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John Bullard (Sr.) (~1765 - ~1834) The Life and Times Narrative of John Bullard (Sr.) (~1765 - ~1834) Early Eastern Tennessee Pioneer in Greene County, Jefferson County & Claiborne County, Tennessee; Farmer/Rancher; Founding Father of Claiborne County; Claiborne County Commissioner, Ranger & Constable; Wealthy Land Owner; Family Patriarch; and Father of 12 Children Rescuing his life from near oblivion. BULLARD GENEALOGY NARRATIVES VOLUME II Revision 3 Dedicated to All the Descendants of Joseph Bullard Especially George K., Andrew and Ryan To know the heart of the Bullard story, you have to go back to the beginning. 2 Bullardgenealogy.com Table of Contents PAGE PAGE 1820-1829 …………………………………………………………………………………….…. 128-140 Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Tazewell, Tennessee 1820 Preface/Author’s Note ……………………………………………………………………….. 4 Early Offspring Migration Bullard Genealogy Narratives: A New Approach ..………………………………. 5 Bullard Grist Mill Origins of Bullard Name …………………………………………………………………….. 6 Claiborne County Slaves Notations …………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 1830-1839 ……………………….…………………………………………………………….… 141-155 Bullard Research Groups…..……………………………………………………………….. 8 U.S Census 1830 Historical Backdrop ……………………………………………………………………..……. 9 Tazewell 1830 John Bullard Sr. Synopsis ……………………………………………………………….…. 10-11 Medicine The Early Years (1765-1779) …………………………………………………………… 12-18 Death of John Bullard Sr. Early Migration from North Carolina to Tennessee John Bullard Sr. Will & Last Testament Nolichucky Settlement & Greene County Offspring Migration 1834 Cherokee Wars Slave Hire-Out The Teenage Years (1780-1785) ……………………………………………………..…19-22 1840-1849 ………………………………………………………………………….… 156-164 Battle of Kings Mountain, State of Franklin U.S. Census 1840: Nancy (Kersey/Casey) Bullard The Marriage Years (1786-1788) …………………………………………………..…. 23-35 Missouri Journey John Bullard marries Agnes Nancy Kersey (Casey) Mexican-American War (1846-1848) Kersey (Casey) Family & Chart Missouri Migration Death of Joseph Bullard at Lookout Mountain (1788) 1850+ ……………………………………………………………………………..…….. 165-175 Land Consolidation Years : Jefferson County (1790-1800) ……………….. 36-75 U.S Census 1850 Bullard Migration: Greene County to Jefferson County, TN Death of Agnes Nancy (Kersey/Casey) Bullard Bullard Land Grant Transactions and Consolidation John Bullard and Nancy Bullard Burial Site Migration to Grainger (Claiborne County), Tennessee John & Nancy Bullard Estate Sale Formation of Eastern Tennessee Counties John and Nancy Bullard Children Profiles Claiborne County, Tennessee Years: 1801-1851 Epilogue …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 176 1801-1809 ……………………………………………………………………………. 76-105 Established 1801/Map Founding Father of Claiborne County Appendix Bullard Ferry/ Court Minutes Appendix A Bullard Descendant Charts (+ Grandchildren) ……………………..… 177 Humanitarian/County Ranger Appendix B Bullard Slaves (1783-1852+) ……………………………………..……….… 188 1810-1819 ………………………………………………………………………….... 106-127 Appendix C Notes and Charts ……………………………………………………………….…..189 Death of Martha Bullard (John Bullard’s mother) (C-1) Bullard Narratives Volumes I, II III IV, The War of 1812 (C-2) E. Tennessee Historical Timeline, County Constable (C-3) John Bullard Sr. Children: Marriage/Spouse Dates, Farm Life 1815 (C-4) Descendants Life Span End Notes ……………………………………………………………………………………….………. 194-204 3 Bullardgenealogy.com PREFACE A family history is priceless. “The Life and Times Narrative of John The Bullard Narratives are a series of four Volumes*: Bullard Sr. ” is done so present family members and later generations -- Volume I, “The Life and Times Narrative of Joseph Bullard” may know and appreciate the role of the Bullard pioneer families and -- Volume II, “The Life and Times Narrative of John Bullard Sr.” their contribution to the settlements of the “western frontier.” -- Volume III, “The Life and Times Narrative of Isaac & son Henry Bullard” This Narrative is not a scholarly nor literary work. It is a family story. -- Volume IV, “The Life and Times Narrative of Paris Bullard” The intent throughout the Narrative is to document the life of John All four Volumes (and descendant charts) can be found at: Bullard Sr. with historical events and backdrops during the state of Tennessee’s formative years. During this time, from the late 1700’s to the Bullardgenealogy.com 1840’s, major historical events were unfolding in America. Throughout the latter part of the 18th century, eastern Tennessee was a The Bullard Narratives are a work in progress and subject to on-going turbulent and dangerous place. The Revolutionary War and its successful additions, revision and fact finding. Refer back periodically. end brought new social and political problems. The newly