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35,000 Tennessee Marriage Record and Bonds, 1783‐1870: Volume 1, A‐F ............................................... 3 Davidson County, General Index to Deeds, 1784‐1871, Acuff ‐ Doran ......................................................... 3 Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero District, Pleas 1803‐ 1805, Part I..................... 5 Deeds 1800‐1807: Smith County, Tennessee, Vol 1 ..................................................................................... 5 First Land Grants of Sumner County Tennessee, 1786‐1833........................................................................ 6 Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1791‐1808................................................................ 8 Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803‐1812................................................................ 9 Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1821‐1828.............................................................. 11 Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1783‐1792, Vol. 1 ............................................... 11 Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1793‐1797, Vol. 2 ............................................... 12 Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1797‐1803, Volume 3 ......................................... 13 Marriage Record Book I, January 2, 1789‐December 13, 1837, Davidson County Tennessee ................... 14 Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. I ............................................................................................... 15 Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. II .............................................................................................. 15 Maury County, Tennessee, A Genealogical Abstract of Minute Books 2A and 3, June 1813 to November 1816 ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A‐F, 1807‐1817 ............................................................................ 16 Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C‐1, D and E, 1807‐1832 ....................................................... 22 Maury County, Tennessee, Wills and Minutes, Vol. I. Book B., 1810‐1825 ................................................ 26 Obituaries from Early Tennessee Newpapers: 1794‐1851 ......................................................................... 27 Smith County, Tenn., Deed Books B‐M, 1800 ‐ 1835 .................................................................................. 27 Smith County, Tenn., Deeds Vol. Two (Nov. 1804 ‐ Apr. 1807) .................................................................. 27 Sumner County, Tennessee, Abstracts of Will Books 1 and 2 (1788‐1842) ................................................ 28 Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 ‐ 1806 ......................................................................... 28 Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806‐1817 .......................................................................... 30 Sumner County, Tennessee, Probate Data, 1787‐1808 .............................................................................. 31 Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives ................... 31 Tennessee Tidbits, 1778‐1914, Volume II ................................................................................................... 34 Tennessee, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero DistrictPleas, 1805‐1807, Part I . 34 Tennessee, Records of Davidson County, Register Book A ........................................................................ 35 Tennessee, Records of Overton County, Circuit Court Minute Book, 1815‐1824 ...................................... 36 Tennessee, Records of Sumner County, Recort of Tax, 1787‐1794 ............................................................ 36 US 1820 Census ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 .............................................. 37 Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book 10 ................................................................................................. 38 Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book A (1908‐1818) .............................................................................. 38 Index ............................................................................................................................................................ 39

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Source Title: 35,000 Tennessee Marriage Record and Bonds, 1783-1870: Volume 1, A-F Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr. & Mrs. Ella Lee Sheffield, 35,000 Tennessee Marriage Record and

Bonds, 1783-1870: Volume 1, A-F, pg. 141.

Bradshaw, David to Terrissa Carson - issued December 23, 1816, Bondsman: Alexander C. Caruth, m. by: Abner Caruth, J. P., December 29, 1816, Wilson, Co.

Bradshaw, Ishmel to Levicy McWhirter - issued July 20, 1819, Bondsman: Thomas Mitchell, m. by: Jos. T. Williams, J. P., July 21, 1819

Bradshaw, Jane to Thomas Rankin - February 21, 1789, Security: William Ranking, Greene Co.

Bradshaw, John to Oney Henry - issued September 4, 1804, Bondsman: Hugh Henry, Sumner Co.

Bradshaw, William to Betsey Erspy - issued November 11, 1800, Bondsman: John Hodge, Sumner Co.

Bradshaw, William to Betsey Stubblefield - issued August 19, 1803, Bondsman: Daniel Trigg, Sumner Co.



Atkins, Philip to Salley Bradshaw - issued October 24, 1812, Bondsman: James Lauderdale, Sumner Co.



Basford, James to Mary Bradshaw - issued October 7, 1815, Bondsman: Rober McCrary, Wilson Co.

Source Title: Davidson County, General Index to Deeds, 1784-1871, Acuff - Doran

Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Davidson County, General Index to Deeds, 1784-1871, Acuff - Doran, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 75.

Grantee: Bradshaw, Hugh, Jr. Grantor: Bradshaw, Hugh, Sr. Date of Ins.: Jun. 20, 1798 Filed: Aug. 13, 1798 Vol.: D Page: 444 Location: 250-A-Cumberland River.

Citation: Davidson County, General Index to Deeds, 1784-1871, Acuff - Doran, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 75-6. Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Speice, Lewis Date of Ins.: Dec. 7, 1818 Filed: Mar. 11, 1819 Vol.: N Page: 91 Location: Lot-23-Cherry Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Brown, Jesse Date of Ins.: Jul. 18, 1821 Filed: Aug. 21, 1822 Vol.: Q

Page: 51 Location: Lot-28-Nashville Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Speice, Lewis Date of Ins.: Dec. 19, 1820 Filed: Aug. 21, 1822 Vol.: Q Page: 53 Location: Lot-38-Nashville

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Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Cross, Richard C. Date of Ins.: Feb. 28, 1822 Filed: Feb. 23, 1824 Vol.: Q Page: 428 Location: Lot, Market Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Dougal Joseph et al Date of Ins.: Feb. 8, 1823 Filed: Jun. 12, 1824 Vol.: Q Page: 524 Location: Lot, Cherry Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Bass & Spence et al Date of Ins.: Aug. 8, 1824 Filed: Nov. 20, 1824 Vol.: Q Page: 605 Location: Lot, Summer Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Sheriff Date of Ins.: Jan. 18, 1824 Filed: Mar. 15, 1825 Vol.: Q Page: 752 Location: Lot, Nashville Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Robertson, Duncan Date of Ins.: Jun. 20, 1825 Filed: Aug. 24, 1825 Vol.: Q Page: 842 Location: Lot, Sumner Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Barrow, Willie, Exr. Date of Ins.: Dec. 7, 1825 Filed: Mar. 3, 1826 Vol.: R Page: 101 Location: College, Lot, Summer Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Roland, Hugh Date of Ins.: Mar. 21, 1828 Filed: Jun. 11, 1828 Vol.: R Page: 647 Location: Lot, 34 Southfield Place

Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Lawrence, Timothy D. et al Date of Ins.: Apr. 4, 1828 Filed: Aug. 18, 1828 Vol.: R Page: 720 Location: Several Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Spence, Lewis P. Date of Ins.: Jul. 27, 1829 Filed: Aug. 24, 1829 Vol.: S Page: 232 Location: Several Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Spence, Lewis (Heirs) Date of Ins.: Jul. 7, 1829 Filed: Aug. 25, 1829 Vol.: S Page: 233 Location: Power of Attorney Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Spence, Thos. L. et al Date of Ins.: Sep. 25, 1829 Filed: Feb. 24, 1830 Vol.: S Page: 407 Location: Lot-32-Cherry Street Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Lomax, Alfred, et Ux Date of Ins.: Jan. 30, 1830 Filed: Feb. 24, 2830 Vol.: S Page: 408 Location: Several Grantee: Brasher, Jacob Grantor: Spence, Margaret Date of Ins.: Dec. 29, 1820 Filed: Sep 1, 1830 Vol.: S Page: 583 Location: Several.

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Source Title: Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero District, Pleas 1803- 1805, Part I


Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero District, Pleas 1803-1805, Part I (Works Progress Administration, 12/29/1938), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 233-4.

pp. 294-5 To which at said October Term 1802, the defendants by John C. Hamilton & John B. Johnson esquires their attornies then appeared, and a rule of Court was made to plead and try at next Court, at which time to wit, the term first above mentioned the said defendants by their attornies aforesaid pleaded the general issue and of this they put themselves upon the country and the plaintiff likewise, whereupon came a Jury of good and lawful men, to wit, Edward Bradley, George Stubblefield, Patrick Barr, John Gillespie, George McGuire, Israel Moore, William Trigg, James Desha, Joseph Seawell, William Bradshaw, Robert Bratney & Henry Bradford, who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined, upon their oath do say that they defendants are guilty in manner and form as the plaintiff against them has complained and they do assess the plaintiffs damages by occasion thereof to three hundred and forty eight dollars and eighty cents - Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendants his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed and his costs by him about his suit in that behalf expended.

Source Title: Deeds 1800-1807: Smith County, Tennessee, Vol 1

Citation: Barbara Crumpton, Deeds 1800-1807: Smith County, Tennessee, Vol 1., pg. 57. Page 303/304. 13 Sept. 1805. L112. 225 Acres. Absolem Graves and wife Pheby of Smith Co. to William Adams of Halifax, Va. Land in Halifax Va. beg. on a post oak adjoining Stoe's tract adjoining William Solomon, John Adams, Wm. Woods, John Bradshaw and Wm. Bradshaw. Signed: Absolem (X) Graves, Pheby (X) Graves Wit: Basil Shaw, Daniel Hytone Proven: Sept. 1805 oath of 2 wits. Rec: 17 Sept 1805.

Citation: Barbara Crumpton, Deeds 1800-1807: Smith County, Tennessee, Vol 1., pg. 96. Page 527/528 2 Oct. 1799. $2,000 bond 380 Acres

Daniel Welborn of Sumner Co. to Daniel Witcher and Merlin Young of same. On head of Peyton's Creek on a dividing ridge betweeen the Big Barren and Cumberland beginning at a small west fork of Defeated Creek. Located by said Welburn as assignee of Arthur Branch #1986 for 640 acres which 260 acres belongs to John Peyton and 380 to the said Welborn. Signed: Daniel Welborn Wit: Tandy Witcher, Lacy Witcher, James Johnson Proven: Not stated Rec: 5 July 1807 12 Nov 1799. For $270.00 Daniel Witcher and Merlin Young release to Daniel Welburn 180 acres off the east end. Signed: Daniel Witcher, Merlin Young Wit: W. Bradshaw.

Citation: Barbara Crumpton, Deeds 1800-1807: Smith County, Tennessee, Vol 1., pp. 46-47. Page 247. 13 Oct. 1804. $100.00. 100 Acres.

Executors of Will Sanders, dec'd of Smith to Andrew Hibbetts of same. On Line Creek, a fork of Big Barren River adjoining state line. Signed: James Sanders, Nancy Sanders Wit: J(ames) Hibbets, Joel Bradshaw Proven: Dec 1804 oath/Hibbets. Rec: 9 Mar 1805.

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Source Title: First Land Grants of Sumner County Tennessee, 1786-1833

Citation: Timothy R. and Helen C. Marsh, First Land Grants of Sumner County Tennessee, 1786-1833, pg. 117.

Page 525

I Henry Lyon of Sumner County, Tennessee, sold unto Joseph McKean of Davidson County, Tennessee, a negro man named Sam and now in possession of James Weather (illegible). This 3 September 1803.

Henry Lyon William Bradshaw John Read

Reg: 8 May 1804.

Citation: Timothy R. and Helen C. Marsh, First Land Grants of Sumner County Tennessee, 1786-1833, pg.

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Page 529 I, James Bentley of Sumner County, Tennessee, have sold unto William Bradshaw of same place, a negro man named Cherry about twenty years old. This 27 July 1803

James Bentley Henry Welch John (illegible) Reg: 26 January 1805.


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Page 430 I, John Bonds of Sumner County, Tennessee, have sold unto William Bradshaw of Davidson County, Tennessee, a negro boy named Phill about fifteen years of age in possession of said Bradshaw. This 18 December 1804.

J. Bond Jack Read Samuel McMurry Reg: 30 July 1805.


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Page 249, State of North Carolina, No. 69 In consideration of the sum of ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted unto Anthony Sharp and Thomas Dugan a tract of land containing 1000 acres lying in our Middle District on the south side of Duck River on the west side of Sugar Creek. Beginning at James Bradshaw, Chas. McCommons and Amos Balch north west corner and runs to their line, south 140 chains 90 links, west 71 chains, north 140 chains 90 links to Sharp's and Dugan's corner of another survey, 71 chains along said line to beginning. This 10 July 1788.

