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Wm J Price was born between 1848 and 1849 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joseph D Price and Mary Elizabeth Young.¹

Wm J Price was also known as William J Price.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Washington Co, Tennessee, in the household of Joseph D Price.¹

[-?-] Price was born in 1840.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph D Price and Mary Elizabeth Young.¹

[-?-] Price died before 1850.

[-?-] Price was born in March 1911 in Washington, Maryland.¹ She was the daughter of Domer Forest Price and Ustfria Harlan.¹

Unable to locate death notice or further records.

Abraham Primm was born 25 December 1812 in Illinois.^2,1 He was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.³

Abraham married Lucinda Hall 18 June 1839 in Sangamon Co, Illinois.⁴

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, enumerated 22 July 1870. Household: Abraham Primm (58), Luanna (50), Arminda (18), Rosa (17), Maria (14), Martin Yokum (farm lab - 29), and William Wilson (school teacher - 22), residing in Township 18, Range 6, Athens post office, where Abraham was a farmer with real estate valued at $16,600 and personal property at $3,000.¹

Abraham Primm died 23 October 1892 at age 79.²

Abraham was buried in Old West Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, Illinois.²

Amanda Primm was born between 1844 and 1845 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Ann Primm was born 15 September 1746 in Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.¹ She was the daughter of John Primm and Margaret Welch.

Ann M Primm was born 2 November 1834 in Hickman Co, Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Ann married Francis Marion Bryan 23 November 1858 in Maury Co, Tennessee.²

Aram Primm was born 28 July 1799. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Archy Rucker Primm was born 22 March 1885 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

Archy married Amanda [-?-].²

Archy registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Centreville, Hickman Co, Tennessee, where he lived in Primm and was farming. He named Mrs Amanda Primm as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and dark hair.²

Arminda Primm was born between 1851 and 1852 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Primm and Lucinda Hall.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Abraham Primm.¹

Betsy Primm was born 26 May 1793. She was the daughter of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Caroline Primm was born between 1842 and 1843 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her mother's household.²

Cecila Primm was born in September 1882 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Clara M Primm was born 8 August 1856.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.¹

Clara married John W Kenyon in 1871.^1,2

Clarence H Primm was born 13 May 1880 in Tennessee.^2,3 He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

Clarence married Earley M [-?-].³

Clarence registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Centreville, Hickman Co, Tennessee, where he lived on RFD #1, Lyles, and was a farmer. He named Earley M Primm of the same address as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and auburn hair - he had a bad arm.³

Clary Primm was born in September 1894 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Daniel Primm was born 23 June 1786. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Daniel C Primm was born 3 January 1817 in Madison Co, Illinois.² He was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.³

An 1874 biography of Daniel stated "Daniel C Primm (deceased) was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Prim, and was born January 3, 1817, in Madison County, Illinois; and died October 27, 1864, in Menard County. He was married June 1, 1843, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Jane (Hall) Tice, by whom he raised six children, all living; James D, born January 22, 1845; Dulcinea, who married John N Cline, June 11, 1852; Thomas R, July 14, 1854; Clara M, wife of George Kinnion, August 8, 1856; Miss Violet L, February 8, 1860; and Ninian O, November 21, 1861. A daughter, Susan J, died when about sixteen years old; also, three children in infancy.
Mr Primm was a very successful business man. When he was married he had very little property, but when he died he owned about nine hundred acres of choice land, well improved and under good cultivation. He was very popular in his neighborhood, --quiet, moral, temperate, and industrious. He was a kind father, a model husband, and a patriotic citizen. He was, in every particular, one of the most valuable and substantial citizens of Menard County. He was buried in the Indian Point Cemetery, where his remains yet rest. His wife and the unmarried part of the family reside on the home place, in Athens Precinct, a beautiful location, as may be seen by turning to our lithographic department, where a half-page view is given. Mrs Primm's family is an old and well-known family of the County. Jacob Tice, her father, came into Menard as early as 1833."²

Daniel married Elizabeth Tice, daughter of Jacob Tice and Jane Hall, 1 June 1843 in Menard Co, Illinois.^4,2

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, enumerated 29 August 1850. Household: Daniel Primm (33), Elizabeth (27), J L (5 - male), and T J (25 - female). Daniel was enumerated next to his father Thomas Primm.¹

Daniel C Primm died 27 October 1864 in Menard Co, Illinois, at age 47.²

Daniel was buried in Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, Illinois.²

Decia Primm was born in March 1887 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Dulcinea Primm was born 11 June 1852.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.¹

Dulcinea married John N Cline.¹

Edgar P Primm was born between 1877 and 1878 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

Edgar P Primm died before 1900 (based on 1900 census.)

Elijah Primm was born 8 March 1790. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Elijah S Primm was born in 1823.¹ He was the son of John Primm and Ruth Cox.¹

Elijah S Primm died in 1847.¹

Elijah was buried in Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, Illinois.¹

Elijah married Mary Driskell.¹

Enoch Primm was born 15 December 1788. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

George Primm was born between 1835 and 1836 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

George B Primm was born in September 1869 in Tennessee.² He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household, where he was a merchant and was marked as divorced.²

Henrietta B Primm was born between 1824 and 1825 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Joseph Edwards.¹

Henrietta married Jonathan Lewis, son of John Lewis and Elizabeth Edwards, 26 January 1854 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁵

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Lewis.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Jonathan Lewis.³

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 30 June 1880. Household: Henrietta Lewis (55), Jonathan (son - 23), Sophia E (dau - 20), Joseph (son - 18), John Thomas (son - 13), and Katherine (dau - 18), residing in the Dranesville district where Henrietta was keeping house and was widowed.⁴

Henry Thomas Primm was born in October 1871 in Tennessee.² He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household, where he was a farmer.²

Henson Groves Primm was born 18 August 1839 in Tennessee.^5,1,6 He was the son of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.⁵

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.²

Henson married Emma V Rucker between 1868 and 1869.^4,5

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, enumerated 15 June 1880. Household: H G Primm (45), Emma (wif - 31), George (son - 10), Thos H (son - 8), Jno D (son - 6), W H (son - 4), Edgar P (son - 2), Clarence (son - 1/12), S H Bryan (neph - 18), M P Bryan (neph - 15), H C Mayberry (neph - 24), and Felix Chavers ( - 20), residing in district 4, where H G was a farmer.³

