1791. 
in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  188.  Located  Februry  7.  1784.  Grant 
dated  May  20.  1793. 

JohnPirtle  May  15.  1795  page  398 

Indenture  made  August  2.  1794.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars  John  Overton  has 
sold  to  George  Pirtle  640  acres  adjoining  a  preemption  of  John  Caffrey  on  the 
and  lying  on  the  waters  of  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning  at  said  John  Caffrey"s  north- 
east corner  a  white  oak.  black  walnut  and  cedar,  then  north  284  poles  to  a  black 
oak,  then  west  360  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  284  poles  to  a  stake  on  said 
Caffrey's  line,  and  then  along  the  same  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  William  Donelson  &  Sevin  Donelson. 

Hance  Hamilton  May  18.  1795  page  403 

Indenture  made  May  22,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  500  pounds  Thomas  Hamilton  of 
Guilford  Co..  N.  C,  has  sold  Hance  Hamilton  of  Guilford  Co..  N.  C.  4800  acres 
on  both  sides  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  on  the  line 
run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783  about  200  yards  east  of  said  river.  Martin 
Armstrong's  corner  runs  with  his  line  west  240  to  a  cedar,  then  north  200  chains 
to  an  ash,  then  east  240  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  200  chains  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Francis  McNairy,  Alexander  McKeen,  Da\id  Moore.  &  Andres  McNairy. 

Stockley  Donelson  May  23,  1795  page  413 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  365.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stoner's  Creek,  a  branch 
of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  where  Samuel  Hays  crosses  said  creek,  then  along 

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poles  to  his  comer  on  Stoner's  Creek,  then  down  the  same  with  its  meanders  to 

the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John ,  D.  S.,  on  November  6,  1792,  agreeable 

to  warrant  No.  724.  Entered  May  6,  1785.  Grant  dated  June  26,  1793 

William  Moore  August  1,  1795  page  419 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2200.  Wm.  Moore  assignee  of  Alexander  Morris,  a 
non-commissioned  officer,  is  granted  1000  acres  in  Sumner  County  on  the  south 
branches  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  including  a  tree  marked  R.  Beginning  at 
an  elm  James  Robertson's  northwest  corner  on  the  Continental  Line  miming 
north  400  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  400  poles  to  an  ash,  then  south  400  poles  to 
an  ash  in  the  continental  line,  then  west  with  said  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
on  December  20,  1792  by  John  Davis,  D.S.,  by  virture  of  a  warrant  No.  3.  Entry 
dated  December  19,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

William  Turnbull  August  7,  1795  page  431 

Indenture  made  May  22,  1795.  William  Turnbull  as  high  bidder  of  51/4  dollars 
and  4  pound  and  10  shilling  has  bought  at  a  sheriffs  sale  of  the  property  of 
William  Burke,  a  tract  of  200  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  two  swamp 
oaks  in  the  point  near  the  mouth  of  Hurricane  Creek,  then  north  126  poles  to  an 
elm,  then  east  254  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  126  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  254 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Henry  King  August  15,  1795  page  433 

Indenture  made  July  17,  1795.  For  the  sum  of  100  poimds  Hardy  Homes  of 
Sampson  County  N.C.,  has  sold  Henry  King  of  the  same  county  2560  acres  on 
the  water  of  Stones  River  on  Farming  Creek  joining  the  upper  lines  of  the  pre- 
emption, running  up  the  creek  on  both  sides.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  and  elm 
and  nms  west  80  poles  to  Farming  Creek  crossing  the  creek  and  continuing  west 
60  poles  to  Col.  James  Armstrong's  southeast  corner,  continuing  west  with 
Armstrong's  line  in  all  512  poles  to  a  honey  locust  and  two  hickories,  then  south 
800  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  512  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  800  poles  to  the 
begiiming.  Being  No.  212.  Being  land  granted  Hardy  Holmes  by  patent  for  his 
service  in  the  Continental  Line. 

Wit.  John  Blackman,  Christoper  Davis,  Bennett  Blackman,  Charles  Hays  and 
Joseph  Moore. 

Clement  Hall  October  19,  1795  page  438 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  47.  Capt.  Clement  Hall  is  granted  3840  acres  on  Over- 
all Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River  for  his  sen  ice  in  the  Continental  Army. 
Beginning  at  two  walnuts  on  the  Commissioners  Line  marked,  1 1  miles  east  of 
Big  Harpeth,  then  west  820  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  925  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
east  820  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  925  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on 
August  23,  1785,  by  B.  Wm.  Pollock,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  555.  Located  March  14,  1784.  Grant  dated  March  14,  1786. 

Joseh  Barnes  October  28,  1795  page  442 

Indenture  made  June  13,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  250  pounds  Micajah  Barrow  has 


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sold  Joseph  Barnes  640  acres  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
a  large  poplar  Reed"s  corner  and  running  south  with  Reed's  line  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  and  ironwood  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the 
river  about  west  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east 
320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Benjamin  Ruks.  Willie  Barrows  &  Jonathan  Darden. 

William  Martin  November  4.  1795  page  447 

Indenture  Made  October  14.  1795.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Samuel  Barton 
has  sold  William  Martin  of  Pendleton  County,  S.C..  640  acres  on  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  white  oak.  hickory  and  dogwood  about  100  yards  from  Overall 
Creek  on  Col.  James  Armstrong's  east  boundary,  then  south  along  his  line  226 
poles  to  three  cherry  trees  and  an  elm.  then  east  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  452  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit  Robert  Searcy. 

William  Martin  November  4.  1795  page  447 

Indenture  made  September  29.  1795.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  Joseph  Martin 
of  Henry  County.  Virginia,  has  sold  William  Martin  of  Pendleton  County.  S.C. 
has  sold  a  tract  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak.  hickory,  and  dogwood 
about  100  yards  from  Overall  Creek  on  Col.  James  Armstrong's  east  boundary, 
then  south  along  his  line  226  poles  to  three  cherry  trees  and  an  elm.  then  east  452 

poles  to  a  stake. .  Then  west  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  It  being  surveyed 

by  virture  of  a  preemption  warrant  No.  600.  then  entry  dated  October  9.  1784. 
(This  is  the  same  boundries  as  the  preceding  deed)? 

Joseph  Harrison  November  5.  1795  page  449 

Indenture  made  April  23.  1795.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars  Lardner  Clark  has 
sold  Joseph  Harrison  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust  and 
elm  on  Capt.  James  Bradley's  north  boundary,  then  east  with  said  line  320  poles 
to  a  poplar  being  a  comer  to  said  Bradley,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Bennett  Searcy  &  John  Duason. 

Edward  Moore.  Jr.  November  6.  1795  page  452 

Indenture  made  July  29.  1795.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars  William  Moore  of 
Wilkes  Count}'.  Georgia,  has  sold  to  Edward  Moore.  Jr.  of  Wilkes  County.  Geor- 
gia. 640  acres  on  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  in  (Samuel) 
McMurrey's  east  boundary  line  being  Thomas  Gillespie's  northwest  corner,  then 
east  with  said  Gillespie's  line  452  poles  to  a  red  oak.  then  north  226  poles  to  a 
white  oak.  then  west  452  poles  to  a  hackberry  being  said  McMurrey's  northeast 
comer,  then  south  with  his  line  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  James  Robertson  &  John  Davis. 

Nana  Sheppard  November  10.  1795  page  455 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2324.  Nancy  Sheppard.  assignee  of  private  John 
Kirkland.  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  First  creek  which  the  Continental  Line 
crosses  as  it  runs  east  from  Stones  River  adjoining  the  lower  lines  of  an  entry  of 

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Nancy  Sheppard.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  then  east  226  poles  to  an  ash,  then 
north  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  on  April  20, 
1786,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2073.  Located  January  24,  1786. 
Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Nancy  Sheppard  November  10.  1795  page  456 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2326.  Nancy  Sheppard,  assignee  of  private  Joseph 
Floyd,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  second  creek  which  the  Continental  Boundary 
Line  crosses  after  it  leaves  the  waters  of  Stones  River  running  to  the  east  includ- 
ing a  tree  marked  EH.  Beginning  at  a  hickory,  then  east  226  poles  to  a  black  oak, 
then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  452 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S..  on  April  20,  1786,  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1766.  Located  January  24,  1793.  Grant 
dated  May  20,  1793. 

Nancy  Sheppard  November  10,  1795  page  457 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2297.  Nancy  Sheppard.  assignee  of  private  Hardy  Rob- 
erts heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  where 
the  line  of  the  Continental  Boundary  Line  crosses  said  fork  at  an  ash  on  the  bank, 
then  east  226  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  April  20, 
1786  by  Robert  Hays  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2085.  Lo- 
cated January  24,  1786.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

William  Matlock  November  14,  1795  page  45 7A 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  109.  Wm.  Matlock,  a  commissioners  guard,  is  granted 
320  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  and  red  oak  being  John  Brown's 
southeast  comer,  then  north  with  Brown's  line  226  poles  to  two  poplar  saplings, 
being  John  Bucchanan's  southwest  corner,  then  east  with  said  line  226  poles  to 
two  sugar  tree  saplings,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Phillip  Phillip's 
north  boundary,  then  west  with  said  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  Septem- 
ber 9,  1790.  by  John  Bucchanan.  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  service  warrant  No. 
769.  Entered  September  19.  1785.  Grant  dated  December  20,  1791. 

Nancy  Sheppard  November  16,  1795  page  457 A 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2323.  Nancy  Sheppard,  assignee  of  private  Richard 
Cobb,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  the  boundary  line,  then  east  with  said  line  226  poles 
crossing  said  fork  to  an  ash.  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  south  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  October  20,  1786, 
by  Robert  Hays.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  no.  1751.  Located 
January  24,  1786.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Nancy  Sheppard  November  16,  1795  page  458 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2284.  Nancy  Sheppard  is  granted  640  acres  as  as- 
signee of  private  Matthew  Hearing.  Lying  on  the  first  creek  that  the  boundary 
line  crosses  as  it  runs  east  from  Stones  River,  and  running  down.  Beginning  at  a 


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hickory,  then  east  226  poles  crossing  said  creek  to  an  oak.  then  north  452  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  452  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  on  April  20.  1786  by  Robert  Hays.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  761.  Located  January  4.  1786.  Grant  dated  May  20.  1793. 

Nancy  Sheppard  November  17.  1795  page  458 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2064.  Nancy  Sheppard.  assignee  of  private  William 
Cassall.  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  second  creek  that  the  boundary  line  crosses 
after  it  leaves  Stones  River  running  east  and  running  down  the  creek.  Beginning 
at  a  black  oak.  then  east  100  poles  crossing  said  creek  in  all  226  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  452 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays.  D.S..  on  April  20.  1786.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1754.  Located  January  24,  1786.  Grant 
dated  May  20.  1793. 

Nancy  Sheppard  November  17,  1795  page  459 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2325.  Nancy  Sheppard.  assignee  of  private  James  Orr. 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  second  creek  which  the  Continental  Line  crosses  after 
it  leaves  Stones  River  to  the  east  joining  the  lower  line  of  an  entry  of  Nancy 
Sheppard  on  its  north  boundary.  Beginning  at  a  hickory,  then  east  226  poles  to 
an  ash.  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south 
452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  April  20.  1786,  by  Robert  Hays  D.S.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1765.  Located  January  24.  1786.  Grant 
dated  May  20.  1793. 

William  Gill  December  3,  1795  page  464 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  280.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres 
William  Gill  is  granted  5000  on  both  sides  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  an  ash  on  the  Continental  Line  40  chains  west  of  said  river,  runs 
with  said  line  east  160  chains  to  a  white  oak.  then  south  3 12  chains  &  50  links  to 
a  stake,  then  west  160  chains  to  a  hickory,  then  north  3 12  chains  &  50  links  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  16,  1792,  by  John  Davis.  D.S..  in  conse- 
quence of  a  warrant  No.  468.  Located  October  25,  1783.  Grant  dated  December 
6,  1794. 

Robert  Kennedy  December  12.  1795  page  465 

Indenture  made  December  16,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars  William 
Edmonson  of  Washington  Count).  Virginia,  has  sold  Robert  Kennedy  140  acres 
being  a  part  of  the  preemption  granted  to  Joseph  Martin  lying  in  Daudson  County. 
Beginning  at  a  poplar  and  black  gum  on  William  Terrel  Lewis's  east  boundary, 
then  south  137  poles  to  a  dogwood  in  Thomas  Hardiman's  north  boundary  line, 
then  with  said  line  east  240  poles  to  a  white  oak,  north  50  poles  to  a  poplar, 
persimmon,  and  dogwood,  then  a  direct  line  to  the  beginning. 

James  Massey  January  5.  1796  page  470 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1623.  James  Massey.  assignee  of  the  heir  of  private 
Ruben  Massey,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  branches  of  the  fork  of  Stones 


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River.  Beginning  at  Stockley  Donelson's  corner  elm  and  sugartree,  ninning  with 
his  line  west  452  poles  to  an  ash,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  452 
poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donelson, 

D.S.,  on in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  165.  Located  February  7, 

1787.  Grant  dated  April  27,  1793. 

James  Massey  January  5,  1796  page  470 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1642.  James  Massey,  heir  of  private  Thomas  Massey, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  a  small  fork  of  Stuarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  William 
Brown's  corner  hickory  and  walnut,  then  west  160  poles  to  an  ash  and  hickory, 
then  south  440  to  a  stake  then  east  300  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  280  poles  to  a 
stake  on  said  William  Brown's  line,  then  along  the  same  west  160  poles  to  a 
hickory  and  black  oak,  then  north  160  poles  to  the  beginning.  Grant  dated  April 
27,  1793. 

Win.  Standley  February  2,  1796  page  475 

Indenture  made  September  26,  1789.  For  the  sum  of  64  pounds  Noah  Sugg  of 
Edgecombe  County,  N.C.,  has  sold  Win.  Standley  of  Bertie  County,  N.C..  640 
acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stone  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  the  northeast  corner  of  a  survey  of  George  A.  Sugg"s  warrant  No. 
2769  at  a  white  oak  and  hickory,  ninning  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  (?)  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Wetherspoon  February  8,  1796  page  480 

Indenture  made  December  14, 1795.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars  Andrew  Jackson 
has  sold  525  acres  in  Sumner  County  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River, 
being  part  of  a  tract  patented  in  the  name  of  George  A.  Sugg  by  patent  dated 
November  23,  1790  No.  921  and  sold  by  the  sheriff  for  taxes  to  the  said  Andrew 
Jackson.  Beginning  at  a  poplar,  John  Reed's  northwest  corner,  then  north  262l/2 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  262 '/s  poles  a  stake,  then  west 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  Francis  Holland  &  Geo.  Nevill. 

Howel  Tatum  February  12,  1796  page  485 

Indenmre  made  November  1 1, 1794.  For  the  high  bid  of  seven  pounds  at  a  sheriffs 
sale  of  Vi  tract  of  640  acres  the  property  of  Wm.  Wallace  is  sold  to  Howel  Tatum. 
Located  on  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  and  the  east  side  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  ash  Stephen  Brooks*  corner,  ninning  east  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  Thompson's  corner,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  west 
320  poles  to  two  mulberry  trees,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  &  George  M.  Deadrick  Febraary  29,  1796  page  487 

Indenture  made  Febniary  26,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  160  dollars  Joseph  Ross  of 
Edgecomb  County,  N.C.,  has  sold  to  John  and  George  M.  Deadrick  640  acres  in 
Sumner  County  on  the  north  waters  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  the 
first  line  run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783.  Beginning  at  a  beech  marked  R.W. 
Isadore's  northeast  corner  of  a  survey  on  the  warrant  No.  3398  ninning  west  280 
poles  with  his  line  to  a  hackberry  and  elm,  Matthew  Locke's  corner  in  John 
Welch's  line,  then  with  said  Locke's  line  362  poles  to  a  sugartree,  then  east  280 

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poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to  the  beginning.  Being  the  same  land  granted  to  the 
said  Joseph  by  patent  dated  November  26.  1789.  Wit.  Abner  Prck. 

John  Nowland  February  29.  1796  page  488 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  116.  John  Nowland.  a  soldier  in  the  Commissioners 
Guard,  is  granted  250  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
hickory  in  David  Davis"  south  boundary  line  runs  east  250  poles  to  a  dogwood, 
then  south  160  poles  to  an  elm.  then  west  250  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south?  160 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Davis  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  war- 
rant issued  from  the  entry  taker  of  the  State  of  North  Carolina  dated  December 
15,  1792.  Grant  dated  April  27.  1793. 


John  Caffrey  February  29.  1796  page  488 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2291.  Jolm  Caffrey.  assignee  of  Lawrence  Thompson 
is  granted  1 806  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  and  adjoining  Go\  erner 
Shelby's  tract  of  5000  acres.  Beginning  at  a  small  black  oak.  hickory,  and  dog- 
wood on  said  Governor  Shelby's  line,  then  along  the  same  east  640  poles  passing 
his  comer  to  an  elm  and  black  oak,  then  south  452  poles  to  a  wliite  oak.  then  west 
640  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Jolm  Donelson  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  790.  Located  May  6, 
1785.  Grant  dated  May  20.  1793. 

Andrew  Jackson  April  19,  1796  page  495 

Indenture  made  March  19.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  700  dollars  John  Shannon  of 
Logan  Count}'.  Kentucky,  has  sold  Andrew  Jackson  640  acres.  It  being  the  pre- 
emption of  Lewis  Roberts  and  granted  to  him  on  July  10.  1788.  No.  206.  Begin- 
ning at  an  ash  then  south  234  poles  to  an  elm  in  Hay's  line,  then  along  his  line 
west  443  poles  passing  his  comer  160  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  234  poles  to 
sugartree  and  red  oak  on  the  river,  then  up  the  Cumberland  with  its  meanders  to 
an  ash  at  the  mouth  of  the  spring  branch  then  east  200  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Richard  Cooke  and  Robert  Searcy. 

Andrew  Jackson  April  19.  1796  page  497 

Indenture  made  December  8.  1795.  At  a  sheriff  sale  of  525  acres  being  a  part  of 
a  tract  of  land  of  640  acres  and  patented  bearing  the  date  November  23.  1790. 
No.  921,  the  property  of  George  A.  Sugg  was  sold  for  taxes  to  Andrew  Jackson 
ha\ing  bid  5  dollars  and  25  cents.  The  land  lying  on  main  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  tree  John  Reed's  northwest  corner,  then  north  262J4 
poles,  then  west  320  poles,  then  south  262'/;  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west?  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  Andrew  McNairy  &  William  Black. 

William  and  Samuel  Donelson  May  4.  1796  page  500 

Indenture  made  June  2.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  1900  dollars  Hugh  Hays  has  sold  to 
William  and  Samuel  Donelson  640  acres  at  the  entrance  to  Jones  Bent.  Begin- 
ning at  Nathaniel  Hays's  northeast  comer  at  a  white  oak  running  then  west  with 
his  line  408  poles  to  a  black  walnut,  north  251  poles  to  a  honey  locust  and  elm. 


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east  408  poles  to  a  poplar,  south  25 1  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Bennett  Searcy. 

John  &  George  M.  Deadrick  May  6,  1796  page  502 

Indenture  made  February  26,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds  John  Nichols  has 
sold  John  &  George  M.  Deadrick  502 lA  acres  being  of  a  tract  of  land  granted  to 
John  Welch  by  North  Carolina  lying  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning 
at  a  hickory  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge  on  the  east  boundary  of  Robert  Weakley's 
survey  of  640  acres  and  seven  chains  south  of  his  northeast  corner  and  runs  east 
90  chains  to  a  white  oak  on  the  south  side  of  a  high  ridge,  then  south  55  chains  & 
23  links  and  1/3  to  a  stake,  then  west  90  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  55  chains  23 
1/3  links  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  Isham  W.  Parker. 

John  Smart  May  13,  1796  page  510 

Indenture  made  December  13,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  40  pounds  in  Pennsylvania 
money,  James  Billingly  has  sold  to  John  Stuart  of  Lancaster  County,  Pa.,  500 
acres.  James  Billingly  is  acting  as  attorney  for  Win.  Rea,  deceased,  the  owner  of 
the  land.  The  land  being  apart  of  a  tract  of  5000  acres  granted  by  North  Carolina 
to  Richard  Shevel  Walker  and  transferred  to  William  Rea.  The  land  on  the  east 
fork  of  Stones  River,  beginning  at  a  hickory  on  a  bluff  being  the  southwest  cor- 
ner of  a  tract  of  land  of  Thomas  Bean's  of  640  acres,  then  south  284  poles  to  a 
buckeye,  the  northwest  corner  of  McCory's  survey,  then  east  282  poles  with 
McCory's  line  to  a  stake,  then  north  282  poles  to  a  stake  on  Beans'  line,  then 
west  with  said  line  282  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  William  Anderson,  Thomas  Anderson.  &  Thomas  Blair. 


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Deeds  on  Stones  River  from 
Davidson  County  Deeds  Vol.  D 

James  Wills  May  13.  1796  page  1 

Indenture  made  December  7.  1796.  Edward  Bradly  of  Kentucky  has  sold  for  50 
dollars  to  James  Wills  1 17  3/4  acres.  The  land  being  part  of  Bradly's  preemption 
on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  marked  saplin  in  Jas.  Todd*s  east  boundary  line, 
by  Archibald  Buchanan's  southwest  corner,  then  south  with  Todd"s  line  95  poles 
to  a  dogwood  and  ash.  then  west  40  poles  to  a  hackberry  Samuel  McMurry's 
northeast  comer,  then  south  to  a  black  oak  being  William  Moore's  northwest 
corner  25  poles,  then  east  with  Moore's  line  108  3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
120  poles  to  Buchanan's  south  boundary  line,  then  west  148  3/4  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Wit.  Richard  Cook  -  Edward  Bradly. 

William  Ray  May  17.  1796  page  5 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1066.  Wm.  Ray.  assignee  of  private  Richard  Shewell, 
is  granted  1000  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  south  side  of  said 
river  and  on  the  first  creek  the  county  crosses.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  a  bluff 
in  Thomas  Blair's  line  running  south  21  chains  (written  in  above  -  this  ought  to 
be  seventy  chains)  to  a  large  buckeye,  the  northwest  comer  of  James  McCrory's 
land,  then  east  with  McCrory's  line  crossing  said  creek  140  chains  &  70  links  to 
a  stake,  then  north  71  chains  to  a  stake,  then  west  crossing  said  creek  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  July  14,  1788,  by  Thomas  Johnston.  D.S..  in  consequence 
of  a  military  warrant  No.  2363.  Located  March  20.  1788.  Grant  dated  November 
26.  1789. 

Benjamin  Smith  May  18.  1796  page  7 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  219.  Benjamin  Smith,  a  sergeant,  is  granted  428  acres 
on  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  north  side  of  the  old  east  line  where  Coxe's 
line  crosses  said  line  and  where  Col.  Lytle  cornered  on  said  line,  at  a  dogwood  & 
elm  then  west  with  the  old  line  200  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  342  XA  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  east  200  poles  to  Coxe's  west  boundary  line,  then  south  with  his  line 
342'/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  663.  Located  March  7.  1785. 

William  Herd  June  13.  1796  page  10 

Indenture  made  June  11.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars  Benjamin  Smith  has 
sold  the  preceding  described  tract  of  land  to  William  Herd.  Both  of  them  are  of 
Henry  County.  Virginia. 

Benjamin  Jacob  and  Joseph  Castleman  July  4,  1796  page  1 1 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  346.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  each  100  acres 
Benjamin  Jacob  and  Joseph  Castleman.  heirs  of  Jacob  Castleman.  are  granted 
523  acres  on  Stones  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  small  red 
oaks  &  sugar  tree  on  James  Hay's  line,  then  along  the  same  188  poles  south  to 
his  comer,  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  west  100  poles  to  a  hickory,  south  264  poles 
crossing  a  spring  branch  to  a  hickory  &  small  sasafras.  east  226  poles  to  a  large 
black  oak.  north  452  poles  to  an  ash.  hickory  &  dogAvood.  then  west  126  poles  to 

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the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  12,  1791,  by  John  Donelson  in  consequence 
of  a  military  warrant  No.  207.  Entered  January  29,  1784.  Grant  dated  November 
27,  1792. 

Willouby  Williams  July  7,  1796  page  12 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  249.  Willouby  Williams,  assignee  of  private  John  Bates, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  about  2'/2  miles  southeast  of  a  survey  of 
Philips  &  Campbell  No.  43.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  running  west  320  poles  to  an 
ash,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  oak,  then  north 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  December  2,  1792,  by  Anthony  Foster, 
D.S,.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1746.  Located  November  30, 
1792.  Grant  dated  April  1,  1794. 

Moses  Shelby  July  22,  1796  page  13 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  180.  In  consideration  of  the  service  of  Col.  Martin 
Armstrong,  surveyor,  have  granted  Moses  Shelby  50  acres  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  gum  William  Stewart's  northwest  corner,  then  north 
140  poles  to  an  elm  on  the  bank  of  said  river,  then  up  said  river  with  its  meanders 
240  poles  to  an  ironwood  on  said  Stewart's  west  boundary,  then  north  to  the 

beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Buchanan,  D.  S.,  in  consequence  of  an  entry 7, 

1792.  Grant  dated  March  26,  1795. 

Elijah  Robertson  July  22.  1796  page  16 

Indenture  made  June  5,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars  William  Terrell  Lewis 
has  sold  Elijah  Robertson  640  acres  on  Stones  River  adjoining  an  entry  of  Lt. 
Burk's.  Beginning  at  an  ash  at  Burk's  southwest  comer  and  running  east  320 
poles  to  an  elm  then  south  320  poles  to  an  oak,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Granted  by  patent  dated  May  20, 1793  No. 
2146  to  said  William  Terrell  Lewis.  Wit.  Daniel  James  &  James  C.  Marlin. 

Thomas  Gleaves  July  26,  1796  page  21 

Indenture  made  January  1 1,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars  John  Donelson  has 
sold  Thomas  Gleaves  of  White  County,  Virginia,  a  tract  of  land  adjoining  on  the 
east  William  Stewart's  preemption  and  on  both  sides  of  a  sinking  branch  of  Stones 
Creek.  Beginning  at  the  said  Stewart's  corner  a  poplar,  then  along  his  line  south 
140  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  a  new  line  east  363  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  260 
to  a  stake,  then  west  443  poles  to  a  white  oak  on  Stoners  Lick  survey,  then  along 
said  line  south  100  poles  to  three  small  white  oaks,  on  William  Stewart's  line, 
and  then  along  his  line  east  80  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Joseph  Davis,  John  Hays,  &  John  Enoch 

John  Gordon  July  26,  1796  page  21 

Indenture  made  June  6, 1796.  For  the  sum  of  3000  dollars  James  Hoggat  has  sold 
to  John  Gordon  a  tract  of  land  adjacent  to  the  land  adjoining  the  stone  lick,  in- 
cluding a  part  of  the  plantation  that  James  Bosley  now  lives  on  about  2  miles 
from  Nashville,  containing  about  271  acres.  Beginning  at  a  sweet  gum  in  Beal 
Bosley 's  line  south  10  degrees  east  256  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  15  degrees 
east  20  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  south  10  degrees  154  poles  to  an  oak  &  elm,  then 

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west  89  poles  to  a  scaley  bark  hickory  John  Costello's  corner,  then  north  17 
degrees  west  to  a  dogwood.  94  poles,  then  north  20  degrees  west  80  poles  to  an 
oak  Samuel  Deasons  comer,  then  north  26  degrees  west  115  poles  to  a  white 
oak  Beal  Bosky" s  corner  then  north  75  degrees  east  74  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then 
north  1 1  degrees  west  with  Beal  Bosley"s  line  to  a  stake,  then  with  Beal  Bosley 
to  the  beginning. 

Edward  Cox  July  25.  1796  page  27 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  129.  Edward  Cox  is  granted  800  acres  for  his  senice 
as  a  pack  horse  master  in  the  Commissioners  Guard.  Land  lying  on  the  waters  of 
Stewarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  and  dogwood  on  Robert  Russell's  north 
boundary  line  7  poles  south  of  Steven  Cantrells  southwest  comer,  then  north 
327  poles  to  said  Cantrells  northwest  comer,  then  west  391/2  poles  to  a  dog- 
wood, then  south  327  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
John  Buchanan.  D.S..  on  December  16.  1791.  in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No. 
148.  Located  January  16.  1784.  Grant  dated  April  27.  1793. 

William  Hord  July  29,  1796  page  31 

Indenture  made  May  10,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  20  pounds  Benjamin  Smith  of 
Henry  County,  Virginia,  has  sold  William  Hord  of  the  same  county  and  state  428 
acres  on  Stones  River.  The  land  grant  Benjamin  Smith  by  virture  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  663  for  his  senice  in  the  army.  Land  entered  March  17,  1785.  (have 
here  no.  463).  Beginning  on  the  east  line  of  where  Thomas  Cox's  line  crosses 
said  line  at  a  dogwood,  then  north  with  said  line,  then  west  then  south  to  the  east 
line,  then  along  the  east  line  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Isaac  McNutt  &  Saml.  Donelson. 

James  Wills  August  1.  1796  page  35 

Indenture  made  June  4.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  60  dollars  James  Todd  has  sold 
James  Wills  29  acres  and  sixty  poles  on  the  western  bank  of  Stones  River.  Be- 
ginning at  a  black  oak.  white  oak  and  sassafras  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then 
miming  south  3  degrees  east  22  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  south  15  degrees  east 
50  poles  to  a  sugartree  and  hackberry.  then  south  20  degrees  east  32  poles  to  a 
dogwood,  then  east  22  poles  to  a  comer  a  white  ash.  then  north  130  poles  to  a 
black  oak  and  elm  on  the  bank  of  Stones  River,  being  the  northeast  comer  of 
Todd's  preemption,  then  down  the  river  41  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Cotton  August  1.  1796  page  35 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2512.  Thomas  Cotton,  assignee  of  James  Smith,  pri- 
vate, is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  northeast  corner  of 
said  Cotton's  other  survey  being  an  ash  &  elm  then  east  320  poles  to  a  white  oak. 
then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  southeast  comer  of  his 
other  survey,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  April  22.  1785.  by  John 
Buchanan.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  874.  Located  August 
5,  1784.  Grant  dated  August  27.  1795. 

William  Gowen  August  2.  1796  page  38 

Indenture  made  December  13.  1796.  The  sheriff  has  sold  150  acres  of  Thomas 

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Armstrong's  tract  of  3840  acres  on  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River  to  Will- 
iam Gowen,  who  was  high  bidder  of  12  dollars.  Beginning  at  two  dogwoods  &  a 
hickory  then  south  154  9/10  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  154  9/10  poles  to  a  stake, 
North  154  9/10  poles  to  a  stake,  then  to  the  beginning. 

Gabriel  Enochs  August  3,  1796  page  38 

Indenture  made  December  13, 1795.  For  the  sum  of  (ten)  hundred  dollars  Robert 
Hays  has  sold  to  Gabriel  Enoch  of  Rowan  County,  N.C.,  640  acres  on  the  east 
branches  of  Stones  River  and  about  one  mile  and  a  half  east  of  Stoner's  Lick. 
Beginning  at  John  Donelson's  northeast  corner  a  black  oak,  then  along  said 
Donelson's  line  south  320  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  hickory,  then  east  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles 
to  the  beginning. 

John  Gowen  August  3,  1796  page  40 

The  sheriff  has  sold  89  3/4  acres  of  Stephen  Brooks's  tract  of  192  acres  on  Stones 
River  on  the  first  creek  above  Stewart's  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  the  river.  John 
Gowen  as  high  bidder  of  5  dollars  has  bought  the  89  3/4  acres.  Beginning  at  a 

mulberry  and  white ,  then  north  1 WA  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  114/2  poles 

to  a  stake,  then  south  1 14  '/>  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  John  Topp  &  Constant  Hardiman. 

James  Glasgow  August  22,  1796  page  42 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2441.  James  Glasgow,  assignee  of  private  Jessee 
Wollard,  is  granted  228  acres  on  Stones  River  joining  Capt.  Jos.  Rhode's  east 
boundary  of  3840  acres.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  on  said  Rhodes  east  boundary 
line  running  north  190  9/10  poles  to  an  ash,  then  east  190  9/10  poles  to  an  oak, 
then  south  190  9/10  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  190  9/10  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  on  December  21,  1792.  by  Win.  Mclin  D.S.  in  consequence  of  a  mili- 
tary warrant  No.  1151.  Located  December  21,  1792.  Grant  dated  January  20, 
1794. 

George  A.  Suggs  September  15,  1796  page  44 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  990.  George  Augustus  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  Wil- 
liam Shover's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner's  Lick 
Creek.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  poplar  comer  to  two  tract  of  William  Nash 
and  one  tract  of  William  (Hambleton),  then  north  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and 
hickory,  east  320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Wm.  Nash  on  May  12,  1788.  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  2769.  Located  April  2,  1788.  Grant  dated  May 
18,  1789. 

George  A.  Sugg  September  15,  1796  page  44 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  893.  George  Augustus  Sugg,  assignee  of  private  John 
Stinson,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek  on  the 
east  side  of  Stones  River.  Joining  John  Logue's  survey  of  1000  acres.  Beginning 
at  two  mulberries  and  a  walnut.  140  poles  along  Logue's  north  line,  runs  then 
east  227  poles  to  a  mulberry,  north  454  poles  to  a  dogwood,  west  227  poles  to  a 

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hickory',  south  454  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  March  20.  1788.  by  Wm. 
Nash.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2236.  Located  May  25, 
1786.  Grant  dated  January  17.  1789. 

John  Ebum  October  3,  1796  page  45 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  617.  Capt.  John  Ebum.  Esq.  is  granted  1645  acres  on 
the  west  side  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  for  his  sen  ice  in  the  army.  Begin- 
ning at  a  locust  and  mulberry  about  four  miles  below  the  first  line  run  by  the 
commissioners  and  about  Vi  mile  below  the  mouth  of  a  spring  branch  on  the  east 
side  of  said  fork,  runs  south  92  chains  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood  on  the  east 
side  of  said  fork,  then  178  chains  &  80  links  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  92  chains 
to  a  stake,  then  east  178  chains  &  80  links  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  Sep- 
tember 1.  1785.  by  Robert  Weakley.  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  105.  Located  February  16.  1784.  Grant  dated  September  15.  1787. 

Jethro  Sumner  October  21.  1796  page  47 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  157.  Briadier  General  Jethro  Sumner  is  granted  12.000 
acres  on  Big  Harpeth  River,  Arrington  Creek.  Stewarts  Creek  and  Mill  Creek  for 
his  service  in  the  Continental  Line.  Beginning  at  a  large  poplar  and  white  oak 
near  the  south  boundary  running  1292  poles  to  an  ash  on  the  said  boundary,  then 
north  1737  to  two  red  oaks,  then  west  1292  poles  to  a  stake.  1737  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  on  November  20.  1786,  by  Thomas  Mattey.  D.S..  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  166.  Located  October  29,  1784.  Grant  dated 
April  27,  1793. 

Thomas  Massey  October  25.  1796  page  49 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1363.  Thomas  Massey.  assignee  of  private  Ruben 
Massey  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  a  small  fork  of  Stewarts  Creek.  Beginning 
at  William  Bowens  comer,  hickory  and  walnut,  then  west  160  poles  to  an  ash 
and  hickory,  then  south  440  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash  then 
north  280  poles  to  a  stake  on  said  Bowen's  line,  then  along  the  same  west  160 
poles  to  a  mulberry  &  black  oak.  then  north  160  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed No.  164.  Located  May  6,  1785.  Grant  dated  November  16.  1790. 

John  &  George  M.  Deadrick  October  28,  1796  page  55 

Indenture  made  September  3.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  213  dollars  James  Mears  of 
Logan  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  John  &  George  M.  Deadrick  160  acres  on 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  beech  and  walnut  on  the  east  side  of  line  of  Wm. 
Moore's  preemption  being  also  Thomas  McCrory's  west  boundary  line,  then 
east  150  poles  to  a  sassafras,  then  south  170  poles  to  a  white  oak  on  south  bound- 
ary of  said  McCron  *s  survey,  then  west  with  said  line.  150  poles  to  a  dogwood 
on  Thomas  Gallaspy's  east  boundary  line,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

John  &  George  M.  Deadrick  October  29.  1796  page  55 

Indenture  made  August  31,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  $106.66  John  Tilly  has  sold 
George  M.  &  John  Deadrick  160  acres  on  Stones  River,  being  a  part  of  Thomas 
McCrory"s  preemption.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones 
River,  then  west  150  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  north  170  poles  to  a  sassafras. 

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then  east  150  poles  to  the  bank  of  the  river  opposite  to  an  island  then  up  the  river 
to  the  beginning. 

Leaven  Mitchel  October  31,  1796  page  57 

Indenture  made  June  15,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars  John  Bucchanan  has 
sold  Leaven  Mitchel  of  Rockingham  County,  Virginia,  640  acres  on  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  sugartree  being  northeast  corner  of  William  Matlock's  guard  right, 
then  south  with  Matlock's  line  226  poles  to  Philip  Philips'  north  boundary  line, 
then  east  30  poles  to  said  Philips'  northeast  corner,  then  south  114  poles  to  a 
dogwood,  then  east  281  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north  440  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  west  311  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Caffrey  November  4,  1796  page  68 

Indenture  made  October  12,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars  John  &  George  M. 
Deadrick  have  sold  to  John  Caffrey  two  tract  containing  320  acres.  One  tract 
beginning  at  a  black  walnut  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  running  then  west 
150  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  170  poles  to  a  sassafras,  then  east  150  poles 
to  the  bank  of  Stones  River,  then  up  the  river  to  the  beginning. 

The  other  tract  beginning  at  a  black  walnut  on  the  east  side  of  William 
Moore's  preemption,  being  also  Thomas  McCrory's  west  boundary  line  running 
then  east  150  poles  to  a  sassafras  south  170  poles  to  a  white  oak  in  the  south 
boundary  line  of  said  McCrory's  survey,  then  west  150  poles  to  a  dogwood, 
Thomas  Gallaspy's  east  boundary  line,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

John  Thompson  November  10,  1796  page  79 

Indenture  made  September  16,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  50  pounds  Virginia  cur- 
rency, William  Nash  has  sold  John  Thompson  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones 
River  on  the  west  boundary  of  a  survey  of  640  acres  granted  to  Aquilla  Sugg  by 
warrant  No.  1503.  Beginning  at  the  northwest  corner  of  said  survey  at  a  dog- 
wood and  other  marked  trees,  running  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  poplar 
marked  as  aforesaid,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
stake  Sugg's  southwest  comer,  then  north  with  his  line  320  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

John  Bucchanan  November  11,  1796  page  81 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2756.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  private  Francis 
Corbin  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  an  elm, 
Daniel  Frazier's  northwest  corner  then  west  with  said  Frazief  s  north  boundary 
line  220  poles  to  an  ash  on  Nancy  &  Elizabeth  Readon's  east  boundary  line,  then 
north  320  poles  to  an  elm  on  Green  Hill's  east  boundary  then  east  320  poles  to  an 
ash,  then  south  to  the  beginning.  (?  first  measure  220  may  be  320).  Surveyed  by 
said  Bucchanan  on  June  14,  1796,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
1316.  Located  June  9,  1796.  Grant  dated  July  20,  1796. 

John  Medeacis  November  14,  1796  page  83 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1771.  Captain  John  Medeacis  is  granted  3840  acres  on 
the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  for  his  service  in  the  Continental  Army.  Beginning 
at  an  ash  William  Gill's  northwest  comer  on  the  Continental  Line,  runs  north 

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140  chains  to  a  hickory,  then  east  274  &  30  links  to  a  white  oak  then  south  140 
chains  to  a  stake  on  said  Continental  Line  and  William  Gill,  west  274  &  30  links 

to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Davis.  D.S..  on in  consequence  of  a 

military  warrant  No.  19.  Located  October  17.  1783.  Grant  dated  May  20.  1793. 

JohnHowel  Novebmer  14.  1796  page  84 

Indenture  made  August  7.  1796.  Thomas  Massey  of  Rockingham  County,  Vir- 
ginia, has  sold  for  120  pounds  640  acres  to  John  Howel.  Located  on  a  small  fork 
of  Stuarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  William  Bowens  comer,  hickory  and  walnut, 
then  west  160  poles  to  an  ash  and  hickory,  then  south  440  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
east  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  480  to  a  stake  on  said  Boweif  s  line,  then 
along  his  line  west  160  poles  to  a  mulberry  and  black  oak.  then  north  160  poles 
to  the  begiiming. 

Benj.  Bryan  November  25,  1796  page  86 

Indenture  made  October  18.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars  Thomas  (Auers) 
has  sold  to  Benj.  Bryan  640  acres  near  the  head  of  the  first  creek  that  runs  into 
Stones  River  above  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  ash  the  north- 
east corner  of  John  Herrald"s  survey,  then  south  with  said  Herrald's  boundary  to 
a  dogwood  320  poles,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Bucchanan  December  5.  1796  page  91 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2758.  John  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  private  John  Ross, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  an  ash  being  Ebenezer 
Brooks'  southwest  comer  then  east  120  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  80  poles  to 
Green  Hill's  northeast  corner,  then  west  240  poles  to  Green  Hill's  northwest 
comer,  south  200  poles  to  an  ash.  then  west  80  poles  to  Robert  Thompson's  east 
boundary  line,  then  north  580  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Dan'l  McGoodin's  east 
boundary  line,  east  200  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  384  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  said  Bucchanan  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  205 1 . 
Located  June  9,  1796.  Grant  dated  July  20,  1796. 

John  Bucchanan  December  5,  1796  page  91 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2759.  John  Bucchanan.  assignee  of  private  John  Manson 
is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  on  Ebenezer 
Brooks'  south  boundary  line  about  20  poles  east  of  a  glade,  then  west  with  said 
Brooks'  line  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  east  320 
poles  to  an  ash  &  several  marked  trees,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  on  June  15.  1796.  by  said  Bucchanan  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  2529.  Located  June  9,  1796.  Grant  dated  July  20,  1796. 

John  Bucchanan  December  5.  1796  page  91 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2757.  John  Bucchanan.  assignee  of  private  Lewis 
Sowell.  is  granted  640  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek.  Beginning  at  two  sugartree 
saplins  on  Daniel  Frazier's  east  boundary  line,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  sugartree 
and  black  gum,  then  east  226  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  452  poles  to  a  dogwood. 


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then  west  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Bucchanan  June  15, 
1796,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1031.  Located  June  9,  1796. 

Sam*l  Edmondson  January  31,  1797  page  103 

Indenture  made  August  5, 1796.  For  the  sum  of  150  Joseph  Dean  has  sold  Samuel 
Edmondson  200  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stones  River,  it  being  a  part  of  a  grant  to 
John  Rice,  Abraham  Riston,  &  Elisha  Rice  dated  June  13,  1787  &  No.  294. 
Beginning  at  an  ash  and  elm  the  beginning  corner  of  the  original  survey  then 
south  with  the  west  boundary  line  of  said  survey  252  poles  to  a  white  ash,  then 
east  127  poles  to  a  stake  having  crossed  Stones  River  at  20  poles,  then  north  252 
poles  to  an  elm  on  the  north  boundary  line  of  said  survey,  then  west  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Jno.  Baker  February  1,  1797  page  106 

Indenture  made  September  24,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars  Robert  Hays  has 
sold  John  Baker  of  Montgomery  Count}',  Tennessee,  640  acres  on  a  small  fork  of 
Stoners  Creek  adjoining  Stones  Lick  survey.  Beginning  at  a  small  ash  tree  a 
small  distance  above  Stoner's  Lick,  then  along  Stoner's  line  east  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  on  a  small  drain,  then  along  John  Donelson"s  line  south  320  poles  to  a 
black  oak,  then  west  320  poles  to  an  ash  tree  on  said  Stoner's  Lick  survey,  then 
along  the  same  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Edmund  Jones  February  7,  1797  page  115 

James  Glasgow  of  Glasgow  County.  N.C.,  has  sold  for  1 14  dollars  a  tract  of  228 
on  Stones  River  to  Edmund  Jones.  The  land  joining  Capt.  Joseph  Rhoad*s  east 
boundary  of  a  3840  acres  tract.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  on  said  Rhoads'  east  bound- 
ary running  north  190  9/10  to  an  ash.  then  east  190  9/10  poles  to  an  oak,  then 
south  190  9/10  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  190  9/10  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  McNairy  February  10.  1797  page  120 

Indenture  made  September  1,  1797.  The  sheriff  has  sold  John  McNairy  and  his 
wife  Mary  several  tracts  of  land  belonging  to  Eusebius  Bushnell  and  William 
Dobbins.  John  McNairy  was  high  bidder  of  1930  dollars  for  the  several  tracts. 

One  tract  of  1000  acres  on  Stones  River  &  located  in  the  military  office  on 
Jul)'  25,  1785.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby "s  southwest  comer  a  large  hickory 
red  oak  and  dogwood,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's  line, 
west  500  poles  to  a  stake,  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  east  to  the  beginning. 