J. Glasgow, Sec. Sam'l Johnston G. Winchester, Reg.

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Citation: Timothy R. and Helen C. Marsh, First Land Grants of Sumner County Tennessee, 1786-1833, pg. 59.

Page 250, State of North Carolina, No. 9 In consideration of the sum of ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted unto Anthony Sharp and Thomas Dugan a tract of land containing 1000 acres lying in our Middle District on the south side of Duck River on the west side of Sugar Creek. Beginning at James Bradshaw, Chas. McCommons and Amos Balch north west corner and runs to their line, south 140 chains 90 links, west 71 chains, thence north 140 chains 90 links, east 71 poles to George Martin, Rich'd Martin and Amos Balch's line with their line 140 chains 90 links to beginning. This 10 July 1788.



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Page 250, State of North Carolina, No. 9 In consideration of the sum of ten pounds for every hundred acres hereby granted unto Anthony Sharp and Thomas Dugan a tract of land containing 1000 acres lying in our Middle District on the south side of Duck River on the west side of Sugar Creek. Beginning at James Bradshaw, Chas. McCommons and Amos Balch north west corner and runs to their line, south 140 chains 90 links, west 71 chains, thence north 140 chains 90 links, east 71 poles to George Martin, Rich'd Martin and Amos Balch's line with their line 140 chains 90 links to beginning. This 10 July 1788.



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Page 264, State of North Carolina, No. 113

An act for the relief of officers and soldiers of the Continental Line and in consideration of the services of William Bradshaw, one of the Commission Guards for laying of the lands, have granted unto Samuel Barton, assignee of said William Bradshaw, a tract of land containing 320 acres lying in the County of Sumner on Bartons Creek adjoining John Tapp's south east corner, running north with his line 78 poles, west 320 poles, north to beginning. This 23 February 1793.

J. Glasgow, Sec Richard Dobbs Spaight G. Winchester, Reg.

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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. 164.

The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository October 4, 1806

Letters remaining at the Nashville Post Office on October 1, 1806, per Robert B. Currey, A.P.M.:... Polly Bradshaw.

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

Books), Library of Virginia, pg. 173.

The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository Februay 14, 1807, Vol. 2, No. 62 Letters remaining at the Nashville Post Office as of January 31, 1807,...Polly Bradshaw.



The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository March 7, 1807, Vol. 2, No. 65

Letters at the Nashville, Post Office as of March 1, 1807, which were received in February, per Robert B. Currey, A.P.M.: ... Thomas Bradshaw.



The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository April 18, 1807, Vol. 2, No. 71

Letters at the Nasville Post Office, per Rober B. Currey, A. P. M.: ... Polly Bradshaw ...Thomas Bradshaw.



The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository May 16, 1807, Vol. 2, No. 75

Letters received in April and still remaining at the Nashville Post Office, per Robert P. Currey, A.P.M.: .... Wm. Bradshaw.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1791-1808 (Heritage Books), Library of Virginia, pg. 225. The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository September 1, 1808, Vol. 3, no. 143 A list of lots purchased in Columbia, Maury County: Purchasers Price Lot Wm. Bradshaw 465 22 Wm. Bradshaw 304 26.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1791-1808 (Heritage Books), Library of Virginia, pg. 229. The Impartial Review and Cumberland Repository October 13, 1808, Vol. 3, No. 149 A list of letters remaining at the Nashville Post Office on October 1, per Robt. B. Currey, A. P. M.:... Wm. Bradshaw.

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Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1791-1808 (Heritage Books), Library of Virginia, pg. 264. The Knoxville Gazette March 27, 1794, Vol. 3, No. 8 William Terrill has grants in Sumner County at Capt. Stone's for the following persons: .... Hugh Bradshaw.

Source Title: Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812


Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 119. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette April 27, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXVIII On the 2nd of June next in the town of Columbia, there will be a public sale directed by the court of Maury County of one house and three lots in said town, that is the property of Ferry Cohe. The property was taken at the influence of Simon Jefferson. W. Bradshaw, d. s.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 131. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette July 27, 1810, Vol. III, No CXXXI On the 1st of September in the town of Columbia, there will be a public sale directed by the court of Maury County of lot no. 93 that is the property of Giles Stewart and John Read. The property was taken at the influence of John Ross and Isaac Adair. W. Bradshaw, shff.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 135. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette, 1810-1811 August 24, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXXXV On the 27th of September next in the town of Columbia, there will be a public sale directed by the Williamson County court of 5000 acres lying on both sides of Fountain Creek, Warrant No. 542, that is the property of William Gilbert, dec. The rights to said land belong Jenny Gilbert, the wife of Robert Prince; Sarah Gilbert, the wife of James Hollad; Alexander M. Gilbert; Milly Gilbert; Sally Gilbert; Fanny Gilbert; Philip Gilbert; William Gilbert; and to Jenny dec. and heirs to Wm. Gilbert, dec. Wm. Bradshaw, d. s.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 142. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee 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.


Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 143. Newspaper Article September 21, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXXIX

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Stewart County, Tennessee, August Sessions, 1810.Abner Pearce, collector, reports that the following tracts still have unpaid taxes for 1809 and are liable for a double tax. The properties will be sold in the town of Dover on the first Monday in November next. John Allen.

Reputed Owners Acres Situation Warr. No. William Brather 640 White Oak Creek 2446


Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 185.

The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette August 13, 1811, Vol. III, No. CLXXIV Jackson County, Tennessee, February Sessions, 1811. On the 10th, a negro man who says his name is Charles was comitted to jail. He says that he belongs to Edward Bradshaw of Christian County, Kentucky. He is 19 or 20 years old and is 5 ft., 10 or 11 in. tall. E. D. Hobbs.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pg. 190. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette September 3, 1811, Vol. III, No. CLXXXVII Russelville, August 23th. We were informed by a man from Christian County, that a child about 3 years old, the son of Edward Bradshaw, surveyor, was killed by one of his negro women.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pp 150-151. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette November 2, 1810, Vol. III, No. CXLV On the 15th of December in the town of Columbia, there will be public sale directed by the court of Maury of 200 acres, that is the property of Wm. Thompson. The land is part of a grant issued on Warrant No. 1053, by the state of North Carolina, to Elijah Robertson. The land was taken at the influence of Alexander Montgomery. William Bradshaw.

Citation: Sherida K. Eddlemon, Genealogical Abstracts from Tennessee Newspapers 1803-1812 (Heritage Books, Inc.), Library of Virginia, pp. 199-200. The Democratic Clarion and Tennessee Gazette December 9, 1811, Vol. III. No. CXCX On the 1st of February next in Columbia, there will be a public sale directed by the Maury County court of a part of 5000 acres, that was entered in the name of Michael Bacon and granted to Robert Hill. The land is occuppied by Spencer Ephraim McCleon. The land was taken at the influence of William and Josepth Martin. William Bradshaw.

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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. 103. The Sparta Review April 14, 1824, vol. 2, No. 51 The following is a list of letters remaining at the post office in Monroe on April; 1, 1824 per A. J. Marchbanks, p.m., .... James Bradshaw.

Source Title: Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1783-1792, Vol. 1


Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1783-1792, Vol. 1, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 117-8.

Page 314 - Edwin Hickman - NC - Apr 21, 1789

This indenture made 5 Nov 1788 between Thomas Brasher of Davidson County of one part and Edwin Hickman of same place of other part. Thomas Brasher conveyed unto Edwin Hickman all that messuage (dwelling house) tenement nadn farm commonly called and known by the name of Heaton Station in Davidson County formerly in the possession of Christian Cripps. 6 Nov 1788. Apr Term 1789.


Page 68 - John Rice - NC - May 17, 1790

This indenture made Apr 10, 1790 between Hugh Bradshaw of Davidson county of one part and John Rice of same place of other part. Hugh Bradshaw conveyed unto John Rice a tract of land containing 70 acres in Davidson County o the north side of Cumberland River and on the waters of Whites Creek adjoining a line that divided said Bradshaw and Anthony Hart's boundary. Test: John Dixon and Robert Ewing. Apr Term 1790.


Page 245 - Hugh Bradshaw - July 30, 1788

This indenture made July 8, 1788 between Samuel Vernor of Davidson County of the one part and Hugh Bradshaw of same place of the other part. Samuel Vernor conveyed unto Hugh Bradshaw a tract of land containing 300 acres in Davidson Couty on the north side of Cumberland River about two miles and a half from Heatons Old Station. Adjoing James Hollis' Preemption. Said tract being granted to said Vernor by State of North Carolina Oct 8, 1787. Which deed of conveyance to said Bradshaw was executed acknowledged to him by Elizabeth Vernor and James Cooper administrators of the said Vernor, deceased, in court July 8, 1788. In consequence as appears of the sale of the said lands made an obligation for a conveyance thereof given by the said Vernor in his lifetime and was proven by John Thomas.

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Source Title: Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1793-1797, Vol. 2 Repository: Tennessee State Library

Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1793-1797, Vol. 2, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 129. Page 408 - William Shaw - Territory of the United States &c - May 21, 1795 This indenture made 8 May 1794 between Anthony Hart of Tennessee County of one part and William Shaw of Davidson County of the other part. Anthony Hart conveyed unto William Shaw a tract of land containing 166 acres in Davidson County on the waters of Whites Creek adjoining Bradshaw's line and Swanson's corner. Wit: William Shaw, Junior, John Taylor and Martha Taylor. Apr term 1795.

Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1793-1797, Vol. 2, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 146. Page 450 William Shaw - Territory of the United State &c - Nov 5, 1795 This indenture made 13 Oct 1795 between Hugh Bradshaw of Davidson County of the one part and William Shaw of same place of the other part. Hugh Bradshaw conveyed unto William Shaw a tract of land containing 50 acres in Davidon County on the south end of said Bradshaw's land. Oct Term 1795.

Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1793-1797, Vol. 2, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 200. Page 71 - Thomas Taylor - Nov 7,1796 North Carolina Grant No. 180. By an Act for the relilef of the Officers and Soldiers of the Continental Line, in consideration of the bravery and zeal of John Frazer a soldier in the Commissioners Guard &c granted unto Thomas Taylor assignee of John Frazer, a tract of land contianing 251 acres and 8 poles in Davidson County on the east fork of Whites Creek adjoining Hugh Bradshaw's corner. Surveyed for Thomas Taylor May 20, 1796 by William Black, D.S. agreeable to a Warrant form the Entry Taker dated May 12, 1796. Dated July 20, 1796.

Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1793-1797, Vol. 2, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 215-6. Page 112 - William McCoy - Feb 6, 1797 This indenture made 18 May 1796 between William Shaw of Davidson County of the one part and William McCoy of same place of the other part. William Shaw conveyed unto William McCoy a tract of land containing 160 acres in Davidson County on the waters of Whites Creek adjoining Bradshaw's line and Porter's line. Wit: John Taylor and Ezekiel (illegible). Signed by Wiliam Shaw and Susannah Shaw. Jan. Term 1797.

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Source Title: Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1797-1803, Volume 3


Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1797-1803, Volume 3, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 108. Page 81 - William Douglass - May 4, 1799 This indenture made 19 Dec. 1798 between Thomas Smith of the one part and William Douglass of the other part, both of Davidson County. Thomas Smith conveyed unto William Douglass a tract of land in Davidson county on the branch of Whites Creek adjoining J. Lane's line and William Mitchell's line and including 23 acres. Test: Edward Harding and James Brazier. Apr Term 1799.

Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1797-1803, Volume 3, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 50. Page 444 - Hugh Bradshaw, Jr. - Aug 13, 1798 This indenture made 20 June 1798 between Hugh Bradshaw, Senr. and Hugh Bradshaw Jnr. both of Sumner County. Hugh Bradshaw, Senr. conveyed unto Hugh Bradshaw, Jr. a tract of land containing 250 acres in Davidson County on the north side of Cumberland river about two and a half miles from Heatons Old Station and joining a Preemption granted to James Hollis and Shaw's corner. Said tract of land being granted to Samuel Vernor by the State of North Carolina dated Oct 8, 1787. Wit: William Porter and William Bradshaw. July Term 1798.