The family of John T Primm was discussed in a history of Hickman County: "In 1830 John T. Primm, who was born in Maryland on September 22, 1790, located at the place so well known as the Primm place. Primm married Cecilia C. Gannt, also of Maryland, who was born on May 6, 1803. Other daughters of Mrs. Elizabeth Gannt married Alten Massey, Captain Clagett, and Rev. George Hicks. In 1834 Hicks went to Mississippi, where he died. Primm was a school-teacher, and taught here as did also his brother-in-law, Gannt. He was also a merchant, and was one of the first to sell goods on the creek. This place, noted as one of the earliest settled in this vicinity, was first owned by William Lytle, who laid a soldier's warrant here in 1811. The Primms, Smoots, Smiths, Gannts, Clagetts, Tylers, and Berrys came here from Maryland at an early date and formed a Maryland colony near the lines of the Second, Fourth, and Thirteenth Districts, where they had schools of
their own. They had two doctors, Smith and Smoot; two teachers, Gannt and Primm; and one merchant, Primm. They brought no preacher with them, but the eldest son of John T. Primm—Oliver Hazard Perry Primm, who was born on October 24, 1819—became a preacher. Another son is Hinson Groves Primm, who was born in August, 1839. There were nine other children. Hinson G. Primm, who married Emma V. Rooker, is also the father of eleven children. Another son, Clagett Primm, now lives on Hassell's Creek."⁷

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, enumerated 18 June 1900. Household: Henson Prim (60), Emma V (wif - 51), George P (son - 30), Henry T (son - 28), William H (son - 24), Clarence H (son - 20), Cecila (dau - 17), Decia (dau - 12), Archey (son - 15), Virgy (dau - 11), and Clary (dau - 5), residing in district 4 where Henson was a farmer on his own account who owned his farm free of mortgage.⁴

Henson Groves Primm died 22 October 1906 likely in Hickman Co, Tennessee, at age 67.⁶

Henson was buried in Primm Family Cemetery, Primm Springs, Hickman Co, Tennessee.⁶

Horatio Clagett Primm was the son of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.¹

James Primm was born 9 February 1754 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of John Primm and Margaret Welch.

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War. He enlisted with his brother Thomas in Feb 1776 for a term of service in Stafford County in the Third Virginia Regiment, commanded first by Col Mercer, then by Col Waldon. He served for two years with Capt William Washington (cousin of George) and was a quarter-master sergeant; he saw service at the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Brandywine. He was discharged in February 1779.^2,3

James was a witness and signed a marriage certificate for William Wright and Eunice Branson of Stafford County when they married on 17 Nov 1779.⁴

James married Henrietta Barber, daughter of John Myvert Barber and Lydia Dent, (Linda Reno's research in St Mary's County indicates this marriage.)^5,6,7

James signed a petition on 14 Apr 1781 to Governor Thomas Jefferson from the officers and captains of the Stafford militia requesting his agreement to use the Stafford militia to repel British ships on the Potomac that were "Ravageing burning & Destroying" property.⁸

On 14 Jun 1781, the inhabitants of Stafford County (297 male names) petitioned the Virginia legislature to change the proposed site of the new court house and prison because portions of the county were not properly accounted for. An alternate location was agreed to. Among the signers was James Primm.⁹

James appears in the tax lists for Stafford County in all years from 1784 through March of 1790. It is clear from the listing of property that between the time of the 1787 and 1788 tax lists James reduced his holdings of cattle and slaves. This coincides with a similar reduction by his brother John in the same time period. The depression of 1774-1790, especially following the Revolutionary War and affecting the southern states the most, clearly took its toll on the Primms of Stafford.¹⁰

On 25 Sep 1786, James Primm purchased 136 acres of land in Stafford County from Isaac and Mary Green for the price of 217 pounds and 12 shillings. Note that James's name appeared in the original document first as James Grimm, then as James Primm, for some reason. The tract bordered that of James Kendall, Landon Carter and Margaret "Grimm." This is likely James's mother.^11,12

Virginia Land Office Treasury Warrant 19,431, dated 16 Jan 1783, was issued to James Primm by Henry Lee, governor, on 26 January 1792. It was for a tract of 1000 acres on the waters of the Big Sandy (Ohio River) in Bourbon County (now Kentucky - Bourbon was a much larger county at the time of the warrant). The survey was by Richard Graham and was dated 4 Jan 1787. This was likely the land that James's daughters were seeking in 1835 - see Lydia Dent Primm entries.¹³

James sent a letter to Sam'l Coleman in August 1798 requesting 33 copies of military instructions for the officers of the 45th Regiment [Stafford Militia], as ordered by General Blackwell.¹⁴

James was listed as one of the Justices of Stafford County between the years 1664 - 1857, with no notation on the specific span of years that James served.¹⁵

James was noted as being sheriff of Stafford county in 1801.¹⁶

James Primm completed an affidavit on 15 Nov 1803 in Stafford County, taking oath that John Leach and William Leach, late of Stafford, had served in Capt William Washington's company, 3rd Virginia Regiment, in 1776. He understood that John Leach had died of wounds while in service and also that William had died of wounds received.¹⁷

A writ of fieriefacias [fieri facias] was issued by the clerk's office of Stafford County 3 Oct 1808 for the property of James Primm, late sheriff of Stafford, for the balance of revenue tax owed for the year. The sheriff sold the property (about 53 acres) to James Heflin on 24 Jan 1809 for $71. That tract was sold to Joseph Stone of Leesburg, Loudoun County, 24 May 1810 for the same amount. The indenture was recorded in Stafford 13 Jun 1810.¹⁸

An item in the 5 Apr 1815 issue of The Maryland Herald (Washington County), page 3, column D, "List of Letters Remaining in Post Office: James Primm."¹⁹

James was approved for a pension on 10 Sep 1818, with payment from 9 May 1818, in Washington County, Maryland. By 9 May 1818 when he first appeared to request a pension, James was in "reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support . . . ." See the entry for Lydia Primm, daughter of James, for material on his heirs request for bounty land.³

In a Primm Family tree, on pages 50-51, is the following: "His wife was probably Susannah Wilkerson, as we find in the will of Weedon Wilkerson, dated 2-7-1799, King George Co., Va., a bequeath to his brother-in-law, James Prim, who was the sole executor of the estate and a deed recorded 9-5-1805 (Deed Bk. 9, p. 57/8) in which James Primm and his wife, Susannah, deed land formerly devised to Solomon J. S. Brown, it being a part of land formerly devised by Gerard Wilkerson to his son Jesse and sold by Jesse to Thomas Wilkerson, which in turn was sold to James Prim by Thomas and his wife, Sally Wilkerson. The deed with signed by James Prim and Susannah made her mark." I need to examine the deed and will records at a Family History Center (only place available); this James Primm is likely not the James Primm of Stafford County.²⁰

James Primm died 1 May 1820 in Washington Co, Maryland, at age 66.^{3,21,22,23,24}

The index for the probate records of Washington County, Maryland, listed Anthony Snyder as the administrator, date of administration as 21 Aug 1820; administration bond in Vol. B, p. 533; inventory in Vol. F, p. 86; sale of personal property in Vol. F, p. 480; and first accounting in Vol. 6, p. 139. There was no will listed and no date of death in the index.²⁵

