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Bratcher/Bradshaw Records of Eastern Tennessee Earliest to Early 1800's

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12/17/2011 Copyrighted Material

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TableofContentsCampbellCo.,Tennessee:Wills,Bonds&Inventories..................................................................................3CampbellCountyTennessee,Register'sBookD18201826........................................................................7CampbellCounty,TNWillsEstateBookDecember1806September1841.........................................8ClaiborneCountyCourtTranscriptions.........................................................................................................9ClaiborneCounty,Tennessee,DeedBookA...............................................................................................10EarlyEastTennesseeMarriages,Vol.1:Grooms........................................................................................13EarlyEastTennesseeMarriages,Vol.2:Brides..........................................................................................13EarlyEastTennesseeTaxpayers..................................................................................................................14GenealogicalAbstractsfromTennesseeNewspapers17911808..............................................................15GenealogicalAbstractsfromTennesseeNewspapers18031812..............................................................15GenealogicalAbstractsfromTennesseeNewspapers18211828..............................................................15GraingerCounty,DeedBookA...................................................................................................................16GreeneCountyCourtMinutes,Book6,18071809....................................................................................16GreeneCountyCourtMinutes,Book7,18101812....................................................................................17GreeneCounty,TennesseeWarrantBookC..............................................................................................19GreeneCounty,Tennessee,DeedAbstracts,17851810...........................................................................19GreeneCounty,Tennessee,DeedAbstracts,18101822...........................................................................20GreeneCounty,Tennessee,GrantBook1..................................................................................................20GreeneCounty,Tennessee,GrantBook2..................................................................................................21GreeneCounty,Tennessee,GrantBook5..................................................................................................21GreeneCounty,Tennessee,Marriages,17831868...................................................................................22GreeneCounty,Tennessee,MinutesoftheCourtofCommonPleas,17971897.....................................23GreeneCounty,Tennessee,Wills,17831890............................................................................................23IndextotheFirstDeedBooksofClaiborneCounty,Tennessee.................................................................24JeffersonCountyCourtMinutes,RecordBook1,17921798....................................................................24JohnArmstrong'sEntryBook,October21,1783May25,1784,VolumeIIofaseriesofearlyTennesseelandrecords 26KnoxCounty,Tennessee,MarriageRecords..............................................................................................26LeMasters,PaulW.,"CampbellCounty's1820taxlistidentifiedby7militiacompanies"........................27LeMasters,PaulW.,"PetitionForRemovalofSeatofJusticeinCampbellCounty,1813"........................27NorthCarolinaLandGrantsRecordedinGreeneCounty,Tennessee........................................................27RecordsofClaiborneCounty,Tennessee,CourtMinutesVol.2,18031806.............................................28RecordsofGraingerCounty,Tennessee,MinuteBook,17961802...........................................................35Reflections 35TennesseeMortalitySchedules..................................................................................................................36TennesseeTidbits,17781914,VolumeIII..................................................................................................36Tennessee,RecordsofClaiborneCounty,MinuteBook,VolI,18011803................................................36Tennessee,RecordsofClaiborneCounty,MinuteDocket,18061808....................................................37Tennessee,RecordsofGraingerCounty,MarriageRecords,17961837...................................................37Tennessee,RecordsofGraingerCounty,MinutesofCourtofPleas&QuarterSessions,Vol2,18021812PartI 38Tennessee,RecordsofHawkinsCounty,DeedBookNo.1,17881800.....................................................39Index............................................................................................................................................................41

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Source Title: Campbell Co., Tennessee: Wills, Bonds & Inventories Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Gertrude Nolann, Campbell Co., Tennessee: Wills, Bonds & Inventories (Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society, 1993), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 193-194.

Inventory of the personal property of Charles Bratcher, Deceased, is as follows; to wit; 8 head of hogs, 14 head of cattle, 15 head sheep, a quantity of hogs, 1 waggon, 5 ploughs, 4 pair of gears, kitchen and house furniture, 6 bee stands, 1 set of Blacksmith tools, 25 head of geese, axes and hoes and mattocks, 8 sides of leather and 2 calf skins in the tan.

Sept 10th 1883. A crop of corn in the field, the amount not ascertained, some stock in the woods, the quantity not known to those executors, some small grain in stocks, the wagon mentioned in this schedule, one half is owned by William Bratcher and the other by this estate.

A list of the amount of sales of the property of Charles Bratcher Deceased as follows to wit: made on the 17th day of October 1833,

Amt. Brot forward 188.49 Isaac Koger - to 3 Calves 5.00 Martin Fugate 1 Filley 17.56 Talefaro Butter (Skero Bald) Mare 13.25 Charles Bratcher 1 Colt 15.00 Preston Corn 3 Colts 27.40 266.71 43.48 222.22 John Lamb 3 sides Leather to Estate 4.92 Charles Bratcher 1 Colt 15.00 Martin Fugate 1 Colt 17.56 William Bratcher 1 Cow by Jno. Goin 6.00 43.48 .

Citation: Gertrude Nolann, Campbell Co., Tennessee: Wills, Bonds & Inventories (Pellissippi Genealogical &

Historical Society, 1993), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 64.

Jacksborough 3rd December 1821 The following is a schedule of the property of John Bratcher, Dec'd. Towit: Ten or fifteen acres of corn standing in the field, of which about four acres have been gathered and taken away by William and Charles Bratcher without leave. Two stacks of oats, some flax and cotton, two plows, two hoes, two handsaws, one barrel sugar, one drawing knife, one pointer, two chissels. The above articles are property which was not disposed of by the deceased neither by will nor deed or Gift, as the other property was. Given under my hand as wife of the deceased the day and date written. Sarah X (her mark) Bratcher State of Tennessee Campbell County 3rd December 1821 A True Copy Jos. Hart, Clk.

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Citation: Gertrude Nolann, Campbell Co., Tennessee: Wills, Bonds & Inventories (Pellissippi Genealogical & Historical Society, 1993), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 71.

A list of the sales of the Estate of John Bratcher, Decd is as follows: March 1, 1822 James Smith To one oat stack $5.00 Joseph Sharp To one oat stack 4.13 William Smith To one Froe 1.00 James Smith To one Handsaw 1.26 Field Robertson To one Drawing Knife .50 James Smith To one hammer and auger .12 Patrick Adkins To two chissels & saw .75 Thomas ??ak To Cross and Scribe .24 Field Robertson To Two Chissels & Gauge .31 George Vinsent To one plow .75 Richard Carder To Two hoes and axe .53 David Murray To one Ax .80 John Sharp To one jointer .25 William Smith To 10 lb. cotton 1.00 Patrick Adkins To 25 bushels of corn 6.50 Joseph Sharp To 25 bushels of corn 5.50 to one Flax Stack .25 28.80 Sarah X (her mark) Cager, Administratrix.

Citation: Gertrude Nolann, Campbell Co., Tennessee: Wills, Bonds & Inventories (Pellissippi Genealogical

& Historical Society, 1993), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 192-193. STATE OF TENNESSEE CAMPBELL COUNTY In the name of God, amen. I Charles Bratcher, of said County, being sick and likely to die, but of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. 1st of all I give and command my soul into the hands of God that give it and my body to be buried in decent Christian burial, not doubting but I shall receive the same again in the resurrection of the just at the judgment of the great day of the might power of God. And as it repects the good things of this world which it has been please God to bless me with in now I give and bequeath the same in the following manner and form. Item 1st, It is my will that all my just debts be paid by sale of my personal property and in these debts I wish to embrace the debts I am bound to two bound boys, say Robert Hardin & Isaac Hardin. Also my son for a mare I got from him to pay to Ridenour which amount is to be paid out of stocks and at the judgment of two or three men who knew the mare when I got her. Item 2nd, It is my will that my wife Nancy, have the house where I live including the buildings orchard and spring and one third of my land during her life and that she also my black my Ephriam and my black woman Christian to work for her and attend on her during her natural life. Item 3rd, It is my will that at the death of my wife, said Ephriam shall go free by his complying with the law of the land. Item 4th, It is my will that at the death of wife the black woman named Christian shall descend to my daughter Betsy. Item 5th, It is my will that my daughter Tempy and Polly have a saw apiece and that my daughter Betsy have two cows out of the stock on hands and that Tempy and Polly have a two years old horse brute out of the present stock.

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Item 6th, It is my will that all my land be equally divided among all my children, that is say Biddy, Jane, Wm, John, Nancy, Polly, Betsey & Tempy but that my daughter Polley is only to have a life estate in one eighth part of my land and at her death it is to descend to her son named Charles Bratcher. Item 7th, It is my will that my sons William and John shall execute this my last Will and Testament. Revoking all others and ratifying and confirming this as my only last Will and Testament. In Testimony Whereof I have herewith set my hand and seal this 7th day of August in the year of our Lord 1833. Charles X (my mark) Bratcher (Seal) Signed, published, sealed and Delivered in presence of us. William Rogers Andrew Collet B. C. Bratcher STATE OF TENNESSEE CAMPBELL COUNTY County Court, September Session 1833. The last Will and Testament of Charles Bratcher, late of this County, was presented for probate. Whereupon appeared William Rogers and B. C. Bratcher, subscribing witnesses thereto and after being sworn depose and say that they saw the said Charles Bratcher sign, seal, publish and declare this to be his last will and testament and that he was of sound and disposing mind at the time of signing sealing, publishing and declaring the same to this best of their skill and knowledge. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I, William Carey, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions of said County have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, office in Jacksborough this fifteenth day of September 1833. William Carey, Clerk A Copy Test; William Carey, Clerk.