Another  tract  on  Stones  River  of  1000  acres  located  in  the  military  land 
office  on  July  25.  1785.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's  southeast  corner  a 
double  walnut  &  oak  ninning  east  370  poles  to  Capt.  Montford"s  line  to  a  walnut, 
south  432  poles  to  a  stake,  west  370  poles  to  a  mulberry,  &  north  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Another  tract  of  1000  on  Stones  River  located  in  the  military  land  office  on 
July  25.  1 785.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelbys  south  boundary  at  a  dogwood  & 
two  hickories,  then  east  370  poles  crossing  a  small  creek  to  Shelby's  southeast 
corner  a  double  walnut  and  oak.  then  south  432  to  a  stake,  then  west  370  to  a 
mulberry,  walnut  and  ash,  north  432  poles  crossing  Bushnells  Creek  to  the  be- 
ginning. 

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Another  tract  on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River  of  1622  acres  located 
in  the  military  land  office  on  July  25.  1785.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelby's 
northwest  corner  at  a  large  red  oak  &  hickory,  running  east  with  Shelby's  north 
boundary  648'/2  poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  walnut  in  said  Shelby's  line, 
then  north  400  poles  to  a  stake,  west  648'/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  400  poles  cross- 
ing Stones  River  to  the  beginning. 

Another  tract  of  1000  acres  on  Hickman  Creek. 

Another  tract  on  south  of  Cumberland  River  of  640  acres. 

Also  another  tract  on  Stones  River  of  1000  acres  located  in  the  military 
land  office  on  July  25.  1785.  Beginning  at  Col.  Isaac  Shelbys  northwest  corner 
a  large  red  oak  &  hickory  running  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut  on  said  Shelby's 
line,  then  west  500  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake  then  east  500 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Another  tract  on  the  water  of containing  640  acres  located  in  the 

military  land  office  on  July  25.  1785.  Beginning  at  Capt.  Moses  Shelby's  south- 
east comer  on  the  east  side  of  Stuarts  Creek  at  tliree  hickories,  then  north  400 
poles  with  said  Shelby's  line  to  a  mulberry,  then  east  256  to  a  stake,  then  south 
400  poles  to  a  red  oak.  then  west  250  poles  to  the  beginning. 

One  other  tract  of  640  acres  on  the  south  side  of  the  Cumberland. 

Jno.  Cravens  February  13.  1797  page  124 

Indenture  made  March  12.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars  Stokley  Donelson  of 
Knox  County  has  sold  John  Cravens  of  Logan  County.  Kentucky,  a  tract  of  land 
on  Stoners  Creek  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  where  Sam'l  Hays's  line 
crosses  said  Creek  then  along  his  line  north  80  poles  to  his  comer  two  poplars, 
then  along  Nathaniel  Hays*  line  east  20  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  60  poles  to 
Donelson's  corner,  white  oak.  then  along  his  line  east  400  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
south  280  to  a  white  oak,  then  west  320  poles  to  an  ash  on  Stoners  line,  then 
along  the  same  north  140  to  Ins  corner  near  Stoners  Creek,  west  160  to  a  corner 
on  the  creek,  then  down  the  same  with  its  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

John  Tilly  February  15,  1797  page  127 

Indenture  made  August  27,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars  Samuel  Barton  has 
sold  John  Tilly  160  acres  on  Stones  River  being  a  part  of  Thomas  McCrory 
preemption.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River,  then 
west  150  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  north  170  poles  to  a  sassafras,  then  east  150 
poles  to  the  bank  of  the  river  opposite  to  an  island,  then  up  the  river  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

William  T.  Lewis  February  17.  1797  page  130 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2143.  William  Terrell  Lewis,  assignee  of  private  Joel 
Morrison,  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones  River  adjoining  an  entry  of  his  own  on 
the  east  which  joins  an  entry  of  Lt.  Burk's.  Beginning  at  an  ash.  then  east  320 
poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  yvest  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S..  on 
November  30.  1792  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3132.  Located 
November  30.  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 


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Samuel  Weakley  March  7,  1797  page  131 

Indenture  made  May  25,  1795.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars  Robert  Weakley  has 
sold  213  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginnng  at  a  small  dogwood  on 
the  north  side  of  said  fork  20  chains  north  of  Gen.  Griffith  Rutherford's  north- 
east corner  of  a  tract  warrant  no.  3225,  nms  east  60  chains  to  a  white  oak  on  the 
side  of  a  bluff  on  said  fork,  then  south  35  &  50  links  to  a  stake,  then  west  60 
chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  35  chain  &  50  links  to  the  beginning.  Being  the 
north  end  of  a  tract  of  640  acres  granted  to  Richard  Cathey,  assignee  of  William 
Weaver,  private. 

John  Overton  March  13,  1797  page  133 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  185.  John  Overton  assignee,  of  Corporal  Frederick 
Maryan,  of  a  battalion  of  troops  raised  for  the  protection  of  Davidson  County, 
said  Overton  is  granted  480  on  the  west  bank  of  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones 
River  on  an  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  where  the  upper  line  of  the  said  Overton's 
640  acre  tract  as  assignee  of  Patrick  Kelly's  second  half  years  pay  crosses  the 
same  at  an  elm.  Rims  then  west  130  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  277  poles  to 
a  hickory,  then  east  277  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  277  to  a  stake,  then  west  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donelson  on  November  19,  1792,  in  conse- 
quence of  a  warrant.  Grant  dated  July  20,  1796. 

John  Overton  March  13,  1797  page  134 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  183.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  Major  Patrick  Kelly  of 
a  battalion  raised  to  protect  Davidson  County,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west 
bank  of  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  an  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  where 
the  upper  line  of  the  said  Overton's  640  acre  tract  as  assignee  of  the  said  Kelly's 
first  half  years  pay  crosses  the  said  fork,  at  an  elm,  running  then  west  160  poles 
to  a  black  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John 
Donelson  on  November  17,  1792,  in  consequence  of  the  afore  said  right.  Lo- 
cated   .  Grant  dated  July  20,  1796. 

John  Overton  March  13,  1797  page  134 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  182.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  Fredrick  Marian,  cor- 
poral, in  a  battalion  raised  to  protect  Davidson  County,  is  granted  480  acres. 
Beginning  on  the  west  bank  of  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  an  east  fork 
of  the  west  fork  where  the  upper  line  of  said  Overton's  480  acre  tract  as  assignee 
of  Fredrick  Marian's  first  half  years  pay  cresses  the  same,  at  an  elm,  then  west 
130  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  277  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  277  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  north  277  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
John  Donelson  D.S.  on  November  19,  1792,  in  consequence  of  the  above  right. 
Located .  Grant  dated  July  20,  1796. 

John  Overton  March  13,  1796  page  134 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  181.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  private  (Suzzill)  Fry  of 
a  company  of  troops  raised  to  protect  Davidson  County,  is  granted  400  acres  on 
the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River,  on  an  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  where  the 
upper  line  of  said  Overton's  480  acre  tract  as  assignee  of  Fredrick  Masson's 

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second  half  years  pay,  crosses  the  same  at  a  small  ash  then  w  est  1 30  poles  to  a 
black  oak.  then  south  252  3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  252  3/4  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  252  3/4  poles  to  an  elm.  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John 
Donelson  on  November  19.  1792.  in  consequence  of  the  afore  said  right.  Lo- 
cated   .  Grant  dated  July  20.  1796. 

John  Overton  March  13.  1797  page  135 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  186.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  private  James  McCain, 
of  a  company  of  troops  raised  to  protect  Davidson  County,  is  granted  400  acres 
on  the  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  on  the  east 
boundary  of  a  640  acre  survey  of  said  Overton  as  assignee  of  Patrick  Kelly  sec- 
ond half  years  pay.  running  them  east  252  3/4  poles  to  an  oak.  then  north  252  3/ 
4  to  an  oak.  then  west  252  3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  with  said  boundary  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Hays  on  November  20, 1792.  in  consequence 
of  aforesaid  right.  Grant  dated  July  20.  1796. 

John  Overton  March  13.  1797  page  135 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  184.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  Sgt.  Major  Patrick 
Kelly  in  the  battalion  of  troops  raised  to  protect  Davidson  County  is  granted  640 
acres  on  the  west  bank  of  an  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  where  the 
military  line  crosses  the  same  at  an  elm  &  adjoining  Joseph  Rhoads's  military 
tract  of  3840  acres,  running  then  west  160  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donelson  on  November  1 7.  1792. 
in  consequence  of  the  aforesaid  right.  Grant  dated  Jul}  20,  1796. 

John  Overton  March  13,  1797  page  135 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  187.  John  Overton,  assignee  of  private  John  Till}  of 
the  battalion  of  troops  raised  to  protect  Davidson  County,  is  granted  400  acres  on 
the  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  in  the  east 
boundary  of  a  640  acre  tract  of  said  Overton  as  assignee  of  Patrick  Kelly  first 
half  years  pay,  running  then  east  252  3/4  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  252  3/ 
4  poles  to  an  oak,  then  west  252  3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  the  northeast  comer  of  said 
640  acre  tract  then  south  with  the  east  boundary  of  said  tract  to  the  beginning. 
Sun  eyed  November  20,  1792.  by  Robert  Hays.  Grant  dated  Jul}  20.  1796. 

Robert  Wormack  May  5.  1797  page  149 

Indenture  made  April  15.  1797.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars  William  Nash  has 
sold  Robert  Wormack  200  acres.  It  being  a  grant  by  North  Carolina  to  William 
Nash's  No.  247  as  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong  surveyor  on  the  first  creek 
above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Joining  the  west 
boundary  of  Stephen  Brooks  and  north  boundary  of  Ozwald  Townsend's  pre- 
emption. Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  ash  southwest  comer  of  said  Brooks  sur- 
vey, running  west  253  poles  to  an  ash.  north  126  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  253 
poles  to  a  stake  on  Brooks"  line,  then  south  126  poles  to  the  beginning. 


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Mathias  Hoover  May  9,  1797  page  154 

Indenture  made  August  9,  1793.  For  the  sum  of  500  pounds  Guilford  Dudley  of 
Green  County  has  sold  Mathias  Hoover  5000  acres  on  waters  of  Duck  River  (this 
later  found  to  be  Rutherford).  Beginning  at  the  said  Dudley's  southwest  corner 
of  a  survey  of  1456  acres  at  a  hickory  then  south  640  poles  to  a  sugartree,  then 
west  1250  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  640  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  1250  to  the 
beginning. 

James  Robertson  May  9.  1797  page  155 

Indenture  made  between  James  Hogg  of  Orange  County,  N.C.  and  James 
Robertson  of  Sumner  County.  For  the  trouble  of  locating  and  surveying  2000 
acres  into  several  surveys  but  joining  one  another  both  lying  on  the  east  fork  of 
Stones  River  in  Sumner  County.  One  1000  acres  was  granted  to  said  Hogg  by 
patent  dated  December  16.  1795,  and  registered  in  Sumner  County  book  E  page 
224  December  7,  1795.  The  other  was  granted  to  John  Muskie?  December  of 
Wilmington.  N.C.  by  patent  of  the  same  date.  Registered  in  the  Sumner  County 
record  also  of  the  tract  being  conveyed  to  James  Hogg.  Also  for  one  dollar  paid 
by  said  Robertson  is  sold  666  1/3  acres  being  a  part  of  the  1000  acre  tract  granted 
to  James  Hogg.  Beginning  at  an  elm  on  the  Continental  Line,  the  beginning  cor- 
ner of  the  1000  acre  survey  then  west  along  the  survey  line  &  also  being  the 
Continental  Line  53  chains  &  33  1/3  links  to  a  stake,  then  south  125  chains  to  a 
stake  in  the  southern  boundary  of  the  1000  acre  survey,  then  east  along  the  said 
line  53  chain  33  1/3  links  to  an  ash  the  southeast  corner  of  the  survey,  then  north 
along  the  boundary  line  of  the  said  tract  125  chains  to  the  beginning. 

Wm.  Tucker  May  9.  1797  page  156 

Indenture  made  April  7,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars  John  Tucker  has  sold 
Wm.  Tucker  of  Robertson  County  300  acres  number  67  on  the  patent.  Beginning 
at  a  mulberry  &  dogwood  at  the  north  west  corner  of  Edwin  Hickman's  survey. 
Then  east  16  chains  &  50  links  to  Stuarts  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  then 
north  with  the  creek  the  different  courses  down  to  Hickman's  line,  then  with  the 
meanders  to  a  stake  on  said  creek,  then  west  53  chains  to  a  stake,  then  to  the 
beginning. 

Wm.  Terrell  May  17,  1797  page  171 

Indenture  made  January  2,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  650  dollars  James  Massey  of 
Chatham.  N.C.  has  sold  640  acres  to  William  Terrell  of  Knox  County.  The  land 
lying  on  a  small  fork  of  Stuarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  William  Bowen's  corner 
hickory  and  walnut  then  west  160  poles  to  a  hickory  &  ash.  then  south  440  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  280  poles  to  a  stake  on  the 
said  William  Bowen's  line  then  along  the  same  west  160  poles  to  a  mulberry  and 
black  oak.  Then  north  160  poles  to  the  beginning.  Original  grant  No.  1642.  Dated 
April  27,  1792. 

Wm.  Terrell  May  17,  1797  page  171 

Indenture  made  January  2,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars  James  Massey  of 
Chatham  Countv,  N.C,  has  sold  William  Terrell  of  Knox  County  640  acres  on 


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the  east  branches  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Stockley 
Donelson's  corner  elm  and  sngartree.  running  with  his  line  west  452  poles  to  an 
ash.  then  south  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  452  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  226 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Andrew  Steel  May  20,  1797  page  179 

Indenture  made  April  10.  1797.  For  the  sum  of  24  pounds  John  Donelson  has 
sold  Andrew  Steel  of  Sumner  County  100  acres.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and 
hickory  a  corner  of  Stoner's  Lick  survey,  then  along  John  Donelson's  heirs  line 
west  220  poles  to  an  elm  and  locust  on  the  cedar  branch,  then  down  the  same  as 
it  meanders  to  Stones  River,  then  along  the  banks  of  Stones  River  to  Jacob 
Casselman's  line,  then  along  his  line  north  30  poles  to  his  comer,  then  east  197 
poles  to  a  stake  on  the  said  Stoner  Lick  survey,  then  along  the  same  north  64 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Robert  Hays  May  24.  1797  page  188 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2795.  Robert  Hays,  assignee  of  private  Nathaniel  Bigs, 
is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  main  fork  of  Suggs 
Creek,  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  on  the  north  boundary  of 
Logue's  1000  acre  survey.  Beginning  at  two  dogwoods  at  Logue's  northwest 
corner  running  east  with  said  Logue's  line  400  poles  to  his  northeast  comer  to  a 
stake,  then  north  180  poles  with  Sugg  line  to  his  northwest  corner  at  stake  on 
Fort's  south  boundary,  then  west  225  poles  with  Fort's  line  to  his  southwest 
corner  a  stake,  then  north  with  Fort's  line  227  poles  to  a  dogwood  at  Fort's  north- 
west corner,  then  west  150  1/3  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  south  407  poles  to  the 
beginning. 

Joseph  Rhodes  May  25.  1797  page  188 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1792.  Capt.  Joseph  Rhodes  is  granted  3840  acres  on 
the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the  west  bank  of  said  fork 
where  the  Soldiers  Boundary  Line  crosses,  commonly  called  Rutherford's  line, 
then  along  the  said  boundary  line  west  240  poles  to  an  ash  on  said  line,  then 
north  960  poles  to  a  red  oak.  then  east  640  poles  crossing  the  said  west  fork  to  a 
stake,  then  south  960  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  400  poles  crossing  said  west  fork 
to  the  beginning.  Dated  May  20.  1793. 

Thomas  Hopkins  May  27.  1797  page  189 

Indenture  made  May  18,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  140  dollars  John  Caffrey  has  sold 
Thomas  Hopkins  of  Sullivan  County  320  acres.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  on 
the  bank  of  Stones  River  running  then  west  300  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Thomas 
Gallaspey's  east  boundary  then  north  170  poles  to  a  black  walnut  on  the  east  side 
of  William  Moore's  preemption  being  also  Thomas  McCrory's  west  boundary 
line  running  then  east  300  poles  to  the  banks  of  Stones  river,  then  up  the  mean- 
ders of  the  river  to  the  beginning. 

Robert  Love  July  29,  1797  page  198 

Indenture  made  June  18.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  14  dollar  per  acre  John  Gray  Blount 
of  Beaufort  County.  N.C.  has  sold  Robert  Love  of  Buncomb  County.  N.C..  1645 

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acres  on  the  west  side  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  Beginning  at  a  locust  and 
mulberry  about  four  miles  below  the  first  line  run  by  the  commissioners  and 
about  Vi  mile  below  the  mouth  of  the  spring  branch  on  the  east  side  of  the  said 
fork,  runs  south  92  chains  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood  on  the  east  side  of  said 
fork,  then  west  178  chains  &  80  links  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  92  chains  to  a 
stake,  then  east  178  chains  &  80  links  to  the  beginning.  John  Ebwan  sold  this 
tract  to  John  Blount. 

JohnHoggatt  July  31,  1797  page  201 

Indenture  made  July  7,  1797.  Edward  Bradly  of  Fayette  Co.,  Kentucky,  has  sold 
for  1080  dollars  to  John  Hoggatt  360  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River, 
being  part  of  a  grant  No.  348  to  said  Bradly  of  584  acres,  it  being  his  preemption, 
except  for  lA  which  he  has  sold  to  John  Overton  for  one  dollar.  The  preemption  is 
bounded  as  follows:  Beginning  at  a  sugartree.  Archibald  Bucchanan's  southeast 
corner,  then  west  with  his  line  275  poles  to  James  Todd's  east  boundary,  then 
south  with  said  line  95  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  west  40  poles  to  Sam'l  McMurry's 
northeast  corner  a  hackberry,  then  south  with  said  line  1 14  poles  to  a  stake  in 
William  Moore's  preemption  then  cast  452  poles  to  Thomas  McCrory's  west 
boundary,  then  north  with  said  line  1 14  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  40  poles  to 
an  elm  on  the  bank  of  Stones  River,  down  the  river  248  poles  to  three  ironwoods, 
saplings  on  a  bluff,  then  north  with  said  Bucchanan  line  to  the  beginning. 

Jas.  Gallaspy  August  2,  1797  page  206 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  320dollars,  Thomas  McCrory  has 
sold  James  Gallaspy  320  acres  being  part  of  a  640  acre  grant  to  said  McCrory. 
Beginning  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  at  the  mouth  of  the  first  creek  above 
the  old  station  at  an  elm,  then  west  40  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  south  74  poles  to 
William  Moore's  northeast  white  oak  corner,  then  continuing  south  on  said 
Moore's  line  200  poles  to  a  black  walnut  comer,  then  east  300  poles  to  the  west 
bank  of  said  river,  then  down  the  river  with  its  meanders  to  the  beginning. 
Wit  Patrick  Lyons  &  Henry  Wiggins. 

Charles  Croughton  August  30,  1797  page  234 

Indenture  made  July  1,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars,  William  Drummond. 
George  Murry,  Patrick  Home  &  Joseph  Eunever  have  sold  two  tracts  confining 
1280  acres. 

One  tract  of  640  acres  on  Stones  River  about  VA  miles  south  of  a  survey  of 
Phillips  and  Campbell  No.  43.  Beginning  at  an  ash  running  west  320  poles  to  a 
hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then 
north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  The  grant  No.  2494  dated  April  1,  1794. 

The  other  tract  of  640  acres  on  Stones  River  about  2'/2  miles  southeast  of  a 
survey  of  Phillips  and  Campbell  No.  73.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  running  west  320 
poles  to  an  ash,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  oak, 
then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  The  original  grant  No.  2493  dated  April  1, 
1794. 


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Eunever,  Dnimmond.  Murry.  Home  &  Croughter  August  31,  1797  page  235 
Indenture  made  October  21,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars.  Stockley  Donelson 
of  Knox  Count}',  has  sold  Joseph  Eunever,  William  Dnimmond.  George  Murry. 
Patrick  Home  &  Charles  Croughter  640  acres  on  Stones  River  about  2lA  miles 
southeast  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  and  Campbell  No.  43.  Beginning  at  a  walnut 
running  west  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320 
poles  to  an  oak.  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Original  grant  to  Willouby 
Williams  No.  2493  warrant  No.  1746. 

Eunever.  Dnimmond.  Murry.  Home  &  Croughton  August  31.  1797  page  236 
Indenture  made  October  21,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars.  Stockley  Donelson 
of  Knox  Co.  has  sold  to  Joseph  Eunever.  William  Dnimmond.  George  Murry, 
Patrick  Home  and  Charles  Croughton  of  Spotsylvania  County.  Virginia.  640  acres 
on  Stones  River  about  VA  miles  south  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  &  Campbell  No.  43. 
Beginning  at  an  ash  ninning  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to 
a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Original  grant  No.  2494  to  Willouby  Williams  by  warrant  No.  2839  and  dated 
April  1.  1794.  and  com  eyed  to  Stockley  Donelson  on  July  22.  1796. 

Bryant  Whitfield  page  247 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1911.  Bryant  Whitfield,  assignee  of  private  Evan  Bass, 
is  granted  274  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first  creek  above 
Stoner's  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  northwest  corner  of  Ozwald 
Townsend's  survey  of  640  acres  ninning  then  south  289  to  an  oak.  then  west  144 
poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  289  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Sun  eyed  by  Win.  Nash  on  December  21.  1792.  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  1581.  Located  December  1,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Bryant  Whitfield  Spetember  25.  1797  page  247 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2207.  Bryant  Whitfield,  assignee  of  private  Aron 
Newsham.  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first  creek 
above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek  on  the  south  boundary  of  Aquilla  Sugg.  Beginning  at 
the  southeast  corner  of  Aquilla  Sugg  at  a  mulberry,  hone)  locust,  ash,  elm  & 
hickory,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
north  226  poles  to  an  oak.  then  east  (462)  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by 
Win.  Nash,  D.S.,  on  December  22,  1792,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  1502.  Located  December  21.  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Bryant  Whitfield  September  25,  1797  page  247 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1778.  Bryant  Whitfield,  assignee  of  private  Hughy 
Stephens,  is  granted  365  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first  creek 
above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  said  Whitfield's  southeast  comer  of 
274  acre  survey  at  an  ash.  then  west  144  poles  to  a  dogwood,  said  Whitfield's 
southwest  corner,  then  south  263  to  a  stake,  then  east  232  to  a  stake,  then  north 
232  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  88  poles  to  a  dogwood.  Townscnd's  southest 
corner,  then  north  with  his  line  31  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Win. 


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Nash,  D.S.,  on  December  21,  1792,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
1338.  Located  December  21,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

William  Nash  September  25,  1797  page  248 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2776.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  heirs  of  private  John 
Anderson,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  east  fork  of 
the  first  creek  above  Stoner*s  Lick  Creek.  Joining  a  survey  of  his  own  on  the 
south  and  Sugg  on  the  east  and  south  of  his  survey  of  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a 
black  oak  southwest  corner  of  above  mentioned  tract  of  said  Nash  on  Sugg's  east 
boundary,  south  with  said  line  50  to  a  black  oak  Sugg*s  southeast  corner  cross- 
ing said  fork  at  36  poles,  then  west  305  poles  with  Sugg's  line  to  an  elm,  mul- 
berry and  dogwood  at  Sugg's  southwest  corner  on  the  east  boundary  of  Nash's 
640  acre  survey  conveyed  by  deed  to  John  Thompson,  crossing  said  fork,  then 
south  crossing  said  fork  216  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  405  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
north  266  poles  to  a  stake  on  said  Nash's  south  boundary,  then  with  his  line  100 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  March  20,  1796,  by  said  Nash  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  3736.  Located  November  21,  1795.  Grant  dated 
September  9,  1796. 

William  Nash  September  25,  1797  page  248 

Indenhire  made  August  22,  1796.  For  the  services  of  William  Nash  in  locating 
and  surveying  seven  tracts  for  Bryant  Whitfield  amounting  to  4179  acres,  the 
three  following  tracts  are  conveyed  to  the  said  William  Nash.  Grants  No.  1911, 
2207,  and  1778.  (Description  given  but  are  same  as  listed  above.) 

Rucker  &  Dawson  October  20,  1797  page  252 

Indenture  made  September  26,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  3612  dollars.  John  Caffrey 
has  sold  James  Rucker  of  Campbell  County.  Virginia,  and  Thomas  Rucker  & 
Zachariah  Dawson  of  Amherst  County,  Virginia,  1806  acres  in  Simmer  County 
on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  small  black  oak,  hickory,  & 
dogwood  on  Isaac  Shelby's  line,  then  along  said  line  east  640  poles  to  a  black 
oak,  then  south  452  to  a  white  oak,  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  west  640  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  north  452  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Williams  Ocober  27,  1797  page  255 

Indenture  made  August  19. 1797.  For  the  sum  of  250  dollars,  Samuel  Edmondson 
has  sold  James  Williams  200  acres  on  both  sides  of  Stones  River,  being  a  part  of 
an  original  grant  to  John  Rice,  Abraham  Riston  &  Elisha  Rice  dated  June  13, 
1787.  No.  294.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and  elm.  the  beginning  corner  of  the  original 
survey,  then  south  with  the  west  boundary  of  the  survey  252  poles  to  a  white  oak, 
then  east  127  poles  to  a  stake  having  crossed  Stones  River  at  20  poles,  then  north 
252  poles  to  an  elm  in  the  north  boundary  of  said  survey,  then  west  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

John  Anthony  November  16,  1797  page  275 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars.  James  Gallaspie  has 
sold  John  Anthony  100  acres.  Being  a  part  of  a  640  acre  tract  granted  to  Thomas 
McCrory  on  McCrory  Creek  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut 

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corner  on  the  east  end  of  William  Moore's  land,  then  east  280  poles  to  the  west 
bank  of  Stones  River,  then  down  the  river  58  poles  to  an  elm  on  an  island,  then 
west  280  poles  to  a  black  oak  &  hickory  comer  on  said  Moore's  line,  then  south 
58  poles  to  a  black  walnut  beginning  corner. 
Wit.  Bird  Nance  &  Polly  Nance. 

Joseph  Hendricks  November  24,  1797  page  276 

Indenture  made  January  29,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars.  Andrew  Jackson 
has  sold  Joseph  Hendricks  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak. 
hickory  &  dogwood  about  100  yards  from  Overall  Creek  on  Col.  James 
Armstrong's  east  boundary,  then  along  his  line  226  poles  to  three  cherry  trees  & 
elm.  then  east  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  452 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  a  tract  of  land  granted  by  patent  to  Joseph  Martin 
No.  266. 

Thomas  Molloy  December  13.  1797  page  285 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2981.  Thomas  Molloy.  assignee  of  private  Andrew 
Boston,  is  granted  228  acres  on  Overall  Creek  adjoining  the  south  &  west  bound- 
aries of  Overall's  and  King's  preemptions.  Beginning  at  a  hackberry  and  large 
beech  on  their  west  boundary,  running  west  120  poles  to  a  sugartree  &  two  dog- 
woods, then  south  262  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  210'/£  toan  ash.  then  north  55 
poles  to  Overall's  and  King's  south  boundary,  then  west  90'/;  poles  to  a  buckeye 
&  two  ashs.  their  southwest  comer  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said 
Molloy  on  December  10.  1797,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1829. 
Located  June  29.  1796.  Grant  dated  April  10.  1797. 

Thomas  Molloy  December  13.  1797  page  286 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  72.  Thomas  Molloy  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong. 
surveyor,  is  granted  72  acres  on  Overall  Creek  and  joining  the  upper  line  of  said 
Molloy's  tract  of  228  acres.  Beginning  at  an  ash.  the  southeast  comer  of  the 
aforesaid  tract,  miming  west  96  poles  to  a  large  sugartree.  then  south  120  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  96  poles  to  Jeremiah  Smith's  west  boundary,  then  north  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Molloy  on  January  23.  1796.  in  consequence  of 
said  service  right.  Grant  dated  April  10.  1797. 

Thomas  Molloy  December  13.  1797  page  286 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  552.  Thomas  Molloy.  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong. 
surveyor,  is  granted  150  acres  on  Overall  Creek  joining  the  west  boundary  of 
Overall's  &  King's  preemption.  Begining  at  two  small  sugartrees  14  poles  south 
of  the  northwest  corner  of  said  preemption,  miming  west  134  poles  to  a  sugartree 
then  south  179  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  134  poles  tosaid  Overall's  &  King's 
line,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Molloy  on  October  26.  1796. 
Grant  dated  April  1.  1797. 

Robert  &  Samuel  Weakley  December  23.  1797  page  288 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3072.  Robert  &  Samuel  Weakley,  assignees  of  private 
Daniel  Turner,  are  granted  640  acres  on  Harts  Spring  branch  on  waters  of  Stuarts 
Creek.  Beginning  at  a  large  red  oak  and  dogwood.  Robert  Russell's  southwest 

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corner  on  the  south  side  of  said  branch,  runs  with  Russell's  line  east  61  chains  to 
a  poplar  &  small  hickory  on  Evan  Shelby's  line,  with  said  line  south  52  chains  & 
50  links  to  Moses  Shelby's  corner  and  with  his  line  in  all  72  chains  &  50  links  to 
a  walnut,  corner  to  a  tract  granted  to  Eusebius  Bushnell,  with  said  line  64  chains 
passing  his  corner  of  said  tract  west  in  all  (126)  chains  to  a  stake  then  north  32 
chains  &  50  links  to  a  stake,  then  east  1  chain  to  the  corner  of  the  heirs  of  Nathaniel 
Hart's  tract  and  with  their  line  in  all  6 1  chains  to  a  small  black  oak  in  their  comer, 
with  their  line  north  40  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert  Weakley  on 
March  30,  1797,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3984.  Located  March 
29,  1797.  Grant  dated  July  19,  1797. 

William  Nash  January  29,  1798  page  292 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  247.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong, 
surveyor,  is  granted  200  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first  large 
creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek,  joining  the  west  boundary  of  Stephen  Brooks 
and  north  boundary  of  Ozwald  Townsend's  preemption.  Beginning  at  a  hickory 
&  ash  southwest  corner  of  said  Brook's  survey,  ninning  west  253  poles  to  an  ash, 
then  north  126  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  253  poles  to  a  stake,  on  Brooks's 
line,  then  south  126  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  said  Nash  on  December 
22,  1792.  Grant  dated  February  27,  1796. 

William  Turnbull  January  31,1 798  page  295 

Indenture  made  December  26,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars,  James  Mulherin 
has  sold  William  Turnbull  200  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  swamp 
oak  trees  on  the  best  bank  of  Stones  River  just  above  the  junction  of  Hurricane 
Creek,  running  then  east  182  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  176  poles  to  an  elm  then 
west  182  poles  to  a  hickory  &  ironwood,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 

William  Kimbrough  February  9,  1798  page  306 

For  400  dollars,  William  Kimbrough  bought  this  200  acres  on  December  27, 
1798. 

Henry  &  Fred  Foster  February  3,  1798  page  299 

Indenture  made  May  24,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  150  pounds,  Philip  Phillips  & 
Michael  Campbell  of  Kentucky  have  sold  Henry  Foster  of  Davidson  County  & 

Frederick  Foster  of  (Hard D)  County,  Kentucky,  640  acres  on  Stones  River 

and  Mill  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  being  Nathaniel  Gowan's  northeast  cor- 
ner then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  being  said  Gowan's  southeast  corner,  then  north  to 
the  beginning. 

Benjamin  Knox  February  11,  1798  page  309 

Indenture  made  March  25,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  1240  dollars,  Edward  Moore  of 
Wilkes  County,  Georgia.,  has  sold  Benjamin  Knox  of  Oglethorp  County,  Geor- 
gia, 640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar,  Samuel  McMurry's  east 
boundary  line  being  Thomas  Gillaspy's  northwest  corner,  then  east  with  said 
Gillaspy  452  poles  to  a  red  oak,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  west 
452  poles  to  a  hackberry  being  said  McMurry's  northeast  corner,  then  south  with 

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1796,  and  conveyed  by  McNairy  to  said  Thomas  Lancaster  on  June  10.  1797. 
Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  iromvood  sapling  being  the  third  comer  of  said  tract 
of  640  acres,  running  then  123  poles  to  a  stake  on  a  north  comer,  then  east  125 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  128  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  125  poles  to  the 
beginning. 

Haitvvell  Seat  February  16.  1798  page  315 

Indenture  made  October  17, 1797.  John  Gallaspie  of  Sumner  Count)  has  sold  for 
500  dollars  to  Hartwell  Seat  220  acres  on  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  dogwood  being  James  McKinney's  notheast  comer,  then  east  187  poles 
to  a  cedar,  then  south  188  poles  to  a  hickory  &  sugartree  marked,  then  west  187 
poles  to  a  hickory  being  said  McKinney's  southeast  corner,  then  north  to  the 
beginning.  The  land  being  the  southeast  comer  of  a  tract  granted  Jason  Thomp- 
son, grant  No.  1201. 

Stockley  Donelson  &  William  T.  Lewis        February  26.  1798  page  319 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  356.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres. 
Stockley  Donelson  &  William  T.  Lewis  are  granted  640  acres  in  Jones  Bent. 
Beginning  at  a  red  oak  &  white  oak  about  %  mile  above  Donelson "s  Ford  then 
east  384  poles  to  two  elms,  then  with  Roberts's  line  north  154  poles  to  a  small 
red  oak  and  sugartree  on  Jones  Bluff,  then  down  the  river  as  it  meanders  to  a 
white  oak  and  elm.  then  west  352  to  a  poplar,  then  south  175  poles  to  a  stake  on 
Cumberland  River,  then  down  the  river  as  it  meanders  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed by  John  Donelson  on  March  1,  1792.  warrant  No.  321.  Located  March  1. 
1784. 

John  Coffee  February  9.  1798  page  308 

Indenture  made  November  13.  1797.  For  1280  dollars.  John  Coffee  bought  Wil- 
liam T.  Lewis's  part  of  the  above  described  tract.  Mentions  a  spring  known  as 
Stockley  Donelson's  spring  and  Col.  John  Overton  as  owner  on  the  north  bound- 
ary. 

James  Cox  March  5,  1798  page  320 

Indenture  made  December  24.  1797.  For  the  sum  of  140  dollars.  William  Terrel 
of  Grayson  County,  Virginia,  has  sold  James  Cox  of  the  same  county  and  state 
140  acres  on  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  and  two  hickories  being 
the  northeast  comer  of  the  original  survey,  runs  west  with  the  north  boundary  of 
the  same  170  poles  to  a  cedar  near  the  east  bank  of  Overall  Creek,  then  south  129 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  170  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  129  poles  to  the 
beginning. 

James  Watson  page  321 

Indenture  made  September  28.  1797.  For  the  sum  of  7000  dollars.  Stockley 
Donelson  of  Raleigh.  N.  C.  has  sold  to  James  Watson  of  Alexandria.  Virginia. 
18,150  acres  in  31  tracts. 

274  acres 
Tract  #  18  -  on  Falling  Creek  an  eastern  corner  of  his  survey  of  1000  acres,  then 
north  156  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  east  282  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  hickory  on 

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Stocklcy  Donelson's  line  of  a  survey  of  1000  acres,  then  along  his  line  south  156 
to  said  Nash*s  corner  on  said  Donelson's  line,  then  along  the  said  Nash's  line  to 
the  beginning.  Original  grant  No.  3105. 

Tract  #  19  -  on  Falling  Creek,  an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
William  Nash's  corner  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  it  being  Nash's  northeast  corner, 
then  north  500  poles  to  a  white  oak  &  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  toa  stake, 
then  south  500  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  an  elm,  William  Nash's  northwest 
comer,  then  along  his  line  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  said 
Donelson  as  assignee  of  Humphry  McCumber  by  grant  No.  3 106  for  1000  acres. 
Tract  #  2 1  -  One  other  tract  in  Sumner  County  on  the  north  of  Falling  Creek,  a 
branch  of  Stones  River.  Begining  at  John  Marshall's  northwest  comer  of  his 
survey  of  228  acres,  being  his  second  survey  from  the  mouth  of  the  creek,  then 
north  306  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  west  240  to  a  white  oak,  then  south  306  poles 
to  a  stake  on  Marshall's  line,  then  along  the  same  east  240  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Contains  457  acres.  Granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  as  assignee  of  Ralph  Davis. 
Grant  No.  3108. 

Tract  #22  -  One  other  tract  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  a  branch.  Begin- 
ning at  Lewis  Wells's  southeast  corner  a  hickory  and  ash,  then  along  Redmond 
Barry's  line  south  320  poles  to  two  dogwoods  on  said  Barry's  line,  then  west  183 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  in  the  said  Lewis  Wells's  line, 
then  along  the  same  east  183  poles  to  the  beginning.  Contains  365  acres.  Granted 
to  Donelson  as  assignee  of  Absolum  Winday  by  grant  No.  3109. 

S.  Donelson  &  William  Terrell  April  18,  1798  page  326 

Indenture  made  March  13,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  5760  Willouby  Williams  of 
Glasgow  County,  N.  C,  has  sold  Stockley  Donelson  &  William  Terrell  of  Knox 
County  18  tracts  containing  11,  748  acres. 

Tract  #  17  -  Original  grant  No.  2493  on  Stones  River  about  2!/2  miles  southeast  of 
a  survey  of  Phillips  &  Campbell  No.  43.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  running  west  320 
poles  to  an  ash,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  oak, 
then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Grant  dated  April  4,  1794.  Contains  640 
acres. 

Tract  #  18  -  Original  grant  No.  2494  dated  April  1.  1794.  Contains  640  acres  on 
Stones  River  about  VA  south  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  &  Campbell.  Beginning  at  an 
ash  running  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then 
east  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Watson  April  18,  1798  page  330 

Indenture  made  December  12. 1796.  For  the  sum  of  one  dollar,  Stockley  Donelson 
of  Knox  County  has  sold  to  James  Watson  of  Alexandria,  Virginia,  sixteen  tracts 
of  Land. 

Tract  #  1  -  On  the  first  creek  east  of  the  Pond  Lick  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones 
River  in  sumner  County.  Distinguished  by  the  number  2710.  Beginning  at  the 
place  where  the  upper  line  of  survey  No.  3154  of  said  Donelson  crosses  said 
creek,  then  along  that  line  south  160  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
red  oak.  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles,  then  south  to  the 


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beginning.  Contains  640  acres. 

Tract  #  3  -  On  the  north  fork  of  the  first  creek  east  of  the  Pond  Lick  in  Sumner 

County  distinguished  by  No.  2713.  Beginning  at  the  upper  line  of  a  survey  of 

said  Donelson  No. at  a  small  sugartree.  then  west  along  that  line  160  poles 

to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Contains  640  acres. 
Tract  #  4  -  Also  on  the  first  creek  east  of  the  Pond  Lick  Creek  in  Sumner  County 
No.  2714,  contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  the  place  where  the  upper  line  of  said 

Donelson" s  survey  No. crosses  the  said  creek,  then  with  that  line  south 

160  poles  to  a  red  oak.  then  east  320  poles  to  tA\o  dogwoods,  then  north  320 
poles  crossing  said  creek  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to 
the  beginning. 

Tract  #  5  -  A  tract  on  Stones  River  about mile  south  from  Stones  Lick  and 

on  both  sides  of  the  Buffalo  Road  leading  from  the  Lick  to  Suggs  Creek  in 
Davidson  County.  Grant  No.  275  contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  Hay's  comer 
on  a  black  oak,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash  &  dogwood  on  Dixon "s  line,  then 
south  320  poles  crossing  the  Buffalo  Road  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  6  -  A  tract  on  Stones  River  No.  2716  contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a 
mulberry  the  northeast  comer  of  Ebenezer  Brooks,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  hickory 
and  white  oak,  then  north  226  poles  to  an  ash  and  walnut,  then  west  452  poles  (o 
an  ash.  then  south  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  7  -  On  the  north  fork  of  the  first  creek  east  of  Pond  Lick  in  Sumner 
County  No.  2717  containing  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  and  dogwood,  a 
corner  of  a  tract  of  Ethrel  Donelson.  then  west  with  that  line  160  poles  to  a 
hickory  and  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  the  east  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  8  -  On  the  north  fork  of  the  first  creek  east  of  Pond  Lick  and  almost  3 
miles  above  the  Buffalo  Road  leading  to  Bradley's  Lick  in  Simmer  County  con- 
taining 640  acres  No.  2720.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak  &  dogwood  on  the  west  side 
of  the  creek  at  a  lick,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  north 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  a  stake,  then  south 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  10  -  A  tract  on  Hurricane  &  Harts  Spring  Creek  No.  2722  containing  640 
acres.  Beginning  at  two  sugartree  saplings  on  Daniel  Frazer's  east  boundary, 
then  east  320  poles  to  a  sugartree  and  black  oak.  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash  & 
elm.  Cobb"s  northeast  corner,  west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak.  said  Frazer's  south- 
east comer,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  1 1  -  On  Stones  River  No.  2723  contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  mul- 
berry, the  northeast  comer  of  Ebenezer  Brook's,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  white 
oak  &  hickory,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  452  poles  to  a 
hickory,  Brook's  southeast  comer,  then  north  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  12  -  A  tract  on  Harts  Spring  branch.  No.  2724.  containing  640  acres. 

Beginning  at  a  sugartree  &  black by  a  small  sinkhole  spring,  the  northeast 

corner  of  a  survey  No.  2930.  then  south  452  poles  to  an  ash  on  Cobb's  east 
boundary,  then  east  226  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  13  -  On  Stones  river  about  five  miles  south  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  & 

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Campbell  survey  No.  (3155).  The  tract  distinguished  by  the  No.  2727  and  con- 
tains 640  acres,  grant  dated  July  20,  1796.  Beginning  at  an  ash  &  running  west 
320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash,  then  east  320  poles  to  an 
oak,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Josiah  Watson  April  30,  1798  page  343 

Indenture  made  September  13, 1796.  For  the  sum  of  one  dollar,  Stockley  Donelson 
of  Knox  County  has  sold  Josiah  Watson  of  Alexandria,  Fairfax  County,  Vir- 
ginia, several  tracts  of  land. 

Tract  #  2  -  On  the  head  branches  of  Stones  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  No. 
1627  contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  Samuel  Donelson's  southeast  corner  on 
James  Harris's  line  then  with  Harris's  line  south  320  poles  passing  his  comer  to 
a  dogwood  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  black  oak, 
then  along  Donelson's  line  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  3  -  On  Pond  Lick  Creek  waters  of  Stones  River  in  Sumner  County  No. 
2153  containing  640  acres.  Beginning  about  3  miles  nearly  mouth?  of  the  Pond 
Lick  at  an  elm  and  turkey  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  The  above  grant  issued  to  John  Bond  on  April  27  &  April  20,  1793, 
and  conveyed  to  Stockley  Donelson. 

Tract  #  4  -  On  Stones  River  No.  2712  containing  640  acres.  Beginning  at  an  elm 
20  poles  east  of  Jason  Thompson's  dividing  corner  of  two  tracts,  one  of  which  he 
conveyed  to  Daniel  McGordon,  running  then  west  452  poles  to  a  dogwood  on 
John  Thompson's  north  boundary,  then  north  226  poles  to  an  elm,  then  east  452 
poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  5  -  On  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River  No.  278  contains  640  acres.  Begin- 
ning at  a  sugartree  &  elm  being  Richard  Crosses's  southeast  corner,  then  north 
with  Crosses's  line  226  poles  to  Benjamin  Flood's  south  boundary,  then  east  452 
poles  to  an  elm,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  6  -  A  tract  on  Stones  River  No.  2725.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  on  Phillip 
Phillip's  boundary  being  John  Bucchanan's  southwest  corner,  then  south  286 
poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Benjamin  Flood's  north  boundary,  then  east  358  poles  to 
an  elm,  then  north  286  poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Contains  640 
acres.  The  last  3  tracts  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  July  20,  1796. 

Josiah  Watson  May  1,  1798  page  345 

Indenture  made  July  6,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  1600  dollars,  Stockley  Donelson  of 
Hawkins  County  has  sold  to  Josiah  Watson  of  Alexandria  in  Fairfax  County 
Virginia  the  following  land. 

Tract  #  1  -  On  Stones  River  about  4!/2  miles  east  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  &  Campbell 
No.  3155.  Tract  contains  640  acres,  originally  granted  to  Willouby  Williams, 
assignee  of  William  Davis,  by  patent  No.  2488  on  April  1,  1794.  Beginning  at  a 
walnut  running  south  320  poles  to  an  ash,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then 
north  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  2  -  On  Stones  River  about  VA  miles  southeast  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  & 
Campbell  No.  3155.  Granted  to  Willouby  Williams,  assignee  of  Amos  Davidson, 
by  patent  No.  2489  dated  April  1,  1794.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  running  south 
320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

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Tract  #  3  -  On  Stones  River  about  1  mile  southeast  of  Phillips  &  Campbell  sur- 
vey No.  3155.  Contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  running  south  320 
poles  to  an  oak.  then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Willouby  Williams, 
assignee  of  John  McCoy,  by  patent  No.  2490  dated  April  1.  1794. 
Tract  #  4  -  On  Stones  River  about  2lA  miles  from  a  survey  of  Phillips  &  Campbell 
No.  3 155.  Contains  640  acres  and  begins  at  a  hickory  running  north  320  poles  to 
an  oak,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then 
west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Willouby  Williams  by  patent 
2491  as  assignee  of  Solomon  Dantly  and  dated  April  1,  1794. 
Tract  #  5  -  On  Stones  River  about  lA  mile  south  of  a  survey  No.  43  of  Phillips  & 
Campbell.  Contains  640  acres  and  begins  at  a  walnut  running  west  320  poles  to 
a  mulberry,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  east  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Grant  issued  to  Willouby  Williams.  No.  2492.  as 
assignee  of  John  Capehart  on  April  1.  1794.  All  the  tract  of  Willouby  Williams 
com  eyed  to  said  Stockley  Donelson  by  deed. 