His estate was probated 21 October 1820 and the administration bond was dated 21 Oct 1820 and made by Anthony Snyder, Lancelot Jacques and George Smith of Washington County in the amoung of 1000 pounds. The three men signed and sealed the bond in the presence of Geo Smoot.²⁶

The estate of James Primm was inventoried 4 November 1820 in Washington Co, Maryland, with the inventory totaling $78.495. There wer clothing items (including a great coat), furnishings such as table and bed, fire irons, looking glass, various kitchen utensils, saddle bags, five books, two hogs, one mare, one colt, and cash in the amount of 64 cents. There was no indication of any female items indicating a wife or daughter living with him.²⁷

An accounting of the estate of James Primm took place on 11 Apr 1822 by Anthony Snyder with a listing of amounts owed the estate and amounts owed creditors. The names that are legible reveal no prior relationship to his time in Stafford County and do not contain any apparent family members.²⁸

James Primm was born 10 September 1783 in Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

James Primm was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.¹

James D Primm was born 22 January 1845.² He was the son of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Daniel C Primm.¹

John Primm was born in 1715 in Hatfield, Yorkshire, England.²

John married Margaret Welch 9 September 1739 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.³

John Primm died in 1780 in Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.²

John Primm was born 17 May 1750 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.² He was the son of John Primm and Margaret Welch.

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War.⁴

John married Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough, daughter of Peter Hansbrough and Lydia Smith, 9 October 1777 in Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.⁵

John appears in the tax lists for Stafford County in all years from 1783 through May of 1790. It is clear from the listing of property that between the time of the 1787 and 1788 tax lists John reduced his holdings of cattle and slaves. This coincides with a similar reduction by his brother James in the same time period. This deserves closer inspection and some research.⁶

"The advent of the Primm family in Illinois dates back to a very early day. John Primm, the father of Thomas and John, above mentioned, came from Virginia to St Clair county in 1802, and the date of the coming of their mother's family runs still farther back. Mrs Primm was a daughter of Abram Stallings, who came down the Ohio river in a boat from Virginia and settled in the bounds of what is now St Clair county in 1796. John Primm, the father the Thomas and John above named, and his three brothers, William, James and Thomas, were all soldiers in the Revolutionary war and fought in Washington's command."⁷

A listing of the land tax for the First District (of Kellis Hord) of Stafford County in 1805 noted the following in the list of alienations: "Sophia Primm & John Primm from Margaret Prim - 290 [acres]." It appears that Margaret had willed land to children Sophia and John before 1805; however, Sophia is an unknown daughter and it's possible (though unlikely because of their young age) that Sophia and John refers to Margaret's grandchildren (of James). This is a troublesome record because, coupled with the tax in Stafford in 1815, it suggests John and Sophia were in Stafford - yet, at least John was supposed to have removed to Illinois in 1803. More work is needed to sort this out.⁸

A history of St Clair County, Illinois, in 1881 stated: "In 1803 John Primm emigrated from Virginia, and settled first in the NewDesign -- made a crop there, and settled at the foot of the Mississippi bluff, south-east of Cahokia; remained there several years, and moved to his plantation, a few miles south-west of Belleville. Here he died in 1836, aged almost eighty-seven years. Mr Primm was born in Stafford county, Virginia; served in the Revolutionary war, immediately under General Washington and assisted in the glorious capture of Lord Cornwallis, at Yorktown, in the year 1781. This was the crowning battle for the freedom of the colonies, and Primm enjoyed the honor of aiding in this great and glorious victory. He had a large family--seventeen children--four girls and thirteen sons. He lived the even, temperate life of an agriculturist, and performed all his duties to the Creator, and to man, in a moral and correct manner."⁹

A history of St Clair County, Illinois, in 1928 stated: "John Primm, a native of Stafford County, Virginia, came to Illinois in the year 1803, and about a year afterward settled seven miles west of Belleville. In 1817 he moved to a new location three miles southwest of the county seat [Belleville]. He died in 1836, at the age of eighty-seven. For a time he carried the mail between Cahokia and Edwardsville. In August, 1814, one of his sons, while carrying mail from Cahokia to Clinton Hill, was struck by lightening in the Derush hollow. He and his horse were both instantly killed. His body was burnt black by the electricity. Mr. Primm had been a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. During the latter part of his life he received a Federal pension."¹⁰

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Prim: one male 80-90 (John) and one female 70-80.³

Revolutionary War Pension: John was approved for a pension on 6 Apr 1833 in St Clair Co, Illinois. He served in the war for several tours in the years 1776, 1778, 1779 and 1781 and was at the siege of Yorktown, guarding prisoners captured from Lord Cornwallis. ". . . he removed from Stafford County Virginia in the year 1801 and came to this County then Teractory of Indianni where he has resided ever since . . ." which is quoted from his pension file.⁴

John Primm died 12 March 1837 in St Clair Co, Illinois, at age 86.¹¹

John Primm was born 25 July 1780 likely in Stafford Co, Virginia.³ He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.⁴

John married Ruth Cox 10 October 1809 in Illinois Territory.⁵

John Primm, brother of Thomas, came to Menard County in 1820.⁴

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Sangamon Co, Illinois, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Primm: one male 5-10, two males 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 50-60 (John), one female 10-15, and one female 40-50.¹

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Sangamon Co, Illinois, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John Primm: one male 15-20, two males 20-30, one male 60-70 (John), two females 20-30, and 1 female 50-60 with three people engaged in agriculture and one in manufacturing/trade.²

John Primm died 9 August 1848 in Illinois at age 68.⁶

John was buried in Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, Illinois.³

John Primm was born between 1831 and 1832 in St Clair Co, Illinois.¹ He was the son of Levi Primm and Susan Howard.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, in the household of Levi Primm.¹

John Primm was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.¹

John Porter Primm was born 23 November 1874 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

John married Ara [-?-].²

John registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Centreville, Hickman Co, Tennessee, where he lived in Little Lot and worked as a farmer for himself. He name Ara Primm of the same address as nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and light hair.²

John T Primm was born 22 September 1790 in Maryland.⁶

Some family trees associate this John T Primm with John Thomas Primm, the son of James Primm of Stafford County, Virginia, but this claim is unsupported by any documentation.