Citation: Gertrude Nolann, Campbell Co., Tennessee: Wills, Bonds & Inventories (Pellissippi Genealogical &

Historical Society, 1993), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 237-239. By Jno. & Wm. Bratcher, executors of the Estate of C. Bratcher. A list of property sold. Stephen S. Parrott 1 stone jug .62 Wm. Bratcher 1 Bell & Collar .70 Wm. A. Bledsoe 2 Bells .50 Wm. Smith 1 frau .50 Stephen Parrott 1 Mattock .50 Fielding Robertson 1 Sett of Spools 1.25 Wm. Smith 1 Axe .75 Thomas Douglas 2 Augers & 1 Gouge .81 J. C. Petree 1 Broad Axe .25 Thomas Douglas 1 Drawing Knife & Hammer .31 Fielding Robertson 1 pr. Stretchers & singletree 1.12 Wm. Bratcher 1 pr Gears 1.39 Wm. Bledsoe 1 pr Gears 1.18 Fielding Robertson Log Chain .30 Wm. A. Bledsoe 1 pr Gears .56 Andrew Dossett 1 Cutting Box .30 Wm. Smith Barrels 1.50 Wm. Gray One Oven .75 Fielding Roberston 1 Oven .30 Elizabeth Bratcher 1 Kettle .32

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Wm. A Bledsoe 2 Potts .25 Nancy Smith Sheep Shears .12 Tempy Daurice 1 Smoothing Iron .12 Wm. Smith 2 pr. Dog Irons 2.00 Tempy Daurice To Shelf & Furniture 2.12 Elizabeth Bratcher 1 Pot Rack .06 Wm. Goin 1 Table .50 Nancy Smith 1 Check Real 1.12 Polly King 1 Big Wheel .25 Wm. Smith 1 Washing Tub .50 Fielding Robertson 2 pr. Cards 1.10 Richard Carden 4 Chairs 1.00 Fielding Robertson 1 Loom 6.00 29.08 Brot. Forward 29.08 Betsy Bratcher 1 Chest .34 Tempy Davis 1 Side Saddle .26 John Kincaid 1 Clock $20.06 20.06 Wm. Bratcher To of wagon at 34.06 17.03 Polly King 15 head of hogs 12.00 James Proffitt 12 head of hogs 11.40 John Walker 15 head of hogs 15.03 George Anderson 4 Sheep 6.62 Thomas Douglas 4 Sheep 9.47 Joseph Willoby 1 Set Black Smith Tools 5.12 Wm. Bratcher 1 Sorrell Mare 54.12 John Bratcher 1 Sorrell Mare 72.00 Elizabeth Bratcher 1 Mare 48.00 Wm. Bratcher 1 Cow & Calf 15.56 Wm. A Bledsoe 1 Steer 8.25 Elizabeth Bratcher 9 Geese 1.75 Fielding Robertson To leather 1.00 Wm. Smith 1 Cogg .50 Campbell County We Wm. & Jno. Bratcher, Executors of the Estate of Charles Bratcher, Decd. do certify that the foregoing list contains a true account of all the personal property that belonged to the deceased sold by us as Executors. Given under our hands this 24th day of August A. D. 1837 William Bratcher & John Bratcher, Executors Sworn to and subscribed in open court This 4th day of Sept. 1837. Wm. Carey, Clk.

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Source Title: Campbell County Tennessee, Register's Book D 1820-1826 Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Edna M. Lambert, Campbell County Tennessee, Register's Book D 1820-1826 (State Library of Tennessee, July 1, 1937), Library of Virginia, pg. 32. State of Tennessee Campbell County Dec. 21, 1821 Charles Massey, Reg. C.C. April 10, 1821 I, John Bratcher of Campbell County, Tenn. for and in consideration of receiving compensation of my son John Bratcher of State of Kentucky do make said John and he is to have after my death the following negro to wit: Lewis, Tempy, Milly, abram, dick, Sally, also all my stock and house held and kitchen furniture. to have and to holdthe same, etc. and I do after my decease give up and grant to him property as witness my hand & seal this day and date above written John Bratcher (seal) Witness: Ali Smith (his mark), J. H. Haynes, Robert Glenn State of Tennessee Campbell County Circuit Court of Law & Equity 23rd Oct. 1821 Test: Benj. Wheeler, Clk. By Jos. Hart, Deputy Note: The newsletter copy of this petition was found in the Calvin M. MClung Historical Collection in Knoxville by Joyce Henry.

Citation: Edna M. Lambert, Campbell County Tennessee, Register's Book D 1820-1826 (State Library of

Tennessee, July 1, 1937), Library of Virginia, pg. 49. Indenture made Feb. 1, 1821. Between Benjamin Bratcher, of Campbell county, Tenn. of the one part, and William Sweat, of the same place, of the other part. Consideration $100.00 A certain piece or parcel of land in Campbell County, on the North side of Powels River in Henderson & Companys Powell Valley large survey in Lot M. Beginning on the lot line of the letter I at a stake, R. Bratchers corner, then with the line of the letter I Northwesterdly 66-1/2 poles to an ash, then a marked on a stake line to a cicamore on the bank of the river, thence with the river as it meanders to the lines a previous corner to the before mentioned Bratcher and Sweat, then 23 poles to the beginning, containing 10 acres, more or less, with all etc. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand, etc. Benjamin Bratcher (Seal) In presence of Elijah Longmire Nathan Sweat State of Tennessee Campbell County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. 2nd Sept. 1822 Test. Jos. Hart, Clk State of Tennessee Campbell County Registers Office. Oct. 5, 1822. Test: Charles Massey.

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Citation: Edna M. Lambert, Campbell County Tennessee, Register's Book D 1820-1826 (State Library of Tennessee, July 1, 1937), Library of Virginia, pg. 51. Benjamin Bratcher was a witness to Sheriffs Sale

Citation: Edna M. Lambert, Campbell County Tennessee, Register's Book D 1820-1826 (State Library of

Tennessee, July 1, 1937), Library of Virginia, pg. 56. Indenture. Aug. 28, 1822. Between Benjamin Bratcher of Campbell County, of the one part, and Charles Bratcher, of said County and State, of the other part. Consideration $300.00. A Certain Tract or Parcel of land containing 12-1/4 acres and 19 poles, lying and being in Campbell County, Tenn. in the lot in Henderson and Company large survey in Powels Valley and beginning on a hickory near a spring, thence N. 40 Deg. W. 74 poles to a stake, thence No. 71 Deg. East 57 poles to a stake, thence 4 Deg. West 54 poles to a stake near a large poplar, thence South E. West 22 poles and 22 links to the beginning, whit all etc. To Have and to Hold Etc. Benj. Bratcher (Seal) Signed, sealed, etc. In presence of: I Haynes Field X Robertson (his mark) Richard Carden (his mark) William Bratcher (his mark).

Citation: Edna M. Lambert, Campbell County Tennessee, Register's Book D 1820-1826 (State Library of Tennessee, July 1, 1937), Library of Virginia, pg. 61. Indenture. Jany. 12, 1822. Between Canady Bratcher of the one part and Isham Goin of the other part, both of Campbell County, Tenn. Consideration $150.00. Certain Tract of Land containing 60 acres more or less. In said Campbell County, place whereon the said Isham Goins now lives, and bounded as follows: Beginning on a white oak, thence Easterly course and bounded as follows: Beginning on a white oak, thence Easterly course a conditional line between sd Bratcher and Goins to polar in Charles Bratcher's line, a corner then a Northerly course with sd. Bratcher's line to the lot line, Thomas McClain's to white oak, thence said lineto the mountain and thence Westerdly to the beginning, with all etc. Canidy Bratcher (Seal).

Source Title: Campbell County, TN - Wills - Estate Book - December 1806 - September 1841

Repository www.usgenweb.org

Citation: Mitzi P. Freeman, Campbell County, TN - Wills - Estate Book - December 1806 - September 1841 (www.usgenweb.org, USGENWEB), pg. 2. Name: John Bratcher Type of Document: Amt of Sale Page Number: 125 Date: Sept 3, 1822 Other Information: Estate of John Bratcher Name: John Bratcher Type of Document: Inventory Page Number: 113 Date: Dec. 3, 1821 Other Information: Estate of John Bratcher; by Sarah Bratcher.

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Source Title: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions Repository: Claiborne County Library

Citation: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions, Claiborne County Library, Campbell County Tennessee, item 106 (May Session 1813). State of Tennessee Claiborne County May Term 1813 Benjamin Owens vs Charles Bratcher & John Owens This day came him the plaintiff by John Cocke his attorney and the defendants in their proper persons & saith they cannot gainsay the plaintiff here and for eighty four Dollars but acknowledges the same for the sum aforesaid & costs of suit in their behalf Expended it is therefore considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendants the sum of Eighty four Dollars confessed aforesaid in form aforesaid together with his costs and about his said suit in his behalf Expended & the defendants in mercy & &.