Citation: Helen C. & Timothy R. Marsh, Land Deed Genealogy of Davidson County, Tennessee, 1797-1803, Volume 3, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 83. Page 29 - Edward Harris - Aug 9, 1798 This indenture made 17 May 1796 between Gen. Frederick Hargett of Jones County, State of North Carolina of the one part and Edward Harris of Craven County, State of North Carolina of the other part. Gen. Frederick Hargett conveyed unto Edward Harris the following tracts of land in Mero District, State of Tennessee. One tract of land on Wells Creek and containing 1508 acres granted to Frederick Hargett by patent dated Mar 14 1786. One other tract of land on the north west side of South Harpeth a small distance above the mouth of Hunting Cane Creek and containing 1000 acres which tract of land was granted to Benjamin Stanly by patent dated May 20, 1793, and by him conveyed to Frederick Hargett by deed dated Dec 30, 1795. Also one other tract of land on the east fork of Jones Creek, by patent dated 20 May 1793 and containing 640 acres. Also one other tract of land containing 640 acres on the south fork of the east fork of Stones River, it being a tract of land granted to Frederick Hargett as assignee of John Bradsher by patent dated May 20, 1793. Also one other tract of land containing 640 acres on the north side of Cumberland River on the dividing ridge between Cumberland River and Blooming Grove Creek, being granted to Frederick Hargett by patent dated Nov 30, 1790. Also one other tract of land containing 274 acres on south fork of Stones River, being a tract of land granted to Frederick Hargett as assignee of James Jones by patent dated May 20, 1793. Also one other tract of land containing 274 acres on the south side of Cumberland Rive on the head waters of Overalls Creek and joining John Gray Blount’s and Thomas Blount’s corner, and being granted to the said Frederick Hargett as assignee of Philomen Morriss by patent dated May 20, 1783. Also one other tract of land 274 acres on the south fork of the east fork of Stones River, and being granted to Frederick Hargett as assignee of William Parks by patent dated May 20, 1793. Also one other tract of land containing 274 acres on the south side of Cumberland River on the waters of Little Harpeth adjoining Samuel McCutchens’ line, granted to Frederick Hargett as assignee of Felix Simmon by patent dated May 20, 1793. And also one other tract of land containing 274 acres on the south side of Cumberland river on the waters of Bartons Creek adjoining Dr. Hugh Williamson’s corner, being granted to Frederick Hargett as assignee of James Brown by Patent dated May 20, 1793. Wit: Abner Neale and Richard D. Stanley. Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec 5, 1796.

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Source Title: Marriage Record Book I, January 2, 1789-December 13, 1837, Davidson County Tennessee


Citation: The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Marriage Record Book I, January 2, 1789-December 13, 1837,

Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 123. p. 399, Wallace, Benj. R. B. to Tabitha W. Bradshaw, Issued May 9, 1831.


Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 136. p. 437, Work, Robert to Caroline Bradshaw: Sol. July 18, 1833, W. E. Watkins, Issued July 15, 1833.


Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 16. p. 61, Jackson, Wm. To Patsy Bradshaw, Issued Sep 27, 1810.


Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 189. p. 189, Rice, Thomas to Polly Bradshaw: Sol. Nov. 26, 1817, Wm. Hall, acting J.P., Issued Nov. 25, 1817.


Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 21. p. 81, Bradshaw, Samuel to Nancy Rhodes, Issued Dec. 27, 1804 p. 84, Tuggle, Harris B. to Peggy Bradshaw, Issued Apr. 4, 1808.


Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 35. p. 137, Creel, Wm. To Elizabeth Bradshaw, Issued Oct. 5, 1813.

Citation: The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Marriage Record Book I, January 2, 1789-December 13, 1837, Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 68. p. 237, Pace, Henning to Martha Bradshaw, Issued Mar. 25, 1800.

Citation: The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Marriage Record Book I, January 2, 1789-December 13, 1837, Davidson County, Tennessee, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 8. p. 32, Robertson, Henry to Margaret Bradshaw, Issued Apr. 3, 1793.

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Source Title: Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. I


Citation: Fred Lee Hawkins, Jr., Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. I (Columbia, Tennessee, 1989), Library of Virginia, pg. 259. Greenwood Cemetery Bradshaw, Mary A.G., 12 Nov 1817 - 25 Nov 1848. 31-00-05. "Wife of Americus Bradshaw." (Dau. David & Sarah Martin) Bradshaw, William D. 24 Jul 1840 - 2 Dec 1851. "Son of Americus & Mary A. Bradshaw".

Source Title: Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. II


Citation: Fred Lee Hawkins, Jr., Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. II (Columbia, Tennessee, 1989), Library of Virginia, pg. 458.

K 26. Bradshaw - Porter Cemetery, Maury Tennessee (From Columbia go out old Lewisburg Pike. Just before road crosses Lytle's Cree, enter drive beside house on right. Cemetery is in field above house. It is terribly overgrown with vines, briars and bushes very difficult. (T.P.T.W., p. D-141) Bradshaw, William, b. llll Dec. 1777, d. at his residence in County of Maury,...Sep ...., age 47(?)

(Early Sheriff, magistrate, bank director and public figure during early years in County.) Bradshaw, Elizabeth, b. Aug 1785, d. 30 Jan 1832. "Consort of William Bradshaw." (Box Tomb.) Law, John S., M.D., b. 27 Dec 1801, in Libery city, Ga. & d. 1 Mar 1844. "Elder Presbyterian

Church." (To of box tomb dislocated) Martin, Margaret M., 13 Jan 1786 to 6 Apr. 1843. "Consort of George M. Martin." (nee Margaret

Montgomery Kennedy, mar. G. M. Martin in 1803 Martin, Martha H., 24 Dec 1809 to 12 Sep 1840. "Wife Wm. P. Martin." (nee Bradshaw) Mar. 2 Oct

1828 Porter, Della M., d. 7 Feb 1856 (or 36) in 56th year of her age. Presbyterian for many years.

"Consort of N. Porter. dau. A. & M. Hamon" Porter, Nemrod Hamon, 25 Mar 1822 to 17 Mar 1842. "d. in town of Knoxville, a student at College

of East Tenn. Univ." Potter, Laura, b. Braintree, VT., 12 Oct 1799, d. Columbia, 12 Apr 1845. "Wife of Rev. Wm. Potter;

she was for 17 yrs. a missionary among the Cherokee Indians." Rankin, Tabitha, wife of Albert Rankin, d. 13 Feb. 1861 Smith, Hannah H., d. 22 Sep 1821, age 30 yrs. Smith, Ann H., inf. dau. of B. B. & Catherine, d. 7 Aug 1831. Webster, Little Florence, inf. dau. Wm. J. & M.A.H., 8 Sept 1845 to 2 Jan 1947 Listed 10 Dec.

1987.

Citation: Fred Lee Hawkins, Jr., Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. II (Columbia, Tennessee, 1989), Library of Virginia, pg. 499.

L 18 Wilkes Cemetery (Also known as Old Camp Ground Cemetery (From Culleoka, go west on Mooesville Pke to Frank Moore Road and turn north. Go 3/4 mile and turn left on Cemetery Road and continue for 1/4 mile. Cemetery is on right. )

Bradshaw, Mary E. Ramsey, 13 Jul 1844 to 26 Jul 1892. "Wife James M. Bradshaw.".

Citation: Fred Lee Hawkins, Jr., Maury County, Tennesse Cemeteries, Vol. II (Columia, Tennessee, 1989), Library of Virginia, pg. 522.

L 32 Evergreen Cemetery, Maury County, Tennessee (Take Dodson Gap Rd. south out of Campbell's Station and go 1 1/2 miles. The cemetery is just west of the road but is so badly grown up that it is not easy to see. It is in a low place and the grass and bushes have almost hidden the monuments, even though several of them are large and imposing.) (T.P.T.W., p. D-221)

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Bradshaw, Eli G., 2 Jun 1791 to 5 Feb 1872. (81 01 05). (Capt. Wm. Dooley's Co., War of 1812;

gave land for Evergreen Church.) Bradshaw, Sara N., 14 Sep 1787 to 15 Dec. 1852 (64 03 01.) Wife of Eli G. Bradshaw Bradshaw, W. G., 2 Mar 1806 to 2 Feb 1880 (73 11 00) Bradshaw, Jane 1 Jan 1816 to 16 Sep 1880 (64 08 16) "Wife of W. G. Bradshaw" Bradshaw, Eli, 27 Jan ......................., (Dates buried) Bradshaw, Levina C., ......................., (Dates buried).

Source Title: Maury County, Tennessee, A Genealogical Abstract of Minute Books 2A and 3, June 1813 to November 1816


Citation: Carol Wells, Maury County, Tennessee, A Genealogical Abstract of Minute Books 2A and 3, June 1813 to November 1816, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 91.

Ordered Sally Bradshaw & Wm. Bradshaw Junr have letters of administration on the estate of William Bradshaw Senr decd with will annexed; bond with Pleasant Nelson surety.

Citation: Carol Wells, Maury County, Tennessee, A Genealogical Abstract of Minute Books 2A and 3, June

1813 to November 1816, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 91.

The last will and testament of William Bradshaw Senr deceased proven by Lewis Cockrill & Hugh B.

Porter.

Citation: Carol Wells, Maury County, Tennessee, A Genealogical Abstract of Minute Books 2A and 3, June 1813 to November 1816, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 93.

Jesse Evans Esqr licensed to keep an ordinary at his now dwelling house; bond, with William Weems, William Bradshaw his securities.

Source Title: Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817


Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 108. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book D, Pg. 115

Isaac Acuff and Polly Acuff of Maury to William Crawford of same, for $532, 100 acres on E. side Lytle Creek, part of Breckenridge and Looney grant. Joins George Breckenridge’s 300 acres, and the N.W. corner of Isaac Bills, also joins Alexander Gillaspie. Wit: John Wiley, Will Bradshaw, John P. Craig. Dated: Jan. 31, 1810. Reg: Aug 16, 1810. Signed: Isaac Acuff, Polly Acuff.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 115. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book F, Pg. 101

Craig, Washington and Co., obtained judgment against Daniel T. Woods and Gideon Pillow for $245.00. William Bradshaw, sheriff, levied on 900 acres S. of Duck River, part of original grant to John Webb and Joshua Nichols for 1900 acres, Grant #76. Samuel Craig was high bidder at $285.00. Craig made title to Gideon Pillow for valuable considerations. Land joins William McLean and Joseph Kilpatrick. Wit: Robt. Mack, P. R. Booker. Dated: June 3, 1814. Reg: July 10, 1815.


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Lard B. Boyd to Wm. Bradshaw, for $5000, ___ acres south of Duck purchased by Boyd of Coleman Whitlow (?), whereon said Boyd now lives, joins tract sold by John Spencer to Bradshaw, also joins John White. Wit: Zilmon Spencer, George Breckenridge. Dated: Dec. 11, 1810. Reg: May 10, 1811. Signed: John Spencer.


John Spencer to William Bradshaw, for $5000, 86 acres S. of Duck, part of James Brown’s 3980 acres Grant #1. Wit: Zilmon Spencer, George Breckenridge. Dated: Dec. 11, 1810. Reg: May 10, 1811. Signed: John Spencer.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 127. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book E, Pg. 3

N. C. Grant #29 to William Bradshaw, assignee, 1000 acres joining Moses Frierson, nearly opposite mouth of Snow Creek. 10 lbs. per 100 acres having been paid by Griffith W. Rutherford. Robert Love Dep. Surveyor.


William Martin, for use of Joseph Martin, recovered judgment against Spencer Griffin and Ephraim McClean for $480.35 plus costs; Wm. Bradshaw, sheriff, levied on 300 acres on Snow Cr., being part of Michael Bacon grant in name of Robert Hill, being place where Spencer Griffin now lives known as mill tract. Ephraim McLean and John Carithers high bidders at $202. Land joins Joseph Heir, Perkins, Spencer Griffin. Wit: Joseph B. Porter, Sam Polk, Robert Logan. Dated: Nov. 20, 1811. Signed: Will Bradshaw, sheriff.