John T Primm apparently came to Hickman County from Maryland in 1816.⁴

John married Cecelia Caroline Gantt 6 December 1818 in Hickman Co, Tennessee.^7,6

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Jno T Primm: one male <10, one male 26-45 (Jno), and one female 16-26; there was one male slave.¹

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Primm: one male <5, two males 5-10, one male 10-15, one male 30-40 (John), one female <5, and one female 15-20[probable error in marking census]; there were four slaves.²

John owned, probably beginning in the mid-1930s, what became known as Primm Springs, which became a Historic District in 1985 - see the attached image for a summary.⁸

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John T Prim: two males <5, one male 5-10, two males 15-20, one male 20-30, one male 40-50 (John), one male 70-80, two females 5-10, one female 10-15, and one female 30-40, with nine slaves. John was a teacher of a common school with 20 scholars. The male aged 70-80 was Alten Allen Massey.^3,4

A 1900 history of Hickman County discussed the family of John T Primm: "In 1830 John T Primm, who was born in Maryland on September 22, 1790, located at the place so well known as the Primm place. Primm married Cecilia C Gannt[sic], also of Maryland, who was born on May 6, 1803. Other daughters of Mrs Elizabeth Gannt[sic] married Alten Massey, Captain Clagett, and Rev George Hicks. In 1834 Hicks went to Mississippi, where he died. Primm was a school-teacher, and taught here, as did also his brother-in-law, Gannt[sic]. He was also a merchant, and was one of the first to sell goods on the creek [Lick Creek]. This place, noted as one of the earliest settled in this vicinity, was first owned by William Lytle, who laid a soldier’s warrant here in 1811. The Primms, Smoots, Smiths, Gannts[sic], Clagetts, Tylers, and Berrys came here from Maryland at an early date and formed a Maryland colony near the lines of the Second, Fourth, and Thirteenth Districts, where they had schools of their own. They had two doctors, Smith and Smoot; two teachers, Gannt[sic] and Primm; and one merchant, Primm. They brought no preacher with them, but the eldest son of John T Primm – Oliver Hazard Perry Primm, who was born on October 24, 1819 – became a preacher. Another son is Hinson[sic] Groves Primm, who was born in August, 1839. There were nine other children. Hinson[sic] G Primm, who married Emma V Rooker [Rucker], is also the father of eleven children. Another son, Clagett Primm, now lives on Hassell’s Creek”.⁹

A newspaper article in The Hickman Pioneer on 21 Mar 1879 gave considerable information on the Primm family as well as other familes that intermarried and emigrated together. The article stated: "The other, and the last farm on the creek [Lick Creek], was owned by Allen Massey. He was a Virginian by birth; moved in 1816, and settled at that place; married a Miss Gantt; was an uncle to the Clagetts and Primms, and having been left a widower, and being childless, he made his home at the house of John T. Primm, Esq., where he resided for many years, and died in peace at the age of eighty years. . . .
The next place was the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth Gantt. She, with a number of other emigrants, came from the State of Maryland, in 1816, and settled on the place now owned by the Messrs. Nichols. She was the mother-in-law to _______[John Thomas] Primm, George Hicks, Allen Massey and old Captain Clagett; was a woman of great native mind, with as good an education as was common in those days. She managed her own farm; was the owner of a good many slaves, and conducted her business quite profitably. She died in 1828. In after years George Hicks lived on a part of the old farm, and carried on business as a dry goods merchant. I remember then of there being in his employ a very straight, boyish-looking young man, by the name of Robert Reaves, and understand that his widow and family now reside near Centreville. George Hicks became a Methodist preacher, and in 1834 or '35 moved to the vicinity of Vicksburg, Miss. When he left our county he had a family of sprightly and healthy children. I have learned that nearly all of them, with their parents, have passed beyond the flood-gates of time. John T. Primm, Esq., lived on the old Gantt farm, and after her death he owned the old homestead. He came from Maryland, with other emigrants, in 1816, and shortly after his arrival he went into the mercantile business. Not succeeding very well, he directed his attention to teaching and farming, and for a number of years he was the principal school-teacher in his neighborhood. There was scarcely a boy or girl in that vicinity but what was a pupil of his at that time. His schools were all the time well attended. At a later period of his life he kept and entertained boarders at the now popular Primm's Springs, near his old homestead. He was for many years an acting magistrate in our county, and his legal opinions were often sought and ever regarded by his neighbors. He was noted for acts of charity, and no one in distress was ever turned from his doors empty-handed. He has two sons --- Hinson G. and H. Clagett Primm --- now living in the old neighborhood. He lived to a good old age, and died universally beloved and respected by his many neighbors and friends. . . .
George Gantt lived with his mother at the old farm spoken of in my last, and was considered, in his early days, one of the "bhoys". He was fast in all his undertaking, and gave his folks much concern for his future, but he ultimately married a Miss Williams, sister to Edward Williams, of Columbia, and daughter of old Mr. Neddy Williams, the founder of Williamsport, in Maury County. He lived a short time at the old place, and from there settled near Shady Grove, in our county. He finally moved to Williamsport and engaged in the mercantile business. He was a popular and successful minister of the old Baptist church and one of the best merchants of his town; was the father of the Hon. George Gantt, of Memphis, and of the Hon. Ed Gantt, (now deceased) of Arkansas. He died at his home, in his adopted town and is now resting in peace in the better land.
The next farm, on the opposite side of the creek, where H. G. Primm, Esq., now lives, was owned by Vincent Irwin. He was good farmer, quite industrious and a strict member of the Methodist church; lived to a good old age and died on his old farm. He has a son and many relatives living in the old neighborhood."⁴

It is possible to trace the families associated with the Primms (Clagett, Gantt, Massey) to Maryland before their arrival in Tennessee. They were located in Prince George's County, in the Upper Marlboro area, at the end of the 1700s, with at least one family being in Montgomery County, near Bethesda. Although there are no Primm entries in the Maryland census of 1790 and 1800, it's possible they were in one or both of these counties.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, enumerated 11 September 1850. Household: John T Primm (59), Celia (47), Ann (17), George (14), Henson (10), Caroline (7), and Amanda (5), where John was a farmer.⁵

John T Primm died 9 February 1851 in Hickman Co, Tennessee, at age 60.⁷

John Thomas Primm was born after 1789 (based on guardianship by Thomas Barber in 1810.)¹ He was the son of James Primm and Henrietta Barber.

John Thomas Primm was stated to be a son of James Primm and deceased as of 28 Aug 1835, in a Loudoun Court record quoted by Linda Reno in an e-mail to me in 2012 - cannot find the source of the court record but it must be part of the legal action taken by Lydia and Sophia to obtain some of the estate of their father.²

[Research Note: Ann Arnold Hennings noted "The relationship with parents was indicated by the research of Helen Coleman"].³

Joseph Primm was born 8 September 1795. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Joseph H Primm was born in 1846.¹ He was the son of Elijah S Primm and Mary Driskell.¹

Joseph H Primm died in 1863.¹

Joseph was buried in Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, Illinois.¹

Levi Primm was born 11 June 1797.⁴ He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Levi married Susan Howard.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Franklin Co, Missouri, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Levi Primm: one male <5, one male 5-10, one male 15-20, one male 40-50 (Levi), two females <5, one female 5-10, one female 10-15, one female 15-20, and one female 40-50, residing in St John Township where two people were engaged in agriculture.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, enumerated 23 November 1850. Household: Levi Primm (50), Susan (48), Mary (21), Lydia (16), John (18), and Susan (11), residing in Centerville Township where Levi was a farmer with personal property valued at $160.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Lewis Co, Missouri, enumerated 7 August 1860. Household: Levi Prim (66), Susan (64), and Lyia (24), residing in Highland Township where Levi was a farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property at $820.³