Citation: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions, Claiborne County Library, Campbell County Tennessee, item 128 (June Session 1803). Claiborne County, Tennessee Court Record: 6/11/1803 Ordered that John Owens Junor be appointed overseer of the road from the South bank of Powels river, above the Mouth of old Town creek (as laid of by a Jury for that purpose) to the Valley road to Open & clear the Same as the Law directs & that the following hands be His Gang. (Viz) James Renfro, William Norvel & hands of William Norvel, William Sharp - John Word - Duncan McFarland - William & Matthew Owens - Capt D. Snuffer - Charles Bratcher and hands - and Josiah Cox.

Citation: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions, Claiborne County Library, Campbell County Tennessee, item 218 (August Session 1808). Court Record: 8/27/1808: STATE OF TENNESSEE CLAIBORNE COUNTY AUGUST TERM 1808 John Lebow vs Sallathiel Martin Justices in Court -------------------- Wm. Rogers - John Word John Owens - John Vanbebber John Daugherty Whereupon came a Jury to wit 1 Andrew Woolum 2 Bernet Murry 3 Dudley Stephens 4 John Arwine 5 Elihah Hurst 6 Bluford Woodall

7 John Cuningham 8 Absalem Hurst 9 Harman Wynn 10 Charles Bratcher 11Thos. McGraty 12 Elain Davidson

Who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak in the issue Joined wherein John Lebow is plaintiff and Sallathiel Martin is Defendant, on their oaths do say - that the defendant is Guilty of the trover and conversion as set forth in plaintiffs declaration and do assess the plaintiffs damage to two hundred dollars besides costs of suit Rule for new trial. Rule discharge.

Citation: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions, Claiborne County Library, Campbell County Tennessee,

item 30 (May Session 1812) Claiborne County May term 1812 On motion of Nancy Parrot by attorney to have an allowance made her against William Norvell & Caniday Bratcher the Securities of William Bratcher for the supporting of a bastard child heretofore sworn by said Nancy Parrot to have been begotten on her body by the said William

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Bratcher It is considered by the court & ordered that the said Nancy Parrot be allowed one hundred and thirty dollars against William Norvel & Caniday Bratcher the said Securities of William Bratcher on thier bond to Keep Harmless safe & acquit the county of Claiborne free from all charges & troubles for or be reasoning of the Birth maintenance & bringing up the said child sworn to have been begotten by William Bratcher & for whom the said Wm. Norvell & Caniday Bratcher were Securities as aforesaid in a bond given of the 4th of March 1806 & it is considered by the court that the said Nancey Parrot do recover against the said William Norvell & Caniday Bratcher, the Said Sum of one hundred and thrity dollars & accrued costs.

Citation: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions, Claiborne County Library, Campbell County Tennessee,

item 56 (Sept. Session 1802). Claiborne County, Tennessee Court Record: 9/11/1802: Ordered that John Owens be appointed overseer of the Road from the ford of old Town Creek to Powels river, where James Gibson now lives & that the following hands be His gang - Viz. James Renfro & hands - William Norvell & hands - John Word, Jack Owens, William Owens, Walter Evans, Shadrack Caps, Duncan McFarland - Adam Sowder, George Hector, Charles Bratcher, Claiton Hodgon(?) & Jo. Austin, Benjm Owens, Isaac Owens.

Citation: Claiborne County Court Transcriptions, Claiborne County Library, Campbell County Tennessee, item 94 (Feb Session 1813). State of Tennessee Claiborne County February Term 1813 Benjamin Owens vs Charles Bratcher & John Owens In this cause the defendant Charles Bratcher who is alone in custody of his Goods & & being solemnly called to appear and Reply his Goods & & came not but made default - Therefore it was considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the said Charles - But because the court cannot ascertain damages let a Jury come &.

Source Title: Claiborne County, Tennessee, Deed Book A Repository: Claiborne County Court House

Citation: Claiborne County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, Claiborne County Court House, pg 174.

This indenture made this tenth day of February in the year of our lord 1804 between John Bracher of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee of the one part and Benjamin Bracher of the same state and County of the other part Witnesseth that the said John Bracher for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred dollars Money of the United States to him in hand paid the receipt Whereof is here by acknowledged both and by these presents doth grant bargain and sell alien Ensue of and Confirm to the said Benjamin Bratcher his heirs and assigns forever a certan tract or parcel of land Containing 200 acres lying and being in the County of Claiborne and in the State of Tennessee Bounded as follows to Wit: Begining at a Hicory tree Standing on the deviding line of lot I then South 61 West 100 poles to a Buckeye tree on a branch near Frealy old place the up the branch as it Meanders No 50 West 44 poles No 15 W 70 poles to a Hicory thence No 40 West 164 poles to a Stake and ash thence 50 East 130 to a Stake in said deviding line the sd line So 29 East 284 poles to the beginning With all and singular Water courses proffits commodities Heriditaments and appertianances What soever to the said tract or parcel of land belonging or appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders rent and issues there of and all the Estate right Title & Interest propperty Claim and demand of him the said John Bracher his heirs and assigns forever of in and to the same and every part and parcel thereof Either in law or Equity to have and to hold the said 200 acre of land With all the appertenances unto the said Benjamin Bracher his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claim or demand of all and every person or persons What soever will warrant - and forever defend by these pressents the aforesaid John Bracher saving and reserving to him self the full and every ??? unmolested peaceable and quiet posession of all and singular the lands and tenements here

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in before mentioned during his natural life without let or Henderance or molestation Either by the said Benjamin Bracher his heirs Executors and adminstrors or assigns or any person Claiming by or under or them Either by deed grant or by gift or lease or any other Claim What soever in case of his being intercepted or desturbed in the ?? free and full enjoyment and all and single the premises here in before intended to be conveyed Either in law or Equity or other wise disturbed or molested. _______ from the pressents and of all the premise during his natural life Either by his or the said Benjamin Bracher his heirs executors and adminstrators or assigns or any person under him or them in that case this Endenture shall sease returned to him any ____ in the premises _____ to be conveyed but in case the said John Bracher shall have the __________ and ________ able possession in the __________ of them according to my own ____ and pleasure during my natural lifed and according to the intent and meaning of the _________, Now in this deed there in that case this Endenture is to take full affect - both in lay & Equity in Manner a four Written S. S. D John Bracher in the presents of Charles his X mark Bratcher Will Norvill Thomas Berry ECRCC.

Citation: Claiborne County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, Claiborne County Court House, pg. 127. This indenture made this ninth day of February in the year of our lord 1804 between Robert Burton of the County of Granville and State of North Carolina of the one part and John Bracher of the county of Claiborne and State of Tennessee of the other part Witnesseth that the said Robert Burton for and in consideration of the sum of Eight hundred dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged doth grant bargain Hath & by thes presents sell alien and confirm unto the said John Bracher his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing Two hundred acres lying and being in the County of Claiborne And State of Tennessee bounded as follows to wit beginning at a Hycory tree standing on the Dividing line of lot I then South 61 west 100 poles to a Buck eye tree near Frylies old place thence up the branch as it meanders No 50 west 44 poles No 15 west 70 poles to a hicory then North 40 West 164 poles to a Stake and ash Thence No 50 East 130 to a stake in said dividing line Thence with the said line So 29 East 284 poles to the Begginning. With and singular the wood waterWater courses profits commodities heriaditaments and appertinances what soever to the said tract or parcel of land belonging or appertaining and the reversion and reversions Remainder and interest property Claim and demand of him the said Robert Burt his heirs and assigns forever of in and to the same and every part and parcel thereof either in law or equity to have and to hold the said 200 acre of land with all the appurtinances unto the said John Bracher his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claim or demands of all and every person or persons What soever. Will warrant - and forever defend by these presents. In Witness whereof the said Robert Burton hath hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Signed seal and delivered Robert Burton Seal in the presence of James Grant Benja Bracher E.C.R.C.C.

Citation: Claiborne County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, Claiborne County Court House, pg. 137. This Indenture made this tenth day of February in the year of our Lord Christ, 1804, Between Robert Burton of the County of Granville and State of North Carolina of the one part and Charles Bratcher of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee of the other part, Witnefseth that the said Robert Burton for and in consideration of the Sum of Eight hundred dollars Money of the United States to him in hand paid by the Said Charles Bratcher the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold alienated and confirmed unto the Said Charles Bratcher his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing 264 acres be teh same more or less lying and being in the County of Claiborne within Richard Henderson and Companys grant and in a part of Lot I and bounded as follows to witt - Beginning at a red Oak and White Oak, in the line K No. 28 - 47 West 328 poles to a red oak and White Oak marked K then no 52 East 110-7 poles to a white oak and Dogwood and black gum, thence south 29-4 East 80 poles to a stake, corner to John Bratcher 200 acre tract thence with the line of said tract So 5 West, 130 to a stake thence so 40 East 162 toa hycory, then 15 East 70 poles down a branch so. 50 30 poles to a stake corner to a 177 acre tract called Arch Basham place thence south 61 west, 112 poles to the beginning with and and singular the right title interest Issues and appertenance and every part and

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parcel thereof unto the said Charles Bratcher his heir and assigns forever to have and to hold the said 264 acres of land with all the appertenances unto the said Charles Bratcher his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful Claiim of all and every person or persons whatsoever will warrant and forever defend by these presents, in Witnefs whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year above written Signed Sealed and delivered in the presents of Benjamin Bratcher

Calep X his mark Riley Hutcherson Burton E.C.R.C.C. Robt Burton {}.