John M. Taylor of Maury to John Brown of Knox, land opposite tow of Columbia, 600 acres bought of William Bradshaw, Sheriff. Wit: Will Bradshaw, James Trimble. Dated: Dec. 1, 1812. Reg: Dec. 1, 1812.


William W. Craig sued and obtained attachment against John Blair and Robert Blair on Sept. 5, 1811, which attachment levied on 380 acres on Fountain Creek, part of 500 acre grant to Elijah Robertson, Grant #1043, and one other tract of 50 acres, part of same survey. Blairs failing to appear, judgment against him them by default. William W. Craig was high bidder at auction held by William Bradshaw, Sheriff. Dated: Nov. 27, 1812. Reg: Jan. 10, 1814.


William W. Craig sued and obtained attachment against John Blair and Robert Blair on Sept. 5, 1811, which attachment levied on 380 acres on Fountain Creek, part of 500 acre grant to Elijah Robertson, Grant #1043, and one other tract of 50 acres, part of same survey. Blairs failing to appear, judgment against him them by default. William W. Craig was high bidder at auction held by William Bradshaw, Sheriff. Dated: Nov. 27, 1812. Reg: Jan. 10, 1814.


Alfred Balch of Davidson co. to Isaac B. Hardin, William Morgan and George Morgan, part of Lot #27 in Town of Columbia for valuable consideration. Wit: George Breckenridge, Wm. Bradshaw. Dated: July 5, 1813. Reg: Feb. 15, 1814.

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William Bradshaw, sheriff, to Washington Shaw of Maury, a lot, property of Hugh Shaw, attached by Washington Shaw, sold June 19, 1813. Wit: John Edmiston, Samuel Shaw.


Nicholas Perkins, Jr. of Williamson Co. to Morgan Fitzpatrick, Peter Young and Richard Russell of Maury, for $1000, 1000 acres on Globe Creek, west of a 5000 acre grant by the State of N. C. To William T. Lewis, being the tract conveyed by Thomas Hardeman and Thomas Hardin Perkins to Nicholas Perkins. Hardeman had purchase the tract from Michael Troy and Troy from William T. Lewis. Wit: William Alexander, Will Bradshaw. Dated: Nov. 21, 1814. Reg: May 12, 1815.

Signed: N. Perkins.


William Bradshaw, sheriff, selling to Ehpraim McLean 250 acres on Snow Creek, land belonging to Jacob Scott and sold at instance of Oliver B. Hays. William Churchwell was high bidder at $5.00 on June 13, 1812, instructed sheriff to make deed to McLean. Includes mill and plantation whereon Spencer Griffin formerly lived.


Henry G. Kearney of Maury to Andrew Goff of Williamson, for $500.00, 300 acres South of Duck, joins Jacob Scott, Zachariah Martin, William McLin, Childress, Samuel Hinds and Simeon Hinds, being part of Joseph Hinds, Jr.’s 5000 acre grant. Wit: Will Bradshaw, John L. Wood, N. Porter. Dated: Sept. 10, 1814. Reg: July 25, 1815.


The General Assembly of the State of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1811 passed an act entitled Act for the Relief of Sheriffs: to wit; That John Spencer, late Sheriff of Maury Co., be allowed two years from the passage of this act to finish his collection of taxes for the years 1808 and 1809. Spencer made a report to the Maury County Court in March, 1812, that a tract of 1000 acres on Big Bigby Creek owned by John Dixon had not been listed for taxation for 1809 nor taxes paid thereon and that he could find no goods or chattels in said county to distrain for same, judged by the court that land be sold. John M. Taylor was the lowest bidder for cash and the only bidder offering to pay taxes and costs. More than a year has elapsed without the redemption of the land by payment of taxes. Now therefore April 19, 1815, William Bradshaw, now sheriff of Maury Co., make deed to John M. Taylor of Madison Co., Miss., for payment of taxes, land joins Anderson Hunt, four miles about due S. of Gen. Greene’s S.W. corner, joins Nicholas Long, James Pearsell and James Campbell.


Alfred Balch of Davidson Co. to John Brown of Maury, for $500.00, Lot #17 in the Town of Columbia, next to the S.E. corner of Patrick Maguire’s Brick House, running S. on the Public Square to the lot where John Hodge, Esq. now lives. Joins William Bradshaw, Isaac B. Hardin, and Patton and Irwin. Wit: Patrick Maguire, John M. Goodloe. Dated: June 20, 1815. Reg: Jan. 15, 1816. Signed: Afred Balch.

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William Armstrong of Maury to his son John M. Armstrong of Madison Co., Miss. Trust deed to William Bradshaw of Maury for $3000.00, tract of 200 acres N. of Duck River where William Armstrong now lives, being a part of Charles Partee’s survey. Bradshaw to hold land until Mar. 1 next, at which time it be sold. Wit: Jos. Herndon, Don Graham. Dated: Jan. 2, 1816. Reg: June 5, 1816. Signed: Jno. Armstrong.


Joseph B. Porter to James Dobbin, both of Maury, for $333.00, 111 acres, being part of Reese Porter’s 640 acres grant from the State of North Carolina. Joins James Brown, William Bradshaw and Hinds.


William Bradshaw, Sheriff and Collector of taxes, to John Brown. 600 acres, the land belonged to David Ross and sold to John M. Taylor for nonpayment of taxes. Taylor releases to John Brown. Land beginning on the N. bank of Duck River at the S.E. corner of William Hardin’s 1700 acres.

Wit: J. B. Porter, Daniel Graham. Dated: Aug. 18, 1816. Reg: Aug. 28, 1816. Signed: Will Bradshaw.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 2. Deed Book A, pp. 8-9

James Hamilton of Davison Co., Tenn. to William Bradshaw of Davidson Co., Tenn. Quit Claim Deed dated 1 May 1807. Registered 10 Feb. 1808. Conveying 3980 acres of Lytle’s Creek on S. side of Duck River for sum of five cents. Tract was granted to James Brown by State of N.C., joins Nicholas Long. Witness: J. Childress, Jr. R. Whyte. On 24 Nov. 1807, John Childress and Robert White appeared before John Overton, one of the Judges of Superior Courts and acknowledged within deed.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 20. Deed Book A, pp. 165-166

Daniel Brown of Davidson Co. to Joseph B. Porter of same, dated 30 Aug. 1799, reg. 10 June 1809, $100 for 100 acres in Middle Dist. on Duck River, Lytle's Creek. Begin as S. W. corner of James Brown's 390 acre tract. Witness: Wm. Porter, Hugh Bradshaw, Jr.


David Oglevie, Mortgage. For $1500.00 paid by William Bradshaw the following negroes: Harry Grimes aged 35; negro woman, Murryeyer age 36; Lucy age 17; also two stills, tubs and vessels; 5 horses, and household furniture. Wit: Nimrod Porter, Edmund (X) Cooper. Dated: Feb 15, 1816. Reg: Sept. 21, 1816. Signed: David Oglevie.


James V. Turner of East Greenwich, Rode Island, to Peter R. Booker for $1760.00, 220 acres joining Frierson. Wit: Will Bradshaw, Saml. Craig, Hor. DePriest. Dated: Dec. 30, 1815. Reg: Feb. 7, 1817 Signed: James V. Turner.

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Alexander Turner to William Bradshaw, for $50.000, lot #29 in the Town of Columbia. Wit: Robert L. Cobbs, Daniel Graham. Dated: Nov. 28, 1816. Reg: June 16, 1817.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 22. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, pp. 187-188

John Joseph Long of Maury to John Farny of same, dated 15 Sept. 1808, reg. 13 July 1809. For $572, 143 acres. Beginning at Mr. Booker’s S.E. corner, S. to Littletown Capel. Part of 5000 acre grant to Nicholas Long, Sr. Witness: William Bradshaw, James Berry.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 23. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book A p. 190

George Breckenridge, Deputy Surveyor of 2nd Dist. Resurveyed and processioned for Mary Parker, 5000 acres in Maury Co. on waters of Big Creek, blue Water Cr. All of which are waters of Richland Creek of Elk River, originally granted by N.C. to John Nelson by Grant #116. Beginning at John Armstrong’s S.W. corner and Micajah Green Lewis’ N.E. corner, W. with Lewis, crossing heads of some branches of Richland Creek and to Lewis N.W. corner, thence N. fork of same, S. of Big Creek, then E. to Big Creek and up same of W. side McCutchin’s trace, then S. crossing McCutchin’s trace and Big Creek. Signed: Geo. Breckenridge, D.S. and Robt. Gill, Eli G. Bradshaw, S.C.C. and John Everett, Marker.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 38. Deed Book B, pg. 114

By virtue of six writs of Fierie Facias issued and signed by John Lindsay, Esq., J.P. of Maury Co., Dated 31, March 1814. Five for the sum of $99.99 debt besides costs, the other for $71.71 at instance of Hardin and Morgen against James M. Lewis. Also by virtue of two other writs issued by William McNiell, J.P. Dated 31, March, 1814, one at instance of John Hodge against James M. Lewis commanding that of goods and chattels, lands and tenements of said Lewis be made the sums mentions. I have seized amon other things 5 negroes and household furniture, includes desk, delph ware and book case. Advertised to epose the same to public sale at house of James M. Lewis on Monday, 11 April. At which sale William T. Lewis was hgih bidder. Dated, 10 April, 1814. Reg. 13 May, 1815. Signed: Will Bradshaw, Sheriff.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 38. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book B, p. 111

By virtue of six writs of Fieri Facias issued and signed by John Lindsay, Esq., J.P. of Maury Co., Dated, 31 March, 1814. Five for sum of $99.99 debt besides costs, the other for $71.71 ¾ at instance of Hardin and Morgen against James M. Lewis. Also by virtue of two other writs issued by William McNiell, J.P. Dated 31, March, 1814, one at instance of John Hodge against James M. Lewis commanding that of goods and chattels, lands and tenements of said Lewis be made the sums mentioned. I have seized among other things 5 negroes and household furniture, includes desk, delph ware and book case. Advertised to expose the same to public sale at house of James M. Lewis on Monday, 11 April. At which sale William T. Lewis was high bidder. Dated, 10 April, 1814. Reg. 13 May 1815. Signed: Will Bradshaw, Sheriff.


Zechariah Wilburn of Maury to Robert Champ. Bill of sale of negro girl. Witness: R. Passmore, Will Bradshaw. Signed: Zechariah (X) Wilbourn. Dated 26 Oct. 1818. Reg. Oct. 1818.


Robert Champ release of negro to Zachariah Wilbourn. Signed Robert Champ. Wit: Nathaniel

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Rogers. Dated 26 Oct. 1818. Reg. 1 July, 1820. Wit: Will Bradshaw.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 56. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book B, Pg. 290

Edward Littlefield to Patrick Maguire. Bill of sale for negro. Witness: Will Bradshaw, David Craighead. Signed: Ed. B. Littlefield. Dated 21 Feb. 1821. Reg. 29 May, 1821.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pg. 76. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book C, Pg. 133

Lark B. Boyd to John Spencer, both of Maury Co., 47 acres on Lytle’s Creek, beginning on S. bank of Duck River, corner of tract conveyed by Lemuel White to John Spencer joins tract conveyed by Spencer to William Bradshaw. Witness: Will Bradshaw, Zilmon Spencer, George Breckenridge. Signed: Lard B. Boyd. Dated: Dec. 11, 1801. Reg: May 14, 1811.


John White of Williamson Co. to Lard B. Boyd of Maury, tract of land S. of Duck beginning at s. boundary of John White’s 960 acre tract, joins tract conveyed by White to Coleman Whitlow and by Whitlow to Boyd, and south bank of Duck River. Witness: Will Bradshaw, Zilmon Spencer, Geo. Breckenridge. Signed: John White. Datd: Dec. 11, 1811. Reg: Aug 25, 1811.