Levi Primm died 8 July 1871 at age 74.⁴

Levi was buried in Primm Cemetery, Tolona, Lewis Co, Missouri.⁴

Lydia Primm was born 31 January 1801 in Hampshire, Stafford Co, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Lydia married John Lacey 24 March 1818 in St Clair Co, Illinois Territory.¹

Lydia Primm died 13 October 1865 in St Clair Co, Illinois, at age 64.¹

Lydia was buried in Union Cemetery, St Clair Co, Illinois, (this is likely Old Union Cemetery [Union Hill].)¹

Lydia Primm was born between 1833 and 1834 in St Clair Co, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Primm and Susan Howard.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, in the household of Levi Primm.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Lewis Co, Missouri, in the household of Levi Primm.²

Lydia Dent Primm was born 28 November 1786 in Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.^4,2 She was the daughter of James Primm and Henrietta Barber.⁵

Lydia married first Joseph Edwards, son of Jonathan Edwards and Sarah Barber, between 25 December 1809 and 25 December 1810 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, (Joseph and Lydia were first cousins.)^6,7



Lydia Dent Primm was named in the will of Joseph Edwards as his wife and executor in 1822 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^9,7



Lydia married second Gustavus A Moran, son of William Moran and Rebecca Barber, 15 July 1824.⁴

In the early 1830s, Lydia (Primm) Moran and her sister Sophia Primm petitioned the government for the bounty land owed their father because of his service in the Revolutionary War. The documentation clearly lays out the family relationships and Lydia's marriage to Gustavus.¹¹

The Virginia State Land Office issued a military certificate to Lydia D Moran and Sophia M Primm: No 8391 - On the 28th day of December 1835 Warrant No 8391 for 200 acres sent to Lydia D Moran & Sophia M Primm, heirs of James Primm."¹²



She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Joseph Edwards.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, enumerated 29 June 1860. Household: Lyddia D Moran (73), Johnothan E Edwards (41), Mary Edwards (36), Laura Edwards (9), and Jas W Edwards (7), residing near Guilford Station [now Sterling] post office.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Samuel Ankers, her son-in-law.³

Lydia Dent Primm died 27 March 1871 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 84.¹⁴

Margaret Primm was born 1 October 1787.¹ She was the daughter of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.⁴

Margaret married John Stark, son of John Carter Stark and Sarah English, 6 September 1812.^5,4

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Sumner Co, Tennessee, in the household of John Stark.³

Margaret Primm died 10 December 1872 in Tennessee at age 85.¹

Maria Primm was born between 1855 and 1856 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Primm and Lucinda Hall.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Abraham Primm.¹

Mary Primm was born 31 July 1804. She was the daughter of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Mary Primm was born between 1828 and 1829 in St Clair Co, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Primm and Susan Howard.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, in the household of Levi Primm.¹

Ninian Primm was born between 1829 and 1830 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Primm, where he was a student.¹

Ninion O Primm was born 21 November 1861.¹ He was the son of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.¹

Oliver Hazard Perry Primm was born 24 October 1819.¹ He was the son of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt.^1,2

Parmenas Primm was born 26 October 1794. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Peter Primm was born 25 June 1785. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Rosa Primm was born between 1852 and 1853 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Primm and Lucinda Hall.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Abraham Primm.¹

Silar Primm was born 6 January 1792. She was the daughter of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

Sophia M Primm was born 22 May 1788 in Virginia Colony (her death information states age as 70 in 1857, suggesting a birth date of 1786-7; birth place cited as Virginia.)² She was the daughter of James Primm and Henrietta Barber.^3,2

Sophia Primm and John Primm paid land tax for 290 acres in the first district (Kellis Hord (Commissioner)) of Stafford County in 1805 although the Sophia and John referred to may be a generation earlier. This was from a list of alienations that stated the land was "from Margaret Prim". The only Margaret Prim of the time was Margaret Welch, wife of John Primm; see the entry for John Primm, son of Margaret, for more.⁴

Sophia and John Primm were landowners in Stafford County in 1815 with their property located 13 miles east of Stafford village. See other record entries for uncertainty on this record.⁵





She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of James Edwin Edwards, her nephew.¹

Sophia M Primm died 11 July 1857 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 69.^3,2

Susan Francis Primm was born between 1838 and 1839 in Missouri.² She was the daughter of Levi Primm and Susan Howard.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, in the household of Levi Primm.¹

Susan married Thomas S Hummer, son of Benjamin Hummer and Dorothy R Noble, 18 December 1859 in Lewis Co, Missouri.^3,2,4

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lewis Co, Missouri, in the household of Thomas S Hummer.²

Susan J Primm was the daughter of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.¹

Susan J Primm died.¹

Thomas Primm was born 13 December 1751 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of John Primm and Margaret Welch.

A Thomas Primm signed a petition in Stafford County on 15 Oct 1776 to settle a boundary question.

Note: A Thomas Prim served in the Revolutionary War in the regiment of Col Moses Hazen - his enlistment date was 9 Mar 1777 and he was to serve the duration of the war. Hazen's Continental troops saw service in the Battle of Brandywine on 11 Sep 1777 and in the Battle of Germantown. There is no evidence that this Thomas Prim was the Virginia Thomas Primm because Hazen's regiment fought only in the northern colonies.²

In the bounty land application made by the daughters of James Primm, Thomas is mentioned. Capt John Sterne, residing in Fauquier County in September 1834, affirmed his knowledge of both James and Thomas, that both enlisted under Capt William Washington (cousin of George), and that Thomas served his three-year term of service. He further stated that he had not seen Thomas after his term of service and that he understood he died. This would put Thomas's death after 1780 by this source. There is no further record of Thomas Primm.³

Thomas Primm died circa 1780 (in an affidavit by Capt John Sterne for the claims of James Primm's heirs, he believed that Thomas Primm served his three years and that he did not see him after he served - no further record of Thomas Primm has been located as of 2005.)³

Thomas Primm was born 11 May 1782 in Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.^3,4 He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.⁵

Thomas married Elizabeth Stallings 12 March 1807 in Whiteside, St Clair Co, Illinois Territory.^3,6,4

"In the fall of 1819 Thomas Primm came from St Clair county and laid a claim southeast of where Athens now stands. After taking the preliminary steps necessary to secure his claim he returned to his family. In the spring of 1820 he returned and raised a crop, but did not remove his family here till in the fall. On his first trip he traded the horse he rode to Stephen England, in payment for which England was to build him a log cabin and make for him a stipulated number of rails. The cabin was built and the rails made in 1819, but, as said above, Primm did not move till the fall of 1820."⁵