Citation: Claiborne County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, Claiborne County Court House, pg. 137.

This Indenture made this tenth day of February in the year of our Lord Christ, 1804, Between Robert Burton of the County of Granville and State of North Carolina of the one part and Charles Bratcher of the County of Claiborne and State of Tennessee of the other part, Witnefseth that the said Robert Burton for and in consideration of the Sum of Eight hundred dollars Money of the United States to him in hand paid by the Said Charles Bratcher the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath bargained sold alienated and confirmed unto the Said Charles Bratcher his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing 264 acres be the same more or less lying and being in the County of Claiborne within Richard Henderson and Companys grant and in a part of Lot I and bounded as follows to witt - Beginning at a red Oak and White Oak, in the line K No. 28 - 47 West 328 poles to a red oak and White Oak marked K then no 52 East 110-7 poles to a white oak and Dogwood and black gum, thence south 29-4 East 80 poles to a stake, corner to John Bratcher 200 acre tract thence with the line of said tract So 5 West, 130 to a stake thence so 40 East 162 toa hycory, then 15 East 70 poles down a branch so. 50 30 poles to a stake corner to a 177 acre tract called Arch Basham place thence south 61 west, 112 poles to the beginning with and and singular the right title interest Issues and appertenance and every part and parcel thereof unto the said Charles Bratcher his heir and assigns forever to have and to hold the said 264 acres of land with all the appertenances unto the said Charles Bratcher his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful Claiim of all and every person or persons whatsoever will warrant and forever defend by these presents, in Witnefs whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year above written Signed Sealed and delivered in the presents of Benjamin Bratcher his Calep X Riley mark Hutcherson Burton E.C.R.C.C. Robt Burton {}.

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Source Title: Complete Surname Index of TVA Grave Removals Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Complete Surname Index of TVA Grave Removals (, 1989), Library of Virginia, pg. 39.

Last

Name First Name Birth Date

Death Date

Project Name State County

Origin Cemetery

Original Grave

Number

Move Year

New Cemetery

New Cem #

New Grave #

Bratcher Alfred 1888 1890 Norris Reservoir

TN Campbell Cedar Creek

9-87 1934 Bakers Forge Mem

4 X-D-3

Bratcher Rhoda 1808 1888 Norris Reservoir



4 X-D-5

Bratcher Thomas 1884 1885 Norris Reservoir



4 X-D-3

Bratcher Nancy 1845 1873 Norris Reservoir



4 X-D-5

Bratcher Robert 1812 1870 Norris Reservoir



4 X-D-4

Bratcher Edward 1849 1882 Norris Reservoir



4 X-D-5

Bratcher William 1826 1891 Norris Reservoir

TN Campbell Brown 6-119 1935 Bakers Forge Mem

4 Z-L-9

Bratcher Nancy 1837 1846 Norris Reservoir

TN Campbell Spangler 105-69 1935 Bakers Forge Mem

4 Wh-Sh-Bv-6

Bratcher Unknown 0 0 Norris Reservoir

TN Campbell Spangler 105-106 1935 0 0

Bratcher Martha 0 0 Norris Reservoir


4 Wh-Sh-Bv-7

Bratcher Amos 0 0 Norris Reservoir


4 Wh-Sh-Bv-7

Bratcher Elizabeth 1821 1851 Norris Reservoir


4 Wh-Sh-Bv-7

Bratcher Sarah 1760 1825 Norris Reservoir


4 Wh-Sh-Bv-7

Bratcher Charles 1741 1821 Norris Reservoir


4 Wh-Sh-Bv-7

Bratcher Mary 1848 1850 Norris Reservoir


4 Wh-Sh-Bv-6.

Source Title: Early East Tennessee Marriages, Vol. 1: Grooms

Citation: Byron & Barbara Sistler, Early East Tennessee Marriages, Vol. 1: Grooms (Nashville, TN, Byron

Sistler & Associates, Inc., 1987), pg. 35' Bradshaw, James to Susannah Massey 4-22-1800 (Jefferson County) Bradshaw, Richard to Lydia Prigmore 8-4-1809 (Jefferson County) Bradshaw, Samuel to Dorcas Prigmore 8-30-1803 (Jefferson County) Bradshaw, William to Margaret Bigham 2-6-1797 (Jefferson County).

Source Title: Early East Tennessee Marriages, Vol. 2: Brides Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Byron & Barbara Sistler, Early East Tennessee Marriages, Vol. 2: Brides (Nashville, TN, Byron Sistler & Associates, Inc., 1987), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 34. Bradshaw, Jane to Ranken, Thomas 21 Feb 1789 in Greene, Tennessee, USA Bradshaw, Nancy to Denniston, Robert 21 Aug 1814 in Grainger, Tennessee, USA Bradshaw, Patsy to Thornburgh, William 07 Aug 1817 in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA Bradshaw, Sinea to McCuistion, James 07 Aug 1806 in Jefferson, Tennessee, USA

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Source Title: Early East Tennessee Taxpayers Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Pollyanna Creekmore, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers, Library of Virginia, pg. 64. 1806 Captain Bishop's Company Bradshaw, Joseph 0 Acres 1 White Poll 0 Black Polls.

Citation: Pollyanna Creekmore, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers, Library of Virginia, pg. 126.

1800, Jefferson County, Tennessee, Capt. Harmon's Company Bradshaw, Samuel 630 acres, 0 White Poll, 0 Black Poll Bratcher, Charles 100 acres, 1 White Poll, 1 Black Poll Bradshaw, William 125 acres, 1 White Poll, 1 Black Poll Bradshaw, James 245 acres, 1 White Poll, 0 Black Poll.


Tax List: 1796 Sullivan County Bradshaw, Thomas 0 Acres 0 White Polls 1 Black Poll.


Tax List: 1805 A copy of the List of free taxable Inhabitants of Greene County in the Year 1805, as returned by James Patterson, Sheriff of said County. Thomas Robinson---- ......... William Bratcher .......... Margaret McElroy Total number 996 [Endorsed] Enumeration from Greene County 1805.

Citation: Pollyanna Creekmore, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers, Library of Virginia, pg. 223. 1818 Tax

List for Campbell County, Tennessee Returns Made by James Walker Esquire Bratcher, Charles 212 Acres 1 Black Poll Bratcher, John 1 Free Poll 1 Stud Horse Bratcher, Wm. 1 Free Poll Bratcher, John Sen. 2 Black Polls.

Citation: Pollyanna Creekmore, Early East Tennessee Taxpayers, Library of Virginia, pg. 223. 1818 Tax List for Campbell County, Tennessee Returns Made by James Walker Esquire Bratcher, Charles 212 Acres 1 Black Poll Bratcher, John 1 Free Poll 1 Stud Horse Bratcher, Wm. 1 Free Poll Bratcher, John Sen. 2 Black Polls.

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Source Title: First Families of Tennessee: A Register of Early Settlers and Their Present-Day Descendants

Citation: Lamar Alexander, First Families of Tennessee: A Register of Early Settlers and Their Present-Day Descendants (The East Tennessee Historical Society, 2000), pg. 249. Tomas Rankin, Jr. Born: 1764, PA or VA; Died: 1824, Jerfferson Co., TN; Married: Jennet Bradshaw; County Settled: Greene, 1789; Proof: Marriage Record.

Citation: Lamar Alexander, First Families of Tennessee: A Register of Early Settlers and Their Present-Day Descendants (The East Tennessee Historical Society, 2000), pg. 95. John Bradshaw Born: 1743, Goochland Co., VA; Died: 1818 Jefferson Co., TN; Married: Nancy Agnes Clendenen; County Settled: Green, 1784; Proof: court minutes (list of descendant names).

Source Title: Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1791-1808 Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1791-1808 (Heritage

Books), Library of Virginia, pg. 14. The Tennessee Gazette April 1, 1801, Vol. 1, No. 49 Greene County, Tennessee, Collection District no. 2, The following tracts of land are being sold on the 1st tuesday of May next, for nonpayment of a direct tax within the United States. Robert Thorton, collector, District No. 2. Reputed Owner Acres Watercourses James Bradshaw 400 Lick Creek.

Source Title: Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812

Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 142. The Democratic Clarion and Tenessee Gazette September 14, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXXXVIII Williamson County, Tennessee, September term, 1810. Samuel Cox, collector, reports that taxes remain due for the years of 1807, 1808, 1809, and 1810 on the following lots. Reputed Owners Years Lot No. Benj. Bradshaw 1810 155, 141.

Source Title: Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1821-1828 Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1821-1828 (Heritage

Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 193. The Knoxville Register November 13, 1821, Vol. 6, No. 277 By virtue of a deed of trust executed on the 21st of January, 1821 by William Bradshaw to me for the benefit of Micajah C. Rogers, I will sell in Sevierville on the 29th of December next two lots and a brick house. Also for sale is a tanyard which is currently leased by James P. H. Porter. George W. Porter.

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Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1821-1828 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 209. The Knoxville Register January 22, 1822, Vol. 6, No. 287 Those Christians interested in receiving the Missionary Herald and the Boston Record must pay for them at the newspaper in Knoxville or to the following gentlemen: Name Location Rev. C. Bradshaw Greenville.