John White of Williamson Co. to Lard B. Boyd of Maury, tract of land S. of Duck beginning at s. boundary of John White’s 960 acre tract, joins tract conveyed by White to Coleman Whitlow and by Whitlow to Boyd, and south bank of Duck River. Witness: Will Bradshaw, Zilmon Spencer, Geo. Breckenridge. Signed: John White. Datd: Dec. 11, 1811. Reg: Aug 25, 1811.


Polly Gambling of Williamson Co. to William Bradshaw of Maury Co., 55 acres on S. side Duck river, beginning on bank of River, W. to the S.E. corner of tract conveyed by Lard. B. Boyd to William Bradshaw, thence N. to S.W. corner of tract conveyed by John White to L. B. Boyd, for consideration of $5000. Wit: J. C. McDowell, William Ward. Dated: Oct. 26, 1811. Reg: Jan. 27, 1812. Signed: Polly Gambling.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pp. 1-2.

Deed Book A, pp. 6-7-8

10 Feb. 1807, Jon Childress, Jr. Marshall of West Tenn. District to William Bradshaw of Davidson Co., Tenn. Suit instituted by Charles Campbell and Michael Campbell against George Brown, Wm. Brown and John Maticgin as bail of Daniel Brown in Federal Court of district in which suit plaintiff recovered judgment against defendant for $376.82 ½ debt and $52.49 costs and whereas on motion of plaintiff an execution did issue thus. The President of the United States of America to the Marshall of the West Tennessee Greeting, We command you that of the goods and chattels, lands and tenements of George Brown, William Brown and John Malicgin, late of your district, Greeting. You cause to be made $376.82 ½ which Charles Campbell and Michael Campbell in U. S. Court recovered against them as bail for Daniel Brown and $52.49 costs and that you have before the Judge at Court at Nashville on the first Thursday after the 4th Monday of May next to render to said Charles and Michael Campbell the debt. Witness, John McNairy, Esq. Judge of said district at Nashville, this first Thursday after the 4th Monday in Nov. 1806, which execution was levied on all the right, title and interest of George and William Brown to 3980 acres on Duck River, Middle District and after advertising according to law the time and place of sale of said land should be. Was on 13 Jan 1807, exposed to public auction in town of Franklin, Williamson Co., and purchased by William

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Bradshaw for the sum of $1200, he being the highest bidder. John Childress conveyed the land on Lytle’s Creek on South side Duck River to Bradshaw. Joins Nicholas Long, tract was granted to James Brown by State of N. C. and sold in the name of George and William Brown as heirs of James Brown. Witness: R. McGavock, Thomas Childress. May 18, 1807, David Campbell one of the judges of the Superior Courts of Law and Equity for the State of Tenn. and John Childress, Junior. Esq. Marshall of W. Tenn. District and Acknowledge execution.

Citation: Virginia Wood Alexander, Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Books A-F, 1807-1817, pp. 22-23.

Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book A, pp. 188-189

George Breckenridge, Deputy Surveyor, of Second Dist. Resurveyed and processioned for John McIver, 5000 acres in Maury Co. on Big Creek, Branch of Richland creek of Elk River, originally granted by N.C. to Martin Armstrong, by Grant #72, dated 10 July 1788, by him to Joshua Watson and conveyed by George Gilpin commissioners of Bankruptcy in case of Watson to John McIver. Land passed to William Dobbings Spring. Surveyed 17 July 1809, by George Breckenridge, D. S. Isaac L. Waters and John Everett, S.C.C. for 2 miles and then Robert Gill and Eli G. Bradshaw, S.C.C.

Source Title: Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832


Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 100. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C Page 353 Accounts of estate of Moses G. Frierson, 1814-1819. Persons named: ….. WM. BRADSHAW ….

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 103. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C JOHN BRADSHAW Page 375 Sale of property of William Hawkins, deceased purchasers: ….. JOHN BRADSHAW ….. 9 December 1814, Mary and William Hawkins, administrators.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 113. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C Page 427 List of accounts standing on the books of David Oglivie, deceased and unsettled January 1817: ………… By Elizabeth Ogliver and Wm. Bradshaw, administrators. Also signed by E. P. Oglover and WILLIAM BRADSHAW.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 114. Maury County, Tennessee, Deed Book D Pg. 178 Robert Wilson of Livingston Co., Kentucky to John Wilson, son of Robert Wilson, of Maury Co., for $600, 150 acres on Lytle’s Creek, joins Looney and Breckenridge, and Richard Faucet (also

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spelled Faucit), being part of 300 acres tract conveyed by Abraham Looney to Robt. Wilson. Wit: Will Bradshaw, Richard Faucett, William Trousdale. Dated: Sept. 23, 1809. Reg: Sept. 9, 1810. Signed: Robert Wilson.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 13. Maury County, TN Wills and Settlements, Book B Page 174 Account of estate of Robert Neely, William Neely, Administrator, 28 October 1807. “To amount _____ the testator (?) in South Carolina, Chester District. 17 June 1811 .. amount of van due bill as made by administrator.” 1812 .. To William Lata note for a horse (?) in schooling; note on John Gilmore due 17 January 1805, note on John Latta; Henry Branch; William Rodgers. To account on Joshua Dale, Thomas Hedgepath, Aydelot, James Lurk, Patenr Fare, Widow Whitson, Hugh Douglass, paid Richd Baskerville, George Hanks, A. Wherton, Samuel H. Williams, _____ Earthman, John Chambers, James Walker. Peter R. Booker, Harrison Coffe___, Stephen Edwards, Hughe Neeley, WILLIAM BRADSHAW, Benjamin Thomas, Harrison Cooper, Doctor McClean (paid for attendance), Thomas Hedgepath (for attending), Robert Buford, Ambrose Powel, Marker Mellon Redengride (?), William Ray, Doctor John DeWears, James McAlister, Thomas Jeletotte (?).

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 141. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D, Page 94 Recorded 11 June 1826…Sale of estate of WILLIAM BRADSHAW, deceased. George Harrison, administrator Page 97-100 Recorded 11 June 1826…Inventory and account of sale of estate of WILLIAM BRADSHAW, deceased…signed H. Gower, administrator, and Elizabeth Bradshaw administratrix.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 143. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D Page 116 Recorded 16 June 1826 Provision for Elisabeth Bradshaw, widow of WILLIAM BRADSHAW, deceased for 1825…signed 13 December 1824. Peter R. Booker, John Booker, George M. Martin.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 152. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D Page 231 Settlement with George Harrison, administrator of WILLIAM BRADSHAW, deceased…sworn in open court 16 April 1827.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 164. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D Page 354 Bradshaw, Year’s allowance for Kessiah Bradshaw, signed 4 November 1826 by Charles Sowell, Moses A. Willey and Sam. Robinson.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 165. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D ELIAS BRADSHAW Page 361 Elias Bradshaw, Inventory of Elias Bradshaw, deceased, signed 4 November 1826 by John O. Cook, administrator.

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Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D

and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 165. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D ELIAS BRADSHAW Page 361 Elias Bradshaw, Inventory of Elias Bradshaw, deceased, signed 4 November 1826 by John O. Cook, administrator.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 165. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D Page 359 Inventory of Property of William Bynum, deceased made 30 October 1824: eight negro men, seven negro women, five negro boys and two negro girls. Signed 29 October 1824 by H. Grove and Elizabeth Bradshaw.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 17. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book A Page 220 29 September 1813 Debts of Late L. B. Estus deceased ….. WILLIAM BRADSHAW ….

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 182. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book E Page24 Inventory of William Brown, recorded 26 August 1829. Accounts …. . James Bradshaw ……

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 2. Page 19 Amount of Sales of Lots and purchasers names in town of Columbia 1808 Lot: No. 23 Purchaser: WILLIAM BRADSHAW.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 238. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book E Page 466 Elias Bradshaw, deceased, Administrator’s Settlement, recorded 7 March 1832, vouchers of Robert Crosby, Charles Sowell, Moses A. Wiley, Hiram Hill, Wiliam Letsinger, Hartwell Dickinson, Thos. Walker, Jos. McMurray, A.T. Isom, P. Gordon, George Quigley, L.C. Oliphant, Crawford and Porter, the widow, William Cragg, “paid $6.50 for whiskey and coffin”..signed John O. Cook, administrator…signed 9 December 1831 by A. Cathey, Joseph McMurray, J.P.’s.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 35. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book B Page 168 Inventory of David Oglevie, deceased. Returned 24 August 1816. Elizabeth Oglevie, administratrix, and WILL BRADSHAW, administrator.

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Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 46. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C Page 6 Heirs of Green Williamson, deceased. Division and distribution of negro property. Commissioners Wilikison Barns; Samuel H. Williams; WILLIAM BRADSHAW; William Pillow; and John Hodge. 1823.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 51. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C Page 36 Account of sale of Nathaniel Willis, Peter R. Booker and John Matthews, executors of estate of West Harris, deceased; ….. SARAH BRADSHAW …… 19 September 1823.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pg. 61. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C Page 90 16 November 1822. Commissions laying off provision. (Does not show for whom.) William Henderson, Thompson Porter, Solomon Bradshaw.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pp. 162-163. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book D Page 340 Isaac B. Hardin, John Hodge and Robert Mack executors of Isaac B. Hardin, in account 1825; Receipts and notes on ……. BENJAMIN BRADSHAW …….. WILLIAM BRADSHAW ……. Signed 27 January 1825.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pp. 20-21. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book B page 3 Will of WILLIAM BRADSHAW: Sally, my dearly beloved wife; land in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under management of Robert Trimble, my attorney; three beloved children: WILLIAM BRADSHAW, James Bradshaw and Jane Bradshaw. Nephew WILLIAM BRADSHAW, Jr., and wife, executors. 4 March 1814. Witnesses: Lewis Cockell; Hugh B. Porter; and John Hambue.

Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pp. 20-21. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book B page 3 Will of WILLIAM BRADSHAW: Sally, my dearly beloved wife; land in Bourbon County, Kentucky, under management of Robert Trimble, my attorney; three beloved children: WILLIAM BRADSHAW, James Bradshaw and Jane Bradshaw. Nephew WILLIAM BRADSHAW, Jr., and wife, executors. 4 March 1814. Witnesses: Lewis Cockell; Hugh B. Porter; and John Hambue.

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Citation: Jill Knight Garrett and Marise Parrish Lightfoot, Maury County, Tennessee, Will Books A, B, C-1, D and E, 1807-1832, Library of Virginia, pp. 53-55. Maury County, Tennessee Wills and Settlements, Book C Page 46 Supplementary inventory of estate of James M. Lewis, made 22 October 1822, recorded 24 December 1823 …… WILLIAM BRADSHAW and William Pillow ….. WILLIAM BRADSHAW ….