"Thomas Primm, who came here in 1819, died at his home near Athens in 1856 at the age of seventy-four years. He had a large family of sons, several of whom died years ago. These were Daniel, Ninian, James and John, while William, Dr Thomas L and Abraham lived to be old men. Some of the third generation still live in this vicinity. Among them we may mention Ninian O, one of the successful farmers of that part of Menard county . . . ."⁵

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of St Clair Co, Illinois, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Thomas Primm: four males <10, one male 10-16, one male 26-45 (Thomas), one female <10, and one female 26-45.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, enumerated 29 August 1850. Household: Thomas Primm (68), Elizabeth (58), Thos J (28), E L (26 - fem), N E (20 - male), Carlin (10), where Thomas was a farmer who owned real estate valued at $5,000. Thomas was enumerated next to his son Daniel.²

Thomas Primm died 14 May 1856 in his home, Athens (near), Menard Co, Illinois, at age 74.^3,6,4

Thomas was buried in Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, Illinois.⁷

Thomas J Primm was born between 1822 and 1823 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.⁴

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Thomas Primm, where he was a physician with real estate valued at $2,600.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Elizabeth Stallings, where he was a physician with real estate valued at $13,100 and personal property at $900.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, in the household of Elizabeth Stallings, where he was a physician and surgeon with real estate valued at $66,500 and personal property at $5,000.³

Thomas R Primm was born 14 July 1854.¹ He was the son of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.¹

Violet L Primm was born 8 February 1860.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel C Primm and Elizabeth Tice.¹

Virgy Primm was born in November 1888 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

William Primm was christened 28 July 1740 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of John Primm and Margaret Welch.

He saw military service in the Revolutionary War, fighting in Washington's command, according to a biography of the Primm family published in 1905.²

William Primm was born 1 September 1778. He was the son of John Primm and Elizabeth Langhead Hansbrough.

William Primm was born between 1807 and 1808 in Illinois.¹ He was the son of Thomas Primm and Elizabeth Stallings.²

William married Maria Canterbury 12 May 1829 in Sangamon Co, Illinois.^3,1

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Menard Co, Illinois, enumerated 20 July 1870. Household: William Primm (62), Maria (57), John (19), Carlisle (16), Emaline Bestell (19), Ann Bestell (13), and Lydia Wingo (6), residing in Township 17, Range 8, Athens post office, where William was a farmer with real estate valued at $12,000 and personal property at $2,700. William was enumerated two dwellings from his mother Elizabeth.¹

William Henson Primm was born 2 May 1876 in Tennessee.^2,3 He was the son of Henson Groves Primm and Emma V Rucker.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household, where he was a farm laborer.²

William married Nannie Bell.³

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Centreville, Hickman Co, Tennessee, where he lived on RFD 1, Primm, and was a farmer. He named Nannie Bell Primm as wife and nearest relative; had blue eyes and light hair.³

[-?-] Primm was born 9 November 1755 in Overwharton Parish, Stafford Co, Virginia Colony.¹ [-?-] Primm was the child of John Primm and Margaret Welch.

Benjamin Prudden was born circa 1745.

Benjamin married Elizabeth [-?-].¹

Benjamin's wife is supposedly Elizabeth Hampton.

Benjamin left a will 13 June 1799 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania, where he named wife Elizabeth; two grandchildren, Stephen and Phebe Parcel children of John Parcels; John Tomkins receives two cows. Executors were Joseph Lindley and Beniaman Wilson; witnesses were Ebenezer Goble and Luther Axtell. Registered 25 Jun 1799.^1,2

Benjamin Prudden died between 13 June 1799 and 25 June 1799 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.²

[-?-] Prudden was born circa 1767. She was the daughter of Benjamin Prudden.¹

[-?-] married John Parcel.²

Hulet Pugh was born between 1786 and 1788 in New Jersey.^3,2,4

Hulet Pugh was also known as Hulet Pew.

Hulet married Abigail Miller, daughter of Samuel Miller and Anna Simpson.⁵

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Greene Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Hulet Pugh: one male <5, one male 5-10, one male 10-15, one male 40-50 (Hulet), one female <5, one female 5-10, one female 15-20, and one female 30-40, residing in Ross Township.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Greene Co, Ohio, enumerated 12 August 1850. Household: Hulet Pew (62), Abigail (59), John (21), and Rhoda (18), residing in Ross Township where Hulet was a farmer who owned real estate valued at $1,200.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Greene Co, Ohio, enumerated 6 August 1860. Householf: Hewlit Pew (73), Abbie (70), John (34), and Lusetta Corman (7), residing in New Jasper Township where Hewlit had personal property valued at $2,000 and real estate valued at $150.³

Hulet Pugh died in 1865.⁴

Hulet was buried in Fellowship Baptist Church Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton Co, Ohio, (also known as Bethel Cemtery.)⁴

John Pugh was born between 1828 and 1829 in Ohio.¹ He was the son of Hulet Pugh and Abigail Miller.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Greene Co, Ohio, in the household of Hulet Pugh, where he was a farmer.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Greene Co, Ohio, in the household of Hulet Pugh, where he worked as a laborer.²

Mary Pugh was born 19 September 1813.² She was the daughter of Hulet Pugh and Abigail Miller.¹

Mary married Horace C Mallery.²

Mary Pugh died 31 March 1875 at age 61.²

Mary was buried in Crownland Cemetery, Noblesville, Hamilton Co, Ohio.²

Rhoda Pugh was born between 1831 and 1832 in Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Hulet Pugh and Abigail Miller.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Greene Co, Ohio, in the household of Hulet Pugh.¹

Ollie Ree Purcell was born 21 February 1920.¹

Ollie married Owen Ponder Alley, son of William Hamlin Alley and Lulah Hicks Parker.¹

Ollie Ree Purcell died 6 May 1992 at age 72.¹

Ollie was buried in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Baldwin, Banks Co, Georgia.¹

Delia Purkey was born between 1894 and 1895 in Tennessee.²

Delia married William Richard Young, son of Thomas William Alexander Young and Harriett Matilda Emeline "Hattie" Scott.² Delia Purkey was listed in the WWI draft registration record of William Richard Young 12 September 1918.⁴

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Jefferson Co, Tennessee, in the household of William Richard Young.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamblen Co, Tennessee, in the household of William Richard Young.³

Robert Owen Purser was born 4 November 1852 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.¹

Robert married Elizabeth Moselite Rudd, daughter of Elijah L Rudd and Elizabeth Garland, 29 November 1874 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.²

Robert Owen Purser died 21 December 1917 in Rhea Co, Tennessee, at age 65.¹

Robert was buried in French Cemetery, Dayton, Rhea Co, Tennessee.¹

Gladys married Emmett Joseph Manuel Blincoe, son of Joseph A Blincoe and May Shrock, 30 October 1923.¹

Elizabeth Quackenbush was born 20 January 1821 (calculated from tombstone.)