Source Title: Grainger County, Deed Book A Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Grainger County, Deed Book A, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN

37243-1409, pg. 56. Grainger County, Tennesse Charles Bratcher to John Owens Registd 1st June 1798 This Indenture made this nineteenth of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred ninety six. Between Charles Bratcher of the county of Knox and the State of Tennessee of the one part and John Owen of the county and state afforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Charles Bratcher for and in consideration of the sum of Seventy five pounds to him in hand paid the recipt and payment whereof is herby acknowledged hath ... presents doth grant bargain and sell alien enscoff and confirm to the said John Owen his he???irs and afsigns, a certin tract parcel of land containing two hundred seventy four acres be the same mor or lefs BEGINING on a beech tree standing on the uper end of the bottom being the first large bent above the mouth of Williams Creek on the north side of Clinch River to the first bent above the ??? mountain running down the river six hundred poles to a stake on the river bank thence north for ... five west, one hundred poles to a Stake, thence North east two hundred and sixty poles to a stake thence to the Begining with all and singular the woods quarters water courses mines minerals hereditaments and appurtenances whatsover .. the said tract of land belonging or appertaining and the reversion and reversions remainder and remainders Rents and Dues thereof and the estate right title interest property Claim and demand of him the said Charles Bratcher his heirs ... to the same and every part and parcel thereof wher in law or Equity to Have and To Hold the said tract of land with the appurtenances to the said John Owens his heirs and afsigns for ever against the lawfull Title claim and ... and of all and every person or persons whatsoever Claiming by me forever in Witnefs whereof the said Charles Bratcher hath hereunto Set hand and Seal the day and date above written signed sealed and delivered in presence Peter Hammock Joseph Martain Charles his X mark Bratcher Seal.

Citation: Grainger County, Deed Book A, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 95. January Sec.d 1804 State vs. Hezekiah W. Balch T.A.B. Wm. Bratcher Junr. Pros.or This day came as well the Attorney for the State as the said Hez. W. Balch and the said Hezekiah because he will not contend, Saith he is Guilty in manner and form as in the indictment against him is alledged and puteth himself upon the Grace & mercy of the Court. Thereupon is considered by the Court that he make his fine by the payment of two dollars & pay the costs of this prosecution & may be taken in execution.

Source Title: Greene County Court Minutes, Book 6, 1807-1809 Repository: Greene County Court House, Tennessee

Citation: Greene County Court Minutes, Book 6, 1807-1809, Greene County Court House, Tennessee, pg.

66. Greene County, Tennessee Court Record: 28 Jan 1808 Thursday 28th January 1808

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John Rufsell vs. William Bratcher, Sr. Whereas it appears from satisfactory proof adduced to the Court, that the plaintiff on the 27th day of November 1807 recovered a Judgment before Benjamin McNutt Esquire a Justice of the Peace for this County against William Bratcher Senr. the defendant in this cause for the sum of Twenty dollars and sixty cents Debt and one dollars forty three and three fourths cents costs, for which Debt and costs it also appears, a writ of Fieri Facias was ifsued by the said Justice on the said 27th day of November 1807 and put into the hands of James McPheran a constable in and for our said County of Greene to do execution thereon, And whereas it appears from the return of the said Constable, that he delivered the said execution on a horse, and neglected to make sale thereof, as to render the monies due on said execution, Wherefore on motion of the said John Rufsell by George Duffield esquire his Attorney, It is considered by the Court that he recover against the said James McPheran, and James Lucky and John McCurry his securities, the said debt of Twenty dollars and Sixty cents together with the sum of Twenty cents interest due and accrued thereon since the rendition of said Judgment, and also his costs in that behalf expended and the defendants in mercy.

Citation: Greene County Court Minutes, Book 6, 1807-1809, Greene County Court House, Tennessee, pg. 97. Greene County, Tennessee Court Record: 9 Mar 1808 John Rufsel vs. William Bratcher Senr, William Bratcher Junr Whereupon it is considered by the Court, that the plaintiff recover against the defendants his costs by him about his suits in this behalf expended and the defendants in mercy. Compromised and dismifsed at the Clerks Office 9th March 1808. The defendants afsumed the Costs.

Source Title: Greene County Court Minutes, Book 7, 1810-1812 Repository: Greene County Court House, Tennessee

Citation: Greene County Court Minutes, Book 7, 1810-1812, Greene County Court House, Tennessee, pg. 104. Greene County, Tennessee Court Record: 25 Jul 1810 Wednesday, 25th July 1810 John Mouck Afsignee of John Balch who was afsignee of William Bratcher vs. James Smith Appeal, Justices present, James allen, Jesse Mosley & Corustius Newman This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon a Jury to wit Vincent Jackson, John Bible, John Milburn, Thomas Murphy, David Kee, Aaron Hopton, Joseph Hays, Samuel Pickering, Thomas Davis, Sperling Bowman, William Cox, and William Edmondson who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speack upon the matters in controversy in this suit, Whereupon the plaintiff enters a nonsuit, and the Jury from rendering their verdict are discharged. Rule to show cause why the non suit should be set aside.

Citation: Greene County Court Minutes, Book 7, 1810-1812, Greene County Court House, Tennessee, pg.

104. Greene County, Tennessee Court Record: 25 Jul 1810 Wednesday, 25th July 1810 John Mouck Afsignee of John Balch who was afsignee of William Bratcher vs. James Smith Appeal, Justices present, James allen, Jesse Mosley & Corustius Newman This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon a Jury to wit Vincent Jackson, John Bible, John Milburn, Thomas Murphy, David Kee, Aaron Hopton, Joseph Hays, Samuel Pickering, Thomas Davis, Sperling Bowman, William Cox, and William Edmondson who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speack upon the matters in controversy in this suit, Whereupon the plaintiff enters a nonsuit, and the Jury from rendering their verdict are discharged. Rule to show cause why the non suit should be set aside.

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Source Title: Greene County Deed Book G Citation: Greene County Deed Book G (Greene County Public Lilbrary, Greenville, Tennessee, ), pg. 157.

The State of North Carolina To all whom these Presents shall come.GREETING: Know ye, that we, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds for every hundred acres granted, paid into our Treasury. By John Bradshaw Have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Bradshaw a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in our county of Greene on the head of Dumpling creek, Begining at a stake on Richard Rankins line. Thence South with said line South sixty east one hundred and thirty eight poles to a Black oak at the foot of the Mountain. Thence with said mountain North thirty seven East two hundred and fourteen poles to a Black Oak. East thirty seven poles to a Black Oak Thence with said mountain North thirty seven East twenty five poles to a white oak on Meeke line. Thince with said line North sixty West one hundred and thirty eight poles to a stake. Thence South forty four degrees - thirty nine minutes West two hundred and sixty Poles to the Begining - as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments, and appurtanences to the said land belonging or appertaining to hold to the said John Bradshaw his heirs and asigns forever. Yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the said John Bradshaw shall cause the grant to be Registered in the Register office of our said county of Greene within twelve months from the date hereof, otherwise the same shall be void of none effect. In Testimony Whereof, we have caused these, our letters to be made patent and our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Richard Caswell Esquire, our Governor, Captain General and Commander-in-Chief at Kingston this 20th day of September , in the 12th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1787 By His Excellencys Comd Richard Caswell W Williams DSCC John Bradshaw 200 Acres Greene County Recorded in the Secretarys Office Registered February 16th 1790 J. Martin DSCC.

Citation: Greene County Deed Book G (Greene County Public Lilbrary, Greenville, Tennessee, ), pg.

157. The State of North Carolina

To all whom these Presents shall come.GREETING:

Know ye, that we, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds for every hundred acres granted, paid into our Treasury. By John Bradshaw

Have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Bradshaw a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in our county of Greene on the head of Dumpling creek, Begining at a stake on Richard Rankins line. Thence South with said line South sixty east one hundred and thirty eight poles to a Black oak at the foot of the Mountain. Thence with said mountain North thirty seven East two hundred and fourteen poles to a Black Oak. East thirty seven poles to a Black Oak Thence with said mountain North thirty seven East twenty five poles to a white oak on Meeke line. Thince with said line North sixty West one hundred and thirty eight poles to a stake. Thence South forty four degrees - thirty nine minutes West two hundred and sixty Poles to the Begining - as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments, and appurtanences to the said land belonging or appertaining to hold to the said John Bradshaw his heirs and asigns forever. Yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the said John Bradshaw shall cause the grant to be Registered in the Register office of our said county of Greene within twelve months from the date hereof, otherwise the same shall be void of none effect.

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In Testimony Whereof, we have caused these, our letters to be made patent and our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Richard Caswell

Esquire, our Governor, Captain General and Commander-in-Chief at Kingston this 20th day of September , in the 12th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1787 By His Excellencys Comd Richard Caswell

W Williams DSCC

John Bradshaw 200 Acres Greene County Recorded in the Secretarys Office Registered February 16th 1790

J. Martin DSCC.

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee Warrant Book C

Repository: Tennessee State Library Citation: Greene County, Tennessee Warrant Book C, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 11. State of North Carolina No 939 Know ye that we have granted unto John Bradshaw Four hundred and seventy five acres of land in the County of Greene, on the waters of Dumplin Creek joining his former survey where he now lives. Beginning at a pine then East one hundred poles to a post oak then south thirty four poles to two hickorys at the foot of the knobbs then with the knobbs south fifty-one degrees west one hundred & thirty eight poles to a stake on Bradshaw's line, then with Bradshaw's line North sixty degrees west one hundred & twenty poles to a post Oak thence West two hundred & seventeen poles to a pine and hickory on a Conditional between John Bradshaw & Richard Rankins then with said Rankins line North thirty two degrees West seventy two poles to a small hickory then North one hundred & sixty two poles to a stake then East one hundred & fifty poles to a stake then South fifty two degrees East Two hundred & sixty poles to the Beginning as To hold to the said John Bradshaw his Heirs and afsigns forever. Dated the 26th day of Decr 1791 Glasgow Secretary Alexander Martin A Copy Wm Will Secretary Warrant No. 906. Survey by A meek, Jno Bradshaw & Richard Rankins chain carriers.