Source Title: Maury County, Tennessee, Wills and Minutes, Vol. I. Book B., 1810-1825


Citation: Maury County, Tennessee, Wills and Minutes, Vol. I. Book B., 1810-1825 (The Tennessee Historical Records Survey), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 2-3. (P 3) The last will and Testament of William Bradshaw, decd. In th name of God Amen I William Bradshaw, of the county of Maury and State of Tennessee being very sick and weak of boddy but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God for the same calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say principall and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hand of allmighty God that gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian burial at the discretion of my friends nothing doubting but at the General resurrection but that I shall receive the same again by the mighty power of God, and as touching such world by estate wherewith is has pleased God to Bless me in this life. I give demise, and dispoe of the same in the following manner and form, (to wit) first, I give and bequeath to Sally my dearly beloved wife the whole of my real and personal estate (to wit) seven head of horse beast, thirteen head of cattle and eight head of hogs together with all my household and kitchen furniture likewise all my right tittle and intrust and claim to a certain improvement on what is called Congress land containing five acres of cleaned land with a good cabin on it lying and being in the county and State aforesaid on the waters of little Bigby, also all my right title of land lying and being in County of Bourbon and in the state of Kentucky, now in las and under management of Robert Trimble my true and lawful attorney in part in and about the management of said business it is further my will that said land when obtained shall be sold and the money arising from such sale shall be put out at interest for the use of my three beloved children to wit, my sons William Bradshaw, and James Bradshaw and my daughter Jane Bradshaw, to be equally divided amongst them &c it is further my will that at the death or marriage of my aforesaid beloved wife Sally that the whole of the aforesaid property &c be equally divided among my four beloved children, William Bradshaw, James Bradshaw and my daughter Jane Bradshaw, I likewise make and ordain my nephew William Bradshaw Jr., and my before named beloved Sally the executor and executrix of this my last will and testament all and singular lands messuages and tenements by them freely to be enjoyed and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke & disannul other former testaments wills bequeath and executors by me in any wise before named Willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament sealed this fourth day of March in the year of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and fourteen signed sealed published pronounced and delivered and declared by the said William Bradshaw to be his last will and testament in the presence of us who in the presence of each other have here unto subscribed our names. William Bradshaw, (Seal) Lewis, Cockell, Jurat Hugh B. Porter, Jurat John Hemtree, Jurat. Bradshaw, William

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Source Title: Obituaries from Early Tennessee Newpapers: 1794-1851


Citation: The Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Obituaries from Early Tennessee Newpapers: 1794-1851, 1. National Banner & Nashville Whig Fri., Oct. 20, 1826 Bradshaw, Elias Died in Maury County. Bradshaw, Elias

Citation: Rev. Silas Emmett Lucas, Jr., Obituaries from Early Tennessee Newspapers, 1794-1851, pg. 38. National Banner & Nashville Daily Advertiser (Wed., Jan. 30, 1833) Bradshaw, Mrs. Elizabeth. Died in Maury County National Banner & Nashville Daily Advertiser (Mon., Feb. 4, 1833) Bradshaw, Mrs. Elizabeth, Relict of William Bradshaw, dec'd. Died in Maury County on the 27th ult. after a lingering illness of several years.

Source Title: Smith County, Tenn., Deed Books B-M, 1800 - 1835


Citation: Smith County, Tenn., Deed Books B-M, 1800 - 1835 (, 1986), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 176. Armstead Stubblefield to George Stubblefield, Woodruff Stubblefield, Tilman Stubblefield, Garrison Stubblefield, Meredith Walton and wife Nancy, Edward Bradley and wife Fanny, William Bradshaw and wife Betsy, all heirs of Clement Stubblefield a tract of land. 2 December 1822. (Pp. 269-270).

Citation: Smith County, Tenn., Deed Books B-M, 1800 - 1835 (, 1986), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pp. 216-217. William Bradshaw and wife Elizabeth, heirs of Clement Stubblefield, to Benjamin Clardy a tract of land on Goos Creek. 24 January 1824. (Pp.-94).

Source Title: Smith County, Tenn., Deeds Vol. Two (Nov. 1804 - Apr. 1807)


Citation: Laura Willis, Smith County, Tenn., Deeds Vol. Two (Nov. 1804 - Apr. 1807) (Melber, Ky, Simmons Historical Publications, 2000), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 27.

Deed Book 1, Page 304 Deed from Absalom Graves to William Adams Indenture made this 13th day of September 1805, between Absalom Graves and Pheby Graves, his wife of Smith County, and William Adams of Halifax County, Virginia, for and in consderation of the sum of one hundred and twelve pounds ten shillings to them in hand paid, for a tract of land running east with William Solomon's line, then north with John Adam's line, then west with William Woods' line to John Bradshaw's line, then west with William Bradshaw's line, and containing two hundred and twenty-five acres.

Absalom (X) Graves Pheby (X) Graves

Test: Basil Shaw Daniel Hylione Deed was registered this 17th day of September 1804. Robert Allen, Clerk.

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Source Title: Sumner County, Tennessee, Abstracts of Will Books 1 and 2 (1788-1842)


Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Sumner County, Tennessee, Abstracts of Will Books 1 and 2 (1788-1842), pg. 39. Thomas Stubblefield, July 18, 1819 Will, Thomas Stubblefield. Will. Wife Nancy. Land on road from Bleadsoe's Lick to Hartsville. Children: Anstreat Stubblefield; George; Woodruff; Fanny Bradley; Eilman; Elizabeth Bradshaw; Nancy Walton; Lucindy; Garrison. Fanny married Col. Edward Bradley. Armstreet died and left infant daughter Amelia H. Stubblefield. Proved 1825. (p. 26).

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Sumner County, Tennessee, Abstracts of Will Books 1 and 2 (1788-1842), pg. 67. Lucella Granger, 16 May 1838 will, Funeral expenses be paid. Brother Hiram Mitchell. Sister Jane Williams. Mentions ? Moore and Emily Brashaw.. To Emily Branham. To sister Emily Brandon 50 acres on which she now lives. To my neice Julia Braham. To enclose my mother's graveyard. Appoints Hiram Mitchell exec. Wit: J. Harrison, Wm. M. C. Barr, Eli Marshall. Securities: Meridith Hodges, P. W. Martin. Pvd. August Court 1838. (p. 245).

Source Title: Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806


Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), pg. 115. Deed Book, Vol. 3, pg 382 Release 27 June 1803 William Bradshaw to John Hazlet. Wit: John Criyer, William Ogals. This directly follows the entry of sale of land by James Robertson to John Hazlet. Tract was originally granted to Hugh Bradshaw

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 100. Deed Book, Vol 3, pg. 199 Deed 18 July 1801 Thomas Stoublefield to Henry McCaden, $60.00, tr of 37 acres 28 poles, being on Second Creek at NE cor of Bradshaw, part of Alexander McCavo tr of 640 acres. Wit: Wm. Bradshaw, Jurat, John Bradshaw.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 104. Deed Book, Vol 3, pg. 245 Deed 2 Mar 1802 John Purviance, Wilson County to Thomas Rieff & Redmond Dillon Barry, $150, tr in fork of Station Camp Creek & Cumberland River, being part of tr orig granted John Elliott, beg on sd river bank 100 poles E of Station Camp Creek, being 100 acres. Wit: Will Bradshaw, Jesse Womack.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 110. Deed Book, Vol. 3, pg. 320 Certified Conveyance 12 Sept 1800 States that in presence of Seth Mabry, William Bradshaw, Elder, transferred for L10, tract of land to William Bradshaw, Junior. Sworn in court 4 January (1803?).

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Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington

Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 115. Deed Book, Vol. 3, pg. 381 Deed Henry Robertson and Margaret Robertson (relationship not stated) to John Hazlet, $200, plantation or tr of 50 acres on N side Cumberland River, orig. granted to Hugh Bradshaw & by him conv to Robertson. Wit: John Vincent, James Robin, Sr. James Berittey?.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 115. Deed Book, Vol. 3, pg. 382 Deed 8 Jan 1802 James Robertson to John Hazlet, planter, $30.00, 20 acres on N side Cumberland River, orig granted Hugh Bradshaw. Wit: Jno Cryer, Wm. Ogles.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington

Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 116. Deed Book, Vol 3, pg. 397 Deed 15 Aug 1803 William Bradshaw to James Bentley, $300, tr beg on N bank Cumberland River, being 170 acres. Wit: John H. Bush, Robert Trousdale

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 86. Deed Book Vol 3, Apr 1800 - Oct 1805, pg. 2 10 July 1799 Hugh Bradshaw, Senr. of Davidson Co. TN, to William Bradshaw, (relationship not stated), for value of land, 320 acres on N. side Cumberland River, beg at Robertson cor on bank sd river & abutting Sudduth land, being part tr granted Hugh by NC Patent #353. Wit: Henning Posie, H. Bradsaw, Jurat.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 96. Deed Book vol 3, pg. 147 Deed 24 June 1801 Will Lytle, Jr. Davidson Co, TN to Thomas Stoublefield, $60.00, tr of 37 acres & 38 poles on Second Creek beg at NE cor of Bradshaw, part of Alexander McCombs tr of 640 acres. Wit: Henry Lyon, John L. Martin.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1793 - 1806 (Henington Publishing Company, 1988), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 97. Deed Book vol 3, pg. 150 Deed 24 Jan 1801 Will Lytle, Juniorr. Davidson Co, TN to Woodruff Stoublefield, $120.00, tr of 87 acres, 2 quarters & 4 poles on waters of Second Creek beg at SE cor Henry McAdams, moving to cor of Major Murray & point in line of Bradshaw & being part of Alexander McCombs 640 acres. Wit: Henry Lyon, Jno L. Martin.

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Source Title: Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817


Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 110. Deed Book Vol. 7, Jan. 1814 - Apr. 1817, pg. 189 Deed 24 Oct 1814 John Overton, Davidson Co, TN, to James Winchester, $400, 200 acres, being part tr 640 acres granted to James Felin & Sampson Williams by Grant No. 475, dated 28 Dec 1802, conv by him to Overton, & divided by order of CC, deed of partition was returned in 1814. Tr was on Cumberland River, & adj Bradshaw. Wit: John Hawkins, Marcus B. Winchester, Robert White, John Barham.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 116. Deed Book vol. 7, Jan 1814 - Apr 1817, pg. 260 Deed: 27 July 1813 & of the Independence of the USA the 38th John Hazlet, Roberston Co, TN, to Jacob C. Cook, $350, 50 acres on N side Cumberland River orig granted Hugh Bradshaw & by conv to Henry Robisen. Wit: As above.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 16. Deed Bk vol 4, Feb 1806-Jun 1810, pg. 176 Deed 13 Dec 1802 William Bradshaw, Davidson Co, TN to Alexander Youree, $890, 320 Acres on N side Cumberland River & about 2 miles above mouth of Bledsoe Creek, being bounded by Lyons & Hazlett. Wit: Thomas Youree, Willison Porter.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 46. Deed Book, vol 5, Jun 1810 to Nov 1811, page 62 Deed 2 Apr 1810 William Bradshaw, Maury Co, TN, to William Youree, $1.00, tr on Cumberland River, part of tr orig granted to Hugh Bradshaw by North Carolina, Patent 353, & being 80 acres. Wit: James Robinson, Alexander Youree.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 68. Deed Book Vol. 6, Sep 1811 - May 1814, pg. 114 Deed, 12 Oct 1811 Frances Youree to William Youree (relationship not stated), $1.00, 160 acres on N side Cumberland River about 2 miles above mouth of Bledsoe's Creek, part of tr that William Bradshaw sold to Alexander Youree, beg at cor of James Bintley. Wit: Hum Bate, Elizabeth P. Bate.

Citation: Joyce Martin Murray, Sumner County, Tennessee, Deed Abstracts: 1806-1817, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 86. Deed Book, Vol. 6, Sep 1811 - May 1814, pg 343 Deed 14 Sept 1813 Sampson Williams, Jackson County, to John Overton, Davidson County, $1.00, tr being undivided moiety or 1/2 640 acre tr being entry 545 from North Carolina to James Felin & myself on Dec 28, 1802, being N bank Cumberland River, part of which preemp is lost or taken away by Bradshaw leaving balance of 454 acres between James Felin & myself, which I here convey.

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Source Title: Sumner County, Tennessee, Probate Data, 1787-1808


Citation: Gale W. Bamman and Debbie W. Spero, Sumner County, Tennessee, Probate Data, 1787-1808, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 53.

Page 488 Henry Bradshaw vs Samuel Caldwell and Elizabeth McReynolds, admrs. of Robert McReynolds, dec'd. James C. Wilson, garnishee, says upon oath he has $5.25 in hand; that he will be owing the admr. at least $200.00 when lots in Gallatin are sold.

Source Title: Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives


Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 203. Page 74. John Vernon of Nashborough Co., N.C. gives bond to Hugh Bradshaw of same county. 1788.

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 235. 27 Nov. 1812 William Bradshaw conveys John M. Taylor 600 acres on Duck River. Suit in Circuit Court. Caveat Claim.

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 237. 22 Jan. 1813 Lard B. Boyd conveys 14 acres adjoining land of Wm. Bradshaw to John Spencer. (89).

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 244. Jul 1813 William Bradshaw coveys by a sheriff's sale a lot in Town of Columbia to Washington Shaw (338)

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 245. April 1814 Attachment against B. Turner for Lot no. 27 in Columbia being the lot of Nicholas Tate Perkins. William Bradshaw, sheriff, conveys the lot to Isaac B. Hardin, partner in the firm of Hardin and Morgan. (344).