Elizabeth married Samuel R Stoy, son of Philip Stoy and Catherine Rodgers, 9 March 1843 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey, (married by George T Risdon.)²

Elizabeth Quackenbush died 4 October 1849 at age 28 (tombstone.)

Elizabeth was buried in Haddonfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Haddonfield, Camden Co, New Jersey.

Paul Queen was born between 1901 and 1902 in Georgia.¹

Paul married Margaret Lucile Simmons, daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Margaret Lela Sims, between 1925 and 1926.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in the household of Wilson Glenn Simmons, his father-in-law; he was a brick mason.¹

John Russell Quinan was born 7 August 1822 in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.¹

John married Elizabeth Lydia Billingsley, daughter of Thomas Billingsley and Catherine Barber, 31 August 1845.¹

Moved to Baltimore about 1870.¹

John Russell Quinan died 11 November 1890 at age 68.¹

Emmett L Radford was born 29 September 1867 in Missouri.^1,3 He was the son of William F Radford and America [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, in the household of William F Radford.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, in the household of Thomas R Rudd, who appears to be his adoptive father.²

He saw military service during the Spanish American War when he was a sargeant in the 18th Missouri Infantry.³

Emmett L Radford died 22 July 1949 in Redlands, San Bernardino Co, California, at age 81.^3,4

Emmett was buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, San Bernardino Co, California.³

William F Radford was born between 1831 and 1832 in Kentucky.¹

William F Radford was also known as William F Redford.

William married America [-?-] 28 October 1858 in Lafayette Co, Missouri, (she was noted as a widow.)²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, enumerated 13 August 1870. Household: William F Redford (38), America (38), Emmett (4), Floyd F Swink (17), and Anne E Swink (15), residing in Washington Township, Concordia post office, where William F was a farmer with real estate valued at $2,800 and personal property at $425.¹

Thomas married Metthe Lie.¹

Ben Ragsdale was born between 1872 and 1873 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale and Sallie E McMillen.¹ Ben Ragsdale appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of D C McMillen, his grandfather.¹

Benjamin Ragsdale was born between 1800 and 1810.²

Benjamin married Mary Ann Rudd, daughter of Joseph H Rudd and Susannah [-?-], 5 June 1828 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, (in a deposition Mary Ann stated her husband's name.)^3,4,5

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Benjamin Ragsdale: one male 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 20-30 (Benjamin), and one female 15-20.¹

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Benj Ragsdale: one male <5, one male 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 30-40 (Benj), one female <5, and one female 20-30, residing in the Eastern division.²

He was summoned to McMinn County Court Sep 1844 to answer a bill in equity brought by Mina J Rudd - resident in Hamilton County.⁴

Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale was born between 1834 and 1835 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Ragsdale and Mary Ann Rudd.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, iin his mother's household.¹

Benjamin married Sallie E McMillen, daughter of D C McMillen.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 10 September 1870. Household: Benj F Ragsdale (34), Sallie E (24), Minnie A (6), Emma (1), Mary A (58), and four others, residing in Chattanooga where Benj F was a railroad depot agent with real estate valued at $8000 and personal property at $3150.²

Benjamin was buried in Citizen Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.³

Emilu Ragsdale was born between 1831 and 1832 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Ragsdale and Mary Ann Rudd.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her mother's household.¹

Emma Ragsdale was born between 1868 and 1869 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale and Sallie E McMillen.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹ Emma Ragsdale appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of D C McMillen, her grandfather.²

James Sterling Ragsdale is the son of Luney Varnon Ragsdale and Mildred Rudd.¹

John Milton Ragsdale is the son of Luney Varnon Ragsdale and Mildred Rudd.¹

Luney married Mildred Rudd, daughter of James Calvin Rudd and Margaret Gray Mooring, 30 November 1935 in Manhattan, New York Co, New York.¹

Luney Varnon Ragsdale died 6 November 1968 in Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.²

His obituary stated: "Dr Luney V Ragsdale, retired medical director of the Union Hosptal here and a former assistant director of the Mass General Hospital died Wednesday after a brief illness at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. . . ." See attached article for full obituary.²

Margaret Mooring Ragsdale is the daughter of Luney Varnon Ragsdale and Mildred Rudd.¹

Minnie A Ragsdale was born between 1863 and 1864 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale and Sallie E McMillen.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹ Minnie A Ragsdale appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of D C McMillen, her grandfather.²

Ida May Ramm was born in 1920.¹

Ida married Herbert William Stoy, son of John William Stoy and Hannah Kershaw.¹

Ida May Ramm died in 1992.¹

Ida was buried in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Ambler, Montgomery Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Mary married Sanford R Connelly.¹

Mary Ramy was also known as Mary Remey.

Clarice Rapp was born 26 August 1928.

Clarice married Melvin Hesser, son of James Oscar Hesser and Maggie Van Epern, 18 May 1948.¹

She was mentioned in the obituary of Clayton Corley Hesser 26 July 2006.¹

Clarice Rapp died 26 March 2013 at age 84.

Clarice was buried in Highland Cemetery, Adams, Gage Co, Nebraska.

Elmer G Rathbun was born 19 May 1873.¹

Elmer married Mary Nancy Elizabeth Caylor, daughter of Joseph M Caylor and Hannah Catherine Reynolds, 14 November 1948.¹

Dorothy Louise Rauh was born 1 November 1915 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of John L Rauh and Mary E Thomas.¹

Her Social Security Number was 177-05-9880, issued.¹

Dorothy married third John Vincent Shulzitski, son of John Shulzitski and Lillian Irene Janczewski.^2,1

In a Social Security claim in May 1975, Dorothy was named Dorothy Newcomb Shalzitski; in Nov 1936, Dorothy Louise Rau; and in Oct 1960, Dorothy Louise Keller.¹

Dorothy Louise Rauh died 5 December 2003 at age 88.¹

John married Mary E Thomas.¹

Daniel McKeever Raulston was born 24 June 1882 in Tennessee.³

Daniel married first Lucy S [-?-] between 1903 and 1904.⁴

Daniel married second Eula Jacoway, daughter of John Price Jacoway and Carrie Lee Pace, between 1911 and 1912.^5,2

Daniel registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, where he resided at 414 Campbell Street, East Chattanooga, and worked as Superintendent, Military Branch, Post Office. He named Eula Raulston as wife and nearest relative; tall medium build, had grey eyes and dark hair.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 27 January 1920. Household: Daniel M Raulston (37), Eula J (wif - 37), Violet (dau - 14), Sarah Keith (dau - 11), and David M (son - 6), residing at 338 Campbell Street, East Chattanooga, where Daniel M was superintendent at the post office and owned his home free of mortgage.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 2 April 1930. Household: Daniel M Raulston (47), Eula (wif - 47), Sarah K (dau - 21), and Daniel M (son - 16), residing at 3214 Campbell Street, Chattanooga, where Daniel M was a cashier at the post office and owned his home valued at $7500 and had a radio.²