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1785-1810 Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1785-1810 (Dallas, Texas, ), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 64. Deed Book 1, Page 351 Indenture: 5 Nov 1799, Richard Grace, Jefferson Co., TN, one part and Samuel Marrs, Cumberland Co., KY, other part 160 pounds pd. 400 acre tr in Green Co, TN. on Lick Creek beg on line of John Shaw, & adj line between Jeremiah Meek and Isaac Bullard. Wit: James Rankin, William Bradshaw, Margaret Bradshaw. Reg. 5 Jan 1801.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1785-1810 (Dallas, Texas, ), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 94. Greene County Deed Book 1, Page 335 Indenture 22 Mar 1798 Samuel Mars, Atty for David Shook, both of Bourbon Co, KY, one part, and Richard Grace, Jefferson Co, TN, other part, 160 pounds pd, 400 acres in Greene Co, TN on Lick

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creek & beg on line of John Shore(?) at upper end Tulley's bottom, Jeremiah Meek, & Isaac Bullard. Wit: John Bradshaw, James Bradshaw, Jurat. Reg Apr 1799.

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1810-1822

Repository: Library of Virginia Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1810-1822 (Dallas, Texas, ),

Library of Virginia, pg. 118. Deed Book 2, Page 337 Indenture 10 Jul 1821 James J. Willison, Hawkins Co, TN, one part, and Alexander Campbell, Greene Co, TN, other part, $500 pd, 100 acre tr on Holly's creek and Storry's creek, part land that Robert W. Strawn bought of Jeremiah Smith and beg at beg corner grant of Andrew Martin. Wit: Christopher Bradshaw, Charles Coffin.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1810-1822 (Dallas, Texas, ), Library of Virginia, pg. 30. Deed Book 2, Page 498 Indenture 1 Feb 1813 Benjamin Jameson and Robert Jameson, one part, and David Farnsworth , other part, all of Greene Co, TN, $150 pd, 25 acres on Richland Creek. Wit: Robert Hardin, Christopher Bradshaw. Reg 30 June 1813.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1810-1822 (Dallas, Texas, ), Library of Virginia, pg. 80. Deed Book 2, Page 207 Indenture 4 Feb 1817 William Hall and John Bailey, $1221 pd, 150 acres on N side Nolachuckey River as set out, and also 13 3/4 acres near waggon road. Wit: Christopher Bradshaw, John Henderson, Junr., David Farnsworth.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Greene County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts, 1810-1822 (Dallas, Texas, ), Library of Virginia, pp. 77-78. Deed Book 2, Page 174 Indenture 4 Feb 1817 John Farnsworth and David Farnsworth (relationship not stated), both of Greene Co, TN one part, and William Hall of same place, other part, $1221 pd, 40 acre tr on Richland Creek, be at cor of sd Hall 350 acre survey. Wit: Christopher Bradshaw, John Henderson, Junr, ___ Wilson.

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee, Grant Book 1 Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Greene County, Tennessee, Grant Book 1, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 253. The State of North Carolina To all whom these Presents shall come.GREETING: Know ye, that we, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds for every hundred acres granted, paid into our Treasury. By John Bradshaw Have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Bradshaw a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in our county of Greene on the head of Dumpling creek, Begining at a stake on Richard Rankins line. Thence South with said line South sixty east one hundred and thirty eight poles to a Black oak at the foot of the Mountain. Thence with said mountain North thirty seven East two hundred and fourteen poles to a Black Oak. East thirty seven poles to a Black Oak Thence with said mountain North thirty seven East twenty five poles to a white oak on Meeke line. Thince with said line North sixty West one hundred and thirty eight poles to a stake. Thence South forty four degrees - thirty nine minutes West two hundred and sixty Poles to the Begining - as by the plat hereunto annexed doth appear together with all woods, waters, mines, minerals, hereditaments, and appurtanences to the said land belonging or appertaining to hold to the said John Bradshaw his heirs and asigns forever. Yielding and paying to us such sums of money yearly or otherwise as our General Assembly from time to time may direct provided always that the said John Bradshaw shall cause the grant to be

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Registered in the Register office of our said county of Greene within twelve months from the date hereof, otherwise the same shall be void of none effect. In Testimony Whereof, we have caused these, our letters to be made patent and our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Richard Caswell Esquire, our Governor, Captain General and Commander-in-Chief at Kingston this 20th day of September ____, in the 12th year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1787 By His Excellencys Com Richard Caswell W Williams DSCC John Bradshaw 200 Acres Greene County Recorded in the Secretarys Office Registered February 16th 1790 J. Martin DSCC.



Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 408. The State of North Carolina To all whom these Presents shall come.GREETING: Know ye, that we, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds for every hundred acres granted, paid into our Treasury. By John Bradshaw Have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Bradshaw a tract of land containing four hundred and seventy five acres lying and being in our county of Greene on the waters of Dumpling creek adjoining his other survey where now lives, Beginning at a pine then East one hundred & ten poles to a post oak then south thirty four poles to two hickories at the foot of the knobs then with the knobs south fifty-one degrees west one hundred & thirty eight poles to a stake on Bradshaw's line then with Bradshaw's line North sixty degrees west one hundred & twenty poles to a post oak then west two hundred & seventeen poles to a pine & hickory & conditional line between John Bradshaw and Richard Rankins there with the said Rankins lineNorth thirty two degrees west seventy two poles to a small hickory then North one hundred & sixty five poles to a stake then East one hundred & fifty poles to a stake then south fifty two degrees east two hundred & sixty poles to Beginning as by the plat her withto annexed doth appear together with all the woods waters mjines minerals hereditaments & appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaing to hold to the said John Bradshaw his heirs and assigns forever. Yielding & paying to us such sum of money yearly or otherwise as our General Afsembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said John Bradshaw shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers office of our County of Greene within twelve months from the date hereof, otherwise the same shall be void of none effect. In Testimony Whereof, we have caused these, our letters to be made patent and our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Alexander Martin, Esquire, our Governor, Captain General and Commander-in-Chief at New Bern this 26 day of December, in the 16 year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1791 By His Excellencys Comd Jas Glasgow Alexander Martin.



Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 474. The State of North Carolina To all whom these Presents shall come.GREETING: Know ye, that we, for and in consideration of the sum of fifty shillings for every hundred acres granted, paid into our Treasury. By John Bradshaw Have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant unto the said John Bradshaw a tract of land containing two hundred acres lying and being in our county of Greene above the head of Dumplin creek adjoining lines with a tract of land the the said Bradshaw purchase from Henry Rowan. Beginning a his north west corner at two post oaks then running north one hundred and twenty poles to a pine then west 254 poles to two

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post oaks then south 127 poles to a stake then a direct line to the Beginning as by the plat here unto annexed doth appear together with all the woods waters mines minerals hereditaments & appurtenances to the said land belonging or appertaing to hold to the said John Bradshaw his heirs and assigns forever. Yielding & paying to us such sum of money yearly or otherwise as our General Afsembly from time to time may direct. Provided always that the said John Bradshaw shall cause this grant to be registered in the Registers office of our County of Greene within twelve months from the date hereof, otherwise the same shall be void of none effect. In Testimony Whereof, we have caused these, our letters to be made patent and our Great Seal to be hereunto affixed. Witness Richard , Esquire, our Governor, Captain General and Commander-in-Chief at Newbern this 20 day of ____, in the 19 year of our Independence and in the year of our Lord 1795 By His Excellencys Comd Jas Glasgow Richard .

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868 Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868, Library of Virginia,

pg. 20. Marriage: 8 Jul 1802 John Brazier - Sally Wolsey - George Farnsworth.

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868, Library of Virginia, pg. 4. Marriage: 21 Feb 1789 Thomas Ranken - Jane Bradshaw - William Ranken.

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868, Library of Virginia,

pg. 65. 2554. August 7, 1824 Archibald McSpadden - - Isable Dunwoody - - Patrich M. Dunwoody - - md. August 1824 - - C. Bradshaw 2564. September 21, 1824 David Rankin - - Margaret M. Wilson - - John W. Wilson - - md. 22 Sept. 1824 - - C. Bradshaw 2570. October 8, 1824 James Craig - - Jane Hall - - William A. McClelland - md. Oct. 12, 1824 - - C. Bradshaw.

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868, Library of Virginia, pg. 66.

2583. November 22, 1824 Thomas Davis - - Lavina Dinsmore - - William D. Miller - - md. 23 Nov . 1824 - - Christopher Bradshaw, Minister of Presbyterian Church 2594. December 23, 1824 Martin Fry - - Lettice Walker - - John Maltsbarger - - md. Dec. 23, 1824 - - Rev. C. Bradshaw (Pres.) 2606. February 2, 1825 Thomas Mitchell - - Martha Cochran - - md. Feb. 8, 1825 - - C. Bradshaw.