Thomas  Harris  May  2.  1798  page  350 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1579.  Capt.  Thomas  Harris  is  granted  2057  acres  on 
the  east  waters  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  William  Mitchel"s 
southeast  corner  of  a  1000  acre  tract  which  adjoins  Col.  Archibald  Lytle's  ser- 
vice right  of  7400  acres  on  the  east.  Runs  north  with  said  Mitchel"s  line  100 
chains  to  a  hickory,  then  east  196  chains  to  a  black  oak.  then  south  105  chains  to 
a  stake,  then  west  196  chains  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  5  chains  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  on  November  30,  1792,  by  Robert  Weakley,  D.  S.,  in  consequence  of 
a  military  warrant  No.  179.  Located  November  12.  1785.  Grant  dated  April  27. 
1793. 

Josiah  Watson  May  2.  1798  page  350 

Indenture  made  July  6,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  1994  dollars.  Stockley  Donelson  of 
Hawkins  County  has  sold  to  Josiah  Watson  of  Alexandria  in  Fairfax  County. 
Virginia,  several  tracts  of  land. 

Tract  #  4  -  On  Stones  River  joining  Capt.  Joseph  Rhoads"s  east  boundary  of  a 
3840  acres.  Contains  640  acres  which  was  granted  to  James  Glasgow,  assignee 
of  Benjamin  Chadwick.  No.  2547  dated  October  19.  1795.  Begins  at  a  hickory 
on  the  east  boundary  of  said  Rhoads"s  survey,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut, 
then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles 
to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  5  -  On  the  waters  of  Stones  River  joining  Capt.  Joseph  Rhoad's  east 
boundary  of  3840  acres.  Contains  640  acres  and  was  granted  to  James  Glasgow 
as  assignee  of  John  Drawhorn.  Grant  No.  2548  dated  October  19.  1795.  and  all 
the  tract  of  James  Glasgow  conveyed  to  Stockley  Donelson  by  deed  dated  March 
3.  1796.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  5  poles  south  of  Rhoad's  northeast  comer  run- 
ning east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  an  oak.  then  west  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Watson  May  4.  1798  page  360 

Indenture  made  July  4,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  5000  dollars.  Josiah  Watson  has 

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sold  James  Watson,  both  of  Alexandria.  Fairfax  County,  Virginia,  the  tract  in  the 
above  indenture  and  some  other  tracts. 

Stockley  Donelson  May  7.  1798  page  371 

Indenture  made  March  3,  1796.  For  the  sum  of  2000  Spanish  milled  dollars. 
James  Glasgow  of  Glasgow  County.  N.  C.  has  sold  Stockley  Donelson  several 
Tracts  of  land.  The  tracts  include  the  ones  listed  at  the  top  of  this  page  -  see  above 
tracts,  4  &  5. 

Christopher  Waggoner  May  9,  1798  page  373 

Indenture  made  February  17,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  Benjamin  Knox 
has  sold  Christopher  Waggoner  200  acres  on  McCrorys  Creek  on  waters  of  Stones 
River.  Being  a  part  of  640  acre  tract  originally  granted  to  William  Moore.  Begin- 
ning at  said  Knox"s  southeast  corner  a  red  oak,  then  north  187  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  172  poles  to  a  black  walnut  corner,  then  south  187  poles  to  an  iron- 
wood  corner,  then  east  172  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  -  James  Gallaspy  &  Cornelius  Waggoner. 

Charles  Hays  May  11.  1798  page  377 

For  the  sum  of  300  pounds.  Hardy  Royal:and  his  wife.  Rachel,  of  Sampson  County, 
N.  C,  have  sold  Charles  Hays  400  acres  on  the  west  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  white  oak  and  dogwood  on  Comilius  Ruddles's  west  boundary, 
then  south  with  said  line  180  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  then  east  with 
said  Ruddles" s  105  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  120  poles  to  an  elm,  then 
west  220  to  an  ash,  then  north  300  poles  to  a  cedar,  then  east  168  poles  to  the 
beginning.  It  being  a  tract  granted  to  Samuel  Bucchanan  by  patent  dated  August 
1,  1787. 

JohnMcGaugh  May  11.  1798  page  378 

Indenture  made  April  9.  1798.  For  the  sum  of  399  dollars.  Thomas  Molloy  has 
sold  John  McGaugh  two  tracts  of  land  on  Overalls  Creek.  One  tract  of  228  acres 
was  granted  to  said  Molloy  on  April  10,  1797,  by  patent  No.  2981.  Beginning  at 
a  hackberry  and  large  beech  on  the  west  boundary  of  Overall's  &  King's  pre- 
emption running  west  120  poles  to  a  sugartree  and  two  dogwoods,  then  south 
262  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  210'/2  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  55'/2  poles  to 
Overall's  &  King's  south  Boundary,  then  west  90  poles  to  a  buckeye  and  two 
ashes  their  southwest  corner,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Another  tract  on  Overalls  Creek  adjoining  the  upper  line  of  the  aforesaid 
tract  running  west  96  poles  to  a  large  sugartree.  then  south  120  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  to  the  beginning.  Grant  to  said  Molloy  by  patent  No.  307  dated  April 
10.  1797.  Contains  72  acres. 

Also  6  acres  being  part  of  a  tract  of  Thomas  Molloy  on  Overall  Creek. 
Beginning  at  the  southeast  comer  of  the  said  tract  of  72  acres  on  Jeremiah  Smith's 
west  boundary,  running  south  10  poles  to  John  Gray  Blount's  north  boundary, 
then  with  his  line  west  96  poles,  then  north  10  poles  to  the  southwest  corner  of 
the  said  72  acres,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 


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Robert  Weakley  May  11.  1798  page  379 

Indenture  made  March  10,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Shadrack  Jones  has 
sold  Robert  Weakley  274  acres  in  the  forks  of  Stones  River  and  Stuarts  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  large  black  oak  Thomas  James's  southwest  corner,  nins  with  said 
James's  line  north  67  chains  to  a  stake  said  James's  corner  on  James  Bodine's 
line,  then  with  Bodine's  line  north  76  degrees  west  29  chains  crossing  Stuarts 
Creek  to  a  stake  said  Bodine's  corner  on  William  Alexander's  line,  then  south 
with  said  Alexander's  line  22  degrees  west  80  chains  to  an  ash  said  Weakley's 
comer  of  a  274  acre  tract,  then  east  58  chains  to  the  beginning.  Contains  274 
acres  it  being  the  balance  of  a  preemption  granted  to  Shadrack  Jones  as  heir  of 
Abraham  Jones.  Grant  No.  363.  dated  June  26.  1793. 

Thomas  Lancaster  May  14.  1798  page  382 

Indenture  made  June  10,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars.  John  McNairy  has 
sold  Thomas  Lancaster  100  acres  being  part  of  a  640  acre  tract  granted  the  said 
John  by  a  grant  dated  September  9.  1796.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  ironwood 
sapling  being  the  third  corner  of  said  640  acre  tract,  running  then  north  128  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  125  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  128  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  125  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Josiah  Watson  May  18,  1798  page  390 

Indenture  made  August  14.  1796.  For  the  sum  of  30.000  dollars.  Stockley 
Donelson  has  sold  Josiah  Watson  of  Alexandria  in  Fairfax  County,  Virginia,  35 
tracts  of  land. 

Trace  #34  -  On  the  head  of  the  south  branches  of  Stones  Creek.  No.  1601  con- 
taining 640  acres.  Beginning  at  the  southeast  comer  of  a  survey  of  John  Donelson, 
then  with  Samuel  Donelson's  line  south  320  poles  passing  his  corner  to  a  black 
oak.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake  in  said 
Donelson's  line,  then  along  the  same  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  35  -  On  the  head  branches  of  Stones  &  Sugg  Creeks  No.  1608.  Beginning 
at  the  southwest  comer  of  James  Harris,  then  with  his  line  east  280  poles  to  his 
corner  a  black  oak,  then  south  3601/4  poles  to  an  ash.  then  west  280  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  north  365'/2  poles  to  the  beginning.  Contains  640  acres.  The  last  two 
tracts  granted  to  John  Bond  by  patent  dated  April  27,  1793,  and  conveyed  by 
Bond  to  Stockley  Donelson. 

Josiah  Watson  May  19.  1797  page  398 

Indenture  made  August  25. 1796.  For  the  sum  of  five  shillings.  Stockley  Donelson 
&  William  Terrell  of  Knox  Count)-,  have  sold  seven  tracts  of  land  to  Josiah  Watson 
of  Alexndria  in  Fairfax  County.  Virginia. 

Tract  #  1  -  On  Stones  River  joining  Capt.  Joseph  Rhoads's  east  boundry  of  a  tract 
of  3840  acres.  Distinguished  by  the  No.  2550  and  begins  at  a  walnut  on  said 
Rhoads's  east  boundary'  runs  east  456  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  226  poles  to 
a  stake,  the  west  456  poles  to  an  oak,  then  north  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Contains  640  acres. 

Tract  #  3  -  On  Stones  River  about  VA  miles  south  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  & 
Campbell  No.  3390.  Contains  640  acres  and  the  No.  2561  of  the  grant.  Begin- 
ning at  a  hickory  and  running  west  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  south  320  poles  to 

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an  oak,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  oak,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  4  -  On  a  branch  of  the  Pond  Lick  Branch,  a  branch  of  Stones  River  about 
one  mile  east  of  the  Pond  Lick  Road,  the  No.  2574,  and  contains  640  acres. 
Beginning  at  said  Donelson  &  Terrell  "s  northeast  corner  then  along  their  line 
west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  east  320  poles 
to  a  black  oak  and  dogwood,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  5  -  On  the  head  of  Pond  Lick  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  river,  about  4 
miles  above  the  lick  in  Sumner  County  described  by  No.  2577.  Begimiing  on  the 
east  boundary  of  said  Donelson  &  Terrell  survey  of  3840  acres,  at  a  black  oak, 
then  east  320  poles  to  a  small  walnut  tree,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Grant  dated 
March  7,  1796. 

Tract  #  6  -  On  the  head  of  Pond  Lick  Creek  on  waters  of  Stones  River  about  5 
miles  above  the  lick,  described  by  No.  2553  and  contains  640  acres.  Beginning 
at  a  white  oak  and  black  oak  on  the  east  boundary  of  a  survey  made  by  said 
Donelson,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  an  ash  and 
dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  7  -  On  the  head  of  Pond  Lick  Creek  about  4  miles  above  the  lick.  De- 
scribed by  No.  2575and  contains  640  acres.  Beginning  at  the  said  Donelson's 
corner  a  white  oak  on  the  east  boundary  of  a  3840  acre  survey,  then  along  said 
Donelson's  line  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  320  poles  to  a  black  and  white  oak,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 

William  McClish  May  21,1798  page  403 

Indenture  made ,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars,  John  McGaugh  has 

sold  William  McClish  150  acres  on  lower  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  two  small 
dogwoods,  then  east  to  a  large  beach  122  poles,  then  south  on  Isaac  Patton's 
known  by  Overall's  preemption  line  196  poles,  then  122  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
north  196  poles  to  the  beginning. 

William  Nolen  May  22,  1798  page  403a 

Indenture  made  April ,  1798.  For  180  dollars,  Jason  Thompson  has  sold  Wil- 
liam Nolan  104/2  acres  being  part  of  a  tract  of  640  acres  granted  to  said  Jason 
Thompson  No.  1069.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  and  sugartree  186  poles  west  of  a 
cherry  tree  the  beginning  corner  of  said  tract  on  the  south  boundary,  then  north 
88  to  a  dogwood  and  white  oak,  then  west  190  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  88 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  190  poles  to  the  beginning. 


James  Bodene  May  26,  1798  page  415 

Indenmre  made  July  17,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  278  dollars,  Shadrack  Jones  has 
sold  James  Bodene  166  acres  in  the  forks  of  Stones  River  and  Stuarts  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  cedar  on  the  bluff  of  said  river  and  mns  north  76  degrees  west  60 
chains  crossing  Stuarts  Creek  to  a  stake,  then  north  22  degrees  east  23  chains  to 
a  white  oak  and  sugartree  at  the  mouth  of  said  creek,  the  original  beginning 
corner  of  the  preemption,  then  up  the  river  with  the  meanders  to  the  beginning. 
Being  a  part  of  a  preemption  granted  to  Shadrack  Jones  No.  363  dated  June  26, 
1793. 

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Robert  Hamilton  May  27,  1798  page  419 

Indenture  made  April  10.  1798.  For  200  dollars.  William  Nash  has  sold  Robert 
Hamilton  200  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  Suggs  Creek  or  the  first 
creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek.  Being  a  part  of  a  grant  of  274  acres  to  Bryant 
Whitfield  and  conveyed  by  deed  to  William  Nash.  Grant  No.  1911  dated  May 
20,  1793.  Beginning  at  a  line  and  other  marked  trees  at  the  northwest  corner  of 
Oswald  Towns  preemption  near  said  creek,  then  south  222  XA  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  144  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  202  Va  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  144  to 
the  beginning. 

Timothy  O'Neal  May  29.  1798  page  421 

Indenture  made  Sept.  5, 1797.  For  215.  John  Caffrey  has  sold  to  Timothy  O'Neal 
108  acres  on  a  small  south  fork  of  Stoners  Creek  which  runs  in  at  Stoners  Lick 
and  one  mile  east  of  said  lick.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  on  Michael  Stoners  "s  line 
running  south  139  poles  to  a  poplar  and  dogwood,  then  east  98  poles  to  a  white 
oak.  then  north  48  poles  to  an  elm  and  cedar  on  the  creek  bank,  then  up  the  creek 
as  it  meanders  to  a  red  oak  and  ash.  then  north  76  poles  to  a  hickory  and  black 
gum.  then  west  158  poles  to  the  begiiming. 

John  Caffrey  &  George  M.  Deadrick  May  31.  1798       page  428 

Indenture  made  December  9.  1797.  For  2500  dollars.  Josiah  Watson  of  Alexan- 
dria in  Fairfax  Count),  Virginia,  has  sold  John  Caffrey  and  George  M.  Deadrick 
several  tracts  of  land. 

Tract  #  1  -  A  tract  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson.  assignee  of  James  Dagetby. 
dated  July  20.  1796.  containing  640  acres.  No.  2712.  beginning  at  an  elm  Jason 
Thompson's  dividing  corner  of  two  tracts.  One  of  which  conveyed  to  Daniel 
McGooden.  then  west  452  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  John  Thompson's  north  line, 
then  north  226  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  452  poles  to  a  black  oak  then  south  226 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Located  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Tract  #  4  -  A  tract  on  Stones  River  of  640  acres  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson. 
assignee  of  Jessee  Donelson  dated  July  26.  1796.  and  No.  2725.  Beginning  at  a 
black  oak  on  Phillips's  east  boundary,  being  John  Bucchanans  southwest  cor- 
ner, then  south  286  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Benjamin  Flood's  north  boundary 
then  east  358  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  286  poles  to  an  ash.  then  west  to  the 
beginning. 

Leven  Powell  &  Cuthbert  Powell  June  1.  1798  page  430 

Indenmre  made  January  15,  1798.  For  one  dollar.  James  Watson  has  sold  Leven 
Powell  &  Cuthbert  Powell  all  of  Alexandria.  Fairfax  County,  Virginia,  the  fol- 
lowing tracts  of  land. 

Tract  #  1  -  On  Stones  River  distinguished  by  the  No.  2732  of  the  patent  contain- 
ing 640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  the  northeast  comer  of  Ebenezer  Brooks, 
then  east  452  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  hickory,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  mul- 
berry, then  west  452  poles  to  a  hickory,  Brook's  southeast  comer,  then  north  226 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  2  -  On  Stones  River  about  five  miles  south  of  a  survey  of  Phillips  & 
Campbell  No.  3155.  Beginning  at  an  ash.  running  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash.  then  east  320  poles  to  an  oak.  then  north  320 

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poles  to  the  beginning.  Distinguished  by  the  patent  No.  2727  and  granted  to 
Stockley  Donelson  dated  July  20,  1796,  containing  640  acres. 

Stockley  Donelson  June  1,  1798  page  431 

Two  land  grants  from  North  Carolina  as  described  above.  One  is  numbered  2723 
and  is  the  same  description  as  tract  #  1.  The  other  numbered  2727  is  the  same  as 
tract  #  2. 

Thomas  Gibbons  June  3,  1798  page  433 

Indenture  made  February  28.  1798.  For  100  dollars,  Stockley  Donelson  has  sold 
by  his  attorney,  William  Hord,  640  acres  a  small  distance  above  the  mouth  of 
Stones  River  joining  lands  of  John  Donelson  including  a  spring  by  the  name  of 
Stockley's  Spring  to  Thomas  Gibbons  of  Hawkins  County.  (No  boundary  de- 
scriptions.) 

Thomas  James  August  13,  1798  page  44 

Indenture  made  July  15, 1798.  For  three  hundred  Spanish  milled  dollars,  Shadrack 
Jones  has  sold  200  acres  to  Thomas  James.  Located  in  the  forks  of  Stones  River 
and  Stuarts  Creek,  being  part  of  a  preemption  granted  said  Jones  by  Grant  No. 
363  dated  June  26, 1793.  Beginning  at  a  large  black  oak,  Robert  Weakley's,  runs 
north  67  chains  to  a  stake  on  James  Bodene"s  line,  with  said  Bodene"s  line  76 
degrees  east  3 1  chains  to  a  cedar  the  said  Bodene's  corner  on  Stones  River,  then 
up  said  river  south  37  degrees  east  8  chains  to  a  cedar  the  original  corner  of  said 
preemption,  then  with  the  old  line  south  53  chains  to  an  ironwood,  then  west  35 
chains  to  the  beginning.  Wit  -  Betsy  Jones  &  Jempsey  Gullage. 

John  Caffrey  August  14,  1798  page  446 

Indenture  made  March  6.  1798.  For  2400  dollars.  Benjamin  Knox  has  sold  440 
acres  to  John  Caffrey.  Located  on  Stones  River  being  originally  granted  to  Wil- 
liam Moore  and  conveyed  by  Moore  to  said  Knox.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  corner, 
then  east  280  poles  to  an  ironwood  comer  of  Christopher  Waggoner's  land,  then 
north  181  poles  to  a  black  walnut  comer  on  said  Waggoner's  land,  then  east  172 
to  a  stake  comer  on  the  original  line,  then  north  45  poles  to  a  white  oak  comer, 
then  west  452  poles  to  a  hackberry  corner,  then  south  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Campbell  August  16,  1798  page  450 

Indenmre  made  June  28,  1798.  For  400  dollars,  John  Caffrey  has  sold  James 
Campbell  214  acres  on  Hamilton  Creek  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  an  elm  20  poles  east  of  Jason  Thompson's  dividing  comer  of  two  tracts, 
one  which  he  conveyed  to  Daniel  McGoodin.  running  then  152  poles  to  a  stake 
then  north  220  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  152  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south  226 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Thompson  August  20,  1798  page  452 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  729.  Thomas  Thompson,  assignee  of  private  John 
Stepp,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoncrs  Lick  Creek  on  the 
east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  corner  of  Stephen  Brooks's  survey  on 


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a  white  ash.  running  east  320  poles  to  two  dogwoods,  then  south  320  poles  to  a 
dogwood  and  ash.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Grant  dated  July  11.  1788. 

David  Scott  August  20.  1798  page  454 

Indenture  made  July  20.  1795.  For  100  pounds,  Joseph  Harrison  has  sold  to 
David  Scott  640  acres  on  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust 
and  elm  on  Capt.  James  Bradley's  north  boundary,  then  east  with  said  line  320 
poles  to  a  poplar,  being  a  corner  to  said  Bradley,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Stockerd  August  24,  1798  page  465 

Indenture  made  April  1. 1798.  For  100  pounds  Virginia  money,  Robert  Spotswood 
Russell  of  Kentucky  has  sold  John  Stockerd  280  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stuarts 
Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  and  red  oak  the  south- 
west comer  of  said  Russell  preemption,  then  north  320  poles  to  his  northwest 
comer,  then  east  140  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
140  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Caffrey  August  28.  1798  page  468 

Indenture  made  June  22, 1798.  For  1 155  dollars.  James  Todd  has  sold  John  Caffrey 
231  acres.  Beginning  at  the  junction  of  Stones  River  with  the  Cumberland,  run- 
ning then  down  the  Cumberland  with  its  meanders  1 93  poles  to  a  hickory,  then 
with  the  lines  of  a  survey  conveyed  by  Nicholas  Conrad  to  David  Bucchanan 
south  103  poles  to  a  cherry,  then  east  196  poles  to  a  red  bud,  on  the  bank  of 
Stones  River,  then  down  Stones  River  to  the  beginning. 

Lewis  Perkins  August  30.  1798  page  470 

Indenture  made  June  6,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars.  David  Vaughn  and  his 
wife.  Susannah  Vaughn,  as  administrators  of  William  Overall,  deceased,  have 
sold  Lewis  Perkins  320  acres  on  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust, 
beginning  comer  to  William  Overall's  &  Martin  King's  preemption,  running 
south  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  226  poles  to 
the  nowthwest  corner  of  said  Overall's  and  King's  preemption,  then  east  to  the 
beginning. 

John  Watson  October  29.  1798  page  476 

Indenture  made  February  14,  1798.  For  600  dollars.  John  Donelson  has  sold 
John  Watson  of  Prince  Edward  Count}'.  Virginia.  300  acres  being  part  of  a  640 
acres  lying  on  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  cherry  tree  and  dogwood,  then  west 
176  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  240  poles  to  a  stake.  Hugh  Logan's  comer, 
then  along  his  line  east  40  poles  to  a  locust  and  elm.  then  north  50  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  136  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  two  cedars,  then  south  290  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

Thomas  Talbott  November  31.1 798  page  484 

Indenture  made  November  22.  1797.  For  550  dollars.  Noah  Sugg  has  sold  to 
Thomas  Talbott  640  acres  in  Sumner  County  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 

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Beginning  at  an  elm  and  turkey  oak  then  northwest  corner  of  John  Bond's  640 
acre  survey,  then  east  with  said  Bonds's  line  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake  and  marked  trees,  then  south 
320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Talbott  November  6,  1789  page  489 

Indenture  made  August  28, 1798.  For  140  dollars,  Micajah  Barrow  has  sold  Thom- 
as Talbott  140  acres  conveyed  to  him  by  George  A.  Sugg  being  part  of  said 
Sugg's  640  acre  grant  No.  921.  Lying  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  part  of 
the  north  boundary  of  John  Read's  survey.  Beginning  at  said  Read's  northeast 
corner,  then  west  with  said  Read's  line  70  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  70  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

William  Gammell  November  7.  1798  page  491 

Indenture  made  September  27,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars.  Ebenezer 
Alexander  of  Logan  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  William  Gammell  320  acres  on 
Hurricane  Creek  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Being  a  part  of  a  tract  granted 
said  Alexander  as  assignee  of  James  Millican,  heir  of  Joseph  Millican.  Begin- 
ning at  a  stake  on  the  south  boundary  of  said  tract  170  poles  from  the  southeast 
corner  of  said  tract,  running  150  poles  (so  in  the  deed)  so.  to  an  ash  and  elm 
being  the  southwest  corner  of  the  original  tract,  then  west  (so  in  deed)  320  poles 
to  a  white  hickory,  then  No.  (?)  150  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the 
beginning. 


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Deeds  on  Stones  River  from 
Davidson  County  Deeds  Volume  E 

Simon  Alderson  August  4.  1798  page  17 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2270.  Simon  Alderson  a  commissioned  officer  in  the 
Continental  Line  is  granted  1000  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  William  Gills  northwest  corner  on  the  continental 
line  40  chains  west  of  said  river  and  runs  west  with  said  line  80  chains  to  an  elm. 
then  north  125  chains  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  80  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south 
125  chains  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Davis  on  November  27.  1792.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2071.  Located  November  24.  1792.  Grant 
dated  May  20.  1793.  (On  back  of  the  grant,  certifies  that  800  acres  of  the  above 
land  is  taken  away  by  prior  locations.) 

Joel  Wall  August  6.  1798  page  19 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2280.  Joel  Wall,  a  no.  commissioned  officer  in  the 
Contienental  Line,  is  granted  1000  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones 
Riv  er.  Beginning  at  an  elm  Simon  Aldersoifs  southwest  corner  on  the  Continen- 
tal Line  100/2  west  of  said  Stones  River  nins  west  with  said  line  80  chains  to  a 
black  oak,  then  north  125  chains  to  an  ash.  then  east  80  chains  to  a  dogwood  said 
Alderson  corner,  then  with  his  line  south  125  chains  to  the  begiiming.  Surveyed 
by  John  Davis,  D.S..  on  November  30,  1792.  in  consequence  of  a  military  war- 
rant No.  2029.  Located  November  29,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793.  (James 
Glasgow  certifies  that  300  acres  of  the  above  grant  is  taken  by  other  surveys. 

John  Gray  &  Thomas  Blount  August  7,  1798  page  22 

Indenture  made  July  20,  1794.  For  the  sum  of  500  pounds.  Joel  Wall  has  sold 
John  Gray  and  Thomas  Blount  1000  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  west  fork  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  elm.  Simon  Alderson  s  southwest  comer  on  the 
continental  line  1  V-i  miles  west  of  Stones  Riv  er.  runs  west  with  the  continental 
line  80  chains  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  125  chains  to  an  ash.  then  east  80  chains 
to  a  dogwood,  said  Alderson's  corner,  then  with  his  line  south  125  poles  to  the 
beginning. 

John  Gray  Blount  August  8.  1798  page  26 

Indenture  made  March  29.  1796.  For  200  pounds.  John  Eburn  has  sold  to  John 
Gray  Blount  of  Beaufort  County.  N.  C.  a  tract  of  land  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones 
Riv  er.  Beginning  at  a  locust  &  mulberry  about  four  miles  below  the  first  line  run 
by  the  commissioners  and  about  '/>  mile  below  the  mouth  of  the  upper  spring 
branch  on  the  east  side  of  said  fork*,  then  west  178  chains  &  80  links  to  a  dog- 
wood, then  north  92  chains  to  a  stake,  then  east  178  chains  &  80  links  to  the 
beginning. 

*and  runs  92  chains  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood  in  the  east  side  of  said 

fork. 
Contains  1645  acres  except  such  parts  the  said  Eburn  has  sold  to  Alexander 
Breckinridge. 


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Edward  Harris  August  9.  1798  page  29 

Indenture  made  May  17, 1796.  For  the  sum  of  3413  dollars.  Gen.  Frederick  Hargett 
of  Jones  County,  N.  C,  has  sold  Edward  Harris  of  Craven  County, 
N.  C,  several  tracts  of  land. 

Tract  #  4  -  640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  walnut,  then 
east  crossing  the  south  fork  of  the  east  fork  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south 
320  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  north  320  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Land  granted  to  Frederick  Hargett  as  assignee  of  John  Bradfher.  Dated 
May  20,  1793. 

Tract  #  6  -  274  acres  on  the  south  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  said 
Hargett  southeast  corner  of  a  tract  warrant  No.  605,  then  west  with  his  line  60 
chains  to  a  hickory  his  corner,  then  south  45  chains  &  70  links  to  a  white  oak, 
then  east  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  45  chains  &  70  links  to  the  beginning. 
Being  a  tract  granted  to  said  Hargett,  assignee  of  James  Jones,  dated  May  20, 
1793. 

Tract  #  7  -  274  acres  on  the  south  side  of  Cumberland  River  on  the  head  waters 
of  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  small  hickory  and  sugartree  on  the  west  bluff  of 
said  creek.  John  Gray  Blount  and  Thomas  Blount "s  northwest  corner,  then  with 
their  line  south  60  chains  to  a  beach,  then  west  45  chains  &  70  links  to  an  elm, 
then  north  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  east  45  chains  &  70  links  to  the  beginning. 
Granted  to  said  Hargett  as  assignee  of  Philone  Morris  dated  May  20,  1793. 
Tract  #  8  -  274  acres  on  the  south  fork  of  the  east  fork.  Beginning  at  an  ash  then 
west  60  chains  to  a  hickory,  then  north  45  chains  &  70  links  to  a  dogwood,  then 
east  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  45  chains  &  70  links  to  the  beginning.  Granted 
to  said  Hargett  as  assignee  of  William  Parks,  dated  May  20,  1793. 

John  Cockrill  January  9,  1799  page  37 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  183.  John  Cockrill  as  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong,  a 
surveyor,  is  granted  420  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Begiiming  at  the 
mouth  of  the  first  creek  above  Stoners  Creek,  then  down  the  river  with  its  mean- 
ders 340  poles  to  a  cluster  of  sycamores  on  the  lower  point  of  an  island,  then 
north  23 1  poles  to  a  dogwood,  east  332  poles  to  an  ash.  then  south  160  poles  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  on  August  10,  1790,  by  John  Bucchanan,  D.  S.  Entered 
January  16,  1789.  Grant  dated ,  1790. 

Howell  Tatum  February  11,  1799  page  39 

Indenture  made  December  14,  1798.  For  320  dollars,  John  Permot  Wiggins  as 
attorney  for  the  heirs  of  Henry  Wiggins,  deceased,  has  sold  Howell  Tatum  the 
part  of  a  tract  of  land  on  Overall  Creek  of  Stones  River  that  was  granted  to  said 
Howell  Tatum  and  Henry  Wiggins  and  now  belongs  to  the  heirs  of  Henry  Wiggins. 
Tract  contains  640  acres  and  was  granted  to  Tatum  &  Wiggins  as  assignees  of 
Britain  Jones  (Dec)  6.  1793.  Beginning  at  two  elms  and  a  dogwood  in  Joel  Walls's 
west  boundary  &  southeast  corner  of  said  Tatum 's  &  Wiggins' s  tract  as  assign- 
ees of  William  Kelly,  running  west  452  poles  to  the  southwest  comer  of  the  said 
tract,  walnut,  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  south  2261/2  poles  to  an  ash,  dogwood 
and  mulberry,  then  east  452  poles  to  two  elms  and  a  walnut,  then  north  to  the 
beginning. 

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Gottlib  Kraus  February  13.  1799  page  41 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1171.  Gottlib  Kraus  is  granted  640  acres  as  assignee  of 
private  John  Ready.  Located  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
sugartree  on  the  first  line  run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783  and  about  ten  chains 
east  of  said  fork,  then  south  60  chains  to  an  elm  in  a  flat  of  cedars,  then  106 
chains  &  70  links  to  a  hickory,  then  north  60  chains  to  a  stake  on  said  line,  then 
with  said  line  east  106  chains  &  70  links  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  Robert 
Weakley  on  March  14.  1788.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2155. 
Grant  dated  (Mar.)  26.  1789. 

Gideon  Rucker  February  14.  1799  page  43 

Indenture  made  November  3,  1798.  For  2000  dollars.  George  M.  Deaderick  has 
sold  to  Gideon  Rucker  of  Amherst  County,  Virginia,  a  tract  of  502  Vz  acres  on  the 
east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  the  east  side  of  a  ridge  on  the 
east  boundary  of  Robert  Weakley's  survey  of  640  acres  and  7  chains  south  of  his 
northeast  comer,  then  miming  east  90  chains  to  a  white  ash  on  the  side  of  a  high 
ridge,  then  south  55  chains  &  23  1/3  links  to  a  stake,  then  west  90  chains  to  a 
stake,  then  north  55  chains  &  23  1/3  links  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Talbott  February  15.  1799  page  45 

Indenture  made  December  4,  1797.  Jonathan  Wishart  &  William  Harrison  of 
Robinson  County.  N.  C,  have  sold  for  500  dollars  to  Thomas  Talbott  500  acres 
on  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  It  being  a  part  of  a  tract  of  640  acres. 
Beginning  at  a  poplar.  John  Read's  northwest  comer,  then  north  320  poles  to  an 
elm.  then  east  250  poles  to  a  stake  in  said  line,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake. 
then  west  250  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Henry  Shannon  February  19.  1799  page  47 

Indenture  made  June  30.  1798.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars.  Henry  Foster  & 
Frederick  Foster  have  sold  Henry  Shannon  100  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak.  the  northeast  comer  of  William  Gowen's  pre- 
emption then  east  160  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogwood,  then  south  100  poles  to  a 
hickory  saplin.  then  west  160  poles  to  a  stake  by  a  black  oak  on  said  Gowen's 
east  boundary,  then  north  with  said  line  to  the  beginning. 

Gideon  Rucker  February  20,  1799  page  48 

Indenture  made  November  20.  1798.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars.  George  M. 
Deadrick  has  sold  Gideon  Rucker  of  Virginia  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  first 
creek  that  runs  into  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  east  side  above  the  mouth 
of  Bradley's  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  and  ash  miming  south  crossing 
a  branch  at  80  poles,  another  at  164  poles,  in  all  320  poles  to  an  ironwood.  north- 
east comer  to  John  Marshall,  then  east  with  his  line  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
north  320  poles  to  a  stake  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Leander  Hughs  February  21,  1 799  page  5 1 

Indencture  made  January  24.  1798.  For  150  dollars.  William  Nash  has  sold 
Leander  Hughs  400  acres.  Lying  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  first 

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creek  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek  or  Suggs  Creek  and  on  the  east  fork  of  said 
creek.  Being  part  of  a  grant  for  640  acres  to  William  Nash  No.  2776  dated  Sep- 
tember 9,  1786.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  southwest  corner  of  a  survey  of  640 
acres  granted  to  said  William  Nash  and  on  Sugg's  east  boundary,  then  south  with 
Sugg's  line  50  poles  crossing  said  fork  to  a  black  oak,  his  southeast  corner,  then 
west  173  poles  with  Sugg's  line  to  a  stake,  then  south  216  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
east  273  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  266  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  south  boundary 
line  of  the  said  Nash's  aforementioned  640  acres,  then  south  with  his  line  to  the 
beginning. 

James  Warnock  February  27,  1799  page  56 

Indenture  made  January  3,  1799.  For  250  dollars,  William  Nash  has  sold  James 
Warnock  200  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  east  side  of  Suggs 
Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  and  white  oak  at  the  southwest  corner  of  a  sur- 
vey of  640  acres  granted  by  North  Carolina  to  William  Nash  running  north  168 
poles  to  an  elm  and  dogwood,  then  east  190  poles  to  a  post  oak,  then  south  168 
poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  190  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  B.  Evans  February  28,  1799  page  57 

Indenture  made  September  10, 1798.  For  the  sum  of  1280  dollars,  Howell  Tatiun 
has  sold  John  B.  Evans  of  Philadelphia  his  interest  in  several  tracts  of  land  in  all 
7560  acres.  The  said  tract  lying  on  Overall  Creek  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
two  elms  and  dogwood  southeast  corner  of  to  the  said  Tatum's  &  Wiggin's  tract 
of  640  acres  granted  to  them  as  assignee  of  the  heirs  of  William  Kelly  running 
then  south  906  poles  to  two  red  oaks  then  west  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
906  poles  to  a  walnut,  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  east  452  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Land  granted  in  640  acre  tract  to  Tatum  and  Hnery  Wiggins. 

Stockley  Donelson  April  24,  1799  page  65 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2722.  Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  640  acres  as  as- 
signee of  private  Burwell  Hughs  heirs,  lying  Hurricane  and  Harts  Spring  Creek. 
Beginning  at  two  sugartree  saplins  in  Daniel  Frazer's  east  boundary  line  then 
east  320  poles  to  a  sugartree  and  black  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash  and 
elm,  Cobb's  northeast  corner,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  said  Frazer's 
southeast  corner,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Bucchanan,  D. 
S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2930.  Located  June  9,  1796.  Grant 
dated  July  20,  1796. 

Stockley  Donelson  April  24,  1799  page  65 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2724.  Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  640  acres  on  Harts 
Spring  branch  as  assignee  of  private  Edward  King  heirs.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree 
and  black  oak  by  a  small  sink  hole  being  the  northeast  corner  of  a  survey  No. 
2930  then  south  452  poles  to  an  ash  on  Cobb's  east  boundary,  then  east  226 
poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  226  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  on  June  14,  1796,  by  John  Bucchanan,  D.  S.,  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  953.  Located  June  6,  1796.  Grant  dated  July  20, 
1796. 


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Stockley  Donelson  April  24.  1799  page  66 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3109.  Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  365  acres  on  a 
branch  of  Stones  River  on  the  east  side  as  assignee  of  private  Absolum  Monday. 
Beginning  at  Lewis  (Wills)  southeast  comer  a  hickory  and  ash.  then  along 
Rednond  D.  Barney's  line  south  320  poles  to  two  dogwoods  on  said  Barry's  (?) 
line,  then  west  183  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  on  afore- 
said Lewis  Wills's  line,  then  along  the  same  east  183  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Sun  eyed  by  William  Nash.  D.  S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  4256. 
Located  February  20.  1797.  Grant  dated  September  14.  1797. 

Stockley  Donelson  April  25,  1799  page  66 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3 105.  Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  274  acres  on  Fall- 
ing Creek,  an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River,  as  assignee  of  private  James  Pratt. 
Beginning  at  William  Nash's  northwest  comer  of  his  1000  acre  survey,  then 
north  1 56  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  east  1 82  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  hickory  on 
said  Stockley  Donelson's  1000  acre  survey,  then  along  his  line  south  156  to  the 
said  William  Nash  comer  on  said  Donelson's  line  then  along  Nash's  line  to  the 
beginning.  Surveyed  by  William  Nash.  D.  S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  war- 
rant No.  4278.  Entry  dated  February  20.  1797.  Grant  dated  September  14.  1797. 

Stockley  Donelson  April  25.  1799  page  66 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3106.  Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  1000  acres  on 
Falling  Creek,  an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River,  as  assignee  of  Humphry 
McCutchn.  a  non  commissioned  officer.  Beginning  at  William  Nash's  northeast 
corner  a  dogwood  and  hickory .  then  north  500  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dog- 
wood, then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  500  poles  crossing  the  creek  to 
an  elm.  William  Nash's  northwest  comer,  then  along  the  same  320  poles  to  the 
beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  William  Nash.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  war- 
rant No.  4254.  Entry  dated  Februry  20.  1797.  Grant  dated  September  14.  1797. 

James  Glasgow  April  25.  1799  page  66 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2548.  James  Glasgow  is  granted  640  acres  as  assignee 
of  private  John  Drashorn.  Lying  on  Stones  River  joining  Capt.  Joseph  Rhodes's 
east  boundary  of  3840  acres.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  5  poles  south  of  Rhodes's 
northeast  comer  running  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  an 
oak.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed by  William  Marlin.  D.  S.  December  21.  1792.  in  consequence  of  a  mili- 
tary warrant  No. .  Located  December  21.  1792.  Grant  dated  October  19, 

1795. 

James  Glasgow  April  25.  1799  page  67 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2547.  James  Glasgow  is  granted  640  acres  as  assignee 
of  private  Benjamin  Chadwick.  Lying  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  joining  Capt. 
Rhodes's  east  boundary  of  3840  acres.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  the  east  bound- 
ary of  said  Rhodes  survey  running  south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320 
poles  to  an  ash.  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Sun  eyed  by  William  McLin  on  December  21.  1792.  in  consequence  of  a 

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military  warrant  No. .  Located  December  21,  1792.  Grant  dated  October 

19,  1795. 

Edmond  Melvin  April  26.  1799  page  67 

Indenture  made  October  28,  1797.  For  200  dollars,  John  Donelson  of  Robertson 
County,  has  sold  to  Emond  Melvin  170  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stoners  Creek 
joining  Michael  Stoner's  preemption  on  his  east  boundary.  Beginning  at  Stoner's 
southeast  corner  running  then  east  176  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  155  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  176  poles  to  a  stake  on  said  Michael  Stoner's  line,  then  along  the 
same  south  to  the  beginning. 

William  Kimbro  April  26,  1799  page  68 

Indenture  made  April  10,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  500,  Daniel  Frazer  has  sold  250 
acres  on  hurricane  Creek  of  Stones  River  to  William  Kimbro.  Beginning  at  an 
elm  and  ash,  Thomas  Cotton's  &  Alexander's  corner,  then  east  with  Cotton's 
line  160  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  250  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  west  160 
poles  to  a  mulberry,  hickory  &  dogwood,  on  said  Alexander's  east  boundary 
line,  then  south  with  said  line  to  the  beginning. 

Britain  Garner  April  26,  1799  page  69 

Indenture  made  January  14,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  dolalrs.  James  Todd  has 
sold  Britain  Gamer  200  acres  on  the  west  side  of  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  two  swamp  oaks  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  on  the  point 
above  the  mouth  of  Hurricane  Creek,  then  south  160  poles  to  an  elm,  then  east 
200  poles  to  a  cedar,  then  north  160  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  bank  of  Stones  Rover, 
then  west  to  the  beginning. 

Harrison  Boyd  April  30,  1799  page  75 

Indenture  made  December  10,  1798.  John  Boyd,  Jr.  for  the  sum  often  pounds 
and  the  affection  he  has  for  his  son,  Harrison  Boyd  has  sold  said  Harrison  Boyd 
640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
large  poplar,  Read's  corner,  and  running  south  with  Read's  line  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  &  ironwood  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the 
river  about  west  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east 
320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  Jeremiah  Hinton.  Sally  Hinton.  &  Nancy  Overall. 

Richard  C.  Cobb  May  29.  1799  page  87 

Indenture  made  April  1.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars.  John  McNairy  and 
his  wife.  Mary,  have  sold  Richard  C.  Cobb  1000  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones 
River,  joining  Isaac  Shelby's  survey  of  5000  acres  on  the  west.  Beginning  at 
Shelby's  northwest  corner  at  a  large  red  oak  and  hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to 
a  walnut.  Shelby's  line,  then  west  200  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  (This  cannot  be  1000  acres  according  to  the 
measurements.  EKJ) 

Benjamin  McCulloch         July  16.  1799  page  89 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1978.  Benjamin  McCulloch  is  granted  640  acres  as 

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assignee  of  Andrew  Holmes.  The  land  located  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  William  Baucoman's  southwest  comer  at  an  ash.  then  south  320 
poles  to  an  elm.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun-eyed  by  Robert  Hays.  D.  S..  on 
November  28.  1792.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2456.  Located 
November  26.  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Buford  &  Patterson  July  18.  1799  page  93 

Indenture  made  March  14.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Thomas  Hickman 
has  sold  James  Buford  &  Jonathan  Patterson  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  first 
creek  that  runs  in  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  above  Bradleys  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  a  black  walnut  and  ash.  then  south  cross  a  branch  at  80  poles,  another  at 
154  poles  to  all  320  poles  to  a  elm  and  ironwood.  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  north 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Bedford  July  18,  1799  page  94 

Indenture  made  August  28.  1798.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars.  Thomas  Talbott  of 
Nashville,  has  sold  Thomas  Bedford  640  acres,  it  being  George  A.  Suggs" s  640 
acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  in  a  small  bottom  at  a  large  poplar  marked 
IEF  &  TB  being  John  Reed"s  northwest  corner  and  about  3/4  mile  north  of  the 
east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Being  Grant  No.  921.  Running  east  320  poles  crossing 
the  east  fork  at  120  poles,  running  to  the  right  then  crossing  the  east  fork  at  120 
poles  to  pointer  (?)  and  a  large  white  oak  marked  B.  then  north  320  poles  to  an 
elm  and  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  an  elm,  then  south  to  the  Beginning. 