Daniel McKeever Raulston Jr was born 22 June 1913 in Tennessee.^1,3 He was the son of Daniel McKeever Raulston and Eula Jacoway.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

Daniel married Mildred G [-?-].^4,5

His Social Security Number was 408-14-2062, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.³

Daniel McKeever Raulston Jr died 23 June 1997 at age 84 (last residence was Jemison, Chilton County, Alabama.)³

Sarah Keith Raulston was born between 1908 and 1909 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel McKeever Raulston and Lucy S [-?-].^1,3

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Violet Raulston was born between 1905 and 1906 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel McKeever Raulston and Lucy S [-?-].^1,2

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Alexander married Deborah Ferguson circa 1801.¹

Alexander Ray died circa 1823.¹

Permela Raynor was also known as Parmelia Raynor.²

Permela married Bethuel Day.^1,2,3,4

Permela Raynor was named in the will of Bethuel Day as his wife 27 February 1823 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.³

Carol Ready is the son of Patrick M Ready.¹

Joseph M Ready was born 31 March 1907.³

Joseph married Margaret Frances Muse, daughter of Gentry Lawrence Muse and Ruby Margaret Smith.¹

His Social Security Number was 578-01-4876, issued before 1951 in Washington, DC.³

Joseph M Ready died 19 June 1987 at age 80.⁴

His obituary stated: "On Friday, June 19, 1987, Joseph M Ready, of Greenbelt, Md, beloved husband of Frances Ready; loving father of Susan R Angeller of Fairfax, Va and Patrick M Ready of Greenbelt; brother of Anna Graves and Margaret Ready, both of Washington, DC; grandfather of Leslie and Amy Angeller and Carol and Stephen Ready. . . ."⁴

Joseph was buried 22 June 1987 in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co, Maryland.⁴

Patrick M Ready is the son of Joseph M Ready and Margaret Frances Muse.¹

Stephen Ready is the son of Patrick M Ready.¹

Susan Ready is the daughter of Joseph M Ready and Margaret Frances Muse.¹

Margaret B Reatherford was born between 1815 and 1816 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^4,1

Margaret B Reatherford was also known as Margaret B Rutherford.

Margaret married Herrod Rudd, son of John Rudd and Elizabeth Edmundson, 16 February 1842 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁵

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in the household of Herrod Rudd, where it was noted she could not read or write.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Herrod Rudd.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Dunklin Co, Missouri, in the household of Herrod Rudd.³

John Rector was born 10 March 1764 in Virginia Colony.^2,3

John married Rebecca Sevier, daughter of Valentine Sevier and Naomi "Amy" Douglass.⁴

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Greene Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John Rector: two males 20-30, one male 70-80 (John), one female 10-15, one female 15-20, one female 20-30, one female 50-60 and one female 90-100 (undoubtedly, his mother, Naomi), residing in the 7th civil district where one person worked in agriculture.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Greene Co, Tennessee, enumerated 9 September 1850. Household: John Rector (86), Rebecca (67), George (33), Jane (24), Valuntine (16), and Malen (7), residing in the 10th subdivision where John was a farmer with real estate valued at $600.²

John Rector died 5 February 1856 in Greene Co, Tennessee, at age 91.³

John was buried in Cedar Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cedar Hill, Greene Co, Tennessee.³

Susannah Rector was born 3 April 1806.¹ She was the daughter of John Rector and Rebecca Sevier.¹

Susannah married Isaac Dearstone 22 May 1828.¹

Susannah Rector died 20 February 1884 at age 77.¹

Mary Josephine Reddick was born in December 1859 in Kansas.¹

Mary Josephine Reddick was also known as Mary Josephine Redick.

Mary and her siblings were enumerated with the Jesse Fitzgerald family in Franklin Township, Bourbon County, Kansas in 1870.⁵

Mary married John Nelson Carmean, son of Pearson Carmean and Sophia Long, in Bourbon Co, Kansas.^1,6 Mary Josephine Reddick appeared on the 1900 federal census of Pawnee Co, Indian Territory (Oklahoma), in the household of John Nelson Carmean; all five of her children were alive in 1900.¹ Mary Josephine Reddick appeared on the 1910 federal census of Pawnee Co, Oklahoma, in the household of John Nelson Carmean; all five of her children were alive in 1910.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Pawnee Co, Oklahoma, in the household of John Nelson Carmean.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Pawnee Co, Oklahoma, in the household of John Nelson Carmean.⁴

Isabel Redford was born circa 1680 (my estimate.) She was the daughter of William Redford.^1,2

Isabel married John Hampton, son of John Hampton and Katherine Cloudsley.³



Isabel Redford was named in the will of William Redford as his daughter 27 February 1720 in Freehold, Monmouth Co, Province of New Jersey.⁶

Isabel Redford died before 27 February 1720/21.^1,2

William left a will 27 February 1720 in Freehold, Monmouth Co, Province of New Jersey, wherein he named his daughter Isabell Hamtons. Deposition of executors taken on 10 April 1726.²

William Redford died between 27 February 1720 and 10 April 1726.²

Sherman Thomas Redmond was born 17 October 1883 in Virginia.^2,1

Sherman married Louise Marie "Lulu" Dove, daughter of William Dove and Elizabeth Miller, between 1911 and 1912.^3,1

Sherman registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Washington, DC, where he lived at 307 11th Street SW and worked as a traveling salesman for Wm S Scull & Co. He named Mrs Louise M Redmond of the same address as nearest relative; 5'-11", medium build, had grey eyes and dark brown hair.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Alexandria, Virginia, enumerated 4 April 1930. Household: Sherman T Redman (46) and Louise M (wif - 39), residing in Braddock subdivision where Sherman T had no occupation and was marked as a veteran of WWI.¹

Sherman Thomas Redmond died 17 January 1932 in his home, 28 Linden avenue, Alexandria, Virginia, at age 48.⁴

His obituary stated: "Alexandrian Succumbs at Home After Long Illness - Sherman T Redman, 48, died yesterday at his home, 28 Linden avenue, Alexandria, after a long illness. Besides his wife, Mrs Louise Dove Redman, he is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs J W Redman, of Washington; four sisters, Mrs Eva C Desmand, Mrs Ethel Logan and Mrs Elizabeth R Hodgkin, of Washington, and Mrs Clara Schweinhaut, of Silver Spring, Md, and two brothers, Harry G Redman, of Barcroft, Va, and James W Redman jr, of Washington. Mr Redman was a member of Ashburn Lodge No. 288, Masons, of Ashburn, Va; Baraca Chapter No. 12, Order Eastern Star, and Alexandria Lodge No. 758, B P O Elks. . . ."⁴

Sherman was buried in Middleburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.⁴