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2623. March 14, 1825 George @. Kennedy - - Catharine Cross - - md. 16 Mar. 1825 - - C. Bradshaw.

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868, Library of Virginia, pg. 68. 2646. August 23, 1825 Jones Ottinger - - Sarah McMurray - - md. 25 August by Rev. C. Bradshaw.

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Marriages, 1783-1868, Library of Virginia, pg. 70. 2715. July 17, 1826 John Cunningham - - Susanna McMurtray - - Robert Gragg - -md. 26 July 1826 - - Rev. C. Bradshaw - - John Cunningham of Cocke Co., Miss McMurtry of Greene Co.


2773. January 4, 1827 James Logan - - Margaret McAmish - - John Hoyal - - md. Jan. 4, 1827 - - Rev. C. Bradshaw.

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee, Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas, 1797-1897

Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Sandra Kelton Houston, Greene County, Tennessee, Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas, 1797-1897, Library of Virginia, pg. 164. State vs Hezekiah W. Balch} T.A.B. Wm. Bratcher Junr. Prosecutor This day came as well the Attorney for the State as the said Hezekiah W. Balch and the said Hezekiah because he will not contend, saith he's guilty in manner and form as in the indictment against him is alledged and puteth himself upon the grace & mercy of the Court. Thereupon is considered by the Court that he make his fine by the payment of two dollars & pay the costs of this prosecution & may be taken in execution. John Bennit proves 3 Days.

Citation: Sandra Kelton Houston, Greene County, Tennessee, Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas, 1797-1897, Library of Virginia, pg. 75. Minutes of the Court of Common Pleas One other from Samuel Morris, Attorney for David Shook, to Richard Grace for 400 acres dated March 22nd day 1798 was duly proven in Open Court by the oath of James Bradshaw and admitted. 11/paid.

Source Title: Greene County, Tennessee, Wills, 1783-1890 Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Wills, 1783-1890, Library of Virginia, pg. 24.

Zephaniah Woolsey: May 9, 1801 To Wife, Sarah, dwelling, peach, apple and cherry orchard. To daughter, Sarah Brasure, $5. To son, Stephen, 50 acres land. To son, William, 170 acres land. To son, Nehemiah, 170 acres land. Executors: Sons, William and Nehemiah Woolsey. Test: William Mott, James Huston, James Williams. Signed Zeph. Woolsey.

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Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, Greene County, Tennessee, Wills, 1783-1890, Library of Virginia, pg. 38. Ephraim Wilson 23 July 1816 Executors on Bond: Stephen Brooks, Hugh Wilson, Frederick De Witt. To Wife, Agnes Wilson, all my estate to dispose of as she sees fit. Children: Jane McAmish, her daughters Nancy and Jane McAmish; 2nd daughter Mary Moore, her daughters Nancy and Jane Moore. Sons: James and Hugh. To grand-daughthers, Nancy and Jane Moore, a negro and her increase forever. To my grandson, Ephraim Wilson, son of my son James, a negro boy. All property to be sold and divided at Agnes's death. Exectutors: Stephen Brooks, Son, Hugh. Written: 30 January 1816. Witnesses: Frederick Dewitt, Christopher Bradshaw. Signed Ephraim Wilson - his mark.

Source Title: Index to the First Deed Books of Claiborne County, Tennessee Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Virginia Billingsley Fletcher, Index to the First Deed Books of Claiborne County, Tennessee,

Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 138. Burton, Robert Bracher, ------ d 1804 A 117 800.00 (prob. John) Brasher, John Bracher, Benjamin d 1804 A 157 800.00 Burton, Robert Bracher, George d 1804 A 124 800.00 (prob. Charles) Coffett, Daniel Bracher, John d 1823 M 145 400.00 Davis, Charles J. Bracher, John d 1858 Y 482 500.00.

Citation: Virginia Billingsley Fletcher, Index to the First Deed Books of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 18.

Bratcher, F.H. Jones, E. t.d. 1841 P 75 500.00 Bratcher, John Miller, F.P. d 1845 T 40 300.00 Bratcher, John Davis, Charles J. d 1854 W 483 500.00 Bratcher, John Violet, Harrison d 1855 X 34 250.00

Source Title: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798 Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th

Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 102. Pg. 210 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The First Monday of February, 1797 Wednesday, 8 Feb 1797 The Court appointed Robert Mansfield Overseer of the road from James McDonalds to James Havens from thence to John Bradshaw in the room of Geo. Edgar resigned.

Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 102. Pg. 210 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The First Monday of February, 1797 Wednesday, 8 Feb 1797 The Court appointed Robert Mansfield Overseer of the road from James McDonalds to James Havens from thence to John Bradshaw in the room of Geo. Edgar resigned.

Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 112. Pg. 231 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The First Monday of August, 1797 Monday, 7 Aug 1797 A Deed from William Hughes to James Bradshaw was proven in open Court and recorded.

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Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 93. Pg. 187 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The Third Monday of October, 1800 Tuesday, 21 Oct 1800 John Rhea, Esq vs. James Todd} In Debt A Jury Viz:

1. John Turner 2. Saml. Carson 3. James Bradshaw 4. George Rhea 5. Thomas Hammond 6. Ralph Price 7. James Davis 8. Zachariah Cannon 9. Thomas Renno 10. John Harvey 11. John McGee & 12. Josiah Leith

On their oaths do say the Defendant has not paid the plaintiff the Debt in his declaration mention; and assess the plaintiffs damage by reason of the detention thereof to twenty Dollars and eighty five cents & six cents costs. It was therefore considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendant his debt in the declaration mentioned and his damages aforesaid in forma aforesaid assess and his costs by him in his suit in this behalf expended & the Defendant in mercy &c.

Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 93. Pg. 188 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The Third Monday of October, 1800 Tuesday, 21 Oct 1800 Joseph Dameron vs Jacob Knabb} In case A jury Viz: John Hays, John Henderson, John Turner, Saml. Carson, James Bradshaw, George Rhea, Ralph Price, Zacariah Cannon, Thomas Renno, Jeremiah Shelly, John McGee & Josiah Leith, on their oaths do say they find for the plaintiff & assess his damages to one hundred and thirty one dollars & fifty cents & 6 cents costs. It was therefore considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the defendant his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed & his costs by him about his suit expended and the Defendant in mercy &c.

Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th

Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 98. Pg. 200 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The First Monday of February, 1797 Monday, 6 Feb 1797 A deed from John Bradshaw to William Brazelton was acknowledged in Court and recorded. One other deed from John Bradshaw to William Brazelton was acknowledged in Court and recorded. One other deed from John Bradshaw to William Brazelton was acknowledged in Court and recorded.

Citation: Jefferson County Court Minutes, Record Book 1, 1792-1798, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp 1??-1??. Pg. 264 At a Court Convened for Jefferson County, Tennessee on The Third Monday of January, 1798 Wednesday, 17 Jan 1798 Wednesday Court met according to adjournment. Ordered that a Jury view and lay off a road from Finleys in the gap to the iron works at Mossy Creek Viz: James Reese, William Finley, Isaac Newman, Christopher Hanes, John Bradshaw, William Line. Bradshaw, John

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Source Title: John Armstrong's Entry Book, October 21, 1783-May 25, 1784, Volume II of a series of early

Tennessee land records Repository: Library of Virginia

Citation: Irene M. Griffey, Certified Genealogist, John Armstrong's Entry Book, October 21, 1783-May 25,

1784, Volume II of a series of early Tennessee land records, Library of Virginia, pg. 107. Property: 23 Apr 1784 James Bradshaw, Charles MCommand, Amos Balch & Associates - April 23, 1784. Lying in Green County on the So. side of Duck River beginning at the head of one of the branches of Sugar Creek at a tree marked AB & TN running from thence down both sides of the Branch including land above the spring for compt. Entry: 1785 Acreage: 5,000 Warrant Issue Date: Nov. 30, 1784.

Citation: Irene M. Griffey, Certified Genealogist, John Armstrong's Entry Book, October 21, 1783-May 25, 1784, Volume II of a series of early Tennessee land records, Library of Virginia, pg. 46. James Bradshaw - October 28, 1783. Lying on one of the Western branches of Bent Creek beginning on a Black Oak Tree on North side of the Branch and running up the branch including the Spring and some Indian Camps for compliment. Entry: 762 Acreage: 65 Warrant Issue Date: June 7, 1784.

Citation: Irene M. Griffey, Certified Genealogist, John Armstrong's Entry Book, October 21, 1783-May 25, 1784, Volume II of a series of early Tennessee land records, Library of Virginia, pg. 50. John Bradshaw - October 29, 1783. In Green County on the waters of French Broad River on the head of Dumplin Creek beginning below the head spring and running up for compliment. Entry: 824 Acreage: 200 Warrant Issue Date: June 7, 1784.