Joseph.  Robert  &  William  White  August  2,  1799  page  95 

Indenture  made  August  1,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Hance  Hamilton  of 
Guilford  County.  N.C..  has  sold  Joseph.  Robert  &  William  White,  heirs  at  law  of 
James  White,  deceased,  of  Columbia  County.  Georgia,  423  acres.  Being  a  part  of 
a  4800  acre  tract  granted  to  Thomas  Hamilton,  heir  of  Dr.  Hance  Hamilton,  de- 
ceased. Beginning  at  Isaac  Wright's  southwest  comer  then  north  327  poles  to  an 
ash.  then  east  206  poles  to  Thomas  Bell's  northwest  corner,  then  south  320  poles 
to  said  Wright's  southeast  comer,  then  west  206  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph,  Robert.  &  William  White  August  2.  1799  page  95 

Indenture  made  August  1.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars.  Hance  Hamilton  of 
Guilford  County.  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Joseph.  Robert  &  William  White. 

heirs  at  law  of  James ,  late  deceased  of  Columbia  County,  Georgia.  77 

acres.  It  being  a  part  of  a  4800  acre  tract  granted  to  Thomas  Hamilton.  Beginning 
at  Samuel  Bell's  southeast  corner,  then  north  56  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  3 19'/2 
poles  to  Bell's  line  now  extended  to  Le\y  Jones's  line  to  a  stake,  then  south  56 
poles  to  said  Bell's  northwest  corner,  then  east  219!/2  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Benjamin  McCulloch  August  3,  1799  page  97 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2288.  Benjamin  McCulloch  is  granted  640  acres  as 
assignee  of  Private  Edward  Lancer  and  being  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  Thomas  Dickey's  southwest  corner  and  William  Bowman's  south- 
east corner  at  an  ash.  then  south  320  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  320  poles  to  a 

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stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed November  29,  1792,  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military 
warrant  No.  2014.  Located  November  22,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Benjamin  McCulloch  August  3,  1799  page  97 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2145.  Benjamin  McCulloch  is  granted  640  acres  as 
assignee  of  Private  Benjamin  Plough  and  being  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  Thomas  Dickey's  southeast  corner  at  an  ash,  then  east  320  poles  to 
an  elm,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south 
with  said  Dickey's  line  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  29, 
1792,  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  1991. 
Located  November  26,  1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Benjamin  McCulloch  August  3,  1799  page  98 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2266.  Benjamin  McCulloch  is  granted  640  acres  as 
assignee  of  private  Elisha  Hood  and  being  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  Thomas  Dickey's  southeast  corner  at  an  ash,  then  south  320  poles  to  an 
elm,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  30,  1792,  by  Robert  Hays,  D.  S.,  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2013.  Located  November  26, 1792.  Grant 
dated  May  20,  1793. 

Benjamin  McCulloch  August  3,  1799  page  98 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2376.  Benjamin  McCulloch  is  granted  640  acres  on 
Stones  River  as  assignee  of  private  John  Pooles.  Land  adjoins  an  entry  of  Tho- 
mas Dickey  at  the  southwest  corner.  Beginning  at  an  ash,  then  south  320  poles  to 
an  elm,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  30,  1792,  by  Robert  Hays, 
D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2006.  Located  November  26, 
1792.  Grant  dated  May  20,  1793. 

Dennis  McClendon  August  5,  1799  page  100 

Indenture  made  February  16, 1799.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars,  Charles  Hays  has 
sold  Dennis  McClendon  200  acres  on  the  waters  of  Riddles  Creek.  Beginning  at 
a  white  oak,  the  original  survey  corner  on  Riddles's  line,  then  south  258 1/5  poles 
to  a  mulberry  &  dogwood,  then  west  102  poles  to  ash  &  maple  in  the  bottom, 
then  north  85  1/5  poles  to  a  sugartree.  then  west  23  poles  to  a  white  oak  on  creek 
bank,  then  south  32  poles,  west  70  poles  to  walnut  near  the  head  of  a  spring  in  the 
line  of  the  original  survey,  then  south  120  to  an  ash  &  walnut,  then  east  270  poles 
to  an  elm,  north  120  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  to  the  beginning. 

William  Montgomery  August  5,  1799  page  101 

Indenture  made  July  9,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars,  William  Lytle,  Jr.  has 
sold  200  acres  on  waters  of  Stuarts  Creek  to  William  Montgomery.  Beginning  at 
an  ash  and  sugartree  8  poles  west  of  an  elm  supposed  to  be  James  Nevan's  south- 
east comer,  running  then  south  220  poles  to  an  ash.  sugartree  &  hickory,  then 


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west  145'/2  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  220  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the 
beginning.  Being  part  of  a  tract  of  3840  acres  originally  granted  to  William  Terrell 
and  conveyed  to  said  Lytle  by  deed. 

James  Carson  August  9.  1799  page  107 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1215.  James  Carson  is  granted  640  acres  as  assignee 
of  Mathias  Ornal.  a  private.  Lying  on  both  sides  of  Stoners  Creek,  a  branch  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  James  Harris's  comer,  dogwood  &  sugartree  on  his 
spring  branch,  then  west  280  poles  to  a  black  oak.  north  240  poles  to  a  hickory, 
Hugh  Logan's  line,  then  east  40  poles  along  his  line,  to  an  elm  &  locust,  north  50 
poles  to  a  stake  on  said  Logan's  line,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south 
290  poles  to  a  stake  in  James  Harris's  line,  then  along  the  same  to  the  beginning. 
Grant  dated  July  20.  1796. 

Thomas  &  James  Rucker  August  10.  1799  page  108 

Indenture  made  October  8, 1798.  For  the  sum  of  2 1 30  1/3  dollars.  John  Caffey  of 
Davidson  &  John  Calloway  of  Campbell  Count).  Virginia.,  have  sold  640  acres 
to  Thomas  Rucker  &  James  Rucker  of  Amherst  &  Campbell  County.  Virginia. 
Lying  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  and  known  by  the  name  of  Stoners  Lick 
tract.  Beginning  at  a  Spanish  oak  &  mulberry  marked  as  a  comer,  runs  south  452 
poles  to  three  small  white  oak  saplings  and  ash.  then  west  226  poles  to  two  lynn 
trees  marked  AI  &  AE,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  mulberry  &  two  hickories,  then 
east  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Russell  August  10.  1799  page  109 

Indenture  made  January  2,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  80  dollars.  Daniel  Reaves  has 
sold  50  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Pond  Creek  to  Thomas  Russell.  The  tract  joins 
a  survey  of  said  Russell  on  the  north  and  William  Smith  on  the  west.  Beginning 
at  a  white  oak  on  said  Smith's  upper  line  miming  west  100  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
south  80  poles  to  a  stake  on  Stuarts* s  line,  then  east  to  Thomas  Russell's  line  and 
with  his  line  100  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  80  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  &  George  Sawyers  August  17.  1799  page  117 

Indenture  made  July  9.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Daniel  Frazer  has  sold 
250  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  to  Thomas  &  George  Sawyers.  Begin- 
ning at  a  white  oak  being  William  Kimbro's  southeast  corner,  then  east  160  to  a 
white  oak.  then  north  250  poles  to  a  sugartree  sapling,  then  west  160  poles  to  a 
poplar  said  Kimbro's  northeast  corner,  then  with  Kimbro's  line  to  the  beginning. 
Said  land  being  the  southeast  comer  of  a  1000  acre  survey  originally  granted  to 
Lardner  Clark,  assignee  of  Jephtha  Parker,  and  conveyed  to  Daniel  Frazer. 

Anthony  Foster  November  12.  1799  page  121 

Indenture  made  October  7,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  2000  dollars.  Alexander 
McCulloch  of  Warren  County,  N.C..  has  sold  three  tracts  of  land  to  Anthony 
Foster. 

Tract  #  1  -  640  acres  granted  to  Benjamin  McCulloch.  assignee  of  (Andrew- 
Holmes)?  by  patent  No.  1978.  Beginning  at  William  Bowman's  southwest  cor- 
ner an  ash.  miming  then  south  320  poles  to  an  elm,  then  west  320  poles  to  a 

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dogwood,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 

Trace  #  2  -613  V*  acres  granted  the  aforesaid  Benjamin  McCnlloch  by  patent  No. 

2376  as  assignee  of  John  Boles  adjoining  an  entry  of  Thomas  Dickey.  Beginning 

at  his  southwest  corner  an  ash,  running  then  south  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east 

320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  130  poles  to  a  stake  on  Thomas  Armstrong's 

south  boundary,  then  west  36  poles  to  a  stake,  his  southwest  corner,  then  north 

190  poles  to  a  stake  on  said  Dickeys  south  boundary,  then  west  294  poles  to  the 

beginning. 

Tract  #  3  -  260  Acres  being  part  of  a  tract  granted  to  said  Benjamin  McCulloch  as 

assignee  of  Elisha  Hood  by  patent  No.  2266.  Beginning  at  an  elm  southwest 

comer  to  the  said  survey  running  then  north  130  poles  to  a  stake  on  Thomas 

Armstrong's  south  boundary,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  1 30  poles 

to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

All  3  tracts  contain  a  total  of  \5WA  acres. 

Isaac  Lamasters  November  19.  1799  page  128 

Indenture  made  October  16,  1799.  To  satisfy  a  judgement  against  David  Scott, 
the  sheriff  of  Davidson  County  has  sold  640  acres  on  Stones  River  to  Isaac 
Lamasters  as  high  bidder  of  290.25  dollars.  Beginning  at  a  honey  locust  and  elm, 
Capt.  Bradley's  north  boundary,  east  with  said  line  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  corner 
of  Bradley,  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  south  to  the 
beginning. 

Richard  Waugh  November  23,  1799  page  134 

Indenture  made  October  14.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  640,  Howell  Tamm  has  sold 
Richard  Waugh  of  Amherst  County,  Virginia.  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  Overall 
Creek  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  three  sassafras  trees,  Charles  Stuart's  lower 
corner  on  the  east  boundary  of  John  Civil' s  preemption  nming  then  a  conditional 
line  with  the  said  Stuart  north  86  degrees  east  246  to  two  dogwood  trees,  his 
corner,  then  south  408  poles  to  Dempsey  Jenkins's  southwest  corner  a  stake, 
then  west  266  7/10  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  205  poles  to  a  stake  on  Civil' s 
south  boundary,  then  east  20  7/10  poles  to  Civil's  southeast  corner  a  stake,  then 
north  185  poles  with  his  line  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  Merryman  Hall  November  27,  1799  page  136 

Indenture  made  July  7,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  2500  dollars,  John  Caffrey  has  sold 
to  Charles  Merryman  Hall  440  acres  on  Stones  River.  Originally  granted  to  Wil- 
liam Moore  and  conveyed  by  him  to  Benjamin  Knox.  Conveyed  by  Knox  to 
John  Caffrey.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  corner  then  east  280  to  an  ironwood  corner 
made  for  Christopher  Waggoner's  land,  then  north  181  poles  to  a  black  walnut 
corner  on  said  Waggoner's  line,  then  east  120  poles  to  a  stake  corner  on  the 
original  line,  then  north  45  poles  to  a  white  oak  corner,  then  west  452  poles  to  a 
hackberry  corner,  then  south  276  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Benjamin  Williams  December  11,  1799  page  138 

Indenture  made  October  27,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  2240  dollars,  Benjamin  Bryan, 
executor  of  Loverd  Bryan  of  Johnston  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Ben- 

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jamin  Williams  of  Wake  County.  North  Carolina,  two  tracts  of  land. 
Tract  #  1  -  640  acres  near  the  head  of  the  first  creek  that  runs  into  Stones  River 
above  Stoner  Creek.  Land  was  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  by  patent  dated 
May  18.  1789.  Com  eyed  to  Benjamin  Bryan  by  deed  October  18.  1796.  and  by 
him  to  Loverd  Bryan  in  1797.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  &  ash.  the  northeast 
corner  of  John  HarrelFs  survey,  then  south  with  HarrelFs  south  ?  boundary  to  a 
dogwood  320  poles,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  2  -  1000  acres  on  Duck  River. 

Benjamin  Williams  December  11.  1799  page  139 

Indenture  made  June  10.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  6000  Spanish  milled  dollars.  Mat- 
thew Ramsey  of  Cheatham  County.  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Benjamin  Williams 
of  Wake  County.  North  Carolina.  2697  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  two  ashes  on  Capt.  Medearies's  north  boundary  runs  north  122  & 
60  links  to  an  elm.  then  west  220  chains  to  a  dogwood,  then  south  120  chains  & 
60  links  to  an  oak,  then  east  220  chains  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  the  said 
Matthew  Ramsey  for  his  sendee  as  a  captain  on  April  27,  1793. 
Another  tract  on  the  Obion  River  of  3300  acres. 

Matthew  Ramsey  December  12.  1799  Page  140 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1609.  Capt.  Matthew  Ramsey  is  granted  2697  acres  on 
the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  (See  the  above  indenture  for  the  boundaries.)  Land 
sun  eyed  on  November  26.  1792  by  John  Davis.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a  mili- 
tary warrant  No.  154.  Located  November  24.  1792.  Grant  dated  April  23.  1793. 

William  Crabtree  January  4.  1800  page  141 

Indenture  made  April  16.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars.  Elias  Fort  has  sold 
William  Crabtree  of  Sumner  County  640  acres  in  Da\idson  County.  Beginning 
at  the  northeast  corner  of  George  Suggs*s  640  acre  suney  at  a  black  oak  marked 
GS  and  west  boundary  of  John  Herrald's  640  acre  acre  suney.  running  north 
227  poles  to  a  sugartree.  then  west  454  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  small  poplar  in  a 
sinkhole,  then  south  227  poles  to  a  small  poplar  and  a  number  of  small  saplings 
and  far  comer,  then  east  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Elias  Fort, 
assignee  of  Meada  Bozeman  of  William  Grant  hereof  Eph*m  Grant  bearing  date 
May  18.  1789,  No.  1491.    ?? 

George  A.  Suggs  January  4.  1800  page  144 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  892.  George  Augustus  Suggs  is  granted  640  acres  as 
assignee  of  Turner  Jetts.  a  private.  Land  being  on  a  small  fork,  first  creek  above 
Stuarts  Creek  on  the  east  side  above  Stones  River.  Beginning  about  three  or  four 
miles  from  the  river  on  the  north  side  of  the  creek  on  a  black  oak  &  hickory 
running  east  320  poles  to  two  hickories,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory  & 
dogwood,  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed March  20.  1788  by  William  Nash  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant 
No.  2198.  Located  May  25,  1786.  Grant  dated  January  17.  1789. 


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JesseeVick  February  8,  1800  page  152 

Indenture  made  December  16,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  Britian  Garner 
has  sold  Jessee  Vick  200  acres  on  the  west  sideof  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two 
swamp  oaks  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  on  the  point  above  the  mouth  of 
Hurricane  Creek,  south  160  poles  to  an  elm,  then  east  200  poles  to  a  cedar, 
then  north  160  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  banks  of  Stones  River,  then  west  to  the 
beginning.  Granted  by  patent  No.  3205  to  William  Lomack. 

David  Barnett  February  6,  1800  page  154 

Indenture  made  March  4,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars.  James  Russell  has 
sold  David  Barnett  150  acres  on  Pond  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  hornbeam  and  white 
ash,  William  Smith's  east  corner,  running  100  poles  (?)  to  a  beech,  then  north 
240  poles  to  a  hickory  &  dogwood,  then  west  100  poles  to  a  stake  in  said  Smith's 
east  boundary,  then  south  with  his  line  to  the  beginning. 

William  Robertson  February  7.  1 800  page  157 

Indenture  made  September  9,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars,  Howell  Tatum 
has  sold  William  Robertson  228  acres  on  the  waters  of  Overall  Creek  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  an  elm  &  dogwood.  Hardy  Holmes's  corner  of  John  Civils 
south  boundary  of  his  preemption,  running  then  east  228  to  a  cedar,  then  south 
160  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  black  oak,  then  west  228  poles  to  a  red  oak  in  Henry 
King's  east  boundary  line,  then  north  160  poles  to  the  begimiing. 

Bradley  Gambrel  February  10,  1800  page  160 

Indenture  made  August  1,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  William  Lytle,  Jr. 
has  sold  Bradley  Gambrel  400  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  west  fork  of  Stuarts 

Creek.  Beginning  at  a  Spanish  oak  &  sugartree  on  the  original of  the  survey 

of  3840  acres  granted  to  the  heirs  of  John  Gee  ninning  north  270  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  508  poles  to  William  Montgomery's  east  boundary  then  south  with 
Montgomery's  74  poles  to  a  sugartree,  ash  &  hickory,  his  southeast  corner,  then 
west  40  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  190  poles  to  a  hickory  and  ironwood  on 
the  original  south  boundary,  then  east  248  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  a  part  of 
said  3840  acre  survey. 

William  Corbitt  February  12,  1800  page  164 

Indenture  made  December  28,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  $21.87!/2,  Thomas  Malloy 
has  sold  William  Corbitt  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  first  creek  on  the  east  side 
of  Stones  River  above  Stoners  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  two  mulberries  and  a 
walnut  140  poles  along  Logue's  north  line  and  runs  then  east  227  poles  to  a 
mulberry,  then  north  454  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  227  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  south  454  poles  to  the  beginning. 

JohnBoren  Februry  19,  1800  page  175 

Indenture  made  July  13,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds,  Thomas  Johnson  of 
Tennessee  County,  has  sold  John  Boren  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  William  Bowman's  southwest  corner  at  an  ash  nms  west  320  poles 
to  a  hickory,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 


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south  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Thomas  Johnson  by  grant 
dated  May  20.  1793.  No.  2296. 

James  Morton  February  20.  1800  page  178 

Indenture  made  September  30.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  234  dollars.  William  Lytle 
has  sold  234  acres  to  James  Morton.  Being  a  part  of  John  Gee's  tract  of  3840 
acres.  Beginning  at  Bradley  GambreFs  southeast  comer  a  Spanish  oak.  running 
east  120  poles  to  said  Gee's  southeast  comer,  then  north  312  poles  along  Gees 
line  to  a  stake,  then  west  120  poles  to  Painters,  then  south  312  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Francis  Sanders  February  22.  1800  page  181 

Indenture  made  August  6.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  3 12  dollars,  Henry  Shannon  has 
sold  Francis  Sanders  of  Jefferson  County.  Kentucky,  100  acres  on  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  black  oak.  being  the  northeast  corner  of  William  Gowen's  pre- 
emption, then  east  160  poles  to  an  ash  &  dogwood,  then  south  100  poles  to  a 
hickory  sapling,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  stake  by  a  black  oak  on  said  Gowen's 
east  boundary,  then  north  with  said  line  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Morton  February  22.  1800  page  182 

Indenture  made  October  15.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars.  James  Morton  has 
sold  Joseph  Morton  150  acres  being  part  of  James  Morton's  234  acres.  Begin- 
ning north  from  Bradley  GambreFs  southeast  corner.  Spanish  oak.  112  poles, 
rims  then  east  120  poles  to  the  said  James  Morton's  line,  then  north  200  poles 
along  James  Morton's  line  to  a  stake,  west  120  poles  to  Painters,  then  south  200 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Stockley  Donelson  April  21,  1800  page  185 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  2715.  Stockier  Donelson  is  granted  640  acres  as  as- 
signee. Hilery  Parker,  a  private.  Lying  on  Stones  River  about  three  miles  south 
from  Stones  Lick  and  on  both  sides  of  the  Buffalo  Road  leading  from  the  Lick  to 
Suggs  Creek.  Beginning  (Hays  or  Harp)  corner  a  black  oak  then  east  320  poles  to 
an  ash  &  dogwood  on  Dixon's  line,  then  south  320  poles  crossing  the  Buffalo 
Road  to  a  stake,  then  east  ?  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  by  John  Donelson  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3807. 
Located  May  10,  1796.  Grant  dated  July  20.  1796. 

Stockley  Donelson  April  21.  1800  page  185 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  27 16.  Stockley  Donelson  is  granted  640  acres  on  Stones 
River  as  assignee  of  Private  Elijah  Mills.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  being  Ebenezer 
Brook's  northeast  corner,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  hickory  &  white  oak.  then 
north  226  poles  to  an  ash  &  walnut,  then  west  452  poles  to  an  ash.  then  south  to 
the  beginning.  Surveyed  June  14,  1796.  by  John  Bucchanan,  D.S..  in  conse- 
quence of  a  military  warrant  No.  1323.  Located  June  9.  1796.  Grant  dated  July 
20,  1796. 

Elizabeth  Searcy,  David,  Juliet  Anne,  William  &  Matilda  May  Wendle 

May  2,  1800  page  188 

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Indenture  made  December  31,  1799.  In  accordance  with  the  last  will  and  testa- 
ment of  John  Deadrick  and  the  sum  of  2000  dollars,  Howell  Tatum  for  himself  & 
John  Permot,  administrator  of  Henry  Wiggins,  deceased,  have  sold  several  tracts 
of  land  on  Overall  Creek  of  Stones  River  to  Elizabeth  Searcy,  formerly  Elizabeth 
Wendle,  Da\id,  Juliet  Anne,  William  and  Matilda  May  Wendle: 
Tract  #  1  -  640  acres  granted  to  said  Howell  &  Wiggins  as  assignees  of  heirs  of 
William  Kelly.  Beginning  at  three  mulberry  trees  &  walnut  in  Joel  Walls  west 
boundary  and  on  the  south  boundary  of  the  most  easterly  tract  entered  for  Ben- 
jamin McCulloch  and  south  of  Thomas  Armstrong,  miming  then  west  452  poles 
to  an  elm,  mulberry  &  dogwood,  then  south  22?'/2  poles  with  Deadrick*s  line  to 
a  walnut,  hickory  &  dogwood,  then  east  452  poles  crossing  two  forks  of  Overall 
Creek  to  two  elm  and  a  dogwood,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  2  -  640  acres  granted  to  Howell  &  Wiggins  as  assignees  of  John  Hair. 
Beginning  at  an  elm  &  ironwood  on  George  M.  Deadrick 's  south  boundary  run- 
ning then  south  452  poles  to  a  dogwood  &  red  oak,  then  east  2261/2  poles  to  a 
stake  on  the  said  Tatum  &  Wiggins's  own  line  and  west  boundary  and  then  north 
452  poles  to  a  walnut,  mulberry  &  elm,  said  Deadrick 's  southeast  corner,  then 
west  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  3  -  640  acres  granted  to  Howell  &  Wiggins  as  assignees  of  Patrick  Murbee. 
Beginning  at  the  aforesaid  elm  &  ironwood  on  George  M.  Deadrick's  south  bound- 
ary and  northwest  corner  to  the  above  Tract  #  2,  running  then  south  452  poles  to 
a  dogwood  &  red  oak,  then  west  226 !/>  poles  to  two  dogwoods  &  red  oak,  then 
north  452  poles  to  two  walnuts  and  mulberry,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  4  -  640  acres  granted  to  Howell  &  Wiggins  as  assignees  of  Thomas 
Austin.  Beginning  at  the  above  two  walnuts  &  mulberry  northwest  corner  to 
their  tract  as  assignees  of  Patrick  Murbee,  then  south  452  poles  to  a  dogwood 
(two)  &  red  oak,  then  west  22614  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  452  poles  to  a 
dogwood  &  red  oak,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Making  in  all  2560  acres.  Deed  executed  in  April  session  of  court. 

William  Smith  May  5,  1800  page  193 

Indenture  made  August  28,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  John  Thompson  of 
Russell  County,  Virginia,  has  sold  William  Smith  334  acres  on  the  east  fork  of 
the  first  creek  above  Stoner  Lick,  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
cherry  tree  &  dogwood,  John  Logue's  southwest  corner  of  a  1000  acre  survey 
running  then  east  with  Logue's  line  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  &  dogwood,  then 
with  said  Thompson's  line  from  each  of  aforesaid  corners  for  completement. 

Bird  Nance  May  7,  1800  page  199 

Indenture  made  September  4,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  1 15  dollars,  William  Lytle. 
Jr.  has  sold  Bird  Nance  128  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stuarts  Creek  on  waters  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  on  William  Montgomery's  south  boundary 
being  Bradley  Gambrel's  corner  then  west  with  Montgomery's  line  105  poles  to 
a  sugartree.  ash  hickory,  Montgomery's  southwest  corner,  then  south  196  poles 
to  a  stake  in  the  original  south  boundary,  then  east  with  said  line  105  poles  to  a 
hickory,  said  Gambrel's  southwest  comer,  then  north  196  poles  to  the  beginning. 
The  land  originally  entered  in  the  name  of  Gee  Bradley. 


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Nathaniel  Hart  May  13.  1800  page  207 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  468.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres. 
Nathaniel  Hart  is  granted  640  acres  to  his  heirs,  Kaziah  Thompson.  Snsanah 
Hart.  Simpson  Hart.  Nathiel  Hart.  John  Hart.  Mary  Ann  Hart.  Cumberland  Hart. 
Chinai  Hart  and  Thomas  Rly  Hart.  Lying  on  a  branch  of  Stuarts  Creek  about  tA\o 
miles  north  of  said  creek  including  a  large  sping  on  Taylor's  Trace  known  as 
Hart's  Spring.  Beginning  at  two  white  oaks  above  the  spring  near  the  cedars, 
runs  east  60  chains  crossing  said  trace  to  a  small  black  oak  &  ash  in  the  edge  of 
the  cedars,  then  north  40  chains  to  Robert  Russell  "s  comer  and  with  his  line  in  all 
106  chains  &  70  links  to  a  mulberry,  the  west  60  chains  to  a  stake,  then  south  106 
chains.  70  links  crossing  said  trace  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  March  4.  1797.  by 
Robert  Weakley.  D.S..  in  consequence  of  an  entry  No.  500.  dated  28. 1784.  Grant 
dated  January  23,  1800. 

Thomas  Donnell  May  14,  1800  page  210 

Indenture  made  April  15.  1800.  For  the  sum  of  175  dollars.  Chas.  Hays  has  sold 
Thomas  Donnell  100  acres  on  the  west  waters  of  Stones  River,  being  part  of  400 
acres  originally  granted  to  Samuel  Bucchanan.  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong 
No.  324.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  in  the  line  of  the  original  survey,  running 
north  41  degrees,  west  294  poles  to  a  walnut  on  the  northwest  comer  of  the 
original  survey,  then  east  168  poles  to  a  white  oak.  the  northeast  comer  of  the 
original  survey,  then  south  180  poles  to  the  beginning. 

William  Smith  May  12,  1800  page  211 

Indenture  made  April  15.  1800.  For  the  sum  of  175  dollars.  Chas  Hays  has  sold 
William  Smith  100  acres  on  the  west  waters  of  Stones  River,  being  part  of  400 
acres  originally  granted  to  Samuel  Bucchanan,  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong. 
Beginning  at  a  white  oak  in  Ruddle's  line  then  south  25'/2  poles  to  a  mulberry  & 
dogwood  in  Simon  McClendon  line,  then  west  102  poles  to  an  ash  &  maple  in 
the  bottom,  then  north  8514  poles  to  a  sugartree.  then  west  23  poles  to  a  white  oak 
on  the  creek  bank,  then  south  32  degrees  west  70  poles  to  a  walnut  near  the  head 
of  a  spring,  then  north  143'/2  poles  to  a  walnut  in  the  northwest  comer  of  the 
original  survey,  then  to  the  beginning. 

Redmond  D.  Berry  June  16.  1800  page  214 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3168.  Redmond  D.  Berry  is  granted  640  acres  as  as- 
signee of  the  heirs  of  Private  Jonathan  Ouse.  Lying  on  a  branch  of  Suggs  Creek 
and  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  William  Nash's  southwest  comer  on  Robert  Hays's 
line,  then  along  the  said  Hays's  line  south  452  poles  to  an  ash  on  Judge  McNairy's 
line,  then  east  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  452  poles  to  a  stake  on  William 
Nash's  line  aforesaid,  then  along  his  line  west  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sur- 
veyed by  John  Donelson  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  4243.  Located 
February  20.  1797.  Grant  dated  September  4.  1797. 

Redmond  D.  Berry  June  16.  1800  page  214 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3166.  Redmond  D.  Berry  is  granted  640  acres  as  as- 
signee of  Private  Abraham  Gilbert.  Lying  on  the  eastern  branches  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  John  Donelson" s  southwest  comer,  hickory  &  dogwood  on  Stocklcy 

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Donelson's  east  boundary  line,  then  along  Stockley  Donelson's  line  south  418 
poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  245  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  418  poles  to  said 
John  Donelson's  southeast  corner,  then  along  his  line  west  245  poles  to  the  be- 
ginning. Surveyed  by  John  Donelson  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
4242.  Located  February  20,  1799.  Grant  dated  September  14,  1799. 

Samuel  Moore  August  12,  1800  page  219 

Indenture  made  December  25,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  Robert  Hays 
has  sold  Samuel  Moore  of  Lincoln  County,  Kentucky,  500  acres  on  the  east  side 
of  Stones  River  on  the  first  branch  that  nins  into  the  east  fork  of  Suggs  Creek. 
Beginning  on  the  south  side  of  said  east  fork  on  a  stake  running  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  250  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  east  250  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  part  of  a  grant  No.  1973  of  640  acres. 
Located  June  1 1,  1796,  to  said  Hays  as  assignee  of  John  (T)hitgraves. 

James  Whitesides  August  12,  1800  page  220 

Indenture  made  December  28,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  $21.87'/2,  Thomas  Molloy 
has  sold  James  Whitesides  640  acres  on  the  first  creek,  east  side  of  Stones  River 
above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  &  poplar  corner  to  two  tracts 
of  William  Nash  and  one  tract  of  William  Hambleton,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
white  oak  &  hickory,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 

George  A.  Suggs  August  14,  1800  page  224 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  991.  George  A.  Suggs  is  granted  640  acres  as  assignee 
of  Elias  Savage.  Lying  on  the  head  waters  of  west  fork  of  the  first  creek  above 
Stoner's  Lick  Creek  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  southeast 
corner  of  Aquilla  Suggs's  survey  warrant  No.  1762  at  a  white  oak  &  hickory, 
then  east  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  320 
poles  to  (?)  dogwood,  then  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  May  10,  1788, 
by  William  Nash,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  2767.  Located 
April  2,  1788.  Grant  dated  May  18,  1789. 

Maclin  Cross  August  16,  1800  page  224 

Indenture  made  June  7,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  two  hundred  pounds,  Christopher 
Waggoner  has  sold  Maclin  Cross  200  acres  being  part  of  a  tract  of  640  acres 
originally  granted  to  William  Moore  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Knox's  south- 
east corner,  red  oak,  of  the  deed  of  conveyance  from  William  Moore  to  Knox, 
then  north  187  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  172  poles  to  a  black  walnut  corner, 
then  south  180  poles  to  an  ironwood,  then  east  172  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Jonathan  Magnis  August  14,  1800  page  224 

Indenture  made  August  2,  1788.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars,  David  Dupree  has 
sold  Jonathan  Magnis  13 1  Vi  acres  at  the  mouth  of  Falling  Creek  on  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  sugartree  &  dogwood,  then  due  east  121  poles  to  an  ironwood, 
dogwood  &  white  oak  sapling,  then  due  north  184  poles  crossing  Falling  Creek 
to  a  big  elm  and  small  sugartree  on  the  bank  of  a  small  creek,  then  due  west  27 
holes  to  the  original  beginning  called  for  in  the  plat,  then  with  the  meanders  of 

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the  river  to  an  iromvood  &  dogwood  on  the  corner  of  James  Dupree's  tract,  then 
due  south  121  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  part  of  640  acres  granted  to  Ambrose 
Jones  as  assignee  of  Daniel  Ray. 

Jonathan  Magnus  August  14.  1800  page  225 

Indenture  made  September  14.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars.  Starling  Dupree 
has  sold  13 1  Vi  acres  on  Falling  Creek  of  Stones  River  to  Jonathan  Magnus.  Be- 
ginning at  an  ash  tree,  then  due  east  219  poles  to  three  cedars,  then  due  north  96 
poles  and  crossing  Falling  Creek  three  times  to  a  cedar  &  ash  on  the  bank  of  said 
creek,  then  due  west  219  poles  running  with  James  Dupree's  and  John  Miller's 
line  of  their  south  boundary  to  a  sugartree  &  dogwood,  then  due  south  96  poles 
to  the  beginning. 

Constance  Hardeman  August  25.  1800  page  233 

Indenture  made  March  5.  1800.  For  the  sum  of  2000  pounds.  Thomas  Hardiman 
has  sold  Constant  Hardeman  two  tracts  on  Stuarts  Creek. 
Tract  #  1  -  300  acres  beginning  at  three  mulberries  miming  east  400  poles  cross- 
ing Stuarts  Creek  to  two  hickories,  then  north  130  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  276 
poles  to  a  stake  on  the  bank  of  Stuarts  Creek,  then  with  the  meanders  of  the 
Creek  to  a  stake,  then  60  poles  to  a  mulberry,  dogwood.  &  elm.  then  south  100 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  2  -  600  acres  beginning  at  a  hickory  &  sugartree  running  then  east  400 
poles  to  a  red  oak  &  walnut,  the  northeast  comer  of  said  survey,  then  south  350 
poles  to  a  stake.  Edwin  Hickman's  northeast  comer,  then  west  with  said  Hickman's 
north  boundary,  290  poles  to  Stuarts  Creek,  then  down  the  creek  with  its  mean- 
ders to  John  Tucker's  northeast  comer  on  said  creek,  then  west  218  poles  with 
said  Tucker's  north  boundary  line  to  a  stake,  then  north  190  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. Being  a  part  of  a  tract  of  1200  acres  granted  to  Moses  Shelby. 

John  M.  Rose  September  23.  1800  page  234 

Indenture  made  October  11,  1797.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars.  Stockley  Donelson 
of  Raleigh  has  sold  John  M.  Rose  of  Knox  County  640  acres  which  was  originally 
granted  to  Willouby  William,  assignee  of  Amos  Davidson,  by  patent  No.  2489 
dated  April  1.  1794.  Lying  on  Stones  River  and  beginning  at  a  hickory  running 
south  320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  north  320 
poles  to  a  walnut,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  McCown  November  3,  1800  page  236 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  205.  James  McCIown,  a  private  in  a  battalion  of  troops 
raised  for  the  protection  of  Davidson  County,  is  granted  200  acres  on  the  waters 
of  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  an  east  fork  of  the  west  fork.  Beginning 
at  an  ash  on  the  east  boundary  line  of  John  Overton's  400  acre  tract  as  assignee 
originally  of  Basil  Fry,  running  then  east  252  3/4  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north 
252  3/4  poles  to  an  oak.  then  252  3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to  the  begin- 
ning. Sun-eyed  November  20.  1792.  by  Robert  Hays,  D.S..  in  consequence  of  a 
warrant  from  the  secretary  of  state.  Grant  dated  March  15.  1800. 


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James  Douglass  November  4,  1800  page  238 

Indenture  made  November  18,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  220  dollars,  Christopher 
Acuff  of  Scott  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  James  Douglass  of  Sumner  County, 
Tennessee.  640  acres  lying  between  Stuarts  Creek  and  Overall  Creek  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  James  Armstrong's  northeast  corner  at  a  hickory,  walnut  & 
post  oak  running  west  320  poles  to  a  large  black  oak,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Jessee  Wharton  November  6,  1800  page  240 

Indenture  made  July  23,  1800.  For  the  sum  of  450  dollars,  Joseph  Hendrick  of 
Wilson  County,  Tennessee,  has  sold  Jessee  Wharton  640  acres  on  waters  of  Overall 
Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak,  hickory  &  dogwood 
on  Capt.  James  Armstrong's  east  boundary,  then  along  his  line  226  poles  to  three 

cherry  trees  and  an  elm.  then  452  poles  to  a  stake ,  then  north  226  poles  to  a 

stake,  then  west  452  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  originally  to  Joseph 

Martin  by  patent  No.  261. 

Execution  of  this  deed  was  in  the  July,  1800,  session  of  court. 

John  Williamson  November  7,  1 800  page  241 

Indenture  made  September  20,  1800.  For  the  sum  of  1400  dollars,  George  Rid- 
ley has  sold  John  Williamson  640  acres  on  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree, 
white  oak  &  ash  on  the  north  side  of  the  said  Creek,  then  north  226  poles  to  a 
white  oak,  then  east  452  poles  crossing  two  branches  to  a  white  oak,  black  wal- 
nut &  cedar,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  white  oak,  dogwood  &  ash  crossing  the 
said  creek,  then  west  452  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Samuel  Bell  November  8,  1 800  page  242 

Indenture  made  August  1,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  Joseph  White,  Heir 
of  James  White  of  Columbia  County,  Georgia,  has  sold  Samuel  Bell  77  acres  on 
the  east  waters  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River,  being  a  part  of  a  tract  of  4800 
acres  granted  to  Thomas  Hamilton,  heir  of  Dr.  Hance  Hamilton.  Beginning  at  a 
hickory,  Samuel  Bell's  southwest  corner,  then  north  56  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
west  219/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  56  poles  to  said  Bell's  southwest  corner, 
ash  &  mulberry  on  the  north  side  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River,  the  east  219/2 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Wit.  -  James  Bell  &  A.  Wright. 

Samuel  Bell  November  8,  1 800  page  243 

Indenture  made  April  12,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  Hance  Hamilton  of 
Guilford  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Samuel  Bell  300  acres,  being  a  part  of 
a  4800  acre  tract  belonging  to  the  said  Hamilton.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  160 
poles  from  the  beginning  of  the  large  survey  on  the  east  boundary  line,  then  west 
219/  poles  to  a  mulberry  &  ash  on  or  near  the  bank  of  the  east  fork,  then  north 
219/  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  219/  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  219/  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

Philip  Arehart  November  10,  1800  page  243 

Indenture  made  August  23,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  260  dollars,  John  Donelson  has 
sold  Philip  Arehart  220  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  dry  fork  of  Stoners  Creek. 

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Beginning  at  Timothy  O'Neal's  corner  on  the  north  side  of  said  fork  then  along 
his  line  south  84  poles  to  a  red  oak  &  ash  on  the  said  fork,  then  south  ten  degrees, 
east  128  poles  to  a  white  oak  on  Enrich's  line,  then  along  his  line  east  166  poles 
to  a  red  oak,  Tate's  comer,  then  along  Tate's  line  north  212  poles  to  Melvill's 
comer,  then  along  his  line  west  to  the  beginning. 

William  Hall  November  11.  1800  page  245 

Indenmre  made  February  11, 1800.  For  the  sum  of  795  dollars  &  38  cents,  Charles 
M.  Hall  has  sold  William  Hall  177  acres  between  Stones  River  and  McCrory 
Creek.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  &  painter  being  the  beginning  corner  of  the  original 
survey  to  William  Moore,  running  north  92  poles  along  McMnrry's  line  to  a 
stake,  then  east  304  poles  to  a  dogwood  &  sngartree  Maclin  Onassis's  line,  then 
south  along  his  line  92  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  an  ironwood  on  Thomas 
Gallaspie's  line,  then  west  304  poles  to  the  first  station. 

John  Overton  November  11,  1800  page  245 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  204.  John  Overton  is  granted  400  acres  as  assignee  of 
Seward  Clayton,  a  private  in  a  corp  of  troops  raised  for  the  protection  of  Davidson 
County.  Lying  between  the  south  Continental  Line  and  the  Indian  Boundary  Line 
on  the  waters  of  the  east  fork  of  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black 
oak,  southwest  comer  of  a  tract  in  the  name  of  Stockley  Donelson.  assignee  of 
Edward  Roger's  second  half  year's  pay.  located  by  said  Overton  as  No.  62  ?.  said 
oak  marked  Hadley,  then  south  with  said  line  253  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  west 
253  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  253  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  November  6.  1797.  by  John  Payton,  D.S.  Grant  dated  February  17, 
1800." 

Samuel  Davidson  November  13.  1800  page  248 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  368.  For  the  sum  of  ten  pounds  for  each  100  acres. 
Samuel  Davidson  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  west  side  of  the  main  east  fork  of 
the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  on  Irwin's  line  near  a 
tract  of  John  Overton's  640  acres  runs  west  with  Irwin's  line  270  poles  to  a  black 
oak.  then  south  380  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  270  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
380  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  November  6.  1797.  by  John  Payton.  D.S.. 
in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  223.  Grant  dated  February  14,  1800. 

Hugh  Logan  November  13,  1800  page  249 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  398.  Hugh  Logan  is  granted  640  acres  on  both  sides  of 
the  south  fork  of  Stones  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  elm  & 
locust  on  the  east  side  of  said  fork,  then  west  452  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  a 
black  oak,  north  226  poles  to  an  ash.  east  452  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  226 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Dated  June  26,  1793. 

Lewis  Wells  November  13,  1800  page  249 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3325.  Lewis  Wells  is  granted  640  acres  as  assignee  of 
Private  (Britain)  Branton's  heirs.  Lying  on  a  branch  of  Stones  River  on  the  east 
side  of  said  river.  Beginning  at  a  walnut  &  mulberry,  17  poles  south  of  John 
Donelson's  corner,  an  ash  &  mulberry  on  the  bank  of  said  branch,  then  south  320 

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poles  to  an  elm  &  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  Redmond  Dillon  Berry's  south  line,  then  along  the  same  east  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  John  Donelson,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  1582.  Located  December  12,  1796.  Grant  dated  December 
6,  1797. 

Joseph  Mosley  December  4,  1800  page  251 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  464.  For  the  simi  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres, 
Joseph  Mosley  is  granted  a  640  acre  preemption  on  Stuarts  Creek.  Beginning  at 
a  hickory,  elm  &  black  oak,  northeast  corner  to  Jonathan  Anthony's  preemption 
running  west  with  said  Anthony's  north  boundary  200  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then 
north  320  poles  to  white  oak,  ash  &  sugartree,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  120  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  July 
29,  1799,  by  James  Mulherren,  D.S.,  agreeable  to  warrant  No.  255.  Entered 
Februry  9,  1784.  Grant  dated  December  9,  1799. 

Jonathan  Anthony  December  4,  1800  page  251 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  466.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  100  acres,  Jonathan 
Anthony  is  granted  a  preemption  of  640  acres  on  Stewarts  Creek.  Beginning  at 
a  black  oak,  white  oak,  hickory  &  dogwood  on  the  east  side  of  the  creek,  run- 
ning then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  elm,  &  black  oak,  then  west  320  poles  to 
an  ash  &  hornbeam,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Surveyed  July  29,  1799,  by  James  Mulherin,  D.S.,  agreeable  to  warrant  No.  256. 
Entered  February  9,  1784.  Grant  dated  December  9,  1799. 

James  Anthony  December  4,  1800  page  252 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  465.  For  the  sum  often  pounds  for  every  100  acres, 
James  Anthony  is  granted  640  acres  in  Davidson  and  Sumner  Coimties  on  the 
west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sycamore  tree  on  the  west  side  of 
Stones  River  at  the  junction  with  the  mouth  of  Overall's  Mill  Creek  and  on  the 
lower  side  of  the  mouth  of  said  creek  running  them  up  Stones  River  72  poles  to 
a  box  elder  and  two  ash  trees,  then  north  240  poles  to  two  red  oaks,  then  west  346 
to  a  walnut  and  red  bud,  then  south  300  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  301  poles 
passing  Thomas  Kennedy's  northwest  corner,  post  oak  at  119  poles  and  then 
running  with  his  line  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  July  28, 1799,  by  James  Mulherin 
in  consequence  of  a  warrant  No.  254.  Entered  February  9,  1784.  Grant  dated 
December  9,  1799. 

John  Miller  February  7,  1801  page  259 

Indenture  made  December  23,  1799.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars,  Howel  Dupree 
has  sold  John  Miller  160  acres  on  Stones  River,  being  part  of  a  preemption  sur- 
veyed for and  sold  by  him  to  Sterling  Dupree,  the  elder.  Beginning  at  a 

small  sugartree  &  box  elder  on  the  bank  of  a  fork  of  Falling  Creek  and  miming 
then  west  130  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  black  oak  on  the  bank  of  Stones  River, 
then  due  south  184  poles  to  an  ironwood,  dogwood  &  white  oak  sapling,  due 
east  98  poles  to  a  cedar  &  ash  on  the  bank  of  said  creek,  due  north  220  poles  to 
crossing  said  creek  to  the  beginning. 


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Samuel  Lum  February  12,  1801  page  262 

Indenture  made  November  10. 1800.  For  the  sum  of  325  dollars,  William  McClish 
has  sold  Samuel  Lum  150  acres  on  Overall  Creek  being  the  place  whereon  the 
said  McClish  lately  lived.  Beginning  at  two  small  dogwoods  running  east  122 
poles  to  a  large  beech,  then  south  with  Overall's  preemption  line  196  poles  to  a 
beech,  then  west  1222  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  196  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Isaac  Johnston  February  14.  1801  page  265 

Indenture  made  October  10.  1800.  For  the  sum  of  240  dollars.  Isaac  Lamasters 
has  sold  Isaac  Johnston  160  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
the  southeast  corner  of  my  preemption  at  a  poplar  bounded  at  Capt.  James 
Bradley's  northeast  comer  running  north  160  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  160 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  160  poles  to  a  stake  in  the  original  line,  then  east  160 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Benajah  Gray  February  14,  1801  page  266 

Indenture  made  October  12,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  Isaac  Lamasters 
has  sold  to  Benajah  Gray  50  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at 
the  southwest  corner  of  Isaac  Johnston's  land  running  north  160  poles  to  the 
northwest  comer  of  said  Johnston's  land,  then  west  52  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
south  160  poles  to  a  stake  in  the  south  boundary  of  said  Lamasters  s  preemption, 
then  east  52  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Duke  February  17.  1801  page  266 

Know  all  men  that  Hixon  Marshal  of  Warren  County.  North  Carolina,  for  the 
sum  of  190  dollars  paid  by  John  Duke,  has  sold  John  Duke  a  tract  of  640  acres 
deeded  to  John  Marshal  as  assignee  of  Artur  Rogers.  Lying  on  the  first  creek  that 
empties  into  Stones  River  on  the  east  fork  above  Bradley's  Lick  Creek  in  Sumner 
County.  Beginning  at  an  elm  &  ironwood.  then  south  50  poles  to  a  large  spring, 
stnick  a  bent  of  the  creek  at  164  poles,  crossing  the  creek  at  214  poles,  a  branch 
at  260  poles,  in  all  320  poles  to  a  red  oak  &  ash.  then  east  320  poles  crosses  the 
creek  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  west  to  the  beginning.  Also  two 
land  warrants,  one  No.  3368  &  another  3378. 