established Revision dates are noted on each Volume. United States of America was fragile and still in survival mode. To the early pioneers, the notion of “freedom and liberty” were more than just words. They truly believed it, fought for it and died for it. Author’s note: This Bullard Narrative is created for the enjoyment of Bullard family members. Its primary purpose is to put into perspective the genealogy and history of John Bullard Sr.’s family, originating in North Carolina and Tennessee. The information can be used as a family road map for future research. Relevant sources are cited. Numerous endnotes and footnotes validate and authenticate the Narrative. Any errors are my own. A few portions of the Narrative are noted conjecture to move the story along. Names, dates, maps, and locales are accurate to the extent possible. Some references have been meticulously documented and others outsourced. Not all sources are cited. As with all genealogy research, there may be unintentional errors or omissions. Naturally, readers should self check all information for accuracy. I would like to thank my wife, Bonnie, for her endless hours of patience, understanding and help during the years of research that made the Narratives possible. Corrections, comments or additional information are welcome. Please emailed to: [email protected] The author encourages readers to visit “Bullardgenealogy.com” for the newest version and updated materials. Bernie Bullard June 2018 Revision 3 * The Bullard Narratives and web site are intended for free personal, non-commercial use. Reproducing any part of this Narrative for financial gain is strictly prohibited. The author’s intent is to freely share any and all Bullard genealogy information with the public. This Narrative cannot be copyrighted by a third party without the expressed written consent of the author. It is not the intent of the author to have Narrative information reproduced or redistributed to genealogy services that charge an access fee. Footnotes and end notes should not be 4 considered as primary sources. As in all cases, information and sources should be verified by genealogy research methods. Bullardgenealogy.com Bullard Genealogy Narratives: A New Approach Bullard Genealogy Narratives Puzzle The Bullard Life and Times Genealogy Narratives are more than lists of Collecting information and evidence from the past is difficult. Names names and dates. It is a vibrant story of geography, history, culture and mentioned in early historical documents are misspelled or are no longer politics. It puts into context the lives of the Bullard descendants and legible. Other records (including bible records) have been burned or lost. provides intimate insight into their daily lives. TVA reservoirs and dams have flooded old homesteads and graves. Some The Bullard Narratives (Volume I, Joseph Bullard; Volume II, John Bullard of the verifiable past is irretrievably gone. Sr.; Volume III, Isaac Bullard and son Henry Bullard; and Volume IV, Paris However, one can ask questions from the evidence that is at hand and Bullard) covers the Bullard family line from the 1730’s to 1936. The like a puzzle, piece together a chronological, multi-dimensional story. Narratives are family stories of six generations of Bullards who The Bullard Narratives are such a puzzle. Some of the pieces are missing, originated in Northern Ireland (Scots-Irish), settled in the Northern Neck but the story lives on. of Virginia then moved to western North Carolina and eventually migrated over the Blue Ridge Mountains into eastern Tennessee. This Reader Involvement was a period of turbulent times in American history beginning with the Readers are invited to contribute to the Narratives by offering their European migration, Revolutionary War years, the Antebellum period, corrections, additions, and comments. Sourced documents and facts are the Civil War, and the emergence of the United States as a world power. welcome. The more input from readers and shared information, the more complete the Narrative. It is a living document to be read, Combining Genealogy and History amended, and updated. Genealogy investigation is usually confined by researchers who take The author encourages readers to start their own genealogy Narrative. If great pains to accurately record and list descendant names, birthdates, relevant, copy excerpts from the Bullard Narratives and place it in your marriages, and deaths . a sort of one-dimensional compilation of facts own family story. Draw maps to show a sense of place. Don’t be afraid to and some trivia. The Bullard Narratives take it one step further. It crafts add family lore or oral history. Do whatever it takes to bring your and inter-weaves the how, when, why and where of their life and times. descendants to life. A Narrative can
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