Source Title: Knox County, Tennessee, Marriage Records Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Roscoe Carlisle d'Armand & Virginia Carlisle d'Armand, Knox County, Tennessee, Marriage

Records (Knoxville, Tennessee, Family Record Society, 1970), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 108. Brashears, Lizzie Marr: 24 Nov 1894 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Brashears, Patsy Marr: 02 Jan 1797 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Brashears, Phoebe Marr: 09 Jul 1801 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Brasheers, Isaac Marr: 06 Oct 1818 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Brasheirs, Baswell Marr: 02 Dec 1808 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Brashers, Bazil Marr: 31 Jul 1800 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Horton, Peggy Marr: 31 Jul 1800 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Kimbrel, Polly Marr: 02 Dec 1808 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Mason, Nathaniel Marr: 09 Jul 1801 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Pitts, Moses A. Marr: 24 Nov 1894 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Skaggs, Charles Marr: 02 Jan 1797 in Knox, Tennessee, USA Wilson, Elizabeth Marr: 06 Oct 1818 in Knox, Tennessee, USA

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Source Title: LeMasters, Paul W., "Campbell County's 1820 tax list identified by 7 militia companies" Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: LeMasters, Paul W.. "Campbell County's 1820 tax list identified by 7 militia companies". The

Campbell Countian Vol. 3, No. 2 (Winter, 1992): 1-5; pg. 3. Bratcher, Granddaddy, 2 slaves Bratcher, Charles, 1 slave Bratcher, William, 77 acres; 1 poll;

Source Title: LeMasters, Paul W., "Petition For Removal of Seat of Justice in Campbell County, 1813" Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: LeMasters, Paul W., Trulene H. Nash. "Petition For Removal of Seat of Justice in Campbell

County, 1813". The Campbell Countian Vol. 6, No. 3 (Oct. 1995): 13-15; pp. 13-15. Petition number 19.3.1813.1 Dated: September 1813 The honourable the general Assembly of the State of Tennessee. We the citizens of Campbell County having for Some years labored under the cerious [serious] Disadvantages, as it relates to the Seat of public justice in the Said County. Many of us having to ride twenty or twenty five Miles to the place ow Set apart for the holding of courts and for doing other business at a publick nature in Said County. the Said Seat having been unjustly Settled within four Miles of the line that Divids this County from Anderson County Whare as the Distance from said Seat to the line that Divds this County from Claiborne is Seventeen Miles, provided the line of Measurement Should be Drawn Directly up & Down Powels Valley in which the Said court Hous now Stands, this will be the Distance that the inhabitants will have to travel to Said Seat of publick Justice, for ages to us unknown. Shurly it is the nature of all human beings when in Distress to look up to Some Superior Power for help, and Knowing of no body of men So well authorized to administer to the necessities of the people cituate [situate] as we are at this time and hoping and believing that is the only Desire and Disposition of the legislature of Tennessee to Aleveate the Sufferings of your constituants and fellow citizens, We therefore petition your honorable body that you may be in your collective wisdom So provide that the Seat of public Justice for Campbell County May be Settled as near centeral as the cituation [situation] of the County will admit and we your petitioners as in Duty bound will ever Pray &&&c

Benjn Bratcher John Bratcher Caned Bratcher Edward Bratcher Charles Bratcher William Bratcher

Source Title: North Carolina Land Grants Recorded in Greene County, Tennessee

Repository: Tennessee State Library Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, North Carolina Land Grants Recorded in Greene County, Tennessee,

Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 42.

No. 494 Page 375 For 10 punds per 100 acres - to John Bradshaw 200 acres in Greene County on head of Dumplin Creek, adjoining Richard Rankens, Meek. Richard Caswell at Kinston, 20 September 1787.

Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, North Carolina Land Grants Recorded in Greene County, Tennessee,

Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 117. Page 222 No. 939 John Bradshaw - 475 acres on Dumpling Creek, adjoining where he now lives, Bradshaw, Richard Rankin, Alexander Martin at Newbern, 26 December 1791.

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Citation: Goldene Fillers Burgner, North Carolina Land Grants Recorded in Greene County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 118. Property 26 Dec 1791 Page 226 No. 944 Richard Rankin - 300 acres on Dumplin Creek, adjoining John Bradshaw, where he and I now live, at foot of Knobbs. Alexander Martin at Newbern, 26 December 1791.

Citation: Rankin adj property where he and Rankin live Goldene Fillers Burgner, North Carolina Land Grants Recorded in Greene County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pgs, 60-62. STATE OF TENNESSEE CLAIBORNE COUNTY MARCH TERM 1805 Mary Norvell vs. Charles Bratcher John Hunt Wm. Doherty John Linch Continued on affidavit STATE OF TENNESSEE CLAIBORNE COUNTY MARCH TERM 1805 Mary Norvell vs. Charles Bratcher Thomas McClaine acknowledged himself Jointly bound as bail for the defendant, with John Bratcher and Joel Parrot.

Source Title: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806 Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806, Tennessee State

Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. ?. Claiborne County, Tennessee Court Record: 2/10/1804 Deed Book A: John Bracher sold 200 acres in Claiborne County to Benjamin Bracher while reserving the full use and enjoyment of the land for during this natural life Court Record: March Session 1804 A Deed of Conveyance from John Bratcher to Benjamin Bratcher for two Hundred Acres of land proven in Open Court by Charles Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses let it be Registered.

Citation: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 112.

STATE OF TENNESSEE CLAIBORNE COUNTY DECEMBER TERM 1805 Brought up County State Thomas Stanton .25 12 G. Farest .25 12 Peter Bratcher .25 12 John Mears .25 12 Malon Bishop .25 12 John .25 12 Philip Suderland .25 12 Absalom Morrris .25 12 Harman Wynn .25 12 Mathew Caps poll .25 12 Ditto 100 acres Land .25 12 Jacob blithe poll .25 12 Ditto 100 acres Land .25 12 John Hagwood .25 12 Goodrum Marshal .25 12 & black poll .50 25 Wm More one poll .25 12

Randolf Lefoshe .25 12 Total County Tax $6.25 1.75 --------- 8.00 .50 --------- 8.50 State Tax 3.12 .87 --------- 4.00 .25 --------- 4.25.

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Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 123. Claiborne County, Tennesee Court Record: March Term 1806 W. Evans vs Arthur Campbell On Motion of John F. Jack Esqr it is ordered by the Court that Judgment be entered up against Arthur L. Campbell for thirty one dollars thirty three & one third cents in favour of Walter Evans, which Sum is a balance of Judment and costs Charles Bratcher Recovered agains said Walter as Securty for Said Arthur Campbell. Wherefore it is ordered that execution may issue in favour of Said Walter Evans for the recovery of the Said Judgment & Costs so entered up as aforesaid for said Evans.

Citation: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 23. Claiborne County, Tennessee Court Record: June Term 1804 On Motion of the Court appointed Andrew Miller Guarden for William Dever and Mary Dever minor orphans of James Dever deceased and for His GuardianShip gave bond of five thousand dollars with John Hunt Esqr. John Owens, Samuel Wyat, Joseph Webster, Joseph Powel, Ebenezer Fain & Charles Bratcher for His Securities. The Justices agreeing to the appointng of the above named Andrew Miller to his Guardianship was William Rogers, John Hunt, Joseph Webster, Cav. Newport, James Rice, Abel Lanham and John Linch.

Citation: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 36. STATE OF TENNESSEE CLAIBORNE COUNTY SEPT - TERM 1804 The Court appointed the under named persons Jurors to next Court Viz

1. Salathiel Martin 2. Wm Robertson 3. Wm. Rash 4. Elisha Warren 5. James Right 6. George Adams 7. Aaron Davis 8. Thos Hoskins 9. Saml. Wyatt 10. Thos. Adkins 11. Wm. Bowman

12. Nathan Basham 13. Chls Bratcher 14. Coonrod Sharp 15. Ben Bratcher 16. Hezekiah Branson 17. Sampson Nation 18. John Owens Snr 19. Jos Powel 20. Stephen Pruet 21. Thos. Powel


Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 4. Claiborne County, Tennessee Court, March Session 1804 Court Record: March Session 1804 A Deed of Conveyance from Robert Burton to John Bratcher for two Hundred Acres of land proven in Open Court by Benjamin Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses ordered that the Same be Registered. A Deed of Conveyance from John Bratcher to Benjamin Bratcher for two Hundred Acres of land proven in Open Court by Charles Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses let it be Registered. A Deed of Conveyance from Robert Burton to Charles Bratcher for two Hundred and sixty four Acres of land proven in Open Court by Benjamin Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses, Ordered that the Same be Registered.

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Citation: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 4. Claiborne County, Tennessee Court, March Session 1804 Court Record: March Session 1804 A Deed of Conveyance from Robert Burton to John Bratcher for two Hundred Acres of land proven in Open Court by Benjamin Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses ordered that the Same be Registered. A Deed of Conveyance from John Bratcher to Benjamin Bratcher for two Hundred Acres of land proven in Open Court by Charles Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses let it be Registered. A Deed of Conveyance from Robert Burton to Charles Bratcher for two Hundred and sixty four Acres of land proven in Open Court by Benjamin Bratcher one of the Subscribing witnesses, Ordered that the Same be Registered.

Citation: Records of Claiborne County, Tennessee, Court Minutes Vol. 2, 1803-1806, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 42. STATE OF TENNESSEE CLAIBORNE COUNTY SEPT - TERM 1804 Wm. Norvell vs Charles Bratcher

John Casey Wm. Rogers John Hunt John Linch Silas Williams Abel Lanham Whereupon a Jury, to wit

Harman Evans Samuel Webster Elias Harrison Robt. Carstarphen Hardy Hughs John Bullard Jacob Sharp George Sharp Daniel Sharp William Nation Peter Lower Rial Jinins

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