Thomas  Molloy  February  18,  1801  page  269 

Indenture  made  April  1,  1800.  Thomas  Molloy  as  high  bidder  at  a  sheriffs  sale 
of  lands  of  William  Tyrell  has  bought  several  tracts  of  land  for  the  bid  of  $2044.96. 
Also  a  tract  of  357  acres  on  Pond  Creek,  beginning  at  a  maple,  poplar  & 
dogwood  on  James  Russell's  south  boundary,  running  west  179  poles  to  a  beech, 
then  south  320  poles  to  a  slake  on  said  Tyrell"  s  north  (?)  boundary  of  a  640  acre 
tract  on  said  creek,  then  east  179  poles  to  a  poplar  &  beech,  his  northeast  comer 
of  said  tract,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

John  Anthony  May  29,  1801  page  274 

Indenture  made  February  26,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  75  dollars,  James  Gallaspy 
has  sold  to  John  Anthony  35  acres  lying  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River,  being  a 
part  of  a  survey  originally  granted  to  Thomas  McCrory.  Beginning  at  a  hickory 

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&  black  oak  corner  on  the  east  boundary  of  Moore's  preemption,  then  south  20 
poles  to  two  poplars  corner,  then  east  200  poles  to  the  bank  of  Stones  River  to  a 
box  elder  &  maple  corner,  then  south  20  poles  to  an  elm  comer,  then  200  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

William  Campbell  June  1.  1801  page  278 

Indenture  made  March  1.  1799.  For  the  sum  of  100  pounds,  Robert  S.  Russell  of 
Fayette  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  William  Campbell  of  Christian  County,  Ken- 
tucky, 360  acres  on  the  west  fork  of  Smarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  the  northeast  of 
said  Russell's  preemption,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  180  poles  to 
a  stake  corner  to  John  Stockard.  then  north  with  said  Stockard's  line  320  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  east  180  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Matthew  Hunt  June  1,  1801  page  278 

Indenture  made  February  23,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  75  dollars,  Maclin  Oross  has 
sold  50  acres  to  Matthew  Hunt  on  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two 
poplars  on  the  south  bank  of  McCrory's  Creek  running  south  152  poles  to  a  red 
oak.  then  west  190  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  12  to  a  sugartree  on  the  bank  of 
said  creek,  then  down  the  creek  with  the  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

George  M.  Deadrick  June  3,  1801  page  281 

Indenture  made  March  20, 1801.  John  Caffrey  and  George  M.  Deadrick,  by  mutal 
agreement  between  them,  divided  and  partition  several  tracts  of  land  they  jointly 
own  and  for  100  paid  to  said  John  Caffrey  the  following  tracts  are  conveyed  to 
George  M.  Deadrick. 

Tract  #  1  -  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  in  Philip  Phillips's  east  boundary  line  being 
John  Bucchanan's  southwest  corner,  then  south  286  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Ben- 
jamin Flood's  north  boundary  line,  then  east  358  poles  to  an  elm,  then  north  286 
poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  to  the  beginning.  Lying  on  waters  of  Stones  River  & 
granted  by  patent  No.  2725.  Located  June  9,  1796,  in  the  military  office  &  regis- 
tered in  Green  County. 
Tract  #  2  -  640  acres  on  Mill  Creek. 

Tract  #  3  -  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  elm  20  poles 
east  of  Jason  Thompson's  dividing  comer  of  two  tracts,  one  of  which  he  con- 
veyed to  Daniel  Gooden,  then  west  452  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  John  Thompson's 
north  boundary  line,  then  north  226  poles  to  an  elm,  then  east  452  poles  to  a 
black  oak.  then  south  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Originally  granted  to  Stockley 
Donelson  by  patent  No.  2712  and  located  in  the  military  office  June  9, 1796,  and 
registered  in  Green  County. 
Tract  #  4  -  640  acres  on  White's  &  Kasper's  creek. 

George  M.  Deadrick  June  4,  1801  page  282 

Indenture  made  June  5,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars,  Thomas  Hickman  has 
sold  George  M.  Deadrick  640  acres.  Lying  on  the  waters  of  the  first  creek  that 
nms  into  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  east  side  above  Bradley  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  &  ash  miming  south  crossing  a  branch  at  80  and 
then  at  164,  in  all  320  poles,  to  an  ironwood  northwest  corner  to  John  Marshall, 

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then  east  with  him  320  poles  to  a  stake  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  west  320  poles 
to  the  beginning.  Granted  to  said  Hickman  by  grant  No.  (739). 

Matthew  Brooks  June  9,  1801  page  286 

Indenture  made  March  7.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Gotlib  Krouss  of 
Stokes  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Matthew  Brooks  of  Stokes  County.  N.C. 
640  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  on  the  first 
line  rim  by  the  commissioners  in  1783  and  about  10  chains  east  of  said  fork, 
south  60  chains  to  an  elm  in  a  flat  of  cedars,  then  west  106  chains  &  70  links  to  a 
hickory,  then  north  60  chains  to  a  stake  on  said  line,  then  with  said  line  east  106 
chains  &  70  links  to  the  beginning.  Granted  to  said  Krouss  by  grant  No.  1171  and 
registered  in  Book  E.  page  40. 

James  Wills  June  1 1 .  1 80 1  page  290 

Indenture  made  &  concluded  July  25,  1800.  Edward  Bradley  on  December  7, 
1795.  by  an  indenture  com  eyed  a  part  of  his  preemption  to  James  Wills  and  there 
is  a  mistake  in  the  deed.  Therefore,  Edward  Bradley,  now  to  correct  the  mistake, 
conveys  lA  of  his  preemption  to  James  Wills.  Beginning  at  a  marked  sapling  on 
James  Todd's  east  boundary  being  Archibald  Buchanans  southwest  comer,  then 
south  with  Todd's  line  95  poles  to  a  stake  on  Charles  Hall's  line,  formerly  Moore's. 
then  east  142  poles  to  a  white  oak  on  said  Hall's  line  being  a  comer  to  James 
Mulherin  by  agreement  with  John  Hoggatt  and  said  Wills,  then  north  five  de- 
grees west  along  a  dhiding  line  made  by  said  Mulherin  to  a  sugartree  and  red 
bud  in  Archibald  Buchanan's  line,  then  with  said  line  to  the  beginning.  Contain- 
ing 87  acres,  103  poles. 

John  Boyd  July  1,  1801  page  293 

Indenture  made  Augurst  10,  1795.  For  the  sum  of  450  pounds.  Joseph  Barnes  has 
sold  John  Boyd  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  the  main  east  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  large  poplar.  Reed's  comer,  and  running  south  with  Reed's  line 
320  poles  to  a  white  oak  &  ironwood  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  with  the 
meanders  of  the  river  about  west  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Frederick  Binkley  August  5.  1801  page  294 

Indenture  made  &  concluded  June  1,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars,  John 
Overton  has  sold  to  Frederick  Binkley  320  acres  being  14  of  a  640  acre  tract 
granted  to  Robert  Hays  by  patent  dated  January  14,  1793,  and  adjoining  William 
Stuart's  preemption  on  the  east  and  John  Donelson  on  the  south.  Beginning  at 
John  Donelson's  comer  on  said  William's  line,  then  along  said  Donelson's  line 
east  160  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  160  poles  to 
William  Stuart's  line,  then  along  the  same  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Francis  Sanders  August  6.  1801  page  295 

Indenture  made  December  27. 1800.  For  the  sum  of  1 12  dollars.  Henry  &  Frederick 
Foster  have  sold  50  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  stake  on 
the  east  boundary  of  William  Garner's  preemption  being  the  southwest  corner  of 
a  tract  of  land  the  said  Sanders  had  formerly  purchased  of  Henry  Shannon,  then 

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south  50  poles  to  a  stake  by  a  black  oak,  then  east  160  poles  to  a  dogwood  on 
George  Heartman's  line  of  his  west  boundary,  then  north  50  poles  to  a  poplar, 
southeast  corner  of  said  Shannon's  tract,  then  west  with  said  line  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Francis  Sanders  August  7,  1801  page  297 

Indenture  made  February  21,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  125  dollars,  George  M. 
Deadrick  has  sold  Francis  Sanders  100  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Be- 
ginning at  a  black  oak  on  Benjamin  Flood's  southwest  comer,  then  north  160 
poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  100  poles  to  a  white  oak  &  poplar,  then  south  160 
to  a  double  Spanish  oak,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 

John  McGempsey  August  8,  1801  page  298 

Indenture  made  July  15, 1801.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars,  Thomas  Kennedy  of 
Madison  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  John  McGempsey  of  Burks  County,  North 
Carolina,  640  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  post  oak  & 
dogwood,  then  north  304  poles  to  a  post  oak,  then  east  182  poles  to  the  junction 
of  Overall  Creek  and  Stones  River,  then  up  Stones  River  with  its  meanders  490 
poles  to  a  white  oak  &  honey  locust,  south  102  poles  to  two  hickories,  then  west 
417  poles  to  the  beginning.  Granted  to  Thomas  Kenneky  by  grant  No.  23 1. 

Samuel  Oliphant  August  8,  1801  page  300 

Indenture  made  June  9,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  430  dollars,  Andrew  Jackson  has 
sold  Samuel  Oliphant  320  acres  on  Hurricane  and  Harts  Spring  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  two  sugartree  saplings  on  Daniel  Frazer's  east  boundary  line,  then  east 
160  poles,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  white  oak, 
said  Frazer's  southeast  corner,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Being  V%  of  a  640 
acre  tract  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  by  patent  No.  2722  dated  July  20.  Said 
Tract  conveyed  by  Donelson  to  Watson  and  by  James  Watson  to  Andrew  Jack- 
son. 

William  Hamilton  August  10,  1801  page  301 

Know  ye  that  we  have  granted  William  Hamilton,  assignee  Anthony  (Cross),  a 
private,  640  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  on  the  waters  of  the  first  creek 
above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood  &  ironwood,  then  north 
320  poles  to  a  hickory  &  poplar,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  south 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Dated  March  7,  1796. 

Severn  &  Leven  Donelson  August  10.  1801  page  301 

Indenture  made  April  10,  1800.  For  the  natural  affection  of  Alexander,  John, 
William  and  (Samuel)  Donelson,  the  elder  brothers  of  the  said  Severn  &  Leven 
Donelson,  have  given  &  granted  their  yoimger  brothers  two  tracts  or  preemption 
which  were  the  property  of  John  Donelson,  deceased.  One  tract  above  the  mouth 
of  Stones  River  where  the  said  Severn  &  Leven  Donelson  now  live.  The  other  on 
Big  Harpeth. 

Andrew  Jackson  August  11,  1801  page  302 

Indenture  made  February  7,  1800.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  James  Watson  has 

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sold  Andrew  Jackson  640  acres  on  Hurricane  &  Harts  Spring  Creeks.  Beginning 
at  two  sugartree  saplings  on  Daniel  Frazers  east  boundary  line,  then  east  320 
poles  to  a  sugartree  and  black  oak,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash  &  elm.  Cobb*s 
northeast  corner,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  white  oak,  said  Frazers  southeast 
corner,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Also  another  tract  of  365  acres  on  a  branch  of  Stones  River  on  the  east  side 
of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Lewis  Wells  southeast  comer  .  a  hickory  &  ash. 
then  along  Redmond  D.  Berry's  line  south  320  poles  to  two  dogwoods  on  said 
Berry's  line,  then  west  183  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory  on 
Lewis  Wells  line,  then  along  the  same  east  183  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Timothy  Demunbre  August  11.  1801  page  302 

Indenture  made  July  18.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars.  William  Betts  has  sold 
Timothy  Demunbre  50  acres  on  the  Stone  Lick  branch  (?).  Beginning  at  a  sugartree 
on  William  Thomas's  line  running  east  64  poles  to  an  oak.  then  south  134  poles 
to  a  stake  on  Mason's  line,  then  north  eighty  (2)  degrees  west  72  poles  to  a  stake 
on  McNairy's  line,  then  north  79  poles  to  a  stake,  Malugent's  northeat  corner, 
then  east  4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  XA  degree  east  44  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Tait  August  11,  1801  page  303 

Indenture  made  September  22,  1800.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars.  Matthew  Payne 
has  sold  John  Tait  100  acres.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  on  the  east  bank  of  Ston- 
ers  Creek,  then  north  thirty  degrees  east  1 1  poles  to  a  hackberry.  then  south  sixty 
degrees  230  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  south  line  of  Matthew  Payne's  survey  where 
said  line  (hall  released),  then  west  with  said  south  boundary  269  poles  to  a  stake 
opposite  in  north  direction  to  an  ash.  northwest  corner  to  John  Baker's  survey 
which  joins  the  public  including  Stoner  Lick,  then  north  with  the  line  of  the 
public  survey  to  where  it  stricks  Stoners  Creek  and  up  Stoners  Creek  on  the  east 
side  with  its  meanders  to  the  begimiing. 

Abraham  Bowman  November  10,  1801  page  305 

Indenture  made  December  9.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Jacob  Mires  of 
Kentucky  has  sold  Abraham  Bowman  400  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River. 
Begimiing  at  a  sugartree  and  hickory  on  the  river  bank  at  the  mouth  of  Searcy's 
Creek  then  up  the  river  with  its  meanders  200  poles  to  white  oak  on  Cornelius 
Riddle's  north  boundary,  then  east  92  poles  with  said  line  to  an  elm.  it  being  said 
Riddle's  corner,  then  north  265!/:  to  a  stake,  then  west  274  to  an  elm,  then  south 
180  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Bennett  Searcy  November  19.  1801  page  309 

Indenture  made  August  26.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  900  dollars  as  high  bid  &  70 
dollars  for  another  tract  as  high  bid  at  the  sheriffs  sale  of  the  property  of  Thomas 
Armstrong  to  satisfy  a  judgement  against  his  estate,  the  sheriff  has  sold  these  two 
tracts  to  Bennett  Searcy  on  October  25.  1800. 

Tract  #  1  -  3840  acres  Thomas  Armstrong  received  for  his  sen  ice  as  a  captain  on 
the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Lying  on  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the 
west  side  about  five  miles  from  the  line  run  by  the  commissioners  in  1783  and 


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about  a  mile  from  the  river  including  two  springs.  Beginning  at  two  dogwoods  & 
a  hickory,  then  south  540  poles  crossing  a  small  creek  continuing  south  1050 
poles  to  an  ash  &  two  mulberries,  then  west  5_85'/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
1050  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning.  Grant  No.  48. 
Tract  #  2  -  640  acres  on  Stones  River  and  adjoining  Col.  James  Armstrong  entry 
of  7200  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  on  the  south  side.  Beginning  at  Lt. 
Hardy  Holmes's  northwest  corner  at  a  honey  locust  &  two  hickories,  then  west 
240  poles  to  a  walnut  &  hickory,  then  south  426  Vi  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  240 
poles  to  Holmes's  west  boundary,  north  along  his  line  4261/2  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

John  Bacchus  November  23,  1801  page  312 

Indenture  made  December  20,  1800.  For  125  dollars,  Henry  White  has  sold  John 
Bacchus  50  acres.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  &  stake,  then  north  50  poles  to  a  dog- 
wood joining  John  Bucchanan  on  the  west,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  hickory 
joining  said  Bucchanan  on  the  south,  then  south  50  poles  to  a  dogwood  stake, 
Maddon's  on  the  east,  then  east  160  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  &  Isham  Gilliam  November  23,  1801  page  313 

Indenture  made  October  3,  1801.  For  $1066.75,  Thomas  Cox  has  sold  John  & 
Isham  Gilliam  of  Buckingham  County,  Virginia,  640  acres.  Beginning  at  two 
white  oaks,  southwest  corner  to  Samuel  Wilson's  preemption  on  the  main  west 
fork  of  Stones  River,  then  south  320  poles  to  three  walnuts,  then  east  320  poles 
crossing  the  river  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  said  Wilson's  corner,  then 
west  with  the  same  to  the  beginning. 

Andrew  Work  November  23,  1801  page  313 

Indenture  made  October  8,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  80  dollars,  John  Johns  has  sold 
Andrew  Work  40  acres  on  the  waters  of  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  beech, 
Robert  Weakley's  corner,  then  north  20  chains  to  a  beech  (Francis  Lewis's  line) 
then  with  his  line  east  20  chains  to  a  sugartree.  then  south  20  chains  to  a  hickory, 
then  west  20  chains  to  the  beginning.  Being  part  of  a  tract  John  Johns  purchased 
from  Robert  Weakley. 

Joseph  &  Thomas  Welch  November  30,  1801  page  320 

Indenture  made  September  10,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  James  Hays  of 
Lincoln  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  Joseph  &  Thomas  Welch  of  Lincoln  County, 
Ky.,  400  acres  being  part  of  a  640  acre  tract,  lying  on  the  Cumberland  River  near 
the  mouth  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  elms  on  the  bank  of  Cumberland 
River,  Robert  Espey's  northwest  corner,  then  up  said  river  north  30  degrees  west 
196  poles  to  a  hickory  on  the  bank  of  said  river,  then  east  394  poles  to  a  stake  on 
the  bank  of  said  river,  then  up  said  river  south  16  degrees  east  180  poles  to  a 
white  oak,  Espey's  southeast  corner,  then  340  poles  west  with  Espey's  line  to  the 
beginning. 

John  Childress  May  4,  1802  page  322 

Indenture  made  December  8,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars,  John  Bush, 
lieutnant  in  the  state  of  Georgia,  has  sold  John  Childress  contining  (nine)  hun- 

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dred  and  (14)  acres.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  on  the  Commissioners  Line,  then 
west  on  said  line  481  poles  to  an  ash.  then  south  304  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east 
481  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  304  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  a  grant  to  Lt. 
John  Bush  by  grant  No.  976.  Land  lying  on  Stuarts  Creek. 

Thomas  Rucker.  S.  Miller  &  James  Rucker  May  4.  1802         page  323 

Indenture  made  February  1.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  7000  dollars.  Isaac  Shelby  and 
Ins  wife  Susanna  Shelby  of  Lincoln  County,  Kentucky,  have  sold  Thomas  Rucker. 
Simon  Miller  &  James  Rucker  of  Wilson  County,  Tn„  5000  acres  lying  in  Wil- 
son County  on  both  sides  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  large 
hickory,  red  oak.  &  dogwood  200  poles  west  of  the  maiden  spring  and  running 
east  1250  poles  crossing  two  creeks  to  a  double  walnut  &  red  oak,  then  north  640 
poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  a  hickory,  elm.  &  red  oak,  then  west  1250  cross- 
ing Stones  River  to  a  large  red  oak  &  hickory,  then  south  640  poles  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Andrew  Buchanan  May  4.  1802  page  326 

Indenture  made  September  25. 1801.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars.  Henry  Foster  & 

Frederick ,  have  sold  Andrew  Buchanan  150  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones 

River.  Beginning  at  a  black  ash  being  the  northeast  corner  of  Henry  (Sannons) 
survey  on  the  north  boundary  line  of  survey  originally  granted  to  Phillips  & 
Campbell,  then  south  140  to  a  white  oak  &  two  black  oaks,  then  east  100  poles  to 
a  dogwood  &  black  one.  then  south  27  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  east  60  poles  to 
a  sassafras,  then  north  167  poles  to  a  dogwood  &  post  oak.  then  west  to  the 
beginning. 

Samuel  Blair  May  5.  1802  page  329a 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  179.  Samuel  Blair,  a  private  in  the  battalion  of  troops 
raised  for  the  protection  of  Davidson  County,  is  granted  400  acres  on  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  being  John  Buchanan's  northeast  corner,  then  west 
80  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  120  poles  to  a  double  maple.  240  6/10  poles  to 
a  stake,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash,  then  west  160  6/10  poles  to  said  Buchanan 
east  boundary,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

John  Hoggatt  May  5,  1802  page  329 

Indenture  made  August  8.  1801.  John  Hoggatt  has  gotten  a  court  to  award  3814 
acres  to  him  from  Thomas  McCrory  of  Williamson  County  and  James  Gallaspie. 
Land  was  originally  part  of  Edward  Bradley's  preemption  which  said  Hoggatt 
now  owns.  Begining  at  the  northeast  corner  of  Moore's  preemption  a  white  oak, 
then  east  126  poles  to  Stones  River  then  down  the  river  to  an  elm  being  McCrory  "s 
northeast  corner  up  the  river,  then  west  with  McCrory "s  line  40  poles  to  said 
McCrory's  northwest  comer,  a  white  oak,  then  south  with  said  McCrory "s  line 
74  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Hill  May  6,  1802  page  330 

Indenture  made  October  13,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  George  &  Thomas 
Sawyers  of  Botecourt  County,  Virginia,  have  sold  James  Hill  250  acres  on  the 
waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  being  William  Kimbro's  south- 

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east  corner,  then  east  160  poles  to  a  white  oak.  then  north  250  poles  to  a  sngartree 
sapling,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  poplar,  said  Kimbro"s  northeast  corner,  then 
with  his  line  to  the  beginning.  Being  the  southeast  corner  of  1000  acres  origi- 
nally granted  to  Lardner  Clark  as  assignee  of  Jeptha  Parker. 

James  Wright  May  7,  1802  page  333 

Indenture  made  November  20,  1801 .  For  the  sum  of  (  ).  George  M.  Deadrick 
has  sold  James  Wright  50  acres  &  23  poles  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  an  elm  on  the  east  bank  of  Hamilton  Creek  by  an  ash  and  sycamore  (  ) 
small  west  of  (     )  east  edge  of  the  original  grant,  then  west  35!/2  poles  Spanish 

oak. south  226  poles  to  a  post  oak,  then  east  3544  poles  to  a on  the 

southeast  corner  of  the  original  survey,  then  north  to  the  beginning  226  poles. 

John  Hoggatt  May  9,  1802  page  336 

Indenture  made  December  29,  1801.  For  130  dollars,  Archibald  Buchanan  has 
sold  John  Hoggatt  22  acres.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  at  the  southeast  corner  of 
said  Archibald  Buchanan's  tract  on  Stones  River,  then  west  with  Buchanan's 
line  148  poles  to  a  white  oak,  red  bud  &  hickory,  then  north  24  poles  to  a  hickory 
and  two  white  ash  saplings,  then  east  148  poles  to  three  white  oaks,  then  south  24 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Lemonds  May  9,  1802  page  338 

Indenture  made  January  13,  1792.  For  the  sum  of  15  pounds.  Minos  Cannon  of 
Randolph  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Joseph  Lemonds  of  Rockingham 
County,  North  Carolina,  150  acres  on  waters  of  Mill  Creek  near  the  ridge  be- 
tween Mill  Creek  &  Big  Hurricane  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  en  elm,  said 
Minos  Cannon's  west  line,  a  marked  corner,  and  running  his  line  west  272  poles 
to  an  ash,  then  north  88!/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  said  Commissioners  Line 
272  poles,  then  south  88  Vi  poles  to  the  beginning.  Part  of  a  larger  tract  granted  to 
Minos  Cannon  of  640  acres  dated  November  26,  1789. 

Blake  Rutlin  June  5,  1802  page  340 

Indenture  made  November  1 9, 1 80 1 .  For  400  dollars,  Andrew  Jackson  &  Bennett 
Searcy  have  sold  lA  of  a  640  acre  tract  on  the  headwaters  of  Stoner  Lick  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  dogwood  &  three  sugartree  saplings,  then  east  280  poles  crossing 
the  spring  branch  four  times  to  a  white  oak  &  dogwood,  then  south  272  poles 
crossing  Stoner's  Creek  to  a  white  oak,  then  west  280  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north 
272  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  originally  as  preemption  to  James 
Harris. 

Jeremiah  &  Larkin  Thacker  June  19,  1802  page  349 

Indenture  made  February  9,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars,  John  Blackamore 
has  sold  Jeremiah  &  Larkin  Thacker  of  Sumner  County  304  3/4  acres  on  the  east 
fork  of  Stones  River,  being  part  of  a  1000  acre  tract.  Beginning  at  a  large  black 
oak  southeast  corner  of  the  said  1000  acre  tract  and  northwest  corner  of  Isaac 
Shelby's  land,  then  west  320  poles  to  two  post  oaks,  north  162!/2  poles  to  a  black 
oak,  dogwood  &  hickory  on  Benjamin  Edwards's  line,  east  124  poles  to  Edwards's 
corner,  a  black  oak  &  dogwood,  south  19  poles  to  Henry  Bradford's  southeast 

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corner,  a  hickory,  ash  &  elm  on  the  south  bank  of  a  branch,  east  with  said 
Bradford's  line  200  poles  to  his  southeast  corner,  a  white  oak  &  small  sugartree 
and  mulberry  tree,  then  south  140  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Samuel  Campbell  June  19,  1802  page  350 

Indenture  made  January  26,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1200  dollars,  Archibald  Lytle, 
John  Nichols.  &  William  Lytle  have  sold  Samuel  Campbell  950  acres  on  the 
main  west  fork  of  Stones  River,  being  a  part  of  Col.  Archibald  Lytle's  grant  of 
7200  acres.  Beginning  at  two  ashes  being  the  northeast  corner  of  a  survey  of  670 
conveyed  by  William  Lytle,  Sr.  to  William  Lytle,  Jr.  out  of  the  7200  acre  tract, 
running  west  352  poles  to  a  small  ash  &  honey  locust,  then  north  435  poles  to  a 
large  cherry  &  small  elm.  then  east  352  poles  to  an  elm.  ironwood  &  dogwood, 
then  south  with  William  Lytle "s  1000  acre  tract  435  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Blake  Rutlin  June  21.  1802  page  352 

Indenture  made  November  18,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars.  John  Caffrey 
has  sold  Blake  Rutlin  320  acres  on  Stoners  Lick  Creek  being  the  undivided  half 
of  a  640  acres  originally  granted  to  James  Harris  as  his  preemption,  which  John 
Caffrey  obtained  by  a  court  decree  in  May.  1801.  The  640  acres  bounded  as 
follows:  beginning  at  a  dogAvood  &  three  small  sugartrees.  east  280  poles  cross- 
ing the  spring  branch  four  times  to  a  white &  dogwood,  then  south  372 

poles  crossing  Stoner's  Creek  to  a  white ,  then  west  272  poles  to  a  stake, 

then  north  372  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Espey  June  23.  1802  page  352 

Indenture  made  May  15,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  (two)  thousand  dollars.  Samuel 
Weakley  &  Robert  Weakley  have  sold  James  Espey  of  Sumner  County  640  acres 
on  Hart's  Spring  branch,  the  waters  of  Stuarts  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  large  red 
oak  &  dogwood.  Robert  Russell's  southwest  corner  on  the  south  side  of  said 
branch,  runs  with  Russell's  line  east  61  chains  to  a  poplar  &  hickory  on  Evan 
Shelby's  line,  with  his  line  &  Moses  Shelby's  south  72  chains  &  50  links  to  a 
walnut  corner  to  a  tract  granted  to  Eusebius  Bushnell.  with  said  line  west  122 
chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  32  chains  &  50  links  to  a  stake,  then  east  with  the 
heirs  of  Nathaniel  Hart's  line  61  chains  to  a  small  black  oak  &  ash.  their  comer, 
with  their  line  north  40  chains  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Samuel  &  Rob- 
ert Weakley  by  grant  No.  3077. 

Also,  another  tract  on  Stones  River  on  the  west  side  of  the  river  between 
the  mouth  of  Stuart's  Creek  and  the  forks  of  the  river.  Contains  509  acres  includ- 
ing the  plantation  where  Samuel  Weakley  now  lives.  Beginning  at  two  red  oaks 
on  the  west  bank  of  said  river,  a  small  distance  below  a  large  spring  on  Robert 
Smith's  line,  runs  with  the  Smith's  line  west  to  Smiths  southwest  comer  on 
Stephen  Cantrell's  line,  then  with  said  Cantrells  line  south  35  chains  to  a  stake 
on  Andrew  Casselman's  line,  then  with  said  Casselman's  line  east  22  chains  to  a 
small  ash  in  a  cedar  glade,  said  Casselman's  comer,  then  with  his  line  south  1 1 
chains  &  50  links  to  a  small  hickory  on  Joseph  Martin's  line,  with  his  line  east  90 
chains  to  Ins  corner,  continued  in  all  95  chains  to  a  cedar  &  white  oak  orr  the 
bluff  of  said  river,  Thomas  Bedford's  comer,  then  down  the  river  on  the  west 
side  with  the  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

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Anthony  Winston  June  23,  1802  page  354 

Indenture  made  March  20,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1900  dollars,  John  Williamson 
has  sold  Anthony  Winston  (360)  acres  on  the  headwaters  of  the  left  hand  fork  of 
Stoners  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Samuel  Donelson's  cor- 
ner, two  poplars  then  along  his  line  south  224  to  a  dogwood  &  red  elm,  then  east 
300  poles  to  a  hickory  &  hornbeam,  then  north  to  a  dogwood  &  poplar  80  poles, 
then  west  96  poles  to  two  poplars,  then  north  184  poles  running  with  Ezekiel 
(B)oyd*s  line  to  a  black  oak  on  Peter  Mosley's  line,  then  west  86  poles  to  a 
hickory  &  two  dogwoods,  then  south  40  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  west  120  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

Robert  Love  Dean  August  3,  1802  page  358 

Indenmre  made  January  29,  1800.  For  the  sum  of  440  dollars,  Joseph  Dean  of 
Williamson  County  has  sold  Robert  Love  Dean  440  acres  on  Stones  River  granted 
by  North  Carolina  to  John  Rice,  Abraham  Riston  &  Elisha  Rice,  grant  No.  (294) 
dated  June  13,  1787.  Beginning  at  an  ash,  Samuel  Edmandson's  corner,  running 
south  200  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  220  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north  452 
poles  crossing  Stones  River  to  two  black  walnuts,  then  west  99  poles  to  an  elm, 
corner  of  Samuel  Edmandson"s  200  acre  tract  that  he  purchased  from  said  Jo- 
seph Dean,  then  south  with  his  line  252  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  127  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

Benjamin  Liddon  August  3,  1802  page  360 

Indenture  made  January  17. 1797.  For  the  sum  of  2000  dollars,  Thomas  Rutledge, 

Sr.  of  ( )ftlin  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Benjamin  Liddon  of  the  same 

count}-  &  state  2560  acres  on  Stones  River  joining  Archibald  Lytle's  &  William 
MitcheFs  lands.  The  tract  granted  to  Sarah  Rutledge,  heiress  of  Lt.  William 
Rutledge,  deceased  and  the  present  wife  of  the  said  Benjamin  Liddon  and  by  , 
conveyed  by  said  Benjamin  Liddon  &  his  wife  to  Thomas  Rutledge. 

Stephen  Roach  August  4.  1802  page  361 

Indenture  made  April  28.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  (  )  hundred  and  eight  dollars, 
Robert  Searcy  has  sold  Stephen  Roach  a  tract  of  land  on  Hurricane  Creek  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree,  Green  HilFs  west  boundary,  running 
south  with  said  line  crossing  a  fork  of  said  creek  to  hornbeam  &  dogwood  at  226 
poles,  then  west  452 14  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  (log)  on  the 
dry?  Hurricane,  then  452 14  poles  to  the  beginning.  A  preemption  right  granted  to 
Lardner  Clark,  assignee  of  Henry  O.  Horn,  grant  dated  April  ,  1786,  No.  (176) 
and  registered  in  Davidson  County  book  A,  page  142. 

Thomas  Rutledge  August  5,  1802  page  362 

Indenture  made  January  16, 1796.  For  the  sum  of  2000  dollars,  Benjamin  Liddon 
and  wife  Sarah  of  (Duplin)  County,  North  Caroline,  have  sold  Thomas  Rutledge 
of  the  same  county  &  state  2560  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  joining 
Archibald  Lytle"s  &  William  Mitchel's  lines.  Granted  to  Sarah  Rutledge,  heir  at 
law  of  Lt.  William  Rutledge,  deceased  and  now  the  present  wife  of  Benjamin 
Liddon. 


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Roger  Barton  August  5,  1802  page  363 

Indenture  made  January'  2. 1802.  For  the  sum  of  (four  hundred  pounds).  Frederick 
Lee  of  Frederick  County,  Virginia,  has  sold  Roger  Barton  640  acres  on  the  yy  a- 
ters  of  Stones  River  and  about  three  miles  south  of  Stoners  Lick  and  on  both 
sides  of  the  Buffalo  Road  leading  from  the  lick  to  Suggs  Creek.  Beginning  at 
Hay's  corner  a  black  oak,  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogyvood  on  (?enon"s) 
line,  then  south  320  poles  crossing  the  Buffalo  Road  to  a  stake,  then  yvest  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Also  another  tract  on  Stones  Rover  of  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry 
being  Ebenezer  Brooks" s  northeast  corner,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  hickory  & 
white  oak.  then  north  226  poles  to  a  black  walnut,  then  yvest  452  poles  to  an  ash. 
then  south  226  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  as 
assignee  of  Elijah  Wills  and  Helary  Parker.  Cony  eyed  to  James  Watson  and  con- 
veyed by  him  to  William  Bird  Page  and  by  him  to  Frederick  Lee. 

Thomas  Rucker  August  8.  1802  page  364 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  2500  dollars.  James  Rucker  & 
Simon  Miller  have  sold  Thomas  Rucker  1947  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River  on  both  sides  of  the  river.  The  land  being  a  part  of  a  tract  granted  to  Isaac 
Shelby  and  conveyed  to  said  Thomas  Rucker.  Simon  Miller  &  James  Rucker 
which  contained  5000  acres.  Beginning  at  a  large  red  oak,  hickory,  and  dog- 
yvood. Isaac  Shelby's  northwest  corner,  then  south  358  poles  to  a  red  oak  and 
dogyvood.  then  south  43  degrees  east  201  poles  to  an  elm  and  hickory,  then  22 
degrees  east  40  poles  to  a.yvalnut.  then  north  34  degrees  east  40  poles  to  an  elm 
on  the  bank  of  the  mill  branch,  then  doyvn  the  branch  with  its  meanders  to  Joseph 
Moornann's  ?  corner,  a  black  oak  &  dogyvood.  then  yvest  25  poles  to  a  hickory, 
dogwood  and  walnut,  then  north  137  to  a  honey  locust  on  the  side  of  a  dry  branch, 
then  doyvn  the  said  branch  yvith  its  meanders  north  40  degrees  yvest  45  poles  to 
the  mouth  of  Stones  River,  then  yvith  the  middle  of  said  river  and  its  meanders  to 
the  mouth  of  Bushnell  Creek,  then  north  66  poles  to  a  double  sugartree.  then  east 
41'/2  poles  to  a  yvhite  oak  and  dogwood,  then  north  358  poles  to  a  white  oak. 
dogwood  and  mulberry  on  said  Shelby's  north  boundary,  then  yvest  870  poles 
crossing  Stones  River  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Newman  August  9.  1802  page  364 

Indenture  made  July  7,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars.  Thomas  Rucker.  Simon 
Miller,  and  James  Rucker  have  sold  Joseph  Newman  100  acres.  Being  part  of 
Isaac  Shelby's  5000  acre  survey  and  lying  on  the  south  side  of  the  east  fork  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  mouth  of  (Mouton)  Spring  branch,  then  up  said 
branch  as  it  meanders  to  a  black  oak  and  dogwood,  then  yvest  25  poles  to  a 
hickory,  dogyvood  and  walnut,  then  north  137  poles  to  a  honey  locust  on  the  side 
of  a  diy  branch,  then  doyvn  said  branch  as  it  meanders  north  40  degrees  yvest  45 
poles  to  the  mouth  of  Stones  River,  then  up  the  middle  of  said  river  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

James  Rucker  August  9,  1802  page  365 

Indenture  made  July  10.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  2500  dollars,  Thomas  Rucker  and 
Simon  Miller  have  sold  James  Rucker  1267  acres  on  the  south  side  of  the  east 

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fork  of  Stones  River  in  Davidson  County.  Being  a  part  of  Isaac  Shelby's  5000 
acre  survey.  Beginning  at  a  red  oak,  said  Isaac  Shelby's  south  boundary  line,  160 
poles  from  his  beginning  corner,  then  north  1 10  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  34 
degrees  east  40  poles  to  an  elm  on  the  null  branch,  then  down  said  branch  as  it 
meanders  to  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River,  then  up  the  middle  of  said  river  as  it 
meanders  to  the  middle  of  Bushnell  Creek,  then  up  the  middle  of  said  creek  to 
where  it  strikes  the  south  boundary  line  aforesaid  of  said  Shelby's,  then  along 
tins  line  west  630  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Rucker  August  9,  1802  page  365 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dolalrs,  Thomas  Rucker  and 
Simon  Miller  have  sold  James  Rucker  1407  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  east  fork  of 
Stones  River  being  part  of  Isaac  Shelby's  5000  acre  survey.  Beginning  at  a  double 
walnut  on  the  southeast  corner  of  said  Isaac  Shelby's  original  survey,  then  north 
along  his  line  678  poles  to  a  hickory,  red  oak,  and  elm,  then  west  along  his  line 
(Shelby)  4191/2  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  mulberry  corner,  then  south  a  new  line 
3(4)8  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  Miller's  line,  then  east  with  his  line  227 
to  an  elm,  then  south  320  poles  crossing  the  river  along  new  lines  to  a  post  oak 
and  hickory,  new  corner  on  the  south  boundary  of  the  original  survey,  then  east 
234  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Simon  Miller  August  9,  1802  page  366 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  700  dollars,  Thomas  and  James 
Rucker  have  sold  Simon  Miller  (?)32  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  being 
part  of  Isaac  Shelby's  survey  of  5000  acres.  Beginning  at  a  post  oak  and  hickory 
of  the  south  boundary  of  the  said  Shelby's  survey,  then  north  120  poles  crossing 
Stones  River  to  an  elm,  then  west  227  poles  to  a  double  sugartree,  then  south  (7)6 
poles  to  the  mouth  of  Bushnell  Creek,  then  up  said  creek  with  the  meanders  to 
where  it  strikes  the  south  boundary  of  Shelby's  survey,  then  east  along  this  line 
266  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Simon  Miller  August  9,  1802  page  366 

Indenture  made  July  10,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars,  Thomas  and  James 
Rucker  have  sold  Simon  Miller  215  acres  in  the  forks  of  Stones  River  including 
the  beginning  of  Isaac  Shelby's  large  survey.  Beginning  one  mile  from  the  said 
Shelby's  beginning  southwest  corner  on  a  black  oak  on  the  west  boundary,  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  east  160  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north  1 10 
poles  to  a  walnut,  then  north  22  degrees  west  221  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Robert  Smith  August  10,  1802  page  367 

Indenture  made  June  8,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars,  John  Donelson  has 
soid  Robert  Smith  of  Wilson  County  960  acres  in  Wilson  County  on  a  south 
branch  of  Falling  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  said  John 
Donelson' s  three  ash  trees,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  black  walnut  on  top  of  a 
knob,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  dogwood  &  mulberry,  then  west  320  poles  to  an 
ash,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Beginning  at  the  above  three  ash  trees,  a  corner  to  John  Donelson,  then 


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north  320  poles  to  a  black  locust,  west  160  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  east  160  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Benjamin  Liddon  August  10,  1802  page  368 

Henry  King  purchased  94  acres  at  a  sheriffs  sale  being  part  of  a  tract  of  2560 
acres  granted  to  Sarah  Rutledge  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  For  the  sum  of  20 
dollars,  he  has  sold  this  land  to  Benjamin  Liddon,  the  present  husband  of  Sarah 
Rutledge. 

John  Larkins  August  10,  1802  page368 

Indenture  made  September  11.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  800  dollars.  John  McAdoe 
has  sold  John  Larkins  400  acres  being  a  part  of  a  grant  to  Welch,  lying  in  Wilson 
County  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  large  sugartree  on  the 
north  side  of  the  east  fork  marked  SW  &  JL  runs  south  crossing  said  fork  at  18 
chains  and  continues  south,  in  all  44  chains  and  50  links,  to  an  ash  and  iromvood. 
then  east  90  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  44  chains  and  50  links  to  a  stake,  then 
west  90  chains  to  the  beginning. 

Robert  Smith  August  11,  1802  page  369 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3339.  Robert  Smith,  assignee  of  the  heirs  of  Ephraim 
Lannom,  is  granted  640  acres  in  Sumner  County  and  lying  on  both  sides  of  Fall- 
ing Creek.  Beginning  about  3  Vi  miles  below  an  old  buffalo  road  crossing  said 
creek  at  a  sycamore,  white  oak  and  hornbeam,  on  the  north  bank  of  said  creek, 
then  north  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogwood  crossing  said  creek  first  to  the  right, 
then  to  the  left,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  walnut  crossing  said  creek  at  240  poles 
to  a  high  bluff,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  white  oak.  elm  and  dogwood,  then  east 
320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Dated  December  6.  1797. 

King  &  Crosier  August  12.  1802  page  371 

Indenture  made  April  6.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1218  dollars.  William  King  of  the 
town  of  Washington  in  Washington  County.  Virginia,  and  John  Crosier  of  Knox- 
ville.  Tennessee,  have  bought  from  Roger  Barton  two  tracts  of  land.  The  land 
originally  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  on  July  20.  1796.  Conveyed  by  said 
Donelson  to  James  Watson,  by  him  to  William  Berd  Page,  by  him  to  Frederick 
Lee  and  said  Lee  to  Roger  Barton. 

Tract  #  1  -  640  acres  on  waters  of  Stones  River  about  three  miles  south  of  Stoners 
Lick  and  on  both  sides  of  the  buffalo  road  from  the  lick  to  Suggs  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  Hays's  comer,  a  black  oak.  then  east  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  dogwood  on 
Dixons  line,  then  south  320  poles  crossing  the  buffalo  road  to  a  stake,  then  west 
320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  2  -  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry.  Ebenezer  Brooks" s 
northeast  comer,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  hickory  and  white  oak.  then  north  226 
poles  to  an  ash  and  walnut,  then  west  452  poles  to  an  ash.  then  south  226  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

William  Doran  August  12,  1802  page  373 

Indenture  made  August  11.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  900  dollars,  James  Buford  of 
Williamson  County  and  Jonathan  Patterson  of  Kentucky  have  sold  William  Doran 

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640  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  first  creek  that  nins  in  on  the  east  side  of  Stones 
River  above  Bradleys  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  and  ash,  then  south 
crosses  at  80  poles  and  another  at  154,  in  all  320  poles,  to  an  elm  &  ironwood, 
then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Francis  Sanders  August  18,  1802  page  379 

Indenture  made  September  14, 1801.  For  the  sum  of  35  dollars,  George  Hartman 
has  sold  20  acres  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River  to  Francis  Sand- 
ers. Beginning  at  a  black ,  being  said  Hartman's  southeast  corner,  then  north 

152  poles  to  a  sassafras,  said  Hartman*s  northeast  comer,  then  west  2 1  poles  to  a 
dogwood  sapling  on  said  Hartman's  line,  then  south  152  poles  to  a  stake  by  a 
white  oak  and  black  oak,  then  east  2 1  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Francis  &  William  Sanders  August  18,  1802  page  379 

Indenture  made  April  6,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  300  dollars,  Howel  Tatum  has  sold 
Francis  &  William  Sanders  320  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  and  Mill 
Creek,  being  Vi  of  a  640  acre  grant  of  Benjamin  Flood.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak, 
northwest  corner  to  Benjamin  Flood's  survey,  then  east  160  poles  to  a  black  oak 
and  dogwood,  then  south  2  degrees  east  320  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  poplar  on 
south  boundary  of  said  Flood's  survey,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  black  gum  and 
dogwood  southwest  corner  to  said  survey,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

William  Tyrell  November  5,  1802  page  382 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3031.  William  Tyrell,  assignee  of  Capt.  James  Gee's 
heirs,  is  granted  3840  acres  including  320  acres  belonging  to  John  Buchanan 
lying  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  and  Stuart's  Creek  joining  General  Summers's 
north  boundary.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree,  ash  and  dogwood,  said  Summers's 
northwest  corner,  running  east  1 172  poles  to  a  hickory  and  small  white  oak  on 
north  bank  of  the  middle  fork  of  Stuart's  Creek,  then  north  568  poles  to  a  sugartree, 
elm,  and  small  red  oak,  then  west  with  John  Foreman's  and  Thomas  Cotton's 
lines,  1172  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  568  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed 
January  27,  1796  by  John  Davis,  D.S.,  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No. 
38.  Located  June  1,  1785.  Grant  dated  April  10,  1797. 

William  Lytle,  Jr.  November  5,  1802  page  382 

Indenmre  made  February  21,  1798.  For  the  sum  of  3000  dollars.  William  Tyreel 
of  Knox  County  has  sold  William  Lytle.  Jr.  3840  acres  including  320  acres  be- 
longing to  John  Buchanan.  Land  granted  to  said  William  Tyrell  by  North  Caro- 
lina. (See  preceding  indenture  for  boundaries.) 