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 274. William Bradshaw to Betsy Espy: 11 Nov. 1800.

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 276. William Bradshaw to Betsy Stubblefiled: 19 Aug. 1803 Signed by Daniel Trigg.

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 277.

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John Brachshaw to Amey Cherry: 4 Sept. 1804.

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pg. 285. John Scott to Betsy Bradshaw: 1 Nov. 1808 Signed by John Bradshaw.

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pp. 183-187.

Box 34 of Legislative Papers filed in the Tennessee State Archives. Petition of William Galbreath, 1822. He purchased in Shelbyville a lot together with a wood(?) carding machine for which he paid the sum of $2500.00. The said machine is on the north side of Duck River in the Town of Shelbyville, etc. etc. He seeks a permit to build a dam across Duck River. Dated 22 Sept. 1825. (signed by) Wm. Galbreath ...... Geo. M. Bradshaw ...... O. W. Bradshaw ...... R. E. Bradshaw ...... John Jenkins (Ginkins).

Citation: Edythe Rucker Whitley, Tennessee Genealogical Records, Record of Early Settlers From State

and County Archives (Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1980), Library of Virginia, pp. 250-252.

PETITION FROM OVERTON COUNTY To the Honourable the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee Now in Session, the Petition of the Subscribers, Inhabitants of the County of Overton, Humbly Sheweth That They Feel Disposed to Have a Part in the Present War With His Britannic Majesty's Savage Allies, Viz., the Creek Nation of Indians and Conceiving They Can Render Greater Services to the United States As Mounted Men Than They Could Possibly Do on Foot, Do Humbly Request That Your Honourable Body Would Pass a Law Authorizing Collonel Stephen Copeland of Said County To Raise by Voluntary Inlistment a Force of 500 Mounted Men out of the 3rd Judicial Circuit in Said State to March Against the Said Nation of Indians or Other Tribes of the Savage For and Fight Them in Their Own Savage Way and Act as Rangers, ect., So Long as it May Appear Necessary and That the Said Voluntary Forces When so Raised May be Paid and Allowed the Same Pay for Their Services as Other Mounted Men are Allowed in the Service of the United States on Similar Occasions - And That the Senators and Representatives in the Congress of the United States Be Instructed to Cause the Said Act when Passed by Your Honourable Body to be Sanctioned by the National Legislator, etc.

And Your Petitioners Shall Ever Pray etc

1. B. Tatton 2. Jas. McCampbell 3. Moore Matlock 4. James Fenley 5. Willie Hudleston 6. Thos. Sevington 7. John Stockton 8. Robt. Adkinson 9. John Miller 10. Phillip W. Beyer 11. Arthur Urchel 12. Isaac Smith 13. Benjm. Parrott

14. Samuel Miller 15. Thomas Burford 16. Joseph Campbell 17. Arthur Babb 18. John Hughes 19. Wm. Fleming 20. Benj. Brown 21. Jos. Harris 22. Jno. Kennedy 23. Eliga Rogers 24. John Cisco 25. Hershel Speck 26. John R. Nelson

27. James Boswell 28. James Smith 29. Stephen Horn 30. Sam Brown 31. Jacob Swallows 32. Zachiah Eldridge 33. John Hamoc 34. William Copeland 35. James Copeland 36. Stephen (?) 37. Henry Dillion 38. Land Dillion 39. Wm. Allen

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40. James McBotts 41. Simon Sims 42. James Bradsaw 43. Sampson Eldridge 44. John Eldridge 45. Thompson

Gardenshire 46. Richard Postton 47. W. Harrison 48. Wm. Upton 49. Peter Arnet 50. Jessee Arnet 51. William Upton 52. William McConnay 53. John Horn 54. John Walker 55. Carnilous Cannady 56. Thomas McDaniel 57. Seven Alley 58. Joseph Raney 59. William Boswell 60. James Lee 61. James Officer 62. Filep Upton 63. John Thomas Yount 64. Quillow Lamb 65. Jacob Davie 66. William Sims 67. Hollel Herran 68. Corneles Cannady 69. Isaac Hooser 70. Edmon Crafford 71. William Stark 72. Hennery Gore 73. Isa Roe 74. John Lee 75. Robert (?) 76. Andrew Swallows 77. Stephen Mayfield 78. James Mayfield 79. Jaec Hurst 80. Isaac Taylor 81. Richard (?) 82. Nelson Ray 83. Henry Gillmore 84. Wm. Taylor 85. Hall Dilling 86. Emstort Walker 87. Merel Littel 88. Wm. Harlow 89. Joel Paris 90. David Stuart 91. Jos. H. Windle 92. Wm. Evens 93. saiah Ruckman 94. Wm. Alred 95. Solomon Alred 96. Isaac W. Hooser

97. Britton Smith 98. James Parks 99. Joshua Morrison 100. Saml. Calliham 101. Francis Chany 102. Alexr. Fenslery 103. Chas. Natney 104. Larkin Cox 105. James Key 106. Wm. Cooksey 107. Patk. Roof 108. Ephraim Wykoff 109. John Workman 110. Benjm. Workman 111. Robt. Dale 112. Peter Bilyew 113. John Maxwell 114. Hardy Honeycutt 115. James Maxwell 116. Isaac Cunningham 117. Jessy Gentry 118. Thos. Gallion 119. Wm. Dale 120. Mathew Dale 121. Thos. Chamberlan

The above names were written by me, Jos. H. Windle, at a Genl. Muster by their request. W. Harrison Jeremiah Holman John Patrick William Officer Stephen Sewel Walter Fisk John Grayham Tiry Harp Charles Staples Eli Harrison Greenwood Harrison Hiram Allen Carter Dalton Achillis Stephens Joseph Garrett Elijah Davis John Flat Joel Cain Joseph Harris Thos. R. Harris Jessee Hull John Rolls Jon Huddleston Thos. Masters George Moore John Cannon

John Goodpasture Madison Fisk Solomon Eaves Randal Murray John Smart James McRoberts David Liles James Woods Daniel Liles Stephen Row Henry Wood Isaiah Row Jacob Rook John Davice William Bobbs Henry Baily John Harris John Savage John Goode Reubin Witt Benjamine Flowers Arthur Goodpasture Benjamine Harrison John McCord Fras. McConnell William Willard Arthur Mitchell Samuel Harris Arthur Babb Isam Johnson James Willard James Murray Robert Boyd James McConnell Abraham Goodpasture Isaac Holiman Joseph Grammer Jessee Masters Sterling Collier Allen Brock John W. Moore Wm. Holeman John Cargile James Zachery John Grimsley Joel Brook Gideon Thomas James Mabry Daniel Camon Isaac Shell Wm. Gunnells John Erwin Martin Grimsley Vardiman Lee Wm. Part Arthur Flowers

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Source Title: Tennessee Tidbits, 1778-1914, Volume II


Citation: Marjorie Hood Fischer & Ruth Blake Burns, Tennessee Tidbits, 1778-1914, Volume II (1239 Coventry Road, Vista, CA 92084, Ram Press), Library of Virginia, pg. 31. Wilson County, Tennessee, 11 May 1825 made a deed of gift to Thomas Bradshaw for 5 slaves & other property. (Wil TN, Reg Bk/346 (second set of page numbers).

Source Title: Tennessee, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero DistrictPleas, 1805-1807, Part I


Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Tennessee, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero

District Pleas, 1805-1807, Part I (Works Progress Administration, March 20, 1939), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 158. Pg. 208 And at which sessions of April aforesaid the defendant appeared in the defence by Robert White Esquire his attorney and to the plaintiffs action pleads “payment” and thereon the plaintiffs and defendant were considered to be at issue and the cause was so continued to July Sessions1806, at which time comes here into Court the plaintiffs and the defendant by their attornies aforesaid and thereon comes a Jury, to wit Wm. Wright, Joseph McKean, Pleasant McQuerry, Absolom Hooper, John Phillips, Robert Johnston, Wm. Bradshaw, Lewis Cockrill, Daniel A. Dunnum Joseph Gray, Jesse Vkc and Jones Read who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try according to evidence the issue joined between the plaintiffs and defendant has not paid the debt in the plaintiff declaration mentioned, and assess his damages sustained by reason of the non payment thereof to five dollars. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff do recover of the defendant their debt in the declaration mentioned, the sum of two hundred and fifteen dollars and ninety eight cents together with their damages so assessed to them by the Jury as aforesaid in the whole debt and damages the sum of two hundred and twenty dollars and ninety eight cents also their costs of suit in this behalf expended etc. From which judgment the defendant prayed and obtained an appeal to the honorable Superior Court of law and Equity for the District of Mero having given bond & security as by law in such case is required and filed his reasons of appeal. County Court Costs $9.37 1/2.

Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Tennessee, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero District Pleas, 1805-1807, Part I (Works Progress Administration, March 20, 1939), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 323. pg. 403 Pleasant McQuerry, Absolom Hooper, Andw. Work, Alexander Lewis, John Phillips, George Patton, Robert Johnston, Wm. Bradshaw, Lewis Cockrill, Daniel A. Dunnam, Joseph Gray, &Jesse Vick, who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try according to evidence the issue joined between the plaintiff & defendant as aforesaid etc. say upon their oath that they find that plaintiff & defendant as aforesaid etc. say upon their oath that they find the defendant has not paid the Debt in the plaintiffs declaration mentioned and do assess his damages sustained by reason of the non payment thereof to two dollars, sixteen cents.

Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Tennessee, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero District Pleas, 1805-1807, Part I (Works Progress Administration, March 20, 1939), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 326. pg. 406 Twelve months after date we, Arthur K. Turner & William Phillips or either of us promise to pay Joseph Brown executor of John Thomas decd. the sum of eight hundred and thirty six dollars ninety cents for value receivd as witness our hands and seals this second day of Nnovember1803.A. K. Turner (Seal) William Phillips (Seal ) Jun. Test Wm. Bradshaw, Wm. Porter.

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Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Tennessee, Davidson County, Superior Court of Law and Equity, Mero

District Pleas, 1805-1807, Part I (Works Progress Administration, March 20, 1939), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 353. pg. 431 Bennet Searcy for the plaintiff - and the defendant does likewise by John Overton and Peter Richardson Brooker his attornies, and thus were the plaintiff and defendant at issue and the cause was so continued to July Session 1804 at which time comes here into Court as well the plaint. as the defendant by his attornies, and thereon came a Jury to wit, William Bradshaw, Wm. Blackamore, Thomas Wilson, William Sneed, William Lintz, Jacob Dickinson, John Deatheridge, John Cockrill, Thomas Washington, Andrew Hays, William Roach & Richard Hanks who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to try according to evidence the issue joined between the plaintiff and defendant as aforesaid say upon their oath that they find the issue in favor of the defendant.

Source Title: Tennessee, Records of Davidson County, Register Book A


Citation: Tennessee, Records of Davidson County, Register Book A (Works Progress Administration),

Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 286. (p. 245) HUGH BRADSHAW July 30, 1788 This indenture made July 8, 1788. Between Samuel Vernor of Davidson County and State of North Carolina of the one part and Hugh Bradshaw of the County and state aforesaid of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of £100 to the said Samuel Vernor in hand paid by the said Bradshaw the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged. Hath granted bargained sold conveyed and confirmed and by these presents doth grant bargain sell convey and confirm unto the said Hugh Bradshaw his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land containing three hundred acres lying in Davidson County on the north side of Cumberland river about two miles and a half from Heatons old station. Beginning at two ash trees corner to a tract of land on the East boundary of a preemption granted to James Hollis. Thence South three hundred forty one poles and a half to a large hickory. Thence west one hundred and forty one poles to an oak. Thence North three hundred forty one poles and a half to a small ash. Thence east to the beginning, said tract being granted to said Vernor by the state of North Carolina grand dated Oct. 7, 1787, ,with the appurtenances With their and every of their appurtenances rights member and appurtenances and every part thereof and all rents issues services and profits to them or either of them belonging or appertaining. To hold to the said land and premises hereby granted with the appurtenances unto the said Hugh Bradshaw his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of him the said Hugh Bradshaw his heirs and assigns forever. And the said Samuel Vernor for himself his heirs executors and administrators doth hereby covenant promise and agree that the shall and will at all times hereafter warrant forever defend the land and premises to the said Hugh Bradshaw his heir s and assigns all other claims and demands whatsoever whereby the above mentioned premises may be affected or encumbered contrary to the true intent and meaning of these presents. In witness whereof the said Samuel Vernor has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year above written. Which deed of conveyance to said Bradshaw was execute and acknowledged to him by Elizabeth Vernor and James Cooper administrators of the said Vernor deceased in Court held for Davidson County July 8, 1788. In consequence as appears of the sale of the said lands made and obligation for a conveyance thereof given by the said Vernor in his life time which obligation was proven by John Thomas in Court at the time of acknowledging the above deed and the same is likewise recorded verbatim. Test: Andrew Ewing C.D.C & D.R.