John  Cummins  November  18,  1802  page  398 

Indenture  made  May  1,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  700  dollars,  Thomas  Harris  of 
Mecklenburg  County,  Virginia,  has  sold  John  Cummins  400  acres  being  a  part 
of  a  2057  acre  tract  known  as  the  Black  Fox  Camp  originally  granted  to  the  said 
Harris.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood,  the  southwest  corner  of  the  original  survey,  and 
then  miming  east  with  the  lines  of  the  original  survey  to  James  Hawkins's  cor- 
ner, an  ash  in  the  south  boundary  of  the  original  survey,  then  with  said  Hawkins's 

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line  north  5  chains  to  a  red  oak,  corner  to  said  Hawkins,  then  north  32  degrees 
west  20  chains  to  a  stake  in  the  middle  of  a  blue  hole  in  the  Black  Fox  Spring, 
then  with  the  meanders  of  spring  branch  to  the  place  where  intersects  the  west 
boundary  of  the  original  survey,  then  south  with  the  original  survey  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Cunningham  Smith  December  8,  1802  page  407 

Indenture  made  June  12,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  180  dollars.  William  Nash  has 
sold  Cunningham  Smith  of  Wilson  County  100  acres  in  Wilson  County  on  the 
east  side  of  Stones  River  on  Falling  Creek,  being  part  of  a  1000  acre  tract  granted 
to  said  Nash,  assignee  of  Daniel  Sanders.  Grant  No.  3183.  Beginning  at  a  dog- 
wood on  Robert  Smith's  west  line,  running  then  west  90  poles  to  a  large  hickory, 
then  north  178  poles  to  a  stake  striking  the  north  bank  at  100  poles  then  (so.  in 
deed)  was  90  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  178  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  being 
a  part  of  a  grant  to  said  Nash  of  1000  acres  and  grant  No.  3 183  as  assignee  Daniel 
Sanders. 

Joseph  Moore  December  9,  1802  page  407 

Indenture  made  August  1.  1800.  For  the  sum  of  425  dollars.  Robert  Olive  has 
sold  Joseph  Moore  320  acres  being  Vi  of  a  640  acre  originally  granted  to  John 
Buchanan  and  conveyed  by  him  to  John  Cummins.  Com  eyed  by  Cummins  to 
George  Wayling  and  from  said  Wayling  to  Robert  Olive.  The  land  being  on  both 
sides  of  Stones  River.  The  said  320  acres  beginning  at  a  red  oak  on  the  west  bank 
of  Stones  River  in  Cornelius  Ruddles"s  east  boundary,  miming  then  south  226 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  226  poles  to  a  stake  in  on  the  middle  of  an  old  line, 
north  226  poles  to  a  stake,  west  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Patrick  Campbell  December  15.  1802  page  411 

Indenture  made  March  25,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  274  dollars.  James  Watson  of 
the  town  of  Alexandria.  Virginia,  has  sold  Patrick  Campbell  of  Knoxville  274 
acres  which  was  com  eyed  by  Stockley  Donelson  to  James  Watson.  The  land 
lying  on  Falling  Creek,  an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  William 
Nash's  comer  of  his  1000  acre  survey,  the  northwest  comer  of  said  Nash,  then 
north  156  to  a  white  oak,  then  east  282  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  hickory  on  the 
said  Stockley  Donelson's  line  of  a  1000  acre  survey,  then  along  his  line  south 
156  poles  to  the  said  William  Nash's  comer  on  the  said  Stockley  Donelson's 
line,  then  along  the  said  Nash's  line  to  the  beginning. 

James  Neely  December  16,  1802  page  412 

Indenture  made  October  15,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars.  William  P.  Ander- 
son, attorney  for  James  Watson,  has  sold  to  James  Neely acres  on  the  wa- 
ters of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry,  being  Ebenezer  Brooks's  north- 
east comer,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  whie  oak  and  hickory,  then  south  226  poles 
to  a  mulberry,  then  west  452  poles  to  a  hickory  being  said  Brooks's  southeast 
comer,  then,  north  226  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Deliverance  Gray  December  20,  1802  page  416 

Indenture  made  January  29,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  325  dollars.  Samuel  Lum  has 

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sold  Deliverance  Gray  150  in  Davidson  County  on  Overall  Creek  being  the  place 
whereon  said  Lum  now  lives.  Beginning  at  two  small  dogwoods  running  east 
122  poles  to  a  large  beech,  then  south  with  Overall's  preemption  line  196  poles 
to  a  beech,  then  west  122  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  196  poles  to  the  beginning. 

William  Wallace  December  20,  1802  page  416 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1038.  William  Wallace,  assignee  of  Private  Joshua 
Roberts's  heirs,  is  granted  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  above  Stoner's  Lick  Creek 
on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  ash,  Stephen  Brooks's 
comer,  running  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  Thompson's  corner,  then  south 
320  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  west  320  poles  to  two  mulberries,  then  north  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  William  Nash,  D.  S.,  in  consequence  of  a 
military  warrant  No.  2760,  dated  1789. 

Joseph  Roads  January  20,  1803  page  417 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  1792.  Captain  Joseph  Roads  is  granted  3840  acres  for 
his  service  in  the  Continental  Line,  land  lying  on  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River. 
Beginning  on  the  west  bank  of  said  fork  where  the  soldier's  boundary  line  crosses 
commonly  called  Rutherford's  line,  then  along  said  line  west  240  poles  to  an  ash 
on  said  line,  then  north  960  poles  to  a  red  oak.  then  east  640  poles  crossing  the 
said  west  fork  to  a  stake,  then  south  960  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  400  poles 
crossing  said  west  fork  to  the  beginning. 

William  Miller  February  14,  1803  page  417 

Indenture  made  January  1 1,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars,  Isaac  Patton  has 
sold  William  Miller  80  acres  in  Davidson  County.  Beginning  at  Lewis  Perkin's 
line  at  two  dogwoods  and  two  ashs,  then  south  1 1 3  poles  to  a  beech  at  the  bank  of 
the  west  fork  of  Overall  Creek,  then  east  113  poles  to  a  double  beech,  then  north 
113  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  west  to  the  beginning. 

William  Buchanan  February  14,  1803  page  421 

Indenture  made  November  25,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1250  dollars,  George 
Augustus  Suggs  of  Kentucky  has  sold  William  Buchanan  of  Augusta  County. 
Virginia,  640  acres  on  a  small  fork  of  the  first  creek  above  Stuarts  Creek  on  the 
east  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  about  three  or  four  miles  from  the  river  on 
the  north  side  of  the  creek  on  a  black  oak  and  hickory,  running  east  320  poles  to 
two  hickories,  then  south  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  west  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  the  said 
Suggs  by  patent  No.  892. 

Robert  Weakley  &  Thomas  Bedford  February  16,  1803  page  426 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3390.  Robert  Weakley  and  Thomas  Bedford,  assign- 
ees of  Capt.  James  Pearl,  are  granted  3840  acres  including  a  320  acre  tract  in  the 
name  of  Robert  Branch  previously  entered  and  surveyed,  lying  on  Stones  River 
including  the  mouth  of  the  east  fork  of  said  river.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and  black 
oak  on  a  north  bluff  of  Stones  River,  Harrison  Parson's  corner,  below  the  mouth 
of  the  east  fork  of  said  river,  nins  east  27  chains  to  a  small  hickory  and  elm  on 
Aquilla  Suggs's  line,  then  with  said  Suggs's  line  and  George  A.  Suggs's  line 

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crossing  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  south,  in  all  225  chains  and  50  links,  to  a 
cherry  tree,  said  Aqnilla  Suggs "s  comer,  on  the  west  side  of  the  west  fork  of 
Stones  River,  then  east  with  said  Suggs" s  line  crossing  said  west  fork,  in  all  80 
chains,  to  a  cedar  and  small  white  oak.  his  comer,  then  south  with  his  line  20 
chains  and  25  links  to  a  hickory  and  black  oak.  said  Suggs" s  comer,  then  with  his 
line  east  97  chains  and  50  links  to  a  hickory  and  large  post  oak  on  John 
Blackmore"s  west  boundary,  then  with  his  line  and  John  McNairy's  south  125 
chains  to  a  black  oak  and  hickory,  then  west  63  chains  to  a  stake  on  Joseph 
Motheral's  line,  with  Ins  line  north  48  chains  to  three  white  oaks,  said  Motheral"s 
comer,  with  his  line  west  27  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  23  chains  and  25  links 
to  a  stake,  his  comer,  with  his  line  west  80  chains  to  a  walnut,  said  Motheral"s 
comer,  with  his  line  south  80  chains  to  a  hickory,  his  comer,  with  his  line  east  27 
chains  toa  stake,  then  south  23  chains  and  25  links  to  a  black  oak.  said  Motheral"s 
comer,  on  Thomas  Kennedy's  line  56  poles  west  of  the  mouth  of  Overall  Creek. 
with  said  Kennedy's  line  west  44  chains  to  a  dogwood  on  Robert  Hays's  line, 
north  84  chains  and  10  links  to  a  stake,  his  comer,  then  west  42  chains  and  50 
links  to  a  mulberry  on  Timothey  AciuTs  line,  with  his  line  north  34  chains  and 
40  links  to  a  cedar,  his  comer,  and  with  his  line  west  34  chains  and  25  links  to  a 
mulberry  and  elm  on  John  McNairy's  line,  with  his  line  north  84  chains  and  75 
links  to  a  cedar,  his  comer,  with  his  line  west  67  and  50  links  to  a  hackberry  on 
Moses  Shelby's  line,  with  his  line  north  40  chains  to  a  large  red  oak  and  black 
walnut,  said  Shelby's  comer  on  Evan  Shelby's  line,  marked  RW  &  TW  on  said 
trees,  with  Evan  Shelby's  line  east  31  chains  to  three  hickories,  said  Shelby's 
comer,  with  his  line  north  49  chains  to  a  cedar  and  dogwood  on  Robert  Weakley's 
line,  with  his  line  east  25  chains  and  50  links  to  a  dogwood  and  hickory  on  said 
weakley's  comer,  with  his  line  north  12  chains  to  an  elm  and  black  oak  on  Jo- 
seph Martin's  line,  with  his  line  east  22  chains  and  30  links  to  a  hickory  on  the 
west  bluff  of  the  west  fork,  said  Martin's  southeast  corner,  with  his  line  north  56 
chains  and  75  links  to  a  walnut,  said  Martin's  comer,  then  east  4  chains  and  50 
links  to  a  cedar  and  white  oak  on  the  west  bluff  of  Stones  River  below  the  mouth 
of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River,  then  up  the  meanders  of  said  river  on  the  east 
side  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed  by  Robert  Weakley  on  September  6.  1797.  in 
consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  3042  located  March  9.  1797.  Grant  dated 
December  12,  1801. 


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Deeds  on  Stones  River  from 
Davidson  County  Deeds  Vol.  F 

Joseph  Nichols  February  24,  1803  page  3 

Indenture  made  September  17.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  2 13,  John  Andrews  has  sold 
Joseph  Nichols  213  1/3  acres  on  the  second  creek  above  Bradleys  Lick,  an  east 
branch  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ironwood  and  cedar, 
then  south  320  poles  to  two  black  oaks,  then  east  109  poles  to  a  sugartree  and 
elm,  then  north  320  poles  to  a  buckeye  and  ash.  the  beginning  corner  of  the 

original  tract,  then 109  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  part  of  a  grant  No. 

982  to  Stockley  Donelson  dated  May  18.  1789. 

John  Andrews  February'  24,  1803  page  3 

Indenture  made  May  4,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars,  Andrew  Jackson  has 
sold  John  Andrews  640  acres  in  Wilson  County  on  the  second  creek  above 
Bradley's  Lick,  an  east  branch  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
buckeye  and  ash  near  said  creek,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  ash,  then 
south  320  poles  crossing  said  creek  to  a  buckeye,  white  oak  and  dogwood,  then 
east  320  poles  crossing  three  branches  to  an  elm  and  sugartree,  then  north  320 
poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  originally  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  by  patent 
No.  982  dated  May  18,  1789. 

John  Smith  February  25.  1803  page  4 

Indenture  made .  For  the  stmi  of  800  dollars.  John  Cotten  has  sold  John 

Smith  320  acres  on  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak,  it  being 
his  northeast  comer,  then  south  210  poles  to  Cotten" s  branch,  then  up  said  branch 
with  its  meanders  to  a  box  elder  and  ash.  then  south  60  poles  to  two  dogwoods, 
then  west  40  poles  to  a  sugartree,  then  north  200  poles  to  an  ash  and  elm,  then 
east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Mary  Travers  February  25,  1803  page  5 

Indenture  made  September  21, 1802.  For  the  sum  of  213  1/3  dollars,  John  Andrews 
has  sold  Mary  Travers  213  1/3  acres  on  the  second  creek  above  Bradleys  Lick, 
an  east  branch  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  sugartree  and 
hickory,  then  south  320  poles  to  an  ash  and  sugartree,  then  east  109  poles  to  two 
black  oaks,  then  north  320  poles  to  an  ironwood  and  cedar,  then  west  109  poles 
to  the  beginning.  Being  part  of  a  grant  to  Stockley  Donelson  No.  982. 

Joseph  Nuecom  February  25,  1803  page  7 

Indenture  made  September  10,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  John  Caffrey 
has  sold  Joseph  Nuecom  214  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stoner's  Creek.  Beginning  at 
an  elm,  Tim  O'Neal's  corner  on  the  dry  fork,  then  along  his  line  south  44  poles  to 
two  white  oaks,  then  west  94  poles  to  a  poplar  on  Baker's  line,  then  along  the 
same  south  12V4  degrees  east  148  poles  to  a  white  oak,  Thomas  Gleaves's  line, 
then  east  180  poles  to  two  ironwoods  and  an  ash.  then  north  10  degrees  west  220 
poles  to  the  dry  fork,  then  down  the  same  to  the  beginning. 


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William  Hope  March  9,  1803  page  9 

Indenture  made  April  6,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars,  Jonathan  Magnees  has 
sold  William  Hope  166  acres  in  the  fork  of  Stones  River  and  Stuart's  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  cedar  on  the  bluff  of  said  river,  runs  north  76  degrees  west  60 
chains  crossing  Stuarts  Creek  to  a  stake,  then  north  22  degrees  23  chains  to  a 
white  oak  and  sugartree  at  the  mouth  of  said  creek,  the  original  corner  of  the 
preemption,  then  up  the  various  courses  of  the  river  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  -  Jolm  Miller  and  Henry  McPeak. 

Henry  Bradford  April  4,  1803  page  14 

Indenture  made  February  8,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  220  dollars.  Jolm  Blackamore 
has  sold  Henry  Bradford  220  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  being  part  of 
a  1000  acre  tract  joining  the  northwest  of  Isaac  Shelby's  sen  ice  right.  Beginning 
at  the  northeast  corner  of  the  said  1000  acre  tract  a  hackberry.  dogwood  and 

sugartree.  then  south  176  poles  to  two  white  oaks,  a  mulberry  and  small  sugar , 

crossing  the  river  200  poles  to  a  hickory,  ash  and  elm  on  the  south  bank  of  a 
branch,  north  176  poles  crossing  the  river  to  a  sugartree  comer  to  Edward's  land, 
east  200  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Batchelor  May  14.  1803  page  16 

Indenture  made  December  4.  1802.  James  Watson  of  Alexandria  is  in  debt  to 
John  Batchelor  of  Doublin.  Ireland  for  3425  pounds.  1  shilling  and  8  pence  with 
interest  from  the  December  1.  1797.  Therefore  to  pay  the  debt.  James  Watson 
has  sold  to  John  Dunlap,  Thomas  Erwin  and  Robert  J.  Taylor  for  one  dollar  the 
following  tracts  of  land.  They  are  to  be  the  tnistees  of  the  sale  of  the  land  to 
satisfy  the  debt  with  John  Batchelor. 

Tract  #  1  - 1000  acres  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and 
dogwood,  then  north  500  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  white  oak.  then  west  320  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  south  crossing  Falling  Creek  500  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  320 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Several  other  tracts  not  on  Stones  River. 

Joseph  McKean  May  15.  1803  page  19 

Indenture  made  April  13. 1803.  For  the  sum  of  322.42  dollars.  Edward  G.  Radford 
has  sold  Joseph  McKean  of  the  town  of  Nashville  200  acres  on  the  east  side  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood,  post  oak  and  sugartree.  James  Daughrity's 
northeast  corner,  then  east  with  said  Daughrity's  line  180  poles  to  a  stake,  then 
north  177  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  180  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  ironwood.  then 
south  to  the  beginning. 

Forney  Green  Norman  May  15,  1803  page  20 

Indenture  made  August  23.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars.  John  Henderson  of 
Lincoln  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Forney  Green  Norman  of  Davidson 
County  300  acres.  The  land  being  part  of  a  2600  acre  grant  to  Robert  Irwin  dated 
November  20,  1788,  and  conveyed  the  said  300  acres  to  John  Henderson.  Land 
lying  on  the  main  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  stake  208  poles  from 
the  beginning  comer  of  the  original  survey  on  the  first  line  and  on  the  line  run  for 
the  officers  and  soldiers  in  1784.  nin  then  with  said  line  nearly  west  208  poles  to 

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a  stake  on  said  line,  then  south  23 1  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  208  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  Ready  May  18,  1803  page  21 

Indenturemade  June  17,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  514  dollars,  Griffeth  Rutherford 
has  sold  Charles  Ready  245  acres  in  Davidson  County  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River  being  a  part  of  a  640  acre  grant  to  said  Rutherford.  Beginning  at  a  black 
oak,  running  south  126!/2  poles  to  an  ash  on  the  bank  of  the  river,  then  west 
crossing  the  river  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  126  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east 
320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

George  Brandon  May  18,  1803  page  22 

Indenture  made  May  1 1,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  400  Spanish  Mill  dollars,  Griffith 
Rutherford  has  sold  George  Brandon  394'/2  acres  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River 
which  was  granted  to  said  Rutherford.  Beginning  at  an  ash  on  the  east  side  of  the 
river,  Joseph  Tennison's  southwest  corner,  then  south  193l/2  to  a  hickory,  one  of 
the  original  corners,  then  west  320  poles  to  an  ash,  also  one  of  the  orignal  cor- 
ners, the  north  193 VS  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Wit.  -  Francis  Locke  and  James  Locke. 

William  Marlin  and  John  Boyle  May  20,  1803  page  24 

Indenture  made 4, 1802.  For  the  sum  of  325  dollars,  Alexander  Brackenridge 

of  Burton  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  William  Marlin  and  John  Boyle  383  acres 
on  the  waters  of  Stones  River,  between  the  west  fork  and  Overall  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  Samuel  Wilson's  line  at  a  post  oak  and  dogwood,  then  west  547  poles, 
then  south  1 15  poles,  then  east  547  poles,  then  north  1 15  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Nimrod  Manifee  May  21,  1803  page  25 

Indenture  made  March  12,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  597  dollars,  Robert  Love  of 
Washington  County,  Tn.,  has  sold  Nimrod  Manifee  471  acres  on  the  west  fork  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  on  a  mulberry  and  locust  on  the  east  side  of  the  river,  it 
being  the  beginning  corner  of  a  grant  to  Capt.  John  Eborne,  running  south  along 
a  line  of  marked  trees  92  poles  to  Samuel  Wilson's  line  on  a  stake,  then  west  with 
said  line  crossing  the  west  fork  173  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then  south  with  Wilson's 
line  168  poles  to  a  stake,  supposed  to  be  the  comer  of  land  conveyed  by  Alexander 
Brackinridge  to  William  Marlin  and  John  Boyle,  then  west  with  said  line  229 
poles  to  a  stake  in  a  cedar  flat  comer  to  William  Renicke,  then  north  260  poles  to 
a  line  of  Col.  Weakley's  land,  then  due  west  to  the  beginning. 

Duncan  Johnston  May  21,  1803  page  26 

Indenture  made  Novemer  10,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  John  Stockard 
has  sold  Duncan  Johnston  50  acres  on  the  west  side  of  Stuarts  Creek  being  part 
of  a  moiety  purchased  out  of  a  preemption  right  by  said  Stockard  from  the  agent 
of  Robert  Spottwell  Russel  of  Kentucky.  Beginning  at  a  large  red  oak  and  dog- 
wood, the  southwest  comer  of  said  Stockard*s  tract,  running  east  140  poles  to  a 
red  oak  and  buckeye,  then  north  crossing  Hart's  Spring  Branch  at  20  poles  con- 
tinued, in  all  57!/2  poles  to  a  hickory  and  elm,  then  west  140  to  an  ash  and  iron- 
wood,  then  south  57 '/2  poles  to  the  beginning. 

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John  Gray  Blount  May  30.  1803  page  33 

Indenture  made  February  16.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  60  pounds.  William  H.  Morn- 
ing, heir  at  law  of  John  Morning  who  was  a  non-commissioned  officer  in  the 
North  Carolina  line  of  Continental  Troops,  and  James  Bull,  heir  at  law  of  Ambrose 
Bull,  have  sold  John  Gray  Blount  of  the  town  of  Washington.  North  Carolina. 
1000  acres  on  the  waters  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  on  the 
Continental  Line  at  an  ash  and  runs  with  said  line  west  100  chains  to  an  elm.  then 
north  100  chains  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  100  chains  to  a  stake,  then  to  the  begin- 
ning. It  being  the  land  John  Morning  was  entitled  as  a  non-commissioned  officer 
in  the  North  Carolina  line. 

Anne  Harvey  May  31,  1803  page  34 

Indenture  made  November  28,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  1200  dollars.  James 
Armstrong  of  Pitt  Count}-,  N.  C,  has  sold  Anne  Harvey  of  Edgecomb  County, 
N.C..  1200  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  on  the  west  side.  Being  the  said 
James  Armstrong's  sixth  part  of  72  00  acres  which  was  granted  to  Gen.  James 
Armstrong  by  North  Carolina  for  his  military  sen  ice  and  was  by  the  last  will  and 
testament  de\ised  to  the  aforesaid  James  Armstrong.  (No  boundaries  given.) 

William  Renick  June  9.  1803  page  35 

Indenture  made  March  12.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  687  dollars,  Robert  Love  of 
Washington  County.  Tennessee,  has  sold  William  Renick  500  acres  on  Stones 
River  between  the  west  fork  and  Overall  Creek.  Beginning  on  a  stake  on  a  line  of 
Overall's  preemption  right  near  a  large  red  oak  marked  KW  and  a  liickory  marked 
for  a  comer,  then  with  Overall's  line  south  to  his  comer,  a  black  oak  and  walnut, 
passing  the  same  on  a  line  of  Mulherrin's  preemption  260  poles  to  a  stake,  a 
corner  of  land  conveyed  to  William  Marlin  and  John  Boyle  by  Alexander 
Brackenridge  on  Mulherrin's  line,  then  east  308  poles  to  a  stake,  comer  to  Nimrod 

Manifee  in  a  cedar  flat,  then  north  with  his  line  260  poles  to  an of  land 

belonging  to  Col.  Robert  Weakley,  then  with  his  line  west  308  poles  with  his  line 
to  the  begiiming. 

Edward  G.  Radford  June  11.  1803  page  36 

Indenture  made  June  18,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars.  William  Nash  has 
sold  Edward  G.  Radford  200  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River.  Begimung  at 
a  dogwood,  post  oak  and  sugartree.  Daughterty's  northwest  comer,  then  east 
with  said  Daughterty's  line  180  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  177  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  west  180  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  iron  wood,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Durat  June  17.  1803  page  39 

Indenture  made  March  23.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  William  Smith  has 
sold  Joseph  Durat  100  acres  on  the  west  waters  of  Stones  River,  being  part  of 
400  acres  granted  to  Samuel  Buchanan,  assignee  of  Martin  Armstrong.  Begin- 
ning at  a  white  oak  in  Riddle's  line,  then  south  25'/2  poles  to  a  mulberry  and 
dogwood  in  Simeon  McLendon  line,  then  west  102  poles  to  an  ash  and  maple  in 
the  bottom,  then  north  85  lA  poles  to  a  sugartree.  then  west  23  poles  to  a  while  oak 
on  the  creek  bank,  then  south  32  degrees  west  70  poles  to  a  wlanut  near  the  head 


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of  a  spring,  then  north  143!/2  poles  to  a  walnut  in  the  northwest  corner  of  the 
original  survey,  then  to  the  beginning. 

James  Rucker  June  29,  1803  page  41 

Indenture  made  April  11,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars.  John  Caffrey  has 
sold  James  Rucker  640  acres  in  Davidson  County,  lately  Wilson,  and  lying  on 
the  east  branches  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  Stockley 

Donelson*s elm  and  sugartree,  running  with  his  line  west  452  poles  to  an 

ash,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  452  poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  226 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Zacheriah  Dawson's  heirs  June  20,  1803  page  41 

Indenture  made  April  1 1,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  1000,  John  Caffrey  has  sold  the 
heirs  of  Zacheriah  Dawson,  deceased,  of  Amherst  County,  Virginia,  a  tract  of 
land  in  Davidson  County,  lately  Wilson,  on  the  second  creek  above  Bradley's 
Creek,  an  east  branch  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  buckeye, 
white  oak  and  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  three  cedars,  then  north  320 
poles  crossing  the  said  creek  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  said  Donelson's 
corner,  a  hickory  and  ash,  then  along  his  line  south  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Land  originally  granted  to  Stockley  Donelson  by  grant  dated  May  18,  1788. 

Richard  Tait  June  21,1803  page  42 

Deed  of  Conveyance.  For  the  sum  of  120  dollars,  Matthew  Payne  has  sold  Rich- 
ard Tait  40  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stoners  Creek  being  part  of  a  tract  originally 
granted  to  William  Bush.  Beginnng  at  a  poplar,  corner  on  the  original  line,  then 
north  30  chains  to  a  dogwood  comer,  then  west  13  chains  and  34  links  to  a  red 
oak  comer,  then  south  30  chains  to  a  hackberry  comer,  then  east  13  chains  and 
34  links  to  the  beginning. 

Anne  Harvey  June  21,  1803  page  43 

Indenture  made  November  28,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  1200  dollars,  Caswell 
Armstrong  of  Pit  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Anne  Harvey  of  Eagecob, 
North  Carolina,  1200  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  The  land  being  the 
said  Caswell  Armstrong's  sixth  part  of  7200  acres  granted  to  General  James 
Armstrong.  (No  boundaries  given.) 

John  Hays  June  22,  1803  page  45 

Indenture  made  January  13,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  Andrew  Steel  of 
Wilson  County  has  sold  John  Hays  100  acres.  Beginning  at  a  mulberry  and  hickory 
corner  of  Stoners  Lick  survery,  then  along  John  Donelson's  heirs'  line  west  220 
poles  to  an  elm,  locust  and  cedar  branch,  then  down  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  an 
overcup  on  said  branch  to  a  forked  ironwood,  then  to  a  red  bud  on  the  bank  of 
Stones  River,  then  along  the  bank  of  Stones  River  to  Jacob  Casselman's  line, 
then  along  his  line  north  30  poles  to  his  corner,  the  east  197  poles  to  a  stake  in  the 
said  Stoner's  Lick  survery,  then  along  the  same  north  64  poles  to  the  beginning. 

James  Campbell  June  22,  1803  page  45 

Indenture  made  April  7,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  Thomas  Shute  has 

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sold  James  Campbell  100  acres  on  a  sinking  branch  of  Hurricane  Creek,  the 
waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  black  oaks  and  a  white  oak.  it  being  the 
northwest  comer  of  540  acre  tract  running  south  with  said  line  270  poles  to  a 
stake,  then  east  60  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  270  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  60 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Childress,  Jr.  August  16.  1803  page  47 

Indenture  made  November  23, 1802.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars.  James  Gillaspy 
has  sold  John  Childress,  Jr.  137  acres  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  John  Hoggatt 's  southeast  corner,  a  white  oak.  then  west  125  poles  to  a 
white  oak.  William  Moore's  comer  in  said  Hoggatt's  line,  then  south  to  a  hickory 
and  poplar  (no  measures).  John  Anthony's  northwest  comer,  then  east  with  said 
Anthony's  line  to  the  banks  of  Stones  River,  then  down  the  river  with  its  mean- 
ders to  the  beginning. 

William  Hoggatt  August  23,  1803  page  49 

Indenture  made  May  20,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  120  dollars.  Matthew  Hunt  has 
sold  William  Hoggatt  50  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two 
poplars  on  the  south  bank  of  McCrory's  Creek  running  south  152  poles  to  a  red 
oak.  then  west  130  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  12  poles  to  a  sugartree  on  the 
bank  of  the  said  creek,  then  as  it  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

Michael  Snyder  August  25.  1803  page  51 

State  of  Tennessee.  Davidson  County.  Whereas  Robert  Weakley  and  Thomas 
Bedford  having  laid  out  a  town  in  the  forks  of  Stones  River  named  Jefferson, 
now  this  indenture.  For  the  stun  of  17  dollars  121*4  cents,  Michael  Snyder  has 
bought  lot  No.  56  on  the  fourteenth  of  May.  1803. 

Robert  Tate  September  6.  1803  page  53 

Indenture  made  October  12.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars,  Joseph  Moore  has 
sold  Robert  Tate  79  acres  on  the  south  bank  of  Stones  River  being  part  of  a  320 
acre  tract  sold  by  John  Cummins  to  Robert  Olive  and  by  him  to  said  Joseph 
Moore.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  on  the  south  bank  of  Stones  River  and  running 
then  south  226  poles  to  a  sycamore  on  the  north  bank  of  Stones  River,  then  down 
the  river  with  its  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

Baptist  Society  September  6,  1803  page  53 

Indenture  made  June  8,  1803.  For  his  respect  to  the  Baptist  Society.  John  Davis 
has  granted  1  acre  for  building  a  meeting  house  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  on 
the  opposite  side  of  the  road  from  my  house  near  the  dividing  line  between  him 
and  John  Johnston.  He  also  gave  the  privilege  of  water  from  his  spring  on  all 
meeting  days.  Other  orderly  gospel  minister  shall  have  privilege  to  preach  in 
said  house  if  not  on  Baptist  meeting  days. 

James  Sharpe  September  15.  1803  page  57 

Indenture  made  October  8.  1802.  For  the  sum  of  3656  dollars,  Robert  Smith  of 
Labarms  County  has  sold  James  Sharpe  of  Mulenburg  County  (no  slate  given) 
1828  acres  on  the  south  side  of  Stones  River  and  above  the  mouth  of  Stuarts 

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Creek.  Beginning  at  a  buckeye  and  white  oak  marked  RW  opposite  the  mouth  of 
Falling  Creek,  runs  south  151  chains  to  an  ash,  then  west  140  chains  to  a  stake  on 
Stephen  Cantrell's  line,  then  with  his  line  north  95  chains  to  an  elm  on  Shaderick 
Jones's  line,  then  with  his  line  east  35  chains  to  his  corner  and  with  his  line  north 
33  chains  to  the  said  river  bank,  then  up  the  meanders  of  the  river  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

Carey  Felts  September  20,  1803  page  58 

Indenture  made  June  4, 1803.  For  the  sum  of  640  dollars,  Daniel  Mason  of  Halifax 
County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  640  acre  tract  granted  to  Benjamin  Flood.  Be- 
ginning at  a  black  walnut  and  cedar  in  the  edge  of  the  cedar  glade,  being  the 
northeast  corner  of  the  original  survey,  running  then  west  160  poles  to  a  white 
oak  and  dogwood  corner  to  Francis  and  William  Saunders's  tract,  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  red  oak  and  dogwood,  said  Sunders 's  southeast  corner,  then  east  160 
poles  to  a  red  oak  on  the  bank  of  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  then  north  320  poles 
to  the  beginning. 

Robert  Kanady  September  21,  1803  page  61 

Indenture  made  May  14,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  17.50,  Robert  Weakley  and  Tho- 
mas Bedford  have  sold  Robert  Kanady  lot  No.  6  in  the  town  of  Jefferson. 

Thomas  Ryan  Butler  September  21,  1803  page  61 

Indenture  made  October  13, 1787.  For  the  simi  of  128  pounds,  Col.  Hardy  Murfree 
of  Hertford  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Thomas  Ryan  Butler  of  Bertie 
County,  North  Carolina,  640  acres.  Beginning  at  a  poplar,  northeast  comer  of 
James  Bradley's  survey,  running  east  crossing  two  branches  of  Stones  River, 
cornered  at  a  black  walnut  at  320  poles,  then  north  320  poles  crossing  a  branch 
twice  to  a  line  corner,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to  the  beginning, 
which  land  was  granted  to  Nancy  and  Elizabeth  Reardon,  co-heirs  of  Dudley 
Reardon  who  was  killed  in  the  service  of  his  state  and  said  grant  transferred  to 
Col.  Hardy  Murfree.  Said  grant  dated  March  7,  1786.  and  No.  159. 

Bradley  Gambrel  September  22,  1803  page  62 

Indenture  made  June  13,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  64  dollars  and  6  1/4  cents,  Robert 
Weakley  and  Thomas  Bedford  have  sold  Bradley  Gambrel  lots  84  and  80  in  the 
town  of  Jefferson. 

John  Overton  September  22,  1803  page  63 

Indenture  made  April  21,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  one  dollar  and  to  satisfy  other 
obligation  of  James  McCown,  deceased,  Robert  Hays,  administrator  of  his  es- 
tate, has  sold  John  Overton  400  acres  on  an  east  fork  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  on  the  east  boundary  of  John  Overton's  400  acre  tract  as  as- 
signee of  Basil  Fry  running  east  252  3/4  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north  252  3/4 
poles  to  an  oak,  then  west  252  3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 
Granted  for  the  sendees  of  the  said  James  as  a  private  in  Evens  Batalion  devised 
for  the  protection  of  Davidson  County.  Grant  No.  205  dated  March  15,  1800. 


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Peter  Legrand  November  14.  1803  page  71 

Indenture  made  May  13.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  1250  dollars.  Robert  Branch  of 
Garrand  County,  Kentucky,  through  his  attorney  has  sold  Peter  Legrand  417 
acres  on  the  nest  side  of  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  cherry  tree 
and  red  oak  on  the  bank  of  Stones  River  running  down  the  said  river  with  the 
meanders  305  poles  on  a  straight  line  to  a  walnut  and  sugartree.  then  west  68 
poles  to  a  cherry,  then  south  330  poles  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  east  238 
poles  to  two  dogw oods.  then  north  94  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  Kimbro  November  15,  1803  page  74 

Indenture  made  July  18.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  William  Kimbro  has 
sold  John  Kimbro  200  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  swamp  oak  trees 
on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River  just  about  the  junction  of  Hurricane  Creek  with 
said  river  running  then  east  182  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  176  poles  to  an  elm, 
then  west  182  poles  to  a  hickory  and  ironwood.  then  south  to  the  beginning. 

Joel  Childress  November  16,  1803  page  75 

Indenture  made  August  13.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars.  Benjamin  Roberts 
of  Hartford  Counts.  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Joel  Childress  1000  acres  on  the 
waters  of  Stones  River  originally  granted  by  patent  to  William  Mitchel,  drum- 
mer in  the  Continental  Line.  Beginning  at  a  locust  and  mulberry,  Thomas  Powers 
corner,  and  runs  south  38  chains  to  a  stake.  John  Butlers  comer,  then  with  said 
Butler's  line  east  104  chains  and  30  links  to  a  dogwood  sapling,  then  south  62 
chains  and  30  links  to  a  hickory,  then  west  19  chains  and  20  links  to  Sarah 
Rutledge's  comer,  with  her  line,  in  all  139  chains  and  70  links  to  two  hickories, 
her  corner  on  Archibald  Lytle's  line,  with  said  Lytle's  line  north  100  chains  and 
30  links  to  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  then  east  35  chains  to  the  beginning. 

Isaac  Wright  November  16.  1803  page  78 

Indenture  made  October  13,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  Hance  Hamilton 
has  sold  Isaac  Wright  of  Guilford  County.  North  Carolina.  325  acres  on  the  east 
fork  of  Stones  River.  It  being  a  part  of  4800  acre  grant  to  Thomas  Hamilton,  heir 
of  Doctor  Hance  Hamilton.  Beginning  at  Joseph  Erwin"s  northwest  comer,  then 
north  253  poles  to  the  northwest  comer  of  the  original  4800  acre  grant,  then  east 
206  poles  to  Thomas  BelFs  northwest  comer,  then  south  with  said  BelFs  line 
253  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west  206  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Jolm  Boyd.  Jr.  November  18.  1803  page  78 

Indenture  made  November  28.  1798.  Due  to  a  judgement  against  Samuel  Barton. 
Sr.,  the  sheriff  has  sold  his  tract  of  640  acres  for  153  dollars  to  John  Boyd.  Jr..  the 
land  lying  on  both  sides  of  Stones  River  and  adjoining  William  Stuart's  preemp- 
tion. Beginning  at  a  double  sycamore  and  water  maple  opposite  the  lower  end  of 
small  island  being  a  comer  to  William  Stuarts  preemption,  running  then  east 
passing  the  said  Stuart's  southeast  corner,  a  black  oak  on  the  river  bank  at  33 
poles.  320  poles  to  a  stake,  south  320  poles  to  a  stake,  west  320  poles  to  a  stake. 
north  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 


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Joseph  Envin  November ,1803  page  79 

Indenture  made  July  5,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  800  dollars.  Joseph.  Robert  &  Wil- 
liam White  have  sold  Joseph  Envin  423  acres  being  a  part  of  a  4800  grant  to 
Thomas  Hamilton,  heir  of  Dr.  Hance  Hamilton.  Lying  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  Isaac  Wright's  southwest  corner,  then  north  327  poles  to  an 
ash.  then  east  206  poles  to  Thomas  Bell's  northwest  corner,  then  south  327  poles 
to  said  Wright's  southeast  corner,  then  west  206  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Isaac  Wright  November  18,  1803  page  79 

Indenture  made  October  14,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars,  Joseph  Envin  has 
sold  Isaac  Wright  of  Guilford  Co.,  North  Carolina,  423  acres  on  the  east  fork  of 
Stones  River.  (Same  boundaries  as  the  above  description.) 

James  McKnight  November  24,  1803  page  88 

Indenture  made  October  15,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1000,  Jacob  Thomas  of  Wil- 
son County  has  sold  James  McKnight  640  acres  on  the  first  creek  that  empties 
into  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River  above  Bradleys  Lick  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  red 
oak  and  ash  southwest  comer  to  John  Marshall,  then  south  crossing  said  creek  at 
30  poles,  in  all  320  poles  to  a  hickory  and  ash,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  buckeye 
and  ash,  then  north  320  poles  crossing  the  creek  to  a  stake,  then  west  to  the 
beginning. 

Barnard  Harrod  November  25,  1803  page  89 

Indenture  made  November  19,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  200  pounds,  John  Caffrey 
has  sold  Barnard  Harrod  640  acres  on  Stones  River.  Beginning  John  Buchanan's 
southeast  corner,  then  west  with  his  line  262 1/2  poles  to  a  black  oak  being  the  said 
Buchanan's  southwest  comer,  then  south  390  poles  to  an  elm,  then  east  262 Vi 
poles  toa  stake,  then  north  to  the  beginning.  Original  grant  to  John  Rice  No.  306 
dated  June  13,  1787. 

John  Caffrey  November  30,  1803  page  95 

Indenture  made  September  26,  1802.  Because  of  a  claim  by  David  Buchanan 
against  a  tract  of  land  near  and  including  the  mouth  of  Stones  River  which  James 
Todd  sold  John  Caffrey  and  to  settle  the  dispute,  James  Todd  has  conferred  to 
John  Caffrey  16  acres  joining  the  tract  sold  to  him  by  the  said  Todd.  Beginning  at 
a  dogwood  and  walnut  on  Caffrey's  north  boundary  running  then  west  32  poles 
to  a  sassafras,  then  north  82  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  walnut  being  James  Todd's 
northeast  comer  of  His  preemption  tract,  then  east  along  his  line  to  Caffrey's 
former  line,  then  south  with  said  line  to  the  beginning. 

Joseph  Envin  December  7,  1803  page  97 

Indenture  made  September  28,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  3600  dollars,  John  Caffrey 
has  sold  Joseph  Envin  300  acres  in  the  forks  of  Stones  and  Cumberland  Rivers 
immediately  below  their  junction.  Beginning  at  a  cherry  tree  and  ash.  running 
north  184  poles  to  a  large  red  oak  and  black  walnut,  then  east  74  poles  to  a 
sugartree  and  elm,  the  north  184  poles  to  a  sugartree  and  white  oak,  then  up  the 
several  meanders  of  the  Cumberland  to  the  mouth  of  Stones  River,  then  up  Stones 
River  nearly  a  south  course  240  poles  to  a  red  bud  tree,  then  west  196  poles  to  the 

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beginning.  Conveyed  by  James  Todd  to  John  Caffrey  by  two  indentures,  one 
dated  June  22.  1798.  and  another  dated  September  26.  1802. 

Redmond  Dillen  Barry  December  28.  1803  page  109 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3162.  Redmond  Dillen  Barry,  assignee  of  Private 
Nimrod  Bradley,  is  granted  640  acres  in  Sumner  County  on  the  waters  of  Falling 
Creek,  an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  said  Redmod  Dillen 
Barry's  southwest  comer  of  his  274  acre  survey,  an  ash  and  red  oak.  then  south 
320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  320  poles  to  a 
stake,  and  then  west  along  said  Berry's  line  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Sun  eyed 
by  John  Donelson.  D.  S..  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  4283.  located 
February  20.  1797,  grant  dated  September  24,  1797. 

William  Nash  December  28,  1803  page  110 

Indenture  made  August  28.  1798.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars.  Redmond  Dillen 
Barry  of  Wake  County.  City  of  Raleigh.  North  Carolina,  has  sold  William  Nash 
640  acres  on  the  waters  of  Falling  Creek,  an  eastern  branch  of  Stones  River.  (See 
the  preceding  grant  to  said  Barry  No.  3 162  for  the  boundaries.) 

William  Nash  December  28.  1803  page  111 

North  Carolina  Grant  No.  3183.  William  Nash,  assignee  of  Daniel  Saunders,  a 
non-commissioned  officer,  is  granted  1000  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River 
on  Falling  Creek  on  the  west  boundary-  of  said  Nash's  survey  of  640  acre  warrant 
No.  3823.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak.  elm  and  dogwood  at  the  southwest  comer  of 
said  640  acre  survey,  then  north  562  poles  crossing  Falling  Creek  to  a  white  oak 
and  dogwood,  then  west  282  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  562  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  east  282  poles  to  the  beginning.  Surveyed  by  William  Nash  on  June  12, 
1797.  in  consequence  of  a  military  warrant  No.  4203.  Locate  February  20.  1797. 
Grant  dated  September  14.  1797. 

James  Campbell  March  6.  1804  page  120 

IndenUire  made  January  17.1 804.  For  the  sum  of  1 50  dollars.  George  M.  Deadrick 
has  sold  James  Campbell  100  acres  on  the  dividing  ridge  between  Mill  Creek 
and  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak.  said  James  Campbell's  southwest 
corner,  then  west  125  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  120  poles  to  a  black  oak. 
then  east  125  poles  to  said  Campbell's  west  boundary,  then  south  120  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

Daniel  Mason  &  Howel  Tatum        March  8.  1804  page  125 

Indenture  made  August  3 1.  1801.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars.  Benjamin  Flood  of 
Halifax  County.  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Daniel  Mason,  also  of  Halifax  County. 
North  Carolina,  and  Howel  Tatum  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Be- 
ginning at  a  cedar  and  walnut  at  the  western  edge  of  the  cedars,  then  south  320 
poles  to  a  red  oak  on  the  bank  of  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  crossing  two  branches 
of  said  river,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  black  gum  and  dogwood,  then  north  320 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 


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Benjamin  Smith  March  8,  1804  page  126 

Indenture  made  November  13,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  58  dollars,  Thomas  Cox  has 
sold  Benjamin  Smith  1 1  acres  and  34  poles.  Beginnng  at  a  small  hornbeam  on 
the  side  of  knob,  then  south  62,  west  44  poles  to  a  small  hickory,  on  the  south 
bank  of  the  branch  and  east  side  of  the  main  road,  then  north  17,  west  34  poles 
with  the  main  road  to  a  stake,  then  north  13  west  56  poles  to  a  stake  on  Cotton's 
line  on  the  east  side  of  the  main  road,  then  east  26  poles  to  said  Smith's  corner, 
then  south  with  said  Smith's  line  64  poles  to  said  Smith's  corner,  then  east  35 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

HowelTatum  March  20,  1804  page  131 

Indenture  made  November  15,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  50  dollars,  Daniel  Mason 
has  sold  Howel  Tatum  320  acres  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River. 
Beginning  at  a  black  oak,  northwest  comer  to  the  tract  of  land  granted  to  Ben- 
jamin Flood  and  conveyed  by  him  to  Daniel  Mason  and  Howel  Tatum  by  deed 
August  3 1,  1801.  Running  then  east  160  poles  to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  then 
south  320  poles  to  a  red  oak  and  dogwood,  then  west  160  poles  to  a  black  gum 
and  dogwood,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Darnel  Mason  March  21,  1804  page  131 

Indenture  made  June  24,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  50  dollars,  Howel  Tatum  has  sold 
320  acres  to  Daniel  Mason  of  Halifax  County,  North  Carolina,  lying  on  the  wa- 
ters of  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  cedar  and  walnut  near  the 
edge  of  a  glade  being  the  northeast  corner  of  grant  to  Benjamin  Flood  and  con- 
veyed by  him  to  Daniel  Mason  and  Howel  Tatum,  running  then  west  160  poles 
to  a  white  oak  and  dogwood,  said  Howel" s  division  corner  converyd  to  Francis 
and  William  Saunders,  then  south  with  said  Saunders's  line  320  poles  to  a  red 
oak  and  dogwood,  then  east  160  poles  to  a  red  oak  on  the  bank  of  a  branch  of 
Stones  River,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Samuel  Elliott  March  21,  1804  page  133 

Indenture  made  August  15,  1802.  Because  of  640  acres  of  land  in  the  name  of 
George  Suggs  was  not  returned  as  taxable  property  in  Wilson  County  for  the 
year,  1801,  the  land  has  been  sold  by  the  sheriff  of  Wilson  County  to  the  highest 
bidder,  Samuel  Elliott,  lying  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  John 
Read's  northwest  corner,  a  large  poplar,  then  south  320  poles  crossing  the  east 
fork  of  Stones  River  to  a  white  oak,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north 
320  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning. 

JohnHoggatt  March  21,  1804  page  134 

Indenture  made  August  13,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars,  William  Hoggatt 
of  the  Mississippi  Territory  has  sold  John  Hoggatt  50  acres  on  waters  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  two  poplars  on  the  south  bank  of  McCrory  Creek  running 
south  152  poles  to  a  red  oak,  then  west  130  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  12  poles 
to  a  sugartree  on  the  bank  of  the  said  creek,  then  as  it  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

James  Boggs  and  Nathan  Davidson  May  3,  1804  page  142 

Indenture  made  February  29,  1804.  For  the  sum  of  5500  dollars,  Robert  Searcy 

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and  Robert  &  William  Searcy,  merchants  in  Mero  district  of  Tennessee,  have 

sold  James  Boggs  and  Nathan  Davidson,  merchants  of  the  city  of  Philadelphia, 

several  lots  and  tracts  of  land. 

Tract  #  1  -  A  lot  in  Franklin. 

Tract  #  2  -  Two  lots  in  Nashville. 

Tract  #  3  - 160  acres  on  Richland  Creek. 

Tract  #  4  -  640  acres  on  Pond  Lick  Creek  in  Wilson  County,  the  eastern  waters 

of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  cherry  tree,  black  walnut  and  elm  marked  ID  92 

on  an  old  buffalo  trace  that  leads  north  eastwardly  from  Pond  Lick,  then  south 

320  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  320  poles  to  a  red  oak,  then  north  320  poles  to 

a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  George  Walker  by 

grant  No.  2472. 

Tract  #  5  -  Another  tract  on  Pond  Lick  Creek  including  the  Pond  Lick.  Beginning 

at  a  white  oak  and  hickory  about  60  yards  above  the  head  of  the  pond,  then  south 

160  poles  to  a  maple,  then  west  320  poles  to  an  elm  and  maple,  then  north  320 

poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  160  poles  to  the  bgiiming. 

Contains  640  acres.  Com  eyed  to  said  Robert  Searcy  by  deed  from  Samuel  Hogg. 

Tract  #  6  -  428  acres  in  Rutherford  County  on  the  waters  of  the  east  fork  of 

Stones  River.  Beginning  at  two  dogwoods  and  a  black  oak  in  the  west  boundary 

of  line  of  Kenedy's  preemption  which  lies  at  the  mouth  of  Overall  Creek  running 

west  120  poles  to  two  dogwoods  and  a  hickory  in  Armstrong's  east  boundary 

line,  then  north  with  his  line  220  poles  to  his  northeast  comer  continuing  north, 

in  all  402  poles  to  a  stake,  near  a  large  cedar,  then  east  120  poles  to  a  stake,  then 

south  402  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Tract  #  7  -  188  acres  in  Montgomery  County. 

Tract  #  8  -  50  acres  in  Stuart  County'. 

Tract  #  9  -  640  acres  in  Williamson  County. 

Samuel  B.  Harris  May  16.  1804  page  145 

Indenture  made  August  15. 1803.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  William  Edmondson 
has  sold  Samuel  B.  Harris  \52Vi  acres  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  and  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory,  the  northeast  comer  of  the  original  survey  run- 
ning south  108  poles  to  a  hickory  and  elm,  then  west  130  poles  to  a  white  hickory, 
then  south  40  poles  to  two  white  hickory  saplings,  then  west  20  poles  to  a  white 
oak,  black  oak  and  hawbush,  then  north  148  poles  cornering  on  the  north  bound- 
ary line  of  the  original  survey,  then  east  200  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Henry  Warring  May  21.  1804  page  153 

Indenture  made  January  4.  1804.  For  the  sum  of  250  dollars.  Edwin  Perry  of 
Sumner  County  has  sold  Henry  Warring  of  Simmer  Count)'  239  acres  in  Davidson 
County  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River,  being  part  of  a  tract  of  640  acres  granted 
to  John  Buchanan.  Beginning  at  a  forked  sycamore  JM.  then  east  226  perches  to 
a  white  oak.  then  north  226  perches  to  an  ironwood  sapling,  then  west  to  Robert 
Tate's  line,  the  river,  then  with  Tate's  line  to  the  beginning. 

Robert  C.  Foster  June  2,  1804  page  166 

Indenhire  made  October  16,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  1500  dollars.  Anthony  Foster 
has  sold  Robert  C.  Foster  three  tracts  that  contain  151  3/4  acres. 

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Tract  #  1  -  640  acres  granted  to  Benjamin  McCnlloch  as  assignee  of  Andrew 
Holms  by  patent  No.  1978.  Beginning  at  William  Bowman's  southwest  comer, 
an  ash  running  then  south  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  dog- 
wood, then  north  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  2  -613  1/4  acres  granted  to  Benjamin  McCulloch,  assignee  of  John  Pools, 
No.  2376.  adjoining  an  entry  of  Thomas  Dickey's.  Beginning  at  his  southwest 
comer,  an  ash  running  then  south  320  poles  to  an  elm.  then  east  320  poles  to  a 
hickory,  then  north  130  poles  to  a  stake  on  Thomas  Armstrong's  south  bound- 
ary, then  west  36  poles  to  a  stake,  his  southwest  comer,  then  north  190  poles  to  a 
stake  on  said  Dickey's  south  boundary*,  then  west  294  poles  to  the  beginning. 
Tract  #  3  -  260  acres  granted  to  Benjamin  McCulloch  as  assignee  of  Elisha  Hood 
by  patent  No.  2266.  Beginning  at  an  elm,  southwest  corner  to  the  said  survey, 
running  then  north  1 30  poles  to  a  stake  on  Thomas  Armstrong's  south  boundary, 
then  east  320  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  130  poles  to  a  stake,  then  320  poles  to 
the  beginning. 

James  Titus  June  4,  1804  page  167 

Indenture  made  July  30.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  352  dollars  and  50  cents,  William 
Bowen  has  sold  James  Titus  141  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stuart's  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  an  elm  on  an  island  in  the  creek,  then  east  171  poles  to  a  red  oak  and 
walnut,  then  south  160  poles  to  a  hickory  and  walnut,  then  west  184  poles  to  a 
dogwood,  then  north  50  poles  to  a  stake  on  the  creek,  then  with  the  meanders  of 
the  creek  to  the  beginning. 

Willee  Cherry  June  8,  1804  page  172 

Indenture  made  May  15,  1804.  Andrew  Casselman,  executor  of  the  last  will  of 
Jacob  Casselman.  deceased,  has  sold  Willee  Cherry  the  remaining  half  of  a  640 
acre  survey  for  the  sum  of  1000  dollars.  The  land,  lying  on  the  east  side  of  Stones 
River,  being  part  of  the  tract  that  Abraham  Casselman  and  Morris  Shain  now  live 
on.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  standing  on  the  south  side  of  Stoners  Creek  and  on  the 
west  boundary  line  of  Stoners  Lick  survey,  then  north  with  said  line  203  poles  to 
the  north  boundary  line  of  Jacob  Casselman's  original  survery,  then  west  151 
poles  to  an  ash.  the  northeast  corner  of  the  old  survery,  then  south  crossing  the 
river  to  Buchanan's  line  then  running  up  the  river  to  a  point  with  the  said  Buchanan, 
then  east  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  Jacob  Casselman  by  grant  No.  576 
dated  September  15.  1787. 

Edmond  Collingsworth  August  14,  1804  page  178 

Indenture  made  June  6.  1804.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  Robert  Thompson  has 
sold  Emond  Collingsworth  200  acres  on  the  waters  of  Hurrican  Creek,  being  part 
of  640  acres  granted  to  Robert  Thompson  by  patent  dated  November  26,  1789. 
Beginning  where  said  Thompson's  line  intersects  the  line  of  Stephen  Roach, 
being  the  south  boundary  of  said  Thompson's  land.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  and 
hickory  on  Roach's  line,  then  north  with  Minos  Camion's  preemption  line,  then 
north  1 17  2/3  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  272  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  1 17  2/3 
poles  to  a  stake  on  Roach's  line,  then  west  272  poles  to  the  beginning. 


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Morris  Shean  August  17.  1804  page  186 

Indenture  made  July  23,  1804.  Andrew  Casselman.  executor  of  the  last  will  of 
Jacob  Casselman.  deceased,  has  sold  Morris  Shean  140  acres  for  a  valuable  con- 
sideration to  Jacob  Casselman  in  his  lifetime.  Land  being  a  part  of  a  tract  pur- 
chased from  James  Robertson  on  Stones  River  adjoining  the  land  of  William 
Stuart.  Beginning  at  a  black  gum.  being  William  Stuarts's  northwest  comer,  then 
east  with  Stuarts's  line  140  poles  to  a  line,  the  southernmost  comer  of  Stoners 
Lick  tract,  then  north  with  said  survey  200  poles  to  a  poplar  on  the  south  bank  of 
Stoners  Creek,  then  down  said  creek  with  the  meanders  to  its  junction  with  Stones 
River,  then  up  the  bank  of  said  river  52  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

William  Edmondson  August  17.  1804  page  187 

Indenture  made  July  11,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  125  pounds.  James  Roberts  of 
Washington  Count).  Virginia,  has  sold  William  Edmondson  640  acres  on  the 
waters  of  Mill  Creek  and  Stones  River  on  the  Davidson  and  Williamson  County 
line.  Beginning  at  a  poplar,  running  south,  crossing  a  branch  of  Mill  Creek  at  150 
poles  continues  to  a  dogwood  at  320  poles,  then  east  320  poles  to  a  sugartree, 
then  north  320  poles  to  a  hickory,  crossing  a  branch  of  Stones  River  at  300  poles, 
then  west  to  the  beginning  crossing  a  branch  of  Mill  Creek  at  300  poles,  it  being 
a  preemption  granted  to  John  Foreman  No.  85  in  the  year  1786. 

Isaac  Johnston  August  30.  1804  page  195 

Indenture  made  February  6.  1804.  For  the  sum  of  240  dollars.  Stephen  Roach 
has  sold  Isaac  Johnston  320  acres  on  Hurricane  Creek  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning at  a  stake  on  Green  Hills  west  boundary,  running  south  with  said  line  1 13 
poles  to  a  hornbeam  and  dogwood,  then  west  4521/2  poles  to  a  mulberry,  then 
north  113  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  452 '/;  poles  to  the  beginning.  Being  !/2  of  a 
preemption  granted  to  Lardner  Clark  by  grant  No.  127  dated  April  17.  1786. 

James  Doake  November  13.  1804  page  209 

Indenture  made  October  17.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  210  pounds.  William  Gill  of 
Granville  County.  North  Carolina,  has  sold  James  Doake  of  Guilford  Count}'. 
North  Carolina.  2100  acres  on  Christmas,  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  being  a  part 
of  his  5000  acre  tract.  Beginning  at  a  hickory.  Morgan's  comer,  then  east  344 
poles  to  a  stake  in  GilFs  east  boundary,  then  south  with  Ms  line  930  poles  to  two 
mulberries,  then  west  crossing  Christmas  Creek  344  poles  to  a  stake.  Morgan's 
comer  in  Gill's  line  or  south  boundary,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Samuel  Buchanan  November  14.  1804  page  210 

Indenture  made  October  16.  1804.  For  the  sum  of  900  dollars.  Henry  Foster  has 
sold  Samuel  Buchanan  170  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  and  Mill  Creek. 
Beginning  at  a  white  oak  in  William  Gowen's  southeast  comer  line,  then  east 
160  poles  to  a  black  oak.  then  north  170  poles  to  a  double  dogwood,  then  west 
160  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  170  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Jolen  Morgan  November  14,  1804  page  210 

Indenture  made  October  17.  1803.  For  the  sum  of  180  pounds.  William  Gill  of 

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Granville  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  Jolen  Morgan  of  Sumner  County 
1800  acres  on  Stones  River,  being  part  of  his  5000  acre  tract.  Beginning  on  the 
east  bank  of  the  west  fork  on  a  buckeye  tree,  then  east  296  poles  to  a  hickory, 
then  south  930  poles  to  a  stake  in  Gill's  back  line,  or  south  boundary,  then  west 
296  poles  to  seven  dogwoods  and  mulberry,  then  north  to  the  beginning. 

Samuel  Buchanan  November  29,  1 804  page  217 

Deed  of  conveyence  made  June  16,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars  and  more 
especially  for  the  natural  love  and  affection  for  my  son,  I,  Robert  Buchanan, 
have  granted  and  sold  to  Samuel  Buchanan  a  tract  of  land  on  McCrory's  and 
White's  Creeks,  the  place  where  said  Robert  Buchanan  now  lives  known  by  the 
name  of  the  Block  House  tract. 

Robert  Cartright  November  29,  1804  page  217 

Indenture  made  September  21, 1804.  For  the  sum  of  800  dollars,  James  Hawkins 
has  sold  Robert  Cartright,  Sen.  300  acres  known  by  the  name  of  the  Black  Fox 
Camp  lying  in  Wilson  County.  Beginning  at  a  stake  in  a  blue  hole  in  the  Black 
Fox  Spring  running  then  north  49  degrees  west  with  William  Kelton's  line  13 
chains  to  a  dogwood,  two  hickories  and  a  black  oak  all  blazed,  then  east  with  said 
Kelton's  line  to  a  stake  in  the  east  boundary  of  the  original  survey,  being  Kelton's 
southeast  corner,  then  south  with  the  said  east  boundary  30  chains  and  2  links  to 
the  southeast  corner  of  the  original  survey,  then  west  with  the  south  boundary  of 
the  original  survey  to  an  ash,  a  corner  between  said  Hawkins  and  Neely,  then 
north  5  chains  to  a  red  oak,  then  north  32  degrees  west  20  chains  to  the  begin- 
ning. 

John  Dixon  Fly  November  30,  1804  page  218 

Indenture  made  August  14,  1803.  For  the  sum  of  100  dollars,  John  Gillespy  has 
sold  John  Dixon  Fly  100  acres  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  and  Hurricane  Creek., 
being  part  of  a  grant  to  Jason  Thompson  No.  1201  and  being  the  southwest  cor- 
ner of  said  grant.  Beginning  at  an  ash.  the  northeast  corner  of  a  tract  granted  to 
Minos  Cannon,  then  east  85  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  north  180  poles  to  a  dog- 
wood, then  west  80  poles  to  a  hickory,  then  south  to  the  beginning. 

Maclin  Cross  March  29,  1805  page  240 

Indenture  made  February  7, 1804.  For  the  sum  of  1800  dollars,  Thomas  Gillespie 
of  Casswell  County,  Virginia,  has  sold  Maclin  Cross  640  acres  on  the  waters  of 
Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  poplar  on  Samuel  McMurray's  east  boundary  being 
William  Moore's  southwest  corner,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  persimon,  then  east 
452  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  north  226  poles  to  a  red  oak  being  Moore's  south- 
east corner,  then  west  with  said  line  to  the  beginning. 

Amos  Harbour  March  30,  1805  page  242 

Indenture  made  July  27,  1802.  For  the  sum  of  228  dollars,  Thomas  Johnston  of 
Robertson  County  has  sold  Amos  Harbour  228  acres  in  Davidson  County  on  the 
waters  of  Cripple  Creek  of  the  east  fork  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  black 
oak  and  elm  on  William  Ray's  line  runs  south  with  said  line  40  chains  to  a  cedar 
bush,  then  west  75  chains  to  a  stake,  then  north  40  chains  to  a  stake,  then  east  75 

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chains  to  the  beginning.  Land  granted  to  said  Thomas  Johnston  by  grant  No. 
1224  on  November  16,  1790. 

John  Enochs  May  30.  1805  page  259 

Indenhire  made  April  10,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  200  dollars.  Gabriel  Enochs  has 
sold  John  Enochs  112  acres  on  Stones  River  about  two  miles  southeast  of  Ston- 
ers  Lick.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  dogwood,  the  northeast  corner  of  a  tract  of 
640  acres  com  eyed  by  Robert  Hays  to  said  Gabriel  Enochs,  runs  south  180  poles 
to  an  elm.  then  west  100  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  180  poles  to  a  Spanish  oak 
and  walnut,  then  east  100  poles  to  beginning. 

Henry  Burnet  May  31.1 805  page  260 

Indenture  made  April  16,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  500  dollars.  George  M.  Deadrick 
has  sold  Henry  Buniet  of  Rutherford  County  500  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones 
River.  Beginning  at  a  black  oak  on  Phillip  Phillips's  east  boundary.  John 
Buchanan's  southwest  corner,  then  south  286  poles  to  a  dogAvood  on  Benjamin 
Flood's  north  boundary  line,  then  east  358  poles  to  an  elm.  then  north  286  poles 
to  an  ash.  then  west  to  the  beginning.  (At  bottom  says  contains  540  acres.  "Con- 
tains 640  acres  including  a  tract  of  100  acres  sold  by  said  George  Deadrick  to 
Francis  Sanders,  now  540.") 

Daniel  Davis  May  31,  1805  page  260 

Indenture  made  March  2.  1804.  For  the  sum  of  255.  Daniel  McGoodwin  of  Lo- 
gan County.  Kentucky,  has  sold  Daniel  Davis  150  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River. 

Beginning  on  a  dogwood,  running  then  south  188 to  a  cedar,  then  west  with 

line  128  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  ash.  then  north  with  said  McGoodwin's 

line  188  poles  to  two  Spanish  oaks,  then  east  128  poles  to  the  beginning. 

John  McClough  May  3 1 .  1 805  page  26 1 

Indenture  made  February  10,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  136  dollars  and  25  cents. 
Gabriel  Enochs  has  sold  John  McClough  78  3/4  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stoners 
Creek.  It  being  a  part  of  a  640  acre  tract  com  eyed  by  Robert  Hays  to  Gabriel 
enochs.  Beginning  at  Enochs's  northwest  corner,  an  elm  on  the  said  Enochs's 
north  boundary,  mns  west  along  said  line  39  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  99  poles 
to  a  stake,  then  west  52  poles  to  a  hickory  grub,  then  south  95  poles  to  an  elm  and 
dogwood,  then  east  91  poles  to  a  stone,  then  north  194  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Enoch  Enochs  June  1.  1805 

Indenture  made  April  10,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  240  dollars.  Gabriel  Enochs  has 
sold  Enoch  Enochs  120  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  about  two  miles 
southeast  of  Stoners  Lick.  Beginning  at  an  elm  and  cedar  on  John  Enochs's  west 
boundary,  runs  along  his  line  north  160  poles  to  a  Spanish  oak  and  walnut,  then 
west  120  poles  to  an  elm.  then  south  160  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  east  120  poles 
to  the  beginning. 

Anthony  Clopton  September  3.  1805  page  276 

Indenture  made  May  8.  1805.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars.  Thomas  Hopkins  of 
Sullivan  County  has  sold  Anthony  Clopton  320  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones 

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River.  Beginning  at  a  black  walnut  tree  on  the  west  bank  of  Stones  River,  then 
west  300  poles  to  a  dogwood  on  Thomas  Gillaspy's  east  boundary,  then  north 
120  poles  to  a  black  walnut  on  the  east  side  of  William  Moore's  preemption 
being  also  Thomas  McCrory's  west  boundary  line,  then  east  300  poles  to  the 
bank  of  Stones  River,  then  up  the  meanders  of  the  river  to  the  beginning. 

William  Hays  September  3,  1805  page  277 

Indenture  made  October  1,  1804.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars,  Maclin  Cross  has 
sold  William  Hays  220  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River  in  Davidson  County. 
Beginning  at  a  red  oak  being  William  Moore's  northeast  corner,  then  west  168 
3/4  poles  to  a  stake,  then  south  100  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  32  poles  to  a  stake, 
then  south  134  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  136  3/4  to  a  white  oak  being  Thomas 
Gillaspy's  northeast  comer,  then  north  234  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Frederick  Oliver  September  3,  1805  page  278 

Indenture  made  April  5,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  245  dollars,  Daniel  McGoodwin  of 
Logan  County,  Kenmcky,  has  sold  Federick  Oliver  170  acres  on  the  waters  of 
Stones  River  and  Mill  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  hickory  and  dogwood  and  running 
then  north  188  poles  to  an  elm,  then  east  144  poles  to  a  black  oak,  ash  and  dog- 
wood, then  south  188  poles  to  a  dogwood,  then  west  144  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Timothy  Oneal  September  9,  1805  page  280 

Indenture  made  October  22,  1804.  For  the  sum  of  400  dollars,  Jessee  Dawson  of 
Sumner  County  has  sold  Timothy  Oneal  1 10  acres  in  Davidson  County.  Begin- 
ning at  a  stake  near  Stoner's  Lick  running  south  16  poles  to  a  honey  locust  on  the 
bank  of  the  dry  fork  of  Stoners  Creek,  then  up  said  creek  with  its  meanders  237 
poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  1 19  poles  to  a  black  oak  sapling,  then  west  198  poles 
to  the  beginning. 

James  Coots  September  1 1 ,  1 805  page  283 

Indennire  made  June  13,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  150  dollars,  Joseph  Lemmons  of 
Rockingham  County,  North  Carolina,  has  sold  James  Coots  of  Guilford  County, 
North  Carolina.  1 50  acres  on  the  waters  of  Mill  Creek  near  the  ridge  between 
said  creek  and  Stones  River  at  the  north  edge  of  Big  Hurricane.  Beginning  at  an 
elm  on  Minos  Cannon's  west  line,  a  marked  corner  and  running  his  line  west  222 
poles  to  an  ash,  then  north  88!/2  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  said  Cannon's  line 
272  poles,  then  south  88'/2  poles  to  the  beginning,  being  part  of  a  tract  of  640 
acres  originally  granted  to  Minos  Cannon. 

JohnCongill  December  6.  1805  page  293 

Indenture  made  July  9,  1 805.  For  the  sum  of  450  dollars,  Matthew  Payne  and  his 
wife,  Milly,  have  sold  John  Congill  200  acres  in  Davidson  County  on  Stoners 
Creek.  Beginning  at  a  hornbeam  and  hickory  northeast  corner  to  a  preemption 
originally  granted  to  William  Bush  of  which  this  tract  is  a  part,  running  west  202 
poles  to  a  sugartree  and  elm  on  the  south  bank  of  Stoners  Creek,  then  down  said 
creek  with  the  meanders  42  poles  to  where  the  line  of  Samuel  Hays  crosses  said 
creek,  then  south  with  said  line  22  poles  to  an  elm  and  ironwood  on  the  bank  of 
said  creek,  then  down  said  creek  with  its  meanders  72  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then 

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south  64  degrees  east  60  poles  to  an  elm,  then  south  82  degrees  east  38  poles  to 
a  red  oak  on  the  bank  of  a  branch,  then  up  the  branch  with  its  meanders  54  poles 
to  an  ash  and  red  bud.  then  south  60  poles  to  a  sassafras  and  poplar,  then  east  97 
poles  to  a  poplar  and  gum.  then  north  166  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Absolem  Gleaves  December  13,  1805  page  296 

Indenture  made  October  21.  1805.  For  the  sum  of  320  dollars.  Thomas  Gleaves 
has  sold  Absolem  Gleaves  335  acres  on  the  east  side  of  Stones  River  and  the 
waters  of  Stoners  Creek.  Beginning  at  a  dogwood,  hickory  and  poplar,  said  Tho- 
mas Gleaves's  northeast  corner,  and  runs  south  130  poles  to  a  dogAvood  and  two 
white  oaks,  then  east  20  poles  to  a  dogwood  and  poplar,  then  south  130  poles  to 
a  white  oak.  Thomas  Gleaves" s  southeast  comer,  on  the  original  line,  then  east 
with  the  same  196  poles  to  a  stake,  then  north  260  poles  to  a  stake,  northeast 
corner  of  the  original  survey,  then  west  216  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Martha  Tate  December  13.  1805  page  298 

Indenture  made  October  19,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  1000  dollars,  John  Donelson 
of  Wilson  County  has  sold  Martha  Tate  300  acres  on  both  sides  of  the  dry  fork 
of  Stoners  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an  ash  and  liickory  near 
the  dry  fork  on  the  north  side  running  then  north  390  poles  to  a  stake,  then  west 
124V4  to  a  cedar  and  ironwood.  then  south  390  poles  to  a  stake  on  Hays's  line, 
then  along  the  same  east  124l/2  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  M.  Hall  December  23,  1805  page  304 

Indenture  made  February  3,  1801.  For  the  sum  of  729'/2  dollars,  James  Wills  has 
sold  Charles  M.  Hall  117  acres.  Beginning  at  a  white  oak  on  Moore's  north 
boundary  and  running  north  with  the  line  made  by  Mulherrin  with  consent  of 
Capt.  Hoggatt  and  James  Wills  to  a  sugartree  and  redbud  on  Archibald  Buchanan's 
south  boundary7,  then  west  with  said  Buchanan's  line  142  1/11  poles  to  an  iron- 
wood  sapling,  then  north  23  poles  to  a  black  oak  and  elm  on  stones  river,  then 
down  the  river  47  poles  to  a  white  oak,  black  oak  and  sassafras,  then  south  3 
degrees  east  22  poles  to  a  white  oak,  then  south  15  degrees  east  50  poles  to  a 
sugartree  and  hackberry,  then  south  20  degrees  east  23  V%  poles  to  two  sugartrees 
and  a  lynn.  then  east  with  the  line  made  by  Mulherrin  by  consent  of  John  Hoggatt 
and  James  Wills  167  1/1 1  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Eli  Hamonds  December  23.  1805  page  305 

Indenture  made  June  28.  1804.  John  Donelson  has  given  Eli  Hamonds  a  tract  (no 
acres  amount  given)  on  the  north  side  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  the  mouth  of 
the  cedar  branch  then  down  Stones  River  as  it  meanders  to  a  red  oak.  William 
Donelson's  corner,  then  along  William  Donelson's  line  north  to  Samuel 
Donelson's  land,  then  along  Samuel  Donelson's  line  east  to  an  elm  comer  on  the 
aforesaid  cedar  branch,  then  down  the  same  as  it  meanders  to  the  beginning. 

James  Hays  December  23.  1805  page  306 

Indenture  made  December  15.  1804.  For  the  sum  of  587  dollars.  Samuel  B.  Har- 
ris of  Williamson  County  has  sold  James  Hays  152  acres  on  the  waters  of  Mill 
Creek  and  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a  hickory,  the  northeast  comer  of  the  original 

148 


survey,  running  south  108  poles  to  a  hickory  and  elm,  then  west  130  poles  to  a 
white  hickory,  then  south  40  poles  to  two  white  ash  and  haw  bush,  then  north 
148  poles  cornering  on  the  north  boundary  of  the  original  survey,  then  east  200 
poles  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  Cabiness  December  25,  1805  page  310 

Indenture  made  August  13,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  700  dollars,  Maclin  Cross  has 
sold  Charles  Cabiness  153  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  an 
ironwood  and  running  east  35  poles  to  a  poplar,  then  north  10  poles  to  a  white 
oak  and  sugartree  on  the  bank  of  the  creek,  then  down  the  creek  north  35  degrees 
east  38  poles,  then  north  10  degrees  west  20  poles,  then  north  77  degrees  east  40 
poles,  then  north  60  degrees  east  6  poles,  then  north  85  degrees  east  20  poles, 
north  25  degrees  west  9  poles,  then  south  83  degrees  15  poles,  then  north  32 
degrees  east  22  poles,  then  north  54  degrees  east  6  poles,  then  north  18  degrees 
east  42  poles,  then  N  28  degrees  east  18  poles,  then  north  48  degrees  east  15 
poles  to  two  poplars,  then  north  35  poles  to  a  sugartree  on  the  east  side  of  the 
creek,  then  west  180  poles  to  a  walnut,  then  south  194  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Mill  Creek  Baptist  Society  March  18,  1806  page  315 

James  Whitsett  has  given  2  acres  for  the  Baptist  Church  including  the  meeting 
house  and  burying  grounds. 

William  Creel  March  19,  1806  page  316 

Indenture  made  December  13,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  550  dollars,  Timothy  Oneal 
has  sold  William  Creel  1 10  acres.  Beginning  at  a  stake  near  Stoner's  lick  running 
south  16  poles  to  a  honey  locust  on  the  bank  of  the  dry  fork  of  stoner's  Creek, 
then  up  said  creek  with  its  meanders  237  poles  to  a  black  oak,  then  north  1 19 
poles  to  a  black  oak  sapling,  then  west  198  poles  to  the  beginning. 

Thomas  Wilson  March  20,  1806  page  318 

Indenture  made  November  13,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  1200  dollars,  Thomas  and 
James  Rucker  of  Rutherford  County  has  sold  Thomas  Wilson  320  acres  near  the 
mouth  of  Stones  River  lying  on  both  sides  of  Stoner's  Creek  including  Stoners 
Lick.  Beginning  on  the  bank  of  said  creek  on  a  Spanish  oak  and  mulberry,  then 
south  226  poles  to  a  dogwood,  white  oak  and  ash,  then  west  226  poles  hornbeam, 
plumb  (?)  hickory  and  black  oak  on  the  bank  of  Stoner's  Creek,  then  north  226 
poles  to  a  mulberry  and  two  hickories,  then  east  226  pies  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  M.  Hall  March  20,  1806  page  318 

Indenture  made  July  31,  1804.  For  the  sum  of  2000  dollars,  Maclin  Cross  has 
sold  Charles  M.  Hall  640  acres  on  the  waters  of  Stones  River.  Beginning  at  a 
poplar  on  Samuel  McMurry's  east  boundary,  being  William  Moore's  southwest 
comer,  then  south  226  poles  to  a  persimmon,  then  east  452  poles  to  a  white  oak 
then  north  226  poles  to  a  red  oak  being  Moore's  southeast  comer,  then  west  with 
said  line  to  the  beginning. 

Charles  Harryman  March  22,  1806  page  322 

Indenture  made  December  19, 1805.  For  the  sum  of  210  dollars,  William  Smoth- 

149 


ers  has  sold  Charles  Harryman  65  acres  on  the  dry  fork  of  Stoners  Creek.  Begin- 
ning at  two  iromvoods  on  the  bank  of  the  dry  fork  on  Edmond  Melvin"s  west 
boundary  line  miming  then  north  along  said  line  80  poles  to  a  white  oak  on 
Matthew  Payne's  south  boundary  line,  then  west  along  said  line  1 10  poles  to  two 
black  oak  bushes.  Timothy  Oneal's  northeast  comer,  then  south  115  poles  along 
said  line  to  a  Spanish  oak  on  the  bank  of  said  dry  fork  Oneal"s  southeast  corner, 
then  up  the  creek  to  the  beginning. 

William  Gammil  March  24.  1806  page  327 

Indenture  made  December  26,  1805.  For  the  sum  of  600  dollars.  Ebenezer 
Alexander  of  Livingston  County,  Kentucky,  has  sold  William  Gammil  of  Ruth- 
erford County,  Teimessee,  a  tract  of  land  in  Da\idson  and  Rutherford  Count)  on 
Hurricane  Creek,  the  waters  of  Stones  River,  being  part  of  a  tract  granted  said 
Alexander  as  assignee  of  James  Millican.  Beginning  at  a  stake  on  the  east  bound- 
ary of  the  survey  170  poles  from  the  northeast  corner,  running  south  150  poles  to 
an  elm  and  ash.  then  west  320  poles  to  a  white  hickory,  southwest  comer,  then 
north  150  poles  to  a  stake,  then  east  to  the  beginning. 


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The  Preemptors 

43  Samuel  Wilson  -  640  on  West  Fork  near  25  miles  from  mouth  to  include  an 
improvement  marked  at  the  head  of  a  spring  SB  &  IB,  the  place  being  known 
by  the  name  of  Sani'l  Barton's  Mill  Seat.  The  survey  to  begin  on  the  creek  Vi 
mile  below  the  improvements  including  the  creek  and  running  as  the  law  di- 
rects for  quantity.  January  3,  1783. 


36  Heirs  of  William  Green  obtained  a  preemption  of  640  acres.  Lying  on  Stewart's 
Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River  about  3  miles  north  of  said  creek  and  about  5 
miles  above  the  mouth  including  a  large  sinking  spring  at  which  a  few  trees 
are  killed  and  a  tree  marked  thus  TS  &  IM.  January  3,  1783. 


54  David  Givin's  preemption  of  640  on  a  large  creek  known  as  Fanner's  Creek 
running  with  the  west  fork  of  Stones  River  on  the  West  side  of  said  river 
about  3  miles  above  the  mouth  beginning,  400  yards  No.  of  the  falls  on  said 
creek,  thence  east  to  include  said  falls,  improved  and  marked  WO,  thence 
back  up  the  creek  for  quantity  to  include  a  large  spring,  improved  and  marked 
thus  WO.  January  13,  1783. 


55  William  Campbell  obtained  a  preemption  of  640  acres  on  west  fork  of  Stewart's 
Creek,  about  a  mile  above  the  fork  of  said  creek  to  include  a  large  spring 
running  down  said  fork  for  quantity7.  January  13,  1783. 


100  Heirs  of  John  Evans,  deceased,  obtained  a  preemption  of  640  lying  on  east 
side  of  main  fork  of  Stones  River,  three  miles  above  the  first  fork  to  include  a 
large  spring  marked  JE.  January  15,  1783. 


185  Heirs  of  Joseph  Milligan's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  a  branch  on  the 
west  side  of  Stones  River,  about  3'/2  miles  south  of  the  place  called  the 
Harricane,  begin  300  yards  south  of  the  spring  and  ninning  as  the  law  directs 
so  as  to  include  the  spring  and  improvements  marked  SM.  January  16,  1783. 


190  Heirs  of  Abraham  Jones,  deceased,  preemption  of  640  on  Stones  River.  Begin 
at  mouth  of  Stewart's  Creek  on  the  fork  above  the  junction  of  the  streams, 
miming  up  the  same  including  a  cabin  about  400  yards  from  the  junction. 
January  16.  1783. 


203         William  Henry's  preemption  of  640  on  east  side  of  Stones  River,  about  Vi 
mile  above  mouth  of  Stewart's  Creek  to  include  a  spring  on  east  side  of  the 

151 


river  about.  60  yards  from  the  bank  which  Holliday  improved,  extending  east- 
wardly  for  quantity.  January  17,  1783. 


243  Joush  Stevens,  a  preemption  of  640  acres  on  west  side  of  Stones  River  on  the 
first  big  creek  above  Stewart's  Creek,  about  a  mile  above  mouth  of  said  creek, 
begin  Va  mile  west  of  the  spring  on  said  creek  and  running  down  on  both  sides 
of  the  creek  including  a  tree  marked  thus  JS.  January  18.  1783. 


178  Martin  King's  preemption  on  Overall's  Creek  of  640  acres  including  an  im- 
provement on  the  creek  and  marked  on  a  tree  with  the  letters  WO.  beginning 
no.  of  the  improvement,  400  yards  running  east  Va  mile  thence  south  and  west 
for  Compliment.  January  16.  1783. 


237  Robert  Russell's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  south  side  of  Stones  River  on  a 
branch  of  Stewart's  Creek,  about  15  miles  above  the  station  on  said  river  to 
include  an  improvement  on  said  branch  and  a  tree  marked  RR,  beginning  20 
poles  below  the  improvement  and  miming  south  and  east  for  Compliment  as 
the  law  directs.  January  18,  1783. 


331  Isaac  Henry's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  Stewart's  Creek  of  Stones  River, 
nearly  a  west  course  from  the  mouth  of  Overall's  Mill  Creek,  beginning  Va 
mile  below  a  spring,  breaking  out  of  the  creek  bank  on  the  west  side  marked 
HH  DH,  thence  miming  up  on  both  sides  of  said  creek  including  said  spring 
and  another  spring.  3  or  400  yards  from  the  same  marked  as  HH  DH  for 
Compliment.  March  4.  1783. 


351  Thomas  Sharp,  assignee  of  Jonathan  Evans's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying 
on  Stewart's  Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  about  4  miles  from  the  mouth 
of  said  creek,  including  two  improvements.  Begin  Va  mile  west  of  the  upper 
improvement,  miming  north  and  C  for  Compliment,  including  said  improve- 
ments. March  4,  1783. 


382  James  Todd's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  west  side  of  Stones  River.  Begin- 
ning 200  yards  south  of  the  first  spring  above  the  north  of  said  river  including 
a  small  improvement  at  said  spring  running  north  and  west  and  C  for  Compli- 
ment. March  10,  1783. 


386  Heirs  of  Nathaniel  Hart,  deceased,  preemption  lying  on  a  branch  of  Stewart's 
Creek,  about  2  miles  north  of  said  creek,  to  include  a  large  spring  on  a  trace 
leading  from  Stewart's  Creek  to  French  Lick,  commonly  called  Hart's  Spring. 


152 


including  the  spring  in  the  upper  end  of  the  survey,  running  down  the  spring 
branch  on  both  sides  for  quantity.  March  10,  1783. 


421  Nicholas  Baker's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  the  east  fork  of  Stones 
River,  about  2  miles  below  the  Soldier's  Line.  Beginning  about  lA  mile  below 
a  large  spring  on  the  south  side  of  said  river  and  running  up  for  Compliment. 
March  10,  1783. 


439  John  Holt's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  a  branch  that  runs  into  the  west 
side  of  Stones  River,  about  15  miles  above  the  station  and  about  3  miles  from 
the  river  including  a  spring  marked  NH,  beginning  about  lA  mile  below  the 
spring  on  the  branch  and  running  up  the  creek  for  Compliment.  March  10, 
1783. 


484  Joseph  Moseby's  preemption  of  640  on  Stewart's  Creek  adjoining  Jonathan 
Anthony's  preemption,  extending  down  the  creek  from  said  preemption  for 
quantity.  March  10,  1783. 


251  John  Fulkinson's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  Stewart's  Creek,  a  branch 
of  Stones  River,  beginning  on  the  creek  about  14  mile  below  the  improve- 
ments on  the  east  side  of  creek,  thence  running  up  the  creek  on  both  sides  to 
include  the  improvement.  WS  marked  on  a  three  for  Compliment.  January  18, 

1783. 


275  John  Wilson's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  Stones  River  with  an  im- 
provement at  his  spring  marked  JH,  lines  to  run  according  to  law  including 
the  spring  and  improvement.  January  20,  1783. 


276  John  Cockerill,  assee  of  Pierce  Costillo's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  Stewart's 
Creek,  a  branch  of  Stones  River,  beginning  below  a  large  spring  on  the  east 
side  of  said  creek,  thence  running  on  both  sides  of  said  creek  including  the 
spring  marked  IH  for  quantity,  January  20,  1783. 


284  William  Stewart's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  east  side  of  Stones  River 
to  join  the  public  lands  on  the  south  side  and  to  extend  up  the  river  for  quan- 
tity. March  4,  1783. 

153 


303  Edward  Bradley's  preemption  of  640  acres  lying  on  head  of  a  small  branch 
that  empties  into  Stones  River  about  one  mile  above  the  station  including  the 
Cave  Spring  on  the  north  side  of  the  trace  marked  EB.  March  4.  1783. 


312  Heirs  of  Timothy  Terrill's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  middle  fork  of  Stones 
River,  by  some  called  Fanner's  Creek,  adjoining  James  Robinsons  tract  on 
the  upper  side  miming  up  said  fork  on  both  sides  to  include  a  large  spring  on 
the  nest  side.  March  4,  1783. 


313  James  Robinson's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  middle  fork  of  Stones  River, 
by  some  called  Farmer's  Creek,  adjoining  David  Gowin's  Mill  Seat,  tract  on 
the  upper  side  running  up  said  creek  on  both  sides  including  a  large  spring  by 
the  name  of  the  Mossv  Fountain  marked  SP  on  the  west  side.  March  4,  1783. 


322  John  Cavil's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  Overall's  Mill  Creek,  a  branch  of 
Stones  River.  3  or  4  miles  above  Overall's  Mill  Seat,  including  a  spring  and 
improvement  on  the  east  side  of  said  creek  and  marked  SBWC.  near  a  branch 
of  the  creek,  running  up  and  down  said  creek  for  Compliment.  March  4, 
1783. 


326  Jonathan  Anthony's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  Stewart's  Creek,  a  branch  of 
Stones  River,  to  include  the  big  spring  that  breaks  out  below  where  the  creek 
is  dry,  extending  down  the  creek  for  Compliment.  March  4,  1783. 


330  James  Anthony's  preemption  of  640  acres  on  west  fork  of  Stones  River  at  the 
mouth  of  Overall's  Mill  Creek,  extending  down  the  river  for  Compliment. 
March  4.  1783. 


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155 


156 


Index 


Acuff,  Christopher  110 

Acuff,  Timothy  6,  130 

Alderson,  Simon  94 

Alexander  46,  99 

Alexander,  Ebenezer  45,  48,  93,  150 

Alexander,  William  47,  88 

Alexander,  Wm.  45 

Allhead,  Vinson  27 

Amis,  Thomas  40 

Anderson,  John  79 

Anderson,  Thomas  63 

Anderson,  William  63 

Anderson,  William  P.  128 

Andrews,  John  131 

Anthony,  James  113,  154 

Anthony,  John  79,  114,  136 

Anthony,  Jonathan  113,  154 

Arehart,  Philip  111 

Armstrong  48,  142 

Armstrong,  Capt.  James  111 

Armstrong,  Caswell  135 

Armstrong,  Col.  20,  48 

Armstrong.  Col.  James 

1,  8,  13,  19,  36,  57,  58,  80,  118 
Armstrong,  Col.  Martin 

2,  9,   14,   15,   18,  65 
Armstrong,  General  James  135 
Armstrong,  James  6,  110,  134 
Armstrong,  John  5 
Armstrong,  M.  54 
Armstrong,  Martin 

17,  39,  47,  49,  50,  56,  74,  80, 

81,  95,  108,  134 
Armstrong.  Thomas 

13,  67,  103,   107,   118,  143 
Armstrong,  William  33 
Arson,  James  53 
Auers.  Thomas  70 
Austin,  Thomas  107 

B 

Bacchus,  John  119 
Bagworth,  Jessee  25 


Bailey,  Ethelred  49 
Baker  131 
Baker,  John  71,  118 
Baker,  Nicholas  153 
Banks,  Thomas  44 
Baptist  Society  136 
Barnes,  Joseph  55,  57,  116 
Barnes,  William  49 
Barnett,  David  105 
Barney,  Rednond  D.  98 
Barrow,  Micajah  40,  57,  93 
Barrows,  Willia  58 
Barry  98 

Barry,  Redmond  83 
Barry,  Redmond  Dillen  140 
Barton,  Roger  123,   126 
Barton,  Sam'l   151 
Barton.  Samuel  42,  58,  72 
Barton,  Samuel.  Sr.   138 
Bass,  Evan  78 
Batalion,  Evens  137 
Batchelor,  John  132 
Bates,  John  65 
Baucoman,  William  99 
Bean,  Thomas  63 
Beaver,  John  6 
Bedford.  Thomas 

100,   122,   129,   136,   137 
Bell,  James  111 
Bell,  John  44 
Bell,  Samuel  100,  111 
Bell,  Thomas  100,  138,   139 
Bend.  Jones  14,  15 
Benford,  Isaac  32 
Bennett.  Henry  36 
Bent,  Jones  14,  15,  62 
Berk.  Meradeth  29 
Berry,  Redmond  D.   108,   117 
Berry,  Redmond  Dillon  112 
Berts.  William  118 
Bicknell,  Robert  37 
Bigs,  Nathaniel  76 
Billingly,  James  63 
Binkley,  Frederick  116 


157 


Black.  William  62 

Blackamore,  John  8.  22.  121,  132 

Blackamore,  William  8.  19,  22.  23 

Blackmail.  Bennett  57 

Blackman.  John  57 

Blackmore.  John  130 

Blackwell,  Jolm  35 

Blair.  Jolm  43.  51 

Blair.  Samuel  120 

Blair.  Thomas  63.  64 

Bleakamore,  William  19 

Blount.  George  Gray  134 

Blount.  Jolm  Gray  76.  87.  94.  95 

Blount.  John  Grey  26 

Blount.  Maj.   16 

Blount.  Major  6.  8.  9.  52 

Blount.  Reading  4,  25,  26 

Blount.  Thomas  94,  95 

Bodene.  James  89.  91 

Bodine.  James  88 

Boggs,  James  141 

Boles.  John  102 

Bond.  John  85,  88,  92 

Boren.  John  105 

Borley,  James  1 1 

Bosley,  Beal  65 

Bosley.  James  65 

Boston,  Andrew  80 

Bowen.  John  4 

Bowen.  Moses  4 

Bowen.  William  43,  68,  70.  75,  143 

Bowman.  Abraham  118 

Bowman.  William 

5,  39,  100,   102.  105,  143 
Boyd.  Ezekiel   123 
Boyd.  Harrison  99 
Boyd.  John  116 
Boyd.  Jolm.  Jr.  99.  138 
Boyle.  John   133.  134 
Bozeman.  Meada  104 
Brackenridge.  Alexander  133.  134 
Bradiher.  Jolm  95 
Bradford.  Henry   121.  132 
Bradley,  Capt.  James 

58.  92,   103.   114 
Bradley.  Edward  48.   116.   120.  154 
Bradley,  Gee  107 
Bradlev.  Gen.  48 


Bradley.  James  2.  30.   137 
Bradley.  Nimrod  140 
Bradly.  Edward  64,  77 
Branch.  Robert   129.  138 
Brandon.  George  133 
Brant  11 

Branton.  Britain  112 
Breckenridge.  Alexander  53 
Breckinridge,  Alexander  94 
Britten.  Benjamin  5 1 
Brocks.  Stephen  40 
Brook  81 

Brook.  Ebenezer  106 
Brook,  Stephen  54 
Brooks  74 
Brooks,  Ebenezer 

70,  84,  90,   124,   126.   128 
Brooks.  Ebenzer  19 
Brooks.  Giles  52 
Brooks,  Matthew  115 
Brooks,  Stephen 

28.  61.  67.  74.  81,  91.   129 
Broungary.  Kasper  50 
Brown.  Isaac  27 
Brown,  Jolm  53,  59 
Brown,  William  51.  61 
Bryan,  Benjamin  70,  103 
Bryan.  Lovered  103 
Bucchanan.  Archibald  48.  77 
Bucchanan.  Da\id  92 
Bucchanan.  John 

9.  10.  15.  18.  19.  21.  24.  26.  27. 