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Source Title: Tennessee, Records of Overton County, Circuit Court Minute Book, 1815-1824


Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Tennessee, Records of Overton County, Circuit Court Minute Book, 1815-1824 (May 9, 1939, The Historical Records Survey, May 9, 1939), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 1. P-2 Archibald W. Overton Vs Stephen Horn In Debt James Bradshaw who was bound for the appearance of the defendant came into court and surrendered his priniciple, and was thereupon Discharged from for the liability. Where upon Edward Fitzpatrick and John Crawford Jr. came into open court and undertook with the said Stephen Horn, that he would abide by and perform the judgement sintance or decree of this court or surrender his body in person in discharge thereof or in case he fail therein that they want do it for him.

Source Title: Tennessee, Records of Sumner County, Recort of Tax, 1787-1794


Citation: Mrs. John Trotwood Moore, Tennessee, Records of Sumner County, Record of Tax, 1787-1794 (Work's Progress Administration), Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 51. Record of the Tax laid for the paying of the Mile that employd in calling the road and as costing fa miles from this town and of Clench mountain to the Cumberland Settlements Aug. 25th, 1789.

Names Polls Land Amount of TaxBradshaw, William 0 640 0.6.4 ¾

Source Title: US 1820 Census

Citation: US 1820 Census, Tennessee, Maury, Roll 124, Book 1, Page 57. Schedule of the No. of Persons in Maury County

William Bradshaw M<10: 2 M 10-16: 3 M 16-18: 0 M 16-26: 0 M 26-45: 1 M 45 & Over: 0 F < 10: 2 F 10-16: 0 F 16-26: 0 F 26-45: 1 F 45 & Over: 0 Foreigners not naturalized: 0 Agriculture: 6 Commerce: 0 Manufacturing: 0 Male slaves U 14: 3 Male slaves 14 to 26: 4 Male slaves 26 to 45: 0 Male slaves 45 &c: 2

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Female slaves U 14: 3 Female slaves 14 to 26: 1 Female slaves 26 to 45: 0 Female slaves 45 &c: 0 Free Colored: 0.

Source Title: Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835

Citation: Nona Williams, Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 (1997), pg. 105. Warren County, Tennessee Property Record: 11/26/1825 Plat Book, V2, Page 105. Entry No. 982 dated 26 November 1825 surveyed for William Mullican 50 acres on the waters of Mountain Creek on the south side thereof, near where Jonathan Parris' south boundary crosses said creek of his lower hundred acre survey, Jubilee Bradshaw's west boundary, Bradshaw's west boundary of his 20 acre survey. Surveyed 29 December 1828. Thomas Mullican & Soloman Williams, SCC. J.B. Perkin s, D.S. April 9, 1829 Sent on 6 July 1830 by J.B. Perkins. Bratcher, Jubilee

Citation: Nona Williams, Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 (1997), pg. 204. Entry No. 2714 dated 26 January 1829 surveyed for William Long 50 acres on the waters of Collins River, near Thomas Borran's fence in the military line north boundary of Michael Dean's tract, east boundary of Benjamin Bratcher's tract. Surveyed 5 Mar 1831. Thomas Bryant and Wn. Long, SCC. J.B. Perkins, D.S. April 5 1831. Sent on 1 August. 1831 by N.B. BA/RD.

Citation: Nona Williams, Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 (1997), pg. 204. Entry No. 2714 dated 26 January 1829 surveyed for William Long 50 acres on the waters of Collins River, near Thomas Borran's fence in the military line north boundary of Michael Dean's tract, east boundary of Benjamin Bratcher's tract. Surveyed 5 Mar 1831. Thomas Bryant and Wn. Long, SCC. J.B. Perkins, D.S. April 5 1831. Sent on 1 August. 1831 by N.B. BA/RD.

Citation: Nona Williams, Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 (1997), pg. 273. Warren County, Tennessee Property Record: 6/13/1829 Plat Book, V2, Page 273 Entry No. 2789 dated 13 June 1829 surveyed for Jeptha R. Halcomb 200 acres on the waters of Mountain Creek, corner of his 34 acre survey, line of survey owned by heirs of Jubilee Bratcher, Wm. Mullican's corner, Thomas Jones' line, including the improvement and spring where Polly Bratcher formerly lived and now owned by heirs (sic) Jubilee Bratcher. Surveyed 30 May 1831. Wm. Mullican and Madison Myers. SCC. J.B. Perkins, D.S. October 2, 1831. Sent on 3 April 1832 by J.B. Perkins.

Citation: Nona Williams, Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 (1997), pg. 43. Entry No. 2311 dated 5 June 1827 Surveyed for Allen Bradshaw 100 acres on the waters of Mountain Creek, North bank of Mountain Creek near the ford below Samuel Green, west boundary of a 50 acre survey in the name of William Gilliss, north boundary line of Wm. Ellis' 50 acre tract, west boundary line of said Bradshaw's 100 acre tract, south boundary line of Allen Bradshaw; 24 acre tract south boundary of a survey in the name of Abner Womack, on or near Wm. D. Green's line including the house & improvements that said Bradshaw purchased of Hiram Adkins. Surveyed 25 July 1827, Rolin Marsh & Samuel Green, SCC. J.B. Perkins D.S. Aug. 20 1827 Not to issue taken by caveat in favor of Wm. Ellis.

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Citation: Nona Williams, Warren County Tennessee Plat Book, Volume 2, June 1827 Through 1835 (1997), pg. 81. Entry No. 938 dated 4 July 1825 surveyed for Hiram Adkins 24 acres on the waters of Mountain Creek, west boundary of Larkin Jones' 100 acre survey, including a part of said Adkins' improvement. Surveyed 19 December 1828. John Adkins & James Coats, cc. J.B. Perkins, DS. For value received I transfer all my right to the within plat to Allen Bratcher, 30 March 1827. Signed: Hiram Adkins. Witnesses: H._______ & J.B. Webb. January 5. 1829.

Source Title: Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book 10


Citation: Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book 10, Tennessee State Library, 403 7th Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-1409, pg. 487. Warren County, Tennessee

Recorded 26 February 1835 The State of Tennessee, No 26354 To all to whom these Presents shall come - GREETINGS. Know Ye, That by the virtue of Certificate No. 903 dated the 25th day of February 1812 issued by the Registrar of West Tennessee to James Davis for 36 acres and entered on the 8th day of June 1812 by no. 8239. There is granted by the said state of Tennessee, unto Kenada Bratcher assigns of the said James Davis A certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing Thirty Six Acres By Survey, bearing date the 18th day of March 1818 lying in the 1 district . In Warren County on Mountain Creek and bounded as follows to wit. Beginning at a post oak on the South of said Creek. Running East 62 poles to a hickory. Thence South 95 poles to an Elm. Thence West sixty two poles to a post Oak. Thence North to the Beginning. Including a spring on the North side of said creek and an improvement made by Jonathan Kelly. With the hereditaments and appurtenances. To have and to hold the said Tract or Parcel of land, With its appurtenances to the said Kenaday Bratcher and his heirs forever. IN Witness Whereof, Wm Carroll Governor of the State of Tennessee, Hath hereunto set his hand, and caused the Great Seal of the State to be affixed, at Nashville, on the 8 day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and 34 and of the Independence of the United States the 58th. BY THE GOVERNOR, Wm Carroll Saml G Smith Secretary Book 10, Page 487 Grant #26354.

Source Title: Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book A (1908-1818)

Citation: Betty Moore Majors, Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book A (1908-1818) (, 1992), Deed Book A, Pages 86 & 87: John Bradshaw of Warren County to John Strother of Rutherford County, Tennessee for $200.00, land in Warren County on the South of Barren Fork of Duck River.., the line dividing the fifth and sixth sections in the 8th range. Where on the said Bradshaw did live in the last year past and was entered by or for said Bradshaw in the office of the second Survey of the district and surveyed for him on the 5th of Oct. 1807. Reg. Nov. 1809 Warren County, Tennessee Deed Book A (1908-1818), Abstracted and Compiled by Betty Moore Majors, 1992.

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Index Brachshaw, John, 32 Bradsaw,James, 33 Bradshaw, 6, 12, 15, 17, 19, 23, 28, 29, 30, 35, 38

Bradshaw, Allen, 37 Bradshaw, Americus, 15 Bradshaw, Americus & Mary A., 15 Bradshaw, Benj., 9 Bradshaw, Benjamin, 25 Bradshaw, Betsy, 32 Bradshaw, Caroline, 14 Bradshaw, David, 3, 21 Bradshaw, Eli, 16 Bradshaw, Eli G., 16 Bradshaw, Elias, 27 Bradshaw, Elizabeth, 15 Bradshaw, Hugh, Jr., 3 Bradshaw, Hugh, Sr., 3 Bradshaw, Ishmel, 3 Bradshaw, Jane, 3, 16 Bradshaw, John, 3, 5, 16, 18, 27, 28, 32, 38 Bradshaw, Levina C., 16 Bradshaw, Mary A.G., 15 Bradshaw, Mary E. Ramsey, 15 Bradshaw, Mrs. Elizabeth, 27 Bradshaw, Samuel, 14 Bradshaw, Sara N., 16 Bradshaw, W. G., 16 Bradshaw, William, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 36

Bradshaw, William Jr., 25 Bradshaw,Edward, 10 Bradshaw,Eli G., 16, 20, 22 Bradshaw,Elias, 23, 24 Bradshaw,Elisabeth, 23 Bradshaw,Elizabeth, 14, 23, 24, 28 Bradshaw,Geo. M., 32 Bradshaw,Henry, 31 Bradshaw,Hugh, 9, 11, 12, 13, 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35

Bradshaw,Hugh Jnr., 13 Bradshaw,Hugh, Senr., 13 Bradshaw,James, 6, 7, 11, 24, 25, 26, 36 Bradshaw,James M., 15 Bradshaw,Jane, 25, 26 Bradshaw,Joel, 5 Bradshaw,John, 22 Bradshaw,Jubilee, 37 Bradshaw,Kessiah, 23 Bradshaw,Margaret, 14 Bradshaw,Martha, 14 Bradshaw,Mary, 3 Bradshaw,Patsy, 14 Bradshaw,Peggy, 14 Bradshaw,Polly, 8, 14 Bradshaw,R. E., 32 Bradshaw,Salley, 3 Bradshaw,Sally, 16 Bradshaw,Sarah, 25 Bradshaw,Solomon, 25 Bradshaw,Thomas, 8, 34 Bradshaw,W., 5, 9, 14, 32 Bradshaw,Will, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 28

Bradshaw,William, Senr., 16 Bradshaw,Wm., 5, 8, 9, 17, 22, 28, 31, 34 Bradshaw,Wm., Junr, 16 Bradsher,John, 13 Brashaw,Emily, 28 Brasher, Jacob, 3, 4 Brasher,Thomas, 11 Bratcher, Allen, 38 Bratcher, Benjamin, 37 Bratcher, Jubilee, 37 Bratcher,Jubilee, 37 Bratcher,Kenada, 38 Bratcher,Polly, 37 Brather,William, 10 Brazier,James, 13

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