28.  31,  32.  37.  41.  48,  49.  51. 

52,  53,  54,  59,  69.  70.  85,  90, 

95,  97.  106.  115 
Bucchanan.  Samuel  2.  87.  108 
Buchanan  64,  143 
Buchanan,  Andrew  120 
Buchanan.  Archbald  64 
Buchanan.  Archibald  116.  121.  148 
Buchanan.  Da\id  139 
Buchanan.  John 

2.  3.  4.  36.  42.  43.  44.  45.  65. 

66,  120.  127,   128.   139.  142.   146 
Buchanan.  Robert  145 
Buchanan,  Samuel   134.  144.   145 
Buchanan.  William  129 
Buford.  James  100.  126 


158 


Bull,  Ambrose  134 
Bull.  James  134 
Burk.  Lt.  65,  72 
Burke,  William  52.  57 
Burnet,  Henry  146 
Bush,  John  9,  119 
Bush.  William  135,   147 
Bushnell,  Eusabius  52 
Bushnell.  Eusebius 

6,  7.  9,   10,   11,  16,  71,  80,  122 
Butler,  John  44,   138 
Butler,  Thomas  Ryan  137 


Cabiness.  Charles  149 
Caffey,  John  102 
Caffrey,  John 

2.  24,  26,  38,  43,  56,  62.  69,  76, 

79,  90,  91,  92.   103,   115.   122, 

131,  135,  139 
Callihan.  John  5 
Calloway,  Col.  John  38 
Calloway,  John  102 
Camoin,  John  43 
Campbell  65,  77,  78.  83,  86 
Campbell.  James  91.  135,  140 
Campbell,  Michael  36,  39,  81 
Campbell,  Patrick  128 
Campbell,  Samuel  121 
Campbell,  William  114.  151 
Cannon,  James  14 
Cannon,  Minos 

26,  27,  28.  33,  121,  143.  145,  147 
Cantrel,  Stephen  55 
Cantrell,  Stephen  47,  56,   122,  137 
Cantrell,  Steven  66 
Cantrill,  Stephen  5,   19,  42,  44 
Capehart.  John  86 
Carson.  James  102 
Cartright,  Robert  145 
Casellman.  Andrew  44 
Caselman.  Jacob  42 
Cassall.  William  60 
Casselman,  Abraham  143 
Casselman.  Andrew 

25,   122,   143,   144 


Casselman,  Jacob  76.   135,  143,  144 

Castleman.  Jacob  5,  64 

Castleman,  Joseph  64 

Cathey,  Richard  31,  45,  46,  73 

Cathey.  Win.  31 

Cavil,  John  154 

Chadwick,  Benjamin  86,  98 

Chambers.  Daniel  42,  44 

Charron,  Henry  2 

Cherry.  Johnathan  33 

Cherry.  Willee  143 

Childers,  John  40 

Childress,  Joel  138 

Childress,  John  119 

Childress.  John,  Jr.   136 

Civil,  John  103 

Clark,  Elisha  37 

Clark,  Larden  123 

Clark,  Lardner 

1,  2,  18,  30,  32,  37,  38,  45,  47, 
48.  52,  58,   102,   120.   144 

Clarke,  Betsey  32 

Clayton,  Seward  112 

Clopton,  Anthony  146 

Coartland.  Cox  26 

Cobart,  Richard  21 

Cobb  84,  97,   117 

Cobb.  Jessee  51,  52 

Cobb.  Richard  59 

Cobb,  Richard  C.  99 

Cockerill.  John  153 

Cockrill,  John  95 

Coffee,  John  82 

Cole,  Henry  7,  16 

Collingsworth,  Edmond  143 

Congill,  John  147 

Conrad,  Nicholas  92 

Cook,  Richard  64 

Cooke,  Richard  62 

Coots,  James  147 

Corbin,  Francis  69 

Corbitt,  William  25,   105 

Costello,  John  66 

Costillo.  Pierce  153 

Cotench.  Peter  27 

Cotten,  John  131 

Cotton  141 


159 


Cotton,  Thomas 

28,  32,  44.  45.  52.  66,  99,   127 
Cowan.  Alexander  1 1 
Cox,  Charles  39 
Cox,  Edwarad  66 
Cox,  James  82 

Cox,  Thomas   1,  66,   119,  141 
Coxe  64 

Crabtree.  William  104 
Craighead.  Thomas  B.  38 
Cravens.  John  72 
Creel.  William  149 
Creswell.  Robert  16 
Crosier,  John  126 
Cross,  Anthony  117 
Cross,  Frederick  14 
Cross.  Maclin  109.   145,  147.   149 
Crosses.  Richard  85 
Cronghton.  Charles  77.  78 
Crutcher,  A.  44 
Crntcher,  Anthony  17 
Crutcher.  William  22.  31 
Crntcher,  Wm.  21 
Cummins.  John 

37,  41,  44.  48,   127.  128.   136 

D 

Dafnel,  William  53 
Dagetby.  James  90 
Dantly.  Solomon  86 
Darden.  Jonathan  58 
Danghrity,  James  132 
Daughterly  134 
Davidson,  Amos  85,  110 
Davidson,  George  Lee  37 
Davidson,  Nathan  141 
Davidson,  Samuel  112 
Davis.  Christopher  57 
Davis,  Daniel  146 
Davis.  David  62 
Davis.  James  13 
Davis.  Jesse  34 
Davis,  John 

57,  58,  60,  6Z  70,  94.  104.  127,  136 
Davis,  Joseph  65 
Davis.  Ralph  83 
Davis,  William  6,  85 


Dawson,  Jessee  147 

Dawson,  Zachariah  79 

Dawson,  Zacheriah  135 

Deaderick,  George  M.  96 

Deaderick,  Jacob  17 

Deadrick,  George  M. 

61.  63,  68,  69,  90.  96,  107.  115, 
116,  120,   140,   146 

Deadrick,  John  61.  63.  68,  69,  106 

Dean,  James  40 

Dean.  Joseph  55.  71.  123 

Dean.  Robert  Love  123 

Deason,  Samuel  11.  66 

Demsey,  David  47 

Demunbre,  Timothy   118 

Dickey,  Thomas 

36.   100.   101.   102.   143 

Dixon   106.  126 

Dixon.  Charles  55 

Dixon.  Tilman  55 

Doake,  James  144 

Dobbins.  William 

6,  7,  9,   10,   11,   16.  52,  71 

Donald,  Wm.  3 

Donaldson,  John  5,  12 

Donaldson,  Stockley  36,  40 

Donaldson.  Stockly  12 

Donaldson.  William  12 

Doneldson.  John  14.  19 

Doneldson.  Stockley  19 

Donelson  82,   135 

Donelson,  Alexander  117 

Donelson,  Ethrel  84 

Donelson,  Jessee  90 

Donelson.  John 

21.  37,  40,  42,  43.  49,  50.  51.  53, 
55,  56,61,  62,  65,  67,  71,  73, 
74.  76,91.  92.  99,  106,  108,  111, 
112.  116.  117.  125.  135,  140.  148 

Donelson.  John.  Jr.  42 

Donelson.  Leven  117 

Donelson.  Samuel 

40.  62.  66.  85.   117.   122,  148 

Donelson,  Severn  49.  117 

Donelson.  Sevin  56 


160 


Donelson,  Stockley 

56,  61,  75,  82,  85,  86,  87,  88,  89, 
90,  91,  97,  103,  106,  108,  110,  112, 
115,  117,  124,  126,  128,  131,  132,  135 

Donelson.  Stokley  72 

Donelson,  William 

42,  49,  56,  62,  117,  148 

Donnell.  Thomas  108 

Donoldson,  John  26 

Doran,  William  126 

Doty,  James  49,  53 

Douglass,  James  49,  110 

Drashorn,  John  98 

Drawhorn,  John  86 

Drummond,  William  77,  78 

Duason,  John  58 

Dubois,  A.  37 

Dudley,  Guilford  74 

Duke,  John  114 

Dunlap,  John  132 

Dupree,  David  109 

Dupree.  Howel  113 

Dupree,  James  109,  110 

Dupree,  Starling  109 

Dupree,  Sterling  113 

Durat,  Joseph  134 

E 

Eborne,  John  133 

Eburn,  John  53,  68,  94 

Ebwan,  John  77 

Edmandson,  Samuel  123 

Edmondson,  Samuel  71,  79 

Edmondson,  William  142,  144 

Edmonson,  William  60 

Edward  132 

Edwards.  Benjamin  121 

Eller,  John  36 

Eller,  Joseph  36 

Elliott,  George  Syns  44 

Elliott,  John  36,  37 

Elliott,  Joseph  44 

Elliott,  Samuel  141 

Elliott,  Zebiah  44 

Elmore,  Daniel  22 

Enoch,  John  65 


Enochs,  Enoch  146 
Enochs,  Gabriel  67,  146 
Enochs,  John  146 
Envin,  Joseph  138,   139 
Erwin,  Thomas  132 
Eryland,  Wm.  40 
Espey,  James  122 
Espey,  Robert  119 
Eunever,  Joseph  77,  78 
Enrich  111 
Evans,  John  151 
Evans,  John  B.  97 
Evans,  Jonathan  152 
Evans,  Richard  6 
Ewing,  Andrew  25,  29,  32 


Faulks,  James  37 
Fawler,  Absolum  1 3 
Felts,  Carey  137 
Flood,  Benjamin 

27,  85,  90,  115,  116,   127,  137, 

140,   141,  146 
Floyd,  Joseph  59 
Fly,  John  Dixon  145 
Ford,  John  28 
Ford,  Lewis  40 
Forde.  John  28 
Foreman,  John  4,  127,  144 
Forman,  John  28,  52 
Fort  76 
Fort,  Elias  104 
Foster,  A.  2 1 

Foster,  Anthony  38,  65,  102,  142 
Foster,  Fred  81 
Foster,  Frederick  96.  116 
Foster,  Henry  81,  96,  116,  120,  144 
Foster,  Robert  C.   142 
Foster.  Benjamin  39 
Fowler,  James  29 
Fowler,  John  29 
Fowler,  Joshua  34,  35 
Frazer,  Daniel 

45,  84.  97,  99,   102,   117 
Frazier,  Daniel  69,  70 
Fry,  Basil  110,  137 
Fry,  Suzzill  73 


161 


Fulkinson.  John  153 
Furbe.  David  47 


Gains.  Anthony  37 
Gallaspey,  Thomas  76 
Gallaspie.  James  79,  120 
Gallaspie.  Jolm  82 
Gallaspie.  Thomas  112 
Gallaspy.  James  77.  87.  114 
Gallaspy,  Thomas  68,  69 
Gambrel.  Bradley 

105.   106.  107.   137 
Gammell.  William  93 
Gammil,  William  1 50 
Gamer,  Aron  27 
Gamer,  Britian  104 
Gamer,  William  1 16 
Garrett,  Wm.  31 
Gee.  Capt.  James  127 
Gee.  John  105.  106 
Gibbons,  Thomas  91 
Gilbert.  Abraham  108 
Gill.  William  60,  69.  94,   144 
Gillaspie.  Robert  50 
Gillaspie,  Thomas  43 
Gillaspy,  James  136 
Gillaspy.  Thomas  81,  147 
Gillespie,  Thomas  58,  145 
Gillespie.Thomas  21 
Gillespy,  John  145 
Gilliam.  Isham  119 
Gilliam,  John  119 
Gillispie.  Robert  5 1 
Gillispie.  Thomas  20.  3 1 
Givin,  David  151 
Givins,  Jacob  7 
Glasgow,  James 

67.  71,  86,  87.  94,  98 
Glaughn.  William  28 
Gleaves,  Absolem  148 
Gleaves.  Thomas  65,   131,   148 
Gooden,  Daniel   1 1 5 
Goodman,  William  28 
Gordon.  John  65 
Gou an.  Nathaniel  81 
Gowen,  John  67 


Gowen.  William 

36.  66.  96.   106.  144 
Gowin,  David  154 
Grant.  Eph'm  104 
Grant.  William  104 
Gray.  Benajah  114 
Gray,  Deliverance  128 
Gray.  Samuel  51 
Green,  Abraham  18 
Green,  William  151 
Griffin.  Samuel  10 
Grocer.  Nicholas  53 
Gullage.  Jempsey  91 
Gunter.  Joel  55 
Gurley.  James  23 
Gwin,  Jacob  16 

H 

Haddock,  Edmorit   18 
Hadley  112 
Hadley.  Joshua  40 
Hair,  John  107 
Hall,  Charles  116 
Hall,  Charles M.   Ill,  148,   149 
Hall.  Charles  Merryman  103 
Hall.  Clement  57 
Hall.  William  111 
Hambleton  33.  34 
Hambleton,  William  67.   109 
Hamilton,  Dr.  Hance  1 1 1 
Hamilton.  Hance 

54,  56.   100.   138.   139 
Hamilton.  Robert  90 
Hamilton.  Thomas 

54.  56.   100.   111.   138.   139 
Hamilton.  William  54.  117 
Hamonds.  Eli   148 
Hampton,  Adam  10 
Harbour.  Amos   145 
Hardeman.  Constance  1 10 
Hardiman.  Constant  67 
Hardiman.  Nicholas  Perkins  54 
Hardiman,  Thomas  23.  24.   110 
Hardiman,  William  60 
Hargett,  Gen.  Frederick  95 
Harlan.  Thomas  40 
Harp  106 


162 


Harrell,  John  104 

Harris,  Edward  95 

Harris,  James 

53,  85,  88,   102,   121,  122 

Harris,  John  28 

Harris,  Samuel  B.  142.  148 

Harris.  Thomas  52,  86.  127 

Harris,  William  10 

Harrison,  Joseph  58,  92 

Harrison,  Thomas  44 

Harrison.  William  96 

Harrod.  Barnard  139 

Harrow,  Henry  30 

Harryman,  Charles  150 

Hart,  Chinai  107 

Hart,  Cumberland  107 

Hart,  John  107 

Hart.  Mary  Ann  107 

Hart.  Nanthaniel  122 

Hart,  Nathaniel  81.  107,   152 

Hart,  Nathiel  107 

Hart,  Simpson  107 

Hart,  Susanah  107 

Hart,  Thomas  Rly  107 

Hartman,  George  127 

Harvey,  Anne   134,  135 

Hawel,  John  36 

Hawkins,  James  127,  145 

Hay  49,  84,  123 

Hay,  David  25 

Hay,  Hugh   12,   14,  43 

Hay,  James  43.  64 

Hay.  Nathaniel   12,  15,  43 

Hay.  Samuel  12,  14 

Hayes.  Robert  13 

Haynes.  William  52 

Hays  106.  126 

Hays.  Charles  57,  87,  101,  108 

Hays,  D.  38 

Hays,  David  10 

Hays,  Hugh   15,  51,  62 

Hays,  James  51.  53,  119,  148 

Hays,  John  65.  135 

Hays,  Nathaniel  14,  62,  72 

Hays.  Robert 

1.  5,  6,  7,  8,  35,  36,  38,  50,  51,  59, 
64,  67,  71,  72,  74,  76,  100,  101, 
108,  109.  110,  116,  130,  137,  146 


Hays.  Samuel  5,  56,  72,  147 
Hays,  William  147 
Hays.  Robert  51 
Hearing.  Matthew  59 
Heartman,  George  1 16 
Henderson,  John  132 
Hendrick,  Joseph  14,   19,  111 
Hendricks.  Joseph  22,  80 
Henry,  Hugh  3 
Henry,  Isaac  152 
Henry,  William  151 
Herd,  William  64 
Herrald,  John  40,  70,  104 
Herrald.  Robert  41 
Hickman  19 
Hickman,  Ed  7,  19 
Hickman,  Edwin 

6,  7,   15,  22,  23,  24,  75,   110 
Hickman,  Thomas 

13,   14.   19.  22,   100,   115 
Hill,  Green  2,  47,  69,  123,  144 
Hill,  Isaac  8 
Hill,  James  120 
Hinton,  Jeremiah  99 
Hinton,  Sally  99 
Hoard  52 
Hoard.  John  52 
Hogg,  James  75 
Hogg,  Samuel  142 
Hoggat.  James  65 
Hoggatt,  Capt.   148 
Hoggatt,  John 

77,  116,  120,  121,  136,   141 
Hoggatt,  William  141 
Holland,  Francis  61 
Holliday  152 
Holm,  Lt.  Hardy  13 
Holman,  Mordica  2 
Holmes,  Andrew  99,  102 
Holmes.  Hardy  105,  118 
Holms,  Andrew  143 
Holms,  Hardy  8 
Holt,  John  153 
Home,  Patrick  77,  78 
Homer,  Charles  9 
Homes,  Hardy  57 
Hood,  Elisha   101,  103,  143 
Hoover,  Mathias  74 


163 


Hope,  William  132 
Hopkins.  Thomas  76.  146 
Hord.  William  66.  91 
Horn,  Henry  O.   123 
Howel,  John  70 
Hudger,  Haddin  36 
Hughs,  Burwell  97 
Hughs,  Leander  96 
Humpries,  Henry  24 
Hunt.  Matthew  115.  136 

I 

Irwin  112 
Irwin,  Robert  132 
Isadore,  R.  W.  61 


Jackson,  Andrew 

38,  61.  62,  80.   117,  121,   131 
Jacob,  Benjamin  64 
Jacobs.  Daniel  6 
Jacobs.  Peter  55 
James,  Daniel  29.  65 
James.  Thomas  88,  91 
Jenkins.  Dempsey  103 
Jennings.  William  47 
Jett,  Archibald  36 
Jetts.  Turner  104 
Johns.  John  119 
Johnson,  Thomas  105 
Johnston.  Duncan  133 
Johnston,  Isaac  113,   144 
Johnston.  John  33,  136 
Johnston.  Peter  36 
Johnston.  Thomas 

22.  39.  43.  64.   145 
Joiners.  Stephen  26 
Jones  46 

Jones.  Abraham  88,  151 
Jones.  Ambrose  12,  109 
Jones.  Betsy  91 
Jones,  Britain  95 
Jones,  Edmund  71 
Jones.  J.  Ambrose  25 
Jones.  James  95 
Jones,  Levy   100 
Jones.  Shaderick  137 


Jones.  Shadrack  50.  88.  89.  91 
Jones.  Shedrack  45.  47.  56 
Joslin.  Benjamin  9 
Jostling.  Benjamin  16.  32 

K 

Kanady.  Robert   137 

Kelly,  Patrick  73.  74 

Kelly,  William  95,  97.   107 

Kelton.  William  145 

Keneday  1 

Kenedy  142 

Kennedy  48 

Kennedy.  Robert  60 

Kennedy,  Thomas   19,  113,  117,  130 

Kimbro,  John  138 

Kimbro.  William  99.  102.   120.   138 

King  80,  87 

King.  Edward  97 

King,  Henry  57.   105.  125 

King,  Martin  22,  92,  152 

King.  William  126 

Kirkland.  John  58 

Kirkpatrick.  John  52 

Knight,  Murfree  44 

Knox  109 

Knox,  Benjamin  81.  87.  91.   103 

Kraus.  Gottlib  96 

Krouss.  Gotlib  115 


Lamasters.  Isaac  103 
Lamb.  Nathan  42 
Lancaster.  John  81 
Lancaster.  Thomas  81,  82,  88 
Lancer.  Edward  100 
Lancer,  Peter  35 
Lannom.  Ephraim  126 
Larkins.  John  126 
Latimer.  Griswald  16 
Latimore.  Witherel  9 
Lea,  James  54 

Lee,  Frederick  123.  124.   126 
Lee,  P.  H.  24 
Legrand,  Peter  138 
Lemmons,  Joseph  147 
Lemonds.  Joseph  121 


164 


Lewis,  Francis  119 

Lewis,  Joshua  3 1 

Lewis,  Seth  32,  40,  49 

Lewis,  William  T.  72,  82 

Lewis,  William  Terrel  60 

Lewis,  William  Terrell  65 

Liddon,  Benjamin  123,  125 

Liddon,  Sarah  123 

Lin,  Wm.  M_  29 

Lock,  Gen.  Matthew  18 

Lock,  Matthew  29 

Locke,  Francis  133 

Locke,  Gen.  Matthew  46 

Locke,  James  133 

Locke,  John  45 

Locke,  Matthew  61 

Logan,  Hugh  92,  102,  112 

Logue  35,  54,  76,  105 

Logue,  John  22,  23,  25,  67,  107 

Lomack,  William  105 

Longmier,  Charles  16,  29 

Love,  Robert  76,  133,  134 

Love,  Thomas  52 

Lowe,  John  41 

Lum,  Samuel  113,  128 

Lumasters,  Isaac  114 

Lyons,  Patrick  77 

Lytle  50 

Lytle,  Archibald 

1,  44,  50,  121,  123,  138 
Lytle,  Col.  51,  64 
Lytle,  Col.  Archibald  86 
Lytle,  William  105,  121 
Lytle,  William,  Jr. 

101,   105,  107,   122,  127 
Lytle,  William,  Sr.  122 

M 

Maclin,  Wm.  39 
Maddon  119 
Magnees,  Jonathan  132 
Magnis,  Jonathan  109 
Malloy,  Thomas  105 
Malugent  118 
Manifee,  Nimrod  133,  134 


Manson,  John  70 

Marian,  Fredrick  73 

Marlin,  Archibald  26 

Marlin,  James  C.  65 

Marlin,  William  98,  133,   134 

Marshal,  Hixon  1 14 

Marshal,  John  1 14 

Marshall.  John  13,  83,  96,  115,  139 

Martin,  Col.  Joseph  20 

Martin,  Joseph 

58,  60,   111,   122,  130 
Martin,  Patrick  33 
Martin,  Robert  1 
Martin,  William  58 
Maryan,  Frederick  73 
Mason  118 

Mason,  Daniel   137,   140.  141 
Massey,  James  60,  61,  75 
Massey,  Ruben  60,  68 
Massey,  Thomas  61,  68,  70 
Masson,  Fredrick  73 
Matlock,  William  54,  59,  69 
Mattey,  Thomas  68 
McAdoe,  John  126 
McCabe,  Peter  42 
McCain.  James  74 
McClendon,  Dennis  101 
McClendon,  Simon  108 
McClish,  William  89,  113 
McClough,  John  146 
McConnough,  Dougall   10 
McCory  63 

McCown,  James  110,  137 
McCoy,  John  86 
McCree,  Griffith  John  51 
McCrory  145 
McCrory,  James  64 
McCrory,  Thomas 

48,  51,  68,  69,  72,  76,  77,  79, 

114,  120,   147 
McCulloch,  Alexander  102 
McCulloch,  Benjamin 

99,  100,  101,  102,  103,  107,  143 
McCumber,  Humphry  83 
McCusten,  James  43 
McCutchen,  John  18 
McCutchn,  Humphry  98 
McGaugh,  John  87,  89 


165 


McGempsey,  John  117 
McGlouskin,  Alexander  39 
McGooden.  Daniel  90 
McGoodin.  Daniel  70.  91 
McGoodwin.  Daniel  146.  147 
McGordon.  Darnel  85 
McKean.  Joseph  132 
McKeen.  Alexander  56 
McKimiey.  James  82 
McKnight,  James  139 
McLane.  Ephraim  2 
McLane.  Eplirim  38 
McLendon.  Simeon  134 
McLin.  William  98 
Mclin.  William  67 
McMurray.  Samuel  2.  21.  145 
McMurrey,  Samuel  58 
McMurry  112 
McMurry.  Samuel 

20.  64.  77.  81.   149 
McNairy   118 
McNairy.  Andres  56 
McNairy.  Andrew  41.  62 
McNairy,  Francis  56 
McNairy,  John 

30.  71.  81.  82.  88.  99.   130 
McNairy.  Judge  108 
McNairy.  Mary  71,  99 
McNutt.  Isaac  66 
McPeak.  Henry  132 
McRorey.  Thomas  3 1 
McVey.  John  36 
Mears.  James  68 
Medeacis.  John  69 
Medearies.  Capt.  104 
Medlock.  William  53 
Melvill  111 

Melvin.  Edmond  99.  150 
Mill  Creek  Baptist  Society  149 
Miller.  John  110.  113.  132 
Miller.  Simon  119.   124.   125 
Miller,  William  129 
Millican,  James  93.   150 
Millican.  Joseph  93 
Milligan.  Joseph  151 
Mills.  Elijah  106 
Mires.  Jacob  118 


Mitchel.  Joseph  23 

Mitchel.  Leaven  69 

Mitchel,  William  45.  86.   123.  138 

Mitchell.  William  44 

Molloy.  Thomas 

17,  54.  80.  87.   109,   114 
Monday.  Absolum  98 
Montfait.  Capt.   1 1 
Montflorence.  Capt.  6 
Montflorence.  James  21 
Montflorence.  James  Colo.  3 1 
Montford.  Capt.   11.  71 
Montford.  Joseph  35 
Montgomery.  William  101.  105.  107 
Moore   114'   116,   120.  148 
Moore,  David  56 
Moore.  Edward  81 
Moore.  Edward,  Jr.  58 
Moore.  Joseph  57.  128.  136 
Moore.  Morris  46 
Moore.  Samuel  108 
Moore,  William 

48.  57.  58.  64.  69.  76.  77.  79.  87.  9L 

103,  109,  112.  136.   145,  147.   149 
Moore.  Win.  20,  21,  68 
Moornann,  Joseph  124 
More.  Wm.  3 1 
Morgan.  Jolen  144 
Morning.  John  134 
Morning.  William  H.   134 
Morris.  Alexander  57 
Morris.  Jacob  47 
Morris.  Philon  95 
Morrison.  Joel  72 
Morrow.  William  2 
Morton.  James  105.  106 
Morton.  Joseph  106 
Moseby.  Joseph  153 
Mosland.  Jolui  28 
Mosley.  Joseph  112 
Mosley.  Peter  123 
Motheral.  Joseph  44.  130 
Movers.  Jacob  15 
Muir.  William  35 
Mulheim.  Cornelius  2 
Mulheim.  William  2 
Mulherin.  James 

2,  20.  22.  49.  52.  81,   116 


166 


Mulherin.  John  4.  41 
Mulherren,  James  113 
Mulherrin  134.  148 
Murbee,  Patrick  107 
Murdock,  Nathan  26 
Murfree.  Col.  Hardy  137 
Murry.  George  77,  78 
Murry,  Samuel  48 
Murry,  William  14 
Muskie,  John  75 

N 

Nance.  Bird  80.   107 
Nance,  Polly  80 
Nash,  Paty  25 
Nash,  William 

13,  21.  22  13.  25.  29.  3L  54.  56.  67. 

69,  74,  78,  79,  81,  83,  90,  96,  97, 

98,  104,   108,   109,  128,  134,  140 
Nash,  Win. 

24,  25,  28,  32,  33,  34,  35,  36.  37,  38 
Neely   145 
Neely,  James  128 
Nevan,  James  101 
Nevill,  Geo  61 
Neville,  George  44 
Newby,  Robert  38 
Newman.  Joseph  124 
Newsham,  Aaron  78 
Nichols,  John  39,  63,   121 
Nichols,  Joseph  131 
Nolen.  William  89 
Norman.  Forney  Green  132 
Nowland.  John  62 
Nuecom.  Joseph  1 3 1 
Nutterfield.  George  37 

O 

Oliphant.  Samuel   117 
Olive.  Robert  48.  128.   136 
Oliver,  Elijah  29 
Oliver,  Frederick  147 
Onassis.  Maclin  112 
O'Neal.  Tim  131 
Oneal.  Timothy   147,  149,   150 
O'Neal,  Timothy  90,   111 
Ornal,  Mathias  102 


Oross,  Maclin  115 

Orr,  James  60 

Ouse,  Jonathan  108 

Overall  80,  87,  113,  128,  134 

Overall,  Nancy  99 

Overall,  William  4,  92 

Overall,  Wm.  22,  41 

Overton,  Col.  John  82 

Overton,  John 

43,  56.  73,  77,  110,  112,  116,  137 


Page,  William  40 

Page,  William  Berd  126 

Page,  William  Bird  124 

Painters  106 

Parker,  Helary  124 

Parker,  Hilery  106 

Parker,  Isham  W.  63 

Parker,  Jeptha  102,  120 

Parker,  Johnathan,  Sgt.  45 

Parker,  Juptha  45 

Parker,  Solomon  34 

Parks,  William  95 

Parson,  Harrison  129 

Passnore,  David  26 

Patterson,  Jonathan  100,  126 

Patton,  Isaac  89,  129 

Payne,  George  48 

Payne,  Matthew  118,  135,  147,  150 

Payne,  Milly  147 

Pay  ton,  John  112 

Pearl.  James  129 

Pease.  Wm.  A.   16 

Peatt,  Edward  24 

Perkin,  Lewis  129 

Perkins,  Lewis  92 

Permot,  John  95,  106 

Perry,  Edwin  142 

Peters,  John  24 

Philips  65 

Philips,  Philip  69 

Phillip,  Phillip  59,  85 

Phillips  77,  78,  83,  86,  90 

Phillips  &  Campbell  88,  90,  120 

Phillips,  Philip  81.   115 

Phillips.  Phillip  36,  39,  54,  146 


167 


Phillips.  Zebulon  43 
Pirtle.  George  56 
Pirtle.  John  56 
Plough.  Benjamin  101 
Polland.  Mathew  33 
Pollock,  B.  Win.  9.   19.  20 
Pollock.  Barclay  William  23 
Pollock,  R.  W.   1 
Pollock,  Wm.  57 
Pooles.  John  101 
Pools.  John  143 
Powel.  Thomas  44.  138 
Powell,  Cuthbert  90 
Powell.  Leven  90 
Pratt.  James  98 
Prck,  Abner  62 
Price,  Rice  34 
Price.  William  5 

R 

Radford.  Edward  G.   132,  134 
Ramsey,  Matthew  104 
Ray,  Darnel  12.  25.  109 
Ray.  William  39.  43,  64.   145 
Rayford.  Morrice  46 
Rea.  William  63 
Read  24.  99 
Read.  John 

24.  34.  35.  40.  93.  96.   141 
Readon.  Elizabeth  69 
Readon,  Nancy  69 
Ready.  Abraham  3 1 
Ready,  Charles  133 
Ready.  John  96 
Rearden.  Elizabeth  2.  45 
Rearden.  Nana   2.  45 
Reardon.  Dudley  137 
Reardon,  Elizabeth  45,  137 
Reardon.  Nancy  45,  137 
Reaves,  Daniel  102 
Reaves.  Foster  23 
Reed  24.  33.  116 
Reed,  John  38.  61.  62.  100 
Reily.  Louis   16 
Renick,  William  134 
Renicke,  William  133 
Rhoad.  Capt.  Joseph  71 


Rhoads.  Capt.  Joseph  86,  88 
Rhoads.  Joseph  74 
Rhode.  Jos.  67 
Rhodes.  Capt.  Joseph  98 
Rhodes.  Joseph  76 
Rice.  Elisha 

10,  11.  12.  24.  52.  55.  71.  79.  123 
Rice.  Joel  15 
Rice.  John 

8.  10.  11.  12.  18.  24.  45.  5Z  55.  71. 

79.   123,   139 
Richards.  Henry  18 
Ricks,  Lewis  50 
Ridden,  John  43 
Riddle  134 
Riddle.  Cornelius  118 
Riddles  101 
Ridley,  George  24.   Ill 
Right.  Isaac  26 
Rigley.  Ezekiel  23 
Riston.  Abraham 

10.   11.  55.  71.  79.   123 
Roach.  Stephen  123,  143 
Roads.  Joseph  129 
Robard.  Lewis  12 
Robards.  Lewis  49 
Robbards.  Lewis  20 
Roberts.  Benjamin  138 
Roberts.  Hardy  59 
Roberts.  James  144 
Roberts,  Joshua  55.  129 
Roberts.  Lewis  62 
Robertson.  Elijah  25.  26.  39.  65 
Robertson.  James  38,  57.  58.  75,   144 
Robertson.  Jonathan  1 
Robertson.  Sterling  Clack  32 
Robertson.  William  105 
Robinson.  Edward  81 
Robinson.  James  154 
Roger.  Edward  112 
Rogers.  Artur  1 14 
Rose.  John  M.   110 
Ross,  John  70 
Ross.  Joseph  29.  61 
Royal.  Hardy  87 
Royal.  Rachel  87 
Rucker.  Gideon  96 


168 


Rucker,  James 

79,  102,  119,  124,  125,  135,  149 
Rucker,  Thomas 

79,   102,  119,   124,  149 
Ruddell,  Cornelius  20 
Ruddle,  Cornelius 

15,   18,  31,  37,  41,  48,  49 
Ruddle,  Cornelius  2 
Ruddles,  Cornelius  87,  128 
Ruks,  Benjamin  58 
Russel,  Robert  Spottwell  133 
Russell,  James  105,  114 
Russell,  Robert 

4,  5,  42,  44,  66,  80,  108,  122,  152 
Russell,  Robert  S.   114 
Russell,  Robert  Spotswood  5,  92 
Russell,  Thomas  102 
Rutherford,  General  Griffith  45,  46 
Rutherford,  Griffith  17,  18,  73,  133 
Rutledge.  Sarah 

44,  52,   123,   125,  138 
Rutledge,  Thomas  123 
Rutledge,  Thomas,  Sr.   123 
Rutledge,  William  123 
Rutlin,  Blake  121,  122 


Sander,  Applewhite  32 

Sander,  Job  34 

Sanders,  Daniel  128 

Sanders,  Francis  106,  116,  126,   146 

Sanders,  James  13,  14 

Sanders,  William  127 

Salmons,  Henry  120 

Saunders,  Darnel  140 

Saunders,  Francis  137 

Saunders,  William  137,  141 

Savage,  Elias  109 

Sawyers,  George  102,  120 

Sawyers,  Thomas  102,  120 

Scott,  David  92 

Searcy,  B.  21 

Searcy,  Bennett 

30,  31,  32,  58,  63,  118,   121 
Searcy,  Elizabeth  106 
Searcy,  Robert 

45,  52,  58,  62,  123,  141 


Searcy,  William  142 
Searcy, Elizabeth  106 
Seat,  Hartwell  82 
Selden,  George  32 
Sevier,  Valentine  17 
Shaffer,  David  38 
Shain,  Morris  143 
Shane,  Morris  53 
Shannon,  Henry  96,  106,  116 
Shannon,  John  49,  62 
Sharp,  Thomas  152 
Sharpe,  James  136 
Shean,  Morris  144 
Shelby,  Capt,  Moses  7 
Shelby,  Co.  Isaac  32 
Shelby,  Col.  4,  7,  35 
Shelby,  Col.  Isaac 

6,  7,  9,   11,   16,  38,  71 
Shelby,  Evan  80,  130 
Shelby,  Governer  62 
Shelby,  Isaac 

8,  11,  79,  99,  119,  121,  124,  125,  132 
Shelby,  Moses 

3,  6,  8,   15,   16,  22,  23,  65, 

80.   122,   130 
Shelby,  Susanna  119 
Sheppard,  Nancy  58,  59 
Shewell,  Richard  64 
Shover,  William  67 
Shute,  Thomas  135 
Simmons,  Isaack  21 
Simpson,  Moses  10 
Skerrett,  Isadore  9,  17,  27,  29 
Skerretts,  Isadore  17 
Smith,  Benjamin  64,  66,  141 
Smith,  Cunningham  127 
Smith,  Daniel  14,   15,  29,  38,  42 
Smith,  Ezekiel  17 
Smith,  James  32,  66 
Smith,  Jeremiah  80,  87 
Smith,  John  131 
Smith,  Nathaniel  13 
Smith.  Robert 

37.  47,  56,  122,  125,  126,  128,  136 
Smith,  William 

102,  105.   107,   108,   134 
Smothers,  William  150 
Snyder,  Michael  136 


169 


Sowell,  Lewis  70 
Standley,  Wm.  61 
Steel.  Andrew  76,  135 
Steele,  Nancy  Nessfield  50 
Stephens.  Hughy  78 
Stepp,  John  91 
Stevens,  Joush  152 
Steward.  William  3 
Stewart.  William  65,  153 
Stinson,  John  67 
Stockard,  John  115,  133 
Stockerd.  John  92 
Stoner,  Michael  99 
Stoners,  Michael  53,  90 
Stradley,  James  52 
Stuart.  Charles  103 
Stuart,  James  29 
Smart,  John  63 
Stuart,  William 

3.  42.   116.   138,  144 
Stump.  Frederick  38 
Sugg  76.  79.  97 
Sugg,  Aquilla 

29.  31,  32.  33,  34,  35.  69.  78 
Sugg.  George  3 1 
Sugg.  George  A  62 
Sugg,  George  A.  34,  61.  67 
Sugg,  George  Augustus 

24,  32,  33,  34,  40,  54 
Sugg,  Noah  61,  92 
Suggs.  Aquilla  21.   109.  129 
Suggs,  George  21,  104,  141 
Suggs,  George  A.  67,  100,  109 
Suggs.  George  Augustus  129 
Suggs.  Noah  45 
Summer,  Gen.  51 
Summers.  General  127 
Summons,  Alanson  7 
Sumner,  Jethro  68 
Sutherland,  William  56 


Tait.  John  118 

Tait,  Richard  135 

Talbot,  Matthew  22 

Talbott.  Thomas  92,  96,   100 

Talbott.  Thomas  93 


Tate  111 

Tate,  Martha  148 

Tate,  Robert  136,  142 

Tatum,  Ho  39 

Tatum.  Howel  40.  55,  61.   127.  140 

Tatum.  Howell  95,  97,  103.  105.  106 

Tatum,  James  1 1 

Tahim.  Joseph  36 

Taylor.  Robert  J.   132 

Tennison.  Joseph  133 

Terrel,  William  82 

Terrell,  William  83.  88,  89.  101 

Terrell,  Wm.   19.  75 

Terrill.  Timothy  154 

Thacker.  Jeremiah  121 

Thacker.  Larkin  121 

Thitgraves,  John  109 

Thomas,  Jacob  139 

Thomas,  Philemon  16 

Thomas.  Richard  16 

Thomas.  William  118 

Thompson  61.   107.  129 

Thompson,  James  28 

Thompson,  Jason 

27,  82,  85,  89.  90.  91,   115.   145 
Thompson,  John 

25,  69.  79.  85.  90.  107.  115 
Thompson.  Kaziah  107 
Thompson.  Laurence  1 1 
Thompson,  Laurence  62 
Thompson.  Robert 

26.  27.  28.  70.   143 
Thompson,  Thomas  28,  29.  91 
Thust.  Edward  26 

Tilly,  John  68,  72.  74 
TiltomWm.  37 
Titus,  Thomas  143 
Todd.  James 

20.  48.  66.  77,  92.  99.  116.  139,  152 
Todd,  Jas.  64 
Topp.  John  67 
Towns,  Oswald  90 
Towns.  Ozwald  54 
Townsend,  Ozwald  74.  78.  81 
Travers.  Mary  131 
Tucker.  John  15,  22,  23,  75.  110 
Tucker,  Wm.  75 
Turnbull,  William  57,  81 


170 


Turner,  Daniel  80 
Tyrell,  William  114,  127 


Vaughn.  David  92 
Vaughn.  Susannah  92 
Vick.  Jessee  104 

W 

Waggoner.  Christopher 

87.  91.   103.   109 
Waggoner.  Cornelius  87 
Walker.  George  49.  142 
Walker,  Joseph  38 
Walker.  Richard  Shevel  63 
Wall.  Joel  94 

Wallace.  William  40.  55,   128 
Wallace,  Wm.  61 
Walls.  Joel  95,   107 
Walten.  William  2 
Ward.  John  7 
Warnock.  James  97 
Warring.  Henry  142 
Watkins.  Benj.   1 
Watson.  James 

8Z  83.  86,  87.  117,  124,  126,  128,  132 
Watson.  John  92 
Watson,  Josiah  85,  86,  88.  90 
Waugh.  Richard  103 
Wayling,  George  37.  48,  128 
Weakley.  Col.   133 
Weakley.  Col.  Robert  134 
Weakley.  R.  52 
Weakley.  Robert 

16.  17,  18.  19,  25.  27.  29,  30,  40, 
42,  45,  46,  47,  50,  54,  56,  63,  68, 
72.  80,  88,  91,  96.  108.  119,  122. 
129,   130,  136.   137 

Weakley.  Samuel 

17.  31,  72,  80,   122 
Weaver,  Moses  19 
Weaver,  William  45.  46,  73 
Welch  126 

Welch,  Capt.  9 
Welch,  John  29,  39,  61,  63 
Welch,  John,  Capt.  46 
Welch,  Joseph  119 


Welch,  Thomas  119 

Well,  Lewis  117,  118 

Wells,  Lewis  83.   112 

Wendle.  David  106 

Wendle.  Juliet  Ann  106 

Wendle,  Matilda  May  106 

Wendle,  William  106 

Wetherspoon.  John  61 

Wharton.  Jessee  110 

White,  Henry  119 

White,  James  52,   100,  111 

White.  Joseph  100,  111 

White.  Robert  100,   139 

White,  William  100.   139 

Whitesides.  James  109 

Whitfield.  Bryant  78.  79.  90 

Whitsett.  James  149 

Wiggins,  Henry  77,  95,  97,  106 

Wikoff.  Willaim  45 

Wikoff,  William  48 

William,  Sampson  40,  45 

William.  Willouby  110 

Williams.  Benjamin  103,  104 

Williams.  James  79 

Williams.  John  25 

Williams,  Oliver  33 

Williams,  Robert  25 

Williams,  Roderick  25 

Williams,  Sampson  44,  47 

Williams.  Willouby  65,  78.  83,  85 

Williams.  Willougy  86 

Williamson,  John  37,  51,   111,   122 

Williamson.  Thomas 

17.  32.  37,  38,  51 
Williford.  Jos.  6 
Williford.  Joseph  9 
Wills,  Elijah  124 
Wills.  James  64.  66,  116,  148 
Wills.  Lewis  98 
Wilson,  David  38 
Wilson,  John  153 
Wilson,  Samuel 

1,  24,   119,  133,  151 
Wilson.  Thomas  149 
Winburn.  Henry  23 
Winday.  Absolum  83 
Winstill,  Thomas  27 
Winston,  Anthony  1 22 


171 


Wise.  John  46 
Wishart.  Jonathan  96 
Wolf,  Abraham  25 
Wollard,  Jessee  67 
Wood,  Capt.  Mather  16 
Wood.  Capt.  Matthew  7 
Work,  Andrew  119 
Wormack,  Robert  74 
Wright,  A.   Ill 
Wright,  Isaac  100,  138,  139 
Wright.  James  120 


Yancy.  John  50 
Yarkins.  Benejah  17 


Zailett,  James  29 
Zralott,  Timothy  9 
Zralott,  Zachariah  